/Topic/HowToConfigureSQLServer_2008_ForRemoteAccess
Support for this version of SQL Server has ended - DriveWorks no longer supports Microsoft SQL Server 2008. - Please refer to How To: Configure SQL Server For Rem…
/Topic/HowToConfigureSQLServer2005ForRemoteAccess
Support for this version of SQL Server has ended - DriveWorks no longer supports Microsoft SQL Server 2005. - Please refer to How To: Configure SQL Server For Rem…
/Topic/HowToConfigureSQLServer_2012_ForRemoteAccess
How To: Configure SQL Server for Remote Access - This document will show you how to use the SQL Server Management Studio to enable users to connect to a SQL Serv…
/Topic/SQLServer
SQL Server - After Pro Server is installed, the Pro Server needs to be configured by using the DriveWorks Pro Server Configuration Tool before the service can be…
/Topic/HowToTroubleshootSQLConnection
How To: Troubleshoot SQL Connection - This article discusses issues relating to connecting to a SQL database. - Could not connect to the database or #DBCONNECT!…
/Topic/WhatsNew8NativeSQL
What's New Native SQL - A new feature for DriveWorks 8 is the support for direct SQL Server connections for the QueryData function and the Data Export document.…
/Topic/HowToConfigureWindowsFirewallForSQLServer
How To: Configure Windows Firewall for SQL Server - This document will show you how to open remote access to SQL Server by configuring Windows Firewall. - Applies…
/Topic/DBExecute
DBExecute - Executes a query against a database and returns the number of affected rows. - When this function is triggered during a Specification it is possible t…
/Topic/HowToBackupASQLDatabase
How To: Backup a SQL Server Database - This document will show you how to use SQL Server Management Studio to backup a database. - Applies To: - - Microsoft SQL S…
/Topic/HowToRestoreASQLServerDatabase
How To: Restore a SQL Server Database - This topic demonstrates how to use SQL Server Management Studio to restore a database from a backup. - Please see the HowT…
/Topic/HowToCopyaDriveWorks6GroupInSQLServer
Introduction - This document will show you how to use SQL Server Management Studio to copy a DriveWorks 6 group ready for DriveWorks 7 migration. - Applies To:…
/Topic/HowToOptimizeASQLDatabase
How To: Optimize A SQL Database - Auto Close - SQL databases are found to be more performant with the Auto Close option set to False. - New shared groups created b…
/Topic/SQL_Server_Data_Export_Document
SQL Server Data Export - DriveWorks has the ability to export data directly to a SQL Server database as part of running a DriveWorks Project. - Timeout - This Docu…
/Topic/WhatsNewDriveWorks11ProServer
Side by Side Pro Server - DriveWorks Pro Server will allow you to: - - Install two different versions of Pro Server on the same machine. - - Connect two differe…
/Topic/DbQuery
DbQuery - Runs a query against a table in a database, returning the result as a headed table. - When this function is used in a variable or control it will be exe…
/Topic/HowToTroubleshootProServerConnection
How To: Troubleshoot Pro Server Connection - This article discusses issues relating to DriveWorks Pro Server. - Cannot connect to DriveWorks Pro Server - Cause:…
/Topic/ProServerConfiguration
DriveWorks Pro Server - DriveWorks Pro Server is a tool included in the DriveWorks installation package. - It is used to: - - Manage Shared Groups hosted by the P…
/Topic/HowToConfigureWindowsXPFirewallForSQLServer
Support for this version of Windows has ended - DriveWorks no longer supports Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003. - Please refer to How To: Configure Window…
/Topic/ProServerGroups
Groups - The Pro Server task allows Server Control, New Group Creation, Server Management and Feedback Reporting. - Group Administration Login Information - This s…
/Topic/SharingServerPrerequisites
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/PrerequisitesGroupUpscale
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/PreRequisitesLicenseManagement
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/QueryData
QueryData - Runs a query against a table in a database, and if multiple results are returned, delimits them with pipe-bar characters. - The QueryData function ret…
/Topic/HowToMoveASharedGroup
Introduction - This document provides information on moving a Shared Group and all of the associated data belonging to any project within the group. - It is highl…
/Topic/QueryDataValues
QueryDataValues - Runs a query against a Table in a database and, if results are returned, returns them as an Array. - Although the data is returned as an array,…
/Topic/SchedulerDatabase
