# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1417 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1418 --- ## [EZChart Shaded Areas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ezchart-shaded-areas/15164)
**Author:** [@bhastie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bhastie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ezchart-shaded-areas/15164 "2017-08-28T14:18:54Z")
My client would like to have shaded area above and below their desired operating range on an EZChart. (Think UCL/LCL). The low side is pretty easy using CalcPens and an area chart as it shades the are under the curve. … --- ## [Ignition data types](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-data-types/15176)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-data-types/15176 "2017-08-28T13:40:22Z")
In the help for certain functions, they mention they return various different data types, but these data types are not referenced to anywhere in the help. An example is the help for 'system.tag.getAlarmStates' which st… --- ## [System.gui.confirm position](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-confirm-position/15177)
**Author:** [@ACSI6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ACSI6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-confirm-position/15177 "2017-08-28T12:42:53Z")
When opening a confirm dialog box from a secondary desktop, it is positioned to centre right of the primary desktop. This will happen if the system.gui.desktop('2nd Desktop') is assigned or not. Version 7.9.3 Any ide… --- ## [Using system.util.execute on gateway to run command line applications](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-util-execute-on-gateway-to-run-command-line-applications/15131)
**Author:** [@naturesbeast](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/naturesbeast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-util-execute-on-gateway-to-run-command-line-applications/15131 "2017-08-26T04:54:00Z")
I'm trying to execute xcopy.exe on a gateway event script using the following code: cmd = \['c:/windows/syswow64/xcopy.exe', '\\\\l2-video-1\\images', 'e:\\images\\', '/S', '/D', '/C', '/Y'\] system.util.execute(cmd) The co… --- ## [Ignition Window XML explanation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-window-xml-explanation/15169)
**Author:** [@ALau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ALau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-window-xml-explanation/15169 "2017-08-25T23:54:07Z")
Hi All, I was looking into the XML for an Ignition Window and I was wondering what the following lines of XML mean: \ \vision.custom.functions\ \ **Author:** [@brian.mcenulty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mcenulty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/titled-border-antialiasing/15168 "2017-08-25T22:01:45Z") Is there any way to enable anti-aliasing on the title text of a titled border container? I use anti-aliasing on all objects in my project and I'd like the titled panels to look consistent with everything else. --- ## [system.tag.queryTagHistory Interval Seconds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-interval-seconds/15166)
**Author:** [@plarochelle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/plarochelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-interval-seconds/15166 "2017-08-25T21:15:14Z")
Is there anyway to specify an interval in seconds using the system.tag.queryTagHistory function? The documentation only has options for hours and minutes: https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC79/system.tag.qu… --- ## [Preventing Duplicate Tags from a Backup Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/preventing-duplicate-tags-from-a-backup-server/15165)
**Author:** [@Weffrey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Weffrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/preventing-duplicate-tags-from-a-backup-server/15165 "2017-08-25T18:46:37Z")
I have a system where some of my projects are copied to backup servers. Tags exist on the primary and backup servers for redundancy. We only have one database, and I don't want the backup servers to write historical v… --- ## [Query returned no rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-returned-no-rows/15157)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Castillo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carlos_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-returned-no-rows/15157 "2017-08-25T07:27:28Z")
Can u help me with this error please? Im trying change a value on the db "Query returned no rows. For query "HERE IS MY QUERY" On component: 6WPHFraConvL1.\_parent.closable PLEASE....IM NEW IN IGNITION --- ## [Tag Browse Tree "Tag" properties reference](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browse-tree-tag-properties-reference/12546)
**Author:** [@kblankenship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kblankenship)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browse-tree-tag-properties-reference/12546 "2017-08-24T16:22:16Z")
I am attempting to use the "filterTag" and "createPopupMenu" functions of the Tag Browse Tree and cannot figure out how to pull the tag path from the "tag" input (in filterTag) and the clickedTag input (in createPopupMen… --- ## [EAM Global Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-global-project/14123)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-global-project/14123 "2017-08-24T15:29:51Z")
