---
title: "system.perspective.refresh"
description: "Triggers a refresh of the page."
---

# system.perspective.refresh

> Triggers a refresh of the page.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description

:::note
This method should not be confused with the [refreshBinding](ignition-modules\perspective\scripting-in-perspective\perspective-component-methods.md#refreshing-bindings) component method, which automatically fires a binding on a Perspective component property.
:::

## Syntax

`system.perspective.refresh([sessionId], [pageId])`

### Parameters

| Type | Parameter | Description |
| ------- | ------- | ------ |
| String | `sessionId` | Identifier of the Session to target. If omitted, the current Session will be used automatically. When targeting a different session, then the pageId parameter must be included in the call. [optional] |
| String | `pageId` | Identifier of the page to target. If omitted, the current Page will be used automatically. [optional] |

### Returns

Nothing

### Scope

Gateway, Perspective Session

:::note
This function will only work in the Gateway scope if both `sessionId` and `pageId` are supplied to the call.
:::

## Code Examples

```python title="Code Snippet"
# This example will refresh the current Perspective page.
system.perspective.refresh()
```