Problem

Manually exporting multiple SOLIDWORKS files as a different file type can be very time-consuming. The Export Files task in SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler can be used to export individual files or bulk-export entire folders as such without having to perform each export separately. This article will show how to use the Export Files task in the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler. 

For more information on other Task Scheduler Tasks, check out this article: Automating Tasks After Hours with SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler – Hawk Ridge Systems

Solution

Follow the steps below to set up and use the Export Files task:

1. Open SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler and choose the Export Files task.

   

2. Create a Task title if needed.
3. Choose the Export file type desired for this task.
4. Add the file or folder that contains the documents that need to be updated. Either files or Folders can be specified, and both cannot be used at the same time. If adding individual files from different folders, use the Add File button and browse to the file. If there are folders where all files within need to be updated, use the Add Folder button to browse to the folder and use the "include subfolders" option as needed.
5. The folder(s) or file(s) will display in the table. A specific File Name or Type can be chosen when selecting folders so only drawings, for example, will be exported from a folder.
6. Under Task schedule, the "Running mode" can be set to Once, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. Note that if the Start time is set in the past before clicking "Finish," the task will start immediately.
7. Under Task output folder, you can specify where the exported files will be stored.
8. Click Options... to view and set export options specific to that file type.

9. Select Advanced... to access the options to set the Task Working Folder location, Task Timeout, and if SOLIDWORKS should run in the background or not.

   

10. Once the task has been configured, click Finish to queue the task. You can verify if the task has been queued or completed in the Task Scheduler Menu.

11. SOLIDWORKS will launch itself, perform the task when scheduled, and close itself automatically once the task has been completed. Once the task is completed, the exported files will be in the location specified in the Task Output Folder.

Export File Types

The available selections for the export file type are listed below.

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