c4d

class c4d

Types

Functions Signatures

Clipboard

c4d.CopyBitmapToClipboard(map, ownerid)

Copy a bitmap to the clipboard.

c4d.CopyStringToClipboard(text)

Copy a text to the clipboard.

c4d.GetBitmapFromClipboard()

Returns a bitmap from the clipboard.

c4d.GetC4DClipboardOwner()

Get the owner ID of the clipboard.

c4d.GetClipboardType()

Get the type of the clipboard.

c4d.GetStringFromClipboard()

Returns a string from the clipboard.

Command Handler

c4d.CallCommand(cmdid[, subid])

Executes a command.

c4d.GetCommandHelp(id)

Gets the help string of a command.

c4d.GetCommandName(id)

Gets the name of a command.

c4d.IsCommandChecked(id)

Checks if a command is checked.

c4d.IsCommandEnabled(id)

Checks if a command is enabled.

Common Stuff

c4d.GeGetByteOrder()

Get the type of OS that is running Cinema 4D.

c4d.GeGetCurrentOS()

Get the type of OS that is running Cinema 4D.

c4d.GeGetGray()

Get the color values for the default Cinema 4D gray.

c4d.GeGetMilliSeconds()

Get the current timer count in milliseconds.

c4d.GeGetTimer()

Get the current timer count in milliseconds.

c4d.GetAPIVersion()

Get the API version of the Python SDK, for instance (1, 0, 1001)

c4d.GetC4DVersion()

Get the version of Cinema 4D that is running, for instance 12016.

c4d.GetDefaultFPS()

Get the default frames per second value.

c4d.StopAllThreads()

Stop all running threads.

Deprecated

c4d.GePrint(str)

Outputs a string to the Cinema 4D console window.

c4d.GetGlobalTexturePath(i)

Deprecated since version R20.

c4d.SetGlobalTexturePath(i, fn)

Deprecated since version R20.

License

c4d.ExportLicenses()

Returns a json string representation of the licensing information as shown in the ExportLicenses menu command including productId, systemId, userId etc.

c4d.GeGetSerialInfo()

Returns user registration information.

c4d.GetGeneralLicensingInformation()

Returns information about the currently used license and system.

Net Status Bar

c4d.StatusNetClear()

Clears the NET status bar text.

c4d.StatusSetNetBar(p, dat)

Sets the NET status bar progress and custom color.

c4d.StatusSetNetLoad(status)

Sets the NET status bar to status state.

c4d.StatusSetNetText(str)

Sets the NET status bar text.

Network

c4d.IsClient()

Checks if a NET client application is running.

c4d.IsNet()

Checks if either a NET server or client application is running.

c4d.IsServer()

Checks if a NET server application is running.

Object Stuff

c4d.FindInManager(bl)

Finds and makes bl visible in its manager.

c4d.GetObjectName(type)

Gets a user presentable name from an object type ID.

c4d.GetObjectType(name)

The inverse of GetObjectName().

c4d.GetTagName(type)

Gets a user presentable name from a tag type ID.

Script Manager

c4d.CreateNewPythonScript(name, body)

Create a new temporary python script.

c4d.GetDynamicScriptID(bl)

Retrieves the script identifier for the passed script node bl.

c4d.GetScriptHead(type)

Retrieves the list head for scripts.

c4d.LoadPythonScript(fn)

Load a python script.

c4d.SetActiveScriptObject(type)

Define the script to be displayed in the Script Manager.

Settings

c4d.GeGetLanguage(index)

Can be used to enumerate information about the available languages.

c4d.GeIsActiveToolEnabled()

Checks if the active tool is ghosted.

c4d.GetViewColor(colid)

Returns a viewport color.

c4d.GetWorldContainer()

Returns a copy of the settings container of Cinema 4D.

c4d.GetWorldContainerInstance()

Return a reference to the main Cinema 4D settings container that can be changed directly.

c4d.SaveWorldPreferences()

Saves the main Cinema 4D preferences.

c4d.SetViewColor(colid, col)

Set a viewport color.

c4d.SetWorldContainer(bc)

Set the main Cinema 4D settings container. See WPREF in the C++ doc.

Status Bar

c4d.StatusClear()

Clear the status bar text.

c4d.StatusSetBar(p)

Set the status bar text.

c4d.StatusSetSpin()

Set the status bar progress bar spinning.

c4d.StatusSetText(str)

Set the status bar text.

Texture

c4d.FlushUnusedTextures()

Flush all unused textures.

c4d.GenerateTexturePath(docpath, srcname, ...)

Generates the texture filename for a given texture image.

c4d.GetGlobalTexturePaths([docPath])

Retrieves the global texture paths.

c4d.IsInSearchPath(texfilename, docpath)

Checks if the texture texfilename is in the search path for files located in docpath.

c4d.SetGlobalTexturePaths(texturePaths)

Sets the global texture paths.

Update

c4d.DrawViews(flags[, bd])

Redraws the editor views. Must be called from the main thread!

c4d.EventAdd([flags])

Adds a global event to Cinema 4D’s event queue. Results in a CoreMessage() message.

c4d.GePluginMessage(id, data)

Sends a plugin message to other plugins.

c4d.GeSyncMessage(messageid)

Sends a synchronous event message.

c4d.SendCoreMessage(coreid, msg[, eventid])

Sends a core message. For example

c4d.SpecialEventAdd(messageid[, p1, p2])

Adds a custom event to the internal message queue.

Version Information

c4d.GeGetCinemaInfo(info)

Checks if the current license is an NFR (Not For Resell) version.

c4d.GeGetVersionType()

Get the type of Cinema 4D application that is running.

c4d.IsEducation()

Checks if the current license is an Education version

c4d.IsLiteVersion()

Checks if the current license is a Lite version.

c4d.IsNFR()

Checks if the current license is an NFR (Not For Resell) version.

c4d.IsTrial()

Checks if the current license is a Trial version.

Uncategorized

c4d.PrefsLib_OpenDialog(page)

Used to open the preference dialog of Cinema 4D on a specific page.

c4d.RestartMe([param, exitcode])

Restarts Cinema 4D.

c4d.GeGetSystemInfo()

Retrieves system information flags.

c4d.CallButton(op, id)

Simulates a click of a button.

c4d.GetCustomDataTypeDefault(type)

Retrieve the default settings for a data type.

c4d.CheckIsRunning(type)

Check if a task is running.

c4d.GetMachineFeatures([type])

Retrieves the features of the computer

c4d.StartEditorRender(active_only, raybrush, ...)

Starts the editor renderer.

c4d.Cast(type, obj)

Casts obj to the given type.

c4d.CallFunction(op, function, arg1, ...)

Calls a function defined within a scripting expression.

c4d.AllocListHead()

Allocates a list head.

c4d.CopyData(op1, descid1, op2, ...)

Copies a parameter data to another.

c4d.WriteConsole(str)

Writes str to the Python console.

c4d.IsUVToolMode(document)

Check if the current context is UV, if UV mode is selected or the UV Texture Editor is the last one used.

c4d.GetActiveNodeSpaceId()

Returns the active node space.

c4d.IsAnimationRunning(document)

Checks if an animation is currently running.

Functions Documentation

c4d.CopyBitmapToClipboard(map, ownerid)

Copy a bitmap to the clipboard.

Parameters
c4d.CopyStringToClipboard(text)

Copy a text to the clipboard.

Parameters

text (str) – The text to copy.

c4d.GetBitmapFromClipboard()

Returns a bitmap from the clipboard.

Return type

Optional[c4d.bitmaps.BaseBitmap]

Returns

The bitmap or None.

c4d.GetC4DClipboardOwner()

Get the owner ID of the clipboard.

Return type

int

Returns

The owner ID:

CLIPBOARDOWNER_BODYPAINT

BodyPaint 3D owns the clipboard.

CLIPBOARDOWNER_PICTUREVIEWER

The Picture Viewer owns the clipboard.

c4d.GetClipboardType()

Get the type of the clipboard.

Return type

int

Returns

The type of the clipboard:

CLIPBOARDTYPE_EMPTY

Clipboard is empty.

CLIPBOARDTYPE_STRING

Clipboard contains a string.

CLIPBOARDTYPE_BITMAP

Clipboard contains a bitmap.

c4d.GetStringFromClipboard()

Returns a string from the clipboard.

Return type

Optional[str]

Returns

The string or None.

c4d.CallCommand(cmdid, subid=0)

Executes a command.

Warning

Must be called from the main thread only.
Forbidden to call in expressions (Python generator, tag, XPresso node, etc.). See Threading Manual.
Parameters
  • cmdid (int) – The ID of the command.

  • subid (int) – The sub-command ID.

c4d.GetCommandHelp(id)

Gets the help string of a command.

Warning

Must be called from the main thread only.
Forbidden to call in expressions (Python generator, tag, XPresso node, etc.). See Threading Manual.
Parameters

id (int) – The ID of the command.

Return type

str

Returns

The help string.

c4d.GetCommandName(id)

Gets the name of a command.

Warning

Must be called from the main thread only.
Forbidden to call in expressions (Python generator, tag, XPresso node, etc.). See Threading Manual.
Parameters

id (int) – The ID of the command.

Return type

str

Returns

The command name.

c4d.IsCommandChecked(id)

Checks if a command is checked.

Warning

Must be called from the main thread only.
Forbidden to call in expressions (Python generator, tag, XPresso node, etc.). See Threading Manual.
Parameters

id (int) – The ID of the command.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if the command is checked, otherwise False

c4d.IsCommandEnabled(id)

Checks if a command is enabled.

Warning

Must be called from the main thread only.
Forbidden to call in expressions (Python generator, tag, XPresso node, etc.). See Threading Manual.
Parameters

id (int) – The ID of the command.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if the command is enabled, otherwise False.

c4d.GeGetByteOrder()

Get the type of OS that is running Cinema 4D.

Return type

int

Returns

The byte order:

Symbol ID

Description

BYTEORDER_V_MOTOROLA

Motorola, big endian.

BYTEORDER_V_INTEL

Intel, little endian.

c4d.GeGetCurrentOS()

Get the type of OS that is running Cinema 4D.

Return type

int

Returns

The OS running Cinema 4D:

Symbol ID

Description

OPERATINGSYSTEM_WIN

Windows.

OPERATINGSYSTEM_OSX

OS X.

OPERATINGSYSTEM_LINUX

Unix.

c4d.GeGetGray()

Get the color values for the default Cinema 4D gray.

Return type

c4d.Vector

Returns

All color components in this vector.

c4d.GeGetMilliSeconds()

Get the current timer count in milliseconds.

Return type

float

Returns

The current timer count in milliseconds.

c4d.GeGetTimer()

Get the current timer count in milliseconds.

Return type

int

Returns

The current timer count in milliseconds.

c4d.GetAPIVersion()

Get the API version of the Python SDK, for instance (1, 0, 1001)

Return type

List[int]

Returns

The version of the Cinema 4D Python SDK.

c4d.GetC4DVersion()

Get the version of Cinema 4D that is running, for instance 12016.

Return type

int

Returns

The version of Cinema 4D.

c4d.GetDefaultFPS()

Get the default frames per second value.

Return type

int

Returns

The default FPS value.

c4d.StopAllThreads()

Stop all running threads.

c4d.GePrint(str)

Outputs a string to the Cinema 4D console window.

Parameters

str (str) – the string to write in the Python Console.

c4d.GetGlobalTexturePath(i)

Deprecated since version R20: Use GetGlobalTexturePaths() instead.

Get the global texture path.

Parameters

i (int) – The index of the texture path (0-9).

Return type

str

Returns

The texture path for Cinema 4D.

c4d.SetGlobalTexturePath(i, fn)

Deprecated since version R20: Use SetGlobalTexturePaths() instead.

Set the global texture path.

Parameters
  • i (int) – The index of the texture path (0-9).

  • fn (str) – The texture path.

c4d.ExportLicenses()
Returns a json string representation of the licensing information as shown in the ExportLicenses menu command including productId, systemId, userId etc.

New in version R21.

import c4d
import json

data = json.loads(c4d.ExportLicenses())
print(data["username"])
Return type

str

Returns

A json string representation of the license information.

c4d.GeGetSerialInfo()

Returns user registration information.

