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tbl_model : DELETE_FAMILY_TBL

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_model DELETE_FAMILY_TBL command in Nitro-CELL, which deletes family tables from Creo models listed in an Excel table. For each model row in the table, the command removes the entire family table definition, converting the model back to a standalone generic. This is useful for cleanup operations when family table instances are no longer needed, or when restructuring models that were previously configured with family tables. The video shows how to set up the model list, execute the deletion, and verify the family tables were removed from each model.

Key Steps​

  1. Create an Excel table listing models whose family tables should be deleted
  2. Ensure all target models are accessible in the Creo session
  3. Enter the tbl_model DELETE_FAMILY_TBL command referencing the table
  4. Execute the command to remove family tables from all listed models
  5. Verify the family tables were deleted and save the affected models

Tips​

  • This permanently removes the family table and all instance definitions
  • Back up models before deleting family tables as this cannot be undone easily
  • Combine with FAMILY_TBL_EXISTS to check which models have family tables first