Configuring the SolidWorks rendering module options


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The SolidWorks rendering module options specify which drawings to render and to which format in the destination system.

To configure the SolidWorks rendering options:

To configure the AutoCAD rendering module options:

In Meridian Enterprise Server Configurator, in the Data Exchange group, click Rendering Profiles. The All Rendering Profiles page appears and lists the existing profiles grouped by the name of the computer (cluster node) to which they are assigned.
Double-click the rendering profile that you want to configure. The SolidWorks rendering options page appears.
Click options or type values using the descriptions in the following table.

SolidWorks rendering module options
Option	Description
General group
Name	The name of the rendering profile as seen in Configurator.
Computer	The name of the Publisher cluster node on which to run this job.
Input extensions	The quantity of source file extensions to be rendered by this module. To select extensions: Click Configure. The INPUT EXTENSIONS dialog box appears and lists the supported file extensions. Select the file extensions that you want to be rendered. Click OK. The quantity is refreshed to reflect your selections.
Output group
Output	Select an output format: Save as PDF, Print, or Publish as eDrawings.
Printer driver configuration	Select which drawing sheets to render. To render only a range of sheets, select Sheet(s) and then type the sheet numbers in From and To.
Export as 3D	Saves the model as a 3D PDF file.
Printer	Select printer name from the list of available software printers.
Orientation	Select an orientation from the list.
Drawing page range	Select which drawing sheets to render. To render only a range of sheets, select Page(s) and then type the sheet numbers in From and To.
Other options group
Run SolidWorks interactively	Shows the SolidWorks user interface during rendering for monitoring or troubleshooting. If disabled, SolidWorks runs invisibly in the background.

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