SolidWorks design 2026 brings you enhancements across the portfolio. In this video, we'll focus on the new functionality coming to SolidWorks for assemblies. Modifying SolidWorks assemblies has always been effortless, but in SolidWorks design 2026, you'll work even more effectively now that you can reduce the number of saves when making cosmetic changes. Manage configuration and display state tables more efficiently, and automate adding hardware with AI powered fastener recognition. Often, when working on assemblies, you'll need to make cosmetic changes to assembly components such as creating reference geometry. Every save requires time to transfer the data to your local hard drive, a network storage solution, or the cloud. Reducing unnecessary saves helps you work much faster. A new Assembly Save indicator now appears, letting you know that only cosmetic changes have been made. However, we are not limited to only creating reference geometry. This enhancement also supports modifying, hiding or deleting reference geometry, as long as it doesn't drive downstream features that would make non cosmetic changes to the component and assembly. Other supported operations include creating and modifying unabsorbed sketches, or hiding or deleting them. Decals are another good example. Here we're dragging and dropping a warning decal onto this sheet metal part. Notice that the assembly save flag is still in square brackets, indicating that although the components may need to be saved, the top level assembly does not. We don't have to be in a side by side view to make these changes. Editing a component in the context of the assembly is also supported, which means that however you like to work. You can take advantage of this improved workflow. We can edit the appearance of a part, or even modify a feature, as long as we don't confirm the change. None of these operations have created a physical change to the assembly. Which means that when we save our document, SolidWorks design will notify you that the top level assembly was not required to save. Managing configuration and display states is key to generating representations you need for your project. SolidWorks design 2026 makes this experience better, so that you can work more efficiently and save time. Display states like these are a great way to hide and show components, or change appearances without the performance overhead. The configuration in SolidWorks design 2026 tables are rendered quickly. All columns are now fully adjustable and text automatically wraps as needed. Reference display states in the subassembly are more accessible now that the row is enabled and disabled consistently through the drop down menu. Global Hide and Show now also works more consistently. Working with multiple configurations is easy. Using the table. Now in SolidWorks design 2026, when you double click an item in the graphics area to add it to the table, you'll only see the suppress column by default. The remaining columns, configuration and fixed are still available through the dropdown menu, and any column can be removed by unchecking the box or by right clicking the heading and choosing delete. SolidWorks toolbox is a great way to manage fasteners and add them to your assemblies, which reduces the time you spend with this tedious task. However, many companies may not choose to use this option. SolidWorks design now leverages AI to automatically recognize fasteners and mate them in place. The fasteners in this project came from the company created library parts and do not contain any mate helpers, such as make references. SolidWorks AI faster recognition allows you to quickly make these items in place with a simple drag and drop, no matter their origin. Together with our TriMech Group partners, we're showcasing the latest and greatest enhancements across the SolidWorks 2026 portfolio on our dedicated What's New web page. There, you can dive deep into our blogs and videos that outline everything you need to know about the new release, and you'll also be able to get in touch with our experienced engineers. For a tailored look at how SolidWorks design 2026 could boost your business.