SOLIDWORKS Solutions

SOLIDWORKS 2018 includes new features and enhancements that respond directly to user requests and the needs of 21st century product development. Work more efficiently with an improved user interface that takes advantage of your touch-enabled devices, let SOLIDWORKS automatically generate the optimal shape of your design based on functional and manufacturing criteria, or let SOLIDWORKS automatically generate the NC tool paths needed to machine your parts. These capabilities are just some examples of how SOLIDWORKS is changing the way design and manufacturing is done. SOLIDWORKS 2018 Enhancements:User Experience Gets Big Touch Ups SOLIDWORKS 2018 supports a dedicated touch screen mode providing a powerful new set of productivity tools for working on touch screen devices. Freehand sketch with a pen and automatically convert pen strokes to shapes to quickly capture design ideas in the office or on the go.   Take the Guess Work Out of Optimizing Your Designs Automatically optimize the...

Overview Design and Manufacturing Simulation CAM Topology Optimization Easier Assembly Builds Enhanced 3D CAD Interoperability Generate Inspection Reports Faster Powerful Model Based Definition PDM Easier Electronic Design Tolerance Based Machining Free Hand Sketching

Solidworks 2018 1 Welcome to SOLIDWORKS 2018........................................................................14 Top Enhancements......................................................................................................................14 For More Information....................................................................................................................16 2 User Interface .....................................................................................................17 Auto-Rotate View on Sketch Edit.................................................................................................17 Folders in the FeatureManager Design Tree...............................................................................18 Measure Tool Enhancements.......................................................................................................19 Mouse Gestures Enhancements ..........................................................................