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Sort & Color Code SOLIDWORKS Assembly Components

Optimize large assemblies in SOLIDWORKS with Assembly Visualization – Sort, rank, and color code components by mass, performance, and more.

May 28, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Splitting a Bill of Materials

SOLIDWORKS Bills of Materials can be split into multiple tables to improve drawing clarity, organization, and readability in large assemblies.

May 20, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Find and Organize 3DEXPERIENCE Files with Content Explorer

The new Content Explorer app makes finding and organizing files significantly easier in 3DEXPERIENCE and complements the functionality of Bookmark Editor.

May 15, 2026 | Jacob Ames

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Service Pack 1 features AI tools and virtual companions that streamline design, drawings, and workflows with prompt-based automation.

May 6, 2026 | Jacob Ames

AI Tools & Virtual Companions

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Service Pack 1 features AI tools and virtual companions that streamline design, drawings, and workflows with prompt-based automation.

April 29, 2026 | Jacob Ames

Tour the SolidProfessor Platform

The SolidProfessor Platform Tour provides a demonstration of the user interface, course library, and additional professional and team development tools.

April 23, 2026 | Jacob Ames

AI Fastener Recognition in SOLIDWORKS

AI Fastener Recognition provides automatic mating for all nuts, bolts, and washers in SOLIDWORKS format, including those outside of the Toolbox add-in.

April 16, 2026 | Jacob Ames

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