Parametric modeling in SolidWorks lets you create intelligent, adaptable designs that update automatically when parameters change. By using dimensions, constraints, and equations, you can streamline ...

Parametric features are becoming more common in FEA packages. The key benefit of parametric features is that they let users see the effects of design changes quickly. With adequate planning, users can ...

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) associate Neil Katz describes his approach to crafting facades as involving a “computational design” methodology. Parametric modeling can be the means to several ends, ...

A wave of new tools and techniques is making it easier for makers, hobbyists, and professionals to design and produce custom fixtures using SolidWorks, CNC machining, and 3D printing. From adaptive ...

SOLIDWORKS, a Dassault Systèmes brand, is a world leader in 3D solutions that helps millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in ...

As parametric modeling software and parametric thinking become fully integrated into architectural design, the next phase of digital innovation will come from entirely new techniques and technologies.