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Basic overview of DriveWorksXpress.
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Introduction to DriveWorksXpressMichael Jolley – Applications Engineer
TriMech Solutions
Agenda
• Introduction
• Live Demonstration
• Questions and Probably AnswersAnswers
Who we are – TriMech Companies
• Solutions Design Automation Simulation Data Management Rapid Prototyping
• Services Full Time Placement Part Time Placement Temp-to-Perm Consulting Engineering Services
• Manufacturing CAM CNC DNC
Introduction
• What is Design Automation?
• What are the biggest challenges?
• Scalable Solution
DriveWorks Fit
DriveWorksXpress Fit
Where can you find DriveWorksXpress being used?
How does DriveWorksXpress work?
Some Sample Functions/Rules
• LEFT( text, [num_chars] )
LEFT( CompanyName , 3)
• CONCATENATE( text1, text2, ... ) or “&”
CONCATENATE( Designer, “ “, CompanyName, “ other text”)
Designer & “ “ & CompanyName & “ other text”
• IF(Logical_test, Value_if_true, Value_if_false)
IF( Designer = “MJOLLEY” , “Great” , “other text” )
• Combining them all together
IF( Designer = “MJOLLEY” , CONCATENATE( Designer, “ “ , LEFT( CompanyName, 3)), “other text”)
Good Resources
• http://www.driveworksxpress.com/
• SolidWorks Tutorials
• DriveWorksXpress YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/driveworksxpress?gl=GB&hl=en-GB
• Ian Yate’s blog
http://driveworksxpress.blogspot.com/
• The Little Book of Rules
• MS Excel Websites
• Your SolidWorks Value Added Reseller
• Donated by Bob Harris of Karpen Steel Doors and Frames
• www.karpensteel.com
Practical Demonstration