SolidWorks capabilities that help meet the challenges of producing complex aerospace and defense equipment include: • Superior large assembly performance • Read/write UG and Catia files with Datakit • Configuration management for parts and assemblies • Fully associative top-down and bottom-up design techniques • Advanced surface and sheet metal design tools for superior enclosure development • Superior tools for designing and documenting routed systems such as piping, tubing, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric cabling • Fully integrated Finite Element Analysis software • Collaboration tools like eDrawings and Enterprise Data Management for sharing designs across sites and with companies • An extensive selection of fully integrated Partner Solutions