Maybe I am missing something, but I used to be able to create an agent task to send the Global Project via EAM between gateways. I cannot seem to do this anymore. I though it used to be under Send Project. Anyone know… --- ## [Using MODULUS on a number, weird results](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-modulus-on-a-number-weird-results/10409)
**Author:** [@pjgonzales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pjgonzales)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-modulus-on-a-number-weird-results/10409 "2017-08-24T14:51:07Z")
I am using the following expression in a data display: toInt((tag({Root Container.Label.pv}) \* 12) % 12) The value coming into the tag is 4.97. Using this expression I get a result of 12, which doesn't make sense. If… --- ## [Use rows from SQL query to create variable amount of text boxes in report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-rows-from-sql-query-to-create-variable-amount-of-text-boxes-in-report/15072)
**Author:** [@Rhys\_m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rhys_m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-rows-from-sql-query-to-create-variable-amount-of-text-boxes-in-report/15072 "2017-08-24T14:43:42Z")
Hi, I am doing a small project which is mainly handling forms. The forms are recording data from inspections and then inputting any actions required into a database. I want to then run a report which will list in text … --- ## [relY and relX position expression binding issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rely-and-relx-position-expression-binding-issues/15147)
**Author:** [@brian.mcenulty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mcenulty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rely-and-relx-position-expression-binding-issues/15147 "2017-08-24T14:40:14Z")
I have a few analog indicator templates that I'm working on for a project that are similar to the default Moving Analog Indicator object. These indicators are set up with a moving indicator, a desired operating range, an… --- ## [Status Chart Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-question/15150)
**Author:** [@jjt\_mo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jjt_mo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-question/15150 "2017-08-24T00:31:03Z")
Is there a way to show a status code or a text definition of that code instead of the time span when passing the mouse over a range on the status chart? --- ## [Adding a Logo image to a report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-logo-image-to-a-report/15142)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-logo-image-to-a-report/15142 "2017-08-23T16:29:21Z")
I added an image placeholder to a report so that I can add a simple logo (JPG or PNG) to my report headers. I figured at first that there would be a property to link an image in the Image Library, but it appears that isn… --- ## [Script for blinking slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-for-blinking-slow/15139)
**Author:** [@mnzaba](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mnzaba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-for-blinking-slow/15139 "2017-08-23T14:04:52Z")
I’d like to blink slowly my letter “F” using a script…I don’t want to use blink box…I’m looking for a script to blink box --- ## [Abnormal RAM usage and gateway reboot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/abnormal-ram-usage-and-gateway-reboot/15133)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/abnormal-ram-usage-and-gateway-reboot/15133 "2017-08-22T18:03:20Z")
Hi everybody, in my application I have the following problem: gateway normally uses about 200-300 MB of RAM, but sometimes, the ram usage grow up to 8GB(max ram setted in ignition.conf). After this the gateway restarts… --- ## [Easy Chart Startup Range](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-startup-range/15113)
**Author:** [@COVBob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/COVBob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-startup-range/15113 "2017-08-22T17:58:20Z")
The easy chart appears to default to a selected endDate of 23:59:59 for the current date. I'd like the end of the initial selected range to be now() and it seems that an on open script for a window will not change the ea… --- ## [Error key on the Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-key-on-the-tags/15134)
**Author:** [@mnzaba](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mnzaba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-key-on-the-tags/15134 "2017-08-22T13:30:49Z")
I Good Morning, I have a key on the tags. I don’t understand this error Would you help me … --- ## [Get custom property from window template will be placed on](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-custom-property-from-window-template-will-be-placed-on/15126)
