# Ignition

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## [Ignition Edge Expression Tag Failure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-expression-tag-failure/26807)

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**Author:** [@joyja](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joyja)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-expression-tag-failure/26807 "2019-08-13T18:45:56Z")

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Suddenly all of my expression tags in Ignition Edge 8.0.2 failed with “Expression Right Operand is Null”. These tags are expression tags with an expression like: 100 \* (1 - {\[edge\]Output} / {\[edge\]Input}) where Output…

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## [Convert tag type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-tag-type/27408)

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**Author:** [@ankitkarwa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ankitkarwa21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-tag-type/27408 "2019-08-13T18:43:09Z")

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7.9 had an option to convert tag type, I dont see this option in 8.0.3. Is this feature planned for any upcoming release?

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## [Reporting - Is There Templates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-is-there-templates/27407)

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**Author:** [@hodgins.e](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hodgins.e)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-is-there-templates/27407 "2019-08-13T18:35:59Z")

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I have a report made that is scheduled and sent at month end to one person. But now I need almost the same report sent to more people. Basically the only thing that changes is the SQL query’s WHERE clause for that spec…

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## [UDT Implementation Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-implementation-question/27405)

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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-implementation-question/27405 "2019-08-13T18:07:39Z")

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This is my first time using UDTs, and I’m a little confused on how to implement them to work for my use case. I currently have a test UDT setup that tracks user information for a certain operation. There is one client …

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## [Image ImagePath is not updating to display new image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-imagepath-is-not-updating-to-display-new-image/7124)

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**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-imagepath-is-not-updating-to-display-new-image/7124 "2019-08-13T15:34:48Z")

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I am setting the ImagePath for an Image component to ServerX/cwt/files/CurrentScreen.png The CurrentScreen.png is being constantly updated on the remote server (ServerX) and I would like to have the image in the Igniti…

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## [Tree View component question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-view-component-question/27259)

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**Author:** [@Henk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-view-component-question/27259 "2019-08-13T15:22:18Z")

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I would like to use a Tree View component with an extra column like the tree in the Tag Browser panel holding some setpoints but can’t figure out how to do this. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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## [Display full tagpath in chart when drag&drop from tag tree](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-full-tagpath-in-chart-when-drag-drop-from-tag-tree/27390)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-full-tagpath-in-chart-when-drag-drop-from-tag-tree/27390 "2019-08-13T12:32:55Z")

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Hello When I drag and drop tag from tag browser tree into easy chart, the created pen name only include last item in tag path. For example for pump01/freq only shows freq in Easy chart. How can I show full tag path in…

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## [Sending Multiple Powertables to my database table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-multiple-powertables-to-my-database-table/27372)

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**Author:** [@jomo23](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jomo23)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-multiple-powertables-to-my-database-table/27372 "2019-08-12T22:39:17Z")

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Hi, I would like to receive some help with sending information from two different powertables into the same database table. Currently I am running the system.db.runPrepUpdate(“INSERT INTO (databasetablename) (Column A, …

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## [Tag binding with expressions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-binding-with-expressions/27360)

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**Author:** [@dawei.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dawei.liu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-binding-with-expressions/27360 "2019-08-13T11:45:23Z")

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Hi, For UDT tags bind with expressions. From the user manual, I saw it only support one expression bind such as “if” or “switch”. It seems that all judgement or conditions shall be implemented in a single sentence. So …

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## [One main window shows multiple subforms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-main-window-shows-multiple-subforms/27354)

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**Author:** [@Tong.Xie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tong.Xie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-main-window-shows-multiple-subforms/27354 "2019-08-12T09:44:34Z")

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Hi I have 3 windows , there are have the same size 800\*600 i want display window2’s and window3’s contants in window1 the effect is as shown below. i try to used popup window or Templates , but they didn’t achieve…

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## [DTMF - Ignition Voice Supported Signalling Methods](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dtmf-ignition-voice-supported-signalling-methods/27370)

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**Author:** [@will](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/will)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dtmf-ignition-voice-supported-signalling-methods/27370 "2019-08-12T22:50:23Z")

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In the process of integrating voice alarming via Twilio SIP trunking and the Ignition Voice Alarming module, everything going well except for the DTMF signalling (pressing keys on phone, can’t get past ‘press any key to …

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## [Bug in Barcode 39 and hyphen in report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-in-barcode-39-and-hyphen-in-report/27374)

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**Author:** [@jalitten](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jalitten)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-in-barcode-39-and-hyphen-in-report/27374 "2019-08-12T17:50:16Z")

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When using barcode 39 and changing the Scale X and Scale Y size I can only add 2 digits after a hyphen ‘-’. If I add more than 2 digits the scanner will not scan it.

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## [Edit User info via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-user-info-via-scripting/27373)

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**Author:** [@andytimc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andytimc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-user-info-via-scripting/27373 "2019-08-12T17:45:34Z")

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I’m wondering if there is a way to edit the User Security Pin VIA Scripting. Since ignition 7.9 does not have 2-factor authentication ability I am looking at using the users Security Pin and a sort of 2 factor authentica…

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## [Email Report Inline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-report-inline/12275)

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**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-report-inline/12275 "2019-08-12T17:35:08Z")

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I have some users requesting that a report be emailed inline instead of an attachment. Is there a way to do this? (hopefully without custom scripting)

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## [SUGGESTION- Auto set Edge scripting project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestion-auto-set-edge-scripting-project/27019)

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**Author:** [@NorthPoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NorthPoint)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestion-auto-set-edge-scripting-project/27019 "2019-08-12T16:09:19Z")

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Since you can’t actually have more than the “Edge” project on an Edge node, it would make sense and be helpful if on setup you set the “Scripting Project” to “Edge”.

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## [The lock usage of buttons in Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-lock-usage-of-buttons-in-ignition-8/27356)

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**Author:** [@dawei.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dawei.liu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-lock-usage-of-buttons-in-ignition-8/27356 "2019-08-12T15:34:59Z")

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Hello, I saw that there is a lock option by editing the Button with clicking the right key of mouse. There will be a lock icon displayed on the lower-right side of the button if the lock option is checked. We want to …

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## [Power Table isCellEditable based on parameter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-iscelleditable-based-on-parameter/27363)

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**Author:** [@ammermanbrittanyf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ammermanbrittanyf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-iscelleditable-based-on-parameter/27363 "2019-08-12T15:19:55Z")

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Hello. I am looking to make a PowerTable editable based on the criteria of the log in. However, I can’t get it to work as desired. The function is returning the correct boolean but the table is not becoming editable. Cur…

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## [Alarm Notification Pipelines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipelines/27358)

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**Author:** [@annr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/annr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipelines/27358 "2019-08-12T13:15:11Z")

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Hi, My alarm notification pipelines were all working perfectly well and i was receiving alarm email notifications. However i grouped my pipelines and put them into a new folder and ever since it has not been working.I t…

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## [Why a project named as "global" is asked to be created](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-a-project-named-as-global-is-asked-to-be-created/27340)

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**Author:** [@bjxieweidong](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bjxieweidong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-a-project-named-as-global-is-asked-to-be-created/27340 "2019-08-12T12:14:32Z")

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When I import a project from SYSTEM-Projects, a project named as “global” is asked to be created except the project I am importing. If this “global” is not created, the imported project will not work. However, this “glo…

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## [Script to retrieve the Tag Path from Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-to-retrieve-the-tag-path-from-component/27324)

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**Author:** [@vip.marwah75](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vip.marwah75)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-to-retrieve-the-tag-path-from-component/27324 "2019-08-11T20:16:21Z")

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Hi, Is there any way (script) that I can retrieve the Tag Path from the LED Display component . When We map a tag to any display component in ignition it shows the value of that tag, Tag path can only be seen in the exp…

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## [Accessing Other Component Properties In Bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-other-component-properties-in-bindings/27335)

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**Author:** [@MikeAllgood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeAllgood)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-other-component-properties-in-bindings/27335 "2019-08-10T16:16:28Z")

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How can properties of a component that are not listed in the Bindings editor be accessed for said bindings? I wanted to use the Enabled property on one object to be part of a binding on others. Unfortunately the Enabled…

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## [OPCUA UDT can't be parsed by Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opcua-udt-cant-be-parsed-by-ignition/27302)

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**Author:** [@dawei.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dawei.liu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opcua-udt-cant-be-parsed-by-ignition/27302 "2019-08-10T00:05:53Z")

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Hi, I created two UDT with third part OPC UA server, one is simple struct, the other is nested struct. Both of them can’t be parsed by Ignition OPCUA connection with below logging info. Both of UDTs can be parsed b…

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## [Adding row to dataset error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-row-to-dataset-error/6884)

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**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-row-to-dataset-error/6884 "2019-08-09T21:07:38Z")

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I have a Dataset type custom property on my root container. I would like to add a row to that dataset using the following code: I get this error: Traceback (most recent call last): File "event:actionPerformed", line …

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## [Open On StartUp & Navigation Tab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-on-startup-navigation-tab/27321)

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**Author:** [@ammermanbrittanyf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ammermanbrittanyf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-on-startup-navigation-tab/27321 "2019-08-09T20:39:39Z")

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Hello. I am working on a project where I want users to log in to see their credentials and set the respective settings. I am using a navigation bar to navigate the pages throughout the project, however, I want the screen…

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## [SQL tag returning null values, workaround?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-tag-returning-null-values-workaround/27211)

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**Author:** [@mriederer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mriederer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-tag-returning-null-values-workaround/27211 "2019-08-09T18:52:38Z")

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Hi, I have some SQL query tags that are returning NULL fairly often and need an easy fix or workaround to store the last non-zero value. I’m fairly certain it’s an issue with the underlying database that stores tankTabl…

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## [Raspberry Pi Keystroke Client Event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/raspberry-pi-keystroke-client-event/27283)

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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/raspberry-pi-keystroke-client-event/27283 "2019-08-08T19:00:23Z")

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I have a case where I want to use a keystroke event on a raspberry pi client v 7.9.12. It works in the designer, but the RPi does nothing with the keystroke. I’ve tried function keys and control + combos neither work.

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## [Hiding Menu Bar in Client Causes Unexpected Behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hiding-menu-bar-in-client-causes-unexpected-behavior/27286)

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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hiding-menu-bar-in-client-causes-unexpected-behavior/27286 "2019-08-08T20:19:32Z")

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v7.9.12. I have a text entry box that accepts barcode entry and runs scripts accordingly. If I hide the menu bar in project properties this function no longer works. It takes about 2-3 seconds for the barcode to show …

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## [Clickhouse connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clickhouse-connection/23259)

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**Author:** [@mjohncox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohncox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clickhouse-connection/23259 "2019-08-09T17:10:36Z")

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I would like help connecting Ignition to Clickhouse db. I have installed .jdbc driver and I have heard its postgres like so defaulted driver type and translator that way without success.

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## [Ignition Twilio Module - Overwrites Twilio Account messaging settings?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-twilio-module-overwrites-twilio-account-messaging-settings/27313)

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**Author:** [@will](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/will)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-twilio-module-overwrites-twilio-account-messaging-settings/27313 "2019-08-09T15:41:58Z")

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Not claiming this as a bug, just curious if anyone else experienced the same thing (I am also certainly not sure Ignition is even doing this at all, just asking) Using these steps in Ignition 8.0.2: -\> Install Twilio M…

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## [How to map OPC UDT to Ignition template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-map-opc-udt-to-ignition-template/27269)

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**Author:** [@dawei.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dawei.liu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-map-opc-udt-to-ignition-template/27269 "2019-08-09T14:25:31Z")

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Hi, I created a Widgets template and some instance of this widgets groups, want to map the OPC UDT tags to these instance of widget groups. Is there any way that we can mapping the content of OPC UDT tags to the Widge…

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