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Version: 8.1

system.db.removeDatasource

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Removes a database connection from Ignition.

Client Permission Restrictions​

Permission Type: Datasource Management

Client access to this scripting function is blocked to users that do not meet the role/zone requirements for the above permission type. This function is unaffected when run in the Gateway scope.

Syntax​

system.db.removeDatasource(name)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringnameThe name of the database connection in Ignition.

Returns​

Nothing

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Code Snippet - Removing Database from Gateway
# This results in the connection named MySQL being removed.
system.db.removeDatasource("MySQL")