DriveWorks Solo Sample Projects


Use these template projects, out of curiosity, for sheer fun, to practice on or to get a head start on your next job. We will be adding more projects regularly so keeping coming back!

Follow these easy steps
1. Click Open to install a project OR Save to download and save locally
2. Double click the icon to install.
3. Once installed, open Solo inside SolidWorks
4. Create a new project based on the project template.

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Design a Custom Fan

Custom Fan Project


This Project lets you select a Fan style, how many speeds you want and the number of blades. It will also update the diameter of the fan grill based on the blade diameter. Click on the links below to:

Open or Download the Fan Project

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Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later to run.


Configure a Conveyor

Custom Conveyor Project


Click on the link below to:

Open or Download the Project

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Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later to run.


Automating Solar Panel Design

Solar Panel Design Automation Project


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Open or Download the Project

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Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later to run.


Custom Stairs

Custom Stair Project


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Open or Download the Project

Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later to run.


Lifting Beam Design

Lifting Equipment Design Automation Project


Click on the links below to:

Open or Download the Project

Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later to run.


Design a Hydraulic Cylinder


Select size and pressure, as well as a choice of clevis.

Click on the link below to Open or Download this project.

Download Hydraulic Cylinder Template Project

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Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later.


Design a Trailer


Flat bed, curtain sided, with doors or with a roller shutter door, enter the length required and configure your truck.

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Download Trailer Template Project

Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later to run.

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DriveWorks Solo Return on Investment


Use a DriveWorks Solo project to calculate the Return on Investment you would receive if you bought DriveWorks Solo today. The project creates a graph and document, as well as a boss's justification letter and a quote for DriveWorks Solo.

Click on the link below to Open or Download this project.

Download Return On Investment Template Project

Requires DriveWorks Solo 7 SP3 or later to run.


Design a Door - Multi-language Project


Design new doors based on the DriveWorks Solo sample project rules or adapt to meet your own needs. The forms for this project can be run in English, French, Italian, German or Spanish

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Download Wooden Door Template Project

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Requires SolidWorks 2010 and DriveWorks Solo 7 SP3 or later.


Custom Wheelchair


Create new wheelchairs based on the DriveWorks Solo sample project rules or adapt them to meet your own needs.

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Download Wheelchair Template Project

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Requires SolidWorks 2011 and DriveWorks Solo 8 SP3 or later.


Create a Canopy


Design new canopies based on the DriveWorks Solo sample project rules or adapt them to meet your own needs.
This sample project is included inside every seat of DriveWorks Solo

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Configure a Cupboard


Configure new cupboards based on the DriveWorks Solo sample project rules or adapt them to meet your own needs.
This sample project is included inside every seat of DriveWorks Solo

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More Downloadable Content


Visit the DriveWorksXpress web site to find more downloadable examples.
Remember, since all DriveWorks products are scalable, these DriveWorksXpress examples can also be upgraded to DriveWorks Solo

DriveWorksXpress Downloadable Content