Rapid algorithm prototyping in Gocad using Python plugin.

@inproceedings{211_antoine,
 abstract = { Python is a modern and intuitive programming language which is very convenient for fast
prototyping of algorithms. The strengths of this interpreted and portable language are many, in
particular a large set of standard libraries, possibility to talk to other languages, a fast learning
curve, and fast execution times. In this paper, we introduce a new Gocad plugin which couples
Python and Gocad commands. Currently, this plugin currently oers the same functionalities as
the existing TCL wizard system, with increased ease of programming and access to the rich Python
libraries. In particular, it can be used to make Gocad scripts more generic using parametric names
of both properties and objects. This is illustrated by an implementation of typical image processing
techniques such as dilation and erosion on 3D grids. },
 author = { Antoine, Christophe AND Caumon, Guillaume },
 booktitle = { Proc. 28th Gocad Meeting, Nancy },
 title = { Rapid algorithm prototyping in Gocad using Python plugin. },
 year = { 2008 }
}