param([string]$filePath) $file = Get-Item $filePath $backupDir = "\\NetworkDrive\CreoBackups\" $limitMB = 5
Save this as C:\creo_scripts\export_step_processor.bat :
When you type c in Creo, it executes the Windows start command to open the calculator. Example: Open Current Working Directory mapkey owd @SYSTEM start explorer . Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard creo mapkey os script example
:: Get today's date (Format: YYYY-MM-DD) for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=/ " %%a in ('date /t') do set curdate=%%c-%%a-%%b
PTC Creo mapkeys are powerful macros that automate repetitive user interface actions. However, the true power of a mapkey is unlocked when you use the @SYSTEM command. This allows Creo to escape its own environment and run Operating System (OS) scripts, such as Windows Batch, PowerShell, or Python. Copied to clipboard :: Get today's date (Format:
This launches Windows Explorer directly to your current Creo working directory. How to Create an OS Script Mapkey
@echo off set source_file=%1 set source_path=%~dp1 set source_name=%~n1 set target_folder=%source_path%Release This launches Windows Explorer directly to your current
Creo struggles with spaces in file paths. Wrap paths in double quotes or avoid spaces entirely.
: Map a key to launch an Excel-based tolerance stack-up tool or a custom Python script that processes exported CSV data.
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mapkey bb @MAPKEY_NAME Backup Workspace;@MAPKEY_LABEL Backup Files;\ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEM "C:/creo_scripts/backup_model.bat"; Use code with caution. Example 2: PowerShell Script (Export & Rename PDF)