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ACP in-app scripting API 2026 R1

create_parallel_selection_rule

Last update: 16.07.2026

Model.create_parallel_selection_rule(name, id=None, origin=None, direction=None, pos_distance=None, neg_distance=None, relative_rule_type=False, use_global_coordinate_system=None, rosette=None, include_rule_type=True)

Create a new parallel selection rule.

Parameters

  • name: Name of the rule.
  • origin: Origin of the parallel selection rule.
  • direction: Direction of the parallel selection rule.
  • pos_distance: Positive distance of the parallel selection rule.
  • neg_distance: Negative distance of the parallel selection rule.
  • relative_rule_type: If True, then the parameters are evaluated relative to size of the object.
  • use_global_coordinate_system: Use global coordinate system to define rule parameters.
  • rosette: Rosette used if use_global_coordinate_system is false.
  • include_rule_type: Include or exclude area in rule.

Returns

The created parallel selection rule.

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