Problem

SOLIDWORKS Design Professional, Premium, and Ultimate licenses include the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler, which is a tool to set up certain tasks to run automatically at a future time.

Solution

Here is a list of the Tasks in the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler:

• Convert Files: Converts SOLIDWORKS files to the version year of the Task Scheduler used
• Upgrade Assistant: Tests the upgrade of SOLIDWORKS files
• Update Files: Rebuilds specified files
• Update Associated Files: Rebuilds the specified file, plus any associated files located in specified folders
• Print Files: Prints specified files using default document printer settings or selected options
• Import Files: Imports STEP or IGES files and saves them as SolidWorks documents
• Export Files: Exports SolidWorks documents to another file format (DXF, DWG, IGES, STEP AP203, or STEP AP214)
• Update Custom Properties: Adds or modifies custom properties in the specified files
• Create Drawings: Creates drawings for parts or assemblies, using the specified drawing document template
• Convert to High Quality Views: Converts drawing views from Draft Quality to High Quality
• Run Custom Task: Runs any application, using macros or command line arguments that you specify
• Create eDrawings: Creates eDrawings, using selected export options
• Render and Animation: Run Rendering and animation tasks
• Update Simulation: Updates the SOLIDWORKS Simulation analysis in specified files
• Build ECAD Files: Takes ECAD files used by CircuitWorks and turns them into SOLIDWORKS files
• Generate Derive Output: Exports DXF, DWG, and PDF files from Drawings, STEP files from Assemblies, and uploads the files to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
• 3DEXPERIENCE Transition: Updates Part and Assembly files for 3DEXPERIENCE compatibility, which includes updating Custom Properties and Configurations for use with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
• Design Checker: Runs a specified .swstd file on specified files or folders

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.