Updating Models for 3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility

You can update models for compatibility with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. For models that reference other components, you can choose to include those references in the update.

To update the models, right-click the top item in the FeatureManager design tree and click Update for 3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility.

You cannot undo the update.

Update for 3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility is available when documents are not compatible and when the system option Update SOLIDWORKS files for compatibility with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is cleared.

To clear Update SOLIDWORKS files for compatibility with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, click Tools > Options > 3DEXPERIENCE Integration.

The following changes happen when you update the model:
  • Custom properties and configurations align with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

  • In the ConfigurationManager: CAD Family tab, assemblies and parts appear as CAD family objects. Configurations appear as physical products and representations .

  • The Configuration Properties and Properties Summary tabs in the Properties dialog box manage custom and configuration-specific properties.
  • For SOLIDWORKS models that have multiple display states, the active display state is assigned to the physical product. When you insert a component into an assembly, the component uses the display state assigned to the physical product.
  • 3D Interconnect references for assemblies are dissolved and corresponding SOLIDWORKS assembly and part files are created for each component reference. The SOLIDWORKS part files contain the 3D Interconnect feature link to the neutral CAD part file.

After the update, Update for 3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility is no longer available for the model.