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Instead of copying an old project, renaming files, and manually modifying each model, teams enter the requirements into a form. DriveWorks then applies approved rules to generate the required deliverables.<\/p>\n<p>The product line includes three levels:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>DriveWorksXpress<\/strong> to explore basic automation in SOLIDWORKS for free;<\/li>\n<li><strong>DriveWorks Solo<\/strong> to streamline and improve the design process for engineers;<\/li>\n<li><strong>DriveWorks Pro<\/strong> to deploy a product configurator and CPQ process across the company and even externally on the web.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Is DriveWorks?<\/h2>\n<p>DriveWorks is design automation and product configuration software that is closely integrated with SOLIDWORKS. It captures product parameters, customer options, and manufacturing rules, then reuses them to create reliable variants and configurations.<\/p>\n<p>In practical terms, DriveWorks can automatically control:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>dimensions, features, textures, materials, and even custom properties;<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, and drawings;<\/li>\n<li>file names and locations;<\/li>\n<li>bills of materials and certain sales documents;<\/li>\n<li>output formats such as PDF, DXF, DWG, STEP, or image files, depending on the edition;<\/li>\n<li>validations, approvals, and workflow stages;<\/li>\n<li>data exchanges with systems such as ERP, CRM, or SOLIDWORKS PDM when using DriveWorks Pro.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result is simple: a custom request can move more quickly from configuration to quotation, engineering, and production.<\/p>\n<h2>What Types of Companies Is DriveWorks Designed For?<\/h2>\n<p>DriveWorks is particularly well suited to manufacturers that offer products that are similar but rarely identical. An industrial enclosure with variable dimensions, a modular conveyor system, equipment adapted to a customer&#8217;s space, or a structure available with several options are all good examples.<\/p>\n<p>Your company could benefit from DriveWorks if you answer yes to any of these questions:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Do your designers often repeat the same changes in SOLIDWORKS?<\/li>\n<li>Do you regularly create variants from previous projects?<\/li>\n<li>Do data-entry, bill-of-materials, or drawing errors delay orders?<\/li>\n<li>Does preparing quotes require frequent back-and-forth with engineering?<\/li>\n<li>Do configuration rules depend mainly on the experience of a few people?<\/li>\n<li>Would you like your sales representatives, distributors, or customers to configure a product online?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even one yes may reveal an automation opportunity. The right approach is to target a repetitive, well-understood product and then evaluate how much time is currently spent on each order.<\/p>\n<h2>DriveWorksXpress, Solo, or Pro: Which Version Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h3>Solution<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<h3>Ideal for<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<h3>Main capabilities<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<h3>How it is used<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><strong>DriveWorksXpress<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>Getting started with a first automation project<\/td>\n<td>Basic part and assembly automation, a simple form, and one drawing per part or assembly<\/td>\n<td>Included free with SOLIDWORKS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><strong>DriveWorks Solo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>Automating the work of one designer or an engineering department<\/td>\n<td>Part, assembly, and drawing automation; control over file names and locations; documents such as bills of materials and quotes; and previews in SOLIDWORKS<\/td>\n<td>Single-user SOLIDWORKS add-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><strong>DriveWorks Pro<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>Connecting sales, engineering, and production<\/td>\n<td>CPQ, web configurators, interactive 3D previews, automated documents, workflows, security, unattended generation, and enterprise integrations<\/td>\n<td>Modular, scalable platform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>DriveWorksXpress: A Free Entry Point<\/h3>\n<p>DriveWorksXpress is included with SOLIDWORKS and can be opened from the <strong>Tools<\/strong> menu. It lets you capture an existing model, create a simple form, and control certain dimensions, features, or properties to generate a new variant.<\/p>\n<p>This edition is suitable for a team that wants to validate an initial use case without immediately launching a large-scale project. Its options are more limited, but it demonstrates the core DriveWorks process: capture, define rules, complete a form, and generate.<\/p>\n<h3>DriveWorks Solo: Greater Control for Engineering<\/h3>\n<p>DriveWorks Solo takes automation further while remaining integrated with SOLIDWORKS. It provides greater control over bills of materials, file locations, drawings, and generated documents.<\/p>\n<p>A designer can complete a guided form, select the permitted options, and generate a more complete project package. Rules reduce the risk of forgetting a property, using a noncompliant name, or selecting an impossible combination.<\/p>\n<p>DriveWorks Solo is often the right choice when the need remains primarily within the engineering department but DriveWorksXpress no longer provides enough flexibility.<\/p>\n<h3>DriveWorks Pro: Company-Wide Automation<\/h3>\n<p>DriveWorks Pro brings together SOLIDWORKS automation, product configuration, and CPQ. It lets you create a guided experience that is accessible in a browser, complete with dynamic forms and an interactive 3D preview of the configured product.<\/p>\n<p>The data entered can trigger the automatic creation of models, assemblies, drawings, bills of materials, and sales documents. Generation can be handled by DriveWorks Autopilot on a dedicated machine, freeing up the designer&#8217;s workstation. Some capabilities require specific DriveWorks Pro modules or licences, depending on the selected architecture.<\/p>\n<p>DriveWorks Pro also lets you organize workflows. For example, an order may require technical validation or sales approval before the production files are generated.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does a CPQ Configurator Work with DriveWorks Pro?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>CPQ stands for Configure, Price, Quote.<\/strong> In a manufacturing environment, CPQ guides users toward a viable configuration, calculates the data needed for the quote, and prepares the deliverables required to manufacture the product.<\/p>\n<p>With DriveWorks Pro, the process can follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>The sales representative, distributor, or customer selects dimensions and options in a form.<\/li>\n<li>Rules validate the compatibility of the selections and display only the relevant options.<\/li>\n<li>An interactive 3D preview reflects the selected configuration.<\/li>\n<li>Pricing and product data can be retrieved from the company&#8217;s systems.<\/li>\n<li>A quote and other documents are generated.