# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1429 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1430 --- ## [How can I group and ungroup components in runtime by using a checkbox?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-group-and-ungroup-components-in-runtime-by-using-a-checkbox/14149)
**Author:** [@joseut76](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joseut76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-group-and-ungroup-components-in-runtime-by-using-a-checkbox/14149 "2017-04-28T17:44:19Z")
Hello, I need to create an entry form with several columns of textboxes. I need the user to be able to control the tab order left/right or up/down. I figure that by grouping a column of text boxes I can make the tab up… --- ## [Adding tags for Modbus TCP PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-tags-for-modbus-tcp-plc/14166)
**Author:** [@ahmed.elhagrasy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahmed.elhagrasy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-tags-for-modbus-tcp-plc/14166 "2017-04-28T17:32:04Z")
I have some error regarding adding tags to the design, as the plc connected is Delta DVP SS2, but i can't add a single tag. Kindly advise --- ## [Recipe Module Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recipe-module-help/13994)
**Author:** [@dhananjay\_vichare](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhananjay_vichare)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recipe-module-help/13994 "2017-04-28T17:05:19Z")
We are using Ignition version 7.8.2, Recipe Version 1.8.2 (b6075) and User Manual (MES) 1.8.2 (b6071). We are not able to find "system.recipe.updateRecipeValueSecurity" script function in user manual but function is av… --- ## [Modbus Descrete Input Addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-descrete-input-addressing/14152)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_VanKeuren](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin_VanKeuren)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-descrete-input-addressing/14152 "2017-04-28T14:44:15Z")
I am new to Ignition, so please bear with me. I am talking to a device over Modbus TCP. I connect to it fine, and even able to read HR, IR, and C registers just fine. I am having issues reading the DI registers howeve… --- ## [Power Table oldValue and newValue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-oldvalue-and-newvalue/14158)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-oldvalue-and-newvalue/14158 "2017-04-28T08:05:46Z")
I am using the onCellEdited extension function in a column with all none values. print "oldValue = ",oldValue print "newValue = ",newValue If I click on a cell but do not change anything it still changes the value… --- ## [Indirect addressing for image path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-addressing-for-image-path/14155)
**Author:** [@Michael\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-addressing-for-image-path/14155 "2017-04-28T02:10:09Z")
I am a complete beginner, just starting my first project. I have 12 operator stations, and at each one I want to display images for the steps the operator must complete. I've worked out a couple different ways to do so… --- ## [OPC-UA connection fail w/ Maple Systems cMT5151](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-fail-w-maple-systems-cmt5151/14154)
**Author:** [@BrandonSHill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BrandonSHill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-fail-w-maple-systems-cmt5151/14154 "2017-04-27T20:20:28Z")
Figured I’d ask here first. We are testing out using the cMT5151 from Maple Systems (HMI w/ built-in OPC-UA server & a ton of PLC drivers). Having issues adding it to the Ignition Gateway. So everything appears correc… --- ## [Correct way to move tags from one tag provider to another?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/correct-way-to-move-tags-from-one-tag-provider-to-another/14130)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/correct-way-to-move-tags-from-one-tag-provider-to-another/14130 "2017-04-27T19:39:39Z")
I have created a new tag provider to allow me to apply security to all the tags in that group (to prevent accidental deletion, etc.) Questions: What is the correct way to move tags from the default provider to a ne… --- ## [Moving UDTs and instances into non-default tag provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-udts-and-instances-into-non-default-tag-provider/14111)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-udts-and-instances-into-non-default-tag-provider/14111 "2017-04-26T22:03:00Z")
I am continuing work on my energy meter project on a shared Ignition server with multiple users. It seems a good idea to move my energy meter UDTs and instances from the ‘default’ provider into my own tag provider ‘tp\_BA… --- ## [Mobile Module Not Clearing text box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-not-clearing-text-box/9553)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-not-clearing-text-box/9553 "2017-04-27T17:01:42Z")
I've been having a problem with getting an input from a user in a text box and then clearing the it with .text = "". I get the input just fine but can not clear the box. This works when running the project normally but… --- ## [Easy Chart Save Data question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-save-data-question/14153)
