# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=19 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Unblock and Delete files that have been locked by Java](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unblock-and-delete-files-that-have-been-locked-by-java/60194)
**Author:** [@victordcq](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/victordcq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unblock-and-delete-files-that-have-been-locked-by-java/60194 "2024-10-23T06:31:58Z")
There is an issue with java locking files that are in use. Mainly when using the webserver. Causing it to be impossible to delete them while the gateway is running. But here is a solution! (For windows atleast). Using … --- ## [Added S71200 PLC under OPC UA but not showing in OPC Server drop down in Tag Editor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/added-s71200-plc-under-opc-ua-but-not-showing-in-opc-server-drop-down-in-tag-editor/80541)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Curry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Curry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/added-s71200-plc-under-opc-ua-but-not-showing-in-opc-server-drop-down-in-tag-editor/80541 "2024-10-23T06:06:19Z")
I have added a Siemens S71200 PLC using the OPC UA Device Connections. It is showing connected, but when I go to create a new tag the drop down under OPC Server is blank. Am I missing a step? thank you --- ## [Extract the values from MQTT topic to show on Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extract-the-values-from-mqtt-topic-to-show-on-ignition/96752)
**Author:** [@Mohd\_Salim\_Ansari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mohd_Salim_Ansari)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extract-the-values-from-mqtt-topic-to-show-on-ignition/96752 "2024-10-23T04:36:42Z")
I have an MQTT device which is publising data on MQTT broker in this format {"FM\_10":"FLOWRATE\_M3\_H : 0.000000\\nTime\_Stamp: 28/09/2024 07:31:39"}, I am not able to show on Ignition Screen as a value. Can any help me out … --- ## [Multiple ignition projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-ignition-projects/89578)
**Author:** [@Trent\_Black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Trent_Black)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-ignition-projects/89578 "2024-10-22T17:48:44Z")
I currently switch between three or four projects daily, dedicating time to each. My current process involves backing up my gateway and then restoring the gateway for the next project. Repeating this four times a day mak… --- ## [Omron NJ series](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nj-series/36512)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nj-series/36512 "2024-10-22T14:41:40Z")
Maybe a little off topic from Ignition, but a few questions for those that have time… We are looking at an alternative to AB/RA PLCs. We are looking at Omron NJ and other series. Does anyone have a good deal of exper… --- ## [Modbus byte issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-byte-issues/97543)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Logic.false](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andy_Logic.false)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-byte-issues/97543 "2024-10-21T11:42:47Z")
Hi All! First time posting hope I have done this right, I'm also hoping some one here is a wizard and can shed some light into an issue I'm having, I have started a project were I am accessing a Check-Weigher and retrie… --- ## [Project template - Trial version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-template-trial-version/97433)
**Author:** [@Tomasz\_Gorzelak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tomasz_Gorzelak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-template-trial-version/97433 "2024-10-18T00:11:24Z")
Is it possible to use a project template in the trial version of Ignition? I don't see such an option when creating a project --- ## [ARSCADA - Augmented Reality Module for Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arscada-augmented-reality-module-for-ignition/9888)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arscada-augmented-reality-module-for-ignition/9888 "2024-10-17T14:19:20Z")
what is your opinion on Augmented Reality Interface to SCADA \[poll type=multiple max=5\] Extremely useful to operator Somewhat useful Can't say we have to try and see Doesn't add any value Not useful at all \[/poll\] D… --- ## [S7-1200 to 8.1 then 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1200-to-8-1-then-8-3/97305)
**Author:** [@Matrix\_Engineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matrix_Engineering)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1200-to-8-1-then-8-3/97305 "2024-10-16T13:54:43Z")
I've done Siemens S7-400 to Ignition but never TIA 1200 or 1500. What are my options for getting data into 8.1.43? How will this change with the native driver in 8.3? Do I need a paid-for version of TIA to upload t… --- ## [RSLogix/Studio 5000 AOI Local Tags Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rslogix-studio-5000-aoi-local-tags-help/97257)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rslogix-studio-5000-aoi-local-tags-help/97257 "2024-10-15T18:17:48Z")
Obviously off topic, but thought it would be worth asking. I have a project I inherited, in the process of migration to different AOIs/UDTs, etc. I ran into a situation where a valve AOI is using local tags for configur… --- ## [Session events issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-events-issues/97206)
