Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming. Python is widely used in various domains such as web development, data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and more.
MicroStation is a premier computer-aided design (CAD) software for infrastructure design. It empowers architects and engineers to bring their visions to life, present their designs to their clients, and deliver their projects to the community.
The MicroStation 2024.0 (SDK) release, has introduced Python scripting. Python's simplicity and power, combined with MicroStation's robust design capabilities, make for a powerful combination. Users can now write Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks, create and modify design elements, apply intelligence through Item Types, construct reports and use many other features. This not only saves time but also reduces the chance of errors.
Moreover, Python's extensive ecosystem of libraries can be leveraged within MicroStation, opening even more possibilities. For instance, you could use a library like pandas to analyze and visualize your design data or use a library like requests to interact with web services directly from MicroStation.
MicroStation's Python API is a thin wrapper of the MicroStation C++ API. Understanding the core concepts of working with DGN Files and MicroStation from the C++ API directly relates for use with the Python API.
The MicroStation 2025.0 (SDK) release, has introduced the Python Assistant that is an AI chatbot and learning model designed around the MicroStation Python code, samples and documentation; provide the most accurate AI chat responses available to MicroStation users, administrators and developers alike. To get the most out of the Python Assistant make sure you take a moment to review some of the best practices of AI chatbot Prompt Engineering: Prompts. Prompt Engineering.
Helpful resources to kickstart your MicroStation Python journey:
Python: Documentation | API Presentations | FAQs | GitHub | Samples | Wikis | Blogs