C++ speed/efficience in Maya

[j.victor.ferreira]

Hey guys,

Could somebody help me in some doubt?

How faster C++ could be in Maya, compared to python API in general?

Is this something that worth to work with for what kind of programs (generally)?

Thanks in advance!

[BurkhardRammner · Accepted solution]

c++ is generally at least 10x faster than python, but may be a lot faster.

You need c++ if the calculation just takes too long using python. So, either there is too much to compute or the computation is too complex or both. If you need your code for interactive work in the viewport, c++ also has a clear advantage (no delay).

[j.victor.ferreira]

Hi @BurkhardRammner !

This point of working interactivelly in viewport is very interesting.

thanks a lot for the information! 🙂

João