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The Python Editor provides a robust environment for end users to create scripts and tools, and to interact with MotionBuilder through Python.

The Python Editor enables you to execute single-line scripts, multi-line scripts, and global scripts. It also enables you to configure MotionBuilder to receive scripts remotely, develop automation scripts, load and save script information as well as create custom MotionBuilder tools.

Some of the functionalities supported by the Python Editor include:

The Python Editor tool consists of the following areas: the toolbar, the interactive console, and the work area.

Python Editor: A. Toolbar B. Interactive console C. Work area

You can resize the Python Editor window by dragging any corner or border of the window.

This release of the software supports Python version 2.6.4 and includes the entire Python Package - a benefit to users who no longer need to download the entire package from http://www.python.org to make use of specific functions that ship with the standard Python install.

Accessing and Downloading the MotionBuilder SDK Help

The MotionBuilder 2014 SDK Help encompasses the MotionBuilder SDK Programmer's Guide, the API Reference, and the Python Reference.

The MotionBuilder SDK Help is not included with the software installation. Instead, MotionBuilder calls the SDK Help from a web location.

We encourage you to consult regularly the http://www.autodesk.com/motionbuilder-sdkdoc-2014-enu on the website to see the latest updates.

To access the MotionBuilder SDK Help via the MotionBuilder software:

  1. Launch MotionBuilder.
  2. From the menu bar, select Help MotionBuilder SDK Help.

    The web-based MotionBuilder SDK Help launches.

To access the MotionBuilder SDK Help via the web:

To download the MotionBuilder SDK Help on your system and access the Help:

  1. Go to: http://www.autodesk.com/me-sdk-docs.
  2. Click the Download link next to the Autodesk MotionBuilder 2014 SDK Documentation.
    Note Extracting the Help in the MotionBuilder root directory may require administrator permission.
  3. Save and extract the .zip file.
  4. Double-click the folder you just created and then double-click the index.html file.

    The MotionBuilder SDK Help launches.

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