# General Discussion

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## [Www.inductiveautomation.com is kinda slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/www-inductiveautomation-com-is-kinda-slow/100132)

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**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/www-inductiveautomation-com-is-kinda-slow/100132 "2024-12-26T12:53:54Z")

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Moving around inductiveautomation.com is not a very fast experience. It takes about 5-10 seconds to load each page, and shows a white blank screen between each navigation event. 1Gbps Fiber (Altafiber ISP), Midwest USA …

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## [Authentication in Association of 61850 Client - Server Communication using weak password](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/authentication-in-association-of-61850-client-server-communication-using-weak-password/100205)

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**Author:** [@Raghuram\_Chundi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raghuram_Chundi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/authentication-in-association-of-61850-client-server-communication-using-weak-password/100205 "2024-12-25T13:52:43Z")

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Hi All, I am looking for 61850 Client and Server connection establishment configuration support in both Client and Server. This I need using Weak Password. I am looking at the standards but didn't find how to set a pass…

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## [How to run Python code in shell using vs code editor?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-run-python-code-in-shell-using-vs-code-editor/100113)

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**Author:** [@jhon\_kals](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhon_kals)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-run-python-code-in-shell-using-vs-code-editor/100113 "2024-12-20T20:10:50Z")

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can anyone help me here i am gettting problem using vs code

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## [Problem with delay in sending commands with Modbus on RTU 540](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-delay-in-sending-commands-with-modbus-on-rtu-540/100100)

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**Author:** [@reza\_gh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/reza_gh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-delay-in-sending-commands-with-modbus-on-rtu-540/100100 "2024-12-20T14:38:49Z")

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Hello. I am using an RTU 540 device to convert the IEC60870-104 protocol to MODBUS. To send a command to the DO of the measuring device, the command sent via IEC 60870-104 is converted to the Modbus protocol and sent to …

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## [Logitech MX Master 3S button customization for Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logitech-mx-master-3s-button-customization-for-designer/100053)

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**Author:** [@keari0913](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keari0913)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logitech-mx-master-3s-button-customization-for-designer/100053 "2024-12-20T03:02:44Z")

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Anyone here use this mouse and know what the correct .exe file would be so I can add it as an app in the Logi Options+ software?

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## [How to detect and stop an endless loop in a gateway tag change event script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-detect-and-stop-an-endless-loop-in-a-gateway-tag-change-event-script/100039)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Reed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert_Reed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-detect-and-stop-an-endless-loop-in-a-gateway-tag-change-event-script/100039 "2024-12-19T15:06:20Z")

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I am going to create a script that will use many consecutive loops waiting on a tag changes to progress. How can I tell if a script is stuck waiting for the tag change event to exit the loop? I do plan on haveing a time…

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## [Add an "edge" tag to the Create a new Topic dropdowns?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-an-edge-tag-to-the-create-a-new-topic-dropdowns/100005)

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**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-an-edge-tag-to-the-create-a-new-topic-dropdowns/100005 "2024-12-18T21:59:35Z")

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It might save some confusion and help filtering answers. While we're at it, would a "maker" tag be useful too?

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## [Ignition would load with errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-would-load-with-errors/99995)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeff_Miller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-would-load-with-errors/99995 "2024-12-18T18:31:33Z")

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I uninstalled and then down loaded again. Now it will not start at all. Starts with error can not load. anyone else have this?

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## [Version Control System for Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-system-for-ignition/11950)

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**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-system-for-ignition/11950 "2024-12-18T18:23:14Z")

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Hi guys/Devs, Are there any plans on incorporating a VCS like Git, github on Ignition? OR if I may ask, is there anyone here who can suggest how to control source code like VCS does, or any alternative. Thank you…

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## [APIs Credential key \_ security Audit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apis-credential-key-security-audit/99978)

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**Author:** [@Yousef\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yousef_Ali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apis-credential-key-security-audit/99978 "2024-12-18T14:10:40Z")

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i have Api send data to other system .. i got a concern and refuse from security team about keeping Credential on my code or store it in Database . Even when i purposed to them keep it on OS variable, they refused becau…

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## [Activate major changes in perspective project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/activate-major-changes-in-perspective-project/99878)

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**Author:** [@Eike\_H](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eike_H)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/activate-major-changes-in-perspective-project/99878 "2024-12-18T14:08:24Z")

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Hi, I rolled out a perspective project for several clients which is now being used on daily basis. Now I am facing the challenge that there has been a good idea for a change which I know how to implement. But the chang…

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## [Disable on-screen keyboard on RHEL 9.5 for perspective workstation app?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-on-screen-keyboard-on-rhel-9-5-for-perspective-workstation-app/99927)

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**Author:** [@David\_Poulin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Poulin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-on-screen-keyboard-on-rhel-9-5-for-perspective-workstation-app/99927 "2024-12-17T16:53:07Z")

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Hi guys, new to inductive... We are working on a linux kiosk touch-screen device (rhel 9.5 with gnome desktop) where the app that will display will a in-house application web page. The web page will include everything …

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## [Easy Chart View Modes Not Working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-view-modes-not-working/96459)

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**Author:** [@Ben\_Blaschuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Blaschuk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-view-modes-not-working/96459 "2024-12-14T12:28:27Z")

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Odd problem here... Just recently, the "right click" change for the chart modes(zoom, trace, etc) stopped working on a few Easy Charts. Anyone have ideas on how to get it working again without remaking the chart itself…

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## [Write to Text instead of keyboard for accessibility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-text-instead-of-keyboard-for-accessibility/99783)

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**Author:** [@jason\_kensett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jason_kensett)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-text-instead-of-keyboard-for-accessibility/99783 "2024-12-14T02:19:05Z")

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Thinking of doing a write to text set up for accessibility for those that don't get a long with keyboards. Anyone set on of these up or got any ideas? I am assuming that a pad would would work with vision like the sign…

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## [Security Zones with multiple addresses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-zones-with-multiple-addresses/99799)

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**Author:** [@kjell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kjell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-zones-with-multiple-addresses/99799 "2024-12-13T15:09:53Z")

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When I create a Security Zones with identifiers IP Addresse as 10.16.101.1-126 and another Security Zones with identifiers IP Addresse as 173.34.. Above works fine for both Security Zones But when create a Security Zo…

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## [Advice on Vision User Interface for a Surface Pro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/advice-on-vision-user-interface-for-a-surface-pro/99231)

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**Author:** [@Roisin\_McGuire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roisin_McGuire)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/advice-on-vision-user-interface-for-a-surface-pro/99231 "2024-12-13T04:44:31Z")

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I have a Vision App for collecting and visualizing data but I need to create a touch screen version (probably for a Surface Pro). Is there any general advice for creating a user form for a Smaller screen/Touch screen? I'…

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## [Will regenerating the Ignition server and client OPC UA take down the Allen-Bradley Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-regenerating-the-ignition-server-and-client-opc-ua-take-down-the-allen-bradley-driver/99765)

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**Author:** [@Samuel\_Terrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samuel_Terrell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-regenerating-the-ignition-server-and-client-opc-ua-take-down-the-allen-bradley-driver/99765 "2024-12-12T21:07:52Z")

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I have installed the Allen-Bradley Driver module and OPC UA module. I believe all of my 20+Allen-Bradley Contrologix PLC's are communicating through the AB Driver. I am also using UaExpert to pull data to a different s…

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## [Modern PLC Library Management Tools](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modern-plc-library-management-tools/99590)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modern-plc-library-management-tools/99590 "2024-12-10T03:14:20Z")

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This is not necessarily Ignition-specific but I know there are many of us that use Allen Bradley and other modern PLCs for our projects. As of late I've felt that exporting AOIs and rungs/routines to a file location as …

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## [SQL Queries and Time Differences](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-queries-and-time-differences/99392)

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**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-queries-and-time-differences/99392 "2024-12-08T11:42:08Z")

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A particular gateway I'm working with is giving odd results when returning queries that contain a time type. When I make the query in SSMS (this is MS SQL) the times retuned are correct although they have a date compone…

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## [Best type of connexion between Ignition main server and an Ignition IOT Edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-type-of-connexion-between-ignition-main-server-and-an-ignition-iot-edge/99552)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Arthur\_Jacinto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Arthur_Jacinto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-type-of-connexion-between-ignition-main-server-and-an-ignition-iot-edge/99552 "2024-12-07T12:28:35Z")

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Hello everyone, I recently acquired the Ignition IoT edge. To connect it to main main Ignition server I created an OPC connexion between to two devices. My main server is set as an OPCUA server and my IoT edge is also s…

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## [Mapping an Advantech WISE-4012 as a device to ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mapping-an-advantech-wise-4012-as-a-device-to-ignition/17004)

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**Author:** [@asamboy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/asamboy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mapping-an-advantech-wise-4012-as-a-device-to-ignition/17004 "2024-12-06T13:44:43Z")

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Do anyone have experience mapping the ADVANTECH WISE-4012 to ignintion in order to read and write to its I/O?

