Multiple Configurations in a SOLIDWORKS Composer File

In SOLIDWORKS Composer 2020 it was really time-consuming when we had to work with SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies that have multiple configurations. When we exported the parts and assemblies from SOLIDWORKS to a .SMG file (composer file), we were only allowed to export one configuration at a time. Similarly, when we imported parts and assemblies into Composer we were allowed to select only one configuration at a time during the import process.

Export from SOLIDWORKS to Composer

Import Configurations

Now in SOLIDWORKS Composer 2021 we can import multiple or all configurations from a SOLIDWORKS file at one time:

Importing in SOLIDWORKS Composer 2020

Import options in SOLIDWORKS Composer 2021

New Configurations Tab

After a file has been imported into SOLIDWORKS Composer 2021, you will see an additional Tab — “Configurations” which appears in the left-hand pane, right beside the views Tab.

This new feature will help us avoid a lot of import-export work, reducing the hassle of working with composer projects and updating .SMG assemblies.

SOLIDWORKS Composer Configurations Tab

Learn more about SOLIDWORKS Composer

To learn more about SOLIDWORKS Composer attend our SOLIDWORKS Composer Essentials training course either in a classroom near you or live online.