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Version: V3 (Ignition 8.3)

system.mes.dashboard.getParameterType

Description​

Retrieves a Dashboard Widget Parameter Type by its ID.

Permissions​

This method requires the DASHBOARD.READ.GET permission.

Syntax​

system.mes.dashboard.getParameterType(id)

Parameters​

ParameterTypeNullableDescription
idString (ULID)FalseThe ID of the parameter type to retrieve.

Returns​

Returns a JSON representation of the parameter type.

NameTypeDescription
nameStringThe unique name of the parameter type.
viewPathStringPerspective view path used to edit this parameter type.
idString (ULID)The ULID of the parameter type.
notesStringNotes related to the parameter type.
enabledBooleanIndicates if the parameter type is active and enabled.
spare1StringAdditional field for user-defined context.
spare2StringAdditional field for user-defined context.
spare3StringAdditional field for user-defined context.

Code Examples​

pt = system.mes.dashboard.getParameterType('01JAP8RJBN-8ZTPXSGY-J9GSDPE1')
print(pt)