Database Jobs - The Database category contains jobs relating to SQL and the DriveWorks Group. - These jobs will send an email when run successfully. - The jobs ava…
/Topic/HowToReduceTheSizeOfAGroup
How To: Reduce the Size of a Group - Over time a DriveWorks Group will increase in size. - This can be particularly noticeable when using the following SQL versio…
/Topic/InfoDWFileExtensions
Info: DriveWorks File Extensions - This document describes the different file extensions that are either created by DriveWorks or used by DriveWorks. - Grou…
/Topic/SchedulerReporting
Reporting Jobs - These jobs focus on the running of a Specification and component generation. - Obtain detailed reports whenever an error occurs when running a Sp…
/Topic/UserPrerequisites
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/AutopilotPrerequisites
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/LivePrerequisites
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD drives recommended for optimal perfo…
/Topic/AdminPrerequisites
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/PreRequisitesDataManagement
Hardware - CPU Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. See Note below. - RAM 16GB or more recommended. See Note below. - Hard Disk SSD dr…
/Topic/HowToRenameGroups
How To: Rename A Group - This document provides information on how to rename an Individual or Shared Group. - It is highly recommended that a backup be taken of a…
/Topic/HowToSetupaDSN-SQLServer
How To: Set up a DSN-SQL Server - On a 32bit machine the ODBC can be found at Start > Programs > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Source (…
/Topic/HowToTroubleshootDriveWorksGroupIssues
How To: Troubleshoot DriveWorks Group Issues - This article discusses issues relating to opening or creating a DriveWorks Group. - The group could not be opened,…
/Topic/WhatsNewDriveWorks12AdminFunctions
Functions - The following functions have been added to DriveWorks 12. - DbQuery - Runs a query against a table in a database, returning the result as a headered ta…
/Topic/HowToMicrosoftAzure
Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Azure is an ever-expanding set of cloud services. - Due to the number of Azure services available there are many ways in which DriveWo…
/Topic/ConnectorDatabase
Database Connector - The Database Connector continuously observes a table in a database and can: - - Create new specifications Or - - - Modify ex…
/Topic/WhatsNewDriveWorks11ConnectorDatabase
Database Connector - The Database Connector continuously observes a table in a database and creates specifications from rows with specific values. - A…
/Topic/InfoDWLimits
Info: DriveWorks Limits - This document defines the various limits that apply in various parts of DriveWorks. - SQL Limitations - Some areas of validation in Drive…
/Topic/HowToWriteDatabaseQueriesUsingSQL
Introduction - The document will show you how to write basic queries by using SQL, which will then make it easier to retrieve data for use in your DriveWorks pro…
/Topic/GetData
GetData - The GetData wizard retrieves database data from an ODBC data source. - Using the GetData wizard, DriveWorks allows you to connect to existing data withi…
/Topic/InfoThirdPartyInformationAndDownloads
Info: Third Party Software Information And Downloads - This topic contains links to information and to download the third party software that DriveWorks uses. - T…
/Topic/HowToSetupaDSNAccess
How To: Set up a DSN-Access - On a 32bit machine the ODBC can be found at Start > Programs > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Source (ODBC…
/Topic/UpgradingACPQDriveAppFromBeta
Upgrading A CPQ DriveApp From Beta - This article applies if the Beta version of the CPQ DriveApp (released in DriveWorks 18.1) was used and the data applied is…
/Topic/ProjectEditorDriveAppAdmin
DriveApp Administration - DriveApps are provided to add out of the box functionality to your current Group. - Available DriveApps include: - - DashboardSet up lin…
/Topic/ProjectEditorTables
Define Tables - When creating an automation project, it is likely that you've got existing data in databases or spreadsheets that you want to reuse, you can crea…
/Topic/KnowledgeBase
Knowledge Base - Explore our technical guides, best practice and how to articles to aid your implementation. - Guides and Best Practices - DriveWorks Guides - These…
/Topic/CPQOrderFields
CPQ Custom Fields - This Template allows the addition of Custom Fields to store alongside a record. - Record Types, which allow Custom Fields to be added, are Acc…
/Topic/20SP0Information
