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tbl_application : GET_FILES

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_application GET_FILES command in Nitro-CELL, which retrieves file listings from a directory and writes them into an Excel table. Similar to LIST_FILES, this command scans a specified directory and populates a table with file information, but may include additional file metadata such as file size, date, or type. The resulting table serves as a data source for subsequent tbl_ commands, enabling dynamic, folder-driven automation workflows. The video covers specifying the directory and filters, executing the command, and using the output table for further processing.

Key Steps​

  1. Enter the tbl_application GET_FILES command with the target directory path
  2. Specify file type filters to narrow the results
  3. Execute the command to populate the Excel table with file data
  4. Review the file listing and any metadata in the table
  5. Use the populated table as input for tbl_model or other tbl_ commands

Tips​

  • Use file filters to target specific Creo file types
  • The output table can drive subsequent tbl_model OPEN or SAVE commands
  • Combine with Power Query for additional data transformation on the file list