# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1366 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1367 --- ## [Blocked Thread causing slowdown?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/blocked-thread-causing-slowdown/18757)
**Author:** [@1jeffwill11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/1jeffwill11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/blocked-thread-causing-slowdown/18757 "2018-07-06T19:36:40Z")
I have a blocked thread in the gateway, and I don't know why. This is the blocked thread. \[gateway-shared-exec-engine-4\] id=44, (BLOCKED) java.lang.Object.wait(Native Method) java.lang.Object.wait(Unknown Source) … --- ## [Report Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-security/18754)
**Author:** [@reed.hoffmaster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/reed.hoffmaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-security/18754 "2018-07-06T17:04:25Z")
Is there any way to control report editing or create a change/last saved log for individual reports? I would like to "lock out" the editing or opening of reports with a password/user role. The protected resources feature… --- ## [\[Table\] propertyName == 'SelectedRow'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-propertyname-selectedrow/18720)
**Author:** [@n.meluccio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/n.meluccio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-propertyname-selectedrow/18720 "2018-07-06T14:57:01Z")
Hello, i'm facing an issue, again: I'm trying to run a script in a 'Table' component with the event handler 'onPropertyChange', and i'm having trouble because sometimes the table returns me 3 changes on propertyName ==… --- ## [UDT tag event script - writing to instances of UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tag-event-script-writing-to-instances-of-udt/18741)
**Author:** [@Julio.Bautista](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julio.Bautista)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tag-event-script-writing-to-instances-of-udt/18741 "2018-07-06T13:51:27Z")
I have a UDT tag and within it has a memory tag which holds the current state of an machine (running, down,slow…etc) I want to calculate the total time the machine has been in a non-running mode and what I came up with w… --- ## [system.tag.queryTagHistory from report schedule return None](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-from-report-schedule-return-none/18749)
**Author:** [@francis.rainville](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/francis.rainville)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-from-report-schedule-return-none/18749 "2018-07-06T13:08:11Z")
I created a Project script who get some historical data with the function system.tag.queryTagHistory. If I run this script from a window, the script works well and I get all my data. But, I want to run this script from … --- ## [MQTT Engine (SimpleTagProvider) Unknown function: 'concat'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-simpletagprovider-unknown-function-concat/18750)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-simpletagprovider-unknown-function-concat/18750 "2018-07-06T09:38:45Z")
Hello all, I have a strange behavior of the evaluation of an expression. The expression is a simple concat of three strings that works perfectly. As soon as it is evaluated in a simpleTagProvider (The MQTT Engine Tag… --- ## [Transaction group not evaluating properlly on "evaluate when tags change"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-not-evaluating-properlly-on-evaluate-when-tags-change/18745)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-not-evaluating-properlly-on-evaluate-when-tags-change/18745 "2018-07-06T02:38:07Z")
Hi guys, I have a pretty basic recipe style standard transaction group set up. The intention is to link a database table to some OPC tags such that the OPC tags will be updated when ANY tags change, whether that be an … --- ## [Creating Historical Chart for Touchscreen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-historical-chart-for-touchscreen/18735)
**Author:** [@phillip.fishburn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/phillip.fishburn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-historical-chart-for-touchscreen/18735 "2018-07-05T18:45:55Z")
Hello, I'd like create a dynamically updating, touchscreen implementation of the Easy Chart. The Easy Chart layout and visuals are very nice however I've struggled with dynamic updating. Can I bind a queryTagHistory Da… --- ## [Get tasklist.exe output](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-tasklist-exe-output/18614)
**Author:** [@kwj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kwj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-tasklist-exe-output/18614 "2018-07-05T16:34:27Z")
I can't think of a way to get running tasks on the ignition gateway on windows. Can't seem import psutil or get stdout from system.util.execute. Anybody got anything? I have a process that needs to be started if it is no… --- ## [HttpPost Error 400](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httppost-error-400/18719)
**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httppost-error-400/18719 "2018-07-05T16:20:42Z")
I’ve tried to convert from urllib2 to system.net.httpPost. When placing all my vlaues in the function I get this error. The URL works with the urllib2 but not with httpPost --- ## [Historical Tag XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-tag-xy-chart/18724)
