Recent versions (2024–2026) focus on for automating drawing creation and assembly.
As of late 2025 and early 2026, SOLIDWORKS is celebrating of innovation since its initial release in November 1995. 1995: The Birth of a Revolution
Added core tools like , Smart Mates , and the Hole Wizard . It introduced the , allowing users to see
It introduced the , allowing users to see the chronological history of how a model was built. 1996–2010: Rapid Feature Expansion
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform launched in 2012, bringing cloud-based collaboration. Introduced and Large Assembly Mode in the early 2000s
SOLIDWORKS 95 debuted as the first Windows-native CAD system.
Introduced and Large Assembly Mode in the early 2000s. 2011–2025: The Cloud and AI Era It introduced the
The phrase "solid feature: 'years'" most likely refers to the over the last three decades, particularly regarding SOLIDWORKS and its influential feature-based modeling system. 🕒 The 30-Year Evolution of SOLIDWORKS