# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=37 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [\[IGN-4778\] Session expired due to inactivity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4778-session-expired-due-to-inactivity/78344)
**Author:** [@Kaloyan\_Radomirov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kaloyan_Radomirov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4778-session-expired-due-to-inactivity/78344 "2023-08-24T17:07:37Z")
Hi guys, I hope you are cheerful today. When a project has an inactive time period set and a session has expired. Can we have in the blue screen 'session closed' instead of a 'launch gateway' a 'refresh' button... on t… --- ## [Reading Tags from a DotNet App](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-tags-from-a-dotnet-app/77933)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Weber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jim_Weber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-tags-from-a-dotnet-app/77933 "2023-08-23T11:47:18Z")
Is there a place I can get Code examples of read/writing tags from a VB.Net and/or C# app using the Web Dev Module? --- ## [Perspective Properties - Value error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-properties-value-error/78272)
**Author:** [@Sudhanthiralakshmi\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sudhanthiralakshmi_M)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-properties-value-error/78272 "2023-08-23T11:02:43Z")
I got this caution while binding a query to this property. As I binded the expected datatype "Integer". But it is showing the expected error "string found" . how to resolve this --- ## [Showing server ip/hostname in window title of designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/showing-server-ip-hostname-in-window-title-of-designer/14949)
**Author:** [@Sanderd17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanderd17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/showing-server-ip-hostname-in-window-title-of-designer/14949 "2023-08-22T22:25:11Z")
Does someone know a way to show the ip or hostname of the Ignition server in the title bar of the designer window? Perhaps there's a module somewhere? Or perhaps there's a gateway setting where the appearance of the d… --- ## [Passing Dataset to Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-dataset-to-component/78177)
**Author:** [@Subin\_Adhikari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Subin_Adhikari)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-dataset-to-component/78177 "2023-08-22T21:56:01Z")
Dear Gurus, Need help here ( I am a total Newbie here exploring ignition and just completed IU Lessons ) I Have a page intended to be used as Component , in Page Props I here have Prop named "Table" , this page just h… --- ## [Clarification on Modbus RTU over TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-modbus-rtu-over-tcp/78191)
**Author:** [@Henrol\_Jeo\_Gutierrez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henrol_Jeo_Gutierrez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-modbus-rtu-over-tcp/78191 "2023-08-22T11:50:03Z")
Hi I have a modbus devices connected in serial, and a gateway that converts the serial into ethernet (modbus TCP). Below is the simplest diagram on what is my setup: I am new to Ignition gateway, but my simple quest… --- ## [How to export data that are selected in an Easychart?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-export-data-that-are-selected-in-an-easychart/78062)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Cimildoro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Cimildoro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-export-data-that-are-selected-in-an-easychart/78062 "2023-08-22T08:03:19Z")
Hello everyone, is there any way to export the data that is selected in an EasyChart? I am using the .exportExcel method, but I don't know if there is any other method that is more suited to what I am looking for. e.g.… --- ## [How to change the name of already configured alarm using script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-the-name-of-already-configured-alarm-using-script/78156)
**Author:** [@Anamay\_Belekar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anamay_Belekar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-the-name-of-already-configured-alarm-using-script/78156 "2023-08-22T05:19:54Z")
I am trying to change the name of already configured alarm in a tag using python script using 'system.tag.editAlarmConfig'. But every time I do it, it creates a separate alarm rather than editing the existing one Please… --- ## [How can data read and log local data base as well as global (cloud) data base through Ignition gateway?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-data-read-and-log-local-data-base-as-well-as-global-cloud-data-base-through-ignition-gateway/76537)
**Author:** [@chirag\_kotadiya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chirag_kotadiya)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-data-read-and-log-local-data-base-as-well-as-global-cloud-data-base-through-ignition-gateway/76537 "2023-08-21T23:09:52Z")
Dear All, We have a two Siemens DCS (DCS-01 & DCS-02) and we have a two Ignition Platform with OPC-UA and tag historian. (One at local station and one at cloud as per attachment) We have read data from siemens DCS t… --- ## [Maybe it's a bug in the table filter (Perspective)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maybe-its-a-bug-in-the-table-filter-perspective/78161)
