1 Welcome to SOLIDWORKS 2016 ‘SOLIDWORKS 2016 delivers many enhancements and improvements, most created in direct response to customer requests. This release focuses on helping you get your work done faster and easier than ever before: * Focus on your design, not the software: Work smarter and get the CAD system out of your way. + Solve complex problems faster and easier: Access innovative tools to solve complex problems. * Streamline your parallel design processes: Use integrated mechatronic design processes, platform, streamlined electrical and mechanical design, and collaborate across multiple disciplines from design to manufacturing + Fast-track your designs to manufacturing: Create better outputs for manufacturing, streamline the process, and shorten the product development cycle. Image courtesy of JL Racing This chapter includes the following topics: + Top Enhancements © Performance Improvements © For More Information 1“