: This is a standard Windows command where . represents the current folder (your Creo working directory). Other Practical Examples
The allows you to run an operating system script through Creo Parametric using a mapkey. This is beneficial because you can start an OS script without having to minimize your Creo window or place it in the background. An example of an OS script is one that copies a commonly used configuration file from a directory on the hard disk to your working directory.
Notes:
– Your OS script should exit /b 0 (success) or 1 (failure). Creo Mapkeys cannot catch errors directly, but you can write a wrapper script that logs errors. creo mapkey os script example
mapkey run_py @MAPKEY_NAMEExecute Python Script;@MAPKEY_LABELPyScript;\ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEMpython "C:\scripts\my_creo_automation.py"; Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard How to Create via the UI Instead of manual coding, you can use the OS Script tab in the Mapkeys dialog: Mapkeys Settings and enter your desired shortcut (e.g., Navigate to the tab in the Record Mapkey dialog. Type the command you want the OS to run (e.g., C:\temp\cleanup.bat , then immediately click
Creates a new drawing, sets format, adds general view, and sets scale.
! Extrude the sketch: COMMAND(Extrude) EXTRUDE_DEPTH=5.0 EXTRUDE_DEPTH_TYPE=distance EXTRUDE_DIRECTION=normal COMMAND(OK) : This is a standard Windows command where
mapkey .bak @MAPKEY_LABEL Backup Session to Zip;\ mapkey(continued) ~Command `ProCmdModelSave` ;\ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEM echo off & set backup_dir=C:\Creo_Backups & \ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEM mkdir %backup_dir% 2>nul & \ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEM "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %backup_dir%\backup_%date:~10,4%%date:~4,2%%date:~7,2%.zip *.prt *.asm *.drw; Use code with caution.
Replace your complex script with a simple logger:
: Run a batch file that renames or moves exported PDFs and DXFs to a specific server location immediately after they are generated. This is beneficial because you can start an
If you want to tailor this automation to your specific environment, let me know: What are you targeting?
Ensure all script commands run silently (e.g., use xcopy /Y or powershell -NonInteractive ). Creo passes relative paths based on your working directory.
A more realistic recorded OS fragment (captured from UI and typical of Creo) looks like: