: Some users complained about the transition into Sketch mode , specifically noting the lack of a quick-select pop-up for default planes upon entering the mode.

SolidWorks 2014 was generally received as a steady evolution of the software, focusing on workflow "finesse" rather than a single revolutionary feature . Reviewers from DEVELOP3D and Engineering.com noted that while it was a "beast of a system," the 2014 release focused on making daily tasks more efficient through hundreds of small adjustments.

: Improved tools for faster sheet metal geometry creation and better data output for manufacturing.

SolidWorks 2014