**Author:** [@carolineuchoa.estuda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carolineuchoa.estuda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-tag-xy-chart/18724 "2018-07-05T15:58:53Z")
Hello, Can I plot a chart using 2 historical tags (time dependent): one on the X axis and the other one on Y axis? I don't want to have a time axis, nor a log axis, etc. I want to plot historical tag 1 x historical tag… --- ## [ModbusTCP driver - Expected float format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbustcp-driver-expected-float-format/18734)
**Author:** [@francois.uhl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/francois.uhl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbustcp-driver-expected-float-format/18734 "2018-07-05T15:44:19Z")
Hi there, It seems that I cannot read a float value corectly from a holding register. The float value is on 2 \* 16 bit registers. I have tried every modbus tricks: +/- 1 bit shifting (0/1-based addressing) use of… --- ## [OPC-UA speed's settings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-speeds-settings/18692)
**Author:** [@c.bertulli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.bertulli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-speeds-settings/18692 "2018-07-05T15:17:18Z")
Hi all, I have an OPC-UA Server from Siemens correctly configured in Ignition. I know this OPC Server can read/write at 100ms or less. I've set up a PLC program where I increase a tag by 1 every 100ms, but when I displ… --- ## [Scripting update query using dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-update-query-using-dataset/18709)
**Author:** [@waker1der](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/waker1der)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-update-query-using-dataset/18709 "2018-07-05T10:19:35Z")
I am building a dashboard so that managers can see current issues across multiple sites. this means querying data from one datawarehouse (only read access allowed) and then updating a dedicated table that i own. my db … --- ## [Customizable Graphs! Better Graphs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customizable-graphs-better-graphs/18691)
**Author:** [@mcarritt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarritt1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customizable-graphs-better-graphs/18691 "2018-07-05T04:34:44Z")
Hi Everyone! A few months ago I posted looking for some customizable graph windows. What I found was there was ‘click to graph’, a package from Inductive Automation that didn’t quite work the way I wanted (yet) and w… --- ## [system.tag.writeAll](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-writeall/18722)
**Author:** [@Xavier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Xavier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-writeall/18722 "2018-07-04T16:55:59Z")
i am trying to use this script to write to several tags at the same time. i setup a couple tags and a button to try this but i keep getting an error. this script was copied straight out of the manual. using ( 7.9.8) E… --- ## [Can I automatically create documentation for my templates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-automatically-create-documentation-for-my-templates/18704)
**Author:** [@abiesbiogas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abiesbiogas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-automatically-create-documentation-for-my-templates/18704 "2018-07-04T09:29:02Z")
Good morning to everyone! I recently began working with Ignition and I have to document the templates I make for my collegues, so they won't be frustrated by the "unknown properties" of a million objects sombody else mad… --- ## [Two Data Shapes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-data-shapes/18711)
**Author:** [@agweb.salinas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/agweb.salinas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-data-shapes/18711 "2018-07-03T21:18:57Z")
Hey All, I’m having a little difficulty displaying two data shapes on top of each other. I have Polygon data shape that’s controlled by a data table or .dataShapes. The problem comes when I call for the next data sh… --- ## [Importing CSV file from Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-csv-file-from-server/18712)
**Author:** [@ccoker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ccoker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-csv-file-from-server/18712 "2018-07-03T19:01:50Z")
I'm somewhat new to Ignition and I'm trying to create scripting that will allow me to pull a csv file from a linked server and display the excel table in a power table in Ignition. Does this scripting look correct?: A… --- ## [Question about tagpath correlation to inputs/outputs and associated wiring setup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-tagpath-correlation-to-inputs-outputs-and-associated-wiring-setup/18697)
**Author:** [@harryzhou4498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harryzhou4498)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-tagpath-correlation-to-inputs-outputs-and-associated-wiring-setup/18697 "2018-07-03T17:28:45Z")
I'm currently accessing the OPC server tags associated with an Allen-Bradley Logix Driver device and a Legacy Allen-Bradley CompactLogix device. However, the tagpaths associated with these devices all already have offici… --- ## [Implement a Loading Icon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implement-a-loading-icon/18694)
