May 19th 2025

VE Tech Tips - Using Python within the VE

VE Tech Tips - Using Python within the VE

The VE empowers users to automate processes, harvest data and create bespoke reports by using the built-in VE Script Python Editor. 

In this VE Tech Tip, we explore how to use Python within IESVE to create bespoke reports, build diagrams and automate workflows.

  • Use our Navigator sample scripts, including an overheating analysis tool 
  • Access free downloadable scripts from the Content Store
  • Learn the fundamentals of scripting with our API examples and help guides
  • Discover how to write your own custom scripts
  • Create Sankey diagram visualisations with our VE Sankey module

Watch the video below for a practical overview of using Python within the VE.

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