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Version: 7.9

system.gui.messageBox

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Displays an informational-style message popup box to the user.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.gui.messageBox(message, title)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringmessageThe message to display. Will accept html formatting.
StringtitleA title for the message box. [optional]

Returns​

Nothing

Scope​

Client

Code Examples​

Example #1
# This example will show how many hours a motor has been running when it is clicked.

# get the motor number
motorNumber = event.source.getPropertyValue('MotorNumber')
# retrieve the hours running from the database
query = "SELECT HoursRunning FROM MotorStatus WHERE motor=%d"
hours = system.db.runScalarQuery(query % motorNumber)

system.gui.messageBox("The motor has been running for %d hours" % motorNumber)