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      <title>Data Management</title>
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      <![CDATA[ What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Design R2026x FD02 &#8211; Collaboration and Data Management ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ In this update you can choose whether you want your content to open up in the Content Explorer or Bookmark Editor, sync your material libraries, and more! 
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These days, modern engineering teams require tools that go beyond design. That is why with each update, we aim to empower you with not only the best tools for design and modeling, but also for collaboration and data management. In the latest functional delivery update R2026x FD02, we have delivered a more accessible way to access your content with Content Explorer integration, help keep your material libraries in sync with material mapping, and more!



Let’s have a look at what’s new in SOLIDWORKS Design and SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services R2026x FD02 for collaboration and data management.




Content Explorer Now Integrated into SOLIDWORKS Design Open dialog – browse and open platform files without leaving SOLIDWORKS.




Earlier this year, we introduced the Content Explorer app, a central repository for storing, organizing, and managing all your SOLIDWORKS files on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Previously, you could only access it on the platform. In the latest update, you can choose whether your content opens in the Content Explorer or the Bookmark Editor, which appear directly in SOLIDWORKS Design under the Open dialog.



The Content Explorer contains the same bookmark folders and content as the Bookmark Editor, but provides a more modern way to organize and share files within Collaborative Spaces.








Map SOLIDWORKS Materials to the 3DEXPERIENCE Core Materials Library – reduce time and ensure consistency when using materials.




Now, when you apply a material from SOLIDWORKS to one of your parts, it will be mapped to the&nbsp;3DEXPERIENCE platform. This eliminates the need to reapply materials and keeps your material libraries in sync.



What it does is re-assign the existing SOLIDWORKS material to its equivalent in the 3DEXPERIENCE material library, which is available directly within the SOLIDWORKS Materials dialog. So instead of creating something new, it reuses an existing, governed definition.



And if no equivalent is found, you will be informed so you can decide how to handle it. Overall, this improves consistency, protects platform data, and ensures reliable material usage across the platform.












Batch Save Checks for Duplicate Toolbox Components – reduce clutter and keep your data organized.




When you use the Batch Save to&nbsp;3DEXPERIENCE add-in to save an assembly with Toolbox components, the add-in checks if the components were already saved to the platform. If the components are already on the platform, it saves the assembly with the existing referenced Toolbox files.



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Save as eDrawings File Format from SOLIDWORKS Design – share lightweight files faster with non-SOLIDWORKS users.




Quickly share lightweight, view-only files with colleagues and customers who don&#8217;t have SOLIDWORKS installed, with the ability to export SOLIDWORKS documents directly to an eDrawings file format from within SOLIDWORKS Design and automate batch exports using the Task Scheduler.



You can also export eDrawings from SOLIDWORKS Simulation and SOLIDWORKS Plastics.












Enhanced Search Behavior for 3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC Tab – view active filters at a glance and quickly clear them.




This enhancement improves the Search dialog in the 3DEXPERIENCE ‘Files on This PC’ view. Active filters are now clearly visible, with an option to quickly clear them. Click the x icon to instantly remove the filter and return to the full file list.



You can also see and reuse recent search terms, making it easier and faster to find files.







There you have it! To see these enhancements in action and see what else is new in this update for design and modeling, check out the What’s new wiki page here. To learn more about the FD01 update from February, check out this blog.



To use these features, you must be connected to the platform. The benefits of cloud-based design and collaboration enable secure remote and real-time collaboration on any device. It provides a collaborative environment that speeds up product development for individuals and teams.



If you haven’t checked out the cloud-based capabilities available with your subscription, ask your local reseller for a demo and visit the https://www.3ds.com/3dexperience/ for more information, including customer stories.
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      <![CDATA[ The Real Cost of Losing Engineering Data ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ Engineering data loss in SOLIDWORKS environments drives hidden costs through rework, lost productivity, and delayed decisions. Learn the root causes and how better data management reduces risk and protects design integrity.
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Most engineering teams have experienced it at least once. A file goes missing. A model won&#8217;t open. A critical revision cannot be found after a role change or system update. What starts as a small interruption quickly turns into hours of searching, recreating work, or guessing which version is correct.



