WHAT'S NEW iN SOLIDWORKS 2015 SOLUTIONS
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT WORKFLOWS
SOLIDWORKS® Model Based Definition (MBD) enables drawingless product detailing with 3D PMI annotations; output to eDrawings® or 3D PDF
SOLIDWORKS Treehouse provides visual assembly structure planning, creation, editing, and viewing
Prepare models automatically for export to popular AEC applications

INTEGRATED CAPABILITIES CONNECT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
SOLIDWORKS Inspection automates inspection drawings and reports
SOLIDWORKS Costing supports sensors and costing of weldments, plastic/cast parts, machined castings, and 3D printed parts
Print directly to 3D printers in AMF and 3MF formats
Use advanced techniques to flatten surfaces

SOLIDWORKS PERFORMANCE
File size reduced by ~50%
Faster component patterning, and hide/show of assemblies
SOLIDWORKS Simulation supports Intel® Solver and multi-core for contact detection
Define specific graphic regions to render in PhotoView 360
SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM manages large data sets more efficiently

PART AND SURFACE MODELING
Sketch: Line from mid-point; rectangle with horizontal/vertical construction lines
Splines: Improved Spline on Surface; convert Style Spline to Spline Points
Patterns: Improved Fill, Linear, and Variable Pattern
Advanced geometry: Asymmetric Fillets; split surfaces; sketch plane normal to view

ASSEMBLIES
Mates: Center components on faces; select geometry to limit Width Mate
Routing for rectangular sections, e.g., HVAC ducts, cable trays and chutes
Simulate roller/energy chains using patterns along open or closed loops
Exploded View: Radially and along axis; space components on drag

DRAWING IMPROvEMENTS
Track view locations with automated drawing sheet zone annotations
Enhanced formatting control of drawing and table notes
Omit layers from printing; use splines as leaders
Improved angle dimensioning and command of decimal rounding

DESIGN SIMULATION
Predict product durability under dynamic loading and manage a combination of load conditions in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
View nonlinear results during the solve in SOLIDWORKS Simulation to ensure convergence
Rotating mesh regions in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation deliver enhanced simulation of rotating machinery
SOLIDWORKS Plastics improves plastic part design withup-front Venting Analysis

ELECTRICAL DESIGN
Dynamic Connector tools simplify the design and use of connectors
Advanced access to user-based controls for key tools
In-line 3D routing diagnostics identifies and resolves routing issues

USER ExPERIENCE
Dynamic Reference Visualization shows a graphical view of relationships between features
Selection Sets let you select multiple entities and save for reuse
Isolate components while editing in context within an assembly
Temporarily preview hidden bodies or components from FeatureManager

EXPANDED COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM Web2 client connects browser-ready devices to a vault
eDrawings now has a UI adapted for touchscreen, and supports SOLIDWORKS Plastics result plots
MySolidWorks offers enhanced online learning and certification; ability to share/view designs online and research a global manufacturing network
Collaborative Sharing uses community-based social innovation to provide greater connectivity to SOLIDWORKS, eDrawings, and DraftSight®