# Ignition

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## [Unexpected gateway reset Ignition 7.8.5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unexpected-gateway-reset-ignition-7-8-5/16683)

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**Author:** [@Edwin\_Guevara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Edwin_Guevara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unexpected-gateway-reset-ignition-7-8-5/16683 "2018-01-23T03:15:05Z")

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Hello, I am having some reports from customer, telling me that Ignition system restarted without notice. I found a suspicious message at console: 17:11:22 DefaultExceptionMapper Unexpected error occurred org.apache…

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## [Show Message to Open Clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-message-to-open-clients/16680)

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**Author:** [@cmaynes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmaynes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-message-to-open-clients/16680 "2018-01-22T23:56:05Z")

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The clients rarely close for our company. When we push updates, we use the manual update option, because we cannot interfere with the use of the client. Since the update is sent out every time you update any of your proj…

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## [Momentary Button Enable Disable issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/momentary-button-enable-disable-issue/16589)

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**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/momentary-button-enable-disable-issue/16589 "2018-01-22T20:50:33Z")

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I have found a strange issue with the momentary buttons enabled property. If the Enabled property goes FALSE while the button is activated, it will continue to write to the PLC bit even though it is disabled. To understa…

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## [Table - Dynamic suffixes in table cell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-dynamic-suffixes-in-table-cell/16668)

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**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-dynamic-suffixes-in-table-cell/16668 "2018-01-22T20:06:10Z")

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Is it possible to dynamically change the cell suffix depending on what value is in some other cell? I have a table component (NOT Power table) with a few columns. The columns “par1” and “par2” contains the value for len…

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## [Shared Library 'New Package' option](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-library-new-package-option/16678)

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**Author:** [@wmcoleman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wmcoleman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-library-new-package-option/16678 "2018-01-22T19:52:37Z")

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When you right-click on Global/Script Library \[shared\] the context menu includes a New Package option (v7.9.5). How does this work? There's not a single mention in the User Manual. I tried creating a package and adding a…

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## [Siemens MD tag configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-md-tag-configuration/16676)

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**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-md-tag-configuration/16676 "2018-01-22T17:53:10Z")

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This configuration is working in Kepware’s Siemens OPC driver. How do I configure it in Ignition’s tag general properties? (I’ve tried various combinations without success.) The Ignition documentation is rather short …

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## [Collapse Down Sections Of Code in Script Editors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/collapse-down-sections-of-code-in-script-editors/5605)

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**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/collapse-down-sections-of-code-in-script-editors/5605 "2018-01-22T17:27:39Z")

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I just recently started using NotePad++ and that has an awesome feature when dealing with any kind of code where you can collapse down any logic or branching statements to make the code cleaner and easier to follow. That…

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## [Template repeater initial state](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-initial-state/16664)

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**Author:** [@Claus\_Nielsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Claus_Nielsen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-initial-state/16664 "2018-01-21T22:04:36Z")

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Trying to set what templates that's enabled when a window is opened. Using custom properties and the property changed event and it all seems to work fine WHEN the window has been opened, just not the first time. After a …

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## [Binary tag accumulator progress bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binary-tag-accumulator-progress-bar/16659)

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**Author:** [@vince.miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vince.miller)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binary-tag-accumulator-progress-bar/16659 "2018-01-19T22:19:14Z")

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Hello All, I am fairly new to developing in ignition. I have a binary tag, and I want accumulate the time in which it is 1 during a day. Does anyone have any documentation/ forum that would give me a good start at comp…

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## [Ignition Edge install on fresh windows 10 install](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-install-on-fresh-windows-10-install/16653)

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**Author:** [@jmoniz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmoniz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-install-on-fresh-windows-10-install/16653 "2018-01-19T16:46:50Z")

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Went to install Edge on my new laptop. Installed Java jre 8u161 and Ignition 7.9.5 both 64bit. Gateway will not start. STATUS | wrapper | 2018/01/19 10:06:39 | Launching a JVM... INFO | jvm 1 | 2018/01/19 10:…

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## [Referencing a dataset from a cell update binding?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-a-dataset-from-a-cell-update-binding/16654)

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**Author:** [@brian.mcenulty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mcenulty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-a-dataset-from-a-cell-update-binding/16654 "2018-01-19T16:36:55Z")

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I'm attempting to set up a Cell Update binding on a dataset which I would like to update with values from another dataset. The dataset I'm updating from is a template property. On the cell update binding for a component …

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## [Convert LDAP accountExpiry time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-ldap-accountexpiry-time/16622)

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**Author:** [@focusengsk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/focusengsk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-ldap-accountexpiry-time/16622 "2018-01-19T12:53:25Z")

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Hello, I am trying to convert a returned LDAP attribute accountExpiry to date. 131663448000000000 is the returned value. Any advice? Regards

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## [Read a csv file to save in SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-a-csv-file-to-save-in-sql/16631)

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**Author:** [@rigoberto.reyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rigoberto.reyes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-a-csv-file-to-save-in-sql/16631 "2018-01-19T08:59:10Z")

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Hi there. Can anybody help me?. I need to collect registers from a CSV file (PC) to save it in SQL. Do I mus to use any database connection or driver?. The PC is connected to our LAN. Thanks.

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## [IP Theft Prevention Ideas?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-theft-prevention-ideas/16638)

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**Author:** [@joe.brodersen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joe.brodersen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-theft-prevention-ideas/16638 "2018-01-19T08:54:24Z")

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We are OEMs that are currently dealing with a few of our customers copying our IP from our GE iFix systems. I am trying to get any "best practices" that any of you use that can prevent any of these problems in Ignition?…

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## [Ver 7.7.8 .GetBytesPDF() problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ver-7-7-8-getbytespdf-problem/16646)

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**Author:** [@westlam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/westlam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ver-7-7-8-getbytespdf-problem/16646 "2018-01-18T23:47:15Z")

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I've been asked to add the ability to email reports to an existing project I did for a client on 7.7.8. I've got the email aspect working fine and and report generation working fine but every other email has an empty P…

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## [Client Locking up](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-locking-up/12155)

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**Author:** [@jmoniz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmoniz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-locking-up/12155 "2018-01-18T22:12:01Z")

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I have an issue with one of our plant ignition installs Ignition Version 7.8.1 with OEE & SPC Running on Win Server 2008 R2 Java 8 Rel 40 Client OS Win 7 updated & Patched Monthly Running Java 8 Update 101 My is…

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## [Custom Font Support?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-font-support/16643)

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**Author:** [@Gordon\_Broom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gordon_Broom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-font-support/16643 "2018-01-18T20:25:13Z")

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I've created a custom font with some standard icons for my HMI. Right now the font must be installed in the underlying OS to show up which works fine if I have control of the client machine. How can I bundle the font i…

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## [Ignition Query Tag Lookup Command](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-query-tag-lookup-command/16641)

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**Author:** [@echaote](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/echaote)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-query-tag-lookup-command/16641 "2018-01-18T19:40:08Z")

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I am trying to setup a query tag to look for the status of a part within a table that was created by a transaction group. The transaction group table's name is "BirthCertificates" within the Data source "SerialDatabase" I…

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## [Offline License Activation of 3rd Party Module License](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/offline-license-activation-of-3rd-party-module-license/16632)

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**Author:** [@nmudge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nmudge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/offline-license-activation-of-3rd-party-module-license/16632 "2018-01-18T01:37:45Z")

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How can someone add a 3rd party license key to an Ignition Gateway that is not connected to the Internet? Using Ignition 7.9.

