Solidworks 2007
Solidworks 2007
(OP)
A little 2007 info from http://worldcadaccess.typepad.com/
Some 2007 enhancements
*Balloons now link to any attribute, not just part numbers.
*Leaders automatically provide full datum information
*Chamfers and fillets are automatically noted in leaders, and double leaders can be created.
*Sketch blocks allows animation in 2D, such as pulleys and cam systems. Multiple motion paths can be linked together.
*A graphical palette shows previews of all views. Just drag and drop them into layouts.
*Adding dimensions to layouts makes them space apart automatically; no crowding.
*Dimenions can be easily dragged around, while still attached to their parts.
*COSMOS now handles beam elements, including those with welds.
*New SWIFT technology does a true tolerance stackup. Tolerance expert ensures tolerances are correct.
*Tell Swift where the critical tolerance, the other tolerances are adjusted automatically.
*The minimum and maximum tolerances are shown graphically.
*Optimization in COSMOS Express...
*A goal like "minimum factor of safety" is calcualted automatically.
*SWIFT automatically fillets the entire model at once. *FeatuerExpert applies part lines automatically.
*In sheetmetal design...
*Unfolding automatically displays the bend lines.
*Edge flanges can be applied to curved eges, which can also be unfolded.
*Making parts concentric: the new MultiMate command puts gears and shafts together in a single click.
*Freeform for pushing and pulling surfaces.
*Specify control points for moving surfaces.
*Mesh preview helps see the modified shape.
*Sharing data...
*Missing features are generated automatically thru Toolbox.
*New rack and pinion mating links rotatary motion with linear travel.
*Copy Design gathers all files needed to transmit a design by email, etc.
*New belt command wraps belts or chains around pulleys and idlers; can specify fixed distances.
*Convert centerline to a belt object. Move a pulley and the belt actuates the others.
*Focus of SW 2007 is in four areas"
* 2D
* Product design
* New design tools
* Ability to design new products.
Some 2007 enhancements
*Balloons now link to any attribute, not just part numbers.
*Leaders automatically provide full datum information
*Chamfers and fillets are automatically noted in leaders, and double leaders can be created.
*Sketch blocks allows animation in 2D, such as pulleys and cam systems. Multiple motion paths can be linked together.
*A graphical palette shows previews of all views. Just drag and drop them into layouts.
*Adding dimensions to layouts makes them space apart automatically; no crowding.
*Dimenions can be easily dragged around, while still attached to their parts.
*COSMOS now handles beam elements, including those with welds.
*New SWIFT technology does a true tolerance stackup. Tolerance expert ensures tolerances are correct.
*Tell Swift where the critical tolerance, the other tolerances are adjusted automatically.
*The minimum and maximum tolerances are shown graphically.
*Optimization in COSMOS Express...
*A goal like "minimum factor of safety" is calcualted automatically.
*SWIFT automatically fillets the entire model at once. *FeatuerExpert applies part lines automatically.
*In sheetmetal design...
*Unfolding automatically displays the bend lines.
*Edge flanges can be applied to curved eges, which can also be unfolded.
*Making parts concentric: the new MultiMate command puts gears and shafts together in a single click.
*Freeform for pushing and pulling surfaces.
*Specify control points for moving surfaces.
*Mesh preview helps see the modified shape.
*Sharing data...
*Missing features are generated automatically thru Toolbox.
*New rack and pinion mating links rotatary motion with linear travel.
*Copy Design gathers all files needed to transmit a design by email, etc.
*New belt command wraps belts or chains around pulleys and idlers; can specify fixed distances.
*Convert centerline to a belt object. Move a pulley and the belt actuates the others.
*Focus of SW 2007 is in four areas"
* 2D
* Product design
* New design tools
* Ability to design new products.
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP3.0 on WinXP SP2






RE: Solidworks 2007
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Solidworks 2007
The multiple leaders for Radius and Chamfer dimensions will be big. As will the edge flange on curved edges. I see people asking how do these all the time.
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP3.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: Solidworks 2007
The SWIFT tolerance stack is something I've asked for, it will be a good start.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: Solidworks 2007
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Solidworks 2007
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RE: Solidworks 2007
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP3.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: Solidworks 2007
RE: Solidworks 2007
"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers."
Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943.
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?
RE: Solidworks 2007
Best Regards,
Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 5.0 & Pro/E 2001
Dell Precision 370
P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
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RE: Solidworks 2007
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Solidworks 2007
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According to Chris Garcia it takes 3D annotation into the drawing views. Since I'm not using 2006 yet I can't comment of 3D Annotation.
Best Regards,
Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 5.0 & Pro/E 2001
Dell Precision 370
P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
o
_`\(,_
(_)/ (_)
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." - Henry Ford
RE: Solidworks 2007
"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers."
Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943.
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?
RE: Solidworks 2007
This annotations views can be then inserted into the drawing.
So I wonder what's different. Maybe something with the tolerance analysis?
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP3.0 on WinXP SP2