DriveWorks V20 SP0 Information - WordPress Plugins - For customers using the Integration Theme, DriveWorks has released official WordPress plugins to quickly embe…
/Topic/20SP1Information
DriveWorks V20 SP1 Information - WordPress Plugins - For customers using the Integration Theme, DriveWorks has released official WordPress plugins to quickly embe…
/Topic/19SP1Information
DriveWorks V19 SP1 Information - SQLite - We have replaced the use of SQL Compact with SQLite as its underlying database for Individual Groups and exported report…
/Topic/UpscaleTool
DriveWorks Group Upscale - The DriveWorks Group Upscale tool is used to take an Individual Group and upscale it into a Shared Group within DriveWorks Pro Server.…
/Topic/RelNot16SP2Enhancements
Look what's new... - We have managed to get the following enhancements coded, tested and documented in good time. So we thought we would release them to you! - Bl…
/Topic/HowToCopyaDriveWorks6Implementation
Introduction - This document provides an overview of the process of copying a DriveWorks 6 Implementation, so that the copy can be migrated to DriveWorks 7. - It…
/Topic/ListDataProvider
List Data Provider - This topic applies to DriveWorks v20 SP3 only. - For earlier versions of this template, and the now obsolete List Data Provider with Sub-List…
/Topic/StartSpecificationTimer
Start Specification Timer - The Start Specification Timer Task will start a Specification Timer to periodically run a Macro based on the Interval, Co…
/Topic/InfoUsingExternalDataInDriveWorks
Info: Using External Data In DriveWorks - Every business is under pressure to work more efficiently and effectively and there are numerous software solutions ava…
/Topic/Integration
Integration - Integrate DriveWorks with your other company systems. - Databases - DriveWorks can read and write data from any database with an ODBC driver as well…
/Topic/ProServer
Pro Server - The Pro Server task allows Server Control, New Group Creation, Server Management and Feedback Reporting. - Pro Server Service - Pro Server Service all…
/Topic/HowToDeployDriveWorksPro
How To: Deploy DriveWorks Pro - This topic explains how to deploy DriveWorks Pro and covers the alternatives available for installing and scaling DriveWorks Pro…
/Topic/GettingStartedUpgrading
Getting Started - Upgrading - This guide is intended for those upgrading a DriveWorks Pro module from an earlier version or service pack or upgrading from…
/Topic/20SP5Information
DriveWorks 20 SP5 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our approach to software development. - Along with the development of new features…
/Topic/19SP0Information
DriveWorks V19 SP0 Information - SQLite - We have replaced the use of SQL Compact with SQLite as its underlying database for Individual Groups and exported report…
/Topic/RelNot16SP1Enhancements
Look what's new... - We have managed to get the following enhancements coded, tested and documented in good time. So we thought we would release them to you! - S…
/Topic/19SP2Information
DriveWorks V19 SP2 Information - SOLIDWORKS 2022 - SOLIDWORKS 2022 is fully supported with DriveWorks 19 SP2. - Windows 11 - Windows 11 is fully supported with Driv…
/Topic/18SP1Information
DriveWorks V18 SP1 Information - Groups Opened in V18 SP1 Require Upgrade - DriveWorks 18.1 includes enhancements that require Groups, created in earlier versions…
/Topic/DriveAppsUser
DriveApps - DriveApps provide out of the box functionality to enhance and accelerate your use of DriveWorks. - DriveApps can be set up by your DriveWorks Administ…
/Topic/DriveAppsAutopilot
DriveApps - DriveApps provide out of the box functionality to enhance and accelerate your use of DriveWorks. - DriveApps can be set up by your DriveWorks Administ…
/Topic/DriveAppsLive
DriveApps - DriveApps provide out of the box functionality to enhance and accelerate your use of DriveWorks. - DriveApps can be set up by your DriveWorks Administ…
/Topic/HowToDeleteAGroup
How To: Delete a Group - This article shows how a DriveWorks Group (individual or Shared) can be deleted, and how to remove the reference from the Recent Lists.…
/Topic/DriveApps
DriveApps - DriveApps provide out of the box functionality to enhance and accelerate your use of DriveWorks. - DriveApps can be set up by your DriveWorks Administ…
/Topic/InfoImpactsOfRegionalSettings
Info: Impacts of Regional Settings - This topic explains how DriveWorks works with Regional Settings. - Please note regional settings that use a comm…
/Topic/ProjectEditorDocumentsData
Documents - Data - DriveWorks has the ability to create Data Documents (no physical file is created) such as writing data to a DriveWorks table or external datab…
