topic Python API - Layers in Archicad Python API

Python API - Layers

dushyant — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:31:31 GMT

Hi,
Is there any way to access the layers in Archicad using the Python API?

Re: Python API - Layers

Tibor Lorantfy — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:31:23 GMT

Hi,

Currently (AC24.3010) it's not available via Python API.
Retrieving information about layers and layer combinations is on our backlog, we started to work on it.

Can you specify please what do you want to achieve with layers in your python script?
Which information of layers do you interest most?
Do you want to modify them?

Re: Python API - Layers

dushyant — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:50:33 GMT

Hi Tibor,

As of now, I need to:
1. Check the layer of the elements (and filter out elements of a specific layer)
2. Change the layer of the elements (based on their classification)

Re: Python API - Layers

greg_lupo — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:56:02 GMT

dushyant wrote:
Hi Tibor,

As of now, I need to:
1. Check the layer of the elements (and filter out elements of a specific layer)
2. Change the layer of the elements (based on their classification)

Ad.1 It is possible through Built-in Property of elements: Model_View_LayerName
Ad. 2 not possible

Re: Python API - Layers

poco2013 — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:52:25 GMT

Without the ability to modify or create entities within Archicad in Python, the Python API offers no advantages over the C++ Add-Ons. This is directly contrary to the wildly successful ver 23 experimental API which was enthusiastically received. If Graphisoft has decided to divert from what was promised in the 23 version, they should do us the courtesy of so advising us of their future plans for the Python API?