Top Ten List '23

[dave.laban]

So I've asked the question about whether or not we'll be allowed to post ideas "not related to core SW functionality" this year (think home use license, online licensing discontinuation, provide a usable forum - y'know, all the good stuff that gets canned every time) and apparently this year there is "no" requirement for it to be related to core functionality.

We'll see how long that policy lasts I guess.

[Frank_Oostendorp]

Slip of the pen, I think. As soon Matthew sees this, he will take control.

[dave.laban]

Matthew is the one who asked Marlon for clarification so in this regard I think Marlon outranks him!

[Frank_Oostendorp]

Matthew is the one who asked Marlon for clarification so in this regard I think Marlon outranks him!

Outranking does not mean having more experience or knowledge about the history of things, it often shows higher employees making rough statements, overestimating their knowing of people and processes. We'll see, I have a lot of items for the TTL, however, some are in progress for over a year now.

[dave.laban]

I C+P'd all mine in to a Word doc a few years ago to make recycling them easier. Last year it launched on Nov 8 so not long to go.

[bnemec]

I C+P'd all mine in to a Word doc a few years ago to make recycling them easier. Last year it launched on Nov 8 so not long to go.

I have my PDM TTL entries saved in similar fashion.

[berg_lauritz]

I want to give a shoutout to our man @dave.laban , who did an incredible job on the TTL this year. I blindly gave my vote to all of his suggestions!

Look at this (I'm a gif):

[AlexLachance]

I want to give a shoutout to our man @dave.laban , who did an incredible job on the TTL this year. I blindly gave my vote to all of his suggestions!

Look at this (I'm a gif):
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Why on god's sake are communities like this hidden from the public but junk @$$ communities such as "The ocean cleanup" are automatically added to our bar is beyond me.

[dave.laban]

Thanks! I think my Ctrl, C and V keys are still recovering. I've had reassurances that the TTL ideas will actually be transferred to the Enhancement Requests community for future use and reference, which if done correctly (hah!) will actually satisfy one of the long standing requests from Jive of retaining the TTL submissions long term.

[DennisD]

Thanks! I think my Ctrl, C and V keys are still recovering. I've had reassurances that the TTL ideas will actually be transferred to the Enhancement Requests community for future use and reference, which if done correctly (hah!) will actually satisfy one of the long standing requests from Jive of retaining the TTL submissions long term.

I know that you have been pressing hard,@dave.laban, for changes to the TTL and ER system. Go for it! It seems like you have taken up my baton. Sadly, my zeal has been swallowed up by the 3DSwamp.
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... xEk04_po8w
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... oGRKGfZc7w

I was particularly proud of the title for this one:
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... IZXTRooJIg

https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... PciVaFylhw
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... ECoH8VyY-Q
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... L7bykneTPA
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... lShxTEUCcA
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... EHizejJfog

Check out the graphics I made for this one. I got a lot of positive feedback for painting these pictures.
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... 40oukwkbDw

[AlexLachance]

I know that you have been pressing hard,@dave.laban, for changes to the TTL and ER system. Go for it! It seems like you have taken up my baton. Sadly, my zeal has been swallowed up by the 3DSwamp.
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... xEk04_po8w
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... oGRKGfZc7w

I was particularly proud of the title for this one:
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... IZXTRooJIg

https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... PciVaFylhw
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... ECoH8VyY-Q
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... L7bykneTPA
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... lShxTEUCcA
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... EHizejJfog

Check out the graphics I made for this one. I got a lot of positive feedback for painting these pictures.
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... 40oukwkbDw
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Lotsa work there mate! We went through just about the same process for our continuous improvement department, like the graphics you posted are eerly similar

They should find a way to reward major contributors like you. A perpetual licence that is actually perpetual and unrevocable or something, I don't know, but I feel it's a shame that you have to do all this process for free for things to actually change.

[RichGergely]

I've just had add the SubD modelling within Solidworks kicked out!!!! They sure didn't want to take any chance of it making the top ten.

'Thank you for submitting your idea to the SOLIDWORKS Enhancement Ideas 3DSwym community. After reviewing this idea, we have determined that it is requesting functionality that has already been implemented.



We understand that you are asking for SubD surfacing features to be added SOLIDWORKS. At this time, we have decided to provide this feature in the 3D Sculptor application on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. You might consider using 3D Sculptor for subD modeling with 3D Creator for parametric modeling.



You can learn more about this implemented functionality here: https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworks ... users.html



Because it is an implemented function, this idea will be removed from the SOLIDWORKS Top Ten List 3DSwym community one week from today. If you feel this idea is not already implemented, please modify your idea to make it unique and add a comment directed to @Top Ten List Admin

[bnemec]

I've just had add the SubD modelling within Solidworks kicked out!!!! They sure didn't want to take any chance of it making the top ten.

