: A mapkey that runs perfectly in interactive Creo fails when used with Creo Distributed Batch.
This mapkey calls a Python script ( process_pdf.py ) designed to handle custom PDF naming or uploading to a database.
files) directly from within the Creo Parametric environment. By using the creo mapkey os script example
: Use double backslashes ( \\ ) for Windows file paths or single forward slashes ( / ).
Use explicit, absolute paths ( C:/folder/script.bat ) inside the mapkey. Windows backslashes ( \ ) conflict with Creo syntax. : A mapkey that runs perfectly in interactive
: Click the OS Script tab where you can type system commands directly.
! Example of a simple mapkey structure mapkey vw @MAPKEY_NAMEFront View;@MAPKEY_LABELFront View;\ ~ Command `ProCmdViewFront` ; By using the : Use double backslashes (
Sub sk(Befehl) WshShell.SendKeys(Befehl) WScript.Sleep 200 ' Wait 200 milliseconds End Sub
: This defines the shortcut (typing .expl in Creo triggers the action).
This launches Windows Explorer directly to your current Creo working directory. How to Create an OS Script Mapkey
Despite these limitations, users continue to develop creative solutions: