Python Script Selector

Command:

Tools > Python Scripts > Create/Edit/Run

DataLab provides a scripting engine which enables the user to automatically perform many aspects of data processing. Many features of the graphical user interface can be executed by scripted commands as well. DataLab supports two different script languages: DLabPascal and Python. For Python the script files must have the file extension '.py'.

Choosing "Tools > Python Scripts > Create/Edit/Run" displays a list of all available Python scripts:

A script can be executed by selecting it and clicking the Execute Script button. Double-clicking a particular script loads and opens it in the script editor window.

If you downloaded a script you can install the script by using the "install script" button. See the section "Installation of Scripts" for details.