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Tools Menu Modifications

The Tools menu now contains some add-in menus. It also groups Xpress products and SOLIDWORKS applications for easier access.

Add-ins

Some add-ins that were accessed from the main menu in previous versions of SOLIDWORKS are now accessed from the Tools menu.

The following add-ins are affected:

  • CircuitWorks
  • Routing
  • SOLIDWORKS Plastics
  • Toolbox

Third-party add-ins accessed from the main menu in previous versions of SOLIDWORKS are also now accessed from the Tools menu. Any new third-party add-in that attempts to create a menu on the main menu will now appear on the Tools menu.

Xpress Products

Products moved to the Tools > Xpress Products menu include:
  • DriveWorksXpress
  • SimulationXpress
  • FloXpress
  • SustainabiltiyXpress
  • DFMXpress

SOLIDWORKS Applications

Products moved to the Tools > SOLIDWORKS Applications menu include:
  • SOLIDWORKS Explorer
  • Part Reviewer
  • Costing
  • Sustainability


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