Code Editor (IDE) for Python API Development in Hypermesh

Kristian Garner
Kristian Garner Altair Community Member
edited May 7 in Community Q&A

I'm currently exploring the new Python API and wondering if there is a way to use a proper code editor to run scripts / interact with Hypermesh entities / view info in the output terminal (e.g. like Spyder or VS Code).  I have spoken with Altair previously and I think the Compose editor might be intended for this purpose, but not sure if how it works or how to get hold of it (I think it might be a separate installation?).  Is this available in 2023.1? If not, when will it be?

n.b. I think if it is not planned, then any such code editor may want to be packaged along with Hypermesh?

I am currently using the Python Idle console (in HM) which is fine for code snippets, but not larger programs.

Thanks,

Kristian

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  • Michal Stefuca_21473
    Michal Stefuca_21473
    Altair Employee
    edited May 7

    Hi Kristian,

    We are planning to integrate a light version of Compose in HyperMesh which will facilitate script debugging and editing. The project is ongoing.

    Currently, we do not support using third party tools as a debugger. We will explore the possibilities once the Compose integration is finalized.

    Thanks,

    Michal Stefuca
    Automation & Customization

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