Is it possible to use Target Display Mode under Bootcamp on iMac 27?

I run Solidworks under Windows XP in Parallels 5 on my pre Unibody MBP since a couple of years. Works well but I could need more speed and screen size.
I'm thinking that the following setup would suit me well if it works:
iMac 27 running Windows in Bootcamp
New MBP running OSX
Is it possible to connect the MBP to the iMac and use Target Display Mode when the iMac runs Bootcamp? Haven't been able to find a good answer.
If not - Apple: Will you please implement this in a Bootcamp update...?

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
If I understand your question, you wish to access the MBP in TDM from the iMac booted into Windows. The iMac using Windows should see the MBP in TDM as it would any other connected external USB or FireWire HDDs. However, you should also face the limits that the version of Windows you use may have regarding reading disks formatted for Macs.
Dah•veed

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