SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 delivers smarter tools for sheet metal, structure systems, equations, and reference geometry giving you more flexibility and control.

• Sheet Metal: Offset base flanges from the sketch plane and break both external and internal corners with ease.
• Equation Cleanup: Automatically delete dangling equations when removing associated sketches or features.
• Structure Systems: Improved corner treatment previews and intuitive selection pane for complex joints.
• Cut List Properties: Reference cut list data in configuration properties for seamless PLM/ERP integration.
• Reference Points: Define points using numeric X, Y, Z values for precise layouts and advanced mating.
• Bounding Box Control: Lock bounding box directions to a coordinate system for consistent labeling – even after geometry changes.

Result: More flexibility. Cleaner workflows. Greater precision.

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 makes working with assemblies faster and smarter -reducing saves, improving configuration management, and automating hardware placement.

• Reduced Saves: Cosmetic changes like reference geometry edits, decals, and appearance tweaks no longer trigger unnecessary top-level assembly saves.
• Config & Display State Tables: Faster rendering, adjustable columns, text wrapping, and simplified column management for cleaner workflows.
• AI Fastener Recognition: Automatically detect and mate fasteners – even without mate references – saving time on common assembly tasks.

Result: Work smarter. Save time. Automate those tedious tasks!

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 introduces AI-driven automation and smarter tools to streamline documentation workflows. From automatic drawing generation to enhanced annotation control, these updates save time and improve clarity for manufacturing.

• Auto-generate Drawings: AI creates drawings from parts or assemblies, complete with scaled views and annotations, while you keep working.
• Magnetic Lines: Align notes, weld symbols, and tolerances instantly for a clean, organised layout.
• Dimension Breaks: Dynamic breaks around text improve readability and reduce errors.
• Advanced Tolerances: Custom text in geometric frames and ISO 21920-1 surface finish symbols for compliance and flexibility.
• MBD Enhancements: Hide/show multiple annotations and use filter bars for quick searches in DimXpert.

Result: Faster drawings. Smarter documentation. More time for design.

SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2026 introduces smarter load application, improved diagnostics, and advanced analysis options, making structural validation faster and more intuitive.

• Remote Loads on Shell Edges: Apply remote loads and masses directly to shell edges for accurate sheet metal and plate analysis.
• Setup Diagnostics: Error dialogs now pinpoint missing materials or mesh issues for quick fixes in large studies.
• Rotational Displacement Plots: Define rotation about X, Y, Z axes in degrees or radians for deeper insight into structural behavior.
• Shell Control: Set thick shells as default for better shear stress accuracy in thin plate studies.
• Dynamic Studies: Calculate connector reaction forces in random vibration analysis for pinned joints.
• Beam Enhancements: Apply total force across multiple beams or distributed mass per item for realistic load distribution.
• Response Spectrum Analysis: Assign remote masses without modeling full geometry ideal for seismic and heavy equipment scenarios.
• Buckling Analysis: Filter out negative eigen values for cleaner, more interpretable results.

Result: Smarter setup. Faster solves. Confident decisions.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional 2026 introduces smarter search, improved ownership control, and enhanced Web2 functionality, making collaboration and data management faster and more secure.

• Enhanced Search: Split-button interface for quick access to last searches, favorites, and tools. Wildcard matching now supported across search cards.
• Ownership Transfer: Managers can reassign checked-out files even if changes aren’t checked in thanks to background cache synchronisation.
• Web2 Upgrades: Collapsible info panels, progress indicators, and direct access to Named BOMs for streamlined workflows.
• Preview Expansion: View Parasolid (v37.1) and STEP files directly in eDrawings without opening SOLIDWORKS.
• Admin Enhancements: Advanced conversion controls for SAT, Parasolid, IGS, and eDrawings; dynamic PDF output paths; workflow archive/unarchive options.

Result: Smarter searches. Flexible permissions. Faster reviews.

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 introduces powerful tools to speed up selection, simplify editing, and optimise performance for large assemblies and complex parts.

