PythonConnect 1.1.0

PythonConnect

Seamlessly integrate Python 3 into C# applications.

Overview

PythonConnect provides an efficient way to execute Python 3 scripts directly from C# without requiring language translation. It enables asynchronous, parallel execution, and facilitates the communication between Python and C# threads.

With PythonConnect, you can:

• Run any Python 3 script within a C# application.
• Use Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and more.
• Run Python and C# in separate parallel processes, ensuring smooth communication.
• Keep the Python process active, avoiding reinitialization overhead.

Why PythonConnect?

As an alternative to Python.NET, IronPython, and subprocess-based solutions, PythonConnect offers:
✅ Full Python 3 Compatibility – Works with the latest Python versions.
✅ Anaconda Support – Manages environments and installs external Python libraries with ease.
✅ Seamless C# Integration – Directly execute Python scripts inside C# workflows.
✅ Multi-Threading – Runs Python scripts asynchronously alongside C# without blocking the main C# execution.
✅ Optimized Performance – Keeps Python process active, reducing initialization time at each execution.

How It Works

PythonConnect establishes a persistent Python process that runs in parallel with C#. Instead of launching a new Python instance for every script execution (which is slow), it maintains a background Python process that listens for execution requests.

Key Steps:

1. Parallel Execution – PythonConnect starts a background process running Python independently from C#.
2. Python Environment Setup – Requires Anaconda3, which manages dependencies and facilitates the initialization.
3. Asynchronous Communication – Data is exchanged between Python and C# in real-time without blocking execution.

Installation

Prerequisites

✅ Install Anaconda3 – Download Here

Getting started

1. Clone PythonConnect Repository – GitHub Repo
2. Set Up Paths in Visual Studio – Open PythonConnect.sln and configure Python paths.
3. Run the simple example – Launch the C# console application and see PythonConnect in action.

Use Cases

PythonConnect is ideal for:

• Scientific Computing – Use NumPy, SciPy, or Pandas for complex calculations.
• Complex Grasshopper Plugins – Manage multiple components efficiently in Rhino/Grasshopper.
• Performance-Critical Applications – Avoid reinitializing Python for each script call.

License

PythonConnect is open-source and available under the Apache 2.0 License.

📌 GitHub Repository: PythonConnect on GitHub 📌 More Details: see documentation under docs\documentation.pdf