Determining the Current Versions of SOLIDWORKS PDM and the SOLIDWORKS Task Add-in

To ensure that you have the latest updates to the SOLIDWORKS Task Add-in, the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional version and the SWTaskAddin version should be the same.

  1. To determine the SOLIDWORKS PDM version, in the SOLIDWORKS PDM administration tool, click Help > About SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration.
    The Build number field shows the version as:

    TT.S(BB)

    where:

    • TT is the major release number since the year 1992. For example, 29 indicates 2021 version.
    • S is the service pack. For example, 3 = SP03.
    • BB is the build number. For example, 21.
  2. To determine the version number of the currently installed SWTaskAddin:
    1. In the Windows notification area, right-click the SOLIDWORKS PDM icon and click Task Host Configuration.
    2. In the Task Host Configuration dialog box, select the vault for which you want to verify the SWTaskAddin version.
      The Version column displays the version in the following format:

      TTSSBBBB

      where:

      • TT is the major release number since the year 1992.
      • SS is the service pack.
      • BBBB is the build number.