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SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD SOFTWARE PACKAGES 
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    Features (click on the redvideoarrow for more information)  SOLIDWORKS
   PREMIUM		 SOLIDWORKS
PROFESSIONAL		 SOLIDWORKS
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    Ease of Use      
    Built-In Tutorials, Searchable Help; Learn Fast    redvideoarrow X X X
    Hot Keys, Customizable Comands, APIs              redvideoarrow X X X
    Get Help Fast; Local and Worldwide Support       redvideoarrow X X X
    Part and Assembly Modeling      
    3D Solid Modeling   redvideoarrow X X X
    Conceptual Design   redvideoarrow X X X
    Assembly Structure Planning: SOLIDWORKS Treehouse  redvideoarrow
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    Direct Model Geometry Modification redvideoarrow X X X
    Large Assembly Design  redvideoarrow X X X
    Advanced Surface Design  redvideoarrow X X X
    Sheet Metal Design  redvideoarrow X X X
    Weldments  redvideoarrow X X X
    Plastic Part Design redvideoarrow X X X
    Mold Design redvideoarrow X X X
    2D Drawings      
    Automatic Drawing View Creation  redvideoarrow X X X
    Automatic Drawing View Updates  redvideoarrow X X X
    Drafting Standards: ANSI, ISO, DIN, JIS, BSI, GOST, GB   redvideoarrow X X X
    Manual and Automated Dimensioning, Tolerancing, Annotations and Symbols      redvideoarrow X X X
    Automatic Bill of Materials (BOM), Exploded Views, Balloon Notes  redvideoarrow X X X
    Hole Tables, Weld Tables, Pipe Bend Tables, Cut Lists and Sheet Metal Bend Notes  redvideoarrow X X X
    Automated Creation of Radial/Cylindrical Exploded Views  redvideoarrow X X X
    Design Reuse Automation      
    Find Your Data (SOLIDWORKS Search)  redvideoarrow X X X
    Design Automation (DriveWorksXpress)  redvideoarrow X X X
    Part and Assembly Configurations  redvideoarrow X X X
    Reuse 2D and 3D CAD Data  redvideoarrow X X X
    3D CAD Models from Suppliers (3DContentCentral.com)  redvideoarrow X X X
    Animations and Visualization      
    Move Assembly by Dragging Components and with Motors redvideoarrow X X X
    CAD Videos  redvideoarrow X X X
    Basic CAD Rendering (RealView)  redvideoarrow X X X
    3D Walk Through/Fly Through redvideoarrow X X X
    Interference Check      
    Collision and Interference Detection redvideoarrow X X X
    Hole Alignment and Thread Checks redvideoarrow X X X
    Collaborate and Share CAD Data      
    3D Interconnect for Associative Import of 3D Models redvideoarrow X X X
    Read Printed Circuit Board Data as 3D Parts (IFC) redvideoarrow X X X
    Import/Export of Printed Circuit Board Designs redvideoarrow X X X
    Print directly to 3D printers: AMF and 3MF formats redvideoarrow X X X
    MCAD to AEC: Prepare and export to AEC applications redvideoarrow X X X
    3D Models for CAD/CAM Integration with CAM Partners redvideoarrow X X X
    View eDrawings® Files redvideoarrow X X X
    3D Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Model Based Definition) redvideoarrow X X X
    2D DXF®/DWG® Data redvideoarrow X X X
    Maintain and Update Existing 2D Drawings – edit and view DWG® files in DraftSight redvideoarrow X X X
    2D to 3D CAD Conversion Tools redvideoarrow X X X
    Convert 3D Solid Parts to Sheet Metal redvideoarrow X X X
    Intellectual Property Protection (Defeature) redvideoarrow X X X
    Design Review Markup and Viewing (Large Design Review) redvideoarrow X X X
    Advanced CAD File Import      
    Interactive Feature Recognition and Conversion redvideoarrow X X X
    Automatic Feature Recognition and Conversion redvideoarrow X X X
    Basic Analysis Tools      
    Part Environmental Impact Analysis redvideoarrow X X X
    Part Structural Analysis redvideoarrow X X X
    Basic Flow Analysis redvideoarrow X X X
    Productivity Tools      
    Power Selection Tools redvideoarrow X X X
    Symmetry Check redvideoarrow X X X
    Copy Feature Info into Other Features (Feature Paint) redvideoarrow X X X
    Find and Replace in Drawing redvideoarrow X X X
    Design for Manufacturing      
    Thickness Analysis redvideoarrow X X X
    Geometry Check for CAM redvideoarrow X X X
    Compare Parts and Drawings for Changes redvideoarrow X X X
    Rules-based Manufacturability Checks (DFMXpress) redvideoarrow X X X
