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18

SolidWorks 2008!!

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SolidWorks announced the release of SolidWorks 2008 this morning (press release). As Matt mentions in his blog, the "Blog Squad" got some advanced access and info last week to what was coming. Since I alpha tested ’08 back in February at SWW ’07, I’ve been chomping at the bit for ’08 to come out. I was so impressed with the updated UI, graphics and functionality. Granted, I’m easily impressed, but this stuff was just awesome! My biggest regret was not being able to beta test this year. I just had too much on my plate to take the time to give the beta versions its just dues. However, I know that many of my fellow bloggers have beta tested. Their links are on the left side of this page.

The "preview" that I, and the other bloggers, got last week was great. A lot of the advanced functionality I’d seen in alpha testing was still in there. With over 250 user requested enhancements, incredible graphics and improved SWIFT (SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology), ’08 is going to make life a lot easier for designers everywhere. The FilletXpert has been vastly improved, as has the DimXpert.

I think one of the coolest things is the ability to reuse existing designs. Basically, you can search your files for pretty much whatever. Once found, Design Clipart dissects the file and then you can drag the sketch, feature, table, etc into your new design.

Another improvement is the addition of DriveWorksXpress in SolidWorks. I talked about this in a previous post, as well as reviewing the product itself…check my archives!

Looks like Lenny has a post up about ’08 as well…

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  • http://www.solidsmack.com Josh

    Hi Jeff, I was wondering if you thought the dissect feature would help you have fewer library features. It seems it might. It’s either doing a quick search or searching through files for a library feature. What do you think?

  • http://www.solidsmack.com Josh

    Hi Jeff, I was wondering if you thought the dissect feature would help you have fewer library features. It seems it might. It’s either doing a quick search or searching through files for a library feature. What do you think?

  • http://profile.typekey.com/jmirisola/ Jeff Mirisola

    Josh,
    Having only seen what dissecting can do, and not actually having used it, my inclination would be to think that one could have fewer library features. The biggest gain, IMO, is that more complex sketches/features can be easily re-used without having to actually recreate them. I really wish I’d had the time to beta test. Actually, I wish I’d been able to get my connection to work quick enough to download the beta version. I’m sure I could have made the time…

  • http://profile.typekey.com/jmirisola/ Jeff Mirisola

    Josh,
    Having only seen what dissecting can do, and not actually having used it, my inclination would be to think that one could have fewer library features. The biggest gain, IMO, is that more complex sketches/features can be easily re-used without having to actually recreate them. I really wish I’d had the time to beta test. Actually, I wish I’d been able to get my connection to work quick enough to download the beta version. I’m sure I could have made the time…

  • http://www.solidsmack.com Josh

    I hear ya, I’ve had some pretty late nights keeping up to date with stuff and creating content and thinking and testing! phew!! more coffee please!!

  • http://www.solidsmack.com Josh

    I hear ya, I’ve had some pretty late nights keeping up to date with stuff and creating content and thinking and testing! phew!! more coffee please!!

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