# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1501 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1502 --- ## [system.tag.readAll override](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-readall-override/9526)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-readall-override/9526 "2015-01-12T23:32:27Z")
Hello and happy new year, A client of mine has, by mistake, redefined a system function (sytem.tag.readAll) by assigning a value to it in a script : system.tag.readAll = 42 (for example) Now and even after a Gateway … --- ## [Dynamic UDT parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-udt-parameters/9416)
**Author:** [@fadihindi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fadihindi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-udt-parameters/9416 "2015-01-12T19:48:45Z")
Is there any way to make UDT parameters dynamic? I would like to specify a tagname for a UDT tag and have several parameters specified as database style tags and their values determined by a database query based on the t… --- ## [Report Dataset Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-dataset-problem/9528)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_shoot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Don_t_shoot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-dataset-problem/9528 "2015-01-12T17:40:47Z")
I have made a report in report viewer, accoding to the query conditions , I can see the results in the dataset ,but in the report viewer I can’t see any result , the attachement is the pictures of the status. why … --- ## [Template Repeater - Script to update Custom Property?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-script-to-update-custom-property/9521)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-script-to-update-custom-property/9521 "2015-01-12T17:16:12Z")
I am using a template and template repeater. For simplicity, I'll call the template "circle" On the "circle" template I have a customer property called "status". If I use the template repeater, have it repeat 10 ins… --- ## [Ignition Designer Will Not Open](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-will-not-open/9491)
**Author:** [@jhottell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhottell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-will-not-open/9491 "2015-01-10T01:31:08Z")
Hello all. When I attempt to view a project or open a project in the designer it gives this error: LookupError: no codec search functions registered: can't find encoding 'utf-8' This is a new install of 7.7.2, it was wo… --- ## [How to stop the project from being locked](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-stop-the-project-from-being-locked/9524)
**Author:** [@alicialomas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alicialomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-stop-the-project-from-being-locked/9524 "2015-01-10T01:28:22Z")
The screen locks on me and requires another logon. I would like it to always stay logged in but can't find that setting. Thanks, --- ## [Easy chart problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-problems/9522)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-problems/9522 "2015-01-09T21:43:30Z")
Hello I have an easy chart with 82 pens. I have these sorted into several different groups. I'm using the notepad edit method to add new pens, but I'm having several problems. If I make the neccesary changes and paste … --- ## [Timestamps/Queries mismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timestamps-queries-mismatch/9523)
**Author:** [@dfenter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfenter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timestamps-queries-mismatch/9523 "2015-01-09T20:19:06Z")
I have a system with 10+ OPC servers in multiple time zones, the Ignition gateway in the EST timezone, and databases in the EST timezone. In the project general properties, the timezone behavior is set to Gateway Timezon… --- ## [Ghost objects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ghost-objects/9514)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ghost-objects/9514 "2015-01-09T20:04:59Z")
Not sure what I am doing, but I seem to get “ghost” objects on my screens. Basically they are not visible at all, but if I drag my mouse to select a bunch of objects I’ll find objects that are not visible but produce th… --- ## [Invoking COM objects or .NET assemblies](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invoking-com-objects-or-net-assemblies/9484)
**Author:** [@Didi71](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Didi71)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invoking-com-objects-or-net-assemblies/9484 "2015-01-09T10:23:33Z")
Hello. Is it possible, through scripting, instantiate and invoke COM (Component Object Model) objects or (better) .NET assemblies? If yes, does someone have some examples? Of course: these are MS Windows specific pla… --- ## [7.7.2-rc1 ubuntu 14.04 Production Simulator Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-7-2-rc1-ubuntu-14-04-production-simulator-module/9261)
**Author:** [@alpha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alpha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-7-2-rc1-ubuntu-14-04-production-simulator-module/9261 "2015-01-08T18:15:36Z")
I'm testing out Ignition for Linux and I'm trying to figure out if the Production Simulator module is compatible with the Ubuntu OS. I've installed the module already and configured the production sim device, which is vi… --- ## [Queries, Timezones, Timestamps, and Tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/queries-timezones-timestamps-and-tables/9519)
**Author:** [@dfenter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfenter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/queries-timezones-timestamps-and-tables/9519 "2015-01-08T16:18:30Z")
I have a system with 10+ OPC servers in multiple time zones, the Ignition gateway in the EST timezone, and databases in the EST timezone. In the project general properties, the timezone behavior is set to Gateway Timez… --- ## [OPC-COM Licensing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-com-licensing/9516)
**Author:** [@illank86](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/illank86)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-com-licensing/9516 "2015-01-08T12:18:37Z")
I have purchased The Works Limited, after installation, i just realize that i need the OPC-COM module, so bought it in market place. I got the CD Key, i activated it, but then The works Limited License revert to Trial, … --- ## [Camera Viewer Reset after Timeout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-viewer-reset-after-timeout/9515)
**Author:** [@tjcorbin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tjcorbin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-viewer-reset-after-timeout/9515 "2015-01-08T00:31:24Z")
Hi, How can I reset the camera viewer after a timeout fault? Is the only way to manipulate the URL? Thanks Tim --- ## [Two questions - saving values and logging user name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-questions-saving-values-and-logging-user-name/9500)
**Author:** [@SonicClang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SonicClang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-questions-saving-values-and-logging-user-name/9500 "2015-01-07T17:50:46Z")
I tried using the search feature but it either doesn't seem to work well at all, or I'm trying to do something that no one has asked. I feel like I'm missing something. Question 1) I have a screen for changing the auto… --- ## [Script in Alarms to stop and pause TOOL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-in-alarms-to-stop-and-pause-tool/9479)