    Draft and Undercut Analysis redvideoarrow X X X
    Sheet Metal Checks and Flat Pattern redvideoarrow X X X
    SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard & CAM Programming X X X
    SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard -  Learn More redvideoarrow  X  X  
    CAD Libraries      
    Over One Million Standard Fasteners and Components (Toolbox) redvideoarrow X X  
    Beam, Bearing, and Cam Design Wizard redvideoarrow X X  
    Automatic Assembly of Fasteners and Components redvideoarrow X X  
    Automatic Task Scheduling and Batch Processing  X X  
    Design for Cost and Cost Estimation redvideoarrow X X  
    On-Line Cost Estimates via MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network redvideoarrow X X  
    Compare Manufacturing Costs redvideoarrow X X  
    Automated Manufacturing Cost Estimation redvideoarrow X X  
    Customizable Manufacturing Settings redvideoarrow X X  
    Output Cost Report redvideoarrow X X  
    ECAD/MCAD Collaboration (CircuitWorks™) - Learn More  redvideoarrow       
    Import/Export of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designs  X X  
    Automatic Electrical Component Assembly  X X  
    Two-Way Data Exchange: ECAD to MCAD - MCAD to ECAD  X X  
    IDF, ProStep (IDX) or PADS (*.ASC)  X X  
    PCB Outlines, Keep-Out Areas, Maximum Heights  X X  
    Filter Display for Clarification  X X  
    Compare Board Designs for Differences  X X  
    Design Change Notes  X X  
    Advanced Photorealistic Rendering (PhotoView 360)      
    Photo Quality Images, Animations, Control Camera View, Lighting, Material etc. redvideoarrow X X  
    CAD Standards Checking      
    Verify Designs Against Company Standards, Correct Issues, Design Check etc. redvideoarrow X X  
    Automated Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis (TolAnalyst)      
    Worst Case and RSS Maximum/Minimum, Indentify Highest Tolerances, Auto updateredvideoarrow X X  
    SOLIDWORKS File Management      
    File Vaulting, Secure Check in and out, Automated Revision Control redvideoarrow X X  
    Reverse Engineering (Scan to 3D)      
    Import, Edit, Evaluate, and Create Solid Geometry from Point Cloud and Mesh Data, X X  
    Import Adobe® Illustrator® Files, Import Image Files and Convert Raster to Vector Data  redvideoarrow X X  
    eDrawings® Professional - Learn More redvideoarrow      
    Create and Publish eDrawings Files  X X  
    Allow Measurement in eDrawings Files  X X  
    Enable Markup of eDrawings Files X X  
    Exploded Views Support for eDrawings Files  X X  
    View Assembly Animations  X X  
    Password Protect Intellectual Property  X X  
    Motion Analysis - Learn More redvideoarrow      
    Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis  X    
  Inputs: Forces, Springs, Dampers, Gravity, Contact, Bushings  X    
    Outputs: Displacement, Velocities, Accelerations, Body Loads, Joint Forces  X    
    View/Publish Animations, Graphs, Reports  X    
    Linear Static Analysis for Parts and Assemblies X     
    Environmental Impact: SOLIDWORKS Sustainability - Learn More redvideoarrow X     
    Routing of Pipes and Tubes - Learn More redvideoarrow      
    Create Detailed Piping Systems  X    
    Create Flexible or Rigid Tubing Lines  X    
    Customizable Library of Piping Components  X    
    Automatic Assembly of Hangers and Supports   X    
    Output Tube Bend Data for Manufacturing  X    
    Cut Length Calculations Automated for BOM  X    
    Automatic Routing Option for Pipes and Tubes  X    
    Minimum Bend Radius Check for Tubes  X    
    Output of PCF files for ISOGEN® piping software  X    
    Routing of Electrical Cabling and Wiring Harnesses - Learn More redvideoarrow      
    Create Detailed Electrical Cable and Wiring Harnesses  X    
    Run Rigid or Flexible Electrical Conduit Segments  X    
    Conduit  X    
    Ribbon Cable  X    
    Wire Lengths Automatically Calculated  X    
    Automated Harness Flattening for Manufacturing  X    
    BOM and Wire Cut Lists  X    
    Automatic Routing Using Imported "From-To" Connection Data  X    
    Mounting Hardware, Splices, Connectors, Insulation, Looms, Heat-Shrink Tubing, Cable Ties  X    
    Routing of Rectangular and Other Sections - Learn More  redvideoarrow X    
    Advanced Surface Flattening - Learn More  redvideoarrow X    

