scriptLib

Enable Scripting and provide various utilities based on scripting.

Functions

• checkStatus - Queries the script server to determine if it is running and ready for use.
• disconnectServer - Closes the socket connection to the script server. The server remains running.
• executeScript - Instructs the server to run the previously specified script.
• findFile - Determines the location(s) of a file within a given directory tree.
• getResult - Queries the server for the requested output data from the last script execution.
• scriptConfig - Assists the user in controlling various settings related to scripting.
• scriptInit - Readies scripting by setting up the needed environment and starting the script server as needed.
• scriptPro - Provides a simple wrapper for executing arbitrary scripts
• sendData - Uploads the specified data to the script server.
• sendScript - Uploads the specified script to the script server.
• setShutdownTimeout - Sets the idle timeout after which the script server shuts down.
• startServer - Starts the script server, enabling scripting to proceed.
• stopServer - Shuts down the script server.
• which - Determines the location of an executable in the system path

Internal Content

These are used within the library but may also be useful directly accessed from without.

• private functions
  • findEngine - Determines the location(s) of a scripting engine on a local computer.
  • formatScript - An aid to formulate the final script to be uploaded.
  • version - returns revision date of this library
• variables
  none

Standalone Objects

• script - Provides a simple wrapper for executing arbitrary scripts

Standalone Functions

Notes

Scripting is supported under Windows 7 and beyond.