Hiding Components from User

[Anonymous]

Is it possible to create hidden components from the Python API. By this I don't mean turning the lightbulboff but not having a component, used by the script to make calculation and do cutting tasks, but have the user be completly unaware that it exists? Similar to a transient body but the component must persist after a command is completed because it may be referenced by another command.

[ekinsb]

No, that isn't currently possible.  Do you mind giving an example of a workflow that this would be used?  Maybe there are alternatives or it might be something we should consider in the future.

[Anonymous]

My example is where you have some body associated with an objec that the user has imported. This body will be cut or unioned to their model but they may get confused if they see it. That body is joined to the object they imported and will move with it but the user shouldn't be able to see it or manipulate it in anyway.

[ekinsb]

I believe I understand.  I don't see any workarounds to doing this today and we don't currently have any plans for supporting that functionality.  Sorry.