Hole Counting

[NotTheBeaz]

Is there a script that can count holes that are specific in their size. Basically I design and make wood stores for family and friends and I can create a frame design with correct sized countersink screw holes on the model, there are 3 different lengths of screw used in most of my models and because of the size of the model there are a few hundred screws. Usually i just buy a load of screws and then am left with many that i won't be using for a while. Is there (or can someone make) a script to count holes so I know how many of each type of screw I will need. Please help. Thanks

[BrianEkins]

This is certainly possible.  If you're at all interested in programming, it would be a good program to work on to get started.  It's always good to have a specific project to work on when you're learning something.

If you'd rather not do it yourself, it's possible someone here would find that an interesting project.  I also do custom programming and can offer my services.

[NotTheBeaz]

I have always wanted to get into programming, specifically for scripts in CAD, and I think you are right. As a novice to the field should I try in Python or C++?  I have heard good things about both and I feel like they are the most relevant.

[JesusFreke]

Python is much more friendly for someone just getting into programming. I would recommend Python, unless you have a specific reason that you want to use and/or learn C instead.

[NotTheBeaz]

Thanks very much, just started Python, wish me luck 🙂

[SC_Precision]

How did this project go?  I'd be interested in an update - I am presently trying to count many hundreds of holes in various models......what about hole recognition in MFG?  I see that is now a paid upgrade.

[NotTheBeaz]

I feel ashamed to say it never got off the ground, I tried to learn python but it didn't click for me. I still think the tool could be valuable though.