If the version of SWTaskAddin is earlier than the version of SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, you can upgrade SWTaskAddin by importing a .cex file.
- Start the administration tool by doing one of the following:
- On Windows 7 and Windows Server systems prior to Windows Server 2012, from the Windows Start menu, select .
- On Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 or later, on the Apps screen, under SOLIDWORKS PDM, click Administration.
- Log in to the vault where you want to upgrade SWTaskAddin as an administrator.
- Click .
- Navigate to C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS PDM\Default Data\ and select Convert_GB.cex.
- In the dialog box that appears, expand Convert_GB.cex, select SWTaskAddin, and drag it to the Addins node in the left pane.
- In the message box, select Yes to update the existing add-in.
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In the Windows notification area, right-click the SOLIDWORKS PDM icon and click Task Host Configuration to verify that SWTaskAddin has been upgraded.
If the client you just upgraded acts as a task host, exit SOLIDWORKS PDM and log in again before performing the verification.