New CAD Family replacing Configurations in SOLIDWORKS

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This blog aims to clarify what SOLIDWORKS CAD families, physical products, and representations are and how to manage this new default setting. In simple terms: • The 3DEXPERIENCE platform views your parts and assemblies as CAD families. Now, if you launch SOLIDWORKS with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Add-In activated, the CAD Family Tab will appear by default. While this change might require a bit of adjustment, it ultimately aims to streamline the design process, making it easier to manage different versions of a product and how they are represented. We hope this overview helps you navigate the recent changes in SOLIDWORKS and enhances your design workflow.

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