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TS_Convert_Files.gif Convert Files Converts SOLIDWORKS files created in an earlier release.
TS_UpdateFiles.gif Update Files Rebuilds specified files.
TS_UpdateAssociatedFiles.gif Update Associated files Rebuilds the specified file, plus any associated files located in specified folders.
Print Files Prints specified files using default document printer settings or selected options.
TS_ImportFiles.gif Import Files Imports STEP or IGES files and saves them as SOLIDWORKS documents.
TS_ExportFiles.gif Export Files Exports SOLIDWORKS documents to another file format (DXF, DWG files, IGES, STEP AP203, or STEP AP214).
TS_UpdateCustomProp.gif Update Custom Properties Adds or modifies custom properties in the specified files.
TS_Create_Drawings.gif Create Drawings Creates drawings for parts or assemblies, using the specified drawing document template.
TS_ConvertToHighQual.gif Convert to High Quality Views Converts drawing views from Draft Quality to High Quality.
TS_RunCustomTask.gif Run Custom Task Runs any application, using macros or command line arguments that you specify.
Create eDrawings Creates eDrawings®, using selected export options.
TS_Update_Simulation.gif Update Simulation Updates the SOLIDWORKS Simulation analysis in specified files.
Design Checker Checks SOLIDWORKS documents against existing standards files.
TS_Save_RenderAnimation.GIF Render and Animation Manages rendering and animation tasks.
Build ECAD Files Builds multiple ECAD files (used by CircuitWorks) as SOLIDWORKS solid models.
Convert Workgroup PDM Files Converts Workgroup PDM Vault files created in an earlier SOLIDWORKS release.
TS_PrintPDMWorksFiles.gif Print Workgroup PDM Files Schedules Workgroup PDM batch printing.
TS_PDMW_export.gif Export Workgroup PDM Files Sets up Workgroup PDM file export.


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