When these interruptions become common, they affect much more than the immediate work. As they repeat across projects and over time, the effort spent dealing with missing or unreliable data begins to add up.



Engineering and manufacturing teams rely on digital data to design, validate, and deliver products. When that data is lost, incomplete, or unreliable, the impact shows up in rework, recovery effort, and reduced productivity. Over time, those costs compound.



How Engineering Data Is Commonly Lost



When people hear the term “data loss,” they often think of security breaches or ransomware attacks; however, most data loss occurs due to more ordinary causes.



See the Infographic:&nbsp;The Real Cost of Losing Data



The infographic shows that common causes of data loss include hardware failures (such as power surges), human errors (such as accidental deletions), and software corruption. Theft and physical damage, such as fire or flooding, account for a much smaller portion. Computer viruses represent an even smaller share.



These scenarios are all too familiar: a workstation fails, a laptop is dropped, a file transfer fails during a system update, or a team member leaves, leaving files scattered across local drives and shared folders. The outcome is the same: critical information becomes inaccessible when it is needed most.



The Hidden Time Cost of Missing Data



One of the most overlooked impacts of data loss is the time spent searching.



Engineers spend close to 23% of their time searching for the data they need. That is more than a day of the workweek not spent designing, analyzing, or solving problems.



Even when files are not completely lost, poor visibility into where data lives or which version is the most current creates friction and wastes time hunting for the right model. Decisions are delayed because someone is unsure whether the data is complete. Small interruptions accumulate into real schedule pressure.



When Lost Data Turns Into Rework



Lost or unreliable data often forces engineers to recreate work that already exists.



Engineering teams frequently spend an entire day each week on non-value-added data management tasks, such as recreating lost data, rather than focusing on design work.



Rework affects more than productivity. It introduces risk. Recreated models may differ slightly from the originals. Assumptions get repeated instead of validated. Downstream teams may not realize that what they are using is a reconstruction rather than the original source.



Over time, this erodes confidence in the data itself.



Recovery Is Not Guaranteed



Another uncomfortable reality is that not all lost data comes back.



A significant portion of lost data is never fully restored due to corruption, configuration problems, or missing dependencies.



In engineering environments, partial recovery can be just as problematic as total loss. A drawing without its referenced models, or a simulation without its setup files, may technically exist, but it cannot be used with confidence. At that point, teams are often forced back into rework mode.



Why This Becomes a Business Problem



When data loss or unreliability becomes routine, the effects extend beyond engineering. Organizations experience reduced productivity, increased rework, and delayed decision-making. Projects take longer. Costs increase quietly. Teams spend more time managing files and less time solving problems, and creating optimized products.



These are not one-time events. Data loss is often a frequent event, especially as teams grow, products become more complex, and roles change.



Making Data Protection a Priority



Data loss is common, and recovery is not always possible. That reality makes prevention and management critical.



Protecting engineering data requires thoughtful data management strategies that safeguard information while preserving its integrity and accessibility. When teams know where data lives, who owns it, and which version is current, they spend less time searching and recreating work.



Addressing data vulnerabilities does not eliminate every problem, but it reduces how often teams encounter them. Fewer missing files. Fewer rebuilds. Fewer moments spent wondering whether the data can be trusted.



In engineering, data is not a support function. It is part of the work itself. When data is protected, teams spend less time recovering from avoidable setbacks and more time moving designs forward.



Learn how to protect your data with SOLIDWORKS.
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      <![CDATA[ What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 – PDM ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 has many productivity enhancements including synchronized vault views so…
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      <![CDATA[ When it comes to data management, we want to make it as easy as possible for users to spend more time doing what they love- designing. SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 has many productivity enhancements, including my personal favorite: synchronized vault views so you never lose saved work, the ability to archive unused workflows, and more.
Synchronized Vault Views – avoid data loss and easily recover locally saved files.
Recover checked-out modified files from an automated backup on the archive server in case of hardware failure or user absence. With synchronized vault views on the archive server administrators can rest easier knowing users’ work won’t be lost.How it works is SOLIDWORKS PDM automatically synchronizes modified checked-out files to the archive server, where the local view is connected. This lets different users work on these files on different computers without checking in the files to the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault by taking up the ownership using Transfer Ownership.For example, if you have checked out a file and modified and saved it on one computer, you can sign in to a second computer, transfer ownership of the file to the second computer, and start working with the file.In the same way, another user can take ownership of the file on the same or a different computer and can further view, modify, or check in the file.
Archive Workflows – simplify system management for faster, more reliable administration.
Entire workflows can now be archived, providing greater control when introducing new workflows. Administration can archive unused workflows to declutter the administration tool, prevent the use of outdated or incorrect workflows, and keep processes organized.Archiving a workflow is easy: right-click the workflow and select Archive from the menu.
Granular User Access – enhance data security and provide quick access for users to view sub-folders.
Control visibility by granting access to sub-folders without exposing parent folders to protect sensitive data and collaborate quickly and securely.Administrators can grant access in the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration tool or through the Properties dialog for folders and files. There’s a new folder permission called “May see folders to navigate to this sub-folder with read file contents.”
Enhanced CAD File Preview Option – save time by previewing third-party CAD data.
View static image previews of third-party CAD files, so you can easily identify content. Under Display, Options, Show Image Preview, you’ll now find more options in a fly-out menu, including eDrawings, neutral files and third-party CAD, in addition to the existing SOLIDWORKS file and DWG options. This will save you time as you don’t have to wait for a full preview, as you can view the thumbnail image of these additional file formats.
Improved Web Client Usability – enjoy faster and more convenient BOM management from anywhere.
You can now view and edit Named Bill of Materials (BOMs) directly in Web2. In addition, there’s a collapsible variables panel for improved screen usability.
Stronger Traffic Encryption – Improve protection of sensitive data during transfer.
Enhance security for data in transit with support for AES-256 encryption, enabling compliance with stricter cybersecurity requirements.
Improved Database Upgrades – reduce errors and save time with a simplified database.
Improve upgrade efficiency with a redesigned user interface, better progress tracking, and clearer issue reporting in the Database Upgrade Wizard.
Streamlined File Conversions –  enhance file conversion control to match project requirements more precisely.
Gain greater flexibility in file conversion workflows with new Convert Task options enabling you to specify ASICS or Parasolid versions and support advanced scripting for DraftSight and Office-to-PDF conversions.
Improved File Version Upgrades – upgrade SOLIDWORKS files to a newer version format more easily and efficiently.
Exercise greater control over which SOLIDWORKS files get upgraded and how with improved user interface and upgrade options in the File Version Upgrade Tool.   10. Improved User Authentication – strengthen user authentication with support for modern enterprise IT systems.SOLIDWORKS PDM now supports Kerberos authentication, in addition to existing NTLM and NTLMv2 protocols, offering greater security and integration with modern Windows® environments.Ready to dive into SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026? Keep this list of enhancements handy. Download the flyer here.Get more PDM resources and see what else is new in SOLIDWORKS 2026 at https://www.solidworks.com/product/whats-new.Ready to leverage more collaboration and data management capabilities and put your data on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform? We can help. We offer the 3DEXPERIENCE Transition Assistant tool. Stay tuned for more details coming soon in my next blog! ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS 2026 Preview is Live! ]]>
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      <guid>https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/21707</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ Are you ready for SOLIDWORKS 2026? Preview the new release now, join…
