Python Scripts

[OFW]

What are python scripts and how do you use them?

[Jherrith]

Tricky subject they are in the simplest form a one click solution designed by content developers to perform certain tasks.

There are two locations for most of them on the main stage on the tool bar under Windows > Python scripts, or Scripts >

And then one in the Material room on the advanced tab in the Wacro pane

Basically they simplify complicated tasks down to a couple of clicks. It is a matter of reading the read me's for them and deciding if you want or need to use them to add depth or a certain feel to your render.

[Jherrith]

Each one of them is for a different task or function and regrettably there is no one answer fits all for python scripts.

I like to use the ones in the material room for adding sub surface scattering on realistic skin textures to add more depth to them and before I learned how to do cell shading I used the Set Up Toon Render frequently.

[OFW]

ok, do I have to have a python editor to use them?

[Jherrith]

The simple answer is no

In the general preferences on the tab for Miscellaneous you will find a radio button that says Set Python Editor what it does is open a browse dialog box for you to select the application you want to use to edit Poser Python scripts. Usually Notepad or Notepad++

[OFW]

ahh, ok :)  That was what had me questioning it.

[Jherrith]

You're welcome

[OFW]

Thank you:)  For ALL of your help...I've no doubt I'll have more questions as things go along...so it's nice to know that there are knowledgeable people out there who are willing to lend a hand :) :kiss: