Programming languages

[ghao]

Hello,

I am new to Visual Components. My questions are:

1. Do python and .net API have the same feature, or python API provides more features?
2. If I program in python, is premium or professional edition required?

Thank you!

[captain_feature]

Hy,

1. In my Oppinion .Net-Api is the big Brother of Python-Api, but with Python there are some usefull Extensions e.g. Robot2…

2. Professional

Regards
Feature

[ghao]

Thank you very much for your reply!

If I only have essiential edition, does this mean that I have only one option (.net api)?

[captain_feature]

@ghao

If I only have essiential edition, does this mean that I have only one option (.net api)?

Hy,

no you can also do some Python commands…

You can’t access Python Scripts in components because the Modelling Tab is available from license Professional…

Regards
Feature

[TSy]

Difference between the APIs

The main differences are: With .NET you can extend the user interface and thus create rich UIs, with Python you can only make “UI” using properties. With Python you can program simulation logic that runs as part of the simulation, with .NET implementing such logic is limited. Python scripts within components are saved with the simulation model, .NET add-ons you always need to distribute and install separately. Python code is also easily editable for customization, while .NET add-ons will need …

[ghao]

Thank you for your answer.