Python GUIs
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On 21/02/2011 at 16:40, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Hello,
I have used Python in C4D before, but just to whip out quick scripts
that wrote data to text files, with no user interaction(no save file dialog, no export options, etc.)I would like to write an exporter that fits nicely in C4D and I have a few questions:
1. Is it possible to write an exporter that will show in the File > Export menu ?
(If I write a plugin with Python, will it show under Python > My Plugin only,
or it possible to make it accessible through the File > Export menu ?
Is it possible to write a plugin that will show in the File > Export menu, how ?)2. How do I get started with making GUIs in Python ?
I've noticed the gui.GeDialog class has the functionality I need, but I can't seem
to understand where to start. How do I create a basic dialog ? Is there a sample
somewhere ?Thank you for your time,
George -
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On 21/02/2011 at 22:14, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi,
I can't answer your first question, but the 2nd one though.
Yes, it is possible to use GUIs with Python. You can Code
them by yourself or you can use ResEdit.
I didn't use Dialogs in Python yet, but in Coffee. You have to create an own class
for the dialog there and i think its the same in Python.How to start ?
Take a look into the GeDialog (or you better use a ModalDialog for an exporter, so check GeModalDialog)
and also have a look at GeRessource. Create a dialog, save ir to your Plugin Path, load the ressource into a variable, give this ressource your Ge(Modal)Dialog-Subclass, finished. But that's just the simple explanation. :lol:
You could also take a look into the MemoryViewer example for example. It uses a dialog, too, even the examples don't work anymore
Hopefully this helps you a little bit.
Cheers, nux