Access to a database to search, load and modify an object stored in it (STP file) ?

[bernard5BABD]

As the title says, I will have to write a plugin doing something like described.

I know Python, by itself, is perfectly able to do this, but I wonder if there would be some database recommended to work with Fusion 360, and if there is anything in the API to help make the link between the DB and Fusion, as I believe I have not seen anything in the API on that subject.

Thanks for your help and advice,
Best regards,

Bernard

[BrianEkins · Accepted solution]

There's nothing built into the Fusion API for working with a database. You'll need to use other libraries for that.

[bernard5BABD]

OK, thank you. I was not sure, but that's what I was thinking it would be. I'll make some tests to see how it goes.
Best regards
Bernard

[bernard5BABD]

So, if I want to use external libraries with a Fusion script, should I import from Fusion 360 Python folder?  I guess it would be a mistake if I mix and match Python libraries versions. BUT, as I can see this folder is inside webdeploy (on windows), what is the proper way to be, as much as possible, Fusion version independent?

[JeromeBriot · Accepted solution]

Hello,

You'll find useful information there: Reading YAML from a Python Script

[bernard5BABD]

Thank you @JeromeBriot , I will look at this closely.