Running Scripts

In addition to running scripts from the built-in editor, the VE Python Scripts navigator allows the user to run:

Any script “Promoted to Navigator” from the editor
Any script installed from an installable script package

Promote to Navigator

You can manually add scripts to the Python Scripts navigator using the built-in editor, File View. Right-click on the script you wish to add, and select Promote to Navigator. The script is now added to the navigator, and can be launched from there.

Installing a Script Package

Scripts can be added to the VE through installable packages. A package can contain any number of scripts, as well as help files, hyperlinks, and any other files required for a script to run (data files, data templates, etc.).

An installed package is automatically added to the VE Python Scripts navigator. To install a package, select Tools menu -> Manage Script(s) to open the script package manage. Click the install button and select your script package using the file browser. The package will then be installed.

Creating a Script Package

Please contact IES for more information on creating installable script packages. Script packages can be subject to licensing controls if so desired (licensed to an individual user, organization, etc.).

Scripts inside a package can optionally be encrypted for distribution.