SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) Matrix

Explore the finer capabilities in each version of SOLIDWORKS MBD using this product matrix.

Compare SOLIDWORKS MBD Capabilities

	SOLIDWORKS STANDARD	SOLIDWORKS MBD STANDARD
SOLIDWORKS	MBD	STD
3D PRODUCT MANUFACTURING INFORMATION (PMI) DEFINITION
Intelligent Dimensioning, Tolerancing, Annotation (DimXpert) Freestyle Dimensioning, Annotation (Reference Dimensions) Comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM)	✔	✔
DimXpert in Assembly	✔
3D PMI ORGANISATION
3D Annotation Views	✔	✔
Automatic show and hide annotations as a model rotates		✔
3D Views capturing Annotation Views, Configurations, Display States, Section View, and other View Settings		✔
3D Model Break Views		✔
3D Radial Explode Views		✔
3D OUTPUT
Publish to eDrawings	✔	✔
3D Output Template Customisation		✔
Rich Predefined 3D Output Templates		✔
3D PDF with 3D PMI, Views, and Meta Properties		✔