Problem
This article explains how to use SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler to import files in bulk using the Import Files Task. Manually importing many neutral CAD files can be time-consuming, especially with large data sets or after-hours work. Users can automate importing supported file types into SOLIDWORKS part files without manual effort. Supported file types include Parasolid, STEP, ACIS, IGES, VDAFS, Rhino, and SLDXML.
For more information on other Task Scheduler Tasks, check out this article: Automating Tasks After Hours with SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler – Hawk Ridge Systems
Solution
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In Windows Search, type "Task Scheduler" and click on SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler 20XX
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Select Import Files from the list of available tasks.
- Enter a custom Task Title if desired.
- 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.
- Running mode can be set to Once, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. If the Start time and Start date are set in the past, before clicking "Finish", the task will start immediately.
- Select the Task Output Folder and choose whether the imported files should be saved in their original location or a specified folder after the task is complete.
- In Options, set the desired General Import Options and DXF/DWF Import Options
- Click Advanced Options to configure task behavior, timeout, and if SOLIDWORKS should run in the background or not
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Click Finish to schedule the Import Files task.
- SOLIDWORKS will launch itself, perform the actions according to the task, and close itself when the scheduled time is reached.
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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