# Ignition

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## [Cancel alarms from Pipelines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cancel-alarms-from-pipelines/27686)

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**Author:** [@ankitkarwa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ankitkarwa21)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cancel-alarms-from-pipelines/27686 "2019-11-06T19:20:38Z")

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I am not able to cancel the alarms from the Pipeline Hitting the cancel button wont do anything.

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## [Barcode Scanned event help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanned-event-help/29558)

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**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanned-event-help/29558 "2019-11-06T17:38:14Z")

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I’m creating a small test project to demonstrate the functionality of Perspective. I’m trying to scan a data matrix on the back of our parts and I’m wondering if there is a minimum size in the barcode scanning routine. …

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## [PC/HMI screen resize](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pc-hmi-screen-resize/29725)

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**Author:** [@alexm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alexm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pc-hmi-screen-resize/29725 "2019-11-06T16:38:33Z")

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Hi, I have several pages made in perspective that are currently displaying on a PC with 1920x1020 resolution. Would it be possible to integrate this on an HMI (1020x720 screen resolution)? I’ve tried to set the pages mo…

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## [Python time.sleep in 8.0.6 - Gone/Bug?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-time-sleep-in-8-0-6-gone-bug/29723)

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**Author:** [@will](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/will)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-time-sleep-in-8-0-6-gone-bug/29723 "2019-11-06T16:32:38Z")

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In our project now, time.sleep appears undefined. Appears to have happened after upgrade to 8.0.6? Our current build: 8.0.6-rc1 (b2019102814) So we can’t do: import time time.sleep(3) Error: Is this intended or…

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## [CreateSProcCall call not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/createsproccall-call-not-working/29648)

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**Author:** [@israel.jordan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/israel.jordan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/createsproccall-call-not-working/29648 "2019-11-06T16:18:10Z")

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Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a result set from this function if the stored procedure uses a temp table? I have been trying and my result set row count is zero. Thank you

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## [High Query per second spikes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-query-per-second-spikes/29678)

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**Author:** [@RadicalRumin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RadicalRumin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-query-per-second-spikes/29678 "2019-11-06T15:27:05Z")

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I’ve made a CRUD page for database editing in vision. Using the configureCell extension function I change the text values of refering ID column’s to the corresponding descriptive value from their table of origin. This fu…

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## [Bad data on Modbus TCP drive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-data-on-modbus-tcp-drive/29720)

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**Author:** [@alireza.dehghani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alireza.dehghani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-data-on-modbus-tcp-drive/29720 "2019-11-06T15:04:42Z")

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Hello, I have some counters that are connected to a Moxa MGate 3480 (4 serial ports) that on each serial port there are 20 counters more or less. I read from each counter about 20 addresses (each address 4 register). Th…

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## [OPC read/write problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-read-write-problems/17774)

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**Author:** [@benjamin987b](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benjamin987b)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-read-write-problems/17774 "2019-11-06T14:57:24Z")

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Good morning guys. I have this situation: I am working with CLX v30.013 and Ignition 7.9.6. The problem is, I can see the tags in the OPC browser, but when I drag that tag to designer TAGS folder, I can not see t…

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## [Windows AD and multiple domains](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-ad-and-multiple-domains/28791)

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**Author:** [@sraman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sraman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-ad-and-multiple-domains/28791 "2019-11-06T13:58:47Z")

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I am inquiring to find out • if Ignition can support cross domain users • If the gateway config can support cross domains and get User list and roles derived from AD. • Any known issues or concerns that I might need t…

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## [Execute and distribute unicode problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-and-distribute-unicode-problem/28737)

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**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-and-distribute-unicode-problem/28737 "2019-11-06T08:48:50Z")

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Hi, I send a report by email using run script Schedule. I use executeAndDistribute function in the script. When I receive my email, special char appear in the body when my attachment name include special char like “é”,…

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## [Perspective Image Refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-image-refresh/29620)

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**Author:** [@djones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/djones)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-image-refresh/29620 "2019-11-06T08:01:13Z")

