With newest update to version R20232x GA of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform coming November 19th/20th, a long list of enhancements and additions have been added to the platform. In the following we have highlighted 5 of the coolest functions:
1 – Display transparent models in drawings
In SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Connected you can now display transparent models in your drawings with the Hidden Lines Removed and Hidden Lines Visible Display Styles.
2 – Automatically optimize resolved mode (SOLIDWORKS & SOLIDWORKS Connected)
A new setting makes it possible for SOLIDWORKS to optimize resolved mode on assemblies. This setting effectively hides the Lightweight mode, and instead SOLIDWORKS automatically retrieves model data when needed. This will speed up your workflow significantly when working with assemblies. This setting is optional, so if you like to have full control of the Lightweight mode, this is still possible.
3 – 3D Creator gets a bunch of upgrades
In 2023 3D Creater gets a bunch of upgrades. The Properties panel is getting an overhaul providing more possibilities and better overview while editing your design. The graphics performance on drag and drop actions in assemblies have been improved. Live updates shows out-of-date components in your Physical Products. Thin Lofts also gets more options for finetuning the result.
4 – 3D Sculptor gets Soft Selection
3D Sculptor role now provides even greater control over the way your model deforms when dragging a point on the mesh. With Soft Selection you can adjust the influence a drag has on surrounding points. The CTRL+Z shortcut is also more efficient now, when used the mesh selection will be retained afterwards making the workflow faster.
5 – The Change Action app is now Change Execution
Change Action is getting an overhaul in 2023. The Change Action app will now be called Change Execution. The app will provide a Home Page from where you can view access and work with your Change Actions, Change Orders and Change Requests. From the Home Page you can also create new Change Actions and Change Requests.
The full list of improvements and changes can be found in the 3DSwym Community Wiki tree on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform user’s community, or by clicking this link:
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R2022x FD04:
With newest update to version R2022x FD04 of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform coming September 17th/18th, a long list of enhancements and additions have been added to the platform. In the following we have highlighted 4 of the coolest functions:
1 – Open files from your 3DEXPERIENCE platform through SOLIDWORKS fast and effortlessly (3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS and Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS)
From update FD04, it will be even easer to open files from 3DEXPERIENCE directly from within SOLIDWORKS. The "Open" menu has been revamped to make it possible to navigate through and open files from your 3DEXPERIENCE platform right away.
2 – Product Explorer app
It is now possible to extract native SOLIDWORKS data directly from 3DEXPERIENCE in a browser. The Product Explorer app will now offer an option for exporting CAD files from outside of SOLIDWORKS.
3 – Improved Dashboard/Cockpits list
With the new update, it becomes easier to keep track of you own Dashboards and the preconfigured Dashboards that comes with some of the roles available on the platform. All commercial Dashboards will now be featured in the "My Cockpits" list along with the predefined Dashboards for the Platform Manager role. All your homemade Dashboards will be featured in the "My Dashboards" list.
4 – Bookmark integration for 3D Creator
3D Creator role now supports handling of Bookmarks directly from within the xDesign app. Other additions to the 3D Creator role includes improved feedback and visualization for errors on complex fillets as well as a repolished Mass Properties interface.
The full list of improvements and changes can be found in the 3DSwym Community Wiki tree on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform user’s community, or by clicking this link:
R2022x FD03:
With newest update to version R2022x FD03 of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, a long list of enhancements and additions have been added to the platform. In the following we have highlighted 5 of the coolest functions:
1 – Offline mode for SOLIDWORKS Connected (3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS
Finally, it is now possible to work in offline mode with the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS role. SOLIDWORKS Connected can be made available for offline usage in a period of 30 days. When doing so it is essential to remember to download all necessary files and lock them to your user as well before activating the offline mode. Upon reconnecting the changes made to the files can be saved to the platform
2 – JAVA is no longer required when installing the Design with SOLIDWORKS app or the SOLIDWORKS Connected app
From R2022x FD03 the user will no longer have to make sure that the correct JAVA version is installed on the local machine. This should make for a smoother install process.
3 – The Welcome app
A Welcome-app has been added to both the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS role and the 3D Creator role. This app contains quick access to all the different xApps as well as links to forums, e-learning material and guides on how to get started with the roles. Hopefully we will see this integrated in more roles in the future.
4 – Improvements to the 3DEXPERIENCE files on This PC task pane
Some improvements has been made to the overview of local files through the "3DEXPERIENCE files on This PC" task pane. Now it is possible to reorder columns by dragging, like we know from the MySession task pane. It is also possible to sort the list using any of the columns. Selecting entries on the list is now easier with the addition of the selection checkboxes, which also offers a one-click-method to select every entry at once.
5 – Add Drawings to Exchange Packages
It is now possible add Drawings to Exchange Packages created with the Data Exchange Utility. The Drawings doesn't have to be locally present on the machine, as the tool will automatically retrieve the requested files from the platform. It is also possible to save these packages directly to 3DDrive for more seamless collaboration.
The full list of improvements and changes can be found in the 3DSwym Community Wiki tree on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform user’s community, or by clicking this link:
R2022x FD02:
With newest update to version R2022x FD02 of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, a long list of enhancements and additions have been added to the platform. In the following we have highlighted 5 of the coolest functions:
1 – Search in widget
It is now possible to make a search directly within a widget app. To uset his function all you have to do is – click the widget dropdown-menu (1) and select Search in widget (2). Now you can enter a search contained only to the content of the chosen widget.
2 – Download multiple files at the same time with Bookmark Editor
It is now possible to download multiple files at once through the Bookmark Editor app. To do so, just mark the desired files and click Download File. The selected files will now be downloaded to your PC.
3 – Drag & drop from SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
It is now possible to drag a component from SOLIDWORKS FeatureDesign Manager Tree and place it directly in the 3DEXPERIENCE Task Pane – i.e., this makes the process of assigning Bookmarks to your CAD files even easier.
4 – Transition rule to prevent accidental release of content
It is now possible to setup a transition rule to stop a 2D-Drawing from changing maturity state, if the referenced components is not in the correct maturity state. This way you can make sure that no 2D-Drawing is sent to the “Released” maturity state before all referenced components is also in the “Released” maturity state.
5 – Display only the selected tenant
It is now possible to have only the tenant you are currently working on shown. This can be an advantage if you are working with multiple tenants, but only wish to see the content from the currently active tenant.
The full list of improvements and changes can be found in the 3DSwym Community Wiki tree on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform user’s community, or by clicking this link:
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