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Using the Modular Output System
If you'd like to use the Modular Output System in your own projects, the system is relatively easy to use.
Include the Library
<script python> import ardi.util.outputengine as outie </script>
Create and Start an Instance
<script python> oe = outie.OutputEngine(“My Source Name”) oe.Start() </script>
This creates an instance of the Output Engine. You pass a name that identifies your application. Calling 'start' may block for a few moments, depending on the output configuration. This varies, as some output types are outgoing (they only send data) while some are incoming (they host a service for other systems to query).
Writing Key/Value Pairs
If you want to write numeric, status or other key-value data, you use the WriteValue function of the OutputEngine object.
To record an event, use WriteLog.