Mapkey Os Script Example — Creo

: The OS command string must end with a semicolon inside the mapkey definition.

shortcut_sequence : The custom keyboard keys typed to launch the macro (e.g., cc ).

mapkey .cb @SYSTEMmkdir C:\creo_backups; \ @SYSTEMcopy *.* C:\creo_backups\; Use code with caution. Typing .cb in Creo triggers this routine. creo mapkey os script example

In a mapkey, you must:

:: Get today's date (Format: YYYY-MM-DD) for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=/ " %%a in ('date /t') do set curdate=%%c-%%a-%%b : The OS command string must end with

What are you trying to automate (e.g., PDF export, file renaming, PLM upload)? What version of Creo are you using?

While you can record standard mapkeys via the Creo UI (), you cannot "record" an OS script action. You must manually type the @SYSTEM syntax into your config.pro file using a text editor like Notepad. Typing

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A normal mapkey clicks buttons inside Creo. An OS script mapkey uses a special command to talk to your computer's operating system. On Windows, it can run: ( .bat ) PowerShell scripts ( .ps1 ) Python scripts ( .py ) System commands (like mkdir or copy ) The Secret Command: @SYSTEM

@echo off :: This batch file purges old Creo file iterations and logs the event echo Cleaning old Creo file iterations... purge echo Purge complete! %date% %time% >> c:\PTC_Scripts\purge_log.txt exit Use code with caution. Step 2: Create the OS Mapkey inside Creo About Mapkeys - Creo Parametric - Support.ptc.com