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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.