Python Sample Import Images as Symbols.md

How to install

Create a new Vectorworks document and add a new Script resource in the resource browser. Use the text below for the script and make sure you select Python language.

How the sample works

import os

major, minor, maintenance, platform = vs.GetVersion()
isMac = False
if platform == 1: isMac = True

# define a location to import the images
importPt = (0,0)

symCreatedCnt = 0

err, dirPath = vs.GetFolder('Select a Folder')
if err == 0: # no-error
    hsfDirPath = dirPath
    if isMac: ok, hsfDirPath = vs.ConvertPosix2HSFPath(dirPath)

    fileIndex = 1
    while True: # loop the files
        fileName = vs.GetFilesInFolder(hsfDirPath, fileIndex)
        fileIndex += 1

        if fileName == '': # no more files
            break

        name, ext = os.path.splitext(fileName)
        if ext.lower() == '.png' or ext.lower() == '.jpg':
            imagePath = os.path.join(dirPath, fileName)

            vs.BeginSym(name)
            hImage = vs.ImportImageFile(imagePath, importPt)
            vs.EndSym()
            symCreatedCnt += 1

vs.AlrtDialog('Done! Created ', symCreatedCnt, ' symbols.')

See Also

Python basic information: Python

Script Function Reference