Index of Python Class Libraries

Use the maptek.vulcan class modules to interact with Vulcan data structures such as block models, Isis databases, design databases, and triangulations. Similarly, they can be used to create and edit points, lines, polygons, arrows, text, object attributes and more.

Use the maptek.vulcan_gui class modules to interact with the graphical user interface options to create panels, select objects from the screen, or change graphical properties of design objects.

Class Libraries for maptek.vulcan

To use any of these classes, the following code must be inserted at the top of your scripts.

from maptek import vulcan

Class	Function
attributes	Class to manipulate and edit templated attributes of an object.
block_model	Access to Vulcan block models. Allows read/write/create functionality.
callback	Class to register callbacks to applicable tools through the Vulcan interface.
dgd	Access to Vulcan design databases. Allows adding layers and design objects.
grid	Access to Vulcan grid data.
isisdb	Isis database interface. Generally used for working with drillhole and sample data.
layer	Layers for design object storage and access.
mapio	Access to Vulcan map files.
metadata	Class for manipulating design object metadata in a format similar to a dictionary.
obj polyline arrow dimension text text3D	Vulcan design object classes. All classes inherit the functionality in the 'obj' class.
point	Point type that is used for any Vulcan design objects.
section_width	Class for controlling section widths in design data.
tri_attributes	Triangulation attribute data.
triangulation	Class for manipulating Vulcan triangulation properties.
variant	Class to load and save a specification file.

Class Libraries for maptek.vulcan_gui

To use any of these classes, the following code must be inserted at the top of your scripts.

from maptek import vulcan_gui

Use the maptek.vulcan_gui class modules to interact with the graphical user interface options to create panels, select objects from the screen, or change graphical properties of design objects.

Class	Function
gui	Class to provide interfaces to the Vulcan Graphical User Interface functionality such as dialog boxes and handling objects.
gui_options	Class to manipulate display and loading options.
gpan	Class for displaying Vulcan gpan panels. These panels demonstrate higher levels of functionality (callbacks) and additional features such as grids.
panel	General purpose panel building class that supports file selectors, list selectors, inputs, checkboxes, etc.
pick point	Class for picking points from Vulcan.
selection	Class for selecting and manipulating object data in Vulcan.
temp_object	Class for adding temporary objects in Vulcan for display or annotation.