Changed in version R21.

Warning

This function is there only for internal reason, don’t use it instead use c4d.ExportLicenses() or c4d.GetGeneralLicensingInformation().
organization, street, city and country are always empty string.
Return type

dict{licenseId: str, organization: str, name: str, street: str, city: str, country: str}

Returns

A dictionary with the serial information for Cinema 4D.

c4d.GetGeneralLicensingInformation()

Returns information about the currently used license and system.

New in version R21.

Return type

Tuple[str, str, str]

Returns

In this order:

  • product ID, the product id of the active license.

  • system ID, a unique system identifier.

  • User ID, the user id that the active license is assigned with.

c4d.StatusNetClear()

Clears the NET status bar text.

New in version R16.050.

c4d.StatusSetNetBar(p, dat)

Sets the NET status bar progress and custom color.

New in version R16.050.

Parameters
  • p (float) – The percentage of the progress (0-100).

  • dat (any) – The color for the NET status bar. Can be a color constant COLOR_BG, COLOR_TEXT, etc. or a color Vector.

c4d.StatusSetNetLoad(status)

Sets the NET status bar to status state.

New in version R16.050.

Parameters

status (int) –

The NET status state:

STATUSNETSTATE_NONE

None.

STATUSNETSTATE_DISABLE

Disable.

STATUSNETSTATE_IDLE

Idle.

STATUSNETSTATE_BUSY

Busy.

STATUSNETSTATE_BUSY2

Busy 2.

STATUSNETSTATE_CRITICAL

Critical.

c4d.StatusSetNetText(str)

Sets the NET status bar text.

New in version R16.050.

Parameters

str (str) – The text to display.

c4d.IsClient()

Checks if a NET client application is running.

New in version R15.037.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if a NET client application is running, otherwise False.

c4d.IsNet()

Checks if either a NET server or client application is running.

New in version R15.037.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if NET is running, otherwise False.

c4d.IsServer()

Checks if a NET server application is running.

New in version R15.037.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if a NET server application is running, otherwise False.

c4d.FindInManager(bl)

Finds and makes bl visible in its manager.

Parameters

bl (c4d.BaseList2D) – The object to find.

c4d.GetObjectName(type)
Gets a user presentable name from an object type ID.
For example, GetObjectName (Ocube) returns “Cube”.
Parameters

type (int) – An object type ID.

Return type

str

Returns

The object name for type.

c4d.GetObjectType(name)
The inverse of GetObjectName().
Returns an object type from an object name.
Parameters

name (str) – An object name.

Return type

int

Returns

The object type for name.

c4d.GetTagName(type)
Gets a user presentable name from a tag type ID.
For example, GetTagName (Tphong) returns “Phong”.
Parameters

type (int) – A tag type ID.

Return type

str

Returns

The tag name for type.

c4d.CreateNewPythonScript(name, body)

Create a new temporary python script.

New in version S26.

Parameters
  • name (str) – The script name. Pass an empty string to automatically generated one.

  • body (str) – The script content.

Returns

The created python script. Can be None if creation failed.

Return type

c4d.BaseList2D

c4d.GetDynamicScriptID(bl)

Retrieves the script identifier for the passed script node bl.

New in version S26.

Parameters

bl (c4d.BaseList2D) – The script to get the ID for.

Returns

The dynamic script ID.

Return type

int

c4d.GetScriptHead(type)

Retrieves the list head for scripts.

New in version S26.

Parameters

type (int) –

The value 0 indicates a user script, the value 1 a system script.
The user scripts are located in library/scripts whereas system scripts are in resource/scripts.)

Returns

The script list head.

Return type

c4d.GeListHead

c4d.LoadPythonScript(fn)

Load a python script.

New in version S26.

Parameters

fn (str) – The script path.

Returns

The created python script. Can be None if creation failed.

Return type

c4d.BaseList2D

c4d.SetActiveScriptObject(type)

Define the script to be displayed in the Script Manager.

New in version S26.

Parameters

type (int) – The script ID. Retrieve it with c4d.GetDynamicScriptID().

c4d.GeGetLanguage(index)
Can be used to enumerate information about the available languages.
Start with index==0 and then iterate until the function returns None.
def GetDefaultLanguage():
    index = 0
    while True:
        lang = c4d.GeGetLanguage(index)
        if lang is None:
            break

        if lang["default_language"]:
            return lang
        
        index += 1

    raise ValueError("Unable to find the default language")
Parameters

index (int) – The language index.

Return type

Optional[Dict[extensions: str, name: str, default_language: bool]]

Returns

Information about the language

c4d.GeIsActiveToolEnabled()

Checks if the active tool is ghosted.

Return type

bool

Param

True if the active tool is ghosted, otherwise False.

c4d.GetViewColor(colid)

Returns a viewport color.

Parameters

colid (int) –

Type of color to get:

VIEWCOLOR_C4DBACKGROUND

VIEWCOLOR_FILMFORMAT

VIEWCOLOR_HORIZON

VIEWCOLOR_INACTIVE_MODIFIER

VIEWCOLOR_GRID_MAJOR

VIEWCOLOR_GRID_MINOR

VIEWCOLOR_SPLINESTART

VIEWCOLOR_SPLINEEND

VIEWCOLOR_CAMERA

VIEWCOLOR_PARTICLE

VIEWCOLOR_PMODIFIER

DELME_VIEWCOLOR_BONE

VIEWCOLOR_MODIFIER

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOINT

VIEWCOLOR_INACTIVEPOINT

VIEWCOLOR_TANGENT

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOLYGON

VIEWCOLOR_INACTIVEPOLYGON

VIEWCOLOR_TEXTURE

VIEWCOLOR_TEXTUREAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEBOX

VIEWCOLOR_ANIMPATH

VIEWCOLOR_XAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_YAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_ZAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_WXAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_WYAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_WZAXIS

VIEWCOLOR_SELECT_AXIS

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER0

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER1

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER2

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER3

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER4

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER5

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER6

VIEWCOLOR_LAYER7

VIEWCOLOR_VERTEXSTART

VIEWCOLOR_VERTEXEND

VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_GREYED

VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_APOLY

VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_IAPOLY

VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_APOINT

VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_IAPOINT

VIEWCOLOR_NORMAL

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVECHILDBOX

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOLYBOX

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOLYCHILDBOX

VIEWCOLOR_SELECTION_PREVIEW

VIEWCOLOR_MEASURETOOL

VIEWCOLOR_SHADEDWIRE

VIEWCOLOR_NGONLINE

VIEWCOLOR_FRONTFACING

VIEWCOLOR_BACKFACING

VIEWCOLOR_MINSOFTSELECT

VIEWCOLOR_MAXSOFTSELECT

VIEWCOLOR_MINHNWEIGHT

VIEWCOLOR_ZEROHNWEIGHT

VIEWCOLOR_MAXHNWEIGHT

VIEWCOLOR_IRR

VIEWCOLOR_OBJECTHIGHLIGHT

VIEWCOLOR_OBJECTSELECT

VIEWCOLOR_C4DBACKGROUND_GRAD1

VIEWCOLOR_C4DBACKGROUND_GRAD2

VIEWCOLOR_BRUSHPREVIEW

VIEWCOLOR_SPLINEHULL

VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLE

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVETOOLHANDLE

VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLEHIGHLIGHT

VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLE2

VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLEHIGHLIGHT2

VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVETOOLHANDLE2

VIEWCOLOR_TOOLSELECTION

VIEWCOLOR_BASEGRID

VIEWCOLOR_VERTEX_NORMAL

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_MOSELECTEDFG

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_MOSELECTEDBG

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_MODESELECTEDFG

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_MODESELECTEDBG

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_TESSELLATIONWIRE

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_COLOR1

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_COLOR2

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_FALLOFF1

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_FALLOFF2

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_NORMAL

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_CANDIDATE

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_IN_MOTION

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_ANCHOR_SNAPPED

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_UV_AXIS_U

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_UV_AXIS_V

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_JOINT

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_HANDLES

New in version R21.

VIEWCOLOR_MAXCOLORS

New in version R18.

VIEWCOLOR_SHADOW_HINTING

New in version S24.

Return type

c4d.Vector

Returns

The color value.

c4d.GetWorldContainer()

Returns a copy of the settings container of Cinema 4D.

Return type

c4d.BaseContainer

Returns

The main Cinema 4D settings.

c4d.GetWorldContainerInstance()

Return a reference to the main Cinema 4D settings container that can be changed directly.

Note

There are a few settings that are transferred to the world container within the call GetWorldContainer(), for example WPREF_UNITS_BASIC to WPREF_COLOR_XXX.
These settings cannot be set using GetWorldContainerInstance().
Return type

c4d.BaseContainer

Returns

The main Cinema 4D settings.

c4d.SaveWorldPreferences()

Saves the main Cinema 4D preferences.

New in version 2023.0.0.

c4d.SetViewColor(colid, col)

Set a viewport color.

Parameters
  • colid (int) –

    Type of color to set:

    VIEWCOLOR_C4DBACKGROUND

    VIEWCOLOR_FILMFORMAT

    VIEWCOLOR_HORIZON

    VIEWCOLOR_INACTIVE_MODIFIER

    VIEWCOLOR_GRID_MAJOR

    VIEWCOLOR_GRID_MINOR

    VIEWCOLOR_SPLINESTART

    VIEWCOLOR_SPLINEEND

    VIEWCOLOR_CAMERA

    VIEWCOLOR_PARTICLE

    VIEWCOLOR_PMODIFIER

    DELME_VIEWCOLOR_BONE

    VIEWCOLOR_MODIFIER

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOINT

    VIEWCOLOR_INACTIVEPOINT

    VIEWCOLOR_TANGENT

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOLYGON

    VIEWCOLOR_INACTIVEPOLYGON

    VIEWCOLOR_TEXTURE

    VIEWCOLOR_TEXTUREAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEBOX

    VIEWCOLOR_ANIMPATH

    VIEWCOLOR_XAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_YAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_ZAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_WXAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_WYAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_WZAXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_SELECT_AXIS

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER0

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER1

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER2

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER3

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER4

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER5

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER6

    VIEWCOLOR_LAYER7

    VIEWCOLOR_VERTEXSTART

    VIEWCOLOR_VERTEXEND

    VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_GREYED

    VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_APOLY

    VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_IAPOLY

    VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_APOINT

    VIEWCOLOR_UVMESH_IAPOINT

    VIEWCOLOR_NORMAL

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVECHILDBOX

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOLYBOX

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVEPOLYCHILDBOX

    VIEWCOLOR_SELECTION_PREVIEW

    VIEWCOLOR_MEASURETOOL

    VIEWCOLOR_SHADEDWIRE

    VIEWCOLOR_NGONLINE

    VIEWCOLOR_FRONTFACING

    VIEWCOLOR_BACKFACING

    VIEWCOLOR_MINSOFTSELECT

    VIEWCOLOR_MAXSOFTSELECT

    VIEWCOLOR_MINHNWEIGHT

    VIEWCOLOR_ZEROHNWEIGHT

    VIEWCOLOR_MAXHNWEIGHT

    VIEWCOLOR_IRR

    VIEWCOLOR_OBJECTHIGHLIGHT

    VIEWCOLOR_OBJECTSELECT

    VIEWCOLOR_C4DBACKGROUND_GRAD1

    VIEWCOLOR_C4DBACKGROUND_GRAD2

    VIEWCOLOR_BRUSHPREVIEW

    VIEWCOLOR_SPLINEHULL

    VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLE

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVETOOLHANDLE

    VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLEHIGHLIGHT

    VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLE2

    VIEWCOLOR_TOOLHANDLEHIGHLIGHT2

    VIEWCOLOR_ACTIVETOOLHANDLE2

    VIEWCOLOR_TOOLSELECTION

    VIEWCOLOR_BASEGRID

    VIEWCOLOR_VERTEX_NORMAL

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_MOSELECTEDFG

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_MOSELECTEDBG

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_MODESELECTEDFG

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_MODESELECTEDBG

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_TESSELLATIONWIRE

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_COLOR1

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_COLOR2

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_FALLOFF1

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_FIELDGIZMO_FALLOFF2

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_NORMAL

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_CANDIDATE

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_IN_MOTION

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_UVGIZMO_ANCHOR_SNAPPED

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_UV_AXIS_U

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_UV_AXIS_V

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_JOINT

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_HANDLES

    New in version R21.

