SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview Is Live!

Calling all SOLIDWORKS Design users. The SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview Program is now open. What is the Preview? It’s an opportunity for you, our customers, to access SOLIDWORKS 2027 early, try out upcoming capabilities, test against your own environment using your models, and provide feedback directly to the R&D team.

The SOLIDWORKS Preview Program, open to customers with an active license and partners, runs from mid-July to mid-August so don’t wait! DraftSight 2027 is also available to test-drive. Learn more here.

What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2027?

Get hands on with the following capabilities:

• Variability Tables: Define product variability with variants, options, and numerical parameters that drive model dimensions and features. Configure complex, structured designs without manual rework at every level.
• Chord Width Fillet Option: Create constant-width fillets using a Chord Width option for Constant Size fillets, giving you more control over fillet geometry and design intent.
• Sheet Metal Stamp on Bend: Create stamped geometry on bend regions in sheet metal parts, reducing workaround steps and enabling more accurate modeling of manufactured sheet metal features.

If you haven’t already, check out the recently released capabilities as well. Here are some highlights:

• Imported Geometry to Parametric CAD: Convert imported STEP and IGES models into fully editable, feature-based SOLIDWORKS parts using AI. Bring supplier or legacy geometry into your workflow without rebuilding from scratch.
• AI Drawing Generation: Ask LEO, your SOLIDWORKS AI companion, to generate a drawing from your model. Define your template, standards, primary view, and requirements through conversation, refine the output with prompts, and save directly to your chosen location.
• Content Explorer in SOLIDWORKS Design: Browse, organize, and open 3DEXPERIENCE platform content directly from the SOLIDWORKS Open dialog using a familiar Windows Explorer-style interface, without switching to a separate browser.

How to Get the Most Out of the Preview?

• Test-drive new and enhanced features before they are final
• Submit feedback directly to the R&D team
• Access the SOLIDWORKS Preview community to compare notes with other users
• Prepare for a smooth upgrade — test against your own environment, data, and workflows before the production release

We can’t wait to collaborate with you and hear your thoughts. Ready to check out the latest SOLIDWORKS Design features? Visit the SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview program to get started.