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      <![CDATA[ I am excited to announce that the SOLIDWORKS 2026 Preview Program is now live and invite you to join today!Model Courtesy of VermeerBe the first to test-drive user-driven enhancements, new capabilities, and quality and performance improvements. Join now and begin exploring these key release highlights:SOLIDWORKS DesignCollaboration and Data ManagementEnhance flexibility and ease of use by enabling compatibility of multiple SOLIDWORKS versions for compliance, linking BOM data directly to PLM attributes on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for accuracy, and managing 3D markups seamlessly within SOLIDWORKS for streamlined collaboration.Drawings Accelerate drawing creation by automatically generating detailed 2D drawings with proper sheet formats, intelligently arranging views and hole callouts using AI, displaying configuration data via Family Tables, and improving clarity with automatic dimension line breaks—reducing manual work and enhancing drawing accuracy and readability.AssembliesBoost assembly performance and efficiency with AI-powered fastener recognition and auto-mating, smarter rebuild handling that skips cosmetic-only changes, and greater control over lightweight component loading—saving time, reducing manual effort, and streamlining large assembly workflows.SOLIDWORKS PDMEnhance productivity, security, and administrative control with the ability to synchronize local vault views, provide user access to sub-folders without needing access to the parent folders, group unused workflows with the new Workflow archiving feature, and more.SOLIDWORKS SimulationAchieve precision and flexibility in your structural simulations with the ability to apply distributed mass and force to beam elements per item or as a total, define the start and end times for bolt tightening, extract detailed Pin Connector forces in random vibration simulation, and more.Join the Preview Program and be among the first to experience SOLIDWORKS 2026! For more information, check out the resources on the SOLIDWORKS 2026 Preview website and the SOLIDWORKS Preview Community. Questions? Email us at preview@solidworks.com. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Seats, Inc. Drives Innovation with Simulation Solutions ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ Seat manufacturer reduces design errors and the need for prototypes while optimizing…
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      <![CDATA[ Seats, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of seating and accessories for wheeled or tracked vehicle operators. Founded by W. R. Sauey in 1952, the company has grown to become one of the most comprehensive seating manufacturers in the United States. The company produces standard and custom seats for any vehicle other than aircraft and automobiles. Headquartered in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the company operates manufacturing facilities across Wisconsin, Texas, Kansas, Iowa, and Mexico from a total footprint exceeding 400,000 square feet.Until 2019, the company used Solid Edge® CAD software and ANSYS® simulation tools to develop and engineer its products. “We needed a more flexible, integrated design and simulation solution to increase efficiency and reduce costs,” recalls Director of Engineering Jesse Boyarski. “Our simulation needs run from basic linear static stress analysis to motion simulation to more complicated, nonlinear fatigue, contact, and plastic deformation analysis.”Giving Integration the Best Seat in the HouseMany of Boyarski’s customers already used SOLIDWORKS, so in 2019, the company adopted the SOLIDWORKS integrated product development environment, along with advanced Simulation software. “Designers can use integrated SOLIDWORKS simulation solutions to run basic simulations as they design, while power users can use advanced Simulation solutions for more complicated analyses,” Boyarski explains. “We are also very confident in our simulation results, as we’ve seen tight correlation with our physical testing results.”The company’s engineers also use SOLIDWORKS PDM to improve product quality and reduce errors with built-in revision controls.
“With everybody using SOLIDWORKS tools and our data managed by SOLIDWORKS PDM, we’re seeing both time and cost benefits, as well as meeting critical ISO compliance requirements. We are developing the durable, reliable, and innovative seat features that our customers want, while shortening design and testing cycles, maintaining high levels of quality, and keeping costs low.”
Buckling Up for Simulation-Driven DesignSeats can deploy simulation tools that are tailored to each function. The designers leverage basic linear static stress and motion analysis, and engineers tap into advanced analysis tools using the load results of motion analysis to run more complex simulations to validate innovations and final designs.“Being able to run a quick analysis while designing a part is extremely useful, because you can make a change and rerun the simulation to see if the change addressed the issue,” enthuses Design Engineer Austin Rendon. “I’ve personally used SOLIDWORKS topology optimization to reduce material in powdered metal components and advanced Simulation tools to optimize weld locations, reducing the number of welds and material usage in a seat frame while maintaining the overall strength and stiffness.”A Front Row Seat for Company ExpansionThe cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform lays a scalable foundation for supporting future growth by efficiently and easily connecting additional personnel and facilities from various locations. “Today, we handle all of the company’s design and engineering from our headquarters in Wisconsin,” Boyarski notes. “However, as we continue to grow and add more facilities, we may need design, engineering, and CAD support at other locations.
