{"id":53250,"date":"2023-09-13T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=53250"},"modified":"2023-09-13T14:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T18:41:46","slug":"what-solidworks-ceo-manish-kumar-is-most-excited-for-in-solidworks-2024-and-why-youll-love-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2023\/09\/what-solidworks-ceo-manish-kumar-is-most-excited-for-in-solidworks-2024-and-why-youll-love-it.html","title":{"rendered":"What SOLIDWORKS CEO Manish Kumar is Most Excited for in SOLIDWORKS 2024 and Why You\u2019ll Love It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming out in November, SOLIDWORKS 2024<\/strong><\/a> is packed with user-driven enhancements, that will help you work smarter, faster, and together. <\/em><\/p>\n

With so many new enhancements, we decided to ask SOLIDWORKS CEO Manish Kumar what he thinks you will be most happy about and what he is most excited about in the SOLIDWORKS 2024 release.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0What will customers love most about SOLIDWORKS 2024?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Performance! There are many enhancements customers will be happy to see in SOLIDWORKS, but I\u2019d bet performance is on the top of their list. Every year we put a lot of work into improving performance, but this year even more so, particularly in the area of large assemblies and working with mates.<\/p>\n

We also worked on improving entire workflows, to make them faster. For instance, when customers have to use various commands in a sequence, like Show Component, Hide Component, and so on. Or when making selections in the graphic area to highlight components in the Feature Tree and vice versa.<\/p>\n

We took a very comprehensive approach in order to deliver many improvements, and customers will feel the impact as soon as they start using SOLIDWORKS 2024.<\/p>\n

Q: What other features will have the biggest impact and what specific customer requests were delivered?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Previous Release Compatibility <\/strong>is one that I think will impact users the most. It gives users the ability to save their data as a previous release so they can collaborate with other users who don\u2019t have the same version of SOLIDWORKS. Why is this important? Every year we do massive updates to SOLIDWORKS, but not all users get the latest version that same year. Especially when companies have many users, it is often impractical or difficult for all users to upgrade at the same time.<\/p>\n

Previous Release Compatibility enables users to save parts, assemblies, and drawings as an older SOLIDWORKS version that is up to two years prior to the latest release.<\/p>\n

Previous Release Compatibility provides a more collaborative environment by breaking the barrier between different software versions. It allows users \u2013 whether internal teams or external partners\u2013 to upgrade their software when they are ready, while enabling them to continue to work together on the same models and projects without delay. Users that are ready to upgrade can do so.<\/p>\n

But I would say, don\u2019t wait too long, I highly recommend all users get the latest version as soon as possible so the entire team can take advantage of all the many enhancements that will improve their daily workflows and time to market, enabling them to work smarter, faster, together. They don\u2019t want to miss out on all that SOLIDWORKS 2024 has to offer, and there is A LOT!<\/p>\n

Previous Release Compatibility is not only my favorite feature in SOLIDWORKS 2024 but also one that was widely requested by customers. This goes to show that we really listen to our customers and act on their feedback, and I look forward to seeing the big impact it will have on them.<\/p>\n

Collinear Dimension Enhancement <\/strong>is another enhancement requested by our customers, that demonstrates our dedication to improving the customer experience, dedication that is at the heart of the SOLIDWORKS DNA.<\/p>\n

Last October, when I visited a customer in Korea, they pointed out that dimensions don\u2019t align when using the Collinear Dimension command. A few days later the SOLIDWORKS team was already working on the Collinear Dimension enhancement.<\/p>\n

Now, you can be sure that your chain dimensions remain collinear, even with limited space, and when dimension text and arrowheads overlap, you can select options for the best fit. You can avoid overcrowding of dimensions by following ISO\/ANSI dimensioning standards.<\/p>\n

While this might not be a huge enhancement, it shows that we care about removing every pain point from our customers\u2019 lives. It is listening to our customers that defines SOLIDWORKS and is what we have always done and will continue to do.<\/p>\n

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Q: What other ways can SOLIDWORKS users improve their workflow? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A: To get the most value out of their SOLIDWORKS data I recommend customers put their data on the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform so they can take advantage of the solutions available in the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works portfolio, such as such as 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS or Cloud Services that enable them to connect their data to the platform. As our customers know we announced access to Cloud Services<\/a> available to new SOLIDWORKS licenses and existing licenses as of July 1.<\/p>\n

Once they are on the platform, they can leverage the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform\u2019s data management and collaboration capabilities and tap into other solutions in the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works portfolio, such as simulation, manufacturing, and lifecycle solutions.<\/p>\n

I see the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform as a powerful engine driving innovation and growth for our customers. I am proud that access to the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform is now available with every new SOLIDWORKS license on subscription. This means unparalleled structured collaboration and data management at your fingertips and the ability to manage every aspect of your product development efforts from a central place.<\/p>\n

With new Share and Markup capabilities included in Cloud Services, you can share with anyone right from SOLIDWORKS\u2014even if they don\u2019t have the platform or SOLIDWORKS. Sharing models without sending physical files is smart as it allows you to revoke access at any time, as needed. Storing your data securely to the cloud right from SOLIDWORKS enables you to lock designs to ensure no one overwrites your work, easily manage revisions, and create detailed markups with redline, measurements, and annotations. Managing design changes and approvals systematically helps you deliver the high-quality product you strive for.<\/p>\n

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