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# Scripting with Python FBX

This section explains how to install, configure, and script with Python FBX.

## What is Python FBX?

Python FBX is a Python binding for the C++ library of FBX SDK. It allows you to write Python scripts that can use many of the classes and member functions of FBX SDK.

Python FBX is suitable for applications that can:

- Set Import/Export options.
- Browse a scene’s node hierarchy.
- Browse the scene’s objects to determine their types.
- Get/Set property values for selected objects.
- Use the above features to import/export files of any of the file formats supported by FBX.

#### Topics in this section

- Platforms supported
- Installing Python FBX
- Using Python FBX with Eclipse
- Importing FBX libraries into your Python script
- Classes and member functions
- Differences between FBX SDK and Python FBX
- List of Python Fbx classes