“With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, we can innovate today while we set the stage for our company’s future growth.”
If you’d like to move your product development to the best seat in the house, contact your local reseller. You can read the full case study here: https://www.solidworks.com/customer-story/seats-inc-drives-innovation-simulation-solutions/ ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ What’s New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2025 ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ Enhancements to SOLIDWORKS PDM streamline accessibility, help you better understand assembly structures,…
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS PDM 2025 is coming soon! Enhancements to SOLIDWORKS PDM streamline accessibility, help you better understand assembly structures, and improve revision management.Here’s a preview of what you can look forward to. For starters, file check-in and check-out are much faster, and there is better Bill of Materials (BOM) visibility, quicker access to commands and more. Here’s a look at some of the top new capabilities.
Viewing the FeatureManager Design Tree Assembly Order in Computed BOMs – improve BOM visibility.
The assembly structure order displayed in the SOLIDWORKS PDM computed BOMs now follows the same order as the SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager Design Tree.Easily understand the order of the assembly structure shown in the bill of materials tab which follows the same order as the SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager.
Increased Flexibility for Caching Data – save time and simplify data access by with new options in the “Get dialog.”
In the SOLIDWORKS PDM “Get” dialog, you can now check out files while performing a “Get Latest” operation on them provided you have check-out rights.You can also get the latest revision structure more quickly by using the new “Get Latest Revision” option in the SOLIDWORKS PDM “Get” dialog. This command can also be accessed from different places such as search results, and in the right-click menu of a vault view.The Version tab now displays the information on the latest revision, such as revision level, the version number and the associated comment. You can also use these commands in the SOLIDWORKS PDM add-in toolbar and CommandManager. These options will simplify data access and make these tasks faster.Take advantage of new options for caching revisions and get the latest revision or a specified revision.
Availability of SOLIDWORKS PDM Toolbar and CommandManager Tab – bypass the Task Pane for accessing commands and enjoy an increased graphics area.
Access all the SOLIDWORKS PDM commands from a dedicated SOLIDWORKS PDM tab in the SOLIDWORKS CommandManager toolbar and gain graphics area by collapsing the Task pane.”Easily access SOLIDWORKS PDM functions from a new SOLIDWORKS PDM tab in the SOLIDWORKS CommandManager toolbar.
Increased User Tracking – Gain a more complete audit trail of user activities. 
View the user authentication details for a vault in the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Administration tool. The authentication details include the user name, the date, and time when the user has logged in and out, and the SOLIDWORKS PDM client used (desktop or Web2).Admin can get a clearer picture of user activities as the system now tracks when users log in and out.
Improved Web 2.0 Performance – access your files and folders faster in the web client.
Browse faster in folders with thousands of files and leverage the improved file preview performance.Browse faster in folders with thousands of files and leverage the improved file preview performance.That’s just a glimpse of what’s new in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2025. Watch the video below to see the enhancements in action.SOLIDWORKS 2025 is coming this November. Download the flyer to keep this list of what’s new in SOLIDWORKS PDM handy and start exploring SOLIDWORKS 2025 solutions on the webpage here today. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Leveraging SOLIDWORKS PDM with 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ There is a new option to save to SOLIDWORKS PDM or another…
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      <![CDATA[ You asked and we delivered. SOLIDWORKS PDM users have expressed interest in having the option to use SOLIDWORKS PDM to save their data when using 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, and we’ve made that possible in the latest functional delivery (FD) update, R2024x FD03. You now have the flexibility to save locally to your SOLIDWORKS PDM database or another data management system. Of course you can still save on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, but I would encourage you to choose one system to save all your data, so you don’t have duplicate files, but you can always save to the platform when you are ready so you can get the most value out of your data and leverage the cloud-based collaboration and data management capabilities.How it Works 
Install or upgrade to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS R2024x FD03.

Use the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager to install the SOLIDWORKS PDM Client.
You can also install SOLIDWORKS PDM separately, following the guidelines outlined in the SOLIDWORKS PDM and the SOLIDWORKS Manage Installation Guide.
Launch SOLIDWORKS Connected then go to Tools > Options > System Options> 3DEXPERIENCE Integration and select “SOLIDWORKS PDM or other data management installed separately.”
 Click OK.
Note you will need to restart SOLIDWORKS to start saving to SOLIDWORKS PDM.
After completing the setup of your SOLIDWORKS PDM client, log in to the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault. You can easily access and log in to the vault directly from your Windows taskbar.

If you have a SOLIDWORKS PDM CAD Editor license, you can activate the SOLIDWORKS PDM add-in within SOLIDWORKS through the Add-Ins dialog box found under Tools > Add-Ins. This integration will enable PDM functionalities directly from the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane.
Once you have done these steps you are ready to start managing your data inside SOLIDWORKS Connected using SOLIDWORKS PDM. Note: when you launch the SOLIDWORKS Connected app in 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS in this mode, you will not see the MySession panel, and you won’t be able to save to the platform.You will still have access to Share and Markup capabilities. To share files you can to File > Share. From there you can share files in 3DDrive, 3DSwym, and 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace.­­­­When you are ready to start using the data management capabilities in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform you can simply enable the option “3DEXPERIENCE” from to Tools > Options > 3DEXPERIENCE Integration.I would encourage you to save each project to one system or the other. For example, maybe you want to save your data for a new project to the platform, before moving other legacy data.If you’ve got questions or would like to see a demo of this new option in action, contact your local reseller.In the meantime, watch the video below.To see what else is new in the R2024x FD03 update check out this blog post from my colleague Craig Therrien. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Top 5 Enhancements in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024 ]]>
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      <link>https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/solidworks/top-5-enhancements-in-solidworks-pdm-2024/</link>
      <guid>https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/23751</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ From viewing component data from within SOLIDWORKS using assembly visualization and identifying…
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      <![CDATA[ The word is out, SOLIDWORKS 2024 is here, well technically it drops in November, but we’ve unveiled what’s new. With the new releases right around the corner it’s a good time to give you a heads up on what new features and enhancements will be available to you in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024 so you can jump right in and take advantage of all the great features that we’ve been working on this year, many of which you have requested.I know PDM [product data management] is not the most exciting topic, but it’s got to be done and it can really help you get the most out of your data. I mean what good is your data if you can’t find it and your team doesn’t have a central place to store and access it. When you are ready to let us handle the servers and security and really get the most value out of your data, we recommend putting your data on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, to leverage its cloud-based data management and collaboration capabilities. Either way I hope you are investing in some form of data management, but let’s get back to SOLIDWORKS PDM and have a look at the top five.1. Improved Visual Content – gain more insight about your data quickly.Graphically view the workflow state as well as other PDM data of SOLIDWORKS assemblies using assembly visualization in SOLIDWORKS PDM. In addition, you can quickly identify weldment cut-list components with specific icons. You can also see more detailed information in the Copying tree progress dialog box.Gain better insight about your data with access to SOLIDWORKS PDM variables in the SOLIDWORKS Assembly Visualization tool.2. Increased Data Protection and Tracking – better protect your data with new audit trail options.Improve data protection and tracking by ensuring reference information is hidden for users who don’t have access to the referenced file, and by enabling users to check out and undo check out in file history.In SOLIDWORKS PDM File Explorer and Web2, unauthorized users cannot view file information in the Contains and Where Used tabs.3. Simplified Access to System Data – access file version and system information fast.Easily find information about locally cached files in the Windows® Explorer Version tab, including Last historic