FormatWorks Server is a client-server translation solution for SolidWorks and intended to be used for multi-user configurations. All translators: native - CATIA, Pro/E, Unigraphics, and neutral - STEP, IGES etc - are put on server side only and not included in the light FormatWorks Clients which are installed next to SolidWorks.

The translation results can be shared between different users (FormatWorks Clients) from one central server. FormatWorks Client can submit translation job to the server and on-line monitor translation status. The jobs are queued on the server. Each job can be given a priority. The higher the priority is the faster the results will be available. System administrators can also assign priorities to different clients giving faster response to high priority clients.

FormatWorks Server operates as an independent application and does not require a SolidWorks license.
FormatWorks Server is an ideal solution for large organisations requiring own central data translation capability. Data translation runs on a separate server not loading SolidWorks seats, which results in better utilisation of SolidWorks licenses. The server is modular and can be configured in function of specific data translations needs (CAD formats).