I was going to suggest the same. I dabbled around not too long ago with MEL, Python, and C++, and C++ seems the most straightforward as you can talk directly to the API whereas the other two require you go through layers of bloat and indirection. The unfortunate part of using C++ is you still have to rely on scripting for UI elements.
Matt -----Original Message----- From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Yi Liang Siew Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 8:41 AM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Softimage Python versus Maya Python I dunno about everyone else, but I actually really like PyCharm a lot these days (went from NPP to Sublime to PyCharm). Being able to debug Python scripts is super helpful in Maya/XSI :) (haven't gotten around to trying to connect it with Nuke as well yet hehe) I don't really like PyMEL that much, I only use it when I need quick access to vector math functions etc....Now that I'm more familiar with C++, I have to say the advice of everyone here to go ahead and 'do it in C++' from the get-go is a lot less painful overall than dealing with all the SWIG-stuff that I would have to go through when using PyMEL or OpenMaya. :D
