Workbench Desktop App release notes
2.19.x.xxx
Released November 1, 2021
- Add support for Microsoft Windows 11 operating system
2.18.x.xxx
Released April 20, 2017
- SolidWorks® add-in available for SolidWorks 2017
Note: If you currently have no other versions of SolidWorks installed, the update will unfortunately not contain the add-in. To get the add-in, uninstall Workbench from the Windows control panel and reinstall with the above link.
2.17.x.xxx
- SolidWorks add-in available for SolidWorks 2016
- Number of users on the project is shown on connection overview
- Account admins now have a link to join other projects at the bottom of the project list
- Notification messages are automatically dismissed after a few seconds
- The app's file cache is periodically cleared out to prevent taking up too much space
2.16.x.xxx
- Upload and download details panels now display information in sortable columns
- Provide more useful error message when your access to a project has been revoked
- Allow users to edit the list of files to ignore for each project. Learn more
2.15.x.xxx
- Peer-to-peer transfers for faster download speeds over LAN
- UI enhancements
2.14.x.xxx
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements
2.13.x.xxx
- Greatly improved upload speed, especially for large uploads
- Add-in support for SolidWorks 2015
Note: for users upgrading from version 2.12 or before, the Desktop App must be uninstalled from the Control Panel and reinstalled using the link above in order for the add-in to work in the new version of SW. This will not affect your connected folders or project data. - Proxy server will automatically configure with default credentials
2.12.x.xxx
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements
2.10.x.xxx
- Improved reliability of project updates
2.9.x.xxx
- Progress text during upload and download now shows expected time remaining and current rate
2.6.x.xxx
- New user interface for upload and download panel
- Improved instructions on resolving file conflicts
2.4.x.xxx
- Desktop App automatically updates itself to latest version on launch
- Connections now have a right-click context menu
- Get your project updates sooner after initial launch
- GrabCAD folder now appears in your favorites section in Windows Explorer
2.0.x.xxx
- New and improved user interface, including tips for new users
- Default GrabCAD folder where project folders are automatically created for new connections
1.13.x.xxx
- Ability to use both Desktop App and SolidWorks add-in simultaneously
- Additional upload and download options from SolidWorks add-in
1.12.x.xxx
- Lock and unlock files from within SolidWorks
- Ability to upload files without having to first download changes
1.11.x.xxx
- Option for automatic sync (server mode)
- Ability to recover files accidentally discarded in conflict resolution
1.10.x.xxx
- SolidWorks can load new versions of models immediately after download
- Improved log file delivery
1.9.x.xxx
- Notification alerts in Solidworks for locked files and for out-of-date files
- Improved performance on app launch and mapping creation
- Support for Workbench projects with Pro/E versioned files
1.7.x.xxx
- Access to all projects for users with a Pro seat on any account
1.6.x.xxx
- Send log files easily
- Access to all projects
1.5.x.xxx
- Introduced support for Creo and Pro/E version control
- Improved date and time display
- Uploads resume upon retry
1.4.x.xxx
- Parallel uploads
- Strengthened handling of locked files
1.3.x.xx
- New combined installer for both clients
- Retry transfers when connection is interrupted
- Improved performance for very large folders
1.2.x.xx
- Improved look and feel of SolidWorks add-in
- Improved logging
- Added Help to drop-down menu
- Improved handling of deleted projects
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