Plug-in created in Python

[frenezulo]

Hi all,
I am new to this forum and also quite new to Rhino.

I would like to make a plug-in to Rhino and because I am familiar with Python (and have only basic knowledge on VB) I prefer to make it with Python.

Is it possible to use IronPython (Python Tools for VS) and Visual Studio to make such a plug-in?
Are there any limitations compared to using C++, C# or VB.NET?

Thanks,
Tomas

[dale (Dale Fugier)]

You might want to read through this thread:

Rhino Script Compiler for Rhino5, second Beta

Hi Everyone, Here’s a new version of the RhinoScript compiler for Rhino 5 http://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5.0/rhinoscriptcompiler/ NOTE: This application requires .NET 4.5 to be installed on your computer. This version improves support for packaging plug-ins as RHI files and other fixes related to python plug-ins. Give it a try and let us know what you would like to see improved. Thanks, -Steve

Does this help?

[frenezulo]

Thanks Dale,
I’ve read this thread, but haven’t tried the compiler yet. I’ll give it a try and possibly will have some additional questions.

Tomas