PythonOCC: Difference between revisions
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The [[Part_Module|Part module]] has the methods {{incode|Part.__toPythonOCC__()}} and {{incode|Part.__fromPythonOCC__()}} to exchange {{incode|TopoDS_Shape}} ([[Part_TopoShape|Part TopoShape]]) entities to and from PythonOCC. These methods allow us to use the full power of OCCT in Python and then put the resulting shapes back into FreeCAD objects. |
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PythonOCC is internally used by the [[Arch_IFC|IFC]] viewer included with the [[IfcOpenShell|IfcOpenShell]] libraries. IfcOpenShell is used to read and write [[Arch_IFC|IFC]] documents with FreeCAD |
PythonOCC is internally used by the [[Arch_IFC|IFC]] viewer included with the [[IfcOpenShell|IfcOpenShell]] libraries. IfcOpenShell is used to read and write [[Arch_IFC|IFC]] documents with FreeCAD. PythonOCC is only needed to launch IfcOpenShell's integrated viewer, otherwise it is not necessary. |
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Revision as of 00:16, 25 August 2020
Description
PythonOCC is a project that aims at providing the entire range of OpenCASCADE Technology (OCCT) functions through the Python module OCC. This is a different approach from FreeCAD's, where only certain components of OCCT are exposed through the Part Workbench.
PythonOCC, on the other hand, provides access to all OCCT classes and functions so it is complex but also very powerful. Therefore, when you are limited by FreeCAD's OCCT functionality, using OCC is a good alternative.
Usage
The Part module has the methods Part.__toPythonOCC__() and Part.__fromPythonOCC__() to exchange TopoDS_Shape (Part TopoShape) entities to and from PythonOCC. These methods allow us to use the full power of OCCT in Python and then put the resulting shapes back into FreeCAD objects.
PythonOCC is internally used by the IFC viewer included with the IfcOpenShell libraries. IfcOpenShell is used to read and write IFC documents with FreeCAD. PythonOCC is only needed to launch IfcOpenShell's integrated viewer, otherwise it is not necessary.
More information
- Project page: pythonocc.org
- Newer version compatible with OCCT 7.4, tpaviot/pythonocc-core.
- Older version compatible with OCE 0.18, the community edition of OCCT 6.9.x, tpaviot/pythonocc.
- IfcPlusPlus compiled on Gentoo - questions and alternatives?
Power user documentation
- FreeCAD scripting: Python, Introduction to Python, Python scripting tutorial, FreeCAD Scripting Basics
- Modules: Builtin modules, Units, Quantity
- Workbenches: Workbench creation, Gui Commands, Commands, Installing more workbenches
- Meshes and Parts: Mesh Scripting, Topological data scripting, Mesh to Part, PythonOCC
- Parametric objects: Scripted objects, Viewproviders (Custom icon in tree view)
- Scenegraph: Coin (Inventor) scenegraph, Pivy
- Graphical interface: Interface creation, Interface creation completely in Python (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), PySide, PySide examples beginner, intermediate, advanced
- Macros: Macros, How to install macros
- Embedding: Embedding FreeCAD, Embedding FreeCADGui
- Other: Expressions, Code snippets, Line drawing function, FreeCAD vector math library (deprecated)
- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub