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What is DriveWorks?
DriveWorks Design Automation & Product Configurator software, from the company of the same name in Thelwal, is for companies where designs or orders are the ‘Same but Different’. DriveWorks software is used to automate repetitive tasks in the design process…
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What is DriveWorks?
DriveWorks Design Automation & Product Configurator software, from the company of the same name in Thelwal, is for companies where designs or orders are the ‘Same but Different’. DriveWorks software is used to automate repetitive tasks in the design process and to streamline the generation of…
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DriveWorks is a software solution that has proven to be highly effective in automating and streamlining various design and engineering processes. Users have reported successful automation of modular strong room configurations, resulting in error reduction and time savings. This has not only improved customer relations and service but also driven innovation by increasing team efficiency. DriveWorks, when used in conjunction with SolidWorks, has enabled users to create usable production files and drawings quickly, leading to significant time and cost savings. Additionally, the software has helped users achieve error-free designs while saving valuable time and money. By solving drive problems and reducing repetitive work through its automation functions, DriveWorks has proven to be an invaluable tool for organizations investing in research and development efforts to understand and maintain their business. Users have also appreciated the ease of programming and automation capabilities of DriveWorks for SolidWorks designs, making it a valuable asset in their workflows. The software allows users to eliminate tedious tasks, configure products on their websites, automate document creation, showcase their portfolio to customers, generate purchase orders automatically based on customer specifications, and handle parts and assemblies with multiple configurations efficiently. DriveWorks supports various other output document formats, making it versatile for different applications. Users have seen a significant return on investment with DriveWorks, with decreased engineering time spent on drawing creation and payback periods under a year. This software has been praised for its ability to integrate well with other systems such as Microsoft Access databases, enabling users to solve specific client requirements while generating drawings and emails automatically. Furthermore, DriveWorks has successfully resolved issues related to design engineering, served as a central system for managing workflow and tracking data integration with ERP systems, handled different unit systems and materials for global manufacturing sites, controlled drawings and tables for better organization and management, automated machine design processes such as 3D layouts and pick-and-place operations, simplified editing and variable handling for family products, aided teaching and learning by allowing students to configure new custom products easily, automated 3D assembly to reduce errors and improve worker focus on tasks requiring human work, and integrated seamlessly with SolidWorks CAD for added value over time. Overall, DriveWorks has proven to be a valuable tool that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in various industries.
Powerful Automation System: Users have consistently praised DriveWorks for being a powerful automation system that enables non-CAD trained staff to produce quotes and provide customers with basic drawings. Numerous reviewers have highlighted the tool's ability to simplify processes, increase efficiency, and reduce manual design tasks. Integration with Solidworks: The integration of DriveWorks into Solidworks has received high praise from users. Many reviewers appreciate the seamless integration and complete control over parameters it provides. This feature allows for easy collaboration between different software systems and streamlines the design process. Document Creation and Real-time Preview: The platform's document creation and real-time preview features are highly valued by users. Several reviewers have mentioned how useful it is to create multiple forms, utilize dynamic inputs, and get instant previews of their designs. These capabilities contribute to a smoother user experience and help users identify any design faults early on.
Cons:
- Lack of External Support for Development: Some users have struggled to find external support for development, resulting in a long learning curve. They have expressed difficulty in finding comprehensive tutorials and resources to understand the software's capacity and troubleshoot.
- Execution Errors: Occasionally, the system does not execute all the rules correctly, leading to errors and inconsistencies. Users have mentioned encountering bugs that result in errors and occasional issues with inflatables for drawings.
- Clunky User Interface: Users have found the system's user interface to be clunky and suggested that animations could improve the user experience. They recommend making the software more user-friendly with improved searchability and UI options based on individual requirements.
Users highly recommend considering the excellent customer service provided by Driveworks. They have found Driveworks to be effective and reliable for custom design. Users suggest addressing any bugs that may result in errors and investing time to thoroughly understand and utilize Driveworks for running their business. Additionally, users recommend documenting the cost of the current system before implementing Driveworks to evaluate the return on investment. They also advise auditing one's own process before automating with Driveworks and researching its suitability for the specific product, taking into account any additional license costs.
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- Integration with other systems.
- Ease of use.
- Automation potential.
- Program UI.
- Sometimes integration with other systems can be troublesome.
- A high skilled user is needed.
- Steep learning curve.
- No support for Mac.
- Task automation.
- Frees a set of hands for other tasks.
- Eliminates repetitive work.
- Assists with flow of work.
- Reduces man-hours on repetitive work.
- Allows to have people working on other tasks.
DriveWorks - Complete and Easy-To-Use To Configure Custom Products
- DriveWorks allows configuring custom products in a concise time thanks to its automation features.
- The mobile and tablet versions allow us to increase our students' interaction.
- The graphical interface is straightforward to understand. This allows you to speed up the steps in the different phases of use of the software.
- In some cases, the exchange of documentation between different users is not so automatic. Some operations still have to be done manually.
- All the variables and design parameters introduced by the user are not always visible and can be analyzed simultaneously. Sometimes changing the parameters related to the characteristics of the products is not so easy.
- DriveWorks allows access to a limited number of users at the same time. This issue sometimes makes the use of the software difficult for many of our students.
- DriveWorks helped us simulate configuring custom products in our Advanced Business classes, even if it is not educational software.
- DriveWorks has a friendly interface for mobile devices and tablets.
- This software allows a direct and easy-to-use platform to configure custom products for the end-user.
- DriveWorks helped us to increase the efficiency of our work thanks to the possibility to work remotely.
- The easy-to-understand graphical interface has allowed us to increase the interaction between our students.
- The impossibility of having many active users during the same session forced us to work at different times with multiple workgroups.