I am testing our python Rhino 7 packages in Rhino 8 and I wanted to try the new Script Editor. Am I missing something? The old Rhino Python Editor (IronPython) has the possibility to add module search pathes within the Tools/Options pop up menu. This is also still available in Rhino 8. Where do I fi…

@daniel.kowollik Hi Daniel There are no configs at the moment. The env directive adds that to the IronPython engine (which technically runs other scripts as well so it is global currently, but not guranteed to stay like this) I can add options in the new editor to add these default search paths if…

[image] Ehsan Iran-Nejad: it is global currently, but not guranteed to stay like this Hi @eirannejad , if this is not going to stay as it has been over the last years than it potentionally will break all scripts which can be started from a button command without hardcoded paths to the script. …

Okay I added this ticket and will get that implemented ASAP RH-79027 Add Rhino options search paths to Python engines

Hi, sounds great. Are you going to add this for IronPython and CPython?

It would be great to have a user specific config file (for example JSON or YAML). You can add the GUI feature like in the old Editor and one would be able to write or edit this config file with other tools as well. We usually use a hidden config file in the home directory for our toolchains. I foun…

@eirannejad looks great. Thank you, this will help a lot.

Hi @eirannejad , When will 8.4 RC be available? Like Clement did, over last decade, I’ve been relying on “Module Search Paths” functionality to create uncompiled packages. Until there is a better workaround, it would be cumbersome for many users to shift from the old workflow. Best, Vincent

[image] Vincent Shen: When will 8.4 RC be available? Hi Vincent, it is already there to download if you set it like below: [grafik] _ c.

Ok, I managed to upgrade to RC8.4. But when I do ! _-RunPythonScript Module/Script.py. It still cannot find the script in the search paths? (the path is added and rhino restarted) Am I missing some steps? @clement

Rhino 8 Script Editor Python Module Search Path missing

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eirannejad (Ehsan Iran-Nejad) December 14, 2023, 6:02pm 9

@daniel.kowollik
Language specific module search paths coming in Rhino 8.4 RC
I’ll document this on developer docs and will share

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