# Ignition

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## [Ignition 7.6.4 email alerts for an alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-6-4-email-alerts-for-an-alarm/24208)

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**Author:** [@jared.zundel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jared.zundel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-6-4-email-alerts-for-an-alarm/24208 "2019-04-17T15:38:05Z")

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Hello, I’m hoping someone here can help me out. I’m working for a company which uses Ignition 7.6.4 and recently we stopped receiving email alerts from the system. According to our IT department, the SMTP server we were …

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## [Ignition 8 Perspective Module 'Browser Only'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-perspective-module-browser-only/24202)

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**Author:** [@MoisesZV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MoisesZV)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-perspective-module-browser-only/24202 "2019-04-17T15:05:21Z")

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Hi, simple question, if I buy the browser Only license of Perspective module, can I use the browser on my smartphone to launch Ignition?

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## [Center components in a column view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/center-components-in-a-column-view/24192)

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**Author:** [@grietveld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grietveld)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/center-components-in-a-column-view/24192 "2019-04-17T14:16:54Z")

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Is there a way to center a component in a row of a Column view? I’m pretty sure I can get away with using another container, but I already have several containers inside of this view, and I’m not sure how much it will ef…

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## [Problem with system.tag.queryTagHistory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-system-tag-querytaghistory/23825)

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**Author:** [@danFromNj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danFromNj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-system-tag-querytaghistory/23825 "2019-04-17T13:25:43Z")

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I am having a problem with a tag history query. I have a system that stores the history of numerous tags. The historical scan class is set to 10s and it will only write on change. This was done to minimize the communi…

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## [HTTPS via urllib2 - Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/https-via-urllib2-error/11954)

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**Author:** [@Angus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Angus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/https-via-urllib2-error/11954 "2019-04-17T08:33:30Z")

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hi all, I am trying to send an HTTPS GET request via a button-release script, but get an error which I don't understand how to work around. I've tried looking online and on the forum with no success, except that it ap…

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## [How to use a push button to execute a query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-a-push-button-to-execute-a-query/24181)

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**Author:** [@txsalewski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/txsalewski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-a-push-button-to-execute-a-query/24181 "2019-04-16T23:46:28Z")

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Greetings, how do use a push button to execute a query in a List? Regards Tom

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## [Check if a Power Table Cell if about to be edit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-if-a-power-table-cell-if-about-to-be-edit/24116)

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**Author:** [@juang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juang)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-if-a-power-table-cell-if-about-to-be-edit/24116 "2019-04-16T23:39:09Z")

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I have a Power Table , and i have a custom property called editorder(Boolean). I want to to set editorder to 1 when the user is about to start editing, (this would be the user doing click on any cell of the table that b…

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## [Ignition 7.9.10 report viewer: WARN: Error executing query parameter expression ''''](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-10-report-viewer-warn-error-executing-query-parameter-expression/24170)

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**Author:** [@silverbacknet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/silverbacknet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-10-report-viewer-warn-error-executing-query-parameter-expression/24170 "2019-04-16T20:53:28Z")

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I’m not sure if I’m confused or if this is a bug, but I’m trying to set the default value for some report parameters to ‘’, eg, the empty string. That way I can compare it like (Column = :Param or :Param = ‘’) in the SQL…

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## [AB ControlLogix Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-controllogix-connection/15663)

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**Author:** [@dfraker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfraker)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-controllogix-connection/15663 "2019-04-16T19:29:52Z")

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I am using Ignition7.8 and the Legacy ControlLogix driver. It is at a remote facility that has a sierra wireless rv50 modem on it. I am not familiar with the AB PLC's so this is fairly new to me. When I am setting up …

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## [How can you tell which modules are used in a given project?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-you-tell-which-modules-are-used-in-a-given-project/24178)

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**Author:** [@tom.evans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tom.evans)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-you-tell-which-modules-are-used-in-a-given-project/24178 "2019-04-16T16:53:48Z")

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Feeling Stupid asking this question. Please be merciful. Thank you, Tom

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## [\[BUG-13424\] Igniton 8 Edge Gateway- Java startup errors, Windows 7 PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13424-igniton-8-edge-gateway-java-startup-errors-windows-7-pc/24163)

