A round-up of September DriveWorks Drivers
DriveWorks Drivers: Connecting a global community of DriveWorks users
Sharing technical know-how and practical experience informally with each other is something we know many people using DriveWorks like to do. DriveWorks Drivers provides a platform for this, connecting DriveWorks users worldwide. The meetings feature guest speakers sharing their experiences and encouraging questions and dialogue about the technology.
The DriveWorks Tech team recently hosted the September 2026 DriveWorks Drivers meeting. Here’s a round-up of what they covered.
What’s new in DriveWorks 24
Last month, we launched DriveWorks 24, our latest major release.
The Technical team ran through some of the new features and functionality in design automation, 3D administration, and the new DriveWorks CPQ Sales Portal module. You can learn more about DriveWorks 24 here.
DriveWorks resellers, partners, and customers with an active subscription can download DriveWorks 24 from the MyDriveWorks Community now.
Testing for SOLIDWORKS® PDM Pro integration
Dave Mandl from Global Power Components joined to share their approach to testing for SOLIDWORKS® PDM Pro integration.
Dave is the inaugural winner of the Paul Gimbel Award for DriveWorks technical excellence and community spirit. From implementing DriveWorks in several companies to actively supporting users in the DriveWorks forum and at SWUG meetings, he’s a true DriveWorks advocate. He consistently goes above and beyond, sharing knowledge, inspiring others, and helping to grow the community.
Resources to learn more about DriveWorks and PDM integration:
The Final Lap: DriveWorks Pro Server Trust Zones
The Final Lap session covered how to configure and manage DriveWorks Pro Server Trust Zones, including setting up IP-based access controls, configuring VPN and network access, managing user permissions, and troubleshooting connectivity issues to improve server security.
Learn more about DriveWorks Pro Server Trust Zones here. A recording of this Final Lap session is also available to watch in the DriveWorks Learning Portal.
Tech Talks
Tech Talks are designed to help DriveWorks users deepen their knowledge, enhance their skills, and get more value from their DriveWorks implementation.
The next DriveWorks Tech Talk is on Thursday, 17th September at 3pm BST. Join our technical experts at this webinar to learn about functions and enhancements for easier implementation. Register for your place today.
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Register for December 2026 DriveWorks Drivers
Join us at the December DriveWorks Drivers meeting on 3rd December 2026.
The meeting will run on Microsoft Teams at 8am GMT and 4pm GMT.
Find the time in your timezone here. Below are some common time zones for each of the meetings:
8am GMT
1.30pm IST | 3pm ICT | 9pm NZDT
4pm GMT
10am MDT | 11am EST | 5pm CET