What is MapKey? Creo Parametric allows us to create our own shortcut keys. These are not limited to only one command, but you can even define only one shortcut for series of commands. I use MapKeys to orient model in defined view, turn on/off visibility of Planes, Axis and points and to export model at predefined location in different formats with just one keystroke. It saves lots of time. You can also create temporary mapkeys, for you current session. I create temporary Mapkeys to directly open specific user defined feature, whenever I want to apply that feature at multiple location and use of pattern tool is not possible. How to define MapKeys? You can create Mapkeys by two ways. I will show you easy way for that. Go to " File > Option > Environment > Mapkeys " New : To define a new MapKey. Edit : Edit already defined MapKey. Run : Run MapKey from this dialogue box directly...
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