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Version: 7.9

system.net.getHostName

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Returns the host name of the computer that the client is currently running on. On Windows, this is typically the "computer name". For example, might return EAST_WING_WORKSTATION or bobs-laptop.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.net.getHostName()

Parameters​

None

Returns​

String - The hostname of the local machine. This is the computer that the script is being executed on - may be a Client or the Gateway depending on the script context.

Scope​

All

Code Examples​

Code Snippet
# Put this script on a navigation button to link dedicated machines to specific screens.
comp = system.net.getHostName()
# check which line this client is tied to
if comp == "Line1Computer":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":1})
elif comp == "Line2Computer":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":2})
else:
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Overview")