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tbl_model : ASSEMBLE

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_model ASSEMBLE command in Nitro-CELL, which assembles components into a Creo assembly using data from an Excel table. Each row in the table specifies a component to assemble along with its placement constraints or coordinate information. This table-driven approach enables engineers to build or modify assemblies programmatically from a spreadsheet, which is far more efficient than manually placing components one at a time in Creo. The video covers setting up the component table, defining assembly constraints, executing the command, and verifying the components were assembled correctly.

Key Steps​

  1. Create an Excel table with component names and assembly placement data
  2. Ensure the target assembly is open in the Creo session
  3. Enter the tbl_model ASSEMBLE command referencing the data table
  4. Execute the command to assemble all listed components into the assembly
  5. Verify the components were placed correctly in the Creo assembly

Tips​

  • Ensure all component files are accessible in the working directory
  • Define placement constraints carefully to avoid assembly failures
  • Use this for batch assembly operations driven by spreadsheet data