Hi Javier,

starting with Allplan 2016-1 Allplan features a Python API. This allows users and scripters to create their own PythonParts – as the name may suggest parametric objects similar to the SmartParts.

However, there are some fundamental differences:

- the scripting language has been changed from SmartPart Script (a BASIC dialect) to Python 3.4.3
- interactions between different PythonParts and Allplan objects are now possible
- Python allows direct access to exposed Allplan functions (e.g. to the new 3d modeling functions based on the Parasolid modeling kernel)
- the Reinforcement Shape Builder creates automatically bar shapes based on formwork edges and concrete cover
- formwork recognition is possible, similar to the FF components

A documentation will be available shorthly.

The PythonParts follow our "open" policy, there are no artificial limitations. Of course it will be possible to include Python code from other sources.

The Python interface is currently available as a "Beta". This means, for the time being we explicitly reserve the right to change the interface. This allows us to react on suggestions and wishes until the next version of Allplan will be released.

Regards
Daniel

Hello,
I updated Allplan to 2016-1-1 version and didn't find the PytonParts in the library.
How can I download the PytonParts examples?

Hi Viktor,

to access the PythonParts examples, please use the library and set the external path to the folder etc\examples.

Regards
Daniel

Hello everybody,

a dedicated PythonParts web page is now available where you can find further information about:

Getting started
- which Python
- which development environment
- how to script my first PythonPart

API Documentation
- 3D modeling
- reinforcement
- palettes
...

How-to instructions
- migrating from SmartParts to PythonParts
- creating PythonParts

FAQs

Regards
Daniel

Daniel, thanks. It is very cool
But I didn't find the link for API Documentation web page. Can you give it, please