---
title: "system.util.threadDump"
description: "Creates a thread dump of the current running JVM."
---

# system.util.threadDump

> Creates a thread dump of the current running JVM.

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

## Description
## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](../../../ignition-modules/vision/vision-project-properties/vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.util.threadDump()`

### Parameters
Nothing
### Returns
**String** - The dump of the current running JVM.
### Scope
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

## Code Examples
```python title="Example #1"
# This script will take a thread dump of the current JVM, and write it to a Text Area component.
  
event.source.parent.getComponent('Text Area').text = system.util.threadDump()
```