This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description

Returns a list of the paths of all windows in the current project, sorted alphabetically.

Client Permission Restrictions

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax

system.gui.getWindowNames()

  • Parameters

Nothing

  • Returns

Tuple - A tuple of strings, representing the path of each window defined in the current project.

  • Scope

Vision Client

Code Examples
Code Snippet
# This example opens windows that begin with "Motor" and passes in the currently selected motor number.
 
motor = event.source.parent.number
windows = system.gui.getWindowNames()
for path in windows:
   if name[:5] == "Motor":
      system.gui.openWindow(path, {"motorNumber":motor})
Keywords

system gui getWindowNames, gui.getWindowNames