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## [ImportError: Error loading module getVolt: No module named f](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importerror-error-loading-module-getvolt-no-module-named-f/8494)

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**Author:** [@bokechal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bokechal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importerror-error-loading-module-getvolt-no-module-named-f/8494 "2018-01-17T20:52:43Z")

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Hi, I have this import statement defined at the beginning of script in project's script module global system, app, time, sys, fnmatch import system, app, time, sys, fnmatch It works fine in designer preview and scrip…

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## [Set Client Timezone at Login](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-client-timezone-at-login/16616)

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**Author:** [@salbrechtsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/salbrechtsen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-client-timezone-at-login/16616 "2018-01-17T17:00:30Z")

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Is anyone aware of a way to set the Ccient timezone on login? We would like to provide the option for users to set a timezone or timezone offset, then change the client timezone to their specified timezone upon login per…

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## [Twilio - How do others resolve security issues?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-how-do-others-resolve-security-issues/16556)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-how-do-others-resolve-security-issues/16556 "2018-01-17T16:13:04Z")

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I'm very keen to use Twilio for our SMS paging solution for our projects, however a couple customer IT departments that we've tried to trial this solution with haven't been able to come up with a secure solution. I'm n…

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## [JVM Restarting in GCU on redundant server with Sepasoft Modules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jvm-restarting-in-gcu-on-redundant-server-with-sepasoft-modules/16623)

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**Author:** [@alexmarcy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alexmarcy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jvm-restarting-in-gcu-on-redundant-server-with-sepasoft-modules/16623 "2018-01-17T16:02:31Z")

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Running 7.9.5 with the recipe module, and the main gateway is working without issue. When we try to failover to the redundant server, or do a force re-sync we get an error in the logs that the Production model is trying …

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## [Writing an event-based script to execute bifurcation of data logging of every 24-hour period](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-an-event-based-script-to-execute-bifurcation-of-data-logging-of-every-24-hour-period/16424)

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**Author:** [@AkikRanade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AkikRanade)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-an-event-based-script-to-execute-bifurcation-of-data-logging-of-every-24-hour-period/16424 "2018-01-17T05:32:22Z")

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I have 2 boolean tags which act as pointers to sort my data log into 2 sections every 24 hours; GGBS & OPC. When GGBS boolean tags goes high, my data should log into table A & when OPC boolean tag goes high, same data s…

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## [Working with system.db.SQLXML](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-system-db-sqlxml/16584)

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**Author:** [@cesrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cesrom)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-system-db-sqlxml/16584 "2018-01-16T21:52:44Z")

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I am experimenting with inserting XML data via a stored procedure as a proof of concept. First I read the dataset from a table and convert it into a very simple XML format in order to insert the data into a database tab…

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## [PLC protocol change over 4RF ethernet radio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-protocol-change-over-4rf-ethernet-radio/16613)

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**Author:** [@matt.turner80](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.turner80)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-protocol-change-over-4rf-ethernet-radio/16613 "2018-01-16T19:31:18Z")

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I am changing over from MDS radios via KEP to 4RF IP radios. I've noticed recently that the protocol on the gateway changes and searches on its own to go from EIP (which I need) to PCCC (which causes a comm loss). I am…

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## [Power Table Configuration Cell Script Help(Solved)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-configuration-cell-script-help-solved/16608)

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**Author:** [@TruThat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TruThat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-configuration-cell-script-help-solved/16608 "2018-01-16T17:40:16Z")

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Using a Power Table. I am trying to compare the value to the row below. If the values are different I want the text to be 'red' and if the values are the same 'white'. This is my code that I am using. It works up to …

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## [Where are there example windows to download?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-are-there-example-windows-to-download/16579)

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**Author:** [@comptechbranden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/comptechbranden)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-are-there-example-windows-to-download/16579 "2018-01-16T16:14:28Z")

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Is there a place of example window exports that I can import to alter? So if I want a proven out CRUD page where most of the work is done for me already and I can use the methods without starting from scratch this would …

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## [OPC-DA Redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-redundancy/16610)

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**Author:** [@lewism](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lewism)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-redundancy/16610 "2018-01-16T16:00:38Z")

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I want setup an OPC Server connection with redundancy/failover capability. I see redundancy settings for OPC-UA server connections but the OPC server I am trying to setup is not OPC-UA compliant so I have connected to it…

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## [Save to Excel on Easy Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-to-excel-on-easy-chart/16538)

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**Author:** [@HALW80](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/HALW80)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-to-excel-on-easy-chart/16538 "2018-01-16T15:23:31Z")

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Hi. I keep getting asked by our client why when using Easy chart save to excel data they get 2 values in the excel that have the same times but different values

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