Creo Mapkey Os Script Example Fixed

– Extremely useful for advanced automation, but has a learning curve

(Note: This is fragile. Better to call a dedicated script.) creo mapkey os script example

mapkey bom_export @MAPKEY_NAMEExport BOM to DB;\ ~ Command `ProCmdTblSaveAs` ;\ ~ Select `file_saveas` `type_option` 1 `csv`;\ ~ Path `file_saveas` `FileName_Input_Browse` `C:\temp\bom_temp.csv`;\ ~ Command `ProCmdFileSave` ;\ ~ Command `ProCmdUtilSystem` `system("python C:\creo_scripts\export_bom_to_db.py C:\temp\bom_temp.csv")`;\ ~ Command `ProCmdFileEraseNotDisp` ; – Extremely useful for advanced automation, but has

You can also trigger larger script files. If you have a complex Python script that renames files, you can call it like this: | Launching a logging script or batch file

Creo does not wait for the OS script to finish. It launches the script asynchronously and immediately continues the Mapkey. To force a wait, you must use the !OS_Script (with an exclamation mark), which pauses Creo until the script returns an exit code.

| Function | Behavior | Use Case | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SYSTEM(command) | Executes command and immediately returns to Creo. | Launching a logging script or batch file. | | PROTECT(command) | Executes command and waits for it to complete before Creo proceeds. | Converting a file, then importing the result. |

An OS script, also known as an Operating System script, is a type of script that interacts with the operating system to perform tasks. In the context of Creo, an OS script is used to execute a series of commands outside of Creo, such as creating a new folder, copying files, or running a batch program.