    VIEWCOLOR_MAXCOLORS

    New in version R18.

    VIEWCOLOR_SHADOW_HINTING

    New in version S24.

  • col (c4d.Vector) – The new color.

c4d.SetWorldContainer(bc)

Set the main Cinema 4D settings container. See WPREF in the C++ doc.

Parameters

bc (c4d.BaseContainer) – The new settings.

c4d.StatusClear()

Clear the status bar text.

c4d.StatusSetBar(p)

Set the status bar text.

import c4d
c4d.StatusSetBar(50)
../../_images/c4d_statussetbar.png
Parameters

p (float) – The percentage of the bar (0-100).

c4d.StatusSetSpin()
Set the status bar progress bar spinning.
Use this to indicate that your plugin is still processing even if the progress bar is not increasing.
import c4d
c4d.StatusSetSpin()
../../_images/c4d_statussetspin.png
c4d.StatusSetText(str)

Set the status bar text.

import c4d
c4d.StatusSetText("Hello World!")
../../_images/c4d_statussettext.png
Parameters

str (str) – The text to display.

c4d.FlushUnusedTextures()

Flush all unused textures.

c4d.GenerateTexturePath(docpath, srcname, suggestedfolder, service, bt)

Generates the texture filename for a given texture image.

New in version R16.050.

Parameters
  • docpath (str) – The filename of the document for the texture.

  • srcname (str) – The filename of the image.

  • suggestedfolder (str) – A suggested folder path for the image. Can be an empty string.

  • service (c4d.modules.net.NetRenderService) – An optional NET render service for the operation.

  • bt (c4d.threading.BaseThread) – An optional thread for the operation.

Return type

str

Returns

The generated texture path.

c4d.GetGlobalTexturePaths(docPath='')

Retrieves the global texture paths.

New in version R20.

Parameters

docPath (Optional[str]) –

The path of the document. This will be used to complete relative texture paths.
Pass an empty string if you want to get the unmodified paths only.

New in version S22.

Return type

List[Tuple[str,bool]]

Returns

The global texture paths in a list of tuples with the path name and its enabled state.

c4d.IsInSearchPath(texfilename, docpath)

Checks if the texture texfilename is in the search path for files located in docpath.

New in version R16.050.

Parameters
  • texfilename (str) – The filename of the texture.

  • docpath (str) – The document path.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if the texture file is in the search path, otherwise False.

c4d.SetGlobalTexturePaths(texturePaths)

Sets the global texture paths.

New in version R20.

Parameters

texturePaths (List[Tuple[str,bool]]) – The global texture paths to set in a list of tuples with the path name and its enabled state.

c4d.DrawViews(flags, bd=None)

Redraws the editor views. Must be called from the main thread!

Parameters
  • flags (int) –

    Which part of the editors view should be updated:

    DRAWFLAGS_NONE

    None.

    DRAWFLAGS_NO_THREAD

    Synchronous call.

    DRAWFLAGS_NO_ANIMATION

    Ignore all animation.

    DRAWFLAGS_ONLY_ACTIVE_VIEW

    Only redraw the active view.

    DRAWFLAGS_NO_EXPRESSIONS

    Ignore expressions.

    DRAWFLAGS_INDRAG

    In drag.

    DRAWFLAGS_NO_HIGHLIGHT_PLANE

    The entire view is drawn, not just the highlight plane.

    DRAWFLAGS_FORCEFULLREDRAW

    Force full redraw.

    DRAWFLAGS_ONLY_CAMERAEXPRESSION

    Camera expression.

    DRAWFLAGS_INMOVE

    In move.

    DRAWFLAGS_ONLY_BASEDRAW

    Draw specific base draw only.

    DRAWFLAGS_ONLY_HIGHLIGHT

    Only highlights.

    DRAWFLAGS_STATICBREAK

    If the display is done in the main thread (Cinema 4D only does this during animation playback) this allows that a special thread is used that polls the escape key. Note: Use only in combination with DRAWFLAGS_NO_THREAD.

    DRAWFLAGS_PRIVATE_NO_WAIT_GL_FINISHED

    Private.

    DRAWFLAGS_PRIVATE_ONLYBACKGROUND

    Private.

    DRAWFLAGS_PRIVATE_NOBLIT

    Private.

    DRAWFLAGS_PRIVATE_OPENGLHACK

    Private.

    DRAWFLAGS_PRIVATE_ONLY_PREPARE

    Private.

    DRAWFLAGS_PRIVATE_NO_DCLIPPING

    Private.

    DRAWFLAGS_NO_PRESENT

    New in version S24: | Prevents the drawport from swapping buffers.. | Use only in combination with DRAWFLAGS_NO_THREAD.

  • bd (Optional[c4d.BaseDraw]) – The basedraw to draw when DRAWFLAGS_ONLY_BASEDRAW is set in flags.

Return type

bool

Returns

Success of updating the editor views.

c4d.EventAdd(flags=EVENT_NONE)

Adds a global event to Cinema 4D’s event queue. Results in a CoreMessage() message.

Note

Useless to call from an expression, for instance from a Python generator or tag.
Since R19 if c4d.EventAdd() is called from within the code of an expression, then it is simply skipped.
Parameters

flags (int) –

One of the following flags:

EVENT_NONE

None.

EVENT_FORCEREDRAW

Force a complete redraw.

EVENT_ANIMATE

Animate document.

EVENT_NOEXPRESSION

Do not execute expressions.

EVENT_GLHACK

Private.

EVENT_CAMERAEXPRESSION

If set(and not EVENT_NOEXPRESSION) the event will only update camera dependent expressions (for faster speed).

EVENT_ENQUEUE_REDRAW

New in version R17.032: | Do not stop the current redraw if DrawViews() is running at the moment. | In that case enqueue the redraw after the current draw is done.

c4d.GePluginMessage(id, data)

Sends a plugin message to other plugins.

Parameters
  • id (int) – The ID of the message.

  • data (any) – The message data.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if the message could be sent, otherwise False.

c4d.GeSyncMessage(messageid)
Sends a synchronous event message.

Can be used for example to force a redraw event for the timeline, the time slider or other GUI elements.
Parameters

messageid (int) – The event message to send.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if successful, otherwise False.

c4d.SendCoreMessage(coreid, msg, eventid=0)

Sends a core message. For example

machine = c4d.SendCoreMessage(c4d.COREMSG_CINEMA, c4d.BaseContainer(c4d.COREMSG_CINEMA_GETMACHINEFEATURES))
Parameters
  • coreid (int) – The core ID. Use COREMSG_CINEMA for the Cinema 4D core.

  • msg (c4d.BaseContainer) – The core message container.

  • eventid (int) – The event id.

Return type

Any

Returns

The returned data. Depends on the message, see table above.

c4d.SpecialEventAdd(messageid, p1=0, p2=0)

Adds a custom event to the internal message queue.

Note

There are areas in Cinema 4D, especially the GUI, which can only be handled by the main thread.
For instance, if you want to update the GUI from another thread, you can use SpecialEventAdd.
This function adds a custom event to the internal message queue which is handled by the main thread. See example below.
Use a plugin ID for messageid to make sure that there’s no collision.
Results in a GeDialog.CoreMessage() message.
c4d.SpecialEventAdd(MY_PLUGIN_ID) #e.g: called in Thread 1509

#[...]

def CoreMessage(self, id, msg):
    if id==MY_PLUGIN_ID:
        #Fired by the main thread...
        self.dlg.LayoutChanged(GROUP_ID)
        return True

    return c4d.gui.GeDialog.CoreMessage(self, id, msg)
Parameters
  • messageid (int) – The message ID. Use a unique ID, for example your plugin ID.

  • p1 (int) – Private data for the sent message.

  • p2 (int) – Private data for the sent message.

c4d.GeGetCinemaInfo(info)

Checks if the current license is an NFR (Not For Resell) version.

New in version R21.

Parameters

info (int) –

Retrieves information about Cinema 4D’s application runtime.

New in version R21.

Symbol ID

Description

CINEMAINFO_TABLETT

Tablet.

CINEMAINFO_OPENGL

OpenGL.

CINEMAINFO_TABLETT_HIRES

High resolution tablet.

CINEMAINFO_FORBID_GUI

Forbid GUI.

CINEMAINFO_MINIMAL_VIEWPORT

Minimal viewport configuration.

CINEMAINFO_LISTEN

Listen.

CINEMAINFO_WATCH_PID

Watch process ID.

CINEMAINFO_SETFOREGROUND

Set foreground.

CINEMAINFO_FORCEDIALOG

Force dialogs.

Return type

int

Returns

The Cinema 4D’s information.

c4d.GeGetVersionType()

Get the type of Cinema 4D application that is running.

Changed in version R21.

Return type

int

Returns

The version type:

Changed in version R21.

Symbol ID

Description

VERSIONTYPE_UNKNOWN

Unknown version.

VERSIONTYPE_LITE

Cinema 4D Lite. Lite is feature-restricted in many ways and does not allow for loading of plugins.

VERSIONTYPE_BENCHMARK

Cinebench. Cinebench is restricted to a subset of libraries.

VERSIONTYPE_UPDATER

Online updater. The Online updater only loads a limited subset of libraries.

VERSIONTYPE_TEAMRENDER_CLIENT

Cinema 4D Teamrender client.

VERSIONTYPE_TEAMRENDER_SERVER

Cinema 4D Teamrender server.

VERSIONTYPE_CINEMA4D

Cinema 4D Cinema 4D.

VERSIONTYPE_COMMANDLINE

Command line application. Note that this is different from c4d.GeGetCinemaInfo(c4d.CINEMAINFO_FORBID_GUI). The regular app can run without UI, but is not necessarily a special command line executable.

VERSIONTYPE_CINEWARE

CineWare - The renderer used in AfterEffects, Vectorworks, Archicad and Allplan. Runs without UI and does not allow for plugins.

VERSIONTYPE_CPYTHON

Python - The python executable. Runs without UI.

VERSIONTYPE_CPYTHON3

Python 3 - The python executable. Runs without UI.

c4d.IsEducation()

Checks if the current license is an Education version

New in version R21.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if it’s an Education version.

c4d.IsLiteVersion()

Checks if the current license is a Lite version.

New in version R21.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if it’s a Lite version.

c4d.IsNFR()

Checks if the current license is an NFR (Not For Resell) version.

New in version R21.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if it’s an NFR version.

c4d.IsTrial()

Checks if the current license is a Trial version.

New in version R21.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if it’s a Trial version.

c4d.PrefsLib_OpenDialog(page)

Used to open the preference dialog of Cinema 4D on a specific page.

import c4d
c4d.PrefsLib_OpenDialog(c4d.PREFS_MEMORY)
Parameters

page (int) –

The page to open:

Preferences main categories:

PREFS_THEME

Interface Colors.

PREFS_COLORNEW

Editor Colors.

PREFS_MOUSE

Input Devices.

PREFS_OPENGL

OpenGL.

PREFS_VIEW

Viewport.

PREFS_FILES

Files.

PREFS_UNITS

Units.

PREFS_MEMORY

Memory.

PREFS_COMMUNICATION

Communication.

PREFS_RENDERERNEW

Renderer.

PREFS_NEWPREFS

Interface.

PREFS_BP

Bodypaint 3D.

PREFS_MATMANAGER

Material.

PREFS_IMPORTEXPORT

Import/Export.

PREFS_LINUX

Linux Command Line.

PREFS_SCHEMECOLORS

Color Scheme.

PREFS_HAIR_COLOR

Hair Color.

PREFS_NAVIGATION

Navigation.

PREFS_PLUGINS

Plugins.

PREFS_GPURENDERER

ProRender.

PREFS_LIVELINK

PREFS_EXTENSIONS

Preferences format:

FORMAT_PREF

Preferences.

FORMAT_WAV

WAV sound.

FORMAT_L4D

Layout.

FORMAT_P4D

Layout.

FORMAT_C4DIMPORT

Cinema 4D import.

FORMAT_C4DEXPORT

Cinema 4D export.

FORMAT_VRML1IMPORT

VRML 1 import.

FORMAT_VRML1EXPORT

VRML 1 export.

FORMAT_VRML2IMPORT

VRML 2 import.

FORMAT_VRML2EXPORT

VRML 2 export.

FORMAT_DXFIMPORT

DXF import.

FORMAT_DXFEXPORT

DXF export.

FORMAT_3DSIMPORT

3DS import.

FORMAT_3DSEXPORT

3DS export.

FORMAT_OBJIMPORT

Old OBJ import (R16 and older).

FORMAT_OBJEXPORT

Old OBJ export (R16 and older).

FORMAT_Q3DIMPORT

QuickDraw 3D import.

FORMAT_Q3DEXPORT

QuickDraw 3D export.

FORMAT_AIIMPORT

AI import.

FORMAT_DEMIMPORT

DEM import.

FORMAT_D3DEXPORT

Direct3D export.

FORMAT_OBJ2IMPORT

New in version R17.048: New OBJ import (R17 and newer).

FORMAT_OBJ2EXPORT

New in version R17.048: New OBJ export (R17 and newer).

FORMAT_SKPIMPORT

New in version R17.048: SketchUp import.

FORMAT_STEPIMPORT

New in version R20.026: Step import.

FORMAT_CATIAIMPORT

New in version R20.026: Catia V5 import.

FORMAT_IGESIMPORT

New in version R20.026: Iges import.

FORMAT_JTIMPORT

New in version R20.026: Jt import.

FORMAT_SOLIDWORKSIMPORT

New in version R20.026: Solidworks import.

FORMAT_ABCIMPORT

New in version R20.041: Alembic import (R20.041 and newer).

FORMAT_ABCEXPORT

New in version R20.041: Alembic export (R20.041 and newer).

FORMAT_DAE14IMPORT

New in version R20.041: Collada 14 import (R20.041 and newer).

FORMAT_DAE14EXPORT

New in version R20.041: Collada 14 export (R20.041 and newer).

FORMAT_DAE15IMPORT

New in version R20.041: Collada 15 import (R20.041 and newer).

FORMAT_DAE15EXPORT

New in version R20.041: Collada 15 export (R20.041 and newer).

FORMAT_AI_EXPORT

New in version S22: Adobe Illustrator AI export.

FORMAT_ALLPLAN_EXPORT

New in version S22: Allplan XML export.

FORMAT_BVH_IMPORT

New in version S22: BVH import.

FORMAT_FBX_EXPORT

New in version S22: FBX export.

FORMAT_FBX_IMPORT

New in version S22: FBX import.

FORMAT_GLTFEXPORT

New in version S22: glTF export.

FORMAT_DWG_IMPORT

New in version S22: AutoCAD DWG import.

FORMAT_STL_EXPORT

New in version S22: STL export.

FORMAT_STL_IMPORT

New in version S22: STL import.

FORMAT_VDB_EXPORT

New in version S22: Volume VDB export.

FORMAT_VDB_IMPORT

New in version S22: Volume VDB import.

Return type

bool

Returns

True on success otherwise False.

c4d.RestartMe(param='', exitcode=0)

Restarts Cinema 4D.

Parameters
  • param (str) – The parameter.

  • exitcode (int) – The exit code.

Return type

bool

Returns

Always True.

c4d.GeGetSystemInfo()

Retrieves system information flags.

Returns

The system information.

SYSTEMINFO_NONE

None.

SYSTEMINFO_COMMANDLINE

Application runs in command line mode.

SYSTEMINFO_SAVABLEDEMO

Savable demo version.

SYSTEMINFO_SAVABLEDEMOACTIVE

Activated savable demo version, SYSTEMINFO_SAVABLEDEMO is still set.

SYSTEMINFO_OPENGL

OpenGL is activated and loaded correctly.

SYSTEMINFO_STUDENT

Activated student version, always set along with SYSTEMINFO_SAVABLEDEMO.

SYSTEMINFO_LITE

Lite version, cannot load any plugins.

SYSTEMINFO_LITE_ACTIVE

Lite version is registered, SYSTEMINFO_LITE is still set.

SYSTEMINFO_CINEWARE

CineWare - The Adobe AfterEffects connection.

SYSTEMINFO_CINERENDER

CineRender - The renderer used in Vectorworks, Archicad and Allplan.

c4d.CallButton(op, id)

Simulates a click of a button.

For example, here is how to call the ‘Apply’ button of a Tool.

import c4d

c4d.CallCommand(c4d.ID_MODELING_TRANSFER_TOOL) # Set Transfer as current Tool

tool = plugins.FindPlugin(doc.GetAction(), c4d.PLUGINTYPE_TOOL) # Search Transfer Tool instance
if tool is not None:
    c4d.CallButton(tool, c4d.MDATA_APPLY)
    c4d.EventAdd()

Warning

Must be called from the main thread only.
Forbidden to call in expressions (Python generator, tag, XPresso node, etc.). See Threading Manual.
Parameters
  • op (c4d.BaseList2D) – The object.

  • id (int) – The ID of the button.

c4d.GetCustomDataTypeDefault(type)
Retrieve the default settings for a data type.
Used to create a default datatype container which can be set with BaseList2D.AddUserData().
Parameters

type (int) –

Data type ID.

DTYPE_NONE

None.

DTYPE_CHILDREN

Children.

DTYPE_GROUP

Group.

DTYPE_COLOR

Color.

DTYPE_SUBCONTAINER

BaseContainer.

DTYPE_MULTIPLEDATA

Multiple data entry.

DTYPE_TEXTURE

Texture name.

DTYPE_BUTTON

Button.

DTYPE_DYNAMIC

GV dynamic.

DTYPE_SEPARATOR

Separator.

DTYPE_STATICTEXT

Static text.

DTYPE_POPUP

Popup.

DTYPE_LONG

Integer.

DTYPE_REAL

Float.

DTYPE_TIME

BaseTime.

DTYPE_VECTOR

Vector.

DTYPE_MATRIX

Matrix.

DTYPE_STRING

String.

DTYPE_FILENAME

String.

DTYPE_BASELISTLINK

BaseList2D.

DTYPE_BOOL

GV bool ID_GV_DATA_TYPE_BOOL.

