Dassault launches SolidWorks 2011
Dassault’s main line computer-aided design tool sees an update in 2011 to bring it in line with customer’s latest demands.
of the software has been enhanced allowing for designers to work more efficiency and also save costs when it comes down to the engineering of a project. Dassault has noted that there are many more people now using its software and the projects that are being taken on are getting larger. Dassault now sees that projects are getting more data intense and has looked at the memory management of its software, which has now been enhanced in this version meaning that designers will be able to stay in assembly for longer without seeing a degradation in the operation of the software. Das sault has launched this
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latest update with the customer’s expectations in mind. One of the most significant features that has been added to the software is the Defeature tool, which allows the designer to strip out important details out of models to have control over how much of the model can be viewed. Simon Booker, VP marketing EMEA, highlights the importance of the tool: “With this feature you can strip the model back to the sub assembly and then fill in the space. So essentially you keep the keep the skin and turn the model in to a solid block, but are still able to do intelligent modelling. This gives the customer better IP protection.” The other significant feature that has
been added to SolidWorks 2011 is the 3DVIA Composer software.3DVIA has come from Dassault’s sister company Dassault Systemes. What 3DVIA Composer brings to SolidWorks is the ability for the designer to instantly create linked views and videos and has the capability to do a storyboard. Mr Booker commented: “This is a great piece of software for communicating the technical content if you using it to communicate with a client or a
The Naval Architect April 2011
s part of the update from Dassault which includes updates and features, the core
The user can create interactive storyboards by drag-dropping views that link with each other and create a guided experience for recipients, be it step-by- step procedures or product manuals.
The new walk-through functionality inside SolidWorks allows the user to navigate through the design at fixed eye (camera) height off a base of reference surface.
partner how things are meant to work or fit together. You can add direction arrows showing which way objects are meant to move as well. People are really starting to pick up on this type of presentation.” Mr Booker also highlights that with
the drive of technology is pushing software further and more is expected from the design packages, “People will not be happy until they can view a model of a jumbo on their iphones”, he comments. But, Dassault has already thought of that with its 3DVIA package, which has 3DVIA Mobile which does allow customers to now view designs on their smart phones. “This is becoming more popular now. The debate for the designer is where am I going. As he is not going to design on a tablet, but he can show customers. This will become more important in the future as this type of technology booms. It also gives richness in communicating the idea”, added Mr Booker. Walkthrough capability has now
been added to the software using photorealistic images and animation. The walkthrough facility has a computer game-like feel to it, highlights Mr Booker. Further, additions to the software are the fast drawing
The Defeature command enables users to repurpose their existing detailed assemblies by controlling the level of detail in one simple operation.
detailing, allowing for quick and easy alignment. Planar simplification and enhanced beam analysis, which uses planar simplification to analysis parts geometry instead of analysing the entire structure. Dassault has also tailored it flow simulation for unique challenges of
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and HVAC systems. The user can now create faster piping in the enhance, with the addition of piping weld gaps, cosmetic weld beads, groove and filet welds and weld summary tables that include all the weld data can now be created. Along with this a smart weld selection tool has been added. NA
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