API Question Python in Orbiter

[EarthMoon]

Is there a way to use Python in Orbiter (to load Python modules) and to use the Orbiter API from Python?
I don't want things like "Take Orbiter source code, use a C/C++ lib to load Python and compile Orbiter" or even hacks (Process ID/Name injectors, etc.)

 

[Urwumpe]

Is there a way to use Python in Orbiter (to load Python modules) and to use the Orbiter API from Python?
I don't want things like "Take Orbiter source code, use a C/C++ lib to load Python and compile Orbiter" or even hacks (Process ID/Name injectors, etc.)

Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: You could also write a generic vessel DLL that exposes the Vessel API of Orbiter to Python, instead of going the full way and add internal Python Support. Same for generic Plugins or MFDs. There is nothing that prevents you from writing a more or less generic MFD that can be extended by Python.

You could take a look at the Lua support of Orbiter to see how it is done.