Is Python 3.x coming to Alibre Design Pro soon?

[CMick]

Just wondering if a newer version of Python is likely to land on Alibre Design Pro anytime soon?

 

[stepalibre]

A few examples using PythonNET and AlibreX.dll. This should work with any version of Alibre Design and Atom.

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GitHub - pythonnet/pythonnet: Python for .NET is a package that gives Python programmers nearly seamless integration with the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) and provides a powerful application scripting tool for .NET developers.

Python for .NET is a package that gives Python programmers nearly seamless integration with the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) and provides a powerful application scripting tool for .NET develo...

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[stepalibre]

If you’re looking to integrate or connect a Python 3 library with Alibre Design, this is already possible today. I have many Python 3 + AD scripts and projects. So, is it coming? Who knows. I can share workflows and solutions I’ve developed. I’m overhauling my development process and plan to add more projects, examples and documentation.

 

[CMick]

I guess this was more a question of when official/built-in support would be likely?
I searched up and apparently 2.7.x branch has been discontinued with no further security or maintenance updates for a while now.

 

[stepalibre]

I guess this was more a question of when official/built-in support would be likely?
I searched up and apparently 2.7.x branch has been discontinued with no further security or maintenance updates for a while now.

This does not affect Alibre Script, which uses IronPython 2.7.10.0.

IronPython.net /

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Release IronPython 2.7.10 · IronLanguages/ironpython2

This release adds .NET Core 3.1 support.

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The latest:

Release IronPython 2.7.12 · IronLanguages/ironpython2

This release resolves issues with .NET 6 and removes support for .NET Core 2.1.

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[CMick]

The last updates are 2 to 4 years ago for the 2.7.x branches from what I could see in those links.

Unless I skimmed over something?

 

[stepalibre]

The last updates are 2 to 4 years ago for the 2.7.x branches from what I could see in those links.

Unless I skimmed over something?

What are you trying to achieve? Do you want to use the latest Python version? PythonNET allows you to use Python 3 with Alibre Design APIs. The built in Alibre programming language Alibre Script is IronPython. IronPython 2.7.10 and Python 2.7.10 can be used with Alibre as is. Yes, it is outdated and not modern. However, its use within Alibre Design is acceptable (for now).

I agree that an updated Python version is preferred, but it is not necessarily required for an integrated programming language.

More options: AlibreX.dll + IronPython3
https://github.com/IronLanguages/ironpython3

 

[stepalibre]

What are you trying to achieve? Do you want to use the latest Python version? PythonNET allows you to use Python 3 with Alibre Design APIs. The built in Alibre programming language Alibre Script is IronPython. IronPython 2.7.10 and Python 2.7.10 can be used with Alibre as is. Yes, it is outdated and not modern. However, its use within Alibre Design is acceptable (for now).

I agree that an updated Python version is preferred, but it is not necessarily required for an integrated programming language.

More options: AlibreX.dll + IronPython3
https://github.com/IronLanguages/ironpython3

IronPython 3 + AlibreX.dll scripting:

LibraryVB.dll source:

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Release IronPython 3.4.1 · IronLanguages/ironpython3

On behalf of the IronPython team, I'm very happy to announce the release of IronPython 3.4.0. The runtime targets are .NET Framework 4.6.2, .NET Core 3.1 and .NET 6. The baseline for IronPython 3.4...

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Not officially built-in or supported but the pieces are available today.

 

[CMick]

Just wanting to know if/when python 3 official support is coming to Alibre Design.
That’s all I’m trying to achieve really. Nothing more or less.

 

[stepalibre]

I'd love it if V28/29 would use Python 3, but there are many more important items on the list.