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ACP in-app scripting API 2026 R1

create_sensor

Last update: 16.07.2026

Model.create_sensor(name, id=None, active=True, sensor_type='SENSOR_BY_AREA', entities=None, locked=False)

Create new sensor.

Parameters

  • name: Name of the rule.
  • active: Whether the sensor is active.
  • sensor_type: Type of sensor. Valid options: SENSOR_BY_AREA, SENSOR_BY_MATERIAL, and SENSOR_BY_PLIES.
  • entities: Entities of the sensor.

Returns

The created sensor.

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