---
title: "system.device.refreshBrowse"
description: "Forces Ignition to browse the controller."
---

# system.device.refreshBrowse

> Forces Ignition to browse the controller.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
Forces Ignition to browse the controller. Only works for Allen-Bradley controllers.

## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](projects\project-properties\project-properties.md#client---permissions) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.device.refreshBrowse(deviceName)`

### Parameters
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | `deviceName` | The name of the device in Ignition. |

### Returns
Nothing

### Scope
All

## Code Examples

```python title="Example 1"
# Example 1:
system.device.refreshBrowse("CLX")
```