Is it possible to automate different tasks like creating a block and trimming within a single plug in ?

[gopikishore.vayalthotaQ8SUC]

Hello,

I am associated with University Leipzig. I am involved in a project with a start up company that aims to automate modifying the dental scans froms intra oral scanner to 3d printable models. 

Manually it involves 3 simple steps.

1.Trimming the unnecessary data from the scan

2. Extruding a base to the dental model

3. Creating a nametag in the model.

I have been assigned to create plugins for these tasks. I am new to scripting but I learned to create a base (rectangular  block) with desired dimensions by watchin some tutorials. But I was asked to give an approximate timeline to create independent plugins for these steps? Also I am further wondering about the plausibility of creating a single plugin that could do these three tasks. 

https://dental.formlabs.com/blog/scan-to-model-preform/

In this link you can find further detailed information about the steps involved in modifying the dental scans. 

I would like to ask the experts in the community about the approximate time period that a beginner would need to create these plugins. (I have done basic python programming course during my education). 

Also the important question would be to know if it is possible that I could create a single Plug in for all these tasks. I would highly appreciate if you could provide details about the potential learning curve that I need or possible problems that I could face while approaching this problem.

Thanks for your time and help in advance. 

I have uploaded the images of a raw dental scan and modified model. 

I would be happy if you need any further information.

[kandennti · Accepted solution]

Hi @gopikishore.vayalthotaQ8SUC .

Unfortunately, I don't think the API provides the functionality to edit mesh bodies (STL, OBJ, etc.).

[BrianEkins · Accepted solution]

@kandennti is correct. It looks like you're working with mesh models, and the mesh modeling capabilities that Fusion supports are not exposed through the API, so it's not currently possible to automate those workflows. I don't know if the Mesh team has plans to expose their functionality in the API or not, but I wouldn't plan on it being available soon.

It's too bad because it looks like an interesting project.