[5][6] SolidWorks software includes tools for analyses and simulations, such as Finite Element Analysis, which supports modeling, design, and collaborative work.

Leadership has evolved over the years, with key figures including John McEleney (2001–2007),[15] Jeff Ray (2007–2011),[16] Bertrand Sicot (2011–2015),[17] Gian Paolo Bassi (2015–2022),[18] and Manish Kumar, who became CEO in February 2022.

[19] The SolidWorks' user base ranges from individuals to large corporations and covers a wide cross-section of manufacturing market segments.

SolidWorks also partners with third-party developers to add functionality in niche market applications such as circuit layout and tolerance checking.

[21] Directly competitive products to SolidWorks 3D CAD include PTC Creo Elements/Pro, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inventor.

[25] The user conference provides an opportunity for the close-knit community of engineers and designers that use SolidWorks products to connect and share ideas with each other.

SolidWorks allows the user to specify that the hole is a feature on the top surface, and will then honor their design intent no matter what height they later assign to the can.

Views are automatically generated from the solid model, and notes, dimensions and tolerances can then be easily added to the drawing as needed.

The drawing module includes most paper sizes and standards (ANSI, ISO, DIN, GOST, JIS, BSI and SAC).

Dassault Systèmes introduced 3DExperience (stylized as 3DEXPERIENCE) Works, a business that connects people, data, and applications to take products from idea to delivery.

[35] 3DExperience Works leverages the cloud-based 3DExperience platform to provide a single, unified collaborative environment, enabling everyone involved in product development to contribute to the innovation process.

[37] The portfolio also features simulation, manufacturing, governance, and marketing solutions from other Dassault Systèmes brands including 3DExcite, CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, Netvibes, and Simulia.

The program provides free access to industry-standard design, collaboration, and other product development tools for qualifying startups in their first year.