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Here is Part 2 of our top 10 new features for SOLIDWORKS CAD 2020:
5. Faster Calculations and Improved Accuracy for Simulation
Run faster calculations and better simulations that test out real-world behavior.
- Speed and Accuracy: Speed up analysis and improve accuracy by combining linear and quadratic elements in the same simulation study.
- Pin and Bolt Connectors: Deform faces attached to Pin and Bolt connectors.
- Beam Models: Import temperatures to perform a stress analysis after running a thermal analysis on a model with beams.
4. Faster Sketching
Create robust sketches faster.
- Detailing Mode: Open drawings in a matter of seconds while maintaining the ability to add and edit annotations
- Graphics Acceleration for Drawings: Improve frame rates when panning and zooming within drawings with hardware-accelerated rendering.
This wraps up our top 10 features in SOLIDWORKS CAD 2020, but this is only the beginning! The SOLIDWORKS 2020 release delivers improved performance, streamlined workflows and support for a connected design ecosystem in the cloud. For a list of all your Subscription Service benefits, Click here.
