Installation of Scripts

Command:

Tools > DLabPascal Scripts > Install... Tools > Python Scripts > Install

If you receive a DataLab script from external sources you can install it simply by copying the script and the corresponding button to the DataLab script directory. However, a much more convenient way to install a script is to use the command "Tools > DataLab Scripts > Install..." (for DLabPascal scripts) or the command "Tools > Python Scripts > Install" (for Python scripts).

After clicking this command you will be prompted to select the script to be installed. DataLab reads and checks the script and finally installs it. If the script has been assigned to a shortcut button the corresponding icon will be installed as well (see the section on Script Meta Tags for details).

Generally there are two formats of scripts available for installation: (1) the scripts (file extension .iscr or .py) and their corresponing buttons and (2) the script packages (file extension .ispk or .pypk) which can contain more than just the script. Script packages are always installed in dedicated subdirectories (of the DataLab script directory) and are the recommended way to install scripts.

Please note that the installation of a shortcut button will require restarting DataLab. In this case you will be prompted to restart after the installation.

Hint:

Please note that the script packages (files with extension .ispk or .pypk) are simple ZIP files with a flat directory structure. Thus you can create your own package by using any of the publicly available ZIP clients.