ME4 (SOLIDWORKS) Flashcards
was founded in 1993
SolidWorks
SolidWorks was founded by
Jon Hirschtick
Where did Jon Hirschtick graduate?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hirschtick’s goal
was to create a software that could be used by engineers and designers
on their personal computers.
Initial release of SolidWorks
1995
Initial Release: First version of SolidWorks, focusing on 3D CAD.
Basic Features: Basic solid modeling capabilities, sketching, and part modeling
SolidWorks 1995
User Interface Improvements: Enhanced usability with more intuitive tools.
Sheet Metal Tools: Improved tools for designing sheet metal parts.
Motion Simulation: Basic motion analysis introduced.
SolidWorks 2001 Plus
CosmosWorks Integration: Advanced simulation tools integrated.
PhotoWorks: Basic rendering tools for better visualization.
Design Table Enhancements: Improved design automation using Excel.
SolidWorks 2004
SpeedPak: Improved performance for large assemblies.
DimXpert: Automated dimensioning for parts.
FeatureManager Design Tree: Enhanced tree management tools.
SolidWorks 2008
SolidWorks Simulation: Integrated simulation for more complex analysis.
3DVIA Composer: Tools for creating technical communication materials.
Assembly Visualization: Enhanced tools for managing large assemblies.
SolidWorks 2010
Large Design Review: Improved performance for large assemblies.
Feature Freeze: Ability to freeze features in the design to improve performance.
Equation Manager: Enhanced equation management for parametric designs.
SolidWorks 2012
Style Spline: Enhanced spline creation tools for complex curves.
Path Length Dimension: Tools for measuring and controlling the length of sketch paths.
Enhanced Assembly Mates: Improved mate handling for better assembly management.
SolidWorks 2014
Advanced Mates: Additional mate types and better control over existing mates.
Treehouse: A tool for visualizing and managing complex assemblies.
Flatten Surface: Tools for flattening complex surfaces for manufacturing
SolidWorks 2016
Topology Study: Design optimization based on material usage.
SolidWorks CAM: Integration of CAM tools for manufacturing.
Tab and Slot: Feature for creating tab and slot connections in sheet metal.
SolidWorks 2018
Overlapping Mates Detection: Enhanced ability to detect and manage mate
conflicts in assemblies.
Silhouette Defeature: Simplify models by removing internal components,
preserving only the outer silhouette, for faster performance and intellectual
property protection.
Detailing Mode: Open large assemblies in a mode that allows you to quickly
create and edit drawing views without needing to load the full assembly model.
Make Part Flexible: Allow the same part to have different configurations within
the same assembly, reflecting its flexibility in different situations.
SolidWorks 2020