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- Context tool bar \u2013 stays open – You can now easily apply multiple dimensions to the same sketched entity<\/li>\n
- Context sensitive S Key- xDesign now includes the shortcut \u2018S\u2019 key to give you quick access to commonly used command. The command are context sensitive to sketching and modeling<\/li>\n
- First Dimension change automatically scales the entire sketch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nModeling
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- Surfacing Enhancement includes Surface Extent, Knit, Fill, Rules Surface and Surface Trim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Make Components from Features \u2013 You can easily organize your design tree structure by grouping features that make up a component into a component and giving it an identifiable name<\/li>\n
- Sketch in context in Assembly<\/li>\n
- External references are supported for in context editing<\/li>\n
- Lock Mate- Group components together in the assembly and apply mates to the group<\/li>\n
- Transparency for Edit in Context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nImport\/Export
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- Support for import\/export of additional data formats \u2013 STEP\/IGES.<\/li>\n
- Data can be imported from 3D Drive and opened in xDesign and can also be exported to 3DDrive making it easier to share & collaborate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![](\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/import-2.png\")
<\/p>\nMaterial Browser<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Material browser available within app. Allows you to quickly choose material from list of available core and covering material and quickly apply by dragging and dropping to a feature, face or product.<\/li>\n
- Material representation in the design tree.<\/li>\n
- Material replacement using simple drag and apply. There will be additional enhancements added in subsequent release to give additional flexibility when applying the material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nCollaboration
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- \u00a0Share Model as pictures in Swym Community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Reserve\/Unreserve components \u2013 You can now reserve (lock) when editing and unreserve (unlock) for others to edit. Reload will bring any changes made by the co-designer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![](\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/lock-2.png\")
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- Save as to another Collaborative Space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![](\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/saveas-2.png\")
<\/p>\nUsability<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Marketplace Make Services from within xDesign App.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u00a0In App search- Browse and filter through your library to quickly find and open your design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nUsability Enhancement for Design Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- You can use planes and faces for force direction (previously we supported only edges)<\/li>\n
- Simplified workflow for changing design guidance component\u2019s material<\/li>\n
- You can work in context of assembly when using design guidance. Earlier you were able to work with single part in session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![](\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/dg-2.png\")
<\/p>\nWant to join us? Sign up for the SOLDWORKS xDesign Lighthouse at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/how-to-buy\/join-xdesign-lighthouse-program<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or just click on the banner below.<\/p>\n
- \u00a0In App search- Browse and filter through your library to quickly find and open your design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Marketplace Make Services from within xDesign App.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Save as to another Collaborative Space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Reserve\/Unreserve components \u2013 You can now reserve (lock) when editing and unreserve (unlock) for others to edit. Reload will bring any changes made by the co-designer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \u00a0Share Model as pictures in Swym Community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Surfacing Enhancement includes Surface Extent, Knit, Fill, Rules Surface and Surface Trim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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