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**Author:** [@evan.hewitt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/evan.hewitt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13424-igniton-8-edge-gateway-java-startup-errors-windows-7-pc/24163 "2019-04-16T15:47:50Z")

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Downloaded Ignition 8.0 Edge gateway (.zip from IA site, all fresh installs of Java and Ignition) on Windows 7 machine with Java version 1.8.0\_201-b09. When attempting to run installer, I get a Java error in the wrapper …

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## [Trying to switch to G1GC but Ignition won't start with my changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-switch-to-g1gc-but-ignition-wont-start-with-my-changes/24174)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-switch-to-g1gc-but-ignition-wont-start-with-my-changes/24174 "2019-04-16T15:32:37Z")

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To improve performance we recently alloted our Gateway a lot more ram to work with. So I wanted to increase the Java Heap Init/Max and change our garbage collection from CMS/ParNew to G1GC. I would also like the GC to …

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## [Ignition 8 Serial Communication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-serial-communication/24168)

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**Author:** [@f.pinciaroli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/f.pinciaroli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-serial-communication/24168 "2019-04-16T13:07:04Z")

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Hello, I’m looking for a way to use serial communication within ignition 8. I used the Serial Support Modules in many projects but they are no longer supported with Ignition 8. I was looking alternative way. Tried to…

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## [Ignition 8 / Perspective module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-perspective-module/17779)

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**Author:** [@khanley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/khanley)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-perspective-module/17779 "2018-12-17T17:43:25Z")

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I saw mention of a new visualization module (browser based, JS/HTML5/React/CSS at it's core) in the works in an old thread What I'm wondering is will it be able to import existing externally written CSS files & Javascr…

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## [Write to wrapper.log from client startup script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-wrapper-log-from-client-startup-script/24169)

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**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-wrapper-log-from-client-startup-script/24169 "2019-04-16T11:09:38Z")

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Is there any way to write some debug info into the wrapper.log from client Startup Script? I tried with logger = system.util.getLogger('VK2Logger') logger.warn("ClientStartUpScript: - There's already Ignition client r…

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## [How can I create a login page in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-login-page-in-ignition/24112)

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**Author:** [@julionml78](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/julionml78)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-login-page-in-ignition/24112 "2019-04-16T09:49:33Z")

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Hello I would like to know what are the steps to create a login page with ignition from scrach I do not get it when the documentation talks about the client

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## [Changed server name before installing Ignition, still see references to the old name?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changed-server-name-before-installing-ignition-still-see-references-to-the-old-name/24160)

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**Author:** [@oscar.salcedo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oscar.salcedo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changed-server-name-before-installing-ignition-still-see-references-to-the-old-name/24160 "2019-04-15T20:38:57Z")

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Hi, Any ideas as to why I still see a reference to the old server name? Specifically when I add a remote gateway to the Gateway Network. I have a new VM that was renamed from the old name to the new before installing i…

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## [Ignition Server Memory Spike](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-server-memory-spike/19356)

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**Author:** [@Robbie.Wozencroft](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robbie.Wozencroft)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-server-memory-spike/19356 "2019-04-15T18:22:30Z")

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The CPU Trend and Memory Trend on the Ignition Gateway are showing a large and inconsistent spike, resulting in around 10 minutes of downtime after each spike. Logs aren’t showing any immediate causes. Looking for soluti…

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## [Lost connection to gateway, what do these errors mean?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-connection-to-gateway-what-do-these-errors-mean/24159)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-connection-to-gateway-what-do-these-errors-mean/24159 "2019-04-15T18:05:52Z")

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All clients were unable to connect to our gateway around 10:10-10:12 this morning. Here are the errors from the time. What happened? How can I prevent it from happening again? gatewayerror.txt (174.1 KB)

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## [Component Error Preventing Window open in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-error-preventing-window-open-in-designer/24143)

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**Author:** [@keith.hyder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keith.hyder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-error-preventing-window-open-in-designer/24143 "2019-04-15T16:18:26Z")

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Opened up Designer this morning to continue working on a project and this happened when trying to open the window. Have no idea how to fix it since the window will not open.

