Hey Guys, I too am moving from Softimage's Python API to Maya's python API ... its seems pretty robust so far. Love that PySide is built in.
I am wondering if you need to use PyMel ... or if you can access everything directly through an object model API with Python. I am about to convert a lot of our tools this week. Also .. I would recommend checking out the Charcoal editor ... its really sweet and has auto-completion for much of the api. M From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Siew Yi Liang Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 12:10 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Softimage Python versus Maya Python Hi Hirazi: It doesn't talk about PyMEL, and yes it's super-old, and it's written in a very non-pythonic manner, but it's still a good resouce imho. Still, for what it is (and its price) it's about the most comprehensive beginner's intro guide to working with Maya (and some API stuff as well!) that I know of for now. :D If you prefer video tutorials, Chad Vernon's stuff on CGCircuit is pretty nice, and he has some basic stuff on his site, too: http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/resources/python-scripting-for-maya-artists/python-in-maya/ HTH! Yours sincerely, Siew Yi Liang On 5/5/2014 8:47 AM, Leendert A. Hartog wrote: Thanks for the kind offer, I'm afraid I'm going to have to take you up on that... ;) On the CGTalk the book you mention was said to be somewhat outdated, which I cannot really judge for myself, lacking the necessary Maya experience, they advised me to wait for "Practical Maya Programming with Python" by Robert Galanakis but looking at the website of the publisher it is somewhat of a mystery when it will actually be released. And I am terrible at waiting... :D Greetz Leendert ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________
