SOLIDWORKS Premium includes PDM Standard , which provides foundational version control for small teams [20, 22]. Key 2020 improvements include:
: You can apply draft directly within the Extrude feature or as a standalone command from the Features toolbar [1, 2].
: You can now define conditions based on child file states to control the transition of parent files [22]. 5. Collaboration and Compatibility
The new also assists by verifying material definitions and checking if you have sufficient storage for results before you hit "solve" [11]. 4. Integrated Data Management (PDM)
: The PropertyManager offers detailed previews, allowing you to see the impact of angle changes before finalizing the feature [1, 15]. 3. Smarter Simulation and Validation
: To ensure manufacturability, the Draft Analysis tool helps you verify angles, locate parting lines, and identify injection or ejection surfaces [4].
The Premium edition is known for its integrated simulation. A major 2020 update is the Hybrid Mesh capability [6]. This allows you to assign different mesh qualities— for faster solve times or High Quality for critical stress areas—within the same study [6, 9].
: A simplified search box in File Explorer for faster file retrieval [7, 22].
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