Question 1

How often does SOLIDWORKS release enhancements?

Accepted Answer

SOLIDWORKS releases functional delivery (FD) and service pack (SP) enhancements five times each calendar year. These releases on this page cover SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS.

Question 2

Where do I learn about enhancements?

Accepted Answer

Join or log-in to the SOLIDWORKS News and Info Community on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to get the latest news, upcoming events, and connect with SOLIDWORKS brand experts (log-in required). You can also follow the SOLIDWORKS blog and this enhancements page to stay up to date.

Question 3

Can I make an enhancement request?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The SOLIDWORKS Enhancement Ideas Community is your destination for sharing your enhancement ideas and product suggestions directly with the SOLIDWORKS R&D team.

Question 4

What is an FD release?

Accepted Answer

Functional Deliver (FD) releases are functional delivery milestones for performance and quality enhancements delivered to SOLIDWORKS browser-based/cloud and 3DEXPERIENCE platform solutions. Being browser-based/cloud solutions, these enhancements are automatically delivered with no downloads or installs required.

Question 5

What is an SP release?

Accepted Answer

Service Pack (SP) releases are delivery milestones for performance and quality enhancements delivered to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD. SP releases now include functional enhancements meaning you now get CAD functionality enhancements throughout the year.

Question 6

What is a GA release?

Accepted Answer

General Availability (GA) is the first release of the annual FD release cycle. GA is followed by FD01, FD02, FD03, and FD04.