How to export mdl substance graph with python API

[guy_M]

Hi,

I have a python script to create mdl graph only, OK it works fine,
At the end of this script I want to create my mdl file, but :
If I use batchtools like this <batchtools.__sbscall(sbsenum.BatchToolsEnum.MDLTOOLS, 'sbs-pkg-export', .... > it don't work because of the integration of "mdltools.exe"
I can launch a subprocess.run('mdltools.exe  sbs-pkg-export ...... ') but the sub process parse again all the mdl directory, it's take a long time, it's a pity, because we already loaded mdl libraries to launch the script.
I just want the command behind the Substance Designer button "Export mdl module" in summary 

Thank you in advance for your help.

Guy.

[DavidAllegorithmic]

Hi Guy,

The way to get an mdl file out of an sbs file is using the mdl tools.
It's unfortunate the performance isn't great. Let me know if this is a deal breaker for you, it might be possible to bundle up a bunch of mdl graphs in one sbs file and export them in one go instead of doing one off exports.

[guy_M]

Hi David,

This poor performance is embarrassing for us.
Indeed, grouping all the mdl graphs and exporting them at one time would be a good compromise.
I am interested in this solution, if you can tell me how to do it and keep me informed.

Thanks in advance.

Guy Mougel.