**Author:** [@Pappu\_Gupta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pappu_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-events-issues/97206 "2024-10-14T20:28:22Z")
I was trying to print logger on session startup events, but it was not working. What would be the possible reason for that? Last time when i logged in, it was working. --- ## [Render changes of Ignition Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/render-changes-of-ignition-project/97179)
**Author:** [@Shong\_Liew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shong_Liew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/render-changes-of-ignition-project/97179 "2024-10-12T18:35:54Z")
I've been playing around Ignition Project for a year now and I am trying to create multi-developer CI environment for Ignition Project. One thing I found out when integrated with Azure DevOps with GIT, even though ignit… --- ## [Bind SQL to Tag Browser Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-sql-to-tag-browser-tags/97166)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Edwards1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Edwards1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-sql-to-tag-browser-tags/97166 "2024-10-11T19:36:44Z")
IA Forum, Can I bind an SQL Table value to a Tag in the Designer Tag Browser? I have an MSSQL Table that has a "ChillerName". That Chiller has Inlet and Outlet Temperature transmitters that are in my Designer Tag Brows… --- ## [New to Automation but have a project i need advice on](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-to-automation-but-have-a-project-i-need-advice-on/97118)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Fox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andy_Fox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-to-automation-but-have-a-project-i-need-advice-on/97118 "2024-10-11T16:22:59Z")
I work for a company that manufacturers industrial printers and need a simple HMI solution to link two printers together so that one HMI controls both systems. Its a simple big button HMI with each button representing cu… --- ## [Download Water Treatment demo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/download-water-treatment-demo/97078)
**Author:** [@Leonardo\_Marinaro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leonardo_Marinaro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/download-water-treatment-demo/97078 "2024-10-10T21:40:46Z")
Hello, I would like to download the Water Treatment demo for study purposes. Is there anywhere I can do that? --- ## [Rugged windows 11 tablet 14hr+ battery under 500 bucks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rugged-windows-11-tablet-14hr-battery-under-500-bucks/97080)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rugged-windows-11-tablet-14hr-battery-under-500-bucks/97080 "2024-10-10T16:13:25Z")
Rugged windows 11 tablet 14hr+ battery under 500 bucks for using with Ignition Any recommendations? I keep seeing some with only 10 hours battery life, or the price jumps up. I was unable to find a good spreadsheet on… --- ## [Latest PostgreSQL database version tested/supported by Ignition 8.1 and Op. system reccomendation for PostgreSQL database server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/latest-postgresql-database-version-tested-supported-by-ignition-8-1-and-op-system-reccomendation-for-postgresql-database-server/97073)
**Author:** [@Jaan\_Vool](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jaan_Vool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/latest-postgresql-database-version-tested-supported-by-ignition-8-1-and-op-system-reccomendation-for-postgresql-database-server/97073 "2024-10-10T13:37:32Z")
Hi, question about architecture: What is the latest PostgreSQL database version tested/supported by Ignition 8.1 and is there any operating system reccomendation for PostgreSQL database server running on VMWare virtual… --- ## [Get current values in a Table component in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-current-values-in-a-table-component-in-vision/96917)
**Author:** [@sharad.sharma](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sharad.sharma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-current-values-in-a-table-component-in-vision/96917 "2024-10-10T08:52:04Z")
What would be a best approach to show current values for motor data like below in a tabular format using either a Table or Power Table. I have about 4 motors in the system with a SQLLite database. I don't see any current… --- ## [How to add user tag in Kepware](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-user-tag-in-kepware/97043)
**Author:** [@Sakshi\_Gupta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sakshi_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-user-tag-in-kepware/97043 "2024-10-09T18:30:21Z")
Hello Community! I have tags associated with each machine in the kepware server and i want to add few user tags that defines the association of those machines with the AreaID and SiteID. How do i add user tags into kepw… --- ## [Historical data to excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-data-to-excel/5105)
**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-data-to-excel/5105 "2012-09-06T16:08:39Z")
Hi, I would like to understand a bit more how you split the historical data in the database so I could export it to excel. I am using SQL server 2008 R2. My goal is to get the tag name, the value and the time… --- ## [Ignition Project Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-project-issue/96949)
**Author:** [@Pappu\_Gupta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pappu_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-project-issue/96949 "2024-10-09T11:49:22Z")
I was trying to copy the existing project (replicating the original project and renaming it for backup purpose) in ignition gateway. But while copying it, i am getting the error shown in pic. Could anyone know why I … --- ## [RV50x SMS from Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rv50x-sms-from-ignition/73812)
**Author:** [@Renz\_Eran\_Santos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Renz_Eran_Santos)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rv50x-sms-from-ignition/73812 "2024-10-08T20:28:15Z")
I recently purchased an RV50x router for the SMS alarming on Ignition, I followed this steps but still couldn't make the SMS to work. Are there other steps that I should do to make this work with Ignition --- ## [Installing Ignition Maker Edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-maker-edition/96937)
**Author:** [@nathan\_gale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan_gale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-maker-edition/96937 "2024-10-07T21:59:07Z")
hello all, i have experience with vision and perspective. I have actually taken the week long course at the facility in April this year. The instructor was amazing. He talked about ignition maker for my home automatio… --- ## [Security Auditing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-auditing/96902)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Fredericksen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_Fredericksen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-auditing/96902 "2024-10-07T15:26:47Z")
I've noticed that security Auditing does not track perspective authentication events. Is this the intended behavior or is there a configuration issue? I am using Version: 8.1.25 (b2023021409) --- ## [Pie Chart: show both percent and value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-show-both-percent-and-value/96749)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Dale\_Gimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jesse_Dale_Gimenez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-show-both-percent-and-value/96749 "2024-10-07T11:14:38Z")
Hi Forum, How do i display both value and percent in the pie chart legend? I want in this format: Planned Downtime 14.3%, 58 hours Unplanned Downtime 35.3, 118 hours Up Time 50.4%, 135 hours --- ## [Script editor - setting values inside logical statements](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-editor-setting-values-inside-logical-statements/96779)
**Author:** [@IAKC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IAKC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-editor-setting-values-inside-logical-statements/96779 "2024-10-05T15:06:37Z")
is there a way to set values to items inside logical statements when using script editor? example: eventhandler is visionWindowOpened .... if myTag == 1 myvisionComponent.blink = 1 ... --- ## [Persist dynamic view changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/persist-dynamic-view-changes/96855)
**Author:** [@LukeL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/LukeL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/persist-dynamic-view-changes/96855 "2024-10-04T21:42:16Z")
I want to create a dynamic page that allows a user to add an embedded view and change the position of existing views. I figured out how to change the location through a popup via parameters and messaging, but it does no… --- ## [Horizontal Menu Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/horizontal-menu-issue/96801)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/horizontal-menu-issue/96801 "2024-10-04T20:59:23Z")
I know this is an old issue, but I am running into it or something similar on 8.1.43. But only with 1 or 2 users, not everyone. Basically, it draws the menus to 2 levels then stops expending the menus. Sometimes the i… --- ## [Duplicate rows SQL data from transaction groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicate-rows-sql-data-from-transaction-groups/9551)
**Author:** [@tkelch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tkelch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicate-rows-sql-data-from-transaction-groups/9551 "2024-10-04T19:12:36Z")
I have one transaction group (store proc) running and every time I hit a trigger to fire the transaction group, I see the #executions increment by 1 in the Ignition designer, but I see two new rows of SQL data (almost id… --- ## [Export all Designer Launcher hosts?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-all-designer-launcher-hosts/96831)
**Author:** [@msteele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/msteele)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-all-designer-launcher-hosts/96831 "2024-10-04T15:12:40Z")
This seems so basic I'm worried I'm asking a dumb question: Is there a way I can export ALL of my designer hosts from Designer Launcher? For example, if I have a new employee and want to get their Designer Launcher se… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=20)