Hello Plugin

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"""The hello world of python scripting in Substance 3D Painter
"""

from PySide2 import QtWidgets
import substance_painter.ui

plugin_widgets = []
"""Keep track of added ui elements for cleanup"""

def start_plugin():
    """This method is called when the plugin is started."""
    # Create a simple text widget
    hello_widget = QtWidgets.QTextEdit()
    hello_widget.setText("Hello from python scripting!")
    hello_widget.setReadOnly(True)
    hello_widget.setWindowTitle("Hello Plugin")
    # Add this widget as a dock to the interface
    substance_painter.ui.add_dock_widget(hello_widget)
    # Store added widget for proper cleanup when stopping the plugin
    plugin_widgets.append(hello_widget)

def close_plugin():
    """This method is called when the plugin is stopped."""
    # We need to remove all added widgets from the UI.
    for widget in plugin_widgets:
        substance_painter.ui.delete_ui_element(widget)
    plugin_widgets.clear()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    start_plugin()