# Archived Topics **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/archived-topics/9.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [PLC Table Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-table-query/7510)
**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-table-query/7510 "2013-11-01T20:28:19Z")
Edit: Did not mean to post this in FPMI...sorry I have created a test project where I have a table tied to a database consisting of Customer, First name, Last name, Card number and Pin number. The end user of the proj… --- ## [Error writing to tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-to-tag/7436)
**Author:** [@cacordova](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cacordova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-to-tag/7436 "2013-10-18T16:12:00Z")
Just wondering what's the cause of the error "Error writing to tag"? --- ## [Database communication performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-communication-performance/7430)
**Author:** [@gljuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gljuk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-communication-performance/7430 "2013-10-17T19:15:41Z")
Imagine we have 3k+ tags that we want to store in the database periodically. We use historical logging and transaction groups for that. So that the amount of queries is quite high. What should we consider when creating h… --- ## [Change Client Settings to 'All Users' for Win7?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-client-settings-to-all-users-for-win7/7027)
**Author:** [@scott.thompson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.thompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-client-settings-to-all-users-for-win7/7027 "2013-10-09T13:58:53Z")
When launching the Ignition applications, the shortcut and application data are being installed to the individual users profile folders and desktop on our Win7 machines. This is causing each user to download their own co… --- ## [Note field associated with a chart data point](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/note-field-associated-with-a-chart-data-point/437)
**Author:** [@apurdom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apurdom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/note-field-associated-with-a-chart-data-point/437 "2013-10-04T19:08:51Z")
Please suggest ways to give users the ability to add a comment associated with a specific data point on a chart. --- ## [Access upperBound and lowerBound script in Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-upperbound-and-lowerbound-script-in-chart/1438)
**Author:** [@krystenoaks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/krystenoaks)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-upperbound-and-lowerbound-script-in-chart/1438 "2013-09-26T15:26:58Z")
I need to know what the code is to get into a chart's y-axis upper and lower bound property. We need to change the upper and lower bounds of a chart to values we have stored in the database while the app is running. I … --- ## [Ignition on Slitaz 3.0 distribution](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-slitaz-3-0-distribution/7168)
**Author:** [@Herve](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Herve)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-slitaz-3-0-distribution/7168 "2013-09-10T08:26:43Z")
Hi all, Not familiar with Linux nor Java. I have been struggling hard to have ignition working on Slitaz distro and facing a strange issue. The OPC server starts correctly when installing ignition on a live session but n… --- ## [Failed to Validate Certificate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failed-to-validate-certificate/7229)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failed-to-validate-certificate/7229 "2013-09-10T00:31:49Z")
I have seen a lot of threads regarding this issue but I have kind of a unique setup at the moment with our server so I thought I would start a new thread. One of my users just emailed me today saying that they couldn't … --- ## [Java Version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version/7225)
**Author:** [@clarkj818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/clarkj818)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version/7225 "2013-09-09T20:57:36Z")
We are still running Facrory PMI and are experiencing problems with our newer PCs and JAVA Seven. Factory PMI requires JAVA Six and will not run on seven. JAVA Seven has security features that we like, and we would prefe… --- ## [Interesting Linux issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/interesting-linux-issue/7156)
**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/interesting-linux-issue/7156 "2013-08-30T17:19:02Z")
We recently updated Ignition to 7.8 from 7.6. Since then we have an interesting problem. Upon Startup the workstation automatically loads a web page which in turn starts the ignition app.. We have specific screen inf… --- ## [Cannot connect to Ignition with Mac over VPN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-connect-to-ignition-with-mac-over-vpn/7097)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-connect-to-ignition-with-mac-over-vpn/7097 "2013-08-20T23:46:57Z")
This is kind of a weird problem that I am having. For the past year or so we have had an Ignition server on a site that we would connect into just using port forwarding through a router. Just recently we have worked to… --- ## [Alarming notification radio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarming-notification-radio/7084)
**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarming-notification-radio/7084 "2013-08-19T21:52:45Z")
Attached is a pdf brochure for a device that I would like to ask IA about. It is a pdf that represents the hardware we use in our current system. A PLC triggers a relay that is wired to the 8 different channels to broadc… --- ## [Schneider PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/schneider-plc/7053)
**Author:** [@adriancampos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adriancampos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/schneider-plc/7053 "2013-08-15T14:23:51Z")
Hi. I am using a Schneider PLC simulator with a simple program and I will like to create a HMI using Ignition designer. I can connect the PLC via the OPC-UA server, but I am not able to define the variables to read… --- ## [Setup with initial connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setup-with-initial-connections/6955)
**Author:** [@neramdaman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/neramdaman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setup-with-initial-connections/6955 "2013-08-08T14:00:54Z")
I am a bit new to OPC, and so I am trying to test some connections and see how they run. Inside an internal network (home based lan), I have the Ignition OPC server running on a desktop. The IP address for the desktop is… --- ## [Reliable Controls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reliable-controls/6362)
**Author:** [@drs11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drs11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reliable-controls/6362 "2013-08-02T19:35:59Z")
Has anyone used Ignition with any of Reliable Controls PLC's? I currently have a BACnet network of these controllers connected to a MACH-ProCom. The ProCom is connected to the internet has an assigned IP address, which… --- ## [Ubuntu 12.10 Install from scratch, for Linux beginners!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ubuntu-12-10-install-from-scratch-for-linux-beginners/5456)
