- Detailing Mode Enhancements
Dimensions and annotations created in Detailing Mode now update to reflect changes that you make to the model. In addition, you can create and modify break, crop, and detail views, add and edit hole callouts, and edit additional characteristics of existing dimensions and annotations.
- Context Toolbars and Menus in Drawings
In drawings, you can access context toolbars and menus for centerlines, sketches, drawing views, and markups.
- Location of the Hatch Pattern File
You can save the hatch pattern file, sldwks.ptn, in any searchable folder so it is not overwritten when you upgrade SOLIDWORKS®. This is useful if you customize the file.
- VDA Balloons
In drawings, you can tag inspection points according to VDA requirements. VDA balloons are frequently used in the German automotive industry.
- Performance Improvements in Detailing and Drawings
Areas of improvement include Detailing Mode, massive drawings, section views, bills of materials (BOM), cosmetic threads, and opening and saving drawings.