New Scripting Features in Ignition
AI Summary
Scripting Enhancements in Ignition 8.1
- Script Editor Updates:
- New interface with similarities to the previous version.
- Features like code folding and visible white space.
- Autocomplete Feature:
- Improved code documentation for team collaboration.
- Autocomplete for script functions without needing Ctrl-Space.
- Scripting Use Cases:
- Not required for simple projects.
- Varies from light to heavy usage.
- Heavy script users benefit significantly from new features.
- Design Environment Demo:
- Collapsible descriptions and parameters in the script editor.
- Autocomplete pops up upon typing a dot.
- Quick view of function descriptions and parameters.
- Code folding and options to disable autocomplete or show tab lines and white space.
- Inline ‘search and find’ and ‘replace’ tool.
- Scheduled Scripting Events:
- Ability to schedule scripts for specific times, e.g., daily or every 30 minutes.
- Supports complex schedules, like “every 10 minutes between 2 and 3 a.m. on the last day of the month only between January and July.”
- Perspective Dock Configuration:
- Alter dock configurations dynamically with scripts.
- Examples include changing dock size or toggling visibility based on conditions like alarm status.
The enhancements aim to improve efficiency and functionality for users who utilize scripting in their Ignition projects.