{"id":54376,"date":"2024-02-23T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=54376"},"modified":"2024-03-25T13:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T17:07:09","slug":"whats-new-in-collaborative-designer-for-solidworks-r2024x-fd01","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2024\/02\/whats-new-in-collaborative-designer-for-solidworks-r2024x-fd01.html","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS R2024x FD01"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the midst of all the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World fun in Dallas last week, we released the latest updates to our cloud-connected and browser-based design solutions, including Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS, available in the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works<\/a> portfolio.<\/p>\n

One of the big announcements at World was the new AI-powered features that are slated to be in all\u00a0Dassault Syst\u00e8mes\u00a0design apps by the end of the year. AI and machine learning technology isn\u2019t new at Dassault Syst\u00e8mes as feature and character recognition have been automated by AI for many years in SOLIDWORKS. Similarly, the SOLIDWORKS browser-based design roles, like 3D Creator, embed machine learning algorithms and AI workflow patterns that automate tasks. Going forward we will continue to expand AI capabilities to keep you as productive as possible. Read this eBook<\/a> to learn more about how AI.<\/p>\n

If you missed 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World, check out the SOLIDWORKS blog<\/a> for the general session recaps. For now, we are all settling back into reality and back at our desks, and there are many exciting new enhancements I need to fill you in on below.<\/p>\n

Editing the Properties of an Object from Side Panel<\/strong> \u2013 be more efficient with a more flexible and faster workflow.<\/p>\n

Easily make last-minute changes with the ability to edit the properties of an object from MySession. While in MySession choose Action Bar > View > Display Side Panel > Properties. In the Properties tab, click on the pencil icon to edit the attributes.<\/p>\n

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Extended Support for SOLIDWORKS Routing <\/strong>\u2013 store and access routing data from the 3D<\/strong>EXPEREINCE platform so it\u2019s in one centralized, easily accessible place.<\/p>\n

You can now quickly upload and access routing components and assemblies to the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform so that you and your team can access and utilize at any time. Just simply upload your local routing files with a new option in your Routing Library Manager and select files to upload using \u201cBatch Save to 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Set Revision on First Save<\/strong> \u2013 ensure data continuity.<\/p>\n

This newly introduced capability integrates seamlessly with the existing data and lifecycle management capabilities that are currently available. Now when you are saving revisions to the platform, you can now set a particular starting point of the revision scheme. For example, if you don\u2019t want to save all the previous revisions and want to save the revision, like starting from revision D.1.<\/p>\n

You can set the revision save point using the Interactive or Batch Save options directly from SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n

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Share Files from One Menu<\/strong> \u2013 share data and collaborate more quickly internally or externally.<\/p>\n

The various methods of sharing files have been unified into a single Share menu under the Lifecycle and Collaboration toolbar. This menu can be accessed from File> Share.<\/p>\n

Quickly share in a community or send a file from one consolidated, convenient place.<\/p>\n

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Manage Deleted Configurations <\/strong>\u2013 easily troubleshoot and deal with non-active configurations.<\/p>\n

If a structure has physical products that are deleted locally, the save process is blocked and an appropriate warning is displayed in the\u00a0Status<\/strong>\u00a0column of the\u00a0Save<\/strong>\u00a0dialog box.<\/p>\n

For example, if you try to delete a non-active configuration, which is grayed out, you will get pop-up window with a message that says \u201cUnable to delete configurations” and you can select from two options in that window to deal with the configuration. Options include the ability to edit references or delete the configuration. You can see the full details in the image below.<\/p>\n

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Automatically Fix Broken References<\/strong> \u2013 increase productivity without overwriting local changes.<\/p>\n

When you open an assembly with deleted reference from the local cache, you will now see an error message highlighted in your Design Feature tree, and when you click on it you will get a pop-up window with the option to \u201cReload from server,\u201d which will download all missing references from the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform or \u201cSuppress all references,\u201d to choose to fix the missing references later.<\/p>\n

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Set Enterprise Item Number Counter Value <\/strong>\u2013create more consistent part numbering schemes to meet company guidelines.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a new setting that enables administration to define a starting point for counter values to create enterprise item numbers (EIN). So, let\u2019s say you already have your part number from 0-100 and you want to save to the platform, you don\u2019t want the platform to have individual item numbers<\/p>\n

Once admin defines the starting value, a user can apply the set formula when they want to use the counter value at the part level. They just select \u201crequest item number\u201d and the configured formula will come up in a window at which point they can apply the admin\u2019s setting.<\/p>\n

This new feature provides companies with more flexibility for their numbering schemes and enables them to better meet the needs of the organization.<\/p>\n

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This latest update has many more enhancements, and a few other notable improvements I want to mention. These include:<\/p>\n