News

Some of the most important new functions and improvements of BuiltWorks 2010 v.1.2 are:

• General features:
  • New Installer:
    • Compressed – even less amount to download (~15 MB);
    • Easy control of version updating, with clear version information;
  • Updated BuiltWorks options:
    • Expressions (formulas) can be added to the Cut-list Properties;
    • New flexible rules for automated file naming in assemblies.
• Structural modeling updates:
  • Added new Profiles - Chinese National standard GB;
  • Enhanced alignment of members - more options for orientation, including rotation and shift;
  • New Member Array placement function - array on curved segments.
• Connection detailing updates:
  • New concept of Connection - allows storing multiple operations and objects inside it;
  • Endplate with smart 3D dimensions for interactive handling;
  • Redesigned and updated cutting options:
    • New command “Trim” for cutting operations;
    • Redesigned user interface icons for better understanding;
    • Enabled Clearance & Shortening properties for cutting options, including negative values;
    • New Cutting By User Profile function;
  • Library of simple Connections included in default installation.
• Other enhancements:
  • Redesigned Drawing Generator:
    • Uses predefined views in SolidWorks templates
    • The drawing styles can be applied automatically, etc.
  • DSTV NC – fixed profile description, support of holes, internal and external contour, profile blocs of the file, etc.
  • SDNF – support of orientation by cardinal points, mirroring, etc.