# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1383 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1384 --- ## [Function combinations(iterable, r)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-combinations-iterable-r/17640)
**Author:** [@mic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-combinations-iterable-r/17640 "2018-04-09T10:37:37Z")
Greetings Was trying to find out how to implement the coding to get all the combinations that I could get from 4 items. Had searched through and found that in python there is such a function (itertools.combinations)… --- ## [Can you write to more than one data source at a time?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-write-to-more-than-one-data-source-at-a-time/17632)
**Author:** [@cagibson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cagibson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-write-to-more-than-one-data-source-at-a-time/17632 "2018-04-07T06:59:10Z")
Hello, I have a project where a default data source has been chosen. I want to be able to write to two data bases at the same time. Is this possible in ignition? It is only letting me push data into the selected default … --- ## [Starting Ignition Gateway takes almost 10 minutes when not connected to internet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/starting-ignition-gateway-takes-almost-10-minutes-when-not-connected-to-internet/17588)
**Author:** [@prabhjot.goyal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prabhjot.goyal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/starting-ignition-gateway-takes-almost-10-minutes-when-not-connected-to-internet/17588 "2018-04-06T20:25:08Z")
I have noticed that Ignition Gateway takes long time(539 seconds) to start when not connected to the Internet. However it starts in 7 seconds when the Internet is connected. Here is the wrapper log excerpts:- INFO … --- ## [runNamedQuery on tag Change event not finding Namedquery](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runnamedquery-on-tag-change-event-not-finding-namedquery/17630)
**Author:** [@kcabatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcabatic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runnamedquery-on-tag-change-event-not-finding-namedquery/17630 "2018-04-06T19:51:16Z")
Hi, Was wondering if anyone is having this problem with running system.db.runNamedQuery() on a tag change event. From the manual I understand that we need to add additional projectName when calling the function. How… --- ## [Toggle dropdown list via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-dropdown-list-via-scripting/17625)
**Author:** [@jcrispin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcrispin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-dropdown-list-via-scripting/17625 "2018-04-06T18:06:41Z")
I'm trying to open the dropdown list using scripting instead of a mouse click, but not sure how to do this. Could anyone please help? Thank you in advance --- ## [Script logging from clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-logging-from-clients/4955)
**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-logging-from-clients/4955 "2018-04-06T14:14:55Z")
Hi. Where can I get output from scripts running in the client? Ideally stdout (using 'print'), but using a logger (log4j?) would be acceptable. Thanks. --- ## [Save IP Camera Picture / Image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-ip-camera-picture-image/17617)
**Author:** [@mbalderas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbalderas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-ip-camera-picture-image/17617 "2018-04-06T14:06:44Z")
How do I get the bytes of the IP Camera image, so I can store them in the database. I need to get the picture from the moment a user clicks the button, and store it. So later the a Report should be sent with all the pi… --- ## [Tab control box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-control-box/17613)
**Author:** [@carolineuchoa.estuda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carolineuchoa.estuda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-control-box/17613 "2018-04-06T12:48:16Z")
Is it possible to create a “box”, like a container or something, that uses tab strip navigation between other boxes? But the main window can’t change, it just stays there behind that box. Like another “layer” of a smalle… --- ## [httpGet (system.net.httpGet) timeouts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpget-system-net-httpget-timeouts/17622)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpget-system-net-httpget-timeouts/17622 "2018-04-06T10:35:53Z")
Hello all, I recently bumped into a strange behavior of the method system.net.httpGet. I use this in a script (shared scope) so that it is executed by the Gateway. I specify the timeouts like this: try: logger.info("… --- ## [Update transaction group using block items in custom Where clause](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-transaction-group-using-block-items-in-custom-where-clause/15246)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-transaction-group-using-block-items-in-custom-where-clause/15246 "2018-04-06T00:43:02Z")
I would like to get a block transaction group to update several rows in a table at once. The rows i want updated will be identified by a unique ID, which is one of the block items in my group. How can i set this up? I … --- ## [What is the alternative to SUDS?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-alternative-to-suds/17593)
**Author:** [@cesrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cesrom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-alternative-to-suds/17593 "2018-04-05T22:16:57Z")
I used to use SUDS to retrieve data from Web services, but now that it's no longer included with Ignition, and development. Is anyone out there using an alternative to SUDS? What are my options? --- ## [Table numbering column in Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-numbering-column-in-report/17612)
**Author:** [@nruimveld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nruimveld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-numbering-column-in-report/17612 "2018-04-05T18:38:00Z")
I have designed a report with a number column going 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. I need for the report to show 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 etc. I have @floor(Row/2)@ but the numbering starts at 0, instead of 1. Any help would be greatly a… --- ## [Roster Management permissions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/roster-management-permissions/17611)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/roster-management-permissions/17611 "2018-04-05T18:05:52Z")
When attempting to add a user to an On-Call Roster via the Roster Management component in the client I receive a message within the component "Save failed. the current user does not have the required roles for this opera… --- ## [Mixed datasets in chart on a report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mixed-datasets-in-chart-on-a-report/12423)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mixed-datasets-in-chart-on-a-report/12423 "2018-04-04T23:29:51Z")
I'm trying to include history tags and data from a custom sql table on the same chart in a report. I can do this easily on the Easy Chart (hence the name) using Tag History Pens and Database Pens. I don't see how to … --- ## [Execute python script via .bat file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-python-script-via-bat-file/17606)
**Author:** [@StepanenkoPaul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StepanenkoPaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-python-script-via-bat-file/17606 "2018-04-04T20:51:15Z")
I have a .bat file in which the python script is called. If i just run the bat file from windows, it executes the script. If i try to run the bat file via ignition, the script is not executed. i tryed create next bat fil… --- ## [Swing Shift Production](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/swing-shift-production/17605)
