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Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

dan.hanes — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:44:00 GMT

Hello, I realize that F360 ECAD has the ULP scripting capability inherited from Eagle, but it would be far easier to use and more powerful if the API was transitioned to Python and incorporated into the F360 object model. I know it takes time to do amazing things, but is this capability in the works? If so, is there a timeline? Thanks,

Re: Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

jorge_garcia — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:41:12 GMT

Hi @dan.hanes ,

It is being worked on, however I don't have a timeline for when it will be available. This is something I personally look forward to.

Best Regards,

Re: Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

engineeringNCMXB — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:16:12 GMT

@jorge_garciaWith that in mind.....is the file outputs for existing ULP's able to output to my local machine?

I have a few custom ULP's that I rely on to tie Eagle to my operations and manufacturing systems - are these going to work in Fusion360 with minimal changes?

Re: Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

jorge_garcia — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:44:11 GMT

Hi @engineeringNCMXB ,

I hope you're doing well. They should work without much modification. If you look in the Documents Folder on your machine you'll find a Fusion 360 folder where you could have files sent to. Another option is to display any scripts before running them like we do with the import-dxf.ulp .

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

Best Regards,

Re: Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

engineeringNCMXB — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:50:47 GMT

The ULP works but goes to this folder buried deep in the bowels of my system.....I don't see anything in the Documents folder.

Re: Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

jorge_garcia — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:18:55 GMT

Hi @engineeringNCMXB ,

That's because the ULP assumes the files should be created in the same directory where the project is, so it creates it where the local project is cached. You could modify the ULP to ask you where to send the file, that would be the only modification to make. That way it doesn't default to this deep directory. ULPs can implement file open dialogs to get path information.

That's what you would have to do.

Best Regards,

Re: Python scripting in Fusion 360 ECAD

engineeringNCMXB — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:52:27 GMT

Excellent, sorted that one out. Thanks @jorge_garcia