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# Creating a Python Code Object Using the Rhino SDK

This article explains how to use the Rhino SDK to create a Python code object.

Note: To learn how to create a Python Code Object using the Rhino FCP UI, see [Creating and Running a Python Code Object](/creating-and-running-code-objects/creating-and-running-a-python-code-object.md).

### Prerequisites

Before starting this process, you should have already:

1. Created a Project using the Rhino SDK or the User Interface (UI).
2. Created an Input Data Schema using the Rhino SDK or UI.
3. \[Optional] Created an Output Data Schema using the Rhino SDK or UI. If you choose not to create an output Data Schema, the system will auto-generate the Data Schema of the output for your Code.

### Import your Python Dependencies

```python
import rhino_health as rh
from rhino_health.lib.endpoints.code.code_objects_dataclass import (
    CodeObject,
    CodeObjectCreateInput,
    CodeTypes,
    CodeRunType
)
import getpass
```

Note: Remember to change all lines with CHANGE\_ME comments above them in all the blocks below.

### Log into the Rhino SDK using your FCP Credentials

Your username will be the email address you log into the Rhino FCP platform with.

```python
print("Logging In")
# CHANGE_ME: MY_USERNAME
my_username = "MY_USERNAME"

session = rh.login(username=my_username, password=getpass.getpass())
print("Logged In")
```

### Get Supporting FCP Information Needed to Create Your Code Object

At this point, you will need the name of your project, your *input Data Schema* name, optionally your *output Data Schema* name, and your Python code. You can also retrieve each object's UUID by following the instructions here: [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-faqs.md)

```python
# CHANGE_ME: YOUR_FCP_PROJECT_NAME
project = session.project.get_project_by_name('YOUR_FCP_PROJECT_NAME')

# CHANGE_ME: INPUT_SCHEMA_NAME & Possibly Version Number too
input_schema = session.project.get_data_schema_by_name('INPUT_SCHEMA_NAME', project_uid=project.uid, version=1)

# CHANGE_ME: OUTPUT_SCHEMA_NAME & Possibly Version Number too
output_schema = session.project.get_data_schema_by_name('OUTPUT_SCHEMA_NAME', project_uid=project.uid, version=1)

# CHANGE_ME: PYTHON_CODE
python_code = """PYTHON_CODE"""
```

### Create Your Python Code Object

During the creation of your `CodeObject`, you will provide it with various pieces of data similar to how a Code Object is created within the UI. You will give the `CodeObject` a name, description, `input_data_schema_uids`, `output_data_schema_uids`, `project_uid`, `code_object_type`, and the `config` where you will provide your Python code and other information dependent on your code run type.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Default Code Run Type" %}

```auto
code_object_params = CodeObjectCreateInput(
	# CHANGE_ME: CODE_OBJECT_NAME
	name = "CODE_OBJECT_NAME",

	# CHANGE_ME: CODE_OBJECT_DESCRIPTION
	description = "CODE_OBJECT_DESCRIPTION",

	input_data_schema_uids = [input_schema.uid],
        # output_schema.uid or None to Infer Output Data Schema
	output_data_schema_uids = [output_schema.uid],
	project_uid = project.uid,

	code_object_type = CodeTypes.PYTHON_CODE,

	config = {
		"code_run_type": CodeRunType.DEFAULT,
		"python_code": python_code
	}
)

code_object = session.code.create_code_object(code_object_params)
print(f"Got Code Object '{code_object.name}' with UID {code_object.uid}")
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Auto-Container Snippet Code Run Type" %}

```auto
code_object_params = CodeObjectCreateInput(
	# CHANGE_ME: CODE_OBJECT_NAME
	name = "CODE_OBJECT_NAME",

	# CHANGE_ME: CODE_OBJECT_DESCRIPTION
	description = "CODE_OBJECT_DESCRIPTION",

	input_data_schema_uids = [input_schema.uid],
        # output_schema.uid or None to Infer Output Data Schema
	output_data_schema_uids = [output_schema.uid],
	project_uid = project.uid,

	code_object_type = CodeTypes.PYTHON_CODE,

	config = {
		"code_run_type": CodeRunType.AUTO_CONTAINER_SNIPPET,
		"python_code": python_code
	}
)

code_object = session.code.create_code_object(code_object_params)
print(f"Got Code Object '{code_object.name}' with UID {code_object.uid}")
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Auto-Container File Code Run Type" %}

```auto
code_object_params = CodeObjectCreateInput(
	# CHANGE_ME: CODE_OBJECT_NAME
	name = "CODE_OBJECT_NAME",

	# CHANGE_ME: CODE_OBJECT_DESCRIPTION
	description = "CODE_OBJECT_DESCRIPTION",

	input_data_schema_uids = [input_schema.uid],
        # output_schema.uid or None to Infer Output Data Schema
	output_data_schema_uids = [output_schema.uid],
	project_uid = project.uid,

	code_object_type = CodeTypes.PYTHON_CODE,

	config = {
		"code_run_type": CodeRunType.AUTO_CONTAINER_FILE,
		"python_code": python_code
	}
)

code_object = session.code.create_code_object(code_object_params)
print(f"Got Code Object '{code_object.name}' with UID {code_object.uid}")
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

**Getting Help**

If you have received an error or run into any issues throughout the process, please reach out to <support@rhinohealth.com> for more assistance.