DTYPE_NORMAL

GV normal ID_GV_DATA_TYPE_NORMAL.

DTYPE_COLORA

Color with Alpha.

DTYPE_VECTOR4D

Vector with 4 components.

Return type

c4d.BaseContainer

Returns

Default settings container.

c4d.CheckIsRunning(type)

Check if a task is running.

Parameters

type (int) –

The task:

CHECKISRUNNING_ANIMATIONRUNNING

Animation running.

CHECKISRUNNING_VIEWDRAWING

View drawing.

CHECKISRUNNING_EDITORRENDERING

Editor rendering.

CHECKISRUNNING_EXTERNALRENDERING

External rendering.

CHECKISRUNNING_PAINTERUPDATING

Painter updating.

CHECKISRUNNING_MATERIALPREVIEWRUNNING

Material preview running.

CHECKISRUNNING_EVENTSYSTEM

Event System.

CHECKISRUNNING_BAKING

Baking.

CHECKISRUNNING_INTERACTIVERENDERING

Interactive rendering.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if the task running, otherwise False.

c4d.GetMachineFeatures(type=MACHINEFEATURESTYPE_HARDWARE_OGL)

Retrieves the features of the computer

import c4d
bc = c4d.GetMachineFeatures()
print(bc[c4d.DRAWPORT_RENDERER_NAME]) #Output e.g: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 Engine
Parameters

type (int) –

New in version R18.020.

The machine features type:

Symbol ID

Description

MACHINEFEATURESTYPE_CURRENT

Get machine features for the currently active Viewport type.

MACHINEFEATURESTYPE_HARDWARE_OGL

Get machine features for Hardware Viewport.

Return type

c4d.BaseContainer

Returns

The container with the machine features. Returned container IDs see MACHINEINFO and VIEWPORT.

c4d.StartEditorRender(active_only, raybrush, x1, y1, x2, y2, bt, bd, newthread)

Starts the editor renderer.

import c4d
def RenderEditor(doc):
    bd = doc.GetActiveBaseDraw()
    c4d.StartEditorRender(active_only=False, raybrush=False, x1=0, y1=0, x2=500, y2=500, bt=None, bd=bd, newthread=False) #render a view
Parameters
  • active_only (bool) – Active object only.

  • raybrush (bool) – Ray brush mode.

  • x1 (int) – X coordinate of the first corner of the render rectangle.

  • y1 (int) – Y coordinate of the first corner of the render rectangle.

  • x2 (int) – X coordinate of the second corner of the render rectangle.

  • y2 (int) – Y coordinate of the second corner of the render rectangle.

  • bt (Optional[c4d.threading.BaseThread]) – Must be None. Private.

  • bd (c4d.BaseDraw) – Base draw to draw to.

  • newthread (bool) – If this is True then the editor render is done asynchronously.

c4d.Cast(type, obj)

Casts obj to the given type.

New in version R16.021.

Note

Useful in a NET/Team render context when catching C4DPL_JOBFINISHED_POST message in PluginMessage():

if id == c4d.C4DPL_JOBFINISHED_POST:
    jobUuid = c4d.Cast(c4d.modules.uuid.UUID, data)

Changed in version R17.048: If type is None the function casts it to a data (GeData in Cinema 4D API).

Parameters
  • type (Optional[Type]) – The type to cast to. Supported types are str, c4d.BaseContainer, c4d.Matrix and uui.Uuid.

  • obj (object) – The object to cast.

Return type

Any

Returns

The result of the cast operation.

c4d.CallFunction(op, function, arg1, arg2, arg3)
Calls a function defined within a scripting expression.
This works for all parts of Cinema 4D where Python is embedded. See Scripting Objects.

New in version R16.021.

Note

The arguments and returned value have to be of any Cinema 4D data type i.e. anytype or GeData in the C++ API.
Anything else will be converted to a void* before being sent to the other object.
As the maximum number of arguments is 3, to send more make one of the arguments a BaseContainer which can store more information.

Warning

Bear in mind that just as with any function call it is possible to accidentally set up a cyclical dependency of one function calling another which might call the original function (either directly or indirectly by e.g. invoking an EventAdd() which might cause the original function to be re-called) and so on and which would crash Cinema 4D.
This risk is the same as with directly calling a function from within your own script.
Parameters
  • op (BaseList2D) – The object to search the function within its script.

  • function (str) – The name of the function to call.

  • arg1 (any) – The first optional argument.

  • arg2 (any) – The second optional argument.

  • arg3 (any) – The third optional argument.

Return type

Any

Returns

The value returned by the called function.

c4d.AllocListHead()

Allocates a list head.

New in version R16.050.

Return type

c4d.GeListHead

Returns

The allocated list head node.

Raises

AllocationError

If a list head could not be allocated.

Changed in version R19.

The function now returns a c4d.GeListHead object.

c4d.CopyData(op1, descid1, op2, descid2, aliastrans)

Copies a parameter data to another.

New in version R17.032.

Parameters
  • op1 (c4d.BaseList2D) – The source base list.

  • descid1 (c4d.DescID) – The parameter description ID to copy the data from.

  • op2 (c4d.BaseList2D) – The destination base list.

  • descid2 (c4d.DescID) – The parameter description ID to copy the data to.

  • aliastrans (c4d.AliasTrans) –

    New in version R17.053.

    An alias translator for the operation.

c4d.WriteConsole(str)

Writes str to the Python console.

New in version R20.

Parameters

str (str) – The string to print.

c4d.IsUVToolMode(document)

Check if the current context is UV, if UV mode is selected or the UV Texture Editor is the last one used.

New in version S22.

Parameters

document (c4d.documents.BaseDocument) – The currently active document.

Return type

bool

Returns

True if is UV mode, False otherwise.

c4d.GetActiveNodeSpaceId()
Returns the active node space.
This is a program-wide global UI setting.

New in version 24.

Returns

The Id of the current node space.

Return type

maxon.Id

c4d.IsAnimationRunning(document)

Checks if an animation is currently running.

New in version 2023.2.0.

Parameters

document (c4d.documents.BaseDocument) – The document used to check if animation is running.

Returns

True, if an animation is currently running.

Return type

bool