1.6 Quick Python tutorial

pyFormex is written in the Python language, and Python is also the scripting language of pyFormex. Since the intent of pyFormex is to design structures by using scripts, you will at least need to have some basic knowledge of Python before you can use pyFormex for your own projects.

There is ample documentation about Python freely available on the web. If you are new to Python, but have already some programming experience, the Python tutorial may be a good starting point. Or else, you can take a look at one of the beginners' guides.

Do not be be afraid of having to learn a new programming language: Python is known as own of the easiest languages to get started with: just a few basic concepts suffice to produce quite powerful scripts. Most developers and users of pyFormex have started without any knowledge of Python.

To do: Introduce the (for pyFormex users) most important Python concepts.