[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":108,"prefetchLinks":109},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article_what-s-new-in-draftsight-2027_draftsight":3,"_apollo:default":106,"_apollo:identified":107},{"posts":4},{"nodes":5,"__typename":105},[6],{"id":7,"slug":8,"title":9,"uri":10,"excerpt":11,"locale":12,"featuredImage":15,"tableOfContents":24,"content":25,"date":26,"authorJobTitle":27,"author":28,"masterings":40,"globalTags":44,"products":63,"disciplines":75,"seo":94,"__typename":104},"cG9zdDo3MjEyOQ==","what-s-new-in-draftsight-2027","What’s New in DraftSight 2027","\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002Fwhat-s-new-in-draftsight-2027","\u003Cp>From direct STEP export and support of native Excel file format to deeper cloud PLM connectivity, and more this year’s continuous functional delivery releases brought high-impact, user-requested capabilities that streamline daily 2D drafting and bridge the gap between 2D and 3D workflows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":13,"__typename":14},"en_US","Locale",{"node":16,"__typename":23},{"large":17,"__typename":18,"medium_large":19,"thumbnail":20,"srcSet":21,"sizes":22},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-1024x576.png","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-768x432.png","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-300x169.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3.png 1432w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When customer-driven improvements and new capabilities are ready, we deliver them immediately through continuous functional delivery (FD) updates throughout the year, rather than holding them for a single milestone. In the latest release cycle, DraftSight has expanded its core capabilities to boost everyday drafting speed, improve visual consistency, and streamline enterprise collaboration. Below is a recap of the top ten DraftSight enhancements delivered throughout this cycle—spanning FD01 through FD04 of 2026—highlighting key production upgrades available today and laying the foundation for new features in 2027.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>PROPERTYPAINTER Improvements\u003C\u002Fstrong> – ensure project-wide consistency. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep visual standards consistent across drawings and speed up detailing with the improved Property Painter, which lets you copy dimension styles, text styles, plot styles, materials, transparency, and hatch properties between any open drawings. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage1.png.webp\" alt=\"PROPERTYPAINTER Improvements\" class=\"wp-image-72119\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage1.png.webp 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage1-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage1-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage1-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage1-1536x864.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>BIM Material Library\u003C\u002Fstrong> – match construction documentation to your firm’s drawing standards. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access a library of standardized BIM materials with physical properties to apply to 2D documentation, improving accuracy in architectural drawings and ensuring consistency across multi-discipline project coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also customize the BIM Material Library to set colors, hatch patterns, and boundary edges for cut and projected elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage2.png.webp\" alt=\"BIM material library\" class=\"wp-image-72120\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage2.png.webp 1432w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage2-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage2-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage2-768x432.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>EXPORTSTEP Command\u003C\u002Fstrong> – speed up downstream CAE and CAM workflows with direct 3D format export.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DraftSight now includes the ability to export 3D geometry directly to STEP format for use in CAM and CAE workflows, providing downstream teams with a standard exchange format sourced from the authoritative 2D CAD product. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3.png.webp\" alt=\"EXPORTSTEP Command\" class=\"wp-image-72121\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3.png.webp 1432w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage3-768x432.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Quick Input Improvements \u003C\u002Fstrong>– boost drafting speed by keeping your focus on the cursor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay focused on your geometry with a cursor-side command-entry interface that uses dynamic tooltips as both prompts and live input boxes for coordinates, distances, lengths, and angles. As you move your pointer, Quick Input tracks positions in real time and displays construction lines for accurate point placement—allowing you to draft comfortably with the Command Window hidden (while keeping it available for error messages and file lists).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage4.png.webp\" alt=\"Quick Input Improvements\" class=\"wp-image-72122\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage4.png.webp 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage4-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage4-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage4-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage4-1536x864.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Associative Pattern Path Option\u003C\u002Fstrong> – eliminate manual rework by keeping path-based patterns fully associative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distribute entities evenly or at fixed intervals along arcs, poly-lines, or splines using the Associative option in Path Patterns. Modifying the parent path geometry or adjusting pattern parameters—such as item count, spacing, rows, or tangent alignment—updates the entire array automatically without rebuilding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage5.png.webp\" alt=\"Associative Pattern Path Option\" class=\"wp-image-72123\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage5.png.webp 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage5-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage5-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage5-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage5-1536x864.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>MVSETUP Command\u003C\u002Fstrong> – simplify sheet preparation and scale layouts automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configure drawing units, insert title blocks, generate standard viewport arrays, and precisely align or scale views across layout viewports through a guided setup with the MVSETUP command. Familiar to veteran AutoCAD users, this command eliminates tedious manual viewport alignment when preparing multi-view engineering sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage6.png.webp\" alt=\"MVSETUP Command\" class=\"wp-image-72124\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage6.png.webp 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage6-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage6-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage6-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage6-1536x864.