How to Use the Import Files Task in Task Scheduler

This is an article showing how to use the Import Files Function in the Task Scheduler. You can find a full list of tasks performed by the Task Scheduler here: Automating Tasks After Hours – Hawk Ridge Systems Support

The Import Files Function allows users to schedule imports for a variety of file types (Parasolid, STEP, ACIS, IGES, VDAFS, Rhino, and SLDXML) into Solidworks Part Files (.sldprt). Importing files can be done individually, or in bulk folders without having to perform the function manually. 

Import Files Task Workflow

The following image shows the steps listed:

1. Go into your START Menu and type SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler, then select "Import Files"
2. Set a custom Task Title if needed.
3. Select either "Add File..." or "Add Folder..." depending on what you are trying to import. This should open your File Explorer for you to search for the files and folders you are trying to import.
4. For the "Running mode" you can set it to Once, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly and you can set the Start Time and Date for when you'd like to schedule the Import.
5. Here you will select where you'd like to place the Imported Files once complete. You can either choose to have it saved as the original file, or in a folder.
6. Select the "Options..." so you can set the General and Drawing settings you want for your imported files                                                                                                 
7. You can select Advanced Options where you can:
   1. Set where the task working folder is. The task working files can include backup files, reports, and so on.
   2. Set when the task would timeout, ending the task whether or not the task completes.
   3. Run SOLIDWORKS in the background minimized or not
8. After everything is set up for the requirements, click Finish to set the Import function.

SOLIDWORKS will launch itself, perform the actions according to the task, and close itself when the scheduled time is reached.

Once the task is completed, the Imported files will be in the location specified in the Task Output Folder.

For further technical support, please contact Hawk Ridge Systems at 877.266.4469 for the U.S. or 866.587.6803 for Canada and support@hawkridgesys.com.