Accessing External Data from a Python script

In the GainSeeker Charts module, you can use a Python script to access External data for GainSeeker analysis.

Note: This topic explains how to use a Python script to chart external data from the File menu.
You can also use a Python script to chart external data in a dashboard control.

  1. In the GainSeeker Charts module, click the File menu. Point to External Data and then click Scripted SPC or Scripted DMS.

  2. This will display the Python Script Editor, where you can create, debug, and manage Python scripts for External Data charts and dashboards.

    1. For this application, you need to create a Python script that reads the data from your external source, and then uses the retrspc.external commands to translate that data correctly for GainSeeker.

    2. After you have created and debugged the Python script in the Python Script Editor, choose that script and then click the Select button.

  3. Finally, GainSeeker will prompt you to choose one or more Charts for this external data, and any appropriate Settings for analyzing external data. For details, see Analyzing External Data.