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Linking Model Properties to Drawings

July 30, 2026

New Content Release

Linking Model Properties to Drawings

Link SOLIDWORKS model properties to drawing notes and title blocks to automate updates and reduce manual documentation work.

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SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview is Live Through Mid-August

July 22, 2026

New Content Release

SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview is Live Through Mid-August

The SOLIDWORKS Preview Program is live from now until mid-August for beta testing!

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Copy and Paste Sketches in SOLIDWORKS

July 18, 2026

New Content Release

Copy and Paste Sketches in SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Sketches can be copied and pasted between documents using simple shortcuts to reuse completed work.

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SOLIDWORKS AI Tools – New in SP2

July 16, 2026

New Content Release

SOLIDWORKS AI Tools – New in SP2

SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP2 includes several new AI tools to automate features for STEP/IGES files, assist with assembly performance analysis, and more.

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Batch Convert 3DEXPERIENCE Files to PDF, STEP, and More without SOLIDWORKS

July 13, 2026

New Content Release

Batch Convert 3DEXPERIENCE Files to PDF, STEP, and More without SOLIDWORKS

Batch convert 3DEXPERIENCE CAD files into PDF, STEP, DXF/DWG, and more without requiring a SOLIDWORKS license.

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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP2

July 9, 2026

New Content Release

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP2

SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP2 includes an improved isolate command, adjustable bend radii for imported sheet metal, and enhancements for drawings, and more.

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Automating Standard Steel Profiles in SOLIDWORKS

July 2, 2026

New Content Release

Automating Standard Steel Profiles in SOLIDWORKS

Learn how the SOLIDWORKS Structural Steel tool automates standard profile creation and simplifies beam analysis.

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Importing DWG & DXF as Sketches in SOLIDWORKS

June 26, 2026

New Content Release

Importing DWG & DXF as Sketches in SOLIDWORKS

Import DWG and DXF files into SOLIDWORKS as sketches to quickly convert 2D drawings into editable 3D models and reduce manual rework.

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Automate Design Checks with Sensors

June 17, 2026

New Content Release

Automate Design Checks with Sensors

Learn how to use SOLIDWORKS Sensors to automate design checks, monitor key parameters, and catch issues before they become costly problems.

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Saving Groups of Selections in SOLIDWORKS

June 10, 2026

New Content Release

Saving Groups of Selections in SOLIDWORKS

Speed up SOLIDWORKS workflows by creating Selection Sets, which let you quickly re-select groups of edges, faces, and components to reduce repetition.

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