E3.series API Scripting with Python: Moving Beyond VBScript

Here’s What We’ll Show You

Many engineering teams rely on custom VBScript automations in E3.series to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce design errors, generate reports, and connect with other applications. With Microsoft phasing out VBScript , organizations need to prepare for the potential impact on these established workflows.

Python offers a modern alternative for developing and maintaining E3.series automations. But making the transition requires an understanding of the development tools, API connections, and differences between the two scripting languages.

In this webinar, we’ll show you how to get started with Python scripting in E3.series and what to consider when transitioning from VBScript. Through practical examples, you’ll see how Python can access E3.series project data, automate engineering tasks, and generate reports.

We’ll cover the tools needed to build and run Python scripts, demonstrate how to work with device and wire data, and walk through creating a simple bill of materials. We’ll also show how to launch Python scripts directly from E3.series menus.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How Microsoft’s VBScript deprecation affects existing E3.series scripts
• What you need to start developing Python scripts for E3.series
• How to connect a Python script to E3.series
• How to automate common tasks, including generating a bill of materials
• How to run Python scripts from E3.series menus
• Key differences and considerations when transitioning from VBScript to Python

Who should attend

• E3.series administrators
• CAD administrators
• Software developers
• Engineering managers
• IT managers

Speaker

Mark Mecca – Software Developer, Zuken USA

Mark Mecca is a software developer at Zuken USA. His role includes the design and development of extensions and add-on applications in E3.series. In addition to being a training instructor, Mark is also responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing features in various products. In his spare time, Mark is a musician and an avid golfer.