The Python Script functionality can be enabled/disabled (default) in the Options / Python Script window.
•This window allows to create Python scripts (e.g. for testing or control purposes) using the IQRFPY library to communicate with the IQMESH Coordinator via:
oMQTT channel with a GW based on the IQRF GW Daemon 2.5.0 or higher
•Python including the IQRFPY library is installed (optionally) during IQRF IDE installation.
•Part of the IQRF IDE is the IQRFIDE Python library, which allows:
oCommunication with the connected IQMESH Coordinator
oPython application interface (API) to some functions of the IQRF IDE. Available Python modules can be also found in the New Python Script Example wizard (menu File / New / Python Script Example...). Use the IQRF IDE API filter to make it easier.
•Supports:
oPython 3.10 or higher
oDPA 4.17 or higher
•The window can be opened by:
oTools menu
oToolbar button
oShortcut Ctrl+Alt+P.
oClick or double-click the script file in the Project window
•The main window consists of 2 parts:
oInternal Editor
▪Displays selected script
▪Allows script editing (if the Internal Editor is selected, otherwise it is read-only)
oPython Output
▪Displays the script output including possible errors and system information relating to the Python scripting.
•Control panel
If the icons are inactive, check if the scripting is enabled.
* available with internal editor only
•Double-click the file name (see picture above) to open the file in the external editor (if used).
•The splitter between the window parts allows for changing their size. Double-click the splitter to quickly change sizes in 1/4 : 3/4 ratio and vice versa.
•The size of both window parts can be quickly changed in 1/4 : 3/4 ratio and vice versa:
oDouble-click the splitter between the window parts.
oDouble-click the header of a given window part.
•Editor status bar
* available with internal editor only
•Meaning of text indicator colors
•Python Install Package window (PIP)