{"id":4789,"date":"2016-10-11T10:24:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T09:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4789"},"modified":"2016-10-11T10:24:48","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T09:24:48","slug":"activate-to-automate-how-to-activate-driveworksxpress-in-solidworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/10\/activate-to-automate-how-to-activate-driveworksxpress-in-solidworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Activate to Automate \u2013 How to Activate DriveWorksXpress in SOLIDWORKS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>How to Activate DriveWorksXpress \u2013 the time saving Design Automation tool inside SOLIDWORKS<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14630 colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front.png 1202w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front-120x120.png 120w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front-615x615.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Front-728x728.png 728w\" alt=\"DriveWorksXpress Activate to Automate Front\" width=\"451\" height=\"451\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>To start automating your designs, follow these quick and easy steps to activate your DriveWorksXpress inside SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open SOLIDWORKS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14628 colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back.png 1066w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back-120x120.png 120w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back-615x615.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/DriveWorks-Activate-to-Automate-Back-728x728.png 728w\" alt=\"DriveWorks Activate to Automate -Back\" width=\"451\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to Tools, Xpress Products, DriveWorksXpress<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14633 size-full colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-2.png 1184w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-2-300x181.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-2-768x464.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-2-615x372.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-2-728x440.png 728w\" alt=\"Step 2\" width=\"1184\" height=\"716\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on the link for My.SolidWorks.com\/Xpress to get your free activation code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14634 size-full colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-3.jpg 716w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-3-300x243.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-3-615x498.jpg 615w\" alt=\"Step 3\" width=\"716\" height=\"580\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Copy the activation code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14635 colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-4.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1205px) 100vw, 1205px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-4.png 1205w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-4-300x181.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-4-768x463.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-4-615x371.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-4-728x439.png 728w\" alt=\"Step 4\" width=\"1205\" height=\"727\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Go back to SOLIDWORKS, paste the activation code in to the product code box and press OK.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14636 colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-5.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1215px) 100vw, 1215px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-5.png 1215w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-5-300x181.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-5-768x463.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-5-615x371.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-5-728x439.png 728w\" alt=\"Step 5\" width=\"1215\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Start automating!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14637 colorbox-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-6.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-6.png 1171w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-6-300x181.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-6-768x464.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-6-615x372.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Step-6-728x440.png 728w\" alt=\"Step 6\" width=\"1171\" height=\"708\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>DriveWorksXpress is the design automation tool that\u2019s included in every license of SOLIDWORKS. It\u2019s ideal for configuring designs that are the <strong>Same but Different<\/strong>. The software is free and is\u00a0included in every license of SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n<p>Configuring and automating your designs with DriveWorksXpress is easy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set up your project to capture your design knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out your input form.<\/li>\n<li>Create new SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD parts, assemblies and drawings automatically.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out your form to configure again and again, re-using your valuable design knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As DriveWorksXpress is based on your rules, you\u2019ll save time, reduce repetitive tasks and minimize errors and costly mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about DriveWorksXpress with these free online resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/training\/driveworksxpress-getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monthly Getting Started Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/driveworksxpress\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube videos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/products\/driveworksxpress\/tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\">Downloadable Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/products\/driveworksxpress\/sample-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">Downloadable Sample Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Activation applies if you\u2019re using SOLIDWORKS 2015, 2016 or about to use 2017.<br \/>\nPrior versions no activation needed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Originally posted in the <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/2016\/10\/activate-driveworksxpress-solidworks.html\" target=\"_blank\">SOLIDWORKS Tech Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Activate DriveWorksXpress \u2013 the time saving Design Automation tool inside SOLIDWORKS To start automating your designs, follow these quick and easy steps to activate your DriveWorksXpress inside SOLIDWORKS.&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[116,25],"class_list":["post-4789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-driveworks","tag-driveworks","tag-solidworks-2"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4789"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4793,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4789\/revisions\/4793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}