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(continued...) Cross hatching can be ignored on drawing import and potential problem areas such as overlaid lines can be repaired.
Orthographic views can then be projected onto a 'glass box' with alignment achieved by specifying corresponding edges or points.
Chain outlines can be selected as model profiles with the start and extent positions of their features specified on a perpendicular view.
Although these tools all appear on a 2D-3D toolbar, many can also be useful in regular modelling.
Planning the modelling of composite components such as hinged moulded parts has always required careful thought.
The split part function allows the full moulded form to be modelled and then be divided and automatically loaded into a new assembly.
New assembly mates include cylinder tangent and point coincident options.
Tools have also been added to diagnose mate problems with colour coding indicating features causing or contributing to the problem.
Dynamic manipulation of parts within an assembly has always been a strength in SolidWorks.
This is enhanced by the ability to move multiple parts simultaneously and most significantly to interact with other components.