SOLIDWORKS VISUALIZE SOFTWARE PACKAGES 
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    Features VISUALIZE
 PROFESSIONAL		 VISUALIZEJJ
 STANDARDJ
    RENDERING    
    Hardware agnostic, unbiased, interactive wysiwyg pathtracing using NVIDIA iray (Accurate Mode)  X X
    Hardware agnostic, biased, interactive wysiwyg raytracing using NVIDIA iray (Fast Mode)    X X
    Hardware agnostic, high quality, interactive wysiwyg rasterizer (Preview Mode)  X X
    Supported techniques such as global illumination, ambient occlusion, screenspace shadows, IBL, color bleeding, dispersive caustics, unlimited raybounces, refraction, rough reflections and more.   X X
    Automatic "Blending" between rendering modes 
 X X
    HDRI lighting  X X
    Light emission from geometry  X X
    Ground reflectivity and roughness  X X
    Visualize Boost network rendering (offline) One seat included with Visualize Professional X  
    Visualize PowerBoost streaming raytracing live to Viewport (realtime)    X  
    Rasterized baked lighting     X  
   

Rasterized accumulation

 X  
    INPUT    
    SOLIDWORKS (SLDPRT/SDLASM) X X
    Autodesk Alias (WIRE)
 		X X
   

3D PDF 

X X
   

3DXML 

X X
   

ACIS (SAT)

X X
   

IGES

X X
    STEP X X
    STL X X
    Collada (DEA)
 		X X
   

PTC Creo / Pro / E / NX (PRT, ASM) 

