Solidworks 2014 -
: The introduction of SolidWorks Treehouse provided a graphical interface for building and managing assembly structures by dragging and dropping components. Criticisms & Cons
: Upgrading from 2013 often led to "broken" file locations and custom settings (like mouse gestures) failing to transfer automatically. SolidWorks 2014
: Reviewers at 3Dengr.com found the Costing feature to be "pretty much worthless" in this version, citing its inability to handle plastics or save final costs as custom properties effectively. : The introduction of SolidWorks Treehouse provided a
: Improved tools for faster sheet metal geometry creation and better data output for manufacturing. : Improved tools for faster sheet metal geometry
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: Some users complained about the transition into Sketch mode , specifically noting the lack of a quick-select pop-up for default planes upon entering the mode.
: Added support for Android and iOS devices, enabling users to view 3D designs on the go.