New tools for viewing and selection along with improved customisation and Toolbox enhancements
New Zone sectioning for complex sections. Explode improvements include new radial explode
Support for multi bodies. New Triad for dragging along with improved depth control
New tools include quick access to constraints, symmetric angle dimension,midpoint line, segment tool and more
Up to reference pattern, swap feature body, fill pattern count and Variable Pattern Table
Profile center mate, Angle mate controls, Fix/group parts during move, Make Independent and much more
Nonlinear results while solving, load case manager, shell manager, dynamic fatigues loads, cyclic symmetry, self-face contact.
Results Comparison Plot Options
SOLIDWORKS Treehouse, many EPDM enhancements including a browser independent web client for better mobile interaction
Spline leaders, Drawing zones, Rounding options, Do not print layers, Zoom to sheet
New eDrawings user interface, better support for tablets, access to custom properties, better support for Simualtion and Plastics results
Easier 3D printing and the new Windows 8.1 3D Printing driver
Weldments, Castings, Plastic Injection Molding, and 3D Printed Parts support
Cavity symmetry, thickness advisor, vent pressure, non-orthogonal Voxel Meshing.
Custom template creation, tight integration with SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standalone application and more
New capabilities to create, organize and output 3D design data into 3D PDF or eDrawings
Advanced rights management,edit symbols directly using DraftSight, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D Routing Analysis tools...
Added support for sharing BIM data for use AEC software
Rectangular Ducting & Cable Trays
Improved weld member visualisation and gusset creation, internal end caps, weld bead improvements, descriptive cut-list folders...
New Chain Component Pattern for movable energy chain creation
Bend style lofted bends on non parallel sections, visualisations of gusset position in flat pattern, improved sheetmetal mirroring and more
New flatten surface capability. Ability to split surfaces into bodies. Much improved spline on surface and capability to convert splines to style splines
Asymmetric Fillets, Surface Curvature Visulisation, Open Section Cuts, and PhotoView Render Region