Summary of "Top 10 New Features | What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2026"

Top 10 New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2026

The video presents the Top 10 new features in SOLIDWORKS 2026, focusing on technological enhancements, product features, and workflow improvements designed to boost productivity, collaboration, and user experience.

Key Features and Technological Concepts

  1. Background Import of Non-Native 3D Files (Feature #10)

    • Import large, non-native 3D files as background tasks to avoid workstation lockups.
    • New multi-body part filters allow selection by size or volume for easier part management.

  2. Enhanced Rendering and Materials Library (Feature #9)

    • Updated materials library with DSPBR (physically based rendering) support.
    • Materials are compatible with SolidWorks Visualize.
    • Ability to create renders directly inside SolidWorks without switching software.

  3. Improved ECAD/MCAD Collaboration (Feature #8)

    • Track parent-child data, key pins, plated/non-plated holes.
    • Undo MCAD changes before final ECAD updates.
    • IDX 3.0 collaboration enhances PCB design workflows.

  4. Flexible Electrical, Pipe, and Tube Routing (Feature #7)

    • Model insulation layers and exterior protection within routes.
    • Save layer groups as favorites for reuse.
    • Auto Route can follow 3D sketch guidelines, organizing wires and harnesses efficiently.

  5. Improved Drawing and Detailing (Feature #6)

    • Enhanced dimension breaks around text for clearer drawings.
    • Magnetic lines now support notes, weld symbols, and dimensions.
    • Model Based Definition (MBD) supports showing/hiding multiple annotations.

  6. Efficient Collaboration and Data Management (Feature #5)

    • Share designs via 3D Drive and 3D Swim directly inside SolidWorks.
    • Track maturity changes and drawing history with evaluated attributes.
    • Save configurations as separate physical products.
    • Extensive export formats with controlled access for security.

  7. Streamlined Part Design (Feature #4)

    • Offset sheet metal flanges from sketch planes; quick corner breaks.
    • Delete problematic equations safely.
    • Improved corner treatments with better UI previews.
    • Use cutlist properties for PLM/ERP integration.
    • Specify bounding box directions using coordinate systems.

  8. Improved User Experience (Feature #3)

    • Automatic offline mode for uninterrupted work during connectivity issues.
    • UI highlights commonly used commands for easier access.
    • Expanded customizable command search.

  9. Enhanced Large Assembly Handling (Feature #2)

    • Faster opening of large assemblies via selective filtering and component visualization.
    • Skip rebuilds when only cosmetic changes are made, saving time and network resources.

  10. AI-Powered Design and Detailing (Feature #1) - AI automates drawing views, callouts, dimensioning, sheet format selection, and scaling. - AI recognizes fasteners and mates them automatically, speeding assembly. - Drag-and-drop mating regardless of component origin. - AI tools aim to reduce repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.

Additional Notes

The video emphasizes that SOLIDWORKS 2026 could be the best release yet. Users are encouraged to visit the dedicated “What’s New” webpage and contact engineers for tailored advice on leveraging new features.

Main Speaker / Source

The video is presented by SolidWorks representatives or product experts, likely from Dassault Systèmes or SolidWorks official channels, providing an official overview of the 2026 release features.

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