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Task Sidebar

You can select a task to set up from the Task sidebar or Task menu

To hide or show the sidebar, click View > Sidebar.

Task Sidebar

	Convert Files	Converts SolidWorks files created in an earlier release.
	Dissect Files	Schedules file processing that makes components of assemblies, parts, and drawings available for reuse.
	Update Files	Rebuilds specified files.
	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.
	Import Files	Imports STEP or IGES files and saves them as SolidWorks documents.
	Export Files	Exports SolidWorks documents to another file format (DXF, DWG files, IGES, STEP AP203, or STEP AP214).
	Update Custom Properties	Adds or modifies custom properties in the specified files.
	Create Drawings	Creates drawings for parts or assemblies, using the specified drawing document template.
	Convert to High Quality Views	Converts drawing views from Draft Quality to High Quality.
	Run Custom Task	Runs any application, using macros or command line arguments that you specify.
	Create eDrawings	Creates SolidWorks eDrawings, using selected export options.
	Update Simulation	Updates the SolidWorks Simulation analysis in specified files.
	Design Checker	Checks SolidWorks documents against existing standards files.
	Render and Animation	Manages rendering and animation tasks.
	Convert Workgroup PDM Files	Converts Workgroup PDM Vault files created in an earlier SolidWorks release.
	Print Workgroup PDM Files	Schedules Workgroup PDM batch printing.
	Export Workgroup PDM Files	Sets up Workgroup PDM file export.

Parent topic

SolidWorks Task Scheduler

Related concepts

Managing Tasks

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