https://forge.codesys.com/hax/blog/2018/01/codesys-pi-plc---execute-python-scripts-in-the-plc-application/2018-01-08T18:06:19.078000ZRecent changes to CODESYS Pi PLC - execute python scripts in the PLC application2018-01-08T18:06:19.078000Z2018-01-08T18:06:19.078000Zcodesys.comhttps://forge.codesys.com/u/codesys-com/https://forge.codesys.coma87323d65e6e6b7c94e5c48f7413bf655c27bc5e

<div class="markdown_content"><p>Project and Screenshot</p></div>

2018-01-08T18:05:50.215000Z2018-01-08T18:05:50.215000Zcodesys.comhttps://forge.codesys.com/u/codesys-com/https://forge.codesys.comae19711ad220654d52ad44703bcb1ddf22f3f6e1

<div class="markdown_content"><div class="grid-20"><iframe height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R9x-QX28to8?feature=oembed" width="480"></iframe></div> <p>This example shows, how to add python scripts in CODESYS as external files and execute them in your CODESYS application. In a similar way, you can execute virtually every other external program from your PLC application, which opens you a wide range of new possibilities.</p> <p>Unicorn HAT example Project is available here: <a href="http://forge.codesys.com/hax/blog/_discuss/thread/82598d1c/3050/attachment/DownloadPythonScript_and_Exec_onPI.project" rel="nofollow">http://forge.codesys.com/hax/blog/_discuss/thread/82598d1c/3050/attachment/DownloadPythonScript_and_Exec_onPI.project</a></p> <p><img alt="Screenshot" rel="nofollow" src="http://forge.codesys.com/hax/blog/_discuss/thread/82598d1c/3050/attachment/Python_as_ExternalFile.jpg"/></p></div>