Tired of browsing through folders? This mapkey opens your current Creo working directory in Windows Explorer instantly.
Would you like a specific automation scenario (export PDF, save as STEP, batch open drawings, etc.)?
Can be placed at the end of a regular CAD mapkey to "clean up" or "finalize" a task, such as archiving a newly exported PDF. Implementation Tips & Best Practices Path Formatting : Use double backslashes ( ) in the path if editing the config.pro file manually to ensure the system reads them correctly. Legibility : If your OS command has multiple lines, use a backslash ( creo mapkey os script example
Utilize native system variables inside your OS scripts (like %USERPROFILE% or %TEMP% ) to ensure your mapkeys function uniformly across different engineering workstations. Working Directories
Saves you from navigating through deep server directory trees manually. Example 2: Run a Python Script for Batch Renaming Tired of browsing through folders
who need to automate file management, external data exchange, or repetitive OS tasks from within Creo. But — always test in a sandbox first, and don’t trust an example that doesn’t explain how to handle system() restrictions or working directories.
While Mapkeys are straightforward for simple tasks, for more complex automations, let's see how you could enhance this process with an OS script: Can be placed at the end of a
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Click the button in the new dialog to see the text definition. Replace the recorded actions with the following structure: mapkey of @SYSTEMC:\\path\\to\\your\\script\\open_dir.bat; Use code with caution.
If your script requires user confirmation, end the script with a pause command (Windows) or read command (Linux) so the window stays open.
Enter a name (e.g., ExportAndZip ) and a keyboard shortcut (e.g., EZ ).