{"id":4501,"date":"2016-07-15T10:29:47","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T09:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4501"},"modified":"2016-07-15T10:29:47","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T09:29:47","slug":"what-can-you-do-with-a-free-30-day-trial-of-driveworks-solo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/07\/what-can-you-do-with-a-free-30-day-trial-of-driveworks-solo\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Do With a Free 30 Day Trial of DriveWorks Solo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the benefits of DriveWorks Solo and how you can get the most out of your 30 day FREE trial.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>DriveWorks Solo is a powerful Design Automation add in for engineers using SOLIDWORKS.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Design engineers across many industries use DriveWorks Solo to reduce repetitive design tasks, automate the generation of new models in SOLIDWORKS or even just to automate part of a SOLIDWORKS assembly.<\/p>\n<p>You can try DriveWorks Solo by downloading a Free 30 Day Trial from the DriveWorks Community.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some ideas to help you get the most from your 30 Day Free Trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DriveWorks-Solo.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DriveWorks-Solo.png 160w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DriveWorks-Solo-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"DriveWorks Solo\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><a class=\"ctabutton\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.driveworks.co.uk\/portalsolo\/\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"Download now\">Download Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>DriveWorks Training Tutorial<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve downloaded\u00a0the software, be sure to download the Training Manual and watch the online training videos. There\u2019s a video for each lesson and you\u2019ll go through all the underlying Design Automation concepts in DriveWorks Solo and\u00a0create your first\u00a0project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.driveworks.co.uk\/training\/solo-training-material\/\" target=\"_blank\">DriveWorks Solo Training.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>DriveWorks Community<\/h2>\n<p>The DriveWorks Community is a great way to meet other users, share tips and tricks and find solutions. You\u2019ll need access to the community to download the latest software releases, services packs, how-to videos and the training tutorial.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.driveworks.co.uk\/portal\/?wlfrom=%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the DriveWorks Community.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Our YouTube Channel<\/h2>\n<p>The DriveWorks YouTube channel is packed full of useful how-to videos which not only introduce you to our software, but also pick apart our sample projects to show you how they were set up. These videos will help\u00a0SOLIDWORKS engineers see what\u2019s involved in Design Automation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DriveWorks\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the DriveWorks YouTube Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>DriveWorks Solo Webinars<\/h2>\n<p>We host regular <strong>DriveWorks Solo Getting Started <\/strong>webinars and <strong>DriveWorks Solo Online Training<\/strong> webinars. These are step by step guides to help you learn more about DriveWorks Solo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up Now for Our Upcoming Webinars.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Download our Sample Projects<\/h2>\n<p>The DriveWorks Solo Sample Projects are a great way to learn about what the software can do. Pick apart the project at your own pace and discover how it was constructed. Each project comes with a useful walk through video and a PDF with the key facts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/products\/driveworkssolo\/sample-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check Out Our Sample Projects.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Online Help File<\/h2>\n<p>Our Online Help File is packed with valuable information that you can use to help you throughout your 30 day trial and beyond. You can find solutions for issues, best practices and tips and tricks. The Help File even has a search function to help you find what you need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/help.driveworkssolo.com\/Topic\/Welcome\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the DriveWorks Solo Help File.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Use the Little Book of Rules<\/h2>\n<p>The Little Book of Rules contains examples of the rules that you will need to automate your designs with DriveWorks Solo. It also includes a guide to some of the syntax you can use.<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase The Little Book of Rules online, or tell us what you have achieved with DriveWorks and we\u2019ll send you one!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lulu.com\/shop\/ian-yates\/the-little-book-of-rules-driveworksxpress-and-driveworks-solo-edition\/paperback\/product-20023511.html\" target=\"_blank\">Buy The Little Book of Rules.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>DriveWorks Solo Return on Investment Calculator<\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"http:\/\/roi.driveworks.co.uk\/Apps\/ROI\/\" target=\"_blank\">Return on Investment<\/a> Calculator runs through the costs and associated savings that can be made by investing in DriveWorks.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does it take in to account the cost of purchasing our software but also the time it will take to implement the software and, of course, the savings from automating the generation of new designs.<\/p>\n<p>Your results will be displayed on screen and be sure to enter your email address so the results and calculations can be emailed to you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/your%20results%20will%20be%20displayed%20on%20screen%20and%20be%20sure%20to%20enter%20your%20email%20address%20so%20the%20results%20and%20calculations%20can%20be%20emailed%20to%20you.\/\" target=\"_blank\">Use the DriveWorks ROI Calculator.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>What Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Once you\u2019ve checked out all of the ideas above\u00a0and created your first DriveWorks Solo project\u00a0why not show your colleagues what you have achieved?<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ll want to buy some DriveWorks Software licenses!<\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0contact us and we\u2019ll put you in touch with\u00a0your local DriveWorks Reseller.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/products\/driveworkssolo\/\" target=\"_blank\">See What More You Can Do with DriveWorks Solo.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Connect With Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>We regularly update all of these resources so make sure you connect with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DriveWorks\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DriveWorks\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/driveworks\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and follow our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">blog<\/a>, to see all of the latest news and announcements from us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/follow-us-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/follow-us-1.jpg 205w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/follow-us-1-200x100.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/follow-us-1-80x40.jpg 80w\" alt=\"follow us 1\" width=\"205\" height=\"103\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the benefits of DriveWorks Solo and how you can get the most out of your 30 day FREE trial. 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