Creo Mapkey Os Script Example __exclusive__

A script running outside of Creo in the host operating system shell. This is typically a Batch file ( .bat or .cmd ) or a PowerShell script ( .ps1 ) on Windows, or a Shell script ( .sh ) on Linux.

Step-by-Step Example 1: Creating a Basic Windows Batch Mapkey

: Use the @SYSTEMcall prefix instead of @SYSTEM for non-blocking execution, or use start to launch the program in a separate process:

mapkey mykey @MAPKEY_NAMEMy Mapkey;\ mapkey(continued) @MAPKEY_LABELMy Mapkey;\ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEMC:\\scripts\\myscript.bat; creo mapkey os script example

@echo off REM Script to launch Creo and execute a mapkey

mapkey shortcut_keys @MAPKEY_LABEL Descriptive Name; \ mapkey(continued) @SYSTEM command_to_execute; Use code with caution. Key Syntax Rules

You cannot run OS_Script delete_temp_files.bat and immediately OS_Script erase current.prt in the same Mapkey. The first script might still be running when the second starts. Use !OS_Script (sequential) or merge your logic into a single master script. A script running outside of Creo in the

You can also run simple one-line commands like deleting temporary files or opening a network folder.

!MK_RECT_EXTRUDE !OS=1 !Select Top plane SELECT(3,FEATURE,TOP) !Create Sketch MENU_ACTIVATE(ModelEdit) MENU_COMMAND(NewSketch) !Sketch: create rectangle by corner points SKETCH_CREATE_RECTANGLE( X1=-10, Y1=-5, X2=10, Y2=5 ) !Finish sketch MENU_COMMAND(Accept) !Extrude MENU_ACTIVATE(Geometry) MENU_COMMAND(Extrude) SET_EXTRUDE_DEPTH(5) MENU_COMMAND(Accept) !Save MENU_COMMAND(Save)

: The Windows command to run a string and then terminate. 📝 Example: Auto-Backup and Zip Workspace You can also run simple one-line commands like

@echo off set file_path=%1 :: Strip quotes if they exist set file_path=%file_path:"=%

@SYSTEM : The system call trigger that executes the external OS command.

\ : The continuation character used by Creo to read multiple lines in the configuration file. Creo Mapkey OS Script Examples