**Author:** [@ellcap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ellcap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-save-data-question/14153 "2017-04-27T14:54:58Z")
If I export a small time frame, 5 hours, the time stamps align with the historical settings with a max time between records of 60 seconds. 4/27/2017 5:15 116.3971634 4/27/2017 5:16 116.4331741 4/27/2017 5:17 115.983001… --- ## [Manually calling repaint()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-calling-repaint/14135)
**Author:** [@caitlinf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caitlinf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-calling-repaint/14135 "2017-04-27T14:46:16Z")
Hello again, As was suggested to me in an earlier post, I am using two methods (reDraw(bytes) and repaint()) to paint paintable canvases. I use reDraw(bytes) to apply a dynamic property to the paintable canvas which … --- ## [Gateway Refreshing Clients randomly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-refreshing-clients-randomly/11933)
**Author:** [@kblankenship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kblankenship)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-refreshing-clients-randomly/11933 "2017-04-27T12:53:41Z")
Since upgrading from 7.8.0 to either 7.8.2 or 7.8.3, we have been seeing random occasions where all of our open clients will refresh. This is causing issues as we have several clients that run 24/7 and when they loose co… --- ## [OPC arrays inside a UDT not compatible with Omron Driver?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-arrays-inside-a-udt-not-compatible-with-omron-driver/11742)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-arrays-inside-a-udt-not-compatible-with-omron-driver/11742 "2017-04-27T05:45:53Z")
I have been able to create arrays of all different datatypes in my Omron PLC and read them perfectly fine with the Omron Driver module. I can also create a UDT structure in the Omron PLC which consists of base tags like … --- ## [Samples that us beginners could play with](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/samples-that-us-beginners-could-play-with/14147)
**Author:** [@dcamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/samples-that-us-beginners-could-play-with/14147 "2017-04-26T20:13:47Z")
I realize this is a lot to ask, but if anybody could share some of their simple programs or even some new screen layouts, I think it would be very helpful to us just starting out. --- ## [Custom User Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-user-properties/14128)
**Author:** [@matt.eaton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.eaton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-user-properties/14128 "2017-04-26T19:37:25Z")
Hi I'm using the database authentication for my user source and it shows a section in the manual queries that would query for custom user properties. I have the user source in Automatic mode so that I can edit users insi… --- ## [Load XLS usnig Apache Poi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/load-xls-usnig-apache-poi/14146)
**Author:** [@Juank\_Chavarria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Juank_Chavarria)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/load-xls-usnig-apache-poi/14146 "2017-04-26T17:34:53Z")
Hi! Have a problem using the Jar POI. When import \*\*from org.apache.poi.hssf.usermodel import \* \*\* in some cases it works, and others do not. For example, I'm working on the designer and all ok, but trying to run the scr… --- ## [Ignition & S7-300 Communication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-s7-300-communication/14143)
**Author:** [@silvestre.janshalom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/silvestre.janshalom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-s7-300-communication/14143 "2017-04-26T14:27:24Z")
Hi All, This is my first project with Ignition so please bear with me. I’m setting up a system in which I’ll be communicating a Siemens CPU 315 (CPU 1) with the existing CPU 314 (CPU 2) via MPI. The CPU 315 will be conn… --- ## [How to write tag with condition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-write-tag-with-condition/14137)
**Author:** [@Slurpee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Slurpee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-write-tag-with-condition/14137 "2017-04-26T12:58:46Z")
I want to write the value of a numeric label to a tag. I usually use this script in the property change to write into a tag. if event.propertyName == "intValue": value = event.source.intValue system.tag.write("Outp… --- ## [String tag alarm not executing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-tag-alarm-not-executing/14118)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-tag-alarm-not-executing/14118 "2017-04-25T21:02:08Z")
I am trying to alarm a STRING tag. The string will contain an error message, generated when a script creates an Exception error. The Alarm is supposed to execute On Condition with the following binding on "Is Active": … --- ## [Designer Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-security/9531)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-security/9531 "2017-04-25T20:03:33Z")
