{"id":48487,"date":"2021-12-15T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=48487"},"modified":"2021-12-09T16:37:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T21:37:02","slug":"have-you-visually-experienced-the-3dexperience-works-design-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2021\/12\/have-you-visually-experienced-the-3dexperience-works-design-tools.html","title":{"rendered":"Have You Visually Experienced the <b>3D<\/b>EXPERIENCE Works Design Tools?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things people love about YouTube is its amount of rich instructional content. You can learn how to fix something around the house or how others review a product before you make a purchase, or you can find the most up-to-date information on most anything. Most people hate reading instructions and even if they do, they still may be unclear as to how to fix something or operate a product. A video tends to clear any confusion immediately. Many homeowners who once considered themselves \u201cnot handy\u201d with typical home or car fixes have changed their tune since the introduction of YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it might be worth your time to check out the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LmP-JMcRL1Q&amp;t=1s\"><strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works design tools video<\/a>. You won\u2019t learn how to fix things, but you will see the very latest information and can review in detail how the browser-based design apps work (be sure to enlarge the video to full screen). You will see how the software enables specific design tasks. There is no voiceover or selling: We let the products and the functionality speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&#039;s New 3DEXPERIENCE Works Design Roles: November Update\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LmP-JMcRL1Q?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works design tools were significantly updated and enhanced. A few tools that may interest you are listed below; however, be sure to check out the video, too. You\u2019ll see mold design, subdivision modeling, sheet metal, and much more. Again, be sure to expand the video to full screen. After that, you may want to check out the previous posts to see all the additions and improvements throughout 2021 by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/xwhatsnew\">www.solidworks.com\/xwhatsnew<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/3d20thread20_1_.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No more modeling a helix and then doing a sweep to create threads with this new \u201csuper feature\u201d for creating threads. The thread command is capable of either 3D thread creation or annotation-based cosmetic thread and can be toggled back and forth at any time. Create fully detailed designs more quickly with a purpose-built feature for thread creation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wn_wxd_fdga_320_1_.png\" width=\"835\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additive Manufacturing Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Digital models always look great when they are finished, but sometimes you need to scale down your model before printing which can lead to features being too small for the resolution of the printer. This new range of 3D printing checks ensures that your designs can be built successfully on your printer. Check for undesirable features such as thin walls, small gaps, overhangs, and fully enclosed cavities. Save time and materials by reducing 3D print build failures by checking that designs are suitable before sending them to print.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wn_wxd_fdga_220_1_.png\" width=\"862\" height=\"485\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rings [New!]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Power users love Mouse Gestures in SOLIDWORKS. In <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works, Shortcut Rings are similar in that they streamline the workflows for activating features\u2014this saves a ton of mouse travel, meaning you can focus on the task and not hunting for buttons. The Rings host the most commonly used commands in that particular mode or app, and appear when you click\/hold your right mouse button and drag, but you can also use them on touch devices. This enables you to use a mouse or touch gesture as a shortcut to execute commands quickly, similar to a keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/sketch20equations_xbt20_1_.png\" width=\"908\" height=\"510\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sketch and Feature Equations for Sheet Metal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sketch and feature equations now drive modeling parameters for sheet metal features. If you change a dimension in a sketch or a feature that it is related to, the entire model automatically updates based on the equations you program in. This allows you to build in your design intent, and it is great for quick iterations or variations of different parts. Fully utilize the power of parametric modeling with the ability to create mathematical relationships between parameters to drive model geometry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wn_xfo_fd07_220_1_.png\" width=\"912\" height=\"513\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loft Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now you can quickly create smooth, curve continuous (C2) transitions between any other existing model geometry and SubD geometry. The loft feature is parametric, making it fast and easy to investigate design alternatives, which can help speed designs to production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collaboration Made Easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/lp\/solidworks-cloud-solutions-2019\"><strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform<\/a> makes it easy to work with people inside and outside your company, including customers, suppliers, and manufacturers. You can simplify your communication workflow and improve productivity because everyone works from a common platform. And because data management is built-in, design data audit trails and communication audit trails all accessible in one easy-to-access location.<\/p>\n<p>Also, check out some of the companies that are using SOLIDWORKS and the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform to create innovative new products, such as: a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/story\/exovolar-innovates-human-flight-jet-powered-exoskeleton-using-3dexperience-works\">flying-exoskeleton maker<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/story\/dddrop-3d-printers\">3D printer manufacturer<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/story\/uvoji-leverages-solidworks-and-3dexperience-platform-hit-product-delivery-dates\">water treatment innovator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have more questions about <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works design tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/how-to-buy\/find-solidworks-reseller\/\">please contact your local reseller<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a jazzy visual tour of 3DEXPERIENCE Works design tools in action to how the software enables specific design tasks.<\/p>\n... <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2021\/12\/have-you-visually-experienced-the-3dexperience-works-design-tools.html\">Continued<\/a>","protected":false},"author":331,"featured_media":48485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3045,3044,2933,3285,563,826,14,18,3440],"tags":[2062,3718,3218,3719],"class_list":["post-48487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3d-creator","category-3d-sculptor","category-3dexperience","category-3dexperienceworks","category-cloud-computing","category-dassault-systmes","category-design","category-solidworks","category-whats-new-in-xdesign","tag-3dexperience-platform","tag-3dexperience-works-design","tag-product-development-on-the-cloud","tag-software-updates"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/331"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48487"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48492,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48487\/revisions\/48492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}