**Author:** [@BLStone77](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BLStone77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/swing-shift-production/17605 "2018-04-04T19:51:25Z")
so I have a day shift that is from 4AM to 3:30PM which updates production through transaction group at 3:35PM. Swing shift starts the same day at 4PM and ends the next day at 2:30AM and updates through transaction group … --- ## [Dataset Tag read values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-tag-read-values/15102)
**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-tag-read-values/15102 "2018-04-04T19:00:47Z")
We currently have a dataset tag that is filled using a SQL Query. It works fine for binding to the elements of the array, but we cannot seem to get to the values using system.tag.read calls. in example on a button: v… --- ## [Historical machine status on pie chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-machine-status-on-pie-chart/17597)
**Author:** [@dgoetschalckx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dgoetschalckx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-machine-status-on-pie-chart/17597 "2018-04-04T18:25:53Z")
I need to make a pie chart with the historical status of the machine. the different status are: 0: Stop 1: Run 2: Slow Run It is important that I can specify the time between which the status should be displayed. can … --- ## [Sql server DB works in the designer but not in a client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-db-works-in-the-designer-but-not-in-a-client/17602)
**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-db-works-in-the-designer-but-not-in-a-client/17602 "2018-04-04T17:35:54Z")
I have setup a test server I have successfully connected the db to the gateway. I can view and interact with the gateway in the designer. However when I launch the client it, the connection isn't working, Anyone have any… --- ## [Web browser client not working on some machines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-client-not-working-on-some-machines/17590)
**Author:** [@carolineuchoa.estuda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carolineuchoa.estuda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-client-not-working-on-some-machines/17590 "2018-04-04T16:39:42Z")
I have a problem that I cannot understand. I tested opening my ignition project using Web Launcher on multiple computers. It was working fine on all of them. Then, some days later, some machines just can't log in anymor… --- ## [Creating Transaction Group with Custom Index, fails to create Trigger sometimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-transaction-group-with-custom-index-fails-to-create-trigger-sometimes/17600)
**Author:** [@dano38291](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dano38291)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-transaction-group-with-custom-index-fails-to-create-trigger-sometimes/17600 "2018-04-04T15:22:33Z")
Hi Guys, I am creating some Transaction Groups where I want to use a Custom Index Column called 'id'. I have found that sometimes "Ignition" will create the 'id' column in the DB table but it fails to create the Trigge… --- ## [Closing stranded popup windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-stranded-popup-windows/14177)
**Author:** [@sbrannen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sbrannen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-stranded-popup-windows/14177 "2018-04-04T12:50:32Z")
Hello all… Ok, first and foremost, I am a complete noob to ignition. I have a project where I am using multiple tab strips. These tab strips are not docked and navigation is controlled by script (they actually appea… --- ## [Function to set component property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-to-set-component-property/15074)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-to-set-component-property/15074 "2018-04-04T12:31:40Z")
I want to write a python function that will set the value of a given property on the component. For example: def setPropertyValue(component, propertyName, value): component.propertyName = value I have accomplished … --- ## [Version Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control/1573)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control/1573 "2018-04-04T09:05:50Z")
Integrated version control would be real nice. you know, right click on a window or script and get a commit option? Sorta like Tortoise? --- ## [Identical expressions in tag and script console don't return the same result](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/identical-expressions-in-tag-and-script-console-dont-return-the-same-result/17592)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/identical-expressions-in-tag-and-script-console-dont-return-the-same-result/17592 "2018-04-03T21:46:30Z")
I'm confused by a function that we have, it uses system.alarm.queryStatus() to look for a tag name, and get all child tags and get the highest alarm. Its been working here for years. However, with this one tag, it is act… --- ## [Read Only/Read-Write Status of Tags In Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-only-read-write-status-of-tags-in-scripting/17587)
**Author:** [@mlatour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlatour)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-only-read-write-status-of-tags-in-scripting/17587 "2018-04-03T14:27:57Z")
Does anyone know if there's a way to use the current Read-Only/Read-Write access of a tag during runtime in scripting when using permissions? I know that you can use the .AccessRights parameter, but when using permissio… --- ## [DNP3 Device Connection Status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-device-connection-status/17585)
**Author:** [@declan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/declan1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-device-connection-status/17585 "2018-04-03T08:20:54Z")
Is there an equivalent Is Connected for DNP3 devices to show device connection status --- ## [Script Popup Menu (Drop Down Menu) - Increasing font size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-popup-menu-drop-down-menu-increasing-font-size/17191)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-popup-menu-drop-down-menu-increasing-font-size/17191 "2018-04-03T07:41:10Z")
I'd like to know if it's possible to increase the size of the font for python scripting drop down menus (createPopupMenu) for touch panels? At the default size, it's almost impossible for operators to click on the right … --- ## [Ssl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl/2668)
**Author:** [@PeterThornton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PeterThornton)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl/2668 "2018-04-03T07:03:38Z")
I want to convert one of my projects over to use SSL. In order to avoid warnings to the users I presume I will need to get a SSL certificate. Presumably this will come in the form of a file? What do I do with this file … --- ## [Reporting Module In Designer and High CPU%](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-in-designer-and-high-cpu/17538)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-in-designer-and-high-cpu/17538 "2018-04-02T17:01:28Z")
Hey guys, The title of the topic says it all but I was just curious if anyone else is noticing the CPU usage hitting high when in reporting module. I'm using 7.9.6 with reporting module version 4.9.6 (b2018012922) . One … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1382) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1384)