Using Python¶

Introduction¶

The platform provides the ability to use Python for various purposes, due to its convenience and wide adoption as a scripting and programming language. Python scripts on the platform must comply with version 3.0 as described in official Python documentation. The full Developer's Guide is available in Python Developer's Guide.

Python on the platform is called IronPython, which enables interaction with C# code. It includes two main libraries - clr and system, which provide access to platform entities.

In this menu, you can add common Python modules that become available on the front-end (in Component Script) and on the back-end (in the Execute Script step for dataflow).

Viewing Common Python Modules¶

The Python Modules Menu displays a list of modules that have already been added, including information about whether the module is available for front-end, back-end, or both.

Adding a New Module¶

When you click on the Add button, the window for adding a new module opens.