workflow, Last historic state, and Days in state. In addition, you can quickly access the additional system information in SOLIDWORKS in the Task Pane.System variables are more available and easier to access.4. Improved Performance – get work done faster with less waiting!Perform common operations twice as fast, such as adding files, checking in, changing state, and using the Copy Tree.SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024 has improved the performance of file-based operations, including using the Copy Tree.5. Streamlined Change State – increase productivity by checking out files during a workflow transition.There’s a new Check Out option for files once the change state operation has completed. You can customize the column set of the Do Transition dialog box to include the Check Out system variable. If you select Change State and Check Out for a file, the file is checked out after its state changes.Reduce mouse clicks with a new option to check out files during a Change State.Keep this list handy by downloading the flyer here. You can also see my blog on last year’s top five to make sure you are taking advantage of all the latest enhancements in SOLIDWORKS PDM.
What are you waiting for if you haven’t taken a look at what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2024 check it out here!Also, this year marks 23 years that I’ve been with SOLIDWORKS, so I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve. Catch me at 3DEXPERIENCE World in Dallas in my session: “Moving files from Windows folders to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.” ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ SOLIDWORKS 2024 Preview is Live! ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ We are excited to announce that the SOLIDWORKS 2024 Preview Program is…
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      <![CDATA[ Join the Preview Program and be among the first to experience SOLIDWORKS 2024. Starting today, you can get hands-on with the latest user-driven enhancements purpose-built to help you work smarter, faster, and together. Join now and begin exploring these key release highlights:Work Smarter Reduce your workload in SOLIDWORKS with the ability to defeature models more efficiently, add part features to assemblies by first associatively inserting an assembly into a part, and include the unit of measure as a custom property in your notes and tables.
         Simplify very large assemblies faster with the Defeature Silhouette option, which now supports user-defined rules based on custom properties such as volume, file name, and more.
         Employ new modeling workflows with the ability to associatively insert an assembly into a part. Because the assembly is now a part, you can apply all part features to it. You can also display a single part in a bill of materials in place of an assembly.
         Create a custom property that lets you automatically display not only the value but also the unit of measure such as length, mass, angle, and more, in your notes and tables.
         Accelerate the placement of Hole Wizard holes with the new option to select the end points of geometry where holes are placed automatically.
         Create bi-directional linear patterns with a single click using the new Symmetric option.
         Spend less time repairing missing references for linear and circular component patterns as SOLIDWORKS can now automatically find an appropriate substitute reference, if available.
         Gain more insight about which dimensions on a drawing are overridden, by showing overridden dimensions in a different color of your choice.
 Work Faster Work more efficiently in SOLIDWORKS with intelligent and instant creation of sketch dimensions, improvements to collinear dimensioning for chain dimensions in drawings, and access to new components in Toolbox.
         Reduce mouse clicks when sketching with the new Preview Dimensions option, which intelligently suggests dimensions for you, based on the selected entities.
         Speed up detailing drawings by using collinear dimensioning for chain dimensions and avoiding dimension overcrowding by following ISO/ANSI dimensioning standards.
         Spend less time creating standard fasteners with the addition of more than 70 new ANSI Inch/Metric fastener types and variants to Toolbox.
         Speed up dimensioning between sketched circles and arcs with a new in-context, fly-out menu for defining the distance measurement as max, min, center, or custom.
         Create weldments in structure systems faster with new industry-standard default corner treatments.
         Model electrical harness routes in 3D as single segments or as groups of discrete wires to provide greater detail.
         Experience dramatic performance improvements when working with large models due to significantly reduced pause when you release the mouse while rotating models, and a more intelligent method of identifying when a model rebuild is needed specifically when opening files and making small edits.