'Thank you for submitting your idea to the SOLIDWORKS Enhancement Ideas 3DSwym community. After reviewing this idea, we have determined that it is requesting functionality that has already been implemented.



We understand that you are asking for SubD surfacing features to be added SOLIDWORKS. At this time, we have decided to provide this feature in the 3D Sculptor application on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. You might consider using 3D Sculptor for subD modeling with 3D Creator for parametric modeling.



You can learn more about this implemented functionality here: https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworks ... users.html



Because it is an implemented function, this idea will be removed from the SOLIDWORKS Top Ten List 3DSwym community one week from today. If you feel this idea is not already implemented, please modify your idea to make it unique and add a comment directed to @Top Ten List Admin

Pretty clear that this is no longer the Solidworks TTL, it is the 3DX Platform TTL.

[SPerman]

More evidence that solidworks is no longer pirority, and is on the path to being sunsetted (although it could be a long slow path.)

[bnemec]

More evidence that solidworks is no longer pirority, and is on the path to being sunsetted (although it could be a long slow path.)

Ever seen the movie Guardian with Kevin Cosner and Ashton Kutcher? Know the scene where he puts the guy in the basket just before the line gets tangled in the ship's rigging and the helicopter crashes into the sea, pulling the guy they were rescuing down into the depths? Yeah, seems about like it.

[RichGergely]

I think Dassault has sunk a load of our Subs money in Sculptor and want some kind of return. My god, I just looked how much Sculptor costs and it's expensive for what it is.

Well at some point they have got to look at getting SubD into the surfacing features, it's ridiculous to have to use a separate piece of software. Fortunately many other CAD vendors have seen the light and are going down the correct route.

[SPerman]

I'm baffled that a company that has treated their customers so poorly thinks a DSS product will be the replacement when Solidworks no longer holds up to the competition.

[Arthur NY]

I think Dassault has sunk a load of our Subs money in Sculptor and want some kind of return. My god, I just looked how much Sculptor costs and it's expensive for what it is.

Well at some point they have got to look at getting SubD into the surfacing features, it's ridiculous to have to use a separate piece of software. Fortunately many other CAD vendors have seen the light and are going down the correct route.

If you want a really robust SubD modeling system I'd recommend Rhino3D at this point. It's an overall great software in general and compliments Solidworks very well. And the price point is very reasonable.

[RichGergely]

If you want a really robust SubD modeling system I'd recommend Rhino3D at this point. It's an overall great software in general and compliments Solidworks very well. And the price point is very reasonable.

Yes I was aware of that and almost even mentioned it on a reply when they added the implemented note. You can buy several perpetual licenses of the full Rhino 3D for a years subs on Sculptor. Add to that it has already shoehorned SubD into the surfacing features.
Well it's Dassaults funeral if they don't start taking proper notice of where other CAD systems are at.

Funny how they were happy with the idea initially, probably didn't sink in for a few days the implications for sculptor. Now it would have been funny if it made the final ten on votes, then someone realised higher up the issue

[Alin]

Just in case you are too busy to read all 383 ideas from TTL23, take a look a this shortlist (focused mainly on productivity):

https://www.engineersrule.com/now-is-th ... -ten-list/

[Alin]

Pretty clear that this is no longer the Solidworks TTL, it is the 3DX Platform TTL.

99% of the ideas are about SW.

[dave.laban]

Just in case you are too busy to read all 383 ideas from TTL23, take a look a this shortlist (focused mainly on productivity):

https://www.engineersrule.com/now-is-th ... -ten-list/

Glad one of mine made it to your list!

I'd also like to plug one other of mine that I think will make for big time savings for many users; Explode View – Select All Items in Pattern https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... hJUIrMvmiQ

[Frank_Oostendorp]

So we need additional promotion for our ideas, like Alin is teaching us:

SOLIDWORKS Thread Table
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... -OvbHWGt9w

Features available in assemblies
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... V0jmloFXUg

Sketch selection tool "Select Chain
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... 0Skx8mk23A

[Alin]

Glad one of mine made it to your list!

I'd also like to plug one other of mine that I think will make for big time savings for many users; Explode View – Select All Items in Pattern https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... hJUIrMvmiQ

Good one! I have just voted for it.

[jcapriotti]

God I want to vote on ideas but this site is so horrible. How do filter to what I want? Where are the software categories like sheetmetal, PDM, eDrawings, etc? How do I sort on most voted ideas?

[dave.laban]

God I want to vote on ideas but this site is so horrible. How do filter to what I want? Where are the software categories like sheetmetal, PDM, eDrawings, etc? How do I sort on most voted ideas?

Go to the TTL community, then click on the Tags icon at the top:

Then down Tags menu the left, go to More Tags > User Tags to filter by category.

