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Automating Standard Steel Profiles in SOLIDWORKS

July 2, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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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Is Industry Getting the GD&T Training It Needs? A New Survey Wants to Find Out.

June 23, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Is Industry Getting the GD&T Training It Needs? A New Survey Wants to Find Out.

University researchers are surveying industry professionals on GD&T workforce needs.

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Automate Design Checks with Sensors

June 17, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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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Content Release – SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and Design Library

June 16, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Content Release – SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and Design Library

A rebuilt SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and Design Library course is now available with updated workflows, reusable design strategies, and additional topics.

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Saving Groups of Selections in SOLIDWORKS

June 10, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

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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Using Smart Components in SOLIDWORKS

June 3, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Using Smart Components in SOLIDWORKS

Automate repetitive assembly tasks in SOLIDWORKS with Smart Components, which carry associated features and hardware.

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Sort & Color Code SOLIDWORKS Assembly Components

May 28, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Sort & Color Code SOLIDWORKS Assembly Components

Optimize large assemblies in SOLIDWORKS with Assembly Visualization – Sort, rank, and color code components by mass, performance, and more.

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Splitting a Bill of Materials

May 20, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Splitting a Bill of Materials

SOLIDWORKS Bills of Materials can be split into multiple tables to improve drawing clarity, organization, and readability in large assemblies.

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Find and Organize 3DEXPERIENCE Files with Content Explorer

May 15, 2026

CAD, CAM, & BIM

Find and Organize 3DEXPERIENCE Files with Content Explorer

The new Content Explorer app makes finding and organizing files significantly easier in 3DEXPERIENCE and complements the functionality of Bookmark Editor.

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