Work Together SOLIDWORKS is better together with your colleagues! Empower others across product development disciplines with enhancements to SOLIDWORKS products including PDM, Simulation, Electrical, Visualize, MBD, Composer, and more.
         SOLIDWORKS PDM: Graphically view the workflow state, as well as other PDM data, of SOLIDWORKS assemblies using assembly visualization in SOLIDWORKS PDM. Improve data protection and tracking by ensuring that reference information is hidden for users who don’t have access to the referenced file, and by enabling users to check out and undo check out in file history. Experience shorter response times when performing common operations such as adding files, checking in, changing state, and using Copy Tree.
         SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Detect regions that run into contact convergence issues using the new Convergence Check Plot in SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Model bearing connectors with higher accuracy, using the new options for distributed coupling and tilt stiffness, and the ability to define torsional stiffness to stabilize shaft rotation. Utilize streamlined workflows to specify the hot and cold runner systems and launch multi-runs with the new Plastics Batch Manager in SOLIDWORKS Plastics.
         SOLIDWORKS Electrical: Improve documentation by auto ballooning components in 2D electrical cabinet layout drawings as in SOLIDWORKS and showing three or more consecutive component marks as a range. Improve 3D performance by creating or updating only the current electrical route rather than all routes in all assemblies.
         SOLIDWORKS Visualize: Deliver more realistic renderings and enhance the visual consistency with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and other applications by adopting Physically Based Rendering (DSPBR) materials in SOLIDWORKS Visualize and SOLIDWORKS Visualize Connected.
         SOLIDWORKS MBD: Improve communication downstream to manufacturing with the ability to add a hole table to MBD model space. Export user-defined part and assembly custom properties to STEP 242 for downstream communication.
         SOLIDWORKS Composer: View PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) exported to a SOLIDWORKS Composer (SMG) file in 3DPlay.
Stay up-to-date with the ongoing enhancements to all SOLIDWORKS roles on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS, the browser-based design roles, and more.To learn more about the Preview program, check out the resources available on the SOLIDWORKS 2024 Preview website and the SOLIDWORKS Preview Community.If you have any questions, please review the Preview FAQs on the SOLIDWORKS 2024 Preview website or email us at preview@solidworks.com. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Data Management Insights from SOLIDWORKS Champions ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[ We surveyed our SOLIWORKS champions to find out what they thought about…
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      <![CDATA[ Earlier this year, we took the opportunity to survey our SOLIDWORKS Champions for their thoughts on Data Management.  Our SOLIDWORKS Champions are some of our strongest users and their feedback is always valued!  Sean O’Neill, Lisa Costa, and I had a chance to have a roundtable conversation earlier this year to discuss the results, many of which I’m sure you will identify with.  You can check it out below.Here are a couple of quick highlights along with some of our insightsManaging CAD Data in WindowsAlmost 70% of our survey respondents say that Windows Folders are not an effective way to manage design data when working with others.  Not a big shocker – but have you thought about why?  Windows folders are challenging for managing CAD relationships, which in turn have a knock on effect for trying to manage revisions.  Data Management solutions like Collaborative Industry Innovator from the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Portfolio and PDM Professional, provide simple and effective ways to handle both relationships AND revisions.Ease of Information AccessMobility and the freedom to access our data anywhere is huge, but to do it right, it has to be both convenient AND secure.  The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform provides you with both!Change ManagementIt’s amazing how prolific email still is!  More interesting is that forms and phone calls are right up there as well.  These methods work, without a doubt.  However, they completely disconnect the request from the design, usually leaving the organization struggling with traceability, duplicate file attachments, and signed physical forms.  With the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, all of this can be connected – out of the box.To learn more data management insights from our Champions, be sure to check out the episode of SOLIDWORKS Live.  And, to learn more about how you can Modernize Your Product Development Process, Click Here.  What data management trends and challenges are you seeing?  Let us know in the comments below! ]]>
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