Converting 3D model to Python script (AutoCAD API)

[popovUS9BY]

Hello Plant3D users,

is there option to convert AutoCAD 3D solid into Python script usable in Plant3D?

This is the example model:

I asked ChatGPT and got this:

What is "AutoCAD's API"?

Do I need some Python script software to install to start creating parametric models?

Regards

[h_eger]

@popovUS9BY ,

Part 1 - 5

https://adndevblog.typepad.com/autocad/2016/01/custom-python-scripts-for-autocad-plant-3d-part-5.htm...

[matt.worland]

I am not aware of any tools that would do that.

You would need to use the AutoCAD API to dissect every shape into its individual primitive shapes (e.g., cylinders, boxes, spheres) that align with the Python script capabilities. This link describes the concept of extracting Geometry from a 3d model: https://adndevblog.typepad.com/autocad/2013/07/extracting-the-raw-geometry-from-plant3d-objects.html

Next, write code that maps the AutoCAD shape to a Python shape. Then have it write the python code to generate the parts. This would be very involved and would take a fair amount of effort.  

Learning the basics of the Python Scripting that @h_eger mentions would be the first place to start. Once you have mastered how to create these items manually with python, you could then learn the AutoCAD API to extract the shapes and write the code to generate the python scripts.

[popovUS9BY]

Hello Mr. Worland,

thanks for reply.

Looks like links does not work.

However I'll try to start ...

Regards

[matt.worland]

I really hope Autodesk has a solution to restore all of the old blog posts.

@Tarek_K 

[CGBenner]

@matt.worland 

Hello, the old blogs for the Autodesk Developer Network are outside of the platform that we manage, I would recommend reaching out to someone on this Contact Us page for ADN.  Maybe they have some information regarding the old blog posts.  Good luck!