TIBCO IronPython Scripting and Automation 2

Question 1

How do you add a script to a Spotfire button control so it runs on click?

Accepted Answer

In the button's Action property, link a Script action referencing the IronPython script

Answer

Spotfire button controls have an Action property where you attach a 'Script action' that references an IronPython script stored in the analysis.

Question 2

In Spotfire IronPython, what does 'Document.Properties' provide access to?

Accepted Answer

Custom document properties that act as analysis-level variables readable/writable by scripts

Answer

Document properties are custom key-value pairs defined in the analysis that scripts can read and modify to pass data between actions.

Question 3

Which IronPython approach is used to change the active page in a Spotfire analysis programmatically?

Accepted Answer

Document.ActivePageReference = Document.Pages[pageIndex]

Answer

Setting Document.ActivePageReference to a page object from Document.Pages switches the visible page.

Question 4

In Spotfire IronPython, what is the correct way to add a calculated column to a data table?

Accepted Answer

table.Columns.AddCalculatedColumn(name, expression)

Answer

DataTable.Columns.AddCalculatedColumn(name, expression) adds a new calculated column with the given expression to the specified table.

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'Script parameters' in Spotfire IronPython scripts?

Accepted Answer

Named inputs defined on the script that link to document properties, visualizations, or data tables at runtime

Answer

Script parameters are declared inputs that bind the script to document properties, data tables, or filtered rows, passing runtime context to the script.

TIBCO - Spotfire Practice Test

TIBCO - Spotfire Practice Test

TIBCO IronPython Scripting and Automation 2