DriveWorks Administrator is a module of DriveWorks Pro that allows you to:
Any solution being implemented in DriveWorks Administrator first requires a DriveWorks Group.
A single user environment can use an Individual Group, this is a very portable option until a multi-user environment is required.
A multi-user environment will require a Shared Group. This is more robust and the most secure option for multiple users and external connections.
Learn about Individual And Shared GroupsLearn how to create a GroupOnce a Group has been created, a Design Automation solution is implemented by:
Once a Group has been created, a CPQ solution is implemented by:
Once a Group has been created, an Online Sales Configurator solution is implemented by:
Save time and reduce errors by automating SOLIDWORKS with DriveWorks. Eliminate repetitive design tasks and free up your engineers to innovate and improve. DemoRead More |
The DriveWorks Form Designer makes it easy to create a custom user interface (UI) that matches your company branding and creates a great user experience. DemoRead More |
See how you can use DriveWorks to create an intelligent rules based design automation and sales configurator solution that meets your specific needs. DemoRead More |
Design an automated workflow to meet your company standards and procedures. Full audit trail with reports and feedback. Control users and group security, permissions and triggered actions. DemoRead More |
Learn more about the different ways DriveWorks handles, shares and re-uses data to provide seamless integration with other company systems. DemoRead More |
Create interactive online 3D configurators. See how you can use DriveWorks technology to let customers see their custom products in 3D and view the effects of their design changes immediately. DemoRead More |
The Reporting and Diagnostics tools in DriveWorks make it easy to set up and maintain your own DriveWorks Configurator. All reporting and diagnostic tools are in-built and require no setup. DemoRead More |
Before installing, please read the Installation Checklist to ensure pre-requisites are met.
To follow the installation process, please read Installation Step by Step.
Single Application Deployment
To learn where to install DriveWorks Administrator when used on its own, please read Single Application Deployment.
Multiple DriveWorks Administrator Deployment
To learn where to install DriveWorks Administrator when used collaboratively, please read Multiple DriveWorks Administrator Deployment.
Multi-Application Deployment
To learn where to install DriveWorks Administrator when used alongside other DriveWorks Pro modules, please read Multi-Application Deployment.
About License Codes
Each DriveWorks Pro module, that requires licensing, has its own unique license code which is issued once purchased.
If you have a license code and are unsure which module or license type it is, please read Info: Identify License Activation Codes.
Fixed Licenses
A fixed license is dedicated to the machine the DriveWorks product is installed on.
Learn how to activate a Fixed License.
Network (Floating) Licenses
A network license is held on a central network license server.
Network Licenses are activated and distributed by DriveWorks License Management (a free tool included in the installation package).
Learn how to activate a Network License.
Consider the following before using DriveWorks Administrator:
DriveWorks Pro Administrator Training is a 3-day class offered by DriveWorks Resellers using our Training Materials. The training covers the core concepts: Rules, Automation, Form Design, Work Flow and Configuration and teaches how to automate and configure same but different designs. Contact your reseller for more information.
Ensure all pre-requisites are followed, the module is installed on the required machine and licensed accordingly.
See Installing and Licensing DriveWorks Administrator (above) for links.
Read the article Info: Where To Store DriveWorks Data for guidance on where your data should be located.
Read the article How To: Implementation Guide to plan the automation project.
Understand the additional tools installed with DriveWorks Administrator.
DriveWorks Data Management | DriveWorks Group Upscale | DriveWorks License Management | DriveWorks Pro Server
Any data previously set up in other DriveWorks products can be used as a starting point, see Migration From DriveWorksXpress or Migration From DriveWorks Solo.