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Configuring the DWG/DXF Files to PDF Task

Administrators can configure the DWG/DXF Files to PDF task to convert DWG/DXF format files to PDF files.

To configure the DWG/DXF Files to PDF task:

  1. Expand Tasks and double-click DWG/DXF Files to PDF.
  2. In the dialog box, for Add-in, select SOLIDWORKS PDF Task Add-in.
  3. In the left pane, set options:
    Option Description
    Execution Method Selects the computers that can execute the task.
    Menu Command Specifies whether and how the command appears to users in the File Explorer.
    File Card Maps variables from the source file's data card to the output file's data card or adds Free Text to the output file's data card.
    Output PDF Details Specifies the name and location of the output PDF file.
    Conversion Settings Defines the settings for DWG/DXF format files.
    Permissions Lets you select users and groups that are allowed to initiate the task.
    Success Notification and Error Notification Lets you select users and groups to notify.


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