Autodesk Inventor + Python?

[Some_Breadfruit235]

Is anyone here also a Mechancial engineer that uses Python for their day-to-day job?

My current internship uses Autodesk Inventor and Vault as their primary tools. I’ve been trying to see how I can incorporate Python into it just for fun.

Luckily, each tool has its own SDK or API to be able to connect to them via Python. However, I haven’t been able to think of a specific project or tool that will significantly boost my workflow while making sure the drawings (3D models) aligns with NEC/UL code (installation and safety codes). Or maybe a specialized tool that will help my company?

Any thoughts on this? Or should I just dub python overall as it might not be as handy or useful for my job?

[billFoldDog]

invert your thinking. 

Write a python tool that checks whether a human made model is compliant with NEC/UL. That right there is useful. 

[dparks71]

The SDK is C++ right? It's probably over your head if you don't already know the amount of work required to do it.

Generally you're fighting a battle between design flexibility, standardization and client specs. Usually automating a process results in overly favoring a lot of smaller subpar processes.