• Selection Filters: Quickly select entire subassemblies or originating features with new filter options (F5/F6 shortcuts).
• Feature Highlighting: Instantly identify faces and dimensions tied to a feature for faster edits in complex parts.
• Performance Evaluation: Use Select Bodies by Size and Select Bodies by Volume to remove unnecessary detail and reduce graphics load by up to 75%.

Result: Faster selection. Smarter editing. Optimised performance.

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 introduces a major upgrade to rendering workflows with DSPBR support and one-click rendering, bringing realism and speed to your designs.

• DSPBR Appearances: Updated library with advanced lighting, normal maps, and roughness control for ultra-realistic visuals.
• Visualize Compatibility: DSPBR appearances transfer seamlessly for consistent rendering results.
• Render in SOLIDWORKS: Create stunning images directly in SOLIDWORKS with one-click rendering with no extra steps required.
• Stellar Fast Mode on AMD: Near real-time rendering now supported on AMD GPUs for faster scene setup and edits.

Result: Realistic materials. Seamless workflows. Faster rendering.

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 brings smarter collaboration tools, AI assistance, and seamless integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, making teamwork and data management easier than ever.

• Smarter Collaboration & Communication: Aura AI summarisation and chat, direct forum access, 3DSwym integration, conversation groups, iteration comments, and seamless sharing of designs with secure controls.
• Improved Design & Product Data Management: Save configurations as standalone products, automatic drawing stamping, enhanced bookmarks, and Office document routing for reviews and approvals.
• Advanced Modeling & Component Intelligence: Support for deformable components, smart components on the platform, and external design table support.
• Manufacturing-Ready Data & Accuracy: Publish weldment and sheet-metal cutlists to 3DEXPERIENCE and ensure accurate BOMs, references, and traceability across the design lifecycle.

Result: Smarter collaboration. AI-driven insights. Connected workflows.

Efficiency is everything – and SOLIDWORKS 2026 delivers with Selective Loading on 3DEXPERIENCE, a new and smarter way to work with large assemblies.

• Selective Loading: Open only the parts and subassemblies you need to reduce open times and start designing faster.
• Custom Filters: Filter by properties, maturity states, or volumes; save and reuse curated views for precision workflows.
• Connected Documentation: Filters can be referenced in drawings for accurate, consistent representation.

Result: Leaner assemblies. Faster workflows. Smarter design.

SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 introduces powerful enhancements for tubing, piping, and electrical routing, bringing real-world manufacturing detail and faster workflows to your fingertips.

• Multi-Layer Coverings: Apply insulation, jackets, and protective layers directly to routes. Save layer groups as favorites for easy reuse across projects.
• Sketch-Guided Auto Route: Use 3D sketches as guidelines for electrical routes, creating clean, organised paths in one click without manual spline edits.
• Flexible Drawing Sheets: Switch sheet formats while maintaining view scales, annotations, and tables for consistent, professional documentation.

Result: Smarter routing. Faster setup. Real-world accuracy.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2026 delivers smarter tools for schematic design, 3D routing, and harness detailing, streamlining workflows and improving accuracy.

• Manufacturer Part Import: Simplified Excel import with repeated values applied automatically across terminals and circuits.
• Dynamic Connector Insertion: Expanded UI with selection filters for quick pin management on high-pin-count connectors.
• Accessory Assignment: Easily associate accessory parts to circuits and terminals via drag-and-drop or context menu.
• PDF Export Enhancements: Auto-rotate drawings and flexible naming options for structured outputs.
• Connection Point Management: Edit stub lengths for multiple points in a single table, reducing setup time and errors.
• Route Selected Wires: Control individual wire routing for fit checks and design-specific paths.
• Harness Tooltips: Instantly view wire properties, bundle diameter, and connector details, even without routing active.
• Flattened Harness Drawings: Add route properties to connector tables for complete manufacturing documentation.

Result: Smarter schematics. Faster routing. Complete harness documentation.