Starting a free trial of new software can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You get a hands-on look at how the technology could transform your work, but navigating new features and understanding their full potential can potentially be more challenging. Booking a meeting with a technical expert during your trial can make all the difference. Here’s why there’s real value in meeting with a technical expert to maximize your free trial experience.
Get under the hood of the technology
Software trials often present you with a wide range of features and functions. A technical expert can help you get under the hood of the different technology features, enabling you to identify and focus on the software capabilities that align with your goals. They can guide you through practical applications and explain advanced features in a way that makes sense for your specific workflow.
Get answers to your questions
Whilst user guides can be helpful, they don’t always address every unique scenario. During a meeting, you can ask detailed questions and get immediate, tailored answers. Whether you’re wondering how to integrate the software with existing tools or customize it for your workflows, a technical expert will help you find solutions.
Save time
Instead of spending hours trying to figure out how something works, a technical expert can demonstrate it in minutes. They know the software inside and out and can show you shortcuts, best practices, and tricks you might otherwise miss. This enables you to spend more time exploring how the software fits into your work rather than trying to work out how it functions.
Evaluate the software effectively
When trying new software, it’s important to be able to work out whether it meets your needs before you decide to go ahead and buy. A meeting with a technical expert can help you assess its real value. They can show you specific use cases, address your concerns, and highlight different ways the tool could help solve your biggest challenge. This means you can make a more informed decision about whether or not to buy.
Customize your experience
Many software solutions offer customization options, but understanding how to tailor those to the unique needs of your business can make a real difference to the value of the software. A technical expert can guide you through all of the options, enabling you to see how the software can work best for you and your team. This personalized one-to-one approach enables you to get the most out of your trial.
Build confidence in your software choice
A meeting with a technical expert isn’t just about answering questions or troubleshooting. It’s about building confidence. By the end of the meeting, you’ll have a clearer picture of what the software can do and how it could benefit you in the long term. This confidence can make the transition to paid-for software easier and more rewarding.
Book a meeting with a DriveWorks technical expert to maximize your DriveWorks Solo free trial
DriveWorks Solo is the ideal solution to transform how you design, configure, and sell custom products. Using DriveWorks Solo, design engineers automate repetitive SOLIDWORKS® tasks, freeing up more time to work on new product design. Automating and streamlining the process of designing, configuring, and selling products drives sales and improves business efficiency.
Make the most of a DriveWorks Solo 30-day free trial by setting clear goals, testing key features on real projects, and making the most of a whole host of free training material. Use the time to evaluate its impact on your workflows and ensure it meets your needs. You can also set up a meeting with a technical expert from the DriveWorks team to help you get off to the best start.
Get direct access to the people who know our software best
Take advantage of the wealth of experience held by our DriveWorks technical experts. They are DriveWorks specialists who are skilled in helping you to set and achieve realistic goals for your 30-day trial period. Schedule a call at the start of your trial and take advantage of additional check-in calls over the following 30 days to stay on track.
Full access to learning resources
As part of your DriveWorks Solo free trial, you will have also access to a full collection of online learning resources, including an online help file, sample projects, and How To videos. Quickly and easily find answers to any questions you have, enabling you to maximize your progress and achieve your goals.
Get a head start on automation
The DriveWorks technical experts will be able to take a look at your existing SOLIDWORKS models and drawings so they can provide guidance on the best way to automate them and share best practices when modeling for design automation. That way you can get a head start and start automating quickly.
Oliver Basma-Lord
Head of Technical Engagement at DriveWorks