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SOLIDWORKS 2026 Service Pack 1 features AI tools and virtual companions that streamline design, drawings, and workflows with prompt-based automation.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Service Pack 1 features AI tools and virtual companions that streamline design, drawings, and workflows with prompt-based automation.

The SolidProfessor Platform Tour provides a demonstration of the user interface, course library, and additional professional and team development tools.

AI Fastener Recognition provides automatic mating for all nuts, bolts, and washers in SOLIDWORKS format, including those outside of the Toolbox add-in.

Use the Split feature to divide a part into multiple bodies without removing material.

SOLIDWORKS PDM has received several enhancements for 2026, including the ability to assume ownership of a checked-out file without losing local changes.

The Route Management App can be used to define and implement data management standards to control documents on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

This live presentation introduces techniques for designing CAD models faster while maintaining accuracy and flexibility in anticipation of future revisions.

Sheet Formats can be swapped in SOLIDWORKS drawings to increase sheet size or update title blocks without impacting existing drawing views.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 features several quality of life and performance enhancements for assemblies, including AI fastener recognition.