What’s New in 3DEXPERIENCE Platform R2025x FD04: Choose When to Update Your SOLIDWORKS Connected

Users now have greater control over updates to the SOLIDWORKS Connected Apps.

Beginning with R2025x FD04, updates will only be mandatory at major releases (e.g.R2026x GA). For minor releases, users can decide whether to update to the latest service pack or continue with their current service pack.

The streamlined update process will swiftly update only 3DEXPERIENCE platform components, enabling you to continue designing with minimum interruption.

Two Update Paths — One Seamless Experience

During each minor Functional Delivery (FD) release, users will be able to choose whether or not to update their SOLIDWORKS apps.

1. No update to SOLIDWORKS apps – Update 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Components Only

• Ideal for users who wish to continue working on their current SOLIDWORKS apps version.
• Save time by updating only platform components.

2. Update 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Components and SOLIDWORKS Apps

• Recommended for users who want to take advantage of the latest enhancements for both SOLIDWORKS apps and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform components.

Key Benefits of the New Update Experience

• Maintain productivity by continuing to work in your current SOLIDWORKS Connected apps version without interrupting active projects.
• Streamline software update planning to better align with operational schedules.

Important Note:

1. If you want to update to the latest service pack of the SOLIDWORKS Connected after having chosen to NOT update it during the FD process, you will need to uninstall and then reinstall 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS.
2. For major releases, there will be only one upgrade path. The3DEXPERIENCE platform components and SOLIDWORKS apps must be upgraded together.

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