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I have a perspective view that has an image component thats source property is bound to a webdev service. The webdev service is getting the bytes of an image from the database and serving it up to the view (image compon…

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## [Bad Quality for Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-for-tag/29702)

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**Author:** [@tejagovindula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tejagovindula)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-for-tag/29702 "2019-11-06T01:19:30Z")

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Hello, We are trying to make a connection with Allen Bradley PLC. The connection was successful and we do see the Tags on quick Client. However when we try to see the Value of Tags. It’s Bad Quality. Our Automation Eng…

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## [What is the difference between Ignition Web Development Module and Sepasoft Web Services Module?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-ignition-web-development-module-and-sepasoft-web-services-module/29671)

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**Author:** [@michaelryan.alimagno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michaelryan.alimagno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-ignition-web-development-module-and-sepasoft-web-services-module/29671 "2019-11-05T23:45:32Z")

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Are the two module the same in functionality or there is an advantage for each use? If my main purpose is to extract from an external web server, which one should I use? Or is it an overkill to install both module?

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## [\[bug-14981\]Intermittent tag quality overlay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14981-intermittent-tag-quality-overlay/20336)

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**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14981-intermittent-tag-quality-overlay/20336 "2019-11-05T19:05:36Z")

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Hi all, I have a popup window that makes extensive use of indirect tag binding. I pass the tag path to a UDT tag to the window when I open it, and it pulls dozens of tag elements and tag properties to build the screen. …

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## [\[bug-14612\]system.tag.getConfiguration fails on memory dataset tag if dataset is defined](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14612-system-tag-getconfiguration-fails-on-memory-dataset-tag-if-dataset-is-defined/27203)

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**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14612-system-tag-getconfiguration-fails-on-memory-dataset-tag-if-dataset-is-defined/27203 "2019-11-05T18:47:16Z")

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In script console on version 8.02: print system.tag.getConfiguration('\[default\]New Tag') Gives this result as expected for a new memory tag of type dataset that doesn’t yet have any data (not even defined columns): \[{…

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## [Login with Identity Provider that uses AD/Database Hybrid User Source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/login-with-identity-provider-that-uses-ad-database-hybrid-user-source/29542)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/login-with-identity-provider-that-uses-ad-database-hybrid-user-source/29542 "2019-11-05T17:32:33Z")

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I am trying to login to a Perspective project that is setup with an identity provider that uses an AD/Database Hybrid user source. My first problem is after I enter my username/password the browser just sits there proces…

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## [windowPath scripting to navigate Windows in Tree View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windowpath-scripting-to-navigate-windows-in-tree-view/29685)

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**Author:** [@CCoker1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CCoker1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windowpath-scripting-to-navigate-windows-in-tree-view/29685 "2019-11-05T16:31:24Z")

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Hello, I’ve used Ignition in the past and have recently picked it back up so I’m rusty. I’m trying to mouse click selections in the Tree View Navigation to navigate from screen to screen. I used the following given cod…

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## [Deleting an alarm through scripting?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-an-alarm-through-scripting/11706)

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**Author:** [@son122](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/son122)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-an-alarm-through-scripting/11706 "2019-11-05T16:22:11Z")

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How would I remove alarm definition from a tag? EditAlarmConfig just configures existing alarms. Best I could do with it was reset all the alarm configuration to default, but I need to delete. system.tag.editAlarm…

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## [Overlay label on image but maintain position](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overlay-label-on-image-but-maintain-position/29686)

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**Author:** [@Craighunter1986](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Craighunter1986)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overlay-label-on-image-but-maintain-position/29686 "2019-11-05T15:44:45Z")

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I am using an image and trying to overlay a label. I want the image to stretch and to fill the whole screen and the label to maintain a relative position on the image. I have the image growing and shrinking but the labe…

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## [Symbol Factory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory/4724)

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**Author:** [@mikehill100](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikehill100)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory/4724 "2019-11-05T15:24:39Z")

