system.dataset.toDataset
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description​
This function is used to create new datasets from raw Python lists. When creating a new dataset, headers should have unique names. For more information on datasets and PyDatasets, see the Datasets page.
Client Permission Restrictions​
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax​
system.dataset.toDataset(headers, data)
Parameters​
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| List[String] | headers | The column names for the dataset to create. |
| List[Any] | data | A list of rows for the new dataset. Each row must have the same length as the headers list, and each value in a column must be the same type. |
Returns​
Dataset - The newly created dataset.
Scope​
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session
Code Examples​
Code Snippet - Create a simple dataset
# This example create a single column dataset.
header = ['myColumn']
rows = [[1], [2]]
dataset = system.dataset.toDataset(header, rows)