The Script panel gives access to PiXZY STUDIO' Scripting Editor.


Commands


Command

Description

Keyboard Shortcut

New file

Creates a new file (in a new tab)


Open a script

Opens an Explorer window to access a saved Python script


Save script

Saves current script


Save script in a file

Saves current script in a new Python file


Execute the script

Executes the whole script

CTRL + E

Execute Selection

Executes only the selected lines of the script

CTRL + SHIFT + E

Show non-printable characters

Toggles on/off non-printable characters


Open sample scripts directory

Opens the Sample Script Directory located in the installation directory in an Explorer window


Interrupt PiXYZ Process

Button activates if the current script contains the core.interruptionRequested() command, used to stop the execution of the script



Tab management


Each script is opened in its own tab within the Scripting Editor.

Use the right-click menu from a tab's top bar to handle the scripts open in the Scripting Editor.


Search/Replace


The Script Editor comes with Search/Replace tool to help quickly modify scripts.


NOTE                To use the CTRL+F shortcut to search/replace code, the Script panel needs to be activated, by clicking inside the panel.


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