Inventor 2016 Python API automation

[Anonymous]

I have been using Inventor for close to 5 years now, but have just discovered the ability to use it via Python API. Is it possible to automate a batch STL file creation from a model with python? I want to take a 3D model and slice it into a chucks based on a desired thickness, then save each chunk as a separate STL file with an indexed file name.

Ideally, the process would be something like:

1) save STL file in particular file folder

2) Launch python program and point it to the file directory

3) Select slice thickness and plane to slice on

4) File is sliced and saved to desired director in a filename_1, filename_2, filename_3, etc. nomenclature

I am doing research with 3D printed structures, where I want to be able to do certain things on certain layers that a normal slicer cannot do. This script would just cut down on manual labor. I have intermediate python coding skills, however I have no experience with the API and have not been able to find any python tutorials or examples.

Thank you in advance!!!

[MechMachineMan]

You'll probably have better luck if you just use vba/vb.net instead of python as there are a lot more samples, a lot more code, and a lot more expertise out there instead of using python.

[Anonymous]

I am open to using VBA if that is more widely supported.

Do you know of any tools and/or resources that would be helpful for what I
am trying to do?

Thank you

[AlexFielder]

A good place to start is here:

http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2018/ENU/?guid=GUID-6FD7AA08-1E43-43FC-971B-5F20E56C8846

Also, check out the "My first Addin" here:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=17324828