**Author:** [@dws2384](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dws2384)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-custom-property-from-window-template-will-be-placed-on/15126 "2017-08-21T23:16:45Z")
How can I get a property from a window that a template will be placed on into a custom property of the template itself. Example. I create a custom property on the template - cp1 I also have a custom property on the w… --- ## [Report Font Problem with PDF Viewer on Save As PDF (menu option)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-font-problem-with-pdf-viewer-on-save-as-pdf-menu-option/15128)
**Author:** [@caritoel27](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caritoel27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-font-problem-with-pdf-viewer-on-save-as-pdf-menu-option/15128 "2017-08-21T21:19:53Z")
Hi, I 've been having a problem when I want to Save As PDF the designed report on the Report Viewer (Ignition 7.9.3) , everytime I wanted to save the report it saves with 0 Bytes, so if I want to open it shows that the… --- ## [Append a Value to a Pen Name in Easy Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/append-a-value-to-a-pen-name-in-easy-chart/15111)
**Author:** [@dave.schultz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dave.schultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/append-a-value-to-a-pen-name-in-easy-chart/15111 "2017-08-21T19:35:15Z")
I’d like to append the tag value to the pen name in an easy chart. I’ve done this by cell binding and I’ve got it to work, but the number is too precise. I’d like to only show to one decimal place. As you can see from… --- ## [Historical Data Consistency](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-data-consistency/14973)
**Author:** [@zacslade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacslade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-data-consistency/14973 "2017-08-18T21:13:22Z")
Hi there, I have a client expecting automated csv data exports with 20 minute range and 5 minute interval, every 10 minutes. The CSVs include some repeat data from the previous export intentionally. The issue is that… --- ## [Why can't asynchronous threading be used with components?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-cant-asynchronous-threading-be-used-with-components/15103)
**Author:** [@d.koelzer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/d.koelzer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-cant-asynchronous-threading-be-used-with-components/15103 "2017-08-18T14:38:13Z")
I currently have a progress bar and table that is updated with an asynchronous thread. So far, the only way I've found to add PLC tags to a table is to manually loop through a data set in the script. Since this takes a… --- ## [Disabled tag breaking Expression tag expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-tag-breaking-expression-tag-expression/15092)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-tag-breaking-expression-tag-expression/15092 "2017-08-17T23:17:25Z")
I have an expression tag that ORs together the values of a bunch of alarm tags in a UDT so that I have a single tag to tell me if there is an active alarm within the folder. Firstly, can I do this a better way? Secon… --- ## [.jsonDecode Filter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jsondecode-filter/15061)
**Author:** [@rrodrigues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrodrigues)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jsondecode-filter/15061 "2017-08-17T18:46:13Z")
Any idea how to filter dictionaries? I am using the function system.net.httpGet to get a JSON string then converting it into a dictionary using system.util.jsonDecode(). I get the following results: \[...\] \[{u'value': … --- ## [Map network share with user credentials](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-network-share-with-user-credentials/15014)
**Author:** [@jerry101](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jerry101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-network-share-with-user-credentials/15014 "2017-08-17T18:28:10Z")
I am trying to figure out how to map a network share, pass the same credentials that the user used to login to the client, and set this share as the path for File Explorer component. I posted a similar question a while … --- ## [Connection State Diagnostic Tag True/False Evaluation for Alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-state-diagnostic-tag-true-false-evaluation-for-alarm/15094)
**Author:** [@ionuck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ionuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-state-diagnostic-tag-true-false-evaluation-for-alarm/15094 "2017-08-17T15:15:35Z")
Hello, I'm trying to evaluate whether a location in the field is connected or not with Connection Status diagnostic tag and then prompt an alarm if it's disconnected. The alarm is set to start for true. I tried the fol… --- ## [Gateway Control Utility Password Reset Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-control-utility-password-reset-question/15064)
**Author:** [@marc.smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marc.smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-control-utility-password-reset-question/15064 "2017-08-17T00:56:35Z")
Hi, I would like to just confirm that if I use the Gateway Control Utility Password Reset function, will it only reset the default admin account? We need to gain access back to an Ignition Server but we do not want t… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1416) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1418)