tse-logo-svg
  • SOLIDWORKS
    • CAD/Design/Engineering
    • Electrical
    • Management/Collaboration
      • SOLIDWORKS Data Management
    • Simulation
      • SOLIDWORKS Simulation
      • SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
      • SOLIDWORKS Plastics
    • Technical Communication
      • SOLIDWORKS Composer
      • SOLIDWORKS Inspection
      • SOLIDWORKS MBD
      • SOLIDWORKS Visualize
    • 3DEXPERIENCE Works
      • Design
        • 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS
        • 3D Creator
        • 3D Sculptor
        • 3D SheetMetal Creator
        • 3D Mold Creator
        • 3D Structure Creator
        • Manufacturing Definition Creator
      • Data Management/Collaboration
        • Collaborative Designer
        • 3DSwymer
        • Collaborative Industry Innovator
        • Social Business Analyst
        • Project Planner
      • Simulation
  • 3D Printing & Scanning
    • Artec
      • Artec Spider II
      • Artec Leo
      • Artec Ray II
      • Artec Point
      • Artec Micro II
      • Artec Eva
      • Artec Studio 19
    • Geomagic
    • Markforged
      • Desktop Composite 3D Printers
        • Mark Two
        • Onyx Pro
        • Onyx One
      • Industrial Composite 3D Printers
        • FX20
        • X7
        • X3
      • Metal 3D Printer
  • Training
    • Full Training Schedule
    • CAD
      • SOLIDWORKS Essentials
      • SOLIWORKS Advanced
      • Advanced Surface Modeling
    • Simulation
      • SOLIDWORKS Simulation
    • eCourses
    • Webinars
  • Support
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • SolidAdvice Blog

activate , Automation , design

Activate to Automate – How to Activate DriveWorksXpress in SOLIDWORKS

By The SolidExperts Marketing
October 31, 2016

How to Activate DriveWorksXpress – the time saving Design Automation tool inside SOLIDWORKS

DriveWorksXpress Activate to Automate Front

To start automating your designs, follow these quick and easy steps to activate your DriveWorksXpress inside SOLIDWORKS.

Step 1: Open SOLIDWORKS

DriveWorks Activate to Automate -Back

Step 2: Go to Tools, Xpress Products, DriveWorksXpress

Step 2

Step 3: Click on the link for My.SolidWorks.com/Xpress to get your free activation code.

Step 3

Step 4: Copy the activation code.

Step 4

Step 5: Go back to SOLIDWORKS, paste the activation code in to the product code box and press OK.

Step 5

Step 6: Start automating!

Step 6

Learn More

DriveWorksXpress is the design automation tool that’s included in every license of SOLIDWORKS. It’s ideal for configuring designs that are the Same but Different. The software is free and is included in every license of SOLIDWORKS.

Configuring and automating your designs with DriveWorksXpress is easy:

  • Set up your project to capture your design knowledge.
  • Fill out your input form.
  • Create new SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD parts, assemblies and drawings automatically.
  • Fill out your form to configure again and again, re-using your valuable design knowledge.

As DriveWorksXpress is based on your rules, you’ll save time, reduce repetitive tasks and minimize errors and costly mistakes.

Learn more about DriveWorksXpress with these free online resources:

  • Monthly Getting Started Webinar
  • YouTube videos
  • Downloadable Tutorials
  • Downloadable Sample Projects

Activation applies if you’re using SOLIDWORKS 2015, 2016 or about to use 2017.
Prior versions no activation needed.

All posts
About Author
The SolidExperts Marketing

You might also like
SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT
Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter & stay updated

tse-logo-white
Products
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Artec
Training
  • Full Training Schedule
  • eCourses
Resources
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • SolidAdvice Blogs

©2025. The SolidExperts All rights reserved