Creo Mapkey Os Script Example -

In Creo Parametric, a is a keyboard macro used to automate repetitive tasks. While most mapkeys record internal Creo commands, you can use the call to execute external OS scripts (like Batch or Python) directly from the Creo interface. Mapkey OS Script Syntax

  1. Macro Viruses: A malicious mapkey could be embedded in a start-up config that runs format C: or deletes files. Never load config.pro files from untrusted sources.
  2. Permissions: Creo runs OS commands with the permissions of the user logged into Windows. If you cannot delete a file manually in Windows Explorer, a Creo Mapkey OS script cannot delete it either.
  3. IT Restrictions: Some IT departments disable the ability of applications to shell out to the OS.

A common use case is opening a specific customer folder based on the current working directory. creo mapkey os script example

OS Script Mapkey syntax:

mapkey $F2 @MAPKEY_LABELExport STEP;~ Command `ProCmdModelSaveAs` ;\
~ Select `file_saveas` `type_option` 1 `STEP`;\
~ Command `ProCmdFileSave` ;

set CREO_PATH=C:\Program Files\PTC\Creo 9.0\Parametric\bin\parametric.exe set CONFIG_PATH=C:\PTC\config.pro set MAPKEY_NAME=dwg set WORK_DIR=C:\CreoWork In Creo Parametric, a is a keyboard macro

Case Sensitivity: Remember that while Windows paths aren't case-sensitive, mapkey shortcuts themselves are. If you'd like, I can help you: Macro Viruses: A malicious mapkey could be embedded