I posted this under: Re: Designer/Tag Security - Second Instance? but since it is such an old thread and I got no response I thought I better start a new thread. Did anything ever happen with Nathan's suggestion that I… --- ## [Modbus ExceptionCode 0x01 (IllegalFunction)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-exceptioncode-0x01-illegalfunction/14039)
**Author:** [@patrixmith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patrixmith)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-exceptioncode-0x01-illegalfunction/14039 "2017-04-25T18:53:53Z")
I have a gateway communicating to 3 Modicon Quantum PLCs. The console log is throwing 39,357 errors per hour currently with Logger ReadHoldingRegistersRequest and ReadCoilsRequest, with message Received response with Ex… --- ## [Remote viewing of Ignition display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-viewing-of-ignition-display/14132)
**Author:** [@thinthiritun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thinthiritun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-viewing-of-ignition-display/14132 "2017-04-25T18:02:56Z")
Hi To clone the display of Ignition SCADA, may I know if it works with smart TV display? Do we just need to key in the IP address of Ignition SCADA PC on the web browser of smart TV? Thank you. with regards, Thi… --- ## [Passing Multiple Parameters Using runScript](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-multiple-parameters-using-runscript/14131)
**Author:** [@Bmahanna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bmahanna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-multiple-parameters-using-runscript/14131 "2017-04-25T17:47:38Z")
This is my shared script. This is my expression. This is the Error message. I have tried different iterations for passing the variables, but none have seemed to work. I’ve tried runScript(“shared.Fault.line… --- ## [SQL Query Binding Tag Quality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-binding-tag-quality/14129)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Jensen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jim_Jensen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-binding-tag-quality/14129 "2017-04-25T14:23:44Z")
I have a label in a container that has a custom property bound to an indirect tag. The text property of the label is bound to a SQL Query. The SQL Query references the custom property of the container and has a fallback … --- ## [Keep acknowledged alarms?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keep-acknowledged-alarms/14134)
**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keep-acknowledged-alarms/14134 "2017-04-25T14:04:35Z")
I've been using system.alarm.queryStatus to generate an alarm list. But, I would like the alarms that have been acknowledged to not simply disappear in order to not confuse the user. I've been exploring the scrip… --- ## [Limited version of Vision Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limited-version-of-vision-module/14122)
**Author:** [@thinthiritun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thinthiritun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limited-version-of-vision-module/14122 "2017-04-25T02:15:40Z")
Hi My name is Thiri. I would like to know where can I find the difference between Vision Module's limited and unlimitted version. May I know if Vision module is a must to add in in SCADA package? Thank you. bes… --- ## [Can Ignition Service and OPC Gateway be installed on separate servers?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-service-and-opc-gateway-be-installed-on-separate-servers/14074)
**Author:** [@erfritts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erfritts)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-service-and-opc-gateway-be-installed-on-separate-servers/14074 "2017-04-24T15:50:02Z")
We were wondering if it was possible to have a central OPC Gateway installed on a server that the Ignition Service, installed on another server could communicate through. We were also wondering if such a thing is even re… --- ## [Selecting a server platform architecture](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-a-server-platform-architecture/14124)
**Author:** [@kmtenor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kmtenor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-a-server-platform-architecture/14124 "2017-04-24T13:25:12Z")
Here's our question: Intel now has a server architecture called "Avoton" which is essentially an Atom processor for server use. Does anyone have experience they're willing to share with running Ignition Server on Atom … --- ## [Alarm Event getCount()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-event-getcount/14076)
**Author:** [@cgele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cgele)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-event-getcount/14076 "2017-04-21T15:45:39Z")
Trying to use the Alarm Events in some scripts for a client. Can't seem to find any info on how or where to use them. Any suggestion? Thanks [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1428) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1430)