TIBCO IronPython Scripting and Automation

Question 1

What language is used for scripting automation directly within TIBCO Spotfire analyses?

Accepted Answer

IronPython

Answer

Spotfire uses IronPython (.NET implementation of Python 2.7) as its built-in scripting language for automating analysis behavior.

Question 2

In Spotfire IronPython, which object represents the entire current analysis document?

Accepted Answer

Document

Answer

The 'Document' object is the root of the Spotfire object model, giving scripts access to pages, visualizations, data tables, and settings.

Question 3

Which Spotfire IronPython namespace provides access to data table filtering?

Accepted Answer

Spotfire.Dxp.Data

Answer

The Spotfire.Dxp.Data namespace contains classes for accessing and manipulating data tables, columns, rows, and filters.

Question 4

In Spotfire IronPython, how do you retrieve a data table named 'Sales' from the document?

Accepted Answer

Document.Data.Tables('Sales')

Answer

The DataTableCollection indexer uses parentheses in IronPython: Document.Data.Tables('Sales') retrieves the named table.

Question 5

What does the 'Application.GetService()' method provide in Spotfire IronPython scripting?

Accepted Answer

Retrieves a server-side service instance such as DocumentService or AnalysisApplication

Answer

GetService() is used to obtain instances of Spotfire service interfaces, enabling access to server and analysis services from scripts.

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