Python

This post is going to be a little different than usual - normally Matthew does most of the writing for these posts, and then we cross post them on a few sites.

Everyone has had the experience of learning Python and trying to implement their new techniques in TouchDesigner. A common problem that many people have is trying to do while loops in TouchDesigner. A regular while loop is likely to make TouchDesigner crash, which can be a real buzz kill!

Python in TouchDesigner is a very powerful tool but one that can also be difficult to approach and can introduce performance issues in larger projects. One of our community members asked for tips on this tricky subject overall, when to use Python, and when to avoid it.

Let's get it out of the way: we all wish we could export an executable app from TouchDesigner. While we can't do that now, there are some good techniques we can use to make packaging small projects as we ship them out to customers or move them between different systems.

Python Tips'N'Tricks #1 Python Tips'N'Tricks #3 Python Tips'N'Tricks #4   PRoperties Properties are a really convinient way of making your extensions much more readable and easier to use. One prime example are parameters.

Touchdesigner already has a nice set of basic operators for building geometry like the SphereSOP or the GridSOP. However there might be use cases where you need to work with custom and adjustable geometry.

Easy to use Spout for Python library. automatically define the version of lib it need to use and load based on python version Now it can be used as any python library, just few lines of code Short video about how to use.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmI4zwSAajw false   Did you find it useful?

We've been having a lot of fun with our new Twitch streams (Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm Toronto!). We get to build interesting tools, learn new techniques, and work with the audience on their questions.