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SOLIDWORKS MBD
Learn how to communicate product and manufacturing information (PMI) directly in 3D with SOLIDWORKS MBD software
Introducing Model-Based Definition to your SOLIDWORKS Workflow
By Rachel Jackson on January 5, 2026
Engineers have always relied on 2D drawings to help convey design intent and communicate critical information about their models. However, model-based definition (MBD) provides a unique opportunity to provide product and manufacturing information directly on…
3DEXPERIENCE Model-Based Definition and 2D Drawings
By Jorge Villacres on April 28, 2025
Like the other browser-based modeling tools available through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign bundle, the xDrawing app enables users to design and collaborate with their team anywhere and anytime. Whether you have been modeling for years or are…
Why You Should Consider Using SOLIDWORKS MBD Instead of Drawings
By Ray Morrogh on February 3, 2025
Model Based Definition (MBD) can be challenging for many to wrap their heads around. As engineering design technology has progressed, we’ve gone from the drafting board to 2D software and finally to 3D software. If…
SOLIDWORKS 2024 Drawings and MBD
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on February 2, 2024
Watch our video to discover what’s new for SOLIDWORKS 2024 Drawings and MBD (model based definition)
Why You Should Be Using SOLIDWORKS MBD in Your CAM Processes
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 29, 2022
Traditional workflow is to create a CAD model, create a paper drawing, provide the drawing to your manufacturing team with the original solid model, then hope for the best…BUT…some suppliers require you to work directly…
How to Improve Machine Design Efficiencies While Reducing Non-value-added Work
By Rod Mackay on May 12, 2022
Download Tech-Clarity’s research study below to discover the latest Machine Design best practices, find out where engineers lose the most time, and how to avoid non-value-added work. About the Machine Design White Paper Engineering is…
This is personal opinion time; I think SOLIDWORKS MBD will be the new future in terms of drafting. Right now it’s a hidden gem that’s not being fully utilized. Its maximum potential has yet be…
Datum Targets now available in SOLIDWORKS MBD 2021
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on October 19, 2020
In SOLIDWORKS MBD 2021, Datum Targets are now available. Previously only Datums were available, but now in MBD 2021, Datum Targets can be added to a Datum. The Datum Target command is available from the…
Organizing the Annotation Folder in SOLIDWORKS MBD
By James Swackhammer on January 15, 2020
SOLIDWORKS MBD (model-based design/definition) has some new Annotation organizational features for the 2020 release. When viewing annotations, they can now be displayed per the annotation view. This will help you to identify PMI (Product &…
A long awaited feature we desperately needed was a fix on the hole callouts in SOLIDWORKS MBD (model based definition). New for SOLIDWORKS MBD 2020 are hole callouts and not only that but compound hole…
SOLIDWORKS MBD has come a long way since it initially released back in 2015. Adding dimensions or using existing design dimensions to publish directly into a manufacturable PDF saves time and interpretation errors. SOLIDWORKS 2019…
SOLIDWORKS MBD 2019 now includes Cosmetic Threads
By James Swackhammer on February 1, 2019
A once sore subject with SOLIDWORKS MBD is “Cosmetic Thread” appearance or lack of. Well, SOLIDWORKS MBD 2019 takes care of that. Now when you save out a PDF you get to see the thread…
SOLIDWORKS MBD now has support for Sheet Metal
By Vicky Guignard on December 4, 2018
SOLIDWORKS MBD is a fantastic tool that eliminates the need for standard 2D drawings on the shop floor by creating and communicating design information directly onto your model. SOLIDWORKS MBD was first introduced in 2015…
Download the “How-To Adopt Model Based Definition Guide” to learn best practices that will help you shorten the learning curve for adopting MBD and achieve the fastest possible ROI. Companies initially adopt Model Based Definition…
Balloon models & new import formats in SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2018
By Sanja Srzic on December 13, 2017
Starting with SOLIDWORKS 2018, the SOLIDWORKS Inspection Add-in supports creating reports from SOLIDWORKS part and assembly models. Balloons can be added to model dimensions, notes, GD&Ts, and hole callouts created in SOLIDWORKS MBD or using DimXpert….
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