This script is a favorite for engineers. It saves the current model, then triggers an OS script to copy the file to a backup folder and compress it. Step 1: Create the Windows Batch File ( backup_creo.bat ) First, create a simple script on your C:\scripts\ folder.
mapkey pu @MAPKEY_LABEL Purge Versions;\ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEMpurge;\ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEMdel *.inf.* *.log.*; Use code with caution. ⚠️ Best Practices & Troubleshooting
Do you prefer using or Python (.py) for your OS scripts? creo mapkey os script example
In a Creo mapkey, the command sequence ~ Run OS tells Creo to pause its internal operations and pass a command string to the Windows shell (cmd.exe). This is the bridge between CAD modeling and system-level automation. Key Syntax Components : Defines the start of the macro. $F7 : The keyboard shortcut (in this example, the F7 key). @SYSTEM : Tells Creo to execute a system-level command.
: If your file paths contain spaces (e.g., Program Files ), you must wrap the path in triple quotes within the mapkey: """C:\My Scripts\run.bat""" . This script is a favorite for engineers
Using start /min ensures that the black command prompt window opens "minimized." This prevents a jarring pop-up from interrupting your design workflow. 💡 Advanced Use Cases Open Current Working Directory in Explorer
While Creo has a purge command, using the OS to run the purge.exe utility is often faster and more reliable for large assemblies. This is the bridge between CAD modeling and
I can provide the exact code block for your specific workflow.
What are you trying to automate (e.g., PDF export, file renaming, PLM upload)? What version of Creo are you using?
Tired of browsing through folders? This mapkey opens your current Creo working directory in Windows Explorer instantly.