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Starting on Monday, October 26, 2026 all new Core and Gold tests will be using Ignition 8.3.

All tests that are already in progress will continue with Ignition 8.1 as their original instructions state.

Python Scripting

Writing and reading Python scripts, understanding scope, troubleshooting Python.

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Python Scripting in Ignition​

Write and interpret Python scripts in Ignition.

Understand the different scopes scripts can run in.

Know where to find information on Ignition system functions.

Scripting

Python Overview

Python Scripting

Python in the Designer

Scripting in Vision & Perspective​

Utilize Python within Vision and Perspective.

Satisfy complex project requirements using Python scripts and SQL queries.

Vision Component Scripting

Vision Windows and Scripting

Perspective Component Scripting

Troubleshooting Python Scripts​

Read and resolve errors related to Python Scripts.

Add custom logging and troubleshooting print statements to scripts.

Basic Python Troubleshooting

Additional Scripting Locations​

Understand the different locations scripts can exist in Ignition.

Tag Scripting

Client Event Scripts

Session Event Scripts