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Python binding for the Archicad JSON command interface

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Archicad Python Interface

Project Description

This is the official Python binding for the Archicad JSON command interface.

This package provides a convenient way to write simple scripts to support your Archicad workflow, e.g. by automating repetitive tasks.

The set of available commands will increase with each release.

Requirements

  • Archicad 24 beta 3 or later.
  • Python 3.7 or later (Tcl/Tk is recommended)

Getting started

  • Install the package with pip
  • Optional: Enable the experimental Python palette in Archicad
  • Run your own scripts either from the command line or directly from ARCHICAD

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Release notes

28.3000

Here's an overview of the changes included in this release:

  • GetSelectedElements
    • A new parameter called onlySupportedTypes has been added.
      • When set to true, only elements with types supported by other JSON API commands will be returned.
  • GetAttributesIndices
    • A new function that provides requested indices and GUIDs for given attributes.
  • New Attribute related classes were introduced:
    1. AttributeIndexAndGuid
    2. AttributeIndexAndGuidWrapperItem
    3. AttributeIndexAndGuidOrError

27.3000

This release focuses primarily on maintenance, ensuring continued support for our users.

Here's an overview of the changes included in this release:

  • New Attribute related classes were introduced and some former classes were removed.
  • CreateAttributeFolders uses a list of AttributeFolderCreationParameters instead of AttributeFolders.
  • DeleteAttributeFolders uses AttributeFolderIds instead of AttributeFolders.
  • GetAttributeFolder and GetAttributeFolderContent functions are removed.
  • GetAttributeFolders uses AttributeFolders instead of DetailedAttributeFolders.
  • MoveAttributesAndFolders uses AttributeFolderIds parameters instead of the AttributeFolders.
  • RenameAttributeFolder was renamed to RenameAttributeFolders and uses AttributeFolderRenameParameters instead of the two previous parameters.

26.3000

  • Preparation for Archicad 26 release.
  • More navigator item types are handled
  • New attribute-related commands (folder handling) are introduced
  • Property handling: return info on property default values
  • Removed those attribute types which are not attributes in Archicad reality
  • Classification systems are introduced
  • Property groups are now available
  • Selected elements' identifiers can be queried

25.3000

  • More properties became available. For example, the dynamic enum-typed built-in properties (like Structural Function, Position and Renovation Status) are available from AC25. Those can be retrieved and modified.

25.2255

  • ExecuteAddOnCommand and IsAddOnCommandAvailable commands require command namespace instead of developerId and localId.

25.1100

  • Preparation for ARCHICAD 25 release.
  • New commands were introduced.

25.326

  • Preparation for Archicad 25 release.
  • New commands were introduced.

24.3000

  • An unexpected Runtime Error is fixed.

24.2310b3

  • Beta release. Compatible with the official Archicad beta 3.
  • Doesn't compatible with earlier (preview) versions.

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