Batch print and export

[TimHat]

Does anyone know a good way to...

1) Batch print solidworks drawings

2) Batch export from SolidWorks to eDrawings

For example, say I have a directory full of solidworks files, is there a way to batch print and export those? Alternatively, say I have a load of files open inside SolidWorks, is there a way to batch print and export?

Cheers, Tim

 

[fcsuper]

There is a program called BatchProcess that should be able to do this for you:

http://batchprocess.angelsix.com

Matt Lorono
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources
Co-moderator of Solidworks Yahoo! Group
and Mechnical.Engineering Yahoo! Group

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Which version of SW do you have?

The SolidWorks Task Scheduler is included with the Professional and Premium versions.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Also, there is a batch printer utility at

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/APIDownloads.html

and

swBatchPrint from

http://www.swcp3.com/

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Also, also, there is BatchProcessExpress from

http://forum.angelsix.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=22

 

[TimHat]

Thanks for all the responses guys. We have SW Premium 2007 but I've never come across Task Scheduler. I'll have a look.

Tim

 

[fcsuper]

The problem with any automatic method is that none (so far) account for differences in printer settings between drawings. If you save a PDF, it changes the print settings and will print as garbage on a physical printer if you are tring to print to fit or have a different paper size.

Matt Lorono
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources
Co-moderator of Solidworks Yahoo! Group
and Mechnical.Engineering Yahoo! Group