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New in SolidWorks 2014: saving sorts in BOMs
Tables have seen several improvements in SolidWorks 2014. One specifically for BOMs is the ability to save sorts. In previous versions of SolidWorks, sorting BOMs was a one time action. Each time you wanted to sort a BOM, you re-entered
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2014: Text from above and below the dimension line
New functionality for dimensions on drawings is available in SolidWorks 2014 for ISO and related standards. It is now possible to place dimension text above and below a solid dimension line. The new capability is available for linear, diameter and
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2014: Angular Running Dimensions
SolidWorks 2014 introduces the ability to quickly and accurately document circular hole patterns and other radial features in a clear and concise way. You can automate creation of angular ordinate dimensions, finish drawings faster while meeting documentation requirements, and match
... ContinuedDimension Tangent to an Arc or Circle
When adding sketch dimensions from one circle or arc to another, a dimension will be added between the center points by default. However, by selecting the circle and/or arc when adding the dimension, the properties for that dimension now have
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2011 – Drawings Enhancements
For the new release of SolidWorks, the development team spent a good amount of time working on Drawings functionality, particularly with regard to things that will speed up the dimensioning process. It's now possible to automatically align, stagger, or center
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