The analysis software enables design engineers to perform analyses by applying constraints, forces, and material properties directly to CAD geometry using SolidWorks' menus and feature manager. Constraints, loads, and material properties remain visible on the part and can be modified from the feature manager. Three-dimensional meshing is performed automatically. Linear-static and modal studies can also be performed to determine displacements, stresses, and natural frequencies. Every function key and command can have its own keyboard equivalent, and toolbar fly-outs can be created.
Users can turn off the status bar and rulers to increase the drawing area.
Other features include tabs that can be dragged, dockable symbol palettes, and the ability to save toolbar configurations. A library of 10,000 symbols comes with the software. Templates provide access to common scales and units. It also supports Boolean additions and subtractions, intersections of objects, and key-frame animations. It automatically selects the most efficient way to solve problems, evaluates available computer resources, and prompts users before they launch an analysis if they don't have enough disk space.