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Their ECO (Engineering Change Order) process required manually updating revision blocks across 14 drawings for each assembly change. Errors were frequent.

Eliminates the "save, close, check-in, update" loop. Properties now flow instantly to BOMs and drawing title blocks. 3.2. Automated Revision Table Generator One of the most requested features is finally here. The new revision table tool scans your PDM revision history and automatically populates a SOLIDWORKS drawing table.

| Operation | Old Version (v4.2) | New Version (v5.0) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Update custom properties (1,000 files) | 12 min 40 sec | 4 min 15 sec | | | Export drawings to PDF (500 drawings) | 35 min (unstable) | 18 min (stable) | 51% faster | | Smart Copy an assembly (200 parts) | 8 min | 2 min 30 sec | 68% faster | | Launch time (first load) | 14 seconds | 4 seconds | 71% faster |

As you edit custom properties inside SOLIDWORKS, DBRsolids watches the file. The moment you hit "Apply," it pushes those properties to the PDM vault's card controls and any referenced drawing sheets.

Date: May 5, 2026 Category: CAD / SOLIDWORKS PDM

The release is the most significant update in three years. The performance gains alone justify the upgrade, especially for teams running frequent batch exports or complex PDM workflows. The new UI, 64-bit batch processor, and revision automation are genuine game-changers.

The developer is very responsive. Submit bugs via the in-app feedback button (the new smiley face icon in the top-right corner). Company: Midwest Pneumatics Inc. (50 engineers, 12,000 active PDM files)