/Topic/DriveWorksFeatureComparison
DriveWorks Product ComparisonLearn about the differences between DriveWorksXpress, DriveWorks Solo and DriveWorks Pro and decide which software solution is righ…
/Topic/20SP2Information
DriveWorks V20 SP2 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team's approach to software development. - And whilst we are busy working on n…
/Topic/20SP3Information
DriveWorks 20 SP3 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team's approach to software development. - And whilst we are busy working on ne…
/Topic/20SP4Information
DriveWorks 20 SP4 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team's approach to software development. - And whilst we are busy working on ne…
/Topic/CPQDataSynchronization
CPQ Data Synchronization - The CPQ Data Synchronization Project Template works in combination with the Scheduler DriveApp to synchronize data between a Third Par…
/Topic/InfoIndividualAndSharedGroups
Info: Individual And Shared Groups - When starting a DriveWorks implementation a Group must be created. DriveWorks supports two types of group. - - Individual Gr…
/Topic/UnderstandingGroupsandProjects
Understanding Groups and Projects - There are two key requirements to start a DriveWorks implementation, Understanding the function of both is essential: - Group…
/Topic/DriveWorksPackage
DriveWorks Package - A DriveWorks package file allows a complete implementation to be easily distributed. - - For a more detailed - Individual groups, and all pro…
/Topic/DataManagement
DriveWorks Data Management - The Data Management tool is used to manage data stored in DriveWorks. - The Data Management Tool is a separate appl…
/Topic/SppTaskImportNamedSheetfromExcelintoanExistingProjectTable
Import Named Sheet From Excel Into An Existing Simple Table - This Specification Macro Task will import a named Sheet from Excel into an existing Simple Table.…
/Topic/HowToTroubleshootMissingPluginReferences
How to: Troubleshoot Missing Plugin References - The article provides information on how to Troubleshoot Missing Plugin References. - It is highly recommended tha…
/Topic/RelNot20SP2Enhancements
Release Notes - DriveWorks 20 SP2 - Supported Versions - SOLIDWORKSSOLIDWORKS 2023 is fully supported - SOLIDWORKS 2022, 2021 and 2020 - Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft W…
/Topic/RelNot17SP0Enhancements
What's New in DriveWorks 17DriveWorks 17 sees enhancements and new features in the following areas: - Usability & UX making implementing DriveWorks easier, quick…
/Topic/ReleaseDocuments
Release Document(s) - The Release Documents task will release any or all of the required Document outputs as defined in the Stage 4: Output Rules > Documen…
/Topic/ReportingAndDiagnostics
Diagnostics, Reporting And Troubleshooting - DriveWorks gives you real time feedback and a complete audit trail of everything you do. - Setting Up Your Configurat…
/Topic/HowToCreateACutDownProject
How To: Create A Cut Down Project - This document provides information on how to create a cut down project to help diagnose the issues with your project - I…
/Topic/DriveAppsScheduler
Using The Scheduler DriveApp - The Scheduler DriveApp is a toolbox of Jobs that can be configured and then run on a schedule. - Jobs are set up in the Scheduler D…
/Topic/22SP0Information
DriveWorks 22 SP0 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team's approach to software development. - You can learn about all of the new f…
/Topic/21SP0Information
DriveWorks V21 SP0 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team's approach to software development. - You can learn about all of the new…
/Topic/21SP1Information
DriveWorks 21 SP1 Information - Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team's approach to software development. - And whilst we are busy working on ne…
/Topic/BOMDatabase
This PowerPack has been superseded.Please use the following method for exporting a SOLIDWORKS BOM to a database: - - Use the SOLIDWORKS PowerPack - Export BOM G…
/Topic/SchedulerAutopilot
Autopilot Jobs - The Autopilot category contains jobs relating to DriveWorks Autopilot and the DriveWorks Group. - These jobs will send an email when run successf…
/Topic/9DriveWorksAdminWhatsNew
DriveWorks Administrator Enhancements - - DriveWorks Administrator start-performance has been greatly improved. - - DriveWorks Administrator will automatically…
/Topic/GettingStartedAddingFurtherModules
Getting Started - Adding Further Modules - This guide is intended for those up-scaling a DriveWorks Pro deployment to any of the following scenarios: - - A sing…