! Extrude the sketch: COMMAND(Extrude) EXTRUDE_DEPTH=5.0 EXTRUDE_DEPTH_TYPE=distance EXTRUDE_DIRECTION=normal COMMAND(OK)
Standard Mapkeys record internal Creo commands. An OS Script Mapkey, however, sends a command directly to your Windows Command Prompt (CMD) or Linux Shell. This allows you to automate file management, sync with PDM systems, or open third-party analysis tools without leaving your workspace. Step-by-Step: Creating an OS Script Mapkey creo mapkey os script example
The ! at the start of !OS_Script forces Creo to wait . If the backup takes 2 seconds, Creo freezes for 2 seconds. This prevents Creo from trying to save a file that is currently being copied. This allows you to automate file management, sync
REM Create dated folder (YYYY-MM-DD) set TODAY=%DATE:~10,4%-%DATE:~4,2%-%DATE:~7,2% set TARGET_DIR=C:\STEP_ARCHIVE%TODAY% If the backup takes 2 seconds, Creo freezes for 2 seconds
Limitation: Mapkeys cannot perform logical operations (IF/THEN/ELSE), loop, or access system information (date, file count, external databases).
Mapkey content: