SolidWorks is a CAD/CAE software by Dassault Systèmes for Windows. There are 28 versions from 95 to 2020, with 2021 beta release. Three main commercial versions: Standard, Professional, and Premium. Three education versions: Student Design Kit, Education Edition, and Student Edition
Hole Wizard creates various hole types for bolts, nuts, and screws. Tool works on both planar and non-planar surfaces. Creates 2D sketches for planar surfaces and 3D sketches for non-planar
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3D modeling is essential for aeronautics and aerospace industries. Additive manufacturing enables complex designs at lower costs. CAD software provides visualization, analysis, and rapid prototyping
SolidWorks helps plan, manage projects and create 3D models. Some users report continuous crashes without warning messages
Direct translation of 3ds Max scenes with lights, cameras, materials and geometry. Cinema 4D import preserves scene hierarchies, instances, layers and animations. Revit and SketchUp Pro support direct file transfer with consumable format. IFC format import includes hierarchy, instancing and metadata support. Rhino 3D import prepares surface models for real-time use