IronPython Scripting and Automation Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: Document.ActivePageReference = Document.Pages[pageIndex]

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

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

Answer: table.Columns.AddCalculatedColumn(name, expression)

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

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

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

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

In Spotfire IronPython, which class is used to programmatically set a list box filter's selected values?

Answer: ListBoxFilter

ListBoxFilter is the Spotfire filter class for list/categorical selections and provides methods to set which items are checked.