Using Python for RV_Init callbacks of relational views

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Want to use Python to implement an RV_Init callback in an .xsivw file? Here’s how:

<script language="Python"><![CDATA[
def RV_Init( in_rv ):
	Application.LogMessage( "RV_Init" )
	
	# COM programming ( in_rv is pointer to IUnknown ) 
	import pythoncom
	oRV = in_rv.QueryInterface( pythoncom.IID_IDispatch )
	
	import win32com.client.dynamic
	oRV = win32com.client.dynamic.Dispatch( oRV )
	
	Application.LogMessage( Application.Classname(oRV) )
	
	for i in range(0,oRV.Views.Count):
		oView = oRV.Views(i)
		Application.LogMessage( oView.Name + " " + oView.type 	)

]]></script>

Softimage 2011 and Python

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On Windows, Python 2.6.4 is automatically installed with Softimage 2011. You don’t need to install Python or pywin32 yourself, unless you need to use a different version of Python.

If you need to use a different version of Python, then you can turn off the Use Python installed with Softimage preference.

What is logged in SoftimageLicense.log when Softimage cannot connect to the license server

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This is what you’ll see in SoftimageLicense.log if Softimage cannot connect to the license server.
For example, if ADSKFLEX_LICENSE_FILE is pointing to the wrong server, you’ll see this sequence of errors in the log:

  • Cannot connect to server
  • License check out failed
  • The desired vendor daemon is down
  • License check out failed
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	Reason=Fatal error
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	ComputerName=MTL-EXAMPLE
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	OS=6.0.6001.Service Pack 1
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	File=AdlmIntNWFBLicense.cpp,Line=684
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	VendorID=3 [FLEXLM-NW]
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	VendorError=-15 [Cannot connect to server]
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	FLEXLM-NW=v11.6.1.3 build 72149 x64_n6
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	Reason=Fatal error
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	ComputerName=MTL-EXAMPLE
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	OS=6.0.6001.Service Pack 1
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	File=AdlmIntNWFBLicense.cpp,Line=667
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:22	AdlmIntError=20 [License check out failed]
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	Reason=Fatal error
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	ComputerName=MTL-EXAMPLE
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	OS=6.0.6001.Service Pack 1
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	File=AdlmIntNWFBLicense.cpp,Line=684
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	VendorID=3 [FLEXLM-NW]
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	VendorError=-97 [The desired vendor daemon is down]
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	FLEXLM-NW=v11.6.1.3 build 72149 x64_n6
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	Reason=Fatal error
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	ComputerName=MTL-EXAMPLE
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	OS=6.0.6001.Service Pack 1
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	File=AdlmIntNWFBLicense.cpp,Line=667
6016	2010/03/15	12:40:41	AdlmIntError=20 [License check out failed]

Finding the SoftimageLicense.log file

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The SoftimageLicense.log file is located in the %TEMP% folder. To find or open the log file, you can simply type %TEMP% in the Windows Search box, in File > Open dialogs, or in the Windows Explorer address bar. The environment variable is automatically expanded to its full value (which is something like “C:\Users\blairs\AppData\Local\Temp”) when you press ENTER.

For example, click the Windows button, type %TEMP%\SoftimageLicense.log in the search box, and then press Enter (or click SoftimageLicense.log in the search results).

Subscription Center down for maintenance this weekend

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This weekend, the Sub Center and related sites such as registeronce will be down for a maintenance upgrade.
The scheduled downtime is from 12 Friday 4PM PDT to 14 Sunday 5PM PDT.
In EST, that’s from 7PM Friday till 8PM Sunday.

The new Create Service Request form will include several changes. First, when you fill in the form, you’ll be asked to pick your Issue from a drop-down list. For example, the Issue might be “Software won’t Start, Crashes or Hangs” or “Need technical assistance with Licensing” or “Suggesting a Change in the product”.

Next, and more interesting (at least to me), is that when you submit your SR (service request), the system will automatically search the autodesk.com KB for the answer to your question. Whatever you type in the Summary box will be used as the search text.