If you want to view by number of votes, go to More Tags > Likes, then use the three-dot menu to sort Alphabetical to order by the number of Likes, then you'll have to select the quantity of likes to see what Ideas have that many votes.

[jcapriotti]

Go to the TTL community, then click on the Tags icon at the top:

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Then down Tags menu the left, go to More Tags > User Tags to filter by category.

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If you want to view by number of votes, go to More Tags > Likes, then use the three-dot menu to sort Alphabetical to order by the number of Likes, then you'll have to select the quantity of likes to see what Ideas have that many votes.

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Thanks, I found the tags....however on the sorting I want to sort on the idea content...not the tags. Only two options, activity level and creation date.

[dave.laban]

Could you clarify by what you mean by "sort on the idea content"? And/or add some screenshots of what you're seeing?

[bnemec]

Go to the TTL community, then click on the Tags icon at the top:

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Then down Tags menu the left, go to More Tags > User Tags to filter by category.

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If you want to view by number of votes, go to More Tags > Likes, then use the three-dot menu to sort Alphabetical to order by the number of Likes, then you'll have to select the quantity of likes to see what Ideas have that many votes.

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Thanks Dave, was just enough to get me to go look. I found the PDM tag and checked those out. That SWYM is still about as clumsy as typing with a fist full of thumbs. No. Pinky toes, like typing with a fist full of pinky toes.

[jcapriotti]

Could you clarify by what you mean by "sort on the idea content"? And/or add some screenshots of what you're seeing?

[RichGergely]

I'm still miserable about SubD getting quietly removed.

But hey, they say it's implemented so surely it will be in next years release of SW

[AlexLachance]

Is there an actual way to sort by most vote to least votes, to get an actual "top ten" or wider?

[Alin]

Is there an actual way to sort by most vote to least votes, to get an actual "top ten" or wider?

What Dave said:

[dave.laban]

TTL as of 2023-01-13;

1. AutoSolve Dangling Relations and Dimensions in Sketches and Drawings (35 votes)
2. Ability to toggle a selection filter that only allows selections (faces, edges, etc) from a specific component - useful to restrict selections when working in complex assembly (26)
3. Allow Import Diagnostics to be Used Anywhere (25)
4. Allow to make corner trim on simple bends (23)
=. Conditional formatting in PDM file view (23)
6. Enhance the Large Design Review Mode for Applying Mates (22)
=. Ability to align value in created field when editing PDM data card (22)
=. Ability to reattach dangling DimXpert Annotation in MBD (22)
9. Allow the Creation of BOMs Based on Visible Components (21)
10. Add the advanced mesh capabilities of Plastics Simulation to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation program. (20)

[jcapriotti]

What Dave said:

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I don't see how to apply this to the actual list of ideas. That's just the tag filters based on number of "likes".....they don't set the order of the actual list of ideas in the middle pane.

[bnemec]

TTL as of 2023-01-13;

1. AutoSolve Dangling Relations and Dimensions in Sketches and Drawings (35 votes)
2. Ability to toggle a selection filter that only allows selections (faces, edges, etc) from a specific component - useful to restrict selections when working in complex assembly (26)
3. Allow Import Diagnostics to be Used Anywhere (25)
4. Allow to make corner trim on simple bends (23)
=. Conditional formatting in PDM file view (23)
6. Enhance the Large Design Review Mode for Applying Mates (22)
=. Ability to align value in created field when editing PDM data card (22)
=. Ability to reattach dangling DimXpert Annotation in MBD (22)
9. Allow the Creation of BOMs Based on Visible Components (21)
10. Add the advanced mesh capabilities of Plastics Simulation to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation program. (20)

They can look to Solid Edge (from 10 years ago) for how #1 should be implemented. See "Dimension Tracker" for behavior.

[bnemec]

I don't see how to apply this to the actual list of ideas. That's just the tag filters based on number of "likes".....they don't set the order of the actual list of ideas in the middle pane.

I looked and didn't see it either. I think it's somewhere in the tags thing.

[jcapriotti]

I looked and didn't see it either. I think it's somewhere in the tags thing.

Strangely enough, I have more sort options on the tag lists than the actual content I searched on.

[RichGergely]

TTL as of 2023-01-13;

1. AutoSolve Dangling Relations and Dimensions in Sketches and Drawings (35 votes)
2. Ability to toggle a selection filter that only allows selections (faces, edges, etc) from a specific component - useful to restrict selections when working in complex assembly (26)
3. Allow Import Diagnostics to be Used Anywhere (25)
4. Allow to make corner trim on simple bends (23)
=. Conditional formatting in PDM file view (23)
6. Enhance the Large Design Review Mode for Applying Mates (22)
=. Ability to align value in created field when editing PDM data card (22)
=. Ability to reattach dangling DimXpert Annotation in MBD (22)
9. Allow the Creation of BOMs Based on Visible Components (21)
10. Add the advanced mesh capabilities of Plastics Simulation to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation program. (20)

This is where it becomes a joke and has been for some time. This system simple doesn't work, and if anything, is stopping the development of stuff that would be of more use to wider audience.

