system.file.getTempFile
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description ​
Creates a new temp file on the host machine with a certain extension, returning the path to the file. The file is marked to be removed when the Java VM exits.
note
This function is scoped for Perspective Sessions, but since all scripts in Perspective run on the Gateway, the file must be located on the Gateway's file system.
Client Permission Restrictions​
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax​
system.file.getTempFile(extension)
Parameters​
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | extension | An extension, like ".txt", to append to the end of the temporary file. |
Returns​
String - The path to the newly created temp file.
Scope​
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session
Code Examples​
Example #1
# This code writes some data to a temporary file, and then opens that file.
# Assume that the data variable holds the contents of an Excel (xls) file.
filename = system.file.getTempFile("xls")
system.file.writeFile(filename, data)
system.net.openURL("file://" + filename)