The release focuses on performance optimization, streamlined workflows, and enhanced collaboration, particularly for large assemblies and complex detailing. The update introduces several highly requested features, such as the Stud Wizard and improved hybrid modeling, aimed at reducing repetitive tasks for designers. Key Performance & Workflow Improvements
: The 'Q' key can be used to momentarily display hidden reference geometry like planes and axes for easier selection during mating or measuring.
: A new native table type allows managing configurations without requiring Microsoft Excel, improving file performance. Data Management & Simulation Search results for solidworks cad 2022 (65)
: Enables the creation of hybrid solid or surface bodies that combine mesh BREP geometry with standard SolidWorks BREP geometry, allowing direct editing of imported mesh files.
: A major addition that allows users to create external threaded stud features easily, providing standard thread sizes and pitches. : A new native table type allows managing
: Significant quality and performance gains when opening, closing, and saving large assemblies. The Large Design Review mode now allows opening subassemblies in either Lightweight or Resolved mode directly from the top-level assembly.
: The shortcut bar now includes a search field to find and add commands quickly. : Significant quality and performance gains when opening,
: Offers more flexibility for placement and rotation, including defining origins numerically via (X, Y, Z) coordinates. User Experience (UX) Enhancements