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tbl_application : LIST_FILES

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_application LIST_FILES command in Nitro-CELL, which lists files from a specified directory into an Excel table. The command scans the target directory and writes the file names into table rows, creating a dynamic file listing that can be used as input for subsequent tbl_ commands. This is a foundational command for building data-driven workflows where the list of models to process is determined by the contents of a folder rather than being manually entered. The video covers specifying the directory path and file filter, executing the command, and using the resulting table for downstream operations.

Key Steps​

  1. Enter the tbl_application LIST_FILES command with the target directory path
  2. Specify file type filters to narrow the listing (e.g., *.prt, *.asm)
  3. Execute the command to populate the Excel table with file names
  4. Review the file listing in the table
  5. Use the populated table as input for other tbl_ commands like OPEN or SAVE

Tips​

  • Use file type filters to list only relevant Creo file types
  • The resulting table can feed directly into tbl_model commands
  • Combine with DIR_EXISTS_BOOL to validate the directory before listing