Create DXF

[ddhondt]

Is there a way to create a 2D DXF of a part automatically?

We have a template with only 1 view with an orientation DXF. Now I would like to make a mapkey so automatically the drawing is created out of the part and also the drawing then is saved as DXF

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[Ketan_Lalcheta]

Hello,

Try this:

mapkey $F2 ~ Command `ProCmdModelNew` ;~ Select `new` `Type` 1 `Drawing`;\

mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `new` `OK`;~ Activate `dwg_create` `psh_ok`;\

mapkey(continued) ~ Close `main_dlg_cur` `appl_casc`;~ Command `ProCmdExportPreview`

mapkey(continued) ~ Command `ProCmdDwgPubSetDeliverable`  `DXF`;\

mapkey(continued) ~ Command `ProCmdDwgPubExport` ;~ Activate `file_saveas` `OK`;

[MartinHanak · Accepted solution]

Danny,

I created an example for you, see x1.zip file.

• x1.prt ... testing prt located in working directory
• x1_template.drw ... testing template located in working directory
• x1_mapkey.pro ... mapkey dxf

My testing procedure:

• add the contents of x1_mapkey.pro into config.pro located in working directory
• start Creo Parametric 2.0 M070
• open x1.prt
• run dxf mapkey
• enter x1 when asked to Enter drawing name

If you want to automate entering of drawing name, then you have to use combination of AutoIt(AutoHotkey)+trail file+mapkey.

Martin Hanak

[vlipovčan]

Hi, it does not work 100% automaticly, becouse you have to set DXF view in model before.

I mostly need to create DXF of sheetmetal parts. 'I have to set up dxf view before. It is nice there is "Flat Pattern Preview" but I can't save that view.

Does somebody know how to create DXF of sheetmetal part 100% automaticly by mapkey in creo2?

Thanks

[Jose_Costa]

Can you share a sample part and the template you pretend to use to give it a try?

Jose

[vlipovčan]

My template is same like from MartinHanak.

I need to define DXF view of sheetmetal part by mapkey without user input. The view is same like "Flat Pattern Preview".

It is possible?

[MartinHanak]

Hi,

just little comment . Every "user defined procedure" which makes some repeated action easier requires rules defined and followed (fro example existence of DXF view in a model).

Martin Hanak