find a way to trigger the process without being wired into the rest of the graph

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So that the documentation nodes can be isolated, but then still trigger on every update cycle

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Copilot says:

Yes, you can connect your Python node to the update cycle in Grasshopper using the Grasshopper API. This way, your script will run whenever the graph updates, without relying on a fixed timer. Here's a general approach:

1. Use the GH_Document Events: Grasshopper's GH_Document class has events that you can subscribe to, such as SolutionStart and SolutionEnd. These events are triggered whenever the Grasshopper document (graph) updates.

2. Create a Custom Component: You can create a custom Grasshopper component in Python that subscribes to these events. Here's a basic example:

   import Grasshopper
   import GhPython
   import Rhino
   
   class CustomComponent(GhPython.Component):
       def __init__(self):
           self.OnPingDocument().SolutionStart += self.OnSolutionStart
   
       def OnSolutionStart(self, sender, e):
           # Your custom code here
           print("Graph updated!")
   
       def RunScript(self, input):
           # Your main script logic here
           pass
   
   # Instantiate the component
   component = CustomComponent()

3. Add the Component to Grasshopper: You can add this custom component to your Grasshopper canvas. It will automatically run your custom code whenever the graph updates.

This approach ensures that your Python script runs only when the graph updates, without needing to be connected to the main graph or relying on a fixed timer.

Would you like more detailed instructions or help with a specific part of this process?

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 05/09/2024
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