Every month the DriveWorks team runs a program of webinars designed to help you learn about DriveWorks. The webinars are ideal for anyone new to DriveWorks – either to learn what’s possible with DriveWorks technology or to pick up tips and tricks for getting started if you’re just setting up your project. Each webinar is hosted by one of our DriveWorks product experts and you’ll have the opportunity to ask them any questions you might have.
If you’re already familiar with DriveWorks and making good progress with your implementation, we also host more in-depth technical webinars – Tech Talks – designed to take your DriveWorks implementation to the next level.
Here’s what’s coming up in March.
Getting started with DriveWorks
Our “Getting started” webinars are designed to help you get a head start on using DriveWorksXpress and DriveWorks Solo. They’re hosted live by a DriveWorks technical expert and will guide you through the first steps in design automation.
Getting started
DriveWorksXpress Getting Started Webinar
Tuesday 4th March
10am and 4pm GMT
The DriveWorksXpress Getting Started webinar is a step by step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorksXpress, the free tool you already have inside SOLIDWORKS®. Activate your free license of DriveWorksXpress in the SOLIDWORKS tools menu and start automating today.
The 30 minute webinar will run at 10am and 4pm GMT so you can pick the time that best suits you.
Getting started
DriveWorks Solo Getting Started Webinar
Wednesday 5th and 19th March
10am and 4pm GMT
The DriveWorks Solo Getting Started webinar is a step-by-step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorks Solo. Starting with the basics, this webinar will show you the entire process of setting up an automation project from start to finish. Ideal if you’re new to DriveWorks Solo, or taking a 30 Day Free Trial.
Held at 10am and 4pm GMT so you can choose a time that suits you, this 30 minute webinar will save you hours of design time in the future.
What’s possible with DriveWorks – Intro to webinar series
Our “Introduction to” series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. Hosted live by DriveWorks technical experts, they’re designed to provide you with an introduction to our technology solutions.
Introduction to
Using DriveWorks for automating your SOLIDWORKS® designs
Tuesday 11th March
3pm GMT & 1pm AEDT
In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to using DriveWorks for automating your SOLIDWORKS® designs.
Learn how to capture and reuse design, manufacturing, and cost estimation knowledge to deliver custom products faster and with greater accuracy, without using complex macros, design tables or configurations.
Introduction to
Using DriveWorks as a 3D sales configurator
Tuesday 18th March
3pm GMT & 1pm AEDT
In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge of using DriveWorks as a 3D Sales Configurator.
DriveWorks Pro combines powerful SOLIDWORKS® part, assembly, and drawing automation with engaging 3D CPQ sales configurator features to enable manufacturers to implement a successful digital selling strategy, work smarter, reduce errors, and exceed customer expectations.
Learn how creating an online sales configurator with DriveWorks enables you to stay ahead of your competition, reduce costs, and win more business.
Introduction to
Creating a CPQ solution using DriveWorks
Tuesday 25th March
3pm GMT & 1pm AEDT
In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge of creating a CPQ solution using DriveWorks to stay ahead of your competition, reduce costs, and win more business.
Use DriveWorks to configure, price and quote configurable products faster and with greater accuracy.
Respond to customer enquiries faster, improve customer experience with guided selling and 3D visualization, and automatically generate all of the documents and data to sell and manufacture custom products.
March DriveWorks Drivers Meeting
DriveWorks Drivers is a quarterly virtual networking and knowledge-sharing initiative designed to connect DriveWorks users worldwide. It’s more than just a meeting – it’s a community where you can discuss challenges, explore solutions, and celebrate successes.
By taking part in DriveWorks Drivers, you have the opportunity to connect with fellow users, share technical expertise, and gain practical insights to enhance your DriveWorks experience.
DriveWorks Drivers is a value add for people using DriveWorks Solo or DriveWorks Pro software with an active subscription. We also invite authorized Applications Engineers from our VARs with a DriveWorks focus, who can contribute to the conversations too.
Join us at the March DriveWorks Drivers meeting on 6th March 2025. The meeting will run at two different times to suit most time zones – 3pm GMT and 1pm AEDT.
March Tech Talk – Managing external data with DriveApps and List Data Providers
Our monthly Tech Talks webinar series puts a focus on DriveWorks technology, taking a deep dive into specific topics. DriveWorks technical experts share their knowledge and discuss a variety of topics, features, and functionality. Each session has a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered.
The sessions are designed to empower DriveWorks users with in-depth knowledge and practical insights.
Tech Talk webinars are exclusively for DriveWorks Pro Customers with Subscription, DriveWorks Resellers and Authorized Partners. You can learn more about the benefits of a DriveWorks subscription here.
Join us for the March Tech Talk on Thursday 20th March at 3pm GMT to learn about managing external data with DriveApps and List Data Providers.
Our experts will cover:
- How to keep SQL data up to date without having to log in to Microsoft SQL Management Studio
- The ready-made DriveApp you can use
- How to use the DriveApp for different types of data
Looking ahead to April
DriveWorks World is the annual technical learning event for DriveWorks users and resellers. It’s a community-driven celebration of innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical expertise. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of DriveWorks users worldwide to exchange insights, discover the latest updates, and explore how to maximize the power of DriveWorks technology. DriveWorks World 2025 will start on 8th April with a reseller preview event and continue on 9th and 10th April for all DriveWorks users and resellers.
Keep up to date with all DriveWorks webinars & events
Don’t worry if you can’t make a webinar this month, they run every month throughout the year so you’ll be able to catch up with one at a later date.
To find out more about DriveWorks webinars and events with our product experts, please head to our Upcoming Events & Webinars page. To see updates from the events we’re attending, follow us on LinkedIn.