DriveWorks Pro 24

Pro Server

About DriveWorks Pro Server

DriveWorks Pro Server is a browser based application that:

• Utilizes the latest future proof technology
• Provides enhanced security features
• Presents a streamlined, modern UI
• Access Pro Server Web Application Dashboard remotely.

What does DriveWorks Pro Server do?

The main function of DriveWorks Pro Server is to manage the database where Shared Groups are hosted.

This allows DriveWorks Pro Server to provide the following roles:

• Distribute SOLIDWORKS model generation between multiple DriveWorks Autopilot agents.
• Monitor connected Autopilot agents and send notification emails if any become unavailable.
• View every session currently connected to the database.
• Configure and manage Single Sign-On (Microsoft Entra ID) for each Shared Group.

Checklist

• Establish the machine that will host DriveWorks Pro Server.

  Multi-Application Deployment

• Ensure the machine meets the pre-requisites of DriveWorks Pro Server.

  DriveWorks Pro Server Prerequisites

Installation

Learn how to install DriveWorks Pro Server.

Installation Step By Step

Firewall

Once DriveWorks Pro Server has been installed ensure Windows Firewall will allow access to the required ports.

How To: Configure Windows Firewall for Pro Server

Upgrading From Version 22 (desktop app versions) Or Earlier

Shared Groups created in versions 22 and earlier will require registering in the DriveWorks Pro Server Web Application once the Pro Server database is created in DriveWorks Pro Server Management Console.

Follow the steps below once DriveWorks Pro Server 23 has been installed:

1. Backup the existing Shared Group Database, see How To: Backup a SQL Database for more information.
2. Launch DriveWorks Pro Server Management Console and create the Pro Server database, see Pro Server - Management Console for more information.
3. Launch DriveWorks Pro Server Web Application and select Groups (elevation will be required).
4. Click Register, see Pro Server Groups - Register Group for more information.
5. Click Force Ownership, see Pro Server Groups - Take/Force Ownership for more information.
6. Click Upgrade, see Pro Server Groups - Upgrade Group for more information.

Recent List

Upgrading a Shared Group will not update the Recent List in any DriveWorks module.

If the recent link to open the previous Shared Group is no longer required, we recommend clearing this from the recent list on all DriveWorks modules. See Recent List for more information.

We recommend opening the upgraded version using the Open Group Wizard.

Pro Server Service

This applies to the latest Pro Server Management Console and Pro Server Web Application versions.

Two versions of the DriveWorks Pro Server service (for example Pro Server 23 and Pro Server 24) cannot run at the same time.

When the latest version of Pro Server is launched in a browser it will actually launch the version of the DriveWorks Pro Server service currently running.

If the earlier version is required to be installed alongside the current version we recommend changing the Startup Type of the earlier version service.

To do this, on the machine running the two versions of DriveWorks Pro Server:

1. In the Windows search bar, type Services and select the application to launch.
2. Locate DriveWorks Pro Server <earlier version> in the list of services.

   <earlier version> is the earlier version number, for example 23.

3. Right click this version and select Properties.
4. In the General tab select Manual from the Startup type field.
5. If this service is currently running click Stop from the Service status area.
6. Click Apply and then click OK to close the Properties dialog.
7. Locate DriveWorks Pro Server <latest version> in the list of services.

   <latest version> is the latest version number, for example 24.

8. Right click this version and select Properties.
9. In the General tab select Automatic (Delayed Start) from the Startup type field.
10. If this service is not currently running click Start from the Service status area.
11. Click Apply and then click OK to close the Properties dialog.

DriveWorks Pro Server Management Console

DriveWorks Pro Server Management Console manages the database used to store the information applied in the web application.

The configuration file allows manual configuration of more secure settings, such as:

• Changing the default ports Management Console and the Web Application are served on.
• Enabling HTTPS.
• Applying a SSL certificate.

Pro Server Management Console

DriveWorks Pro Server Web Application

DriveWorks Pro Server Dashboard is the landing page for the Web Application.

DriveWorks Pro Server Dashboard is where Shared Groups are hosted, connections are monitored and SSO is managed.

Further configuration options allow the setting up of email notifications, add extra security for dashboard access, and apply additional settings.

Pro Server Web Application

Connecting to Pro Server Management Console

Pro Server Management Console is accessed from a browser by:

• On the machine Pro Server is installed on:

  Enter the URL localhost:54500/

• From another machine with access:

  Enter the URL http://<Machine Name>:54500

See Launch Pro Server Management Console for more information.

Connecting to Pro Server Web Application

Pro Server Web Application is accessed from a browser by:

• On the machine Pro Server is installed on:

  Enter the URL localhost:54380/

• From another machine with access:

  Enter the URL http://<Machine Name>:54380

See Launch Pro Server Web Application for more information.

Connecting to a Shared Group

Shared groups, hosted by DriveWorks Pro Server are opened from the Open Group Wizard in any DriveWorks module or tool.

From the option to open a shared group enter the Pro Server Web Application URL.

http://<Machine Name>:54380

See Open a Shared Group for more information.

Setting up DriveWorks Pro Server

Learn about the latest DriveWorks Pro Server updates and how you can make the most of them in your DriveWorks implementation.

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General Troubleshooting

To troubleshoot general errors with functionality within the application please see How To: Troubleshoot Pro Server.

To search for any messages received in the application please see Error Message Search.