**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-in-alarms-to-stop-and-pause-tool/9479 "2015-01-06T23:46:01Z")
Hi guys, Is it possible to create a script in alarms that will send a stop command to the tool(secs/gem) when an alarm gets active? Thanks! --- ## [Slow Tag Loading](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-tag-loading/9492)
**Author:** [@DavidWisely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DavidWisely)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-tag-loading/9492 "2015-01-06T16:53:30Z")
I have 6 scan classes, used for various remote devices and history. All of them work well except for one. The Default scan class has 302 Tags and has an Execution Time of 1 minute, 10 seconds! Obviously something is w… --- ## [Cartographic transformations and python libraries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cartographic-transformations-and-python-libraries/9511)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Taylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cartographic-transformations-and-python-libraries/9511 "2015-01-06T16:35:13Z")
Morning all. I'm having a play with mapping, here in the UK we have various ways of describing a location, Postcode, latitudes and longitudes and eastings and northings etc. I want to convert eastings and northings in … --- ## [Barcode Scanner Event not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-event-not-working/9510)
**Author:** [@suhasghawale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/suhasghawale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-event-not-working/9510 "2015-01-06T03:55:35Z")
We are scanning a barcode by scanner and model no of the barcode scanner is 'BS-C101 Star' TVS make. Currently its interface selection is 'PC/AT' and connected to the USB port of the PC. Further we have developed the scr… --- ## [Auto acknowledge event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-acknowledge-event/9508)
**Author:** [@pjgonzales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pjgonzales)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-acknowledge-event/9508 "2015-01-05T23:59:57Z")
I have created an event log for a client by using low priority alarms in an alarm journal, combined with low priority alarms that generate on a tag value change. These events capture data such as setpoint changes or equi… --- ## [Web Browser Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-module/9505)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Taylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-module/9505 "2015-01-05T21:03:34Z")
Me again I’m just finishing up a project and a couple of niggles that I’d like to iron out. Using Web Browser Module I can pass a URL to the “Starting URL” and all is fine. This project is an offline project, no connecti… --- ## [Connecting to a MicroLogix 1500 thru an ENI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-micrologix-1500-thru-an-eni/9489)
**Author:** [@CJVR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CJVR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-micrologix-1500-thru-an-eni/9489 "2015-01-05T19:08:01Z")
I know, ENIs suck... That said, I am trying to connect to a ML1500 through an ENI. When I connect using RSLinx everything works and I am turning off the connection from RSLinx while trying to connect using Ignition so I … --- ## [Scaling image on button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scaling-image-on-button/9446)
**Author:** [@ssorrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ssorrell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scaling-image-on-button/9446 "2015-01-05T18:43:40Z")
I have buttons with associated images on them. The images do not seem to be scaling. I cannot find a means of forcing them to scale. --- ## [Run SQL Update After Alarm Pipeline sent messages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-sql-update-after-alarm-pipeline-sent-messages/9495)
**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-sql-update-after-alarm-pipeline-sent-messages/9495 "2015-01-05T18:35:18Z")
I would like to know how to go about running a SQL update AFTER an alarm pipeline has sent its messages. I would like to keep this inside the gateway. Can this possibly be done within the Alarm notification pipeline? I h… --- ## [Alias for OPC Device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alias-for-opc-device/9494)
**Author:** [@toms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/toms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alias-for-opc-device/9494 "2015-01-05T18:26:53Z")
Hi everybody, We use in our project a naming convention for our OPC devices. The OPC devices are of type "Modbus TCP". We have a modbus tcp client configured in our PLC. Is it possible to create an alias for an opc dev… --- ## [dateExtract not defined?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dateextract-not-defined/9499)
**Author:** [@Colerick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Colerick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dateextract-not-defined/9499 "2015-01-05T14:08:44Z")
Morning, Attempting to use the dateExtract function in the Script playground, receiving the below error. I am not a Java expert.... Suggestions? Thanks, Andy Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 6… --- ## [7.7.2 Expression Binding Dataset Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-7-2-expression-binding-dataset-bug/9503)
**Author:** [@jimmylooo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimmylooo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-7-2-expression-binding-dataset-bug/9503 "2015-01-02T18:59:14Z")
In expression binding…if you are trying to access a value from a dataset with a index and column name you have to add toInt(index) otherwise you get an error saying that it’s expecting an int and you are providing a long… --- ## [Best way to quickly show large qty of tags and their values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-quickly-show-large-qty-of-tags-and-their-values/9155)
**Author:** [@jasonmilner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jasonmilner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-quickly-show-large-qty-of-tags-and-their-values/9155 "2014-12-31T18:02:39Z")
Using Ignition 7.7, I have about 300 tags that I would like to present to the end user in a format similar to what we see in the tag browser. At a minimum, I would like a list of all tags in the end users project showi… --- ## [Two variables in Message Box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-variables-in-message-box/9480)
**Author:** [@jreynolds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jreynolds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-variables-in-message-box/9480 "2014-12-31T16:43:23Z")
I'm try to place two variables in a message box and I'm getting this error Traceback (most recent call last): File "\", line 7, in \ TypeError: not enough arguments for format string … --- ## [Setting tool tip background color/ text color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-tool-tip-background-color-text-color/9498)
**Author:** [@Blefe001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Blefe001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-tool-tip-background-color-text-color/9498 "2014-12-30T20:32:09Z")
Is there a command to set the tool tip background color/text color? I have tried looking in the components dir but can not seem to find any functions to set the color of the tool tip. [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1500) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1502)