- Auto-Rotate View on Sketch Edit
The system option, Auto-rotate view normal to sketch plane on sketch creation, has been renamed. It is now available when you edit an existing sketch, as well as when you create a new one.
- Folder Icons in the FeatureManager Design Tree
The folder icons in the FeatureManager design tree indicate the state of items in the folders.
- Logging into SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS provides a login feature. You use the same SOLIDWORKS ID to access the Customer Portal, MySolidWorks, and the SOLIDWORKS Forums.
- Measure Tool Enhancements
The Measure 
tool supports the following additional features:
- Mouse Gestures Enhancements
Mouse gestures are easier to customize.
- Rollback Bar and Freeze Bar User Interface Enhancements
- Scaling of Entities on High-resolution Monitors
Entities such as 3D arrows and sketch relations scale well on high-resolution monitors. These entities scale properly according to the screen size, resolution, and display setting. Improved scaling increases the visibility of these entities and makes it easier to work on high-resolution monitors.
- Show File Names and Descriptions in Design Library
You can display file names or descriptions of reusable elements (such as features, sketches, parts, or assemblies) in the lower panel of the Design Library.
- Task Pane Changes
Some items from the Task Pane have been moved to the new Welcome dialog box.
- Touch-based Interactions
Touch-based interactions are easier and more intuitive.
- Welcome Dialog Box
When you open the SOLIDWORKS software, the Welcome dialog box provides a convenient means to open documents, view folders, access SOLIDWORKS resources, and stay updated on SOLIDWORKS news.