Return Output from Python Scripting Modules in Bonsai

[jaroducsb]

Hello!

I just started using the Python Scripting package and am hoping to use outputs from the scripts I'm importing to use in Bonsai. Would this be possible/feasible?

[ncguilbeault]

Hi,

Yes, you can share variables between python and Bonsai. When you use Get to access a variable inside of python, you can treat the output like a string and transform the output into other data types. For example, if your python variable is convertible to a double, you can use an ExpressionTransform and call Convert.ToDouble(it), which will output a double. I've attached a simple workflow to demonstrate this: python-conversion.zip. For more complex data types, you may want to use a tool like Bonsai.Sgen, or you can check out how we transform python data types in the Bonsai.ML package.

[jaroducsb]

Worked wonderfully, thank you so much! I just peeked at the ML package and I think I will be diving into that for a future project we'll be working on. Exciting stuff, thank you again for the assistance!