In SOLIDWORKS, Multiple Mates is a useful shortcut that can save a bit of time when making several mates to a single reference. Whether there is a need to align pieces of a collapsing telescope or syringe, or to make a surface on multiple parts coincident to each other, Multiple Mates streamlines the process of adding those mates. And like many tools within SOLIDWORKS, it is intuitive and user-friendly.
There are three distinct levels of SOLIDWORKS 3D Design, the base of the SOLIDWORKS suite of products to which additional capabilities, like Simulation or Electrical, can be added. The most basic SOLIDWORKS package is the Standard license, followed by Professional and Premium. In this guide, we compare each tier of SOLIDWORKS packages and see some examples of the most used features at work so you can best determine what level of SOLIDWORKS is best for you or your company.