In this guide, we compare each level of DriveWorks and give a general overview of the interface and operation to help determine what level of DriveWorks is best for you. This comparison is demonstrated below by showing the same simple model transitioned from DriveWorksXpress through DriveWorks Pro.
In DriveWorks, there are several ways to create a specification. When running a specification from DriveWorks Administrator, there is an additional option to run the specification in Test Mode. Test Mode allows you to run your file generation using Generate (On Demand) or Generate (Queued using Model Insight), making it a great way to troubleshoot a project. This article will help clarify the difference between On Demand and Queued using Model Insight to help you better understand when to choose each option.
Automation can help you save time and improve the efficiency of your design processes. In this introduction to automation, we cover three powerful automation tools included in SOLIDWORKS: Macros, Design Tables, and DriveWorksXpress.