Optimizing day-to-day drafting and modeling was a major focus, resulting in a cleaner UI and fewer clicks to execute standard commands.
Detailing large, complex drawings is now faster. New tools allow for improved documentation speed and accuracy, essential for communicating design intent efficiently.
Model physical textures using images rather than complex geometry. Flexible Components
Dassault claims a 2x to 9x improvement in opening files with high-configuration components. Our internal testing showed a complex weldment file that took 47 seconds to open in SolidWorks 2021 opened in just 11 seconds in . solidworks 2022
Honestly, not much. Dassault tends to avoid breaking legacy workflows. However, the 32-bit version of SolidWorks was officially discontinued. If you were running SolidWorks 2021 on a 32-bit Windows OS (rare after 2020), will not install. The minimum requirement is now 64-bit Windows 10 (version 1809 or later).
: Switch between different part configurations rapidly without rebuilding the entire assembly.
Part modeling receives several intuitive upgrades that eliminate workaround steps and reduce the overall click count for common geometric features. Hybrid Modeling Capabilities Optimizing day-to-day drafting and modeling was a major
If you are still on an older version, 2022 is the year to finally upgrade. Your wrists (and your deadlines) will thank you.
What are you currently upgrading from?
: New support for modeling elastic parts like bellows or springs that change shape within an assembly. User Interface & Experience What's New SOLIDWORKS 2022 - Assembly Enhancements 31 Jan 2022 — Model physical textures using images rather than complex
: Access drawings, view mates, and use the silhouette defeature tool directly from LDR mode.
: Managing multiple design variations became simpler. The software introduced dedicated configuration tables directly within the native interface, eliminating the absolute dependency on external Excel spreadsheets for basic design tables.
New geometric and parametric modeling tools provide greater flexibility when creating complex shapes and structural frameworks.
The updated graphic pipeline utilizes modern GPU architectures more effectively. Operations like panning, zooming, and rotating heavy models remain smooth, even when displaying thousands of components simultaneously. User Experience and Workflow Streamlining
SOLIDWORKS 2022 focuses on significantly improving user efficiency through enhanced performance and streamlined workflows for large assemblies and complex drawings. Experts and users from Engineers Rule and GoEngineer widely recommend this version for its noticeable speed gains, particularly when handling massive data sets. Key Performance & Workflow Enhancements