SolidWorks 2013 - view manipulator to access all usual views, ability to visualize center of gravity in assembly, hold multiple exploded view states, previous release interop, Al Dean & Jeff Mirisola, DEVELOP 3D, Oct 14, 2012

SolidWorks 2012 Marks Debut of Cost Analysis - costing module to estimate costs of parts, ability to explode multi-body parts, freeze features, magnetic line function to align ballooned text, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2012

New Project, and 2012 Experience - author disheartened with SolidWorks, feels company is losing its focus, drive, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Nov 13, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 - updated data import workflow, command search, ambient occlusion, equation solve tool, large design review mode, motion optimization, Al Dean, DEVELOP 3D, Sep 27, 2011

SolidWorks Premium 2012 - cost analysis tool, motion optimization feature, large design review, feature freeze, pin/unpin option, highly praised by Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Sep 21, 2011

Looking for BetterCAD - user's perspective on SolidWorks software improvement with every release, Gerald Davis, upFront.eZine, Mar 15, 2011

Simulation Advisor - works with SolidWorks Simulation interface by starting appropriate PropertyManagers, linking to online help topics, analyze workflow through simulation output, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 25, 2011

To Cloud: What Is n!Fuze? - allows online collaboration by sharing workspaces, functionality provided so invited guests download files, versioning supported, Carol Streetz, SolidNotes, Feb 21, 2011

InspectionXpert For SolidWorks Review - identified information in characteristic tree, project refresh function used if dimensions are added or if drawing is changed, fcsuper, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 14, 2011

n!Fuze Announcement at SolidWorks World 2011 - SolidWorks targeting customers who need data management, collaboration, but not ready for full PDM application, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 3, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 New Feature - Large Design Review - parts loaded in light weight visualization mode, pan, zoom smoothly, switch back/forth to detailed mode easily, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Feb 4, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 New Feature - Costing - detail cost breakdown, easy to understand features, see updated costs immediately, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Jan 30, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 New Feature - Motion Optimization - wide variety of side variations managed automatically, use sliders to see required action immediately, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Jan 30, 2011

3D, Games, Product Development - POST3D, introduced at SolidWorks World, allows users to interact with products in a game-like environment complete with avatar, Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank, Jan 27, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Sneak Peek - sheet metal swept flange, equation editor, exploded views available from drawing palette, bill of materials without preselecting views, more, RickyJordan.com, Jan 27, 2011

SolidWorks n!Fuze: Cloud Remake of PLM Collaboration? - changes tracked using characteristics, application for navigating, commenting, downloading, collaborative functionality available, Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank, Jan 26, 2011

n!Fuze: First Cloud-based Product Announcement - driven by ENOVIA V6, sign up for public beta, can be purchased later this year, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Jan 22, 2011

What’s New in SolidWorks 2012 - pin documents to documents-used flyout, unit switching, choose faces to ignore in sheet metal, new equation dialog, more, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic.com, Jan 26, 2011

PhotoView 360 2011: Experience, Pt 2 - mountain bike rendering, 'save layered image' results, SolidWorks window can't be used when PV window is rendering, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blogs, Jan 18, 2011

SolidWorks 2011 Measures Up - automatic dimension re-arrangement, part de-featuring tool, sharing of parameter values, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Sep 9, 2010

SolidWorks Rolls Out 200+ New Features for 2011 - realistic rendering tools, drafting improvements, welding, IP protection, accurate sheet-metal bending, motion simulation, Randall Newton, Vektorrum, Sep 8, 2010

2011 Pt 2 - No More Shiny Stuff - lowering memory footprint, lengthening time between restarts in SolidWorks 2011, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Sep 6, 2010 (see also Pt 1)

Early Look at SolidWorks 2011 Premium - using DEFEATURE command, 3D surface extrusion function, graphical representation of weld beads, automatically aligning drawing dimensions, Walk through function, Kenneth Wongs' Virtual Desktop, Sep 1, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: More Features, Faster Design, Fewer Beatings - updates to parts, assemblies, drawings, Photoview 360, interface has visual improvements over 2010, better options, better performance, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 2, 2010

SolidWorks Sustainability - a Second Look - using SustainabilityXpress, quick, easy, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Aug 25, 2010

A First Look at SolidWorks Sustainability - meeting demand for eco-friendly products, life cycle assessment, Lisa Van Giesen, FISHER/UNITECH, July 21, 2010

A Look at SolidWorks Sustainability - working on assemblies, using Sustainability Xpress to calculate design environmental impact, Sustainability/ Sustainability Xpress are comparison tools, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, May 21, 2010

SolidWorks 2010: Faster & Smarter - introduction of gesture-based sketching, modeling, Sustainability Xpress plug-in, design study feature for generating configurations, event-based motion simulation, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Jan 3, 2010

Better by Design - SolidWorks 2010 has SustainabilityXpress tool, SketchBook Pro style wheel, ability to select multiple faces, easier publishing of models to 3D ContentCentral, better model visualization, David Chadwick, CAD User, Oct/Nov 2009

A Quick Look at SolidWorks 2010 - split line feature, impressive hole wizard tool, improved drawing creation capabilities, ability to create display states for parts, Phil Sluder, CADdigest.com, Nov 30, 2009

SolidWorks 2009: A Solid Improvement - dockable CommandManager, improved sketch functionality, SpeedPak for faster assembly performance, but eDrawings program doesn't show display states, Josh Mings, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009

SolidWorks 2009 - First Impressions - install smooth, no template dynamic sketch dimensioning issues, sheet metal improvements, new functionalities, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Jan 14, 2009

SolidWorks 2009 Pulls Out All the Stops - version concentrates on speed, 'design not software.' quality of design, more, Mike Hudspeth, CADdigest.com, Dec 9, 2008

Cadalyst All-Star Awards 2008 - HP xw4600 and LP3065 30" LCD, Xi PowerGo Duo XT, NVIDIA FX 3700 graphics card, Autodesk Design Review 2009, AutoLINE 2009, SolidWorks 2009, Vico Virtual Construction Suite 2008, Nancy Johnson, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 - new version handles large assemblies, easy to use features, installation, better interoperability, customization tools, more, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008

Software Review: PDM Software Handles Enterprise Engineering Data - easily manage files allowing information sharing across organization, Brian McElyea, Machine Design, Nov 5, 2008

PhotoView 360 vs PhotoWorks: User Interface - simplified user interface for quick rendering, good results, little input compare to PhotoWorks SolidWorks like interface, comparison over various features, conclusion, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 10, 2008

PhotoView 360 vs PhotoWorks: Image Output - comparing, rendering images using SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 9, 2008

Dassault Systems SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009 Provides 'Item-Centric' PDM and New BOM Functionality - deeper integration with SolidWorks, enhanced BOM functionality for efficiency, flexibility, provides a gateway between engineering and purchasing/finance/ERP systems, sclouther, ARC, Sep 19, 2008

PhotoView 360 Impressions - easy to use rendering package for SolidWorks, advance customization options, save command still not fully functional, Anna Wood, Solid Muse, Sep 29, 2008

Document Creation With SolidWorks 2009 - video shows quick way of creating information data required by design team, Design World, Sep 16, 2008

Support for SolidWorks Drawing and Assembly BOM - video shows SolidWorks 2009 Enterprise PDM displaying BOM tables in assembly and drawing files, edits getting reflected automatically, more, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp, Sep 11, 2008

Pass/Fail Indicators for Bolt Connectors - video displays SolidWorks 2009 new function to show indicator on exceeding stress, indicating for redesign of fastener, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp, Sep 11, 2008

Review on Sham Tickoo's  book on SolidWorks 2008 for Designers - book for beginners and self learners, includes best practice, quick tips, clear explanation for features, tools, more, Gabriella Jack, SolidMentor, Sep 11, 2008

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Numeric Sketch Input - video shows sketch entities automatically create dimensions, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Sep 8, 2008

Book Review: SolidWorks MotionManager 2008 - training book by Rob Rodriguez covers basics of animation functions but no troubleshooting techniques discussed, $60, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 3, 2008

Going Bananas Over Splits - SolidWorks 2009 has ability to create split feature on fly while creating load or restraint, Chris Schaefer, Graphic Systems SolidNotes, Aug 29, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Follow Up: Hole Wizard - propagating hole wizard features down to part level, Mike Puckett's Blog, Sep 2, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Draft Analysis Tool - draft analysis feature is now moved to view menu, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 28, 2008

PhotoView 360 versus PhotoWorks - PhotoView 360 is co-developed with Luxology while PhotoWorks is built into SolidWorks Office, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Aug 28, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Task Scheduler - File Conversion - benefits of file conversion functionality in SolidWorks 2009, Lisa Van Giesen, Fisher/Unitech blog, Aug 29, 2008

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009 Preview - changed interface with state changes, embedded preview, changes in workflow and BOM functionality, more, Justin Webster,  Inflow Technology, Aug 28, 2008

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Materials Database - ability to create custom materials easily, materials unified with simulation library, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 27, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Create a Split Line in Simulation - creating split line on back face of block with mounting tab, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 27, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Merged Materials Databases - read-only database with preset appearances, customized materials can be added, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 26, 2008

What Do You Mean It Doesn't Fit? - SolidWorks 2009 offers sensors to monitor overall volume, surface area, mass, and overall length, Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, Aug 26, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Negative Value Dimensions - using negative value dimensions in slot sketch on face, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 25, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Simulation Tabs - tab at bottom of screen splits feature tree to show simulation studies, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 22, 2008

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Title Block & Custom Properties - property tab builder application working in combination with new title block wizard, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 21 ,2008

SolidWorks 2009: Sensors - sensors can monitor mass properties, interference detection, measurement, and simulation data, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 21 ,2008

SolidWorks 2009: Ghost Images - red dashed lines show missing edges, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 20, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Assembly Cuts Propagate to Part Level - Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 19, 2008

More PhotoView 360 Information - link to video, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 19, 2008

Under the Hood of SolidWorks 2009 - ability to undock all toolbars and managers, new custom properties tab, large assembly performance enhancement, more, Ben Eadie, Design Engineering, Aug 14, 2008

From the Show Floor: SolidWorks World 2007 - SolidWorks 2008 provides faster viewing of large assemblies, duplicates corner, supports ANSI, includes Floxpress, assigns components, more, John Myers, SolidWorks Community, February 7, 2007 (requires free registration)

SolidWorks 2007 Office Premium - new indexing search engine, enhanced sketch blocks, freeform surfacing, SWIFT for 3D modeling, ScanTo3D add-in, more, highly recommended by Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, January 1, 2007

Intelligent Design Just Got Smarter - SolidWorks 2007 offers new SWIFT technology, belt/chain assembly feature, new Freeform Surface feature, drafting improvements, more, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, December 2006

Software Keeps Focus on Design, Not CAD - SolidWorks 2007 Office Premium has SWIFT feature, new Google-like search tool, improved Sketch Block tool, and more for complex modeling, Mike Hudspeth, Machine Design, December 14, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary -- All's Well That Ends Well - class room training by a certified instructor speeds up training, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, November 27, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary Part 6 -- Software Won't Load - SolidWorks won't run, possible conflict with anti-virus software during install, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, November 8, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary: Readers Give Encouragement - editor is optimistic after receiving encouragement, a new version of SolidWorks and multimedia tutorials, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, October 26, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary Day 3 -- Grinding to a Halt - online tutorials are not of much help while creating a hex head bolt in SolidWorks 2006, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, October 24, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary Day 2 -- No LIP Command - several attempts needed to create a simple assembly, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, October 19, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary -- Day 1 - creating a simple part was surprisingly easy, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, October 19, 2006

SolidWorks Training Diary--Intro - editor begins journey in learning an MCAD program, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, October 18, 2006

SolidWorks 2007: PDMWorks Workgroup - enhanced vault searching using Microsoft Indexing Service, My PDMWorks Cleanup, no need to restart the vault when undergoing time change, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, October 8, 2006

SolidWorks 2007: SolidWorks Explorer - changed user interface, new SolidWorks Search capability and Pack and Go option, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, September 6, 2006

Enhancements to the SolidWorks Graphical User Interface - FeatureManager design tree, desktop search, SolidWorks explorer, new confirm delete dialog box, keyboard shortcuts, triad, more, SolidWorks Express, September 2006

SolidWorks 2007 Takes the Stage - time-saving SWIFT feature, changed numeric input dialog boxes, sketch mode, isolate command, ability to create multiple leaders, more, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, August 7, 2006

SolidWorks 2007: ScanTo3D Part 2 - surface wizard can create solid/surface body, extract surfaces, and more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, August 22, 2006

SolidWorks 2007: ScanTo3D Part 1 - ScanTo3D work very well with NextEngine scanner, mesh preparation wizard and surface wizard, Ricky Jordan's Blog, August 14, 2006

SolidWorks 2007 Part II - new SolidWorks Explorer application, easy to use routing function, core visualization tools like Animator and PhotoWorks, more, Al Dean, MCAD Online, August 7, 2006

SWIFT and Sure - main feature of SolidWorks 2007 is SWIFT technology for beginners and professionals; improved Sketch Blocks feature, freeform surfacing capabilities, integrated analysis tools, more, David Chadwick, CAD User, June/July 2006

SolidWorks 2007 Unveiled - impressive SWIFT technology, new Freeform surfacing tool, Google-like search function, ScanTo3D software, and many more in SolidWorks 2007, Amy Rowell of Cyon Research, CADwire.net, June 16, 2006

SolidWorks Unveils a Clippy-Like Tool, Only on Steroids - with more than 250 improvements, SolidWorks 2007 has SWIFT tool to help the engineer be more productive, Karen Auguston Field, Design News, June 15, 2006

SolidWorks 2007 - Part I - introduction of SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology, updated surface modeling, Sheet Metal feature, assembly modeling tools, Design Checker, more, Al Dean, MCAD Online, June 15, 2006

SolidWorks 2007 Sneak Preview - new updates include SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology, Design Checker, Sketch Blocks, advanced assembly mechanisms, more, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, June 14, 2006

Cadalyst All Stars - Top Products in 2005 - included are a Dell mobile workstation, HP Designjet, NVIDIA graphics card, 3Dconnexion Space Pilot, Autodesk DWF Composer, SolidWorks and SketchUp, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst Management, December 1, 2005

Mechanical-Design Software for Modeling - SolidWorks' 3D mechanical-engineering software handles design changes very efficiently, command-bar display and Spell Check features add to the enhancement, Machine Design, December 8, 2005

SolidWorks 2006 Streamlines Design, Adds Power - with more than 200 enhancements and new features, SolidWorks 2006 gets October's readers choice award, Desktop Engineering, September 2005

SolidWorks 2006 - features like Sketch blocks, new Large Assembly Mode, Design Checker for drawing, and Smart Components make this release highly recommended, earning it an A, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst Manufacturing, September 1, 2005

SolidWorks in Mold & Die - SolidWorks has most of the tools for mold and die applications, such as for shrinkage, parting lines, adding shutoffs, lifters, but relies on its partner program for manufacture, Al Dean, MCAD Online, September 15, 2005

SolidWorks 2006 - Part II - a look at PDMWorks, eDrawings and analysis features, Al Dean, MCAD Online, August 8, 2005

SolidWorks Gets a Major Upgrade - new feature of SolidWorks 2005 is "Task Pane" which contains major functions needed to get started, including tutorials to help if you're new to design, and a whole list of other resources, Mike Hudspeth, Machine Design, July 2005

SolidWorks 2006 : A Preview - sketch blocks, display features linked multiple viewport views, fill pattern and standards checking are some of the general enhancements to look forward to, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst Manufacturing, June 2, 2005

SolidWorks Unveils SolidWorks 2006 - increase in performance, productivity tools like Smart Components, mainstream design validation capabilities are some of the improvements, DigitalCAD, June 2, 2005

Technology of Choice - a look at software for designing jewelry, SolidWorks, Rhino, Matrix, ArtCAM, JewelSpace, JewelCAD and 3Design Jewel, Susan Wade, AJM Magazine, April 30, 2005 (Rhino reviews, ArtCAM reviews)