SolidWorks Professional 2012

A broad suite of tools to help improve the quality of your designs while reducing time to market

SolidWorks Professional 2012 3D CAD software includes a full range of core productivity tools. SolidWorks Professional 2012 3D CAD software includes SolidWorks 3D 2012 mechanical design software, a full range of design communication and CAD productivity tools and SolidWorks Workgroup PDM 2012 (PDMWorks), an easy-to-set-up-and-use product data management (PDM) solution that is uniquely adapted to managing SolidWorks product data for the individual or workgroup.

Just a few new features and functionality available in SolidWorks Professional 2012 include...

• A pushpin function will allow users to put choice drawings, models or assemblies in a quick access flyout menu.
• Users can now switch between units of measure via a selection tool added to the status bar.
• A new command filter search has been added to allow users to search for SolidWorks commands on-the-fly.
  Selecting an item in the graphics view will highlight it and zoom to it within the feature tree.
• Sheet metal users will be able to choose faces to ignore in flat patterns.
• Swept flange feature will be available in the sheet metal functionality.
• A Tangent Flange position function is new.
• Users will be able to set flanges parallel to a sketch.
• An improved equations editor.
• Auto-rebuild for immediate implementation of changes.
• BOMs will be insertable without having a pre-selected view.
• Exploded views will be an option in the View Pallet.
• Balloon order sequencing will be available, with the ability to number around a view from any start location.
• Magnet Lines in drawings.
• Ability to add center marks to entire view.
• A new Design Review mode that allows users to open and explore large assemblies without all the overhead lag including the ability to conduct walk-throughs.
• SolidWorks 2012 will give users the ability to conduct manufacturer part costing using SustainabilityXpress.
• And new motion sensors will be added for actuator forces, baring loads and travel limits.

SolidWorks Workgroup PDM 2012 (PDMWorks) Workgroup Data Management Software minimizes errors and duplicated efforts by capturing file revision histories automatically. Within SolidWorks 2012 CAD Software you can access desired files, determine who has worked on them, and see exactly when changes were made.

With the design tools included in SolidWorks 2012 CAD software you can demonstrate more effectively how products look and perform. Included in the SolidWorks Professional 2012 3D CAD software are eDrawings Professional, SolidWorks animation capability, Photoworks, and 3D Instant Website.

The SolidWorks CAD productivity tools reduce design steps with the use of the SolidWorks Toolbox, FeatureWorks, SolidWorks Utilities, Task Scheduler, and SolidWorks Desgin Checker.

We're confident that SolidWorks Professional 2012 will have a significant impact on your company's design productivity so contact us today to request SolidWorks Professional 2012 prices, request a demo, for more info and for all of your SolidWorks related sales, support, training and other needs. Call 800-364-1652, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or contact your local MLC CAD Systems location.