Custom Plant Pot Creator (Blender Script)

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I'm learning Blender and Python and found there aren't a lot of standard house plant pots on Thingiverse so I'm gonna fix that. This Blender file contains a python script to easily generate 3D models for plant pots of various dimensions / specifications. I've also included several different pots exported to STL.
The script requires Blender 2.8+ as they changed some of the API calls that I'm using. As soon as you open the file in Blender, you'll see detailed instructions on how to edit the parameters, run the script and export to STL. I wrote the instructions for someone who's never seen Blender before, so if your curious then grab the application from blender.org and give it a shot (it's free). All dimensions are in mm. Hope you like it.
Update Jan 31, 2020 - Version 1.31 - Fixed bug on pot bottom making object unprintable. Printing my first pot now, pics coming soon.
Update Jan 30, 2020 - Version 1.3:
Complete re-write using the API more effectively
First choose dimensions of pot and water catch tray including number of vertices
Next apply a curve to warp the pot along the z-axis. Several example curves included
Can create an optional build plate for scale or toggle it off
Significant code cleanup, commenting & bug fixes.