SOLIDWORKS 2017 Opening Large Assemblies

In SOLIDWORKS 2017, more functionality is now available while waiting for components to fully resolve when opening SOLIDWORKS large assemblies. This change is most noticeable in assemblies that take a long time to load. In addition to previous releases in which you could only pan, zoom, and rotate the model while waiting for components to fully resolve, now you can do the following:

• Navigate the FeatureManager design tree;
• Measure distances;
• Create cross sections;
• Hide and show components

Indication of being Resolved

In the SOLIDWORKS 2017 FeatureManager design tree, an eye icon will be visible beside components that are still being resolved. The icon disappears when the components are fully resolved. In the following images, the SOLIDWORKS interface while loading is compared between 2016 and 2017 versions:

Opening Large Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 2016

Opening Large Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 2017

SOLIDWORKS 2017 Resources

Access our resources page to get everything you need to learn what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2017, including tech tips, demonstrations, and upcoming product webinars.

What’s New Resources