topic Re: Batch drawing changes using map key and dbatch in Customization

Batch drawing changes using map key and dbatch

TP_9862373 — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:48:53 GMT

Hi,

I have 100 part numbers , in which the drawing has to be opened from windchill into creo session and it should run a particular already recorded map key then it should save back into the workspace or windchill check in , When i tried running the dbatch program in native creo, it says license error.

My company has customized tools inside creo and its based on floating license i guess. So is there any ways i can link that creo to the dbatch script or i should go with toolkit api commands or trail_file based scripting ?

Does these methods other than dbatch have option to run in background or while the system is ideal (after working hours or scheduled time).

Re: Batch drawing changes using map key and dbatch

MartinHanak — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:12:51 GMT

Hi,

If you are familiar with trail files then you can generate and play trail file instead of running dbatch.

Re: Batch drawing changes using map key and dbatch

RPN — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:34:23 GMT

If you open a piping assembly without having the license, no worry as long you don’t try to modify. I have no clue what your mapkey is doing, but I would invest time to configure the right psf file for the right license. A mapkey or trail file will execute like a recorder. This is not the same like open and print!

Re: Batch drawing changes using map key and dbatch

remy — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:38:30 GMT

the most comprehensive article about dbatch is this one : https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS139340

pay specific attention to the known limitations section.
Recently the memory management for large model is also a limitation that has been hit.

All in all i recommend that you follow the recommendation to explore and consider the creation of a custom script-based tooling alternative.

If your company can deliver, invest in Creo Toolkit and create your own batch tool else you can ask a partner.