Global Scripter
- An integrated development environment that uses the powerful yet intuitive Python scripting language
- Develop, debug, and deploy from one software environment
- Global Scripter manages all of the files needed for the implementation of the control programs
Python and the Pro Series Control Systems Platform
- Extron Pro Series products use a proven, multi-threaded platform designed to leverage the benefits of the Python language
- Python is inherently clean, easily-readable, and editable
- With Python, instructions are executed immediately without the need for compiling
ControlScript
- ControlScript API is designed to save time and increase the productivity of AV programmers
- The ControlScript libraries are infused with common AV terms and automate powerful control system functions
- Extron built Global Scripter and the ControlScript Python libraries with AV programmers in mind
Trace Messages Window — Shows user defined text for the purpose of troubleshooting or debugging a program.
Variables — View local and global variables, and designate which variables to watch while the program is running.
Diagnostic Windows — A collection of tabbed windows that can float anywhere on the screen – inside or outside of Global Scripter.
System Manager — Add control processors, user interfaces, user interface layout files, code files, and IR files to a project.
Code Editor — New syntax highlighting editor provides typical editing functions and programming-specific features such as trimming of leading, trailing spaces, and conversion of tabs to spaces.
Status Bar — Provides general information on Global Scripter IDE, including current logged-in user, licensing information, and precise cursor location within the code editor window.