Frequently Asked Question

Python code can be added to the Schematic Editor, HIL SCADA, TyphoonTest IDE, and Script Editor. C code can be added in the Schematic Editor and this code can be executed at the predefined execution rate. Check our how-to examples (typhoon\2022.3\examples\models\how-to examples).

Python in Schematic Editor:

• Model initialization (executes at the starting of the simulation, useful for parametrizing of the model)

• Mask - Description of component masks and their functionalities

• Component and mask handlers - Description of the Component handler functions available in Schematic Editor and Schematic API

Python in HIL SCADA:

You can also add Python code to a widget in the SCADA and you can set it to run in 250ms steps.

• Panel initialization - This section describes SCADA panel initialization

• Action widgets - Macro Code, Advanced Settings

• Monitoring widgets - Data Type: Expression

• Signal data logger - Simple expression

• Visual widgets - Local namespace and initialization code

C code in Schematic Editor:

C function - Description of the C function component in Schematic Editor, which enables importing functions from the C programming language