It's incredible how so many people from Turkey have voted for number 10. Bearing in mind that territory is far from the largest Solidworks user base.

[AlexLachance]

What Dave said:

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That sorts the search, but not the actual ideas. It still works but it's a hassle to have to switch between the number of votes rather then have an actual 'top10'

[bnemec]

That sorts the search, but not the actual ideas. It still works but it's a hassle to have to switch between the number of votes rather then have an actual 'top10'

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[bnemec]

TTL as of 2023-01-13;

1. AutoSolve Dangling Relations and Dimensions in Sketches and Drawings (35 votes)
2. Ability to toggle a selection filter that only allows selections (faces, edges, etc) from a specific component - useful to restrict selections when working in complex assembly (26)
3. Allow Import Diagnostics to be Used Anywhere (25)
4. Allow to make corner trim on simple bends (23)
=. Conditional formatting in PDM file view (23)
6. Enhance the Large Design Review Mode for Applying Mates (22)
=. Ability to align value in created field when editing PDM data card (22)
=. Ability to reattach dangling DimXpert Annotation in MBD (22)
9. Allow the Creation of BOMs Based on Visible Components (21)
10. Add the advanced mesh capabilities of Plastics Simulation to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation program. (20)

#2 could also be taken from Solid Edge's workflow for selecting geometry for mate/relations. It's really simple because they have an active filter that is really helpful. It does all the workaround stuff that people keep asking to be fixed in SW, like filters and transparent, etc.
Simply select the type of mate you want, select part A, now only applicable geometry in part A is available to select. Select the geometry in part A then select part B. Again, only the applicable geometry in part B is available to select. select the geometry in part B. Done.

They should add implied axis to any type of conic or revolved feature while they're at it.

[AlexLachance]

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Lol I feel stupid now I just figured out I could select multiple tags.

[jcapriotti]

This is where it becomes a joke and has been for some time. This system simple doesn't work, and if anything, is stopping the development of stuff that would be of more use to wider audience.

It's incredible how so many people from Turkey have voted for number 10. Bearing in mind that territory is far from the largest Solidworks user base.

These vote numbers are a joke compared to the old forum in years past. Also considering how many SolidWorks users there are, the top 10 should be in the hundreds of votes each.

Number 10 is a great example.....that's probably a bunch of people from the same company.

[RichGergely]

These vote numbers are a joke compared to the old forum in years past. Also considering how many SolidWorks users there are, the top 10 should be in the hundreds of votes each.

Number 10 is a great example.....that's probably a bunch of people from the same company.

Perhaps they can't get Mold Flow in Turkey and they are stuck with the Solidworks option

[Alin]

These vote numbers are a joke compared to the old forum in years past. Also considering how many SolidWorks users there are, the top 10 should be in the hundreds of votes each.

Number 10 is a great example.....that's probably a bunch of people from the same company.

The voting has just started. It takes a while for the users to be informed that the TTL exists (VARs, publications, DSS marketing to spread the news).

[dave.laban]

It's incredible how so many people from Turkey have voted for number 10. Bearing in mind that territory is far from the largest Solidworks user base.

The first year the TTL went to Swym it ended up being the "Tekyaz Top Ten List", I think users from that company managed to get something like 7 of the top 10 ideas.

[RichGergely]

The first year the TTL went to Swym it ended up being the "Tekyaz Top Ten List", I think users from that company managed to get something like 7 of the top 10 ideas.

I would put money on that none of the 7 had anything to do with rendering as they are a re-seller of Keyshot.

[zxys001]

We understand that you are asking for SubD surfacing features to be added SOLIDWORKS. At this time, we have decided to ...

[AlexLachance]

I've just had add the SubD modelling within Solidworks kicked out!!!! They sure didn't want to take any chance of it making the top ten.

'Thank you for submitting your idea to the SOLIDWORKS Enhancement Ideas 3DSwym community. After reviewing this idea, we have determined that it is requesting functionality that has already been implemented.



We understand that you are asking for SubD surfacing features to be added SOLIDWORKS. At this time, we have decided to provide this feature in the 3D Sculptor application on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. You might consider using 3D Sculptor for subD modeling with 3D Creator for parametric modeling.



You can learn more about this implemented functionality here: https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworks ... users.html



Because it is an implemented function, this idea will be removed from the SOLIDWORKS Top Ten List 3DSwym community one week from today. If you feel this idea is not already implemented, please modify your idea to make it unique and add a comment directed to @Top Ten List Admin

I just saw this.

This is a SolidWorks Top Ten, not a 3DXperience Top 10, not a xDesign Top10, this needs to be adressed