SOLIDWORKS 2023:  Install - Flow Simulation

New with SOLIDWORKS 2023 SNL manager is a feature that allows you to automatically load SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation modules.  Now you have more control over which Flow Simulation licenses you need to pull (HVAC and/or Electronics Cooling). 

Another great feature of SOLIDWORKS 2023 is alert notifications for when your term licenses will expire.  A simple pop-up shows expiry dates and reactivation information.  As well as the ability to bypass window settings to modify your installation settings.

SOLIDWORKS 2023:  Composer

A great new feature is the translators for SOLIDWORKS Composer 2023.  They have been upgraded to handle newer versions of those particular programs.  The Creo importer not only supports the latest version, it has also been upgraded to support Creo Parameters. A big time saver for sure.

Additionally, If you make interactive multimedia presentations for trade shows or other marketing uses, you will end up with a *TON* of views in the views pane. Navigating through them all and scrolling up and down can get a bit tedious. New for SOLIDWORKS Composer 2023 are view collections. Now you can organize views in collapsible folders. This can help you navigate much more quickly when you find yourself with hundreds of views.

SOLIDWORKS 2023:  MBD

SOLIDWORKS MBD 2023 brings great new features for technical communication. Users can now create location dimension to demonstrate default behavior in prior versions, as well as modifying the Document Properties to add construction geometry for better visualization.

Additionally, the compound data feature allows users the ability to edit or add hole selections from the feature. If the attempted add isn’t valid, SOLIDWORKS MBD 2023 will alert you of the error.

Another feature to Model Based Definition is the new wedge feature. Now users can select two angled faces to create a wedge feature right in your model.

SOLIDWORKS 2023:  Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2023 has many new productivty features. The Schematic feature now has the ability to add DYNAMIC connection labels. This allows you to create configurations for connection labels and adjust the number of rows needed per part that is associated to the label. 

Users also have the ability to add a single Origin and Destination arrow at a time without pulling up the manager. Place the origin, then place the destination. This also allows you to place many origin points and place destinations later. 

Also new, is the ability to bring an intelligent report table to any page within the project. Searchability and navigation within the project still exists when the table is copied.

Additional image file formats of .dib (dib images), jpg (JPEG files) , .png (portable network graphics), .tiff (tagged image file format), and .gif (graphics interchange format) have been added to the original .bmp (bitmap) option. Watch the video to see all the new SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2023 features in action!

SOLIDWORKS 2023:  SOLIDWORKS PDM

The newest release of SOLIDWORKS has raised the bar for data management with SOLIDWORKS PDM 2023. A new feature that is sure to impress is the ability to copy static text in the data card and use it in other places. No more having to re-type valuable information over and over.

Also, users have the ability in SOLIDWORKS PDM to make custom tool tips in property fields. In addition, the get dialog box includes last saved and revision information, making your design management much more robust and easy to use.

Additionally, check out the new HTML customization options to make your flow notifications cleaner and more eye-catching. This includes corporate branding and image insertion to convey messaging clearer. Watch and see all there is to offer with SOLIDWORKS PDM 2023!

3DEXPERIENCE 2023:  3DCreator

3DEXPERIENCE 2023 brings the 3D Creator role new features and capabilities. With the ability to design from the browser of any connected device, 3D Creator brings complex design tools to where you are. From prototype to production. Now the super feature gives us the ability to switch between extrude, revolve, and sweep all from one command. User parameters can be set to update both sketch and feature geometry, so changes can be made instantly. Shortcut rings, similar to Mouse Gestures in SOLIDWORKS, bring your most used commands right to your cursor.

Additionally, the 3D Creator role command parking allows users to create needed sketches on the fly from already open feature menus. Design assistance recognizes features already created and predicts placements of new geometry for faster sketching. Rather than creating a new sketch, existing faces can be used for additional features. And variable radius fillets make complex blends easy. Adding new parts to your assembly is as simple as a drag and drop and common mates quickly locate your newly inserted part within the assembly. When a new part is needed to be created, we can use existing assembly geometry and create the item in context of our open model. Plus, so much more!

3DEXPERIENCE 2023:  Sculptor

Now with the 3D Sculptor role in 3DEXPERIENCE 2023 we can now scale by percentage or use the bounding box to apply dimensions when adding sub-d elements. The new crease feature allows a user to add sharper or softer creases depending on application.

For additional control in a specific area, the basis can be sub-divided to add more elements. When a simple sketch will do, the Align to Curve feature repositions the selected mesh to sketched entities for some quick alterations. Once our design is complete, our xShape model can be added to SOLIDWORKS for some finishing touches before moving our design to production.

SOLIDWORKS 2023:  CAM

SOLIDWORKS CAM 2023 brings new updates to the 2.5 axis CAM package.  The new gouge checks feature can help you optimize your machining capabilities.  

As well as options for multi-axis and multi-surface.  Now with SOLIDWORKS CAM you can use the barrell tool and filter for that tool to improve your surface finish.  These options as well as many others can optimize your tool path surfaces. simplify your programming and give you a wider variety of options at your fingertips. 

SOLIDWORKS 2023:  eDrawings

What's new in 2023 for eDrawings is better support for appearances added in SOLIDWORKS and then used in our eDrawings Models. In the continuous effort to keep the interface the same across all SOLIDWORK products.

Also new is the support for Display States but the major enhancement for eDrawings is with HTML. Now eDrawings users have localized support for their HTML version. This means support for 15 different languages. As well as, Android and IOS mobile support for configurations such as; the exploded view of the power painter and the views with the housing cut and removed.