Python Integration

General

Information

• There are three Python interpreters integrated in the PLANTA software:
  • CPython
  • Jython
  • IronPython

Details

• File directories:
  • Server: Python modules as script files (Cpython and Jython)
  • Client: IronPython modules that can open Python functions (lib directory)

Client-Server RPC

Client Server Interaction in Python is enabled via the Client Server RPC Interface.

• For this purpose, client and server can offer services via which clearly defined operations for mutual execution are published.
• For safety-conscious service implementation, the RPC interface permits a safe access to functionality and resources.
• The functionality is made available in a transparent manner here: A function call to a published function returns values in exactly the same way as is the case when calling local functions.
• For longer todo items the return of which is irrelevant or only needed at a later point you also have the option to make an asynchronous function call.