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Managing Tasks

The new Tasks feature in the Administration tool makes it easy to perform tasks such as converting and printing SolidWorks documents.

The task framework lets administrators and users execute tasks on demand, based on a schedule, or triggered by a SolidWorks Enterprise PDM workflow. Administrators can configure tasks to run on a specific computer or distribute them to both client computers and dedicated servers. A SolidWorks Print or Convert task can be initiated on any computer that is running Enterprise PDM, as long as the computer where the task is executed has SolidWorks installed.

Administrators can define tasks to be interactive, letting users initiate the task and choose task options. Alternatively, they can set all options so that the task runs silently, without requiring user input.

Using the task API and templates provided in the Enterprise PDM software, programmers can also extend the functionality to support custom tasks.

  • Setting Up Tasks
    You use the Administration tool to install and configure Enterprise PDM tasks.
  • Convert and Print Tasks
    The Tasks feature in the Administration tool lets you configure task properties. The Convert and Print tasks are available if you select them when you create the vault.
  • Executing Tasks
    The task infrastructure provides multiple ways to initiate tasks.
  • Monitoring Tasks
    The primary tool for monitoring tasks is the Task List dialog box. You can also use notifications to inform users of the success or failure of tasks.
  • Task Add-ins
    Tasks are defined by task executor add-ins. Enterprise PDM includes the task executor add-in SWTaskAddIn, which enables conversion and printing of SolidWorks files.
Parent topic: Enterprise PDM


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