Poser Python Methods Manual

PoserPython 1 Methods Manual PoserPython Methods Manual for Windows and Mac OS X® 2 PoserPython Methods Manual Trademark and Copyright Notice Please visit http://poser8.smithmicro.com for Poser, the Poser logo, PoserFusion and the Smith Micro Logo are updates and changes to this manual.” trademarks and or registered trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc. Poser copyright © 1991-2009 All Rights Reserved. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders . Licensed product. PoserPython 3 Methods Manual Chapter 1: Basic PoserPython however, is that a programmer can change the code and see the results very quickly without having to wait for the code to compile. Additions, edits, and deletions become fast and Concepts simple. PoserPython consists of a standard Python interpreter that has This section describes some of PoserPython’s basic concepts in been extended to recognize and execute commands that are not order to provide context. included with the standard Python language. PoserPython scripts written using the customized commands will only work with the Poser ProPack or subsequent versions (5 and on). You can, however, How Python Integrates with pass data back and forth between Poser and other Python scripts, programming languages, and applications. Poser The standard Poser application contains volumes of data about There are two basic types of programming languages: each item (figure, scene, light, camera, prop, etc.) found within a given scene. You control these parameters via the mouse and • Compiled: A special program called a compiler reads the interface elements such as menus, buttons, dials, etc. However, you code written by the programmer, translates it into a form cannot directly manipulate the data i…