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tbl_model : FAMILY_TBL_OPEN_INST

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_model FAMILY_TBL_OPEN_INST command in Nitro-CELL, which opens family table instances from models listed in an Excel table. Each row specifies a model and the instance name to open, allowing engineers to batch-open multiple family table instances across different models in a single execution. This is far more efficient than manually navigating each model's family table dialog to open instances one at a time. The video shows how to structure the data table with model and instance columns, execute the command, and verify the correct instances opened in Creo.

Key Steps​

  1. Create an Excel table with model names and instance names to open
  2. Ensure all generic models are accessible in the working directory
  3. Enter the tbl_model FAMILY_TBL_OPEN_INST command referencing the table
  4. Execute the command to open all specified instances
  5. Verify the correct instances are now active in the Creo session

Tips​

  • Validate instances exist first using FAMILY_TBL_INST_EXISTS
  • Generic models must be accessible for Creo to resolve instances
  • Useful for batch inspection or export of multiple family table instances