<\/li>\n<li>Once the required approvals are complete, DriveWorks creates the order-specific SOLIDWORKS files and manufacturing data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This process reduces reliance on manual exchanges between sales and engineering. It also helps sales teams respond faster without promising a configuration the company cannot manufacture.<\/p>\n<h2>What Documents and Files Can DriveWorks Generate?<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the edition and selected configuration, DriveWorks can produce much more than a 3D model. Possible outputs include:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies;<\/li>\n<li>manufacturing drawings;<\/li>\n<li>bills of materials;<\/li>\n<li>quotes and purchase orders;<\/li>\n<li>Word, Excel, HTML, XML, and PDF documents;<\/li>\n<li>manufacturing or exchange files such as DXF, DWG, STEP, and STL;<\/li>\n<li>images for sales, approvals, or the web;<\/li>\n<li>HTML emails with attachments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outputs can be triggered at the appropriate point in the workflow. A quote can therefore be created before approval, while production files are released only after the order is confirmed.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Formalize Engineering Rules?<\/h2>\n<p>In many companies, essential rules live in the mind of an experienced designer. This expertise is valuable, but it becomes a risk when it is neither documented nor accessible to other teams.<\/p>\n<p>DriveWorks turns this knowledge into executable rules. This allows a company to:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>apply the same standards to every order;<\/li>\n<li>prevent noncompliant combinations;<\/li>\n<li>reduce errors caused by repetitive tasks;<\/li>\n<li>make it easier to onboard new employees;<\/li>\n<li>preserve knowledge despite departures or changes in roles;<\/li>\n<li>improve rules gradually as products evolve;<\/li>\n<li>maintain business continuity despite staff shortages or departures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The benefits go beyond saving time. Automation also supports operational continuity and data quality.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Main Benefits of DriveWorks Automation?<\/h2>\n<h3>Reduce Repetitive Tasks<\/h3>\n<p>Rules can handle model copying, file renaming, dimension changes, and document preparation.<\/p>\n<h3>Speed Up Quotes and Orders<\/h3>\n<p>A guided form gathers the right information from the start. Teams spend less time clarifying incomplete or incompatible selections.<\/p>\n<h3>Improve Consistency<\/h3>\n<p>The same design, naming, and approval rules are applied to every project.<\/p>\n<h3>Free Designers to Focus on Higher-Value Work<\/h3>\n<p>While order-specific files are being generated, engineers and designers can work on new products, complex problems, or continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<h3>Connect Departments<\/h3>\n<p>With DriveWorks Pro, sales, engineering, operations, and production can use the same process while retaining access rights and approval stages suited to their responsibilities.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do You Start a DriveWorks Project?<\/h2>\n<p>The best first project is not necessarily the most complex product. Instead, choose a stable product family that is configured frequently and involves measurable repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n<p>A structured implementation generally includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>an analysis of the current process and product variants;<\/li>\n<li>the selection of a pilot project;<\/li>\n<li>the preparation of SOLIDWORKS models;<\/li>\n<li>the formalization of rules, data, and exceptions;<\/li>\n<li>the creation of forms and documents;<\/li>\n<li>an analysis of real-world cases, including edge configurations;<\/li>\n<li>user training and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Solidxperts team can support you with evaluation, architecture, integration, training, and support. The goal is to help you become self-sufficient and scale the solution as your needs evolve.<\/p>\n<h2>Move from Manual Customization to a Repeatable Process<\/h2>\n<p>When a product changes frequently but follows known rules, manually modifying every order eventually becomes costly. DriveWorks lets you capture those rules once and then apply them consistently to models, documents, and process stages.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure whether DriveWorksXpress, DriveWorks Solo, or DriveWorks Pro is right for you? <a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk to a specialist<\/a> to identify the best pilot project and estimate the automation potential of your configurable products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;product-faq-section white-faq-full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751996480252{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;container container-center&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;hideme&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;container container-center&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;product-faq-col&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Does DriveWorks Replace SOLIDWORKS?&#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4958\">No. DriveWorks automates and controls SOLIDWORKS models using rules and data. SOLIDWORKS remains the design tool used to create parts, assemblies, and drawings.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is DriveWorksXpress Free?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5115\">Yes. DriveWorksXpress is an entry-level solution included with SOLIDWORKS. It can be launched from the <strong>Tools<\/strong> menu in SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What Is the Difference Between DriveWorks Solo and DriveWorks Pro?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787153350562{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]DriveWorks Solo primarily automates design work in SOLIDWORKS for an individual user or an engineering department. DriveWorks Pro adds a broader platform with a web configurator, CPQ, 3D visualization, workflows, security, unattended generation, and enterprise system integrations.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can DriveWorks Generate Quotes?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787153362506{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Yes. DriveWorks Solo can generate documents such as quotes using templates and data. DriveWorks Pro takes this further with a CPQ process, pricing rules, approvals, customized documents, and integrations.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can DriveWorks Integrate with an ERP, CRM, or PDM System?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787153371000{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Yes. <strong>DriveWorks Pro<\/strong> offers integration options for SOLIDWORKS PDM and other enterprise systems using connectors, databases, web services, exchange files, or an API. The method depends on the systems in place and the required data flow.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do You Need Programming Skills to Use DriveWorks?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787153380147{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Experience with parametric modeling and a solid understanding of product rules are helpful. However, DriveWorks provides form and rule design tools that reduce the need to develop a custom application from scratch. 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