Solidworks 2015 -

Practical trick: Create a simplified configuration (Insert → Configurations → Add Configuration) with suppressed small components for analysis and motion studies.

If you're using 2015, these were the standout additions: solidworks 2015

A visual tool for planning and managing complex assembly structures before starting a design. Manufacturing & Simulation it feels lightweight. However

When analyzing from a current perspective, it feels lightweight. However, in 2014, it was a heavy lift. solidworks 2015

function allowed users to open a component from an assembly in its exact current orientation, saving time on reorientation. Visual & Documentation Tools