system.util.execute
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description​
Executes the given commands via the operating system, in a separate process. The commands argument is an array of strings. The first string is the program to execute, with subsequent strings being the arguments to that command.
Client Permission Restrictions​
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax​
system.util.execute(commands)
Parameters​
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| List[String] | commands | A list containing the command (1st entry) and associated arguments (remaining entries) to execute. |
Returns​
Nothing
Scope​
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session
Code Examples​
Example #1
# This function flushes the resolver cache.
system.util.execute(["ipconfig", "/flushdns"])
Example #2
# This code starts the Firefox browser and opens the Google home page.
# Although system.util.execute() is also Perspective Session scoped, the following code snippet
# will not work in a Perspective Session due to limitations of launching programs from a web environment.
system.util.execute(['C:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe', 'https://www.google.com'])
Example #3
# This code runs the Notepad program and opens the Ignition license text file.
# Although system.util.execute() is also Perspective Session scoped, the following code snippet
# will not work in a Perspective Session due to limitations of launching programs from a web environment.
system.util.execute(['notepad.exe', 'C:\\Program Files\\Inductive Automation\\Ignition\\license.txt'])