Python 3, Part 1 (Expressions)

The goal of this tutorial is to introduce Blender users, whether or not they are programmers, to Python 3. Blender 2.5 supports Python 3 scripts, which can let you program Blender behavioer very precisely. Of course, before you can create Blender scripts, you need to know Python 3. We will use the Blender 2.5 Scripting environment, which includes a Python console that supports most (but not all) of Python 3, as well as a fully featured text editor, with advanced features such as autocomplete and automatic indenting of code. I will point out where Blender's Python implementation differs from the standard Python 3 distribution. There are minor differences, none that should prevent you from writing fully featured scripts in Blender 2.5.

2.50 Alpha 1 Python Part 1

The purpose of this video is to give you an idea of the Python scripting environment in the new Blender 2.5, as well as to give you places to start if you either don't know Python at all, or are new to programming. Don't be afraid if you are not a programmer. Python is not a difficult language to learn. This tutorial is based on Blender Labrat (mfoxdogg) tour of the Python setup in Blender 2.5, and the Blender 2.5 Python API introduction at blender.org. I based this tutorial on Blender 2.5 Alpha 1, released in mid-February, 2010.