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Splitting Parts into Multiple Bodies in SOLIDWORKS

Use the Split feature to divide a part into multiple bodies without removing material.

April 8, 2026 | Jacob Ames

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – What’s New for PDM?

SOLIDWORKS PDM has received several enhancements for 2026, including the ability to assume ownership of a checked-out file without losing local changes.

April 2, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Approving Documents in 3DEXPERIENCE with the Route Management App

The Route Management App can be used to define and implement data management standards to control documents on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

March 26, 2026 | Jacob Ames

New Course – Best Practices for Design Speed & Flexibility

This live presentation introduces techniques for designing CAD models faster while maintaining accuracy and flexibility in anticipation of future revisions.

March 18, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Updating Sheet Formats in SOLIDWORKS Drawings

Sheet Formats can be swapped in SOLIDWORKS drawings to increase sheet size or update title blocks without impacting existing drawing views.

March 3, 2026 | Jacob Ames

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – What’s New for Assemblies?

SOLIDWORKS 2026 features several quality of life and performance enhancements for assemblies, including AI fastener recognition.

February 25, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Manage BOMs in 3DEXPERIENCE with the Engineering Release App

Bills of materials can be managed, modified, and exported in 3DEXPERIENCE by using the Engineering Release app, part of the Product Release Engineer role.

February 24, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Content Release – 2025 eDrawings

The updated Introduction to eDrawings course focuses on CAD viewing and collaboration, using updated tools and design review processes.

January 22, 2026 | Corinna Browning

SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Access Cut List Properties from File Properties

SOLIDWORKS 2026 allows Cut List properties such as Total Length to be accessed, linked, and used downstream similar to standard File Properties.

January 14, 2026 | Jacob Ames