Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

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Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:59 am
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Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

I have a Python script on my Desktop, myScript.py.

I would like to call it from within an Embedded Server Action, and pass three variables.

Despite several hours of searching, I can't even figure out how to call the script. Every method I try fails with "Invalid Syntax".

For simplicity's sake, assume the script is:

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indigo.server.log("Started", type="HVAC System ==================>")
And assume that script is at:

MacintoshHD/Users/User1/Desktop/myScript.py

I am totally stumped. And, obviously, an idiot.

TIA for any help.

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Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:36 am
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Re: Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

If I might suggest - check out the Shared Classes and Methods in Python Files (Python Attachments or Modules) section in the scripting tutorial - I think it'll answer your question (perhaps). It does require moving your script, so if that's a problem then it's going to get a lot more complicated... ;)

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Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:09 am
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Re: Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

Thank you for your reply. Yeah, I read that page about 10 times. Guess I'll have to read it again...

Which of the two Python folders should I be using, 2.6 or 2.7?

And is it possible to use an alias so that the script would get backed up in my normal User folder backup?

As for passing parameters? What might I read to learn how to do that?

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Wed Oct 26, 2016 1:14 pm
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Re: Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

Looks like only 2.6 works.

And I've figured out how to send parameters.

Thanks.

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Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:16 pm
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Re: Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

I think a unix symlink would probably work.

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Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:20 pm
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Re: Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

You guys should probably update the Shared Classes and Methods in Python Files (Python Attachments or Modules) section to account for Python 2.7 in Indigo 7.

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Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:04 pm
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Re: Lost - Call Python Script from Embedded Server Action

Thanks for catching this. I believe I have all references to older versions of python corrected now.

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