**Author:** [@accyroy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/accyroy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ubuntu-12-10-install-from-scratch-for-linux-beginners/5456 "2013-08-01T21:04:04Z")
For some reason I struggled installing Ignition on Ubuntu 12.10 using the instructions from the main website. I did manage to get it going using bits of info from various other places including this excellent forum. Once… --- ## [Autologin based on IP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/autologin-based-on-ip/1301)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/autologin-based-on-ip/1301 "2013-07-30T04:31:32Z")
Eventually, I'd like to set some displays out on the shop floor to display status. Would I be able to have these machines automatically log according to their (static) IP addresses, whist others, such as admins or super… --- ## [Allen Bradley Firmware v20 and prior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-firmware-v20-and-prior/6658)
**Author:** [@everardohr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/everardohr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-firmware-v20-and-prior/6658 "2013-07-25T16:07:23Z")
It came to my attention that the latest version of Ignition (7.6.1) now includes the following legend for Allen Bradley Logix controller drivers: \* Connect to CompactLogix firmware v20 and prior processors. \* Connect to… --- ## [Expression language switch() upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-language-switch-upgrade/549)
**Author:** [@nathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-language-switch-upgrade/549 "2013-07-25T02:14:27Z")
Upgrade expression switch function to allow expressions in the case statements, possibly in the form of "one sided" comparisons. The function would plug in the "switched value" for missing numeric terms preceding the fol… --- ## [Dropdown list script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-list-script/6886)
**Author:** [@kcl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-list-script/6886 "2013-07-18T16:05:54Z")
Hi, I have the following script to populate a dropdown list: def fillDropdown(): import system data = \[\] header = \["values","path"\] data.append(\[1,system.tag.read ('JellyBean/Rcp1')\]) data.append(\[2,syste… --- ## [Need SQL Query help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-sql-query-help/6857)
**Author:** [@Micky.Franks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Micky.Franks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-sql-query-help/6857 "2013-07-17T21:07:05Z")
Try to run a query on an Access database from Ignition. Wanting to select the previous 5 minutes of records from the listed time. This is what I tried, but having no luck. --- ## [First-time Ignition Connection to MySQL - Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/first-time-ignition-connection-to-mysql-error/6813)
**Author:** [@RedSpanner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RedSpanner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/first-time-ignition-connection-to-mysql-error/6813 "2013-07-14T23:37:30Z")
Hello All, I have a brand-spankin' new install of Ignition on a new install of Ubuntu Linux, and I'm trying to connect to mySQL. I'm a newbie at ALL of this (except maybe Linux). I can't get the connection to work. Here… --- ## [Ignition -\> Linux -\> Industrial PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-linux-industrial-pc/6472)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-linux-industrial-pc/6472 "2013-07-08T01:51:00Z")
I'm designing an Ignition platform for an OEM equipment supplier. Requirements: 1. robust runtime 2. communicate with between 1 and 5 CLX PLCs 3. panel mounted industrial PC 4. panel mount touch screen display I'm th… --- ## [Remote Networking How To's?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-networking-how-tos/6793)
**Author:** [@jonfarrugia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jonfarrugia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-networking-how-tos/6793 "2013-07-05T02:09:16Z")
I have a client that is looking to manufacture a machine that would require us to log local machine parameters. Our plan was to place a thin client on each machine and create a custom application to extract data from the… --- ## [Trying to connect to a different MSSQL Server 2005 Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-connect-to-a-different-mssql-server-2005-database/6808)
**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-connect-to-a-different-mssql-server-2005-database/6808 "2013-07-02T16:59:07Z")
I am trying to make a connection to a Solarwinds database stored in MSSQL 2005. Solarwinds is out network monitoring system, I want to be able to query the database for the status of a peice of equipment and set a tag b… --- ## [OMRON CJ1M-CPU11 Modbus addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-cj1m-cpu11-modbus-addressing/6753)
**Author:** [@benhutchy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benhutchy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-cj1m-cpu11-modbus-addressing/6753 "2013-06-24T18:45:48Z")
Hi, I am currently converting a citect project to ignition and I am trying to connect to an OMRON CJ1M-CPU11 PLC via the ignition Modbus TCP driver. The PLC has an Ethernet CJ1W-ETN21 module. Through ignition I can conn… --- ## [RapidRollout Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rapidrollout-linux/6740)
**Author:** [@pphillips](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pphillips)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rapidrollout-linux/6740 "2013-06-20T22:05:30Z")
Anyone tried this Linux OS? I have not, but it looks like an interesting approach that might simplify client deployment, or possibly gateways too. Apparently, this is a lean version of Ubuntu, so the Debian package manag… --- ## [First time Ignition Linux flavors &cetera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/first-time-ignition-linux-flavors-cetera/5898)
**Author:** [@sfrahm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sfrahm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/first-time-ignition-linux-flavors-cetera/5898 "2013-06-19T15:02:27Z")
Hi Folks, I am ready to build my first Ignition test box and considering what flavor of Linux to use. I am trying to provide for both ease of administration and long term stability. Everything I am going to be replacing … --- ## [Stored Procs with Multiple Resultsets](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procs-with-multiple-resultsets/6668)
**Author:** [@drettberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drettberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procs-with-multiple-resultsets/6668 "2013-06-17T23:04:46Z")
Can Ignition access multiple resultsets returned from a stored procedure? --- ## [Gentoo Linux Ebuild for Ignition 7.6.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gentoo-linux-ebuild-for-ignition-7-6-1/6662)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gentoo-linux-ebuild-for-ignition-7-6-1/6662 "2013-06-07T00:02:32Z")
Haven’t posted updates in a while. These latest ebuilds strip even more unnecessary files from the install. Including the wrapper. :slight\_smile: General instructions: Unpack into a local overlay folder, typically /… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/archived-topics/9.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/archived-topics/9.md?page=9)