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Batch Upload with Folder-to-Bookmark Structure Sync\u003C\u002Fstrong> – boost drafting speed by keeping your focus on the cursor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload multi-level folder structures to the cloud and place files into bookmark hierarchies that match the original folder layout, preserving the organizational structure without manual reorganization after upload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1428\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage7.png.webp\" alt=\"Batch Upload with Folder-to-Bookmark Structure Sync\" class=\"wp-image-72125\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage7.png.webp 1428w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage7-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage7-1024x577.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage7-768x433.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1428px) 100vw, 1428px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cstrong>PLM Drawing Attributes in Drawing Properties\u003C\u002Fstrong> – speed up metadata syncing without leaving DraftSight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View and edit PLM metadata directly in the Drawing Properties dialog, keeping drawing attributes and product lifecycle data synchronized from within the familiar authoring environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage8.png.webp\" alt=\"PLM Drawing Attributes in Drawing Properties\" class=\"wp-image-72126\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage8.png.webp 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage8-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage8-1024x575.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage8-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage8-1536x863.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Status Bar Display Customization\u003C\u002Fstrong> – adapt the interface to maintain a clean workspace tailored to your personal usage preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside ongoing DraftSight performance improvements, new UI customization options under System Options > Display allow you to switch status bar buttons between Icons, Labels, or Icons & Labels modes—giving you more flexibility than icons-only CAD interfaces while adapting cleanly to any screen resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage9.png.webp\" alt=\"Status Bar Display Customization\" class=\"wp-image-72127\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage9.png.webp 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage9-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage9-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage9-768x432.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage9-1536x864.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>DATAEXTRACTION: XLSX Support\u003C\u002Fstrong> – simplify data sharing with Excel exports. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the DATAEXTRACTION command to extract specific information from drawing entities, and create schedules, parts lists, or bills of materials. You can export that drawing data directly to native Excel (.xlsx) files.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage10.png.webp\" alt=\"DATAEXTRACTION: XLSX Support\" class=\"wp-image-72128\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage10.png.webp 1432w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage10-300x169.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage10-1024x576.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Fimage10-768x432.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Looking Ahead & Continuous Improvement\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These \u003Cstrong>top 10 DraftSight features\u003C\u002Fstrong> represent just a fraction of the performance and productivity enhancements introduced across this year’s functional deliveries, as we pave the way for next-generation features and functionalities. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore these capabilities in depth, review the dedicated release breakdowns for each update cycle:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>What’s New in DraftSight R2026x \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.solidworks.com\u002Fsolidworksblog\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fwhats-new-in-draftsight-r2026x-fd01.html?_gl=1*mi020t*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI1NDU5NTczMS4xNzcyNDcyNTU2*_ga_TPGKGE8GTG*czE3NzI0NzI1NTYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzI0NzM0NTYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*czE3NzI0NzI1NTYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzI0NzM0NTckajYwJGwwJGgw\">FD01\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>What’s New in DraftSight R2026x \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.solidworks.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002Fdraftsight-r2026x-fd02-unveiling-the-latest-cad-innovations\u002F\">FD02\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>What’s New in DraftSight R2026x \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.solidworks.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002Fdraftsight-r2026x-fd03-new-features-for-faster-more-reliable-cad-workflows\u002F\">FD03\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>What’s on your wish list?\u003C\u002Fstrong> Help steer upcoming \u003Cstrong>DraftSight updates\u003C\u002Fstrong> by submitting your feedback and enhancement requests directly through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fcommunity\u002Fswym:prd:R1132100503382:community:51\">DraftSight User Community\u003C\u002Fa>. You can also download the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffilesd10\u002F26docs08\u002Fdraftsight_whats_new_draftsight_2027.pdf\">top 10\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Cstrong>DraftSight Features Flyer\u003C\u002Fstrong> to explore the latest tools and integrate them into your production workflow today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about what’s new in DraftSight 2027, check out the website \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fwhats-new\u002Fdraftsight-2027\">here\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n","2026-11-04T07:00:00","",{"node":29,"__typename":39},{"nicename":30,"description":31,"slug":30,"name":32,"firstName":33,"lastName":34,"avatar":35,"__typename":38},"dperez","Diego Perez is a Product Portfolio Manager who joined Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS in December of 2023. He is from Rhode Island and has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12 years of experience in the industry, including sales\u002Fcost engineering, CAD design, and software development and applications. 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