system.util.getProperty
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description​
Retrieves the value of a named system property. Some of the available properties are:
- file.separator. The system file separator character. (for example, "/" (unix) or "\" (windows))
- line.separator. The system line separator string. (for example, "\r\n" (carriage return, newline))
- os.arch. Operating system architecture. (for example, "x86")
- os.name. Operating system name. (for example, "Windows XP")
- os.version. Operating system version. (for example, "5.1")
- user.home. User's home directory.
- user.name. User's account name.
Client Permission Restrictions​
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax​
system.util.getProperty(propertyName)
Parameters​
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | propertyName | The name of the system property to get. |
Returns​
String - The value for the named property.
Scope​
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session
Code Examples​
Example #1
# This script would store the contents of the Text Area component in the users home directory.
homeDir = system.util.getProperty("user.home")
sep = system.util.getProperty("file.separator")
path = "%s%smyfile.txt" %(homeDir, sep)
system.file.writeFile(path, event.source.parent.getComponent("Text Area").text)