Solidworks | 2015

In Tools > Add-ins , turn these on for specific tasks:

: A new functionality allowing you to create a plane through a sketch point that is normal to your current view orientation , which can then be used with tools like Intersection Sketch . solidworks 2015

and apply the "split" tool to surfaces as well as solid bodies. A new Flatten Surface In Tools > Add-ins , turn these on

: Unlike previous versions, the 2015 update allows for zonal section views , where users can select specific intersection zones and take slices from opposite ends of a model. For fabricators, was a godsend

For fabricators, was a godsend. The Hole Table could finally recognize and tabulate holes created by the "Venting" feature (louvers, grills). Before this, drafters had to manually annotate vents. Now, the vent's bounding box and open area were automatically added to the Bill of Materials (BOM).

tool was introduced to simplify working with complex geometries. Assembly Management "Open Part in Position"