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Master the Relations Tool in 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

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  INTRODUCTION                        Unlike traditional CAD, where file searches are manual and tedious, the 3DEXPERIENCE Relations tool visualizes the "digital thread" of your design. It replaces fragmented folder structures with a transparent, interconnected map, instantly revealing the engineering intent and dependencies behind every object. The Relations app maps complex database links into a visual web, allowing engineers to see exactly how one change ripples across assemblies, parts, and documents related to them.   THE EVOLUTION: From "File Paths" to "Data Map"             Traditional SOLIDWORKS relies on fragile external references that breaks if folder paths change. In contrast, the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform uses a robust database where objects are connected via Relational Links. The Relations ...

3DEXPERIENCE SIMULIA Structural Performance Engineer | Advanced Simulation

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  Introduction Structural simulation plays a pivotal role in achieving key business objectives, reducing risks, ensuring compliance with standards, and reducing time to market. Structural Simulation software enables users to: Minimize product complexity and cost Minimize risks of failure Optimize competitive positioning Satisfy corporate or government standards Accelerating product launches Advanve Simulation in Cloud Structural Performance Engineer is an advanced simulation role featuring Abaqus® technology that enables SOLIDWORKS® users to perform linear, nonlinear, static and low-speed dynamic events structural simulations by leveraging high-performance computing (HPC) on the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. Not only can you run simulations on the cloud, but you can safely store your data on the platform to access it anytime for easy collaboration, from anywhere on any connected device.     Analysis more complex physics wit...

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026: Key Enhancements for Smarter Data Management

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  Introduction SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 introduces powerful enhancements that improve vault administration, security, usability, and upgrade efficiency. From workflow archiving and advanced folder navigation to stronger encryption and smarter file version upgrades, these updates help organizations manage product data more securely and efficiently across teams and locations. NEW ENHANCEMENTS IN SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 Archive Workflows: Ø We can now archive workflows directly within the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration tool. Ø This new capability allows administrators to manage and preserve obsolete or legacy workflows without deleting them from the vault database. Ø Archiving helps maintain a streamlined environment while retaining access to workflow definitions for reference or auditing purposes. Ø When a workflow is archived, it becomes read-only and is visually identified in the workflow list as “Archived.” Files associated with an archived workflow remain in their curren...

SOLIDWORKS Drawings 2026 Updates: Dimensions, Annotations, and Auto Drawing Tools

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SOLIDWORKS Drawings 2026 introduces several enhancements aimed at improving clarity, accuracy, and efficiency in 2D documentation. From smarter dimension handling and cleaner annotation alignment to automated drawing creation and improved tolerance symbols, these updates help designers create professional, easy-to-read drawings with less manual effort. Adding Breaks to Dimension Lines around Dimension Text You can create gaps in dimension lines to keep them from covering or overlapping the dimension text. How to add breaks to dimension lines (so the text doesn’t overlap): ·         Right-click on the dimension line that crosses over the text. ·         Click “Add Dimension Break.” Optional: ·         To remove the break later, right-click and choose “Remove Dimension Breaks.” ·         To change or adjust the break, right-click and ch...