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There are three important sections in the Python block code: | There are three important sections in the Python block code: | ||
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Revision as of 15:41, 7 January 2022
This tutorial will guide you through creating your first block with the Embedded Python Block.
Embedded Python Block
The Embedded Python Block is a tool to quickly prototype a block within a flowgraph. Search for the Python Block and add it to the workspace:
Double-click the box to edit the properties. The Embedded Python Block has two properties,
- Code, a click-box which contains a link to the Python code for the block and
- Example_Param, an input parameter to the block.
Click on Open in Editor to edit the Python code:
You will be prompted with another choice for which editor to use to write the Python code. Click Use Default:
An editor window will then display the Python code for the Embedded Python Block:
Editing Python Block Code
There are three important sections in the Python block code:
- import statements in green
- __init__ function in orange
- __init__ function in red
