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Version: 8.1

system.device.refreshBrowse

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Forces Ignition to browse the controller. Only works for Allen-Bradley controllers using legacy Allen-Bradley drivers, such as CompactLogix and ControlLogix.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.device.refreshBrowse(deviceName)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringdeviceNameThe name of the device in Ignition.

Returns​

Nothing

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Code Snippet
# Example 1:
system.device.refreshBrowse("CLX")