# Getting started - Scripting

Simplygon will start the optimization once the Simplygon command is executed in combination with a Pipeline object or a Pipeline file-path. Execute either the MEL- or Python version of the script by pressing the double-arrow in the script windows's menu-bar to start the processing, the optimized scene will be returned to Maya automatically once the processing has completed.

    # Accessing Simplygon UI

    Simplygon 9.2 enable script access to a set of functions provided by the Simplygon UI. These functions can be accessed through MEL.

    Function table:

    Function Argument Description
    LoadPipelineFromFile string filePath Loads specified pipeline into Simplygon UI
    SavePipelineToFile string filePath Saves pipeline loaded in the Simplygon UI to specified file

    Script examples:

      IMPORTANT NOTE - Scripting and UI modules

      The Simplygon Maya scripting - and UI modules are separate plug-ins. The scripting module encapsulates the import and export logic as well as scripting capabilities. The UI module is a separate layer that communicates with the scripting layer. Communication between these modules require both modules to be loaded.

      Dependencies:

      • The scripting module can be used without other dependencies (through script functions)
      • The UI module must be used in combination with the scripting module

      # Next steps

      Get to know how to use the Simplygon Maya plug-in: