HCL dataframe and file methods

Manage dataframes and files in Python/HCL scripts.

HCL method Description
read_csv() method

Reads a comma separated values file (*.csv) or a text file (*.txt) to an HCL dataframe.

from_pandas() method

Converts a Pandas dataframe or a Pandas series to an HCL dataframe.

to_pandas() method

Converts an HCL dataframe to a Pandas dataframe.

save_result_file() method

Saves a result file output by a Python/HCL script during a task run.

save_working_file() method

Saves a file produced by a Python/HCL script to the Working data area where it is stored for future use, or for historical purposes.

load_working_file() method

Loads a working file from the Working data area to make the file available for Python/HCL scripting. The loaded file is a copy, not the original.

from_hb_results() method

Imports a Results table to an HCL dataframe.

to_hb_results() method

Saves an HCL dataframe to a Results table.

publish() method

Saves a Pandas or HCL dataframe to an Activity Center dataset.