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tbl_model : OPEN (wildcard)

Overview​

This video demonstrates the tbl_model OPEN command with wildcard patterns in Nitro-CELL, which opens Creo models matching wildcard patterns from an Excel table. Instead of listing exact filenames, engineers can use wildcard characters to match multiple models, such as opening all parts starting with a specific prefix or all assemblies in a directory. This is useful when the exact model names are not known in advance or when processing all models matching a naming convention. The video covers setting up wildcard patterns in the table, executing the command, and verifying the matching models opened in Creo.

Key Steps​

  1. Create an Excel table with wildcard patterns for model names
  2. Ensure the working directory contains the target model files
  3. Enter the tbl_model OPEN command with wildcard-enabled table data
  4. Execute the command to open all models matching the patterns
  5. Verify the correct models loaded in the Creo session

Tips​

  • Use wildcards like * to match groups of models by naming convention
  • Combine with file type extensions to target specific model types (*.prt, *.asm)
  • Test wildcard patterns with LIST_FILES first to preview which models will match