Apps for SOLIDWORKS
Software Updates – Q4 2025

At the start of the new quarter, we have fresh updates for all four of our SOLIDWORKS add-ins.
This time, the biggest leap forward is in our latest solution, the LOGIKAL Interface for SOLIDWORKS, followed by numerous improvements and optimizations in SolidSteel parametric 7.1.0, DSTV Assistant 5.1.0 and AluFrame Assistant.

All updates focus on smoother workflows, improved performance, and even better integration between the systems – helping you design and manufacture faster, smarter, and more reliably than ever.

New features in detail

LOGIKAL Interface for SOLIDWORKS – Version 1.1.0

Our youngest SOLIDWORKS add-in is growing fast! With version 1.1.0, the LOGIKAL Interface receives the most extensive update of this release cycle – packed with performance improvements, smarter settings, and a completely redesigned user interface.

The update focuses on stability and workflow efficiency: event handling has been optimized for smoother operation alongside other SOLIDWORKS add-ins, and both German and English language support are now available.

A major highlight is the revamped settings interface. Import and export options are now clearly organized by category, offering more flexibility and control. You can now decide which elements to import, toggle external machinings on and off later, and even define standard types for circle sketches.

The import process has become faster and more precise, with new options such as Symbol Lines import and limited import to machinable parts. In addition, imports are now better structured with the help of subassemblies.

When it comes to machining, version 1.1.0 adds full support for external machinings at the assembly level, along with new editing and deletion tools. Features created in assemblies can optionally be transferred to target parts, and the improved contour recognition ensures even complex geometry is handled correctly.

Finally, the export workflow has been streamlined and made more intuitive. Contours are now analyzed only when opening the export window, simple circles can be selected individually, and several bugs have been fixed to make exports more reliable.

This update marks a big step forward for the LOGIKAL Interface – faster, clearer, and more flexible than ever.

Import

The performance of imports has been improved. This is partly due to the individual selection of elements to be imported and the level of detail of SolidWorks features. For example, it is possible to import only those elements that can be edited. This allows irrelevant parts to be omitted.

In addition, imports are now better structured and appear clearer thanks to predefined assemblies.

Support for all types of external machining for export

Logikal Interface now supports all external machining operations that can be exported to Logikal. This includes slotted holes, notches, countersink holes, and threaded holes. These can be sketched and cut as usual in the part itself and now also at the assembly level. The features can now also be adjusted after creation.

In addition, features from the SolidWorks HoleWizard are now also supported. These are converted accordingly and then transferred to Logikal.

Changelog LOGIKAL Interface v1.1.0

General
- Performance and stability
- Bug fixes in import and export areas
- German and English language support

Settings
- UI has been restructured
- Import options are now in the settings and no longer before the import
- Import Settings: Various selection options for elements that can be created during import have been expanded
- Export Settings: Subsequent activation and deactivation for adding new external edits is possible
- Export Settings: Standard type for circle sketches and their features can be selected
- Export Settings: External edits can be enforced on non-editable profiles

Import
- Import performance
- Optional import of symbol lines added
- Import can now be restricted to editable parts (optional)
- Placement errors (e.g., 90-degree corner windows) fixed
- Improved structuring with subassemblies added

Creating external machinings for export
- Creation of external machining operations now also available at assembly level
- Editing and deleting external machining operations before export now possible
- Sketches created at assembly level, including features, can optionally be automatically transferred to the target part
- Support for all valid external machining operations based on sketches/contours
- Support for SolidWorks HoleWizard features

Export
- Improved contour recognition
- Expanded information in the export window
- Simple circular features can be selected individually during export, regardless of the global standard

SolidSteel parametric for SOLIDWORKS – Version 7.1.0

The latest update of SolidSteel parametric for SOLIDWORKS focuses on smarter workflows and improved usability.
Among the highlights are new options for renaming parts, structures, and connections, as well as additional settings for templates, databases, and BOM handling.

Connection features have also been expanded – for example, endplates can now be aligned to planes, and haunch connections offer more flexibility for chamfer creation.

In addition, several bugs and inconsistencies have been fixed across the software, from metadata handling and profile templates to improved tolerance management and rib placement.

A solid step forward in performance, reliability, and everyday usability.

Changelog SolidSteel parametric v7.1.0

New functions

General:
- Rename Parts: Function for renaming parts, structures and connections
- Naming: Position number can be selected
- Settings: Options for specifying a default path for templates and databases
- BOM: Options for selecting the main beam of a WCA added

Connections:
- Endplate: connection to plane possible
- Haunch: Alternative for chamfers perpendicular to the connection surface added
- General: Folder for connection attributes hidden in the feature tree

Bugfix:

General:
- Profile templates: Keyword added for preview of user-defined sheets
- Stairs: Translation for configuration window was missing
- Fixed bug when writing metadata to suppressed bodies
- Settings: Error with tolerances fixed
- Metadata: Error-handling for parts with suppressed bodies added
- Drawing Assistant: error in WCA-export fixed

Connections:
- Endplate: Error in PMP page selection caught
- Rib: Profile edge can be used as a placement reference
- Rib: Tolerances in the settings are taken into account when creating ribs
- Clipangle connection: Errors in the case of deleted templates are captured
- Gusset: Error with switch perpendicular beam cut fixed

Sections:
- Face cut: Error in profile extension due to face cut resolved

DSTV Assistant – Version 5.1.0

Version 5.1.0 of DSTV Assistant brings improvements for smoother data exchange and even closer collaboration with SolidSteel parametric.
A new compatibility mode for position number assignment ensures consistent results between both systems, and additional options for exporting DSTV parts lists increase flexibility in manufacturing.

In addition, a switch for T-profiles has been added and an error in the coordinate selection of round profiles has been fixed – for even more precise and stable exports.

Changelog DSTV Assistant v5.1.0

New functions

DSTV-BOM:
- Options for export of DSTV-BOM added
- Added compatibility mode for position number assignment between SolidSteel and DSTV Assistant

General:
- Switch for T-profiles added

Bugfix
- Fixed error in coordinate selection for round profiles

Changelog AluFrame Assistant v5.1.0

Bugfix

- General improvements to performance and stability.

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Apps for SOLIDWORKSSoftware Updates – Q4 2025