[SOLIDWORKS] 3D Sculptor

Functional Value

Speed copying and mirroring subdivision features with more precise and enhanced placement abilities.

User Experience Value

Improved design workflow for the Flex tool speeds creation of subdivision geometry by providing more intuitive and more precise placement of the bend.

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Highlights of the new 3D Sculptor features and improved user experience

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Align points based on the first two selections when using shift selection

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Retain selection after applying the crease command

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The robot is offset from the range manipulator in the Flex tool

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With the limit bend option enabled, the region of selection beyond the manipulator will move but will not bend

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Use the reflect command to mirror a subdivision body. Create a new body or reflect the existing body to a new position

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Use copy and paste to place a copy of a subdivision body with the ability to snap the centroid to a point