**Author:** [@Kaloyan\_Radomirov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kaloyan_Radomirov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maybe-its-a-bug-in-the-table-filter-perspective/78161 "2023-08-21T14:44:46Z")
When I try to filter a number in the table (equals) but it doesn't exist, the table starts flashing and you need to restart the page. --- ## [Message 'Action Denied'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-action-denied/78097)
**Author:** [@Kaloyan\_Radomirov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kaloyan_Radomirov)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-action-denied/78097 "2023-08-21T15:40:12Z")
Hi all, Can We have message 'Action Denied' to be auto hide or background dismissible? On a touch screen is hard to close it due to small 'x' in the corner. Thanks. --- ## [SQL question - Best way to query from multiple tables with no similar columns](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-question-best-way-to-query-from-multiple-tables-with-no-similar-columns/78030)
**Author:** [@Kiyara\_Hill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kiyara_Hill)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-question-best-way-to-query-from-multiple-tables-with-no-similar-columns/78030 "2023-08-18T19:01:24Z")
This is a question for SQL experts out there: I am getting pretty good with the reporting module but as my reports get more and more intricate I find my reports sometimes having 10 - 20 individual queries. This is typic… --- ## [Ignition License Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-license-server/77959)
**Author:** [@Sanat\_Pattanaik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanat_Pattanaik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-license-server/77959 "2023-08-18T15:45:35Z")
Hi, We are deploying ignition in our EKS cluster. We will be using it as a controller to manage license. Is there any documentation around how to connect to ignition license server from EKS cluster. Sanat --- ## [How to download Ignition HMI to HMI panel with ignition system?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-download-ignition-hmi-to-hmi-panel-with-ignition-system/78060)
**Author:** [@Bijith\_Balaji](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bijith_Balaji)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-download-ignition-hmi-to-hmi-panel-with-ignition-system/78060 "2023-08-18T12:13:22Z")
how to download ignition hmi to hmi panel with ignition system --- ## [Free Machine Learning courses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/free-machine-learning-courses/17628)
**Author:** [@KathyApplebaum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KathyApplebaum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/free-machine-learning-courses/17628 "2018-04-06T18:30:39Z")
I know a number of our users are interested in Machine Learning but don’t know where to start. UC Berkeley is now offering a series of Data Science courses for free online. I haven’t taken these particular ones, but I’ve… --- ## [Alarm Name, Label and Ack user in Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-name-label-and-ack-user-in-database/74427)
**Author:** [@Faisal\_Shaikh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faisal_Shaikh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-name-label-and-ack-user-in-database/74427 "2023-08-16T01:33:18Z")
Hi, I am not able to view the columns like Alarm Name, Label and Ack user in the Database, Which configuration I need to enable these columns in the Alarm database. --- ## [Database connection with MSSQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-with-mssql/77835)
**Author:** [@wen.chen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wen.chen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-with-mssql/77835 "2023-08-15T17:54:44Z")
I am trying to set up Ignition database connection with MSSQL. However, I kept getting this communication error message below after I checked my firewall, enabled TCP/IP setting on the SQLEXPRESS I set up...etc. Cannot … --- ## [3rd Party Connection through OPC-UA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-connection-through-opc-ua/77877)
**Author:** [@Desmond\_Tobin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Desmond_Tobin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-connection-through-opc-ua/77877 "2023-08-15T15:51:32Z")
I have a project that reads tags from a couple of PLC's rockwell & Siemens via the default OPC-UA feature. im trying to make those same tags available to a 3rd party software though OPC-UA. to do this i have modified the… --- ## [Enable CORS for WebDev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-cors-for-webdev/38655)
**Author:** [@jeff.m.miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.m.miller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-cors-for-webdev/38655 "2023-08-15T02:33:15Z")
I have a Web app that i am trying to make ajax calls to an ignition WebDev. These call are failing on the options call. These are in another domain, so need to enable the option replay and enable CORS to allow \* orgins. … --- ## [Converting dataset to json HELP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-dataset-to-json-help/60311)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-dataset-to-json-help/60311 "2023-08-14T17:29:23Z")
I am in need of help, I have a dataset that i need to make a json. This is the dataset: How can i convert it to a json so i can parse column data? --- ## [Metter Toledo data to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/metter-toledo-data-to-ignition/56698)
**Author:** [@Gaurav\_Vasoya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav_Vasoya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/metter-toledo-data-to-ignition/56698 "2023-08-13T11:16:57Z")
Other than weight, is it possible to get Machine name, material name from scale to Ignition ? Machine name, material name is being stored in PLU of weighing scale. --- ## [MItsubishi Device Connection for Q-Series PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-device-connection-for-q-series-plc/77713)
**Author:** [@Tucker\_Gustavesen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tucker_Gustavesen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-device-connection-for-q-series-plc/77713 "2023-08-11T14:03:29Z")
I'm having trouble connecting a Q-series MELSEC PLC to my local 8.1 gateway. I have the Mitsubishi TCP module and I've specified the device's IP, used the default port, and I've given the IP address of my network adapter… --- ## [Twilio alarms module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-alarms-module/43863)
**Author:** [@tom.wouters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tom.wouters)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-alarms-module/43863 "2023-08-10T21:19:44Z")
Dear experts, We are currently looking into generating alarms to some sort of group chat. We have options like Whatsapp, telegram, … The traditional email and SMS are obviously good, but in the future group chats wher… --- ## [Gateway Restart Triggers On Change Data & Scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-restart-triggers-on-change-data-scripts/74907)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Medley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brad_Medley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-restart-triggers-on-change-data-scripts/74907 "2023-08-10T18:36:07Z")
Ignition Platform 8.1.20 Currently, I am having an issue with our gateway crashing and restarting. We are addressing that issue, but as a byproduct of the issue my on change data in history is recording multiple times, … --- ## [DHRIO Drops node slip used](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dhrio-drops-node-slip-used/52674)
**Author:** [@luyar\_author](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luyar_author)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dhrio-drops-node-slip-used/52674 "2023-08-10T13:18:07Z")
Since connecting Ignition to our existing 1756 - DHRIO rack, if one of the nodes is dropped, as in the PLC was turned off for a day. The node does not reestablish connection when the PLC gets turned back on. Is there a b… --- ## [PostgreSQL how to convert t\_stamp (bigint type) into PST timestamp (Resolution)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-how-to-convert-t-stamp-bigint-type-into-pst-timestamp-resolution/77546)
**Author:** [@Lalillo1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lalillo1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-how-to-convert-t-stamp-bigint-type-into-pst-timestamp-resolution/77546 "2023-08-10T03:17:20Z")
I am trying to convert the t\_stamp column to US Pacific datetime (from a historical data table) I have been trying to use an examples from this page https://www.appsloveworld.com/postgresql/100/10/how-to-cast-bigint-to-… --- ## [Create 10 minute averages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-10-minute-averages/77637)
**Author:** [@denny\_jimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/denny_jimenez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-10-minute-averages/77637 "2023-08-09T15:34:57Z")
Greetings to all. I am new to Ignition programming, surely this question will have a simple answer. I am creating a SCADA and I need to take analog data from a field unit (RTU), with this data I need to create fifteen m… --- ## [How to read a github repository file through api in Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-a-github-repository-file-through-api-in-ignition/77609)
**Author:** [@Rohit\_Das](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rohit_Das)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-a-github-repository-file-through-api-in-ignition/77609 "2023-08-09T13:16:40Z")
I need to read a github repository file through api in Ignition. I have created a private access token also. How to proceed further? --- ## [Calling the ackn notes and ack user in a clear pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-the-ackn-notes-and-ack-user-in-a-clear-pipeline/77410)
**Author:** [@Bharat\_Krishnan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bharat_Krishnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-the-ackn-notes-and-ack-user-in-a-clear-pipeline/77410 "2023-08-04T00:13:00Z")
Hi, I have created two pipelines for an alarm, first one to send out messages when active and acknowledged and the second pipeline to for sending out a clear message along with a pdf, The problem i am facing is that, i … --- ## [What happened to the forum suggested unread topic list?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-happened-to-the-forum-suggested-unread-topic-list/77214)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-happened-to-the-forum-suggested-unread-topic-list/77214 "2023-08-03T22:39:28Z")
Using mobile phone, there used to be a suggested topic list at the bottom of each topic, but it's not there anymore at the moment for me :frowning: anyone having the same issue and/or know why it's gone? Eg it's blank h… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=36) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=38)