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Version: 8.1

system.net.getIpAddress

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Returns the IP address of the computer that the script was ran on. When run in the Gateway scope, returns the Gateway IP address. When run in the Client scope, returns the Client IP address.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.net.getIpAddress()

Parameters​

Nothing

Returns​

String - Returns the IP address of the local machine, as it sees it.

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Code Snippet
# Put this script on a navigation button to link dedicated machines to specific screens.
ip = system.net.getIpAddress()
# check which line this client is tied to
if ip == "10.1.10.5":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":1})
elif ip == "10.1.10.6":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":2})
else:
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Overview")