The 3ds Max Python API provides a bridge between MAXScript and Python libraries and Python tools. You can execute Python scripts from MAXScript and the 3ds Max command line. The Python SDK is built on top of the 3ds Max C++ SDK, and you can access a subset of the 3ds Max API from Python scripts, including the ability to evaluate MAXScript code.
For more information, see the Extension for Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Python SDK Documentation at http://www.autodesk.com/me-sdk-docs.