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Extend the functionality of DriveWorks Pro with plugins created by DriveWorks.
Plugins have been written using the DriveWorks SDK and can add the following features to an implementation:
- Functions
- Generation Tasks
- Specification Tasks
Downloadable Plugins
These plugins have been created by DriveWorks, but are not included in mainstream support.
To download the plugins:
- Go to https://my.driveworks.co.uk/plugins/
- Login with your DriveWorks Pro account credentials (if asked)
- Locate the required PowerPack and click the Download button for the required version.
These are required to be installed on each machine where a DriveWorks Pro module (that can create or process a specification or generate CAD data) is installed.
Specification PowerPack
The Specification Power Pack is a collection of additional DriveWorks Functions and Specification Tasks that add to the functionality of DriveWorks Pro.
- Additional functions for working with tables and arrays.
- Extra Date and time functions.
- Supplementary functions for working with XML and JSON data.
- Tasks for working with DriveWorks Data.
- Replace images in Microsoft Word and Excel files.
- Much more.
Learn moreSOLIDWORKS PowerPack
The SOLIDWORKS PowerPack provides additional generation tasks for use during model generation.
- Automate the creation of PhotoView 360 renders
- Export BOMs, mass properties, custom properties and MBD data.
- Insert images and blocks into drawings
- Update drawing sheet templates
- Much more.
Learn moreImage PowerPack
The Image PowerPack adds functions and tasks to specifically work with image files.
- Crop images to a given size or radius or by removing whitespace or transparency.
- Convert colors used in an image file.
- Resize, Rotate and Flip image files.
- Generate Barcode images.
- Generate charts (area, column, line and pie) based on a table or array of data.
Learn moreDriveWorks PowerPack for Microsoft Azure
The DriveWorks PowerPack for Microsoft Azure allows management and interaction with Azure services.
- Retrieve information about file share directories, shared files and virtual machines.
- Turn virtual machines on or off.
- Create Azure File Shares.
- Upload files to Azure File Share.
- Generate a shared access signature to allow a file in Microsoft Azure to be shared.
Learn moreCAMWorks PowerPack
The CAMWorks PowerPack automates the creation of the G-Code for CNC machines.
- Extract Machinable Features.
- Generate Operation Plan and Tool Path.
- Generate the machine G-Code for the tool paths.
Learn moreSOLIDWORKS CAM PowerPack
The DriveWorks SOLIDWORKS CAM PowerPack extends a DriveWorks implementation by adding CAM-related Generation Tasks
- Extract Machinable Features.
- Generate Operation Plan and Tool Path.
- Generate the machine G-Code for the tool paths.
Learn moreSalesforce PowerPack
The Salesforce PowerPack extends a DriveWorks implementation by adding integration to Salesforce CRM.
- Get account and contact information.
- Get data for a specified object within Salesforce.
- Create opportunities, accounts and quotes in Salesforce.
Learn moreSYSPRO PowerPack
The SYSPRO PowerPack allows DriveWorks to integrate with SYSPRO ERP Business Software for Manufacturing.
The PowerPack works with SYSPRO v7 and v8.
- Read data directly from the SYSPRO database.
- Write data directly to the SYSPRO database by:
- Using the business objects that SYSPRO provides to push the data directly into SYSPRO.
Or
- Create XML file outputs so that SYSPRO data switch can process these as a separate entity.
Learn moreAutomatically Installed Plugins
The following plugins are installed when any DriveWorks Pro module is installed.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional plugin
Provides functions and tasks to fully integrate DriveWorks with SOLIDWORKS PDM.
Enable the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional plugin to:
- Store master files in the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault or a shared network location.
- Automatically check in generated files.
- Use serial numbers generated by SOLIDWORKS PDM inside DriveWorks.
- Retrieve information directly from the PDM vault for use in rules, all without needing any custom code.
- DriveWorks Reporting technology automatically provides a detailed audit trail, so you know exactly what happened and when.
Learn moreDriveWorks PDF Integration
DriveWorks PDF Integration extends a DriveWorks implementation by adding advanced functions and tasks related to PDF file processing.
Use the PDF functions and tasks to:
- Retrieve and set information from a PDF document such as the underlying metadata, image details and page count.
- Add page stamps and watermarks.
- Convert a PDF document to an image file and image files to a PDF.
- Replace keywords, rotate and remove pages.
- Create a PDF file from a driven markdown file.
Learn moreDriveWorks Pro SDK
DriveWorks Pro has been built with a fully documented Application Programming Interface (API) allowing you to create your own plugin to DriveWorks using Visual Studio or Visual Studio Express.
See DriveWorks Pro SDK for more information.
The SDK is made freely available to all customers with a valid subscription contract. To learn how to access this see How To: Obtain the DriveWorks SDK
Knowledge Base Article Ref: | KB12121030 |
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