We initially introduced a Python API in 2008. That Python API was a lightweight cover over our C API and did not feel like Python. That API also required Python to be installed along with Tecplot 360 which CAUSED installation conflicts. FINALLY, scripts written using that API had to be RUN within Tecplot 360, making it very difficult to debug your script.

PyTecplot is a completely redesigned API that embraces SEVERAL features of the Python language making it a more natural INTERFACE to use within a Python script. It is now a pure-python module that loads Tecplot 360's libraries on import.

We initially introduced a Python API in 2008. That Python API was a lightweight cover over our C API and did not feel like Python. That API also required Python to be installed along with Tecplot 360 which caused installation conflicts. Finally, scripts written using that API had to be run within Tecplot 360, making it very difficult to debug your script.

PyTecplot is a completely redesigned API that embraces several features of the Python language making it a more natural interface to use within a Python script. It is now a pure-python module that loads Tecplot 360's libraries on import.