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This will hopefully be a quick question. Can images in the symbol factory be mirrored? Thanks

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## [Does MQTT Transmission Module have legacy protocols pre-installed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-mqtt-transmission-module-have-legacy-protocols-pre-installed/29630)

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**Author:** [@michaelryan.alimagno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michaelryan.alimagno)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-mqtt-transmission-module-have-legacy-protocols-pre-installed/29630 "2019-11-05T13:46:35Z")

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Does MQTT Transmission Module have legacy protocols pre-installed such as DNP3.0 and Modbus, etc. to get the data from legacy device as poll/response in native protocol? Or still need to install the driver module to the…

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## [What is (single controller or agents) and (controller + unlimited agents) for EAM?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-single-controller-or-agents-and-controller-unlimited-agents-for-eam/29669)

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**Author:** [@srikantakumar.sahu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srikantakumar.sahu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-single-controller-or-agents-and-controller-unlimited-agents-for-eam/29669 "2019-11-05T13:34:06Z")

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What is the difference between (single controller or agents) and (controller + unlimited agents)? For a plant to have one central ignition gateway and multiple client gateway in different geographic location. Which EAM …

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## [Script Editor Documentation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-editor-documentation/29658)

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**Author:** [@arron.shore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/arron.shore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-editor-documentation/29658 "2019-11-05T13:01:12Z")

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Is there any supplementary documentation (in addition to the Ignition Appendix) addressing objects, methods and properties not immediately exposed through the Autocompletion Popup in the Script Editor? Example; we wante…

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## [Powertable search function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-search-function/29672)

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**Author:** [@RadicalRumin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RadicalRumin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-search-function/29672 "2019-11-05T08:04:46Z")

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A few weeks ago I made a CRUD page in Vision and included a “search” functionality. Because the PowerTable is populated with a SQL query binding I made it work by simply changing the where clause on the binding. You choo…

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## [Createprintjob to named printer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/createprintjob-to-named-printer/5927)

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**Author:** [@fadihindi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fadihindi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/createprintjob-to-named-printer/5927 "2013-02-27T04:46:06Z")

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Is there a way to direct a print job to a named (not default) printer, without showing a popup dialog box to select the printer? This works fine for directing to the default printer, but I have several task specific prin…

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## [Vision Button doesn't re-gen bounds colour when Border Painted toggled](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-button-doesnt-re-gen-bounds-colour-when-border-painted-toggled/29666)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-button-doesnt-re-gen-bounds-colour-when-border-painted-toggled/29666 "2019-11-05T06:28:40Z")

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When you drag a button onto a Window, the border seems to paint the colour of the background that it is first placed onto so that the anti-aliasing smoothly transitions to the background colour (due to the button effect …

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## [Import BrotherPrint python scrip to print on Brother Printer Label Makers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-brotherprint-python-scrip-to-print-on-brother-printer-label-makers/17908)

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**Author:** [@scott.jenkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.jenkins)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-brotherprint-python-scrip-to-print-on-brother-printer-label-makers/17908 "2019-10-22T15:57:17Z")

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I am trying to print to a brother printer and have been able to easily do it using python, but get the following error when I try to import the brotherprint python library: Traceback (most recent call last): File "",…

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## [Ignition launcher error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-launcher-error/29640)

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**Author:** [@mandar.parab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mandar.parab)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-launcher-error/29640 "2019-11-05T05:39:37Z")

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## [Expressions and Reports](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expressions-and-reports/29659)

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**Author:** [@Abiodun.Martins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Abiodun.Martins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expressions-and-reports/29659 "2019-11-05T01:52:37Z")

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## [Vision EasyChart doesn't show data from outside date range](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-easychart-doesnt-show-data-from-outside-date-range/29627)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-easychart-doesnt-show-data-from-outside-date-range/29627 "2019-11-05T01:21:23Z")

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v7.9.9 Before you say “duh, because the data is outside of your date range”… I have this trend below, displaying raw data: Note no data shown at the start for both pens. If I extend the chart to 2 minutes before, …

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