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Try out upcoming features, test on your models, and provide feedback to the R&D team.\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\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826.png","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826-768x445.png","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826.png 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826-300x174.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826-768x445.png 768w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\n\u003Cp>Calling all SOLIDWORKS Design users. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsupport\u002Fpreview\">SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview Program\u003C\u002Fa> is now open. What is the Preview? It’s an opportunity for you, our customers, to access SOLIDWORKS 2027 early, try out upcoming capabilities, test against your own environment using your models, and provide feedback directly to the R&D team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The SOLIDWORKS Preview Program, open to customers with an active license and partners, runs from mid-July to mid-August so don’t wait! DraftSight 2027 is also available to test-drive. Learn more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsupport\u002Fpreview\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70646\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826.png.webp 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826-300x174.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fswliveimage1july826-768x445.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of Develop LLC.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2027?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Get hands on with the following capabilities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Variability Tables: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Define product variability with variants, options, and numerical parameters that drive model dimensions and features. Configure complex, structured designs without manual rework at every level.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Chord Width Fillet Option: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Create constant-width fillets using a Chord Width option for Constant Size fillets, giving you more control over fillet geometry and design intent.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sheet Metal Stamp on Bend: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Create stamped geometry on bend regions in sheet metal parts, reducing workaround steps and enabling more accurate modeling of manufactured sheet metal features.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you haven’t already, check out the recently released capabilities as well. Here are some highlights:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Imported Geometry to Parametric CAD: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Convert imported STEP and IGES models into fully editable, feature-based SOLIDWORKS parts using AI. Bring supplier or legacy geometry into your workflow without rebuilding from scratch.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AI Drawing Generation: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Ask LEO, your SOLIDWORKS AI companion, to generate a drawing from your model. 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