Problem

Manually creating a drawing file for each part and assembly takes time that could be better used elsewhere. The Create Drawings task allows users to create drawing files for SOLIDWORKS part and assembly files using a specified drawing template with predefined views.

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

Solution

1. Select the Create Drawings task from the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler

   

   Note: Steps 2-9 will utilize the image below:

   

2. Create a Task title if needed
3. Click "Browse" to locate a drawing template (.drwdot) with predefined views (Predefined Views - 2026 - SOLIDWORKS Help).
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. 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.
6. Under the Task output folder, select either "Same as original file" or "This folder"
7. If "This folder" was selected, either type the file path or click the "..." button to browse to the intended folder
8. Click "Advanced" to change task options such as backup file location and time-out duration
9. Click Finish to set the task in motion after all requirements have been set up.
10. 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.