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tbl_model : FAMILY_TBL_EXISTS

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_model FAMILY_TBL_EXISTS command in Nitro-CELL, which checks whether family tables exist for models listed in an Excel table. For each model row, the command queries Creo and returns a boolean indicating whether the model contains a family table. This is useful for auditing a set of models to identify which ones use family tables, enabling targeted operations like instance management or family table cleanup. The video shows how to set up the model list, execute the check, and interpret the boolean results for each model.

Key Steps​

  1. Create an Excel table listing models to check for family tables
  2. Enter the tbl_model FAMILY_TBL_EXISTS command referencing the table
  3. Execute the command to check each model for a family table
  4. Review the boolean results indicating family table presence
  5. Use the results to plan follow-up operations on models with family tables

Tips​

  • Returns true/false for each model in the table
  • Use as a pre-check before running family table instance commands
  • Combine with DELETE_FAMILY_TBL for targeted cleanup of specific models