**Author:** [@f.pinciaroli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/f.pinciaroli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implement-a-loading-icon/18694 "2018-07-03T07:32:06Z")
Hi guys, Can you suggest me a way to implement an animated loading icon? Something like that: or similar… Or a simple spinning hourglass. Thank you --- ## [Button Event Handler within a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-event-handler-within-a-template/18700)
**Author:** [@pcharles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pcharles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-event-handler-within-a-template/18700 "2018-07-02T20:37:37Z")
I need to make the template visibility false, when a button is clicked inside the template. I guess I am having issues with component hierarchy. The ‘Cancel’ button is to make the template invisiblle. This is what I ha… --- ## [Diagnosing Database Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diagnosing-database-connection/16285)
**Author:** [@m.currier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.currier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diagnosing-database-connection/16285 "2018-07-02T18:51:37Z")
I have a database connection which works fine from the Designer in preview mode. I can add and edit data just fine. However, when I launch a Vision client those components show an error: Newbie question: how do I go… --- ## [Decode URL in expression for View component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/decode-url-in-expression-for-view-component/18676)
**Author:** [@jimjohnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimjohnson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/decode-url-in-expression-for-view-component/18676 "2018-07-02T17:36:14Z")
I am getting a tag which contains a URL which has been encoded or changed to the form with %xx, for example: http%3a%2f%2ftestsitportal.johndoe.net%2fEWIPortal%2fPortalPage%2f%2fCEWIViewer.aspx Is there a way to do a… --- ## [Difference Between Meter Range Shows in Ignition Designer & Launched Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difference-between-meter-range-shows-in-ignition-designer-launched-project/18685)
**Author:** [@Yap\_Him\_Wah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yap_Him_Wah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difference-between-meter-range-shows-in-ignition-designer-launched-project/18685 "2018-07-02T15:01:31Z")
difference between meter range before and after launching.pdf (148.7 KB) Hi Paul, Thank you very much for your advice on the meter’s overall low bound and overall high bound in Ignition Designer. I have removed the bi… --- ## [Can I call a Project Script from a Gateway Timer Script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-call-a-project-script-from-a-gateway-timer-script/18693)
**Author:** [@dano38291](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dano38291)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-call-a-project-script-from-a-gateway-timer-script/18693 "2018-07-02T14:43:47Z")
Hello, I am using a Gateway timer script currently to do read/ write a few tags on a daily basis. I need to add functionality on a daily basis that I currently have in a Project Script? Can I call a Project Script from… --- ## [Getting selected cell value into a Label from a power table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-selected-cell-value-into-a-label-from-a-power-table/18690)
**Author:** [@dholt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dholt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-selected-cell-value-into-a-label-from-a-power-table/18690 "2018-07-02T13:01:00Z")
Good Morning. May just be that it’s Monday but I can’t seem to connect these dots. I have a power table that I’ll run a named query on that will give us inventory required compared to current inventory for scheduling pur… --- ## [Issues with the ValueChanged tag event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-the-valuechanged-tag-event/18671)
**Author:** [@harryzhou4498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harryzhou4498)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-the-valuechanged-tag-event/18671 "2018-07-02T12:06:17Z")
I'm having issues getting my Valuechanged tag event to work correctly.The code I currently have for my ValueChanged event for my Set Temp Reached tag is: if initialChange: return if ((previousValue.value == 0) and cu… --- ## [Power Table Update Query - 7.9.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-update-query-7-9-8/18362)
**Author:** [@Stuart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Stuart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-update-query-7-9-8/18362 "2018-06-29T21:56:37Z")
Therewas an error in 7.9.7 that was mostly fixed in 7.9.8; however, it's not 100% fixed. I have a button that, when clicked, alters a table's dataset. It's also gives me the following error. The table does have the a S… --- ## [Export Devices to CSV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-devices-to-csv/18659)
**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-devices-to-csv/18659 "2018-06-29T18:03:01Z")
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