The software reduces graphical clutter by showing relevant tools only when you click on specific geometry.
The was retired and replaced by eDrawings Viewer 2015, which was 64‑bit only. Microsoft Office 2007 was no longer supported, and the Swedish localization of SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM was discontinued.
: The software streamlined common tasks, such as the ability to preview hidden components and use the "Selection Filter" more intuitively to manage large assemblies.
: Significant performance boosts in handling large assemblies, reducing lag when working with hundreds or thousands of components. Advanced Integrated Solutions solidworks 2015
The 2015 release included improvements to FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools, such as better meshing capabilities and faster solver times for complex studies.
Simulation continued to be tightly integrated within the CAD environment, allowing users to move seamlessly from design to validation without exporting files.
This article explores the core features, performance improvements, and specialized tools that defined SolidWorks 2015. 1. Key Performance and User Interface Improvements The software reduces graphical clutter by showing relevant
Provided the ability to split surfaces easily, simplifying complex mold and plastic part designs.
| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | | Sort parts by mass, volume, or custom properties (good for lightweighting). | | Design Checker | Ensure drawings meet company standards (templates, fonts, tolerances). | | Compare Documents | Find geometry or property differences between two parts/drawings. | | Feature Freeze | Prevent recalculation of complex features while editing later ones. | | Defeature | Remove proprietary geometry before sharing files externally. |
Managing large assemblies is often the most resource-intensive part of product design. SolidWorks 2015 introduced smart tools to make assembly modeling more intuitive. : The software streamlined common tasks, such as
: Improved performance over legacy fillet bead commands, featuring "smart weld" tools for faster path creation. UI & File Efficiency
Added support for estimating costs for weldments, plastic/cast parts, and 3D printed components. Simulation Performance: