What's New
BG = Correction
AM = Improvement

myCADtools 2026 SP2.2:
General:
BG109626: myCADtools Application Slowdown Issue
BG108831: Problem with a large log file
PilotAssembly:
BG107171: Block if the file is on a network unknown to Excel
Visiativ SpareParts:
BG108491: Occurrence issue with the "Parent" data
myCADtools 2026 SP2.1:
General:
BG107649: It is possible to install myCADtools 2026 even if an older version is already installed
DataRecovery:
BG107171: Unable to enter values in 3Dx using Datarecovery
FindDocuments:
BG108491: Reference repairs are no longer working
New version of ProjectManager:
BG108501: Problem displaying the condition window
BG105238: ProjectManager cannot read properties in file configurations in 3DX mode
AM103107: Automatically retrieve drawings from 3DEXPERIENCE when importing a 3DX assembly opened in SOLIDWORKS
Next-generation SmartBom:
BG95476: The rotation field is not grayed out when adding an annotation
myCADtools 2026 SP2:
General:
BG99471: Optimizing the Opening of the myCADtools Application
AM100810: Improvement to the "Polish" translation
AM82971: Add 4K compatibility for mycadtools
AM107362: Added compatibility with SOLIDWORKS 2027
BatchConverter:
AM101325: Improved quality of generated thumbnails
AM102652: Added missing export options
BG69707: SOLIDWORKS options are not taken into account during import
BG91979: Configuration management is not always taken into account in BatchConverter settings
BG96005: When BatchConverter is launched on a connected SW, it closes all open files
BG100727: Opening the BatchConverter settings no longer works in SmartBomV1
CopyOptions:
BG69458: Loading a layout standard using CopyOptions does not work correctly
BG100805: Unable to process SOLIDWORKS 2026 files
BG100806: The color from the reference file is copied even though the option is not checked
CustomToolBar:
BG81486: The CustomToolbar settings are not saved
BG100253: Problem launching the SmartProperties macro
Cutting Optimization:
BG103095: Face views are symmetries of solids
DrawingTranslate:
BG91595: "Force Translation" should force the translation of all sheets
FindDocuments:
BG102603: Optimizing Database Analysis Performance
AM105767: Change to folder deletion in the settings section
BG97838: Lost dependencies are not recognized when the name contains a "."
BG100364: Reference issue with plans during declination
BG102880: Research Problem on Lost Dependencies
GlobalSettings:
BG103958: Operational issue when there are no local settings
Integration:
AM69920: Added an operation to rename a property
BG99925: The type of value retrieved from the welded part is not always the same
BG102706: The integration project is not saved when you click "Save"
BG69988: When you click the "Update" button, the added property is deleted
BG86495: If the file is closed, it will not rename all the configurations
BG87866: Replace/reload the background of a sheet; if you select "*", it will automatically set the background to A3.
BG89699: If you use a background layer with the same name as one already on the drawing but located in a different folder, it will not be applied.
BG90362: The "Add/Modify a Property of Welded Part Lists" operation does not set a different counter value for each welded part
BG92102: The condition "If a property exists with a given value in the parent assembly" does not work
BG94780: Two versions are missing from the condition "If the document matches the SOLIDWORKS version"
BG96394: The project storage location is only taken into account after restarting integration
BG100067: The condition "If a property exists with a given value" does not take the value into account for the comparison
BG101399: The condition "If a property exists with a given value in the parent assembly" does not take configuration options into account
myCADpassport:
BG96752: PDMrestart no longer launches from myCADpassport
myCADtools:
BG100903: The SmartCounter interface does not refresh when the context changes
Field Concatenation Tool:
BG101172: Error when editing the advanced properties of conditions.
AM98173: Added a SOLIDWORKS "Unique ID" variable
File selection tool:
BG69797: Applying a filter to the property does not work when retrieving the active assembly for an assembly dependency.
BG94585: With the "Show Configurations" option selected, the file selection tool will display only the first file in a list instead of displaying all of them
BG95699: The "Files are read-only" warning message does not retain the "Do not show this window again" option
BG96412: With the dependency option enabled, it is not possible to create an assembly with specific settings
BG98485: With the "Show Sheets" display option, selecting multiple drawings does not work
PilotAssembly:
AM96975: Added a progress bar for Excel generation
AM96977: Handling Write Protection on an Excel File
AM96979: Change to how tagged cells are handled
AM96983: Performance Optimization for Custom Cells
AM102760: Optimizing the handling time for large assemblies
BG96986: Do not restart authentication unless necessary
AM96985: Added logs
New version of ProjectManager:
BG94070: There is no translation in the window for creating a new bookmark
SheetMetalManufacturing:
AM94765: Add the ability to remove spaces after " : "
BG73602: Issue with the number of bodies when using it to name planes
BG82295: With the "Group identical bodies" option, the quantity is incorrect when it's an assembly
BG83708: The quantity calculated by "Quantity SheetMetalManufacturing" is incorrect when an identical part appears in multiple subassemblies
BG95193: Hidden edges are not displayed when exporting a file by view
BG97931: Parts on the first level of the assembly are not retrieved
SmartBom:
BG102654: Error message when generating an Excel file using a specific Excel template
Next-generation SmartBom:
AM94935: Added the ability to filter columns in SmartBomV2
AM101104: German translation issue on Smartbom
BG100907: Path issue during project conversion in a non-included context
BG101313: If there is more than one block in the field concatenation tool, it does not take custom property blocks into account
BG101326: Values in columns shift when there are merged cells
BG102705: If the head assembly is set to "Hidden" in the BOM options, the option "Ignore SOLIDWORKS child component display options (Hide/Promote)" does not work
BG103067: SpareParts - Do not create a PDF export row if it is not applicable (hidden child components)
BG103424: SpareParts - Problem exporting to SpareParts when the assembly contains virtual files
BG105837: A table template cannot be saved if it is used in multiple bills of materials
BG105841: The borders in the bill of materials are no longer present in V2
AM97009: Added the ability to add an "Extract All Properties" column
BG75597: Excel file generation takes a very long time
BG91804: The location of model favorites is not taken into account when it is modified manually
BG95428: Adding a condition to the bill of materials will group the bodies during generation
BG96473: Selecting from a closed file requires SOLIDWORKS to be open
BG97951: Copying and pasting with Ctrl+C will link the conditions between the copied bill of materials and the original
BG98239: The option "Extract general properties from the referenced part, unless the property exists in the mechanical-welding file" does not retrieve the document's properties
BG99339: SmartBom does not use the correct property retrieval for welded parts
SmartCounter:
BG88492: The change to simplified feed rate is not saved unless you uncheck "Automatic Counter"
BG100479: The list appears empty when viewing the meter settings
SmartDrawings:
BG94584: Subassemblies are not taken into account during generation
BG101141: Certain template models cannot be used in SmartDrawings
BG101318: The background view is zoomed in too much and is therefore cropped on the sides.
BG102782: Duplicating a model does not copy the settings from the Annotations tab
BG102854: Certain options in the Annotation tab are not applied when the view is deselected
AM69217: Added the ability to configure sheet naming
AM96376: Added the ability to create view tables from SmartDrawings
AM96972: Added the ability to add a custom note
AM97709: Modification of view icons for an ISO projection rather than a U.S. projection
AM100365: Added the ability to retrieve and position blocks
SmartProperties:
AM102037: Add the ability to dynamically set the selection of the first menu based on the value of another property
BG69606: The dynamic menu linked to an Excel file does not treat the first few rows as a header
BG82118: Starting with SW2019, when using a conditional type, the evaluated value of a property containing a variable is returned instead of the value itself
BG95732: Operational issue with the "Material Selection" feature following the automatic launch of SmartProperties in Integration
BG100834: Option Type - Functionality Issue with CTRL+C / CTRL+V
myCADtools 2026 SP1:
General:
AM85005: New interface for uploading to the Visiativ Spare Parts catalog
AM70748: New version of PilotAssembly
AM96949: Improved performance when opening the myCADtools application
BG94377: The Properties list does not work for SOLIDWORKS versions earlier than 2025
BG86379: The "Browse" windows in myCADtools are in list mode in PDM, and it is impossible to change this
BG96027: An error message appears when SOLIDWORKS is launched if the myCADtools add-in is enabled
BG97988: When installing in a language other than French, the desktop shortcut is named "NewShortcut1" instead of "myCADtools"
BatchConverter:
BG95917: Cannot export to Visiativ SpareParts if an assembly has all child parts excluded from the bill of materials
BG98214: SpareParts - Identification issue in the CSV when generating the PDF in non-exploded view
BG98961: SpareParts - Coding issue in the CSV file for assemblies with the "Promote" BOM option
Cutting Optimization:
AM88089: Automatically retrieve the active file
FindDocuments:
AM92361: Added the option to not reject derived configurations
AM96889: Added the ability to open documents by double-clicking
BG95275: Reference issue with 3D on derived views
Integration:
BG93746: Exporting with the "mass" property in the naming rule will not generate any files (except for DXF/DWG exports)
BG96689: Integration will not take into account values following a "." in the naming convention
LocalHelp:
BG96893: FindDocuments section - If you run a search again while the FindDocuments window is open, the search does not work correctly
BG96891: FindDocuments Section - Starting a Search by Pressing the "Enter" Key
Field Generation Tool:
BG93747: Naming using the "mass" property returns the formula instead of the calculated value
BG95468: Cannot include a " \ " in the advanced location conditions in BatchConverter and ProjectManager
BG82148: Interface issue when there are multiple tiles
BG97700: Various rule issues with the "Name/Location" section and the use of advanced conditions in ProjectManager
Configuration tool:
BG95752: Unintended update when the server retrieves a .zip file instead of a .mcstg file
PilotAssembly:
BG69598: Changing the head assembly configuration in the Excel file does not work
BG84305: Automatic identification is not applied to the import even though the option is checked
PowerPrint:
BG92718: Regression - Unable to change the sort order for a custom column
New version of ProjectManager:
AM81971: Support for supplementary formats
BG95439: If you delete all the property lines, this one reappears automatically
BG96083: After adding a condition, all fields will be cleared when the property management screen is reopened
BG97652: The condition specified on a referenced property does not work
BG97702: Advanced conditions are not taken into account with the placement option "Create a dynamic placement based on the value of a property defined for each component"
SmartBallons:
BG69294: Changing the layer color
New version of SmartBom:
BG93569: Some values are not displayed when generating the bill of materials using the "Extract All Properties" option
BG95449: Moving columns before generating the BOM causes an error message
BG95892: Format mismatch issue in the Visiativ SpareParts project when add-ons are included in BatchConverter
BG94445: Adding a property to an Excel cell will change the cell's settings
BG95426: Generation does not occur if the manually selected file is open in SOLIDWORKS
BG95435: If you switch projects after modifying or adding a condition, there is no prompt asking you to save.
BG95436: When you click "Cancel" in the save window, it does not cancel the action, and your changes are lost
SmartCounter:
BG75691: Code-sharing issue for the web counter
New version of SmartDrawings:
BG69219: The sheets for the mechanically welded assemblies generated by SmartDrawings do not use the same view style as the predefined view template
BG69822: The scale and positioning are incorrect in sheet metal files that contain a "Welded Construction" line
BG69860: If there is a view in the expanded state in the document template, the information and the view are offset to the left and to the right
BG96032: Error message when creating a template from an existing drawing
BG98196: The "Save As" button does not refresh the list after saving a project
WhereUsed:
AM96900: Automatically launch a search in the FindDocuments database
AM96897: Automatically open the active document upon launch from SOLIDWORKS
AM96901: Added double-click to open
myCADtools 2026 SP0.2:
General:
AM95223: Change to the release schedule for updates
BG95494: Compatibility issue between myCADtools 2026 and the DriveWorks add-in
BG95359: Shared settings are not automatically retrieved with the .mcstg extension in Online mode
ProjectManagerV2:
AM95197: Saving bookmarks no longer works
SmartBomV2:
AM95427: The condition interface does not appear in the older version of SmartBom
myCADtools 2026 SP0.1:
General:
BG94899: No uninstallation message when the 2026 installation begins
BG94679: The default projects are always overwritten when installing version 2026 SP0
Integration:
BG94823: SmartProperties no longer launches automatically
myCADtools 2026 SP0:
General:
AM70499: Installation without administrator privileges
AM72051: New version of SmartDrawings
BatchConverter:
AM89786: Change to Instance Management
AM91005: Added the DriveWorks format
BG82201: BatchConverter does not take into account the "Load referenced documents: all" option
BG83752: If you are using R2018 in the DXF/DWG export options in SW, you cannot open the SW export menu from BatchConverter
BG84640: When changing bookmarks, extensions are not deselected
ColorChart:
BG82664: The location of the colorchart XML files is not saved when SOLIDWORKS is closed
3DConnected:
BG81564: The connection to 3DEXPERIENCE does not work if two-factor authentication is enabled
Condition tool:
BG84711: The comparison of the number of pages is not working
Field Generation Tool:
AM77945: Added the "Condition" section of the Field Generator to the "Location" section of BatchConverter and ProjectManager
BG81818: Crash when moving a tile to the export slot
BG83692: Cannot include a "\" in the output location in SheetMetalManufacturing
BG84325: The button disappears after a migration when changing the conditional type
BG86246: Issue importing naming rules into advanced conditions
File and directory selection tool:
AM69933: Changes to the map search options
AM81778: Added a parent/child tree structure
AM81779: Viewing Files with Missing References or Read-Only Permissions
BG83914: The tool checks for dependencies even though the option is unchecked
BG89970: Cannot select an assembly if it contains references to neutral files and 3DEXPERIENCE files
BG91052: Import issue with the "Insert Drawings from a Document and Its Dependencies" button
BG91327: In "Parent/Child" view mode and the "Referenced Dependency Configurations" configuration option, some components appear multiple times for no reason
Cutting Optimization:
AM81261: Added the ability to lock the "bar lengths" field
AM81819: Added an option to generate the report in the same location as the 3D file
AM82087: Translation of the report into Polish
AM91736: Accounting for curved profiles
BG81967: If the length of the profile is less than its width, then there is a cutting optimization issue
BG83336: Grouping identical cuts should take into account angled cuts in addition to length
BG85412: Poor bar optimization for components that are shorter in length than in width
BG85527: When adding a prefix, the reference numbers for the second assembly added will always be "1"
BG88033: During a CSV export, the "Reference" column takes on the value of the "Description" column
BG88858: Bubbles are not attached to bodies when the SOLIDWORKS export option "Remove Background" is checked
BG88861: Cutting saves the views from previous session reports and incorporates them into new ones, even if the part is not involved
FindDocuments:
AM71948: Added the ability to open files found in a search using drag-and-drop
Integration:
AM91342: Run the operation on read-only files if the "Extract" option is checked for PDM
BG84050: "Clear Properties" does not delete all properties when the wildcard character is used
BG90807: When you drag an "Apply a Property" operation and then configure it, when you run the operation, it applies the property but without a value
BG90808: "Create-Pattern" is no longer included in the "Property" conditions
BG90810: Display Issue
LocalHelp:
AM81908: Creation of the User Control interface for the myCADtools section
AM81909: Creating a section in the LocalHelp settings
ProjectManagerV2:
BG87750: If you move the position of a blank line up, it takes on the value of the line above it
BG87752: Changes are saved even after clicking the "Cancel" button
BG87755: Application options are not applied to child elements
BG88629: Some components are not unchecked even though they meet the filter condition
BG88630: When duplicating an assembly created in 3DX, the paths are not modified
BG90511: Names in the Feature Manager are not updated when duplicating
BG90643: Property value retrieval always uses the "Custom property, unless configuration-specific" option, even if the "Custom properties" option has been checked.
BG91960: The part filter does not always save the checkmarks for welded structures, sheet metal, and toolboxes
BG92458: Error message regarding naming during duplication
Registration:
BG93109: Trial licenses do not work on computers set to a language other than "French"
SheetMetalManufacturing:
BG77084: Visible sketches are not included in the export even though the option is checked
BG82102: Manage note spacing when the font size is large
BG86555: When changing the location, the file name reverts to the "use the name of the first file inserted" option
BG88975: Error message when setting the report status to "No" after generation
BG89235: The projection file does not work unless it is also included in the SOLIDWORKS options
SmartBomV2:
AM69205: SmartBom Performance Improvements
AM81906: Added a quick Excel export button
AM90148: Change to the Bill of Materials Template Selection During Project Migration
BG81496: If a table template contains an equation type, clicking on the header displays the wrong type
BG81775: The bill of materials generated for a file does not show welded assemblies
BG82524: The radio button in the Excel export options does not toggle properly
BG83291: The column edit button in SmartBOM is always enabled by default
BG85053: When selecting a column and right-clicking, the right-click menu always remains in the foreground
BG85061: Incorporate drawings from PDM
BG86378: When returning to the extraction options, if an advanced condition is present, it is not displayed immediately
BG87753: The floppy disk icon on the desktop does not disappear after saving via right-click
BG87764: When the Excel save dialog box is closed, BatchConverter still launches
BG87806: Values are shifted in the Excel export when a column is moved
BG88769: An error message appears during export when the Excel process remains active
BG88784: The generated PDFs are not saved to the selected location when a location is chosen in the dialog box
BG89099: When copying a bill of materials that contains conditions, if you modify the condition in the copy, the condition in the original bill of materials is also modified
BG89106: The Excel template path is set to %mycadtoolsSettings%
BG89110: After setting a column to the "equation" type, when you go back to it, it is set to the "item number" type.
BG89226: The individual part number always starts with 2 if the main assembly is not included
BG89397: When exporting a SparePart file, if a value appears twice, SmartBOM does not highlight all duplicate rows in red
BG90515: Transparency does not work in annotations
BG90522: Property value retrieval always uses the "Custom property, unless configuration-specific" option, even if the "Custom properties" option has been checked.
BG91933: Error message during an Excel export when only welded structures and sheet metal parts are selected
BG93159: The way bodies are retrieved differs between V1 and V2 for a specific file
New version of SmartDrawings:
AM69107: Ability to adjust the scale of the "Expanded Status" view
AM69122: Be able to manage different document templates for mechanically welded structures
AM69133: The scale should be selectable from a list of integers; this would prevent ratios like 0.8:1, for example.
AM69138: Ability to use different background images for the first sheet and the other sheets in a welded assembly
AM69139: Be able to retrieve the various tables (general, revision, etc.) on all sheets.
AM69163: Ability to create an exploded view by sheet metal body on different sheets
AM69107: Integrate the advanced options of the file selection tool
AM69202: Added an option to blur the ISO view instead of the front view
AM69228: Change to the option for creating a view centered on the sheet
AM69265: Added the ability to create more views for welded structural assemblies
AM69281: Add the ability to generate an ISO view for mechanically welded assemblies
AM69282: Add the ability to manage the view style of mechanically welded structures
AM69325: Automatically redefine front views if they are not properly redefined
AM69340: Added an option to not generate a drawing for bodies excluded from the list of welded parts
AM69436: Include predefined views in the other sheets of the model
AM69438: Added automatic dimension reorganization
AM69487: Added the ability to use a predefined view in the expanded state
AM69523: Add the ability to define multiple document templates based on conditions for the same document type
AM69536: Added the ability to insert multiple bill of materials tables
AM69654: Improve the positioning of expanded views
AM69683: Added options for processing mechanically welded parts
AM69687: Added the ability to set a limit on the number of bodies per drawing
AM69691: Added the ability to create one sheet per part in an assembly drawing
AM69695: Add automatic reorganization of dimensions to the model's object dimension
AM69701: Added the ability to automatically manage the scale of views
AM69812: Added the ability to use the background of the main sheet for fold-out sheets
AM69819: Added the ability to manage exploded views
AM69846: Improvements to ratings and views based on document type
AM69861: Would like the option to not have a flatpattern sheet created automatically
SmartProperties:
AM90657: Added the option to not reset the values of dynamic submenus when the first menu is reselected with the same value
AM92127: Add a type to include the visualization cube in SmartProperties
BG83413: If a macro adds properties to the document and is run before the SmartProperties input mask is created, the values are not visible in the mask
BG83420: Error when renaming a configuration in a 3DEXPERIENCE environment; renaming no longer works
BG85167: Renaming the document title does not use the calculated value
BG88794: If you duplicate a file using the "Save As" option, it will apply the properties of the source file to the duplicate unless you save it.