IronPython Scripting and Automation Flashcards

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

Answer: IronPython

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

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

Answer: Document

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

Which Spotfire IronPython namespace provides access to data table filtering?

Answer: Spotfire.Dxp.Data

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

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

Answer: Document.Data.Tables('Sales')

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

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

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

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

In Spotfire IronPython, which method applies a row filter to limit visible data in a visualization?

Answer: Document.Data.Filterings.DefaultFilteringScheme.Item[table][column]

Filters are accessed via the filtering scheme: Document.Data.Filterings.DefaultFilteringScheme provides the filter collection for each table and column.