topic Re: Experimental Python Development in Archicad Python API

Experimental Python Development

poco2013 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:40 GMT

I'm wondering if it would be possible to add/install the python GS module to the site-packages directory for Python3.7. Installation using PIP would be great.

I realize that one could still not run the script outside of Archicad, but it would allow the use of intellisence in editors like Pycharm and make development a lot easier?

Re: Experimental Python Development

Tibor Lorantfy — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:28:40 GMT

Hi Gerry,

The currently published version of Python Add-On is still experimental, but we are working hard on the final version which will come next year.
I can tell you for sure, that the final version of Python API will be an external Python module and it will be available using pip (PyPI), so you will be able to run your Python script outside of ARCHICAD also (of course a running ARCHICAD is needed). Many of you requested this feature during the Beta Test of the Experimental Python API, so it got high priority on our list.

The answer for your request/question is no, it's not possible currently, but please be patient.

Regards,
Tibor

Re: Experimental Python Development

poco2013 — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:09:35 GMT

Thanks Tibor

I suspected the answer may be no but thought I'd ask anyway.

However, it is encouraging to know that the development on Python is continuing. I'm looking forward to the next phase as I believe this will make the Architectural world take 'notice' of the new power in Archicad.

Also hoping there will be another beta before the final release to iron out the bugs?