The task infrastructure provides multiple ways to initiate tasks.
As an administrator, you can:
- Trigger tasks using a workflow transition
For example, you can automatically generate .pdf files when SOLIDWORKS files reach a state such as release.
As part of task setup, specify options for the newly created files such as file names, properties, and destination folders.
- Use the Task List dialog box to execute an on-demand task
On-demand task execution lets you initiate the conversion of SOLIDWORKS files to formats such as .stl and .igs from an Enterprise PDM client that does not have the SOLIDWORKS software installed.
- Configure tasks so that they can be initiated by users
With File Explorer, users with permissions to perform tasks can select files and use shortcut menu options to convert or print them.
- Schedule task execution
If you create custom tasks using the API, you can include the task scheduling infrastructure so that tasks can be performed when task hosts are available.