Guidelines
DriveWorksXpress Database
Database names must be unique.
Files can be shared between projects but not between
databases.
You can create separate databases for each model.
If your models use parts that have the same file name but are totally
different, they must be stored in different databases.
You can store your project information on a network
drive for other users to access. All DriveWorksXpress SolidWorks files
must have the same referenced location for each SolidWorks user, for example,
M:\DriveWorksXpress\ModelA\.
Dimension Values
When you run a specification, use the same
dimension units (metric/imperial) that were used to create the part in
SolidWorks. If the model was created in one unit type and the input values
are in another, your rules must provide for conversion between the units.
File Management
Storage for New Models
Model variations (clones) are stored in the
same location as their corresponding master models. The cloned models
are typically the same size as the master file, although the size can
be reduced by automatically deleting unused features and sub-assemblies.
Updating After Moving Files
If you have recently moved your SolidWorks
models, open the top level assembly and force a rebuild. Save to ensure
that all file references are updated. Do the same for any drawing files.
Using Files Created in Earlier Versions of SolidWorks
Use a new version of SolidWorks to open a
model created in an earlier release. The file is converted when you save
it and is no longer compatible with the earlier version.
Naming
Assign unique names to all the master models that
you intend to drive or control.
Give assemblies different names than their child
parts.
When naming parameters or form controls, it is
good practice to avoid special characters such as @ , or <.
Do not give a custom property the same name as
a captured dimension or feature.
Deleting Files