X X
    Autodesk FBX Scene (FBX) X X
    Animated Autodesk FBX Scene (FBX)
 		X  
    Autodesk 3D Studio Max (3DS)  X X
    Rhino (3DM) X X
    Wavefront (OBJ) X X
    SketchUp (SKP) X X
    Maya (MB)
 		X X
    SolidEdge (ASM, PAR, PSM)
 		X X
    Autodesk (DWG/DXF)
 		X X
    Inventor (IPT/IAM)
 		X X
    CATIA V4 (MODEL, EXP, SESSION)
 		X X
    CATIA V5/V6 (CATpart, CATproduct, CGR)  X X
    ICEM
 		X X
    Universal 3D (U3D)
 		X X
    Parasolids X X
    JT X X
    NX X X
    VDA-FS X X
    Live Update from CAD
X X
    OUTPUT    
    Unlimited resolution offline rendering 
 		X X
    Alpha Channel  X X
    Early image save 
 		X X
    Threaded offline renderings   X X
    JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, HDR and PSD output X X
    Built in image viewer tab
 		X X
    Render Profiles 
 		X X
    Preview (raster) output X X
    Render all Cameras  X X
    Render all Configurations  X  
    Render Passes   X  
    Turntable rendering  X  
    Automatic movie (.mp4, .mkv, .flv) output X  
    Browser based VR output X  
    Browser based Panoramic output  X  
    SCENE PREPARATION      
    CAD Live-Update  X X
    Auto-Paint
 		X X 
    Direct manipulation of parts 
 X X
    Surface / Part Splitter  X X 
    Cut Planes of objects (multiple) X X 
    Control object opacity per part/model/group X X
    Group and reorganize parts in the tree view 
 X X 
    Model/Part reset and freeze 
 X X 
    Automatic pivot point snapping  X X 
    Formation tool  X  
    Part re-tessellation X  
    Multiple model sets  X  
    Simple vehicle wheel building  X   
     ANIMATION     
    Import SOLIDWORKS CAD Motion Studies (Geometry, Camera, Appearance)   X   
    Proprietary "3D graph editor" Ribbon X   
    Turntable Animations X   
    Sun Study Animations X   
    Keyframe animation of Models, Groups and Parts   X   
    Keyframe animation of Materials X   
    Keyframe animation of Cameras   X   
    Keyframe animation of Environments X   
    Keyframe animation of Lights  X   
    Keyframe animation of Cut Planes  X   
    Realtime turntable  X   
     MATERIALS    
    Scientifically accurate preset and adjustable materials   X X 
    Supported techniques such as fresnel reflections, absorbtion, transmittance, anistropy (mappable) emission.   X X
    Color/texture, opacity, specular, anisotropic, bump and normal mapping  X X 
    Advanced materials: Subsurface, Thin Film, Backscatter    X  X
    Flexible local or cloud bsed asset storage   X  X 
    Sharable material definition files (.svap)   X X 
    Drag and drop materials/textures from desktop or any folder   X  X 
    Unique in and out of app color picker/dropper    X  X 
    Save favorite colors  X  X 
    Texturable and paintable decals  X  X 
    Layered decals  X  X 
    Decal projection X X 
    Controllable decal depth X X
    Multple part decals  X X 
    LIGHTING    
    Lighting, shadow and reflection casting from HDRI  X X
    High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) interation and control  X X 
    HDR Light Studio compatible X X 
    Prop creation for additional light sources  X X 
    Time of day (Sun and Sky) lighting model X  
    Photometric lights (Point, Spot and Directional) X  
    Raster object reflections (Preview Mode) X  
    Raster culling (Preview Mode) X  
    CAMERA OPTICS     
    F-Stop, Focal length, Field of view and Perspective settings  X X
    Exchangeable camera files (.svcm) X X
    Interactive depth of field with focal point selection  X X 
    Multiple cameras with individual aspect ratio and settings X X 
    Orthographic camera  X X 
    Walk-around camera  X X 
    Rule of thirds overlay X X 
    Preset photographic camera filters  X X 
    Real world camera positioning X X 
    Real-time customizable photographic camera filters  X  
    Follow and aim cameras and objects  X  
    Motion blur X  
    Region rendering X  
    FBX camera export X  
    PRODUCTIVITY    
    Highly optimized parallel architechture X  X
    Hybrid Based CPU and GPU rendering X  X 
    Near Linear performance scaling with added CPU's and GPU's  X  X 
    3D Connexion device support X  X 
    Context sensitive Help Menu   X  X 
    SOLIDWORKS Visualize cloud community connection  X  X
    Visualize Boost network rendering (offline) One seat included with Visualize Professional  X   
    Queue rendering manager  X   
    Configurations X   
    Multiple viewports (Dual, Quad and Orthographic) X   
    Presentation Mode with customizable Toolbar  X  

SOLIDWORKS PDM SOFTWARE PACKAGES 
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    Features PDM
 PROFESSIONAL		       PDMJJJJJ  JJ
 STANDARDJ
         
    Secure Access X X
    Revision Control     X X
    Find and Reuse Design Data  X X
    Audit Trail   X X
    Integrated Search
 X X
    Advanced Search and Favorites  X  
    Integrated eDrawings Preview   X X
    Multi-Document Preview   X  
    Scalability X  
    Automated Data Import and Export    X  
    Serial Number Generators     X  
   

Distributed Design Teams 

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    Remote Access X  
    Automated Approval Process 
 		X  
   

Email Notifications  

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