# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=26 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Allen-Bradley visualization architecture (SiVArc analogue)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-visualization-architecture-sivarc-analogue/89045)
**Author:** [@Eugeniu\_Gangan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugeniu_Gangan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-visualization-architecture-sivarc-analogue/89045 "2024-04-18T13:40:46Z")
Dear community, I am trying to find a tool for Allen-Bradley PLCs similar to SiVArch for Siemens PLCs to automatically generate faceplates and connect them to the correct tags based on predefined rules. Does anybody kno… --- ## [Getting data from Injection Molding Machines (ex Toshiba)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-data-from-injection-molding-machines-ex-toshiba/8246)
**Author:** [@rlparde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rlparde)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-data-from-injection-molding-machines-ex-toshiba/8246 "2024-04-17T10:46:33Z")
I need to find a way to collect data from our injection molding machines for Ignition. I was wondering if anyone has connected Ignition to any of the following injection molding machines: Toshiba Model: EC180NV21-4 Tos… --- ## [Help Needed: Mapping Modbus RTU Tags from Ironhorse VFD to Ignition Vision Client 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-mapping-modbus-rtu-tags-from-ironhorse-vfd-to-ignition-vision-client-8-1/88945)
**Author:** [@earnhartj84](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/earnhartj84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-mapping-modbus-rtu-tags-from-ironhorse-vfd-to-ignition-vision-client-8-1/88945 "2024-04-16T21:15:39Z")
I'm contacting the community for guidance on integrating a Modbus RTU connection between Ignition 8.1 and an Ironhorse VFD (Direct Logic). Current Setup: I can successfully connect to the VFD using the Ironhorse VFD S… --- ## [Infeed counts from pounds of product](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/infeed-counts-from-pounds-of-product/88917)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/infeed-counts-from-pounds-of-product/88917 "2024-04-16T17:27:42Z")
I thought it would be best to count the pounds of the material at the infeed to the production line. Calculate the weight of a single product per active sku. Then divide the pounds to the nearest whole product to get a… --- ## [Toyo IMM EUROMAP connection question?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toyo-imm-euromap-connection-question/88868)
**Author:** [@Ace\_Tran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ace_Tran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toyo-imm-euromap-connection-question/88868 "2024-04-16T09:01:18Z")
Does anyone have experience in connecting with Toyo IMM via Euromap77 or Euromap63? Please share it with me. I'm struggling to deal with it since I'm new in this field. From what I know: TOYO using euromap63: it will… --- ## [Sizing a Flex Container View to the screen size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sizing-a-flex-container-view-to-the-screen-size/88777)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Lehouillier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dave_Lehouillier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sizing-a-flex-container-view-to-the-screen-size/88777 "2024-04-13T13:04:55Z")
I'm trying to play with flex containers to test sizing on difference devices. How do I "full screen" the perspective view? I'd like to tie the width and height to the device width and height. Thank you. --- ## [E-Mail with release Notes for latest Version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/e-mail-with-release-notes-for-latest-version/88725)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Hofmann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luca_Hofmann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/e-mail-with-release-notes-for-latest-version/88725 "2024-04-12T11:37:15Z")
Hello guys, it is possible to be notified automatically (e.g. by e-mail) when a new Ignition version is released. Maybe together with the release notes? Thanks in advance Luca --- ## [Qracle SQL using Partition By throws a keyword expected error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qracle-sql-using-partition-by-throws-a-keyword-expected-error/88682)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Carrow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adam_Carrow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qracle-sql-using-partition-by-throws-a-keyword-expected-error/88682 "2024-04-11T21:37:55Z")
Qracle SQL using Partition By throws a keyword expected error. Specifically im trying Select ROW\_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY (wonum) ORDER BY closeddate DESC) as rownum it seems that while Partition By is std for Orac… --- ## [Tag change not firing on initial event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change-not-firing-on-initial-event/88692)
**Author:** [@rfolkes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfolkes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change-not-firing-on-initial-event/88692 "2024-04-11T17:59:56Z")
Within a UDT i have a expression tag (exprtag1) that takes 2 other tag values (value1, value2) expr = (value2-value1)\*.4 exprtag1 is set to Event Driven execution mode value1, value2 are OPCUA tags there is a tag… --- ## [System.dnp3.directOperateBinary issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-dnp3-directoperatebinary-issue/88555)
**Author:** [@denny\_jimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/denny_jimenez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-dnp3-directoperatebinary-issue/88555 "2024-04-09T23:52:25Z")
I have version 8.1.36 of Ignition installed on a server, and while executing operations on control outputs through scripting, I encounter the following doubts: The control TAG is configured as g10v2i0, that is, group 10… --- ## [Camera system tracking objects and has tags for Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-system-tracking-objects-and-has-tags-for-ignition/88581)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-system-tracking-objects-and-has-tags-for-ignition/88581 "2024-04-09T15:13:58Z")
On my line, my parts kind of smoosh together at some spots. Without moving half a production line to add a faster conveyor to separate them, is there a camera that can detect objects, index them, and send a bit when I n… --- ## [Trying to add a new PLC device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-add-a-new-plc-device/88535)
**Author:** [@ron.townsend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ron.townsend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-add-a-new-plc-device/88535 "2024-04-08T17:55:52Z")
I'm trying to add an AB micrologix 1500 PLC, the only selection is 1000 to 1400 for the micrologix. I've tried all the AB drivers with no luck. Could sure use a suggestion or 2. Thanks --- ## [Gateway Web Access - System User Source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-web-access-system-user-source/88275)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Garijo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luis_Garijo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-web-access-system-user-source/88275 "2024-04-08T15:05:25Z")
From the Gateway page in Config \>\> Security \>\> General, in the System User Source section you can choose the source of access control for the Designer, in my case I have a group that is based on the AD + internal managem… --- ## [Simulation Aids Module release](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simulation-aids-module-release/10593)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simulation-aids-module-release/10593 "2024-04-08T13:21:22Z")
Automation Professionals is pleased to announce the release of Simulation Aids for Ignition v7.7 & v7.8, a free module supplying multi-purpose expression and scripting functions. It is primarily intended to help develop… --- ## [Best way to dynamize components in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-dynamize-components-in-vision/88465)
**Author:** [@denny\_jimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/denny_jimenez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-dynamize-components-in-vision/88465 "2024-04-06T14:48:35Z")
Hi, forum. I am new to programming in ignition, I post this question in the forum, to know the opinion on what is the best way to dynamize components (text field, numeric field, etc.) in a windows vision with OPC TAG, w… --- ## ['Error 500: Internal Server Error' when trying to access Inductive University](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-500-internal-server-error-when-trying-to-access-inductive-university/88135)
**Author:** [@Jayden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jayden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-500-internal-server-error-when-trying-to-access-inductive-university/88135 "2024-04-02T10:39:25Z")
Is anyone else getting ' Error 500: Internal Server Error' when trying to log into Inductive University? --- ## [New push for Jython 3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-push-for-jython-3/88387)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-push-for-jython-3/88387 "2024-04-05T02:20:04Z")
This just came through the jython-dev mailing list: https://apidia.net/java/Jython/3.0.0-snapshot/ Interesting. Particularly the December release date. I will be investigating. --- ## [Inductive Automation Forum Upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inductive-automation-forum-upgrade/13975)
**Author:** [@Michael.Stofan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael.Stofan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inductive-automation-forum-upgrade/13975 "2024-04-04T10:20:34Z")
Inductive Automation Forums are getting an upgrade! On Monday April 10th at 9am PDT we will be migrating to a new forum powered by Discourse. It adds many modern features including improved searching and support for mobi… --- ## [system.date\*Between oddity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-between-oddity/88261)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Blaschuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Blaschuk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-between-oddity/88261 "2024-04-03T16:16:26Z")
so I have a script that does some simple conversions in a perspective report. I look for the seconds between 2 date/times that i have parsed from a string(I know I know). In the standard report to time works great. th… --- ## [Stored Procedure Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procedure-question/88237)
**Author:** [@ahawes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahawes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procedure-question/88237 "2024-04-03T15:35:26Z")
Good afternoon Team, I am working on a stored procedure to "count" the time between a scan on my scanners. When I run the SP it calls as it should showing each line individually. I have created a query tag as well as … --- ## [Template output parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-output-parameters/10601)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-output-parameters/10601 "2024-04-02T16:31:55Z")
Thought I'd share a technique I've started using, enabled by objectScript() in v7.7, and possible with runScript() in v7.8. Specifically, how to create an "output" parameter in a template that instances can bind to? Pu… --- ## [Training or tutorials integrating Ignition with SAP/BAPI and Snowflake or Databricks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/training-or-tutorials-integrating-ignition-with-sap-bapi-and-snowflake-or-databricks/68272)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/training-or-tutorials-integrating-ignition-with-sap-bapi-and-snowflake-or-databricks/68272 "2024-04-02T14:33:43Z")
Is there some training or a practice I can do with a local gateway integrating to a temporary or demo SAP? I have the same question with Snowflake preferably, but with Databricks is okay alternatively. --- ## [Manipulating JSON files](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manipulating-json-files/88042)
**Author:** [@jeff1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manipulating-json-files/88042 "2024-03-28T21:12:15Z")
Are there tools that I'm missing out on for mass manipulation of JSON files? As an example I just modified a bunch of tags to eliminate a Kepware server. So I needed to change the "opcItemPath" to point to the PLC addre… --- ## [system.net.httpClient are heavyweight,](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-are-heavyweight/88052)
**Author:** [@Yousef\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yousef_Ali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-are-heavyweight/88052 "2024-03-28T20:21:03Z")
Hi , I noticed below Caution and didn't understand it . is there any guidance with example how to Handel right APIs within ignition based on this caution . system.net.httpClient | Ignition User Manual (inductiveaut… --- ## [Active and Unacknowledged alarm count](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-and-unacknowledged-alarm-count/88017)
**Author:** [@sakshi\_kapkar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sakshi_kapkar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-and-unacknowledged-alarm-count/88017 "2024-03-28T06:59:19Z")
In the perspective of alarm management within the ignition system, I aim to tally all active and unacknowledged alarms across various alarm categories. I've included an alarm header image featuring three icons, each… --- ## [OEE Sepasoft vs In house Development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oee-sepasoft-vs-in-house-development/44431)
**Author:** [@rmceachran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rmceachran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oee-sepasoft-vs-in-house-development/44431 "2024-03-27T15:10:22Z")
We are currently investigating OEE development and are considering using Sepasfot OEE modules Without having the experience we are looking to justify using the OEE package vs development from scratch and need to present… --- ## [Will the store and forward mechanism work when migrating from one database instance to another?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-the-store-and-forward-mechanism-work-when-migrating-from-one-database-instance-to-another/87852)
**Author:** [@david\_ludwig1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david_ludwig1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-the-store-and-forward-mechanism-work-when-migrating-from-one-database-instance-to-another/87852 "2024-03-25T17:51:47Z")
I am still learning Ignition. We are expanding our Enterprise solution to include more assets and therefore I need to upgrade to a more powerful database solution. I am currently using AWS RDS MySQL and want to migrate t… --- ## [Announcing our Docker image for CI (finally)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/announcing-our-docker-image-for-ci-finally/87795)
**Author:** [@coatl-dev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/coatl-dev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/announcing-our-docker-image-for-ci-finally/87795 "2024-03-23T23:09:40Z")
We are thrilled to announce the release of our new Docker image called six, designed specifically for developers who are still working on Jython or Python 2.7 projects. This Docker image is tailored for seamless integrat… --- ## [Can't get SQL binding to work with dropdown in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-get-sql-binding-to-work-with-dropdown-in-perspective/87754)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Salisbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Salisbury)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-get-sql-binding-to-work-with-dropdown-in-perspective/87754 "2024-03-22T17:37:54Z")
I am working with a perspective window, and I can't seem to get the dropdown to work with the binding as attached. I can test the query just fine int he Named Queries --- ## [system.tag.getConfiguration and system.tag.configure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-getconfiguration-and-system-tag-configure/60939)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Webb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Webb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-getconfiguration-and-system-tag-configure/60939 "2024-03-21T22:47:51Z")
I am having a hard time understanding how getConfiguration / configure are supposed to work together in Ignition 8. For example, why does the following code fail for the simple case where I want to disable the UDT insta… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=25) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=27)