Many of the techniques that we use every day to browse, zoom, and navigate our digital pictures on mobile devices can now be used during the design process with SOLIDWORKS.ģD visualization is one of the most powerful capabilities provided by SOLIDWORKS. These features open up new ways to navigate and design using one or more fingers, the pen (stylus) or a combination of both approaches. Touch and pen features are available on more and more Windows 10-based tablets and computers but not all machines yet. All new Windows-based machines are now provided with Windows 10, which brings new technology to the design space, including the use of touch-based and pen-based interaction techniques. SOLIDWORKS 2018 offers new capabilities to best leverage new features in Windows 10. Smaller, lighter machines, typically equipped without DVD drives.New very high resolution “4K” graphics cards and displays.New design interface techniques enabled by Windows® 10.As we start the New Year, let’s take a look at some technology updates for those looking at new ways to improve their design productivity with SOLIDWORKS 2018.