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## [Event Handler VisionWindowsClosed Not executing Script Correctly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-handler-visionwindowsclosed-not-executing-script-correctly/24123)

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**Author:** [@juang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-handler-visionwindowsclosed-not-executing-script-correctly/24123 "2019-04-15T16:09:22Z")

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I have the following simple code on VisionWindowsClosed system.nav.closeWindow('Orders/Opensalesorders') system.nav.closeWindow('CalendarEvents/OCalendarMonth') problem is that it only closes the second window in the …

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## [Internal/server error - java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Compressed class space exception](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/internal-server-error-java-lang-outofmemoryerror-compressed-class-space-exception/24152)

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**Author:** [@gabriele.predoli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gabriele.predoli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/internal-server-error-java-lang-outofmemoryerror-compressed-class-space-exception/24152 "2019-04-15T15:57:45Z")

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Hi, I have a system just updated with Ignition 7.9.10 and Sepasoft MES Production/OEE modules 2.9.3 SP9. Furthermore, the same system with Ignition 7.9.5 and Sepasoft MES Production/OEE modules 2.9.3 SP7. With regards…

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## [Click to Graph - Trend project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-to-graph-trend-project/24151)

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**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-to-graph-trend-project/24151 "2019-04-15T15:57:19Z")

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Just wondering if the Click to Graph Trend project in the Ignition Extras will still be valid moving forward in Ignition8? Have a new project where they want this ability but we will be using 7.9.10 for it, but just wan…

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## [Project on Ignition and Edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-on-ignition-and-edge/24140)

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**Author:** [@johan.rave](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/johan.rave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-on-ignition-and-edge/24140 "2019-04-15T15:45:10Z")

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Hi everyone, TO describe quicly the current situation, I got a project running on Ignition and I’d like to have a local client fallback. I ordered a Edge Panel licence. The problem is when I restore the project on Edge…

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## [Ignition Gateway keeps dropping and I am unsure why, what do I look for?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-keeps-dropping-and-i-am-unsure-why-what-do-i-look-for/24154)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-keeps-dropping-and-i-am-unsure-why-what-do-i-look-for/24154 "2019-04-15T15:41:17Z")

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We use Ignition to run an office Project that all employees use. Recently, the gateway has been dropping out randomly and more frequently. I am unsure the cause of this and need help as to what to look for. We are run…

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## [Working Directory on second hard drive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-directory-on-second-hard-drive/24141)

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**Author:** [@gjw\_rfg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gjw_rfg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-directory-on-second-hard-drive/24141 "2019-04-15T15:41:15Z")

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Is it possible to install ignition on C drive but have it use E as the working Directory? Especially for the store and forward.

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## [Perspective "Toggle Dock" Action doesn't honor Content=Push setting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-toggle-dock-action-doesnt-honor-content-push-setting/24128)

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**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-toggle-dock-action-doesnt-honor-content-push-setting/24128 "2019-04-15T15:10:41Z")

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Hey ya’ll, When using the handle to hide/show a docked view, the Content “push/cover” setting in the dock window configuration works as expected. However, when triggering a “Toggle Dock” action through scripting, the d…

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## [Export selected table row on Excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-selected-table-row-on-excel/10193)

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**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-selected-table-row-on-excel/10193 "2019-04-15T14:54:58Z")

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Is there any example on how we can export selected table row on Excel? Thank you.

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## [Ignition in MAC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-in-mac/24089)

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**Author:** [@PJACS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PJACS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-in-mac/24089 "2019-04-12T14:06:55Z")

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Hi I’m thinking of using Ignition direct in my Mac (up til now have used it thought a Windows VM). Having downloaded it I can’t seems to find the Gateway Utility where you can monitor the Gateway Status, Start / Stop /…

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## [Conditionally color dropdown background color based on a boolean value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditionally-color-dropdown-background-color-based-on-a-boolean-value/24149)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditionally-color-dropdown-background-color-based-on-a-boolean-value/24149 "2019-04-15T13:38:58Z")

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I have a dropdown menu where the user can potentially select multiple items. To make it obvious to the user what they have already selected, I am having the dropdown data point to a dataset that has the value, label, an…

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