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## [Expansion not available for Error Logs in Gateway Diagnostics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expansion-not-available-for-error-logs-in-gateway-diagnostics/97940)

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**Author:** [@Carolin\_Jacob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carolin_Jacob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expansion-not-available-for-error-logs-in-gateway-diagnostics/97940 "2024-12-05T14:41:13Z")

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The expansion or description symbol '+' is not available in the Gateway Diagnostics Logs for Error logs since sometime. But previously it was available as shown below What is needed:- How it is now:- Any idea ho…

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## [Trouble connecting to localhost:8088](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-connecting-to-localhost-8088/99457)

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**Author:** [@Navishake\_Mahendram](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Navishake_Mahendram)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-connecting-to-localhost-8088/99457 "2024-12-05T03:47:05Z")

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I keep getting the error, "local host refused to connect". The gateway was working fine yesterday. When I tried to start the Ignition Gateway in services, I get the following error message. Any assistance would be great…

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## [NEW Inductive Automation Merchandise Store](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-inductive-automation-merchandise-store/98621)

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**Author:** [@kvane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kvane)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-inductive-automation-merchandise-store/98621 "2024-12-04T21:32:58Z")

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Do your family and friends describe your relationship with Ignition as "a bit much"? Do you dream of Digital Transformation? Do you want to demonstrate at the next conference you attend that your brand loyalty knows no…

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## [Seeking Ideas for Uptime/Downtime Management Tool for Biogas Facilities](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seeking-ideas-for-uptime-downtime-management-tool-for-biogas-facilities/99360)

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**Author:** [@Coleman\_Jones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Coleman_Jones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seeking-ideas-for-uptime-downtime-management-tool-for-biogas-facilities/99360 "2024-12-03T16:23:19Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm currently developing an uptime and downtime monitoring tool for operators at our biogas facility using Ignition and Canary Labs. The goal is to provide an intuitive interface that empowers operators to …

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## [IFM O3D302 Ignition Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ifm-o3d302-ignition-integration/99329)

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**Author:** [@Zachary\_Kacel1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Kacel1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ifm-o3d302-ignition-integration/99329 "2024-12-02T19:20:27Z")

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I had a project to get data from an IFM O3D302 3D Sensor into Ignition, and I figured I would share my solution so others can use it or provide feedback on how I might improve it. I needed the camera to do two things: m…

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## [Gateway Event Threads](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-threads/99323)

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**Author:** [@cvanremoortel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cvanremoortel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-threads/99323 "2024-12-02T19:05:05Z")

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Are there a set number of Gateway Event Threads (like there are for tag event scripts when defined in the tag definition) or does the event trigger create a new thread? I have some timer scripts that may run long and I m…

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## [Impossible d’exécuter un entité dans apriso process bouler en https](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/impossible-d-executer-un-entite-dans-apriso-process-bouler-en-https/99248)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Adido](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Adido)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/impossible-d-executer-un-entite-dans-apriso-process-bouler-en-https/99248 "2024-11-30T06:58:29Z")

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J’ai exécuté une procédure https dur un serveur apriso à l’aide d’un certificat auto signé. À présent le site web (le client léger) fonctionne parfaitement sur le serveur mais Apriso Process Builder n’arrive pas à exécu…

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## [iOS and Android, project url modification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios-and-android-project-url-modification/99267)

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**Author:** [@Jean-Maurice\_Dubois](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jean-Maurice_Dubois)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios-and-android-project-url-modification/99267 "2024-11-29T18:03:00Z")

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Is there a reason we can't edit the project path in the iOS and Android perspective client? I have no trouble doing so on a standard computer. I need to add /scan to the project path. Is there a solution? Thanks

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## [OPC UA (KepserverEX) suddenly disconnect and can't reconnect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-kepserverex-suddenly-disconnect-and-cant-reconnect/99223)

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**Author:** [@hisyam\_agung](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hisyam_agung)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-kepserverex-suddenly-disconnect-and-cant-reconnect/99223 "2024-11-28T09:17:42Z")

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My KepserverEX suddenly disconnects and shows “Connection attempt to runtime failed” in the event log. Then it timed out and gave me a dialog box asking if I wanted to work offline. After that I tried to restart the Kep…

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