While SOLIDWORKS is generally not forward-compatible, Service Pack 5 of earlier versions can sometimes open files from the next release [13]. For those looking ahead, SOLIDWORKS 2024 and later have introduced the ability to save files back up to two releases, greatly aiding collaboration with teams on older versions [27].
SOLIDWORKS Premium includes PDM Standard , which provides foundational version control for small teams [20, 22]. Key 2020 improvements include: Solidworks Pre-mium 2020
: You can apply draft directly within the Extrude feature or as a standalone command from the Features toolbar [1, 2]. While SOLIDWORKS is generally not forward-compatible
A critical step in designing parts for molding or casting is applying draft angles. In SOLIDWORKS 2020, the Draft tool is highly versatile: the Draft tool is highly versatile: