# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1586 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1587 --- ## [VNC Settings Gateway and Client Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vnc-settings-gateway-and-client-connection/5971)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vnc-settings-gateway-and-client-connection/5971 "2013-03-14T14:09:20Z")
Please tell me more about how to set up VNC thin-client connection on the gate way and how to connect with VNC client. Clients always ask for password, what should this be and where do I set in the config. If VNC is… --- ## [Programmatically cancelling edit of numeric text field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/programmatically-cancelling-edit-of-numeric-text-field/6028)
**Author:** [@jkramer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkramer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/programmatically-cancelling-edit-of-numeric-text-field/6028 "2013-03-13T22:23:26Z")
I am using a table control to display data from our database, and as the user changes the selected row, I have a number of other controls on the screen that are updated based on the data in the selected row (I use these … --- ## [Bind table data to a drop down control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-table-data-to-a-drop-down-control/6006)
**Author:** [@destino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/destino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-table-data-to-a-drop-down-control/6006 "2013-03-13T22:16:06Z")
I am attempting to bind a list of operator names to a drop down selection control. I've had partial success creating an SQL tag but it appears to be attempting to write to the table and after selecting an operator the … --- ## [Bind the project background color and tab strip colors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-the-project-background-color-and-tab-strip-colors/6021)
**Author:** [@RRRancher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RRRancher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-the-project-background-color-and-tab-strip-colors/6021 "2013-03-13T18:39:04Z")
I would like to be able to bind the Client Background Color in the Project Properties under Client/User Interface. Also, the tab strip colors can't be bound in the tab strip customizer. If you have selectable color sch… --- ## [Contrologix/Compactlogix Device Tag Browsing Offline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/contrologix-compactlogix-device-tag-browsing-offline/3105)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/contrologix-compactlogix-device-tag-browsing-offline/3105 "2013-03-13T18:03:16Z")
Would be handy to have inginition query the RSlogix5000 \*.ACD file for PLC tags. An option would be browse ONLINE tags (connected to PLC) or OFFLINE tags (from \*.ACD file) from the OPC tag browser, then drag those tags i… --- ## [History Pruning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-pruning/6004)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-pruning/6004 "2013-03-13T17:49:07Z")
Hey Guys I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I could go about triggering a stored procedure right before a history table gets dropped by the pruning system. It would be a nice option to actually add to pruning… --- ## [UDT Performance with Multiple Folders?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-performance-with-multiple-folders/6000)
**Author:** [@bcgibbens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bcgibbens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-performance-with-multiple-folders/6000 "2013-03-13T17:42:18Z")
Can anyone tell me if there is a performance hit in Ignition if a UDT has many Folders contained in the structure? :smiley: --- ## [Runtime State out of sync trending issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runtime-state-out-of-sync-trending-issues/5890)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runtime-state-out-of-sync-trending-issues/5890 "2013-03-13T16:25:48Z")
Hey guys, I’m running a redundant Ignition 7.5.5 setup and I’ve noticed that a couple times a day this series of errors will appear in the logs: INFO | jvm 1 | 2013/02/18 14:56:17 | INFO \[MasterTCPChannel … --- ## [Query for Histogram?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-for-histogram/6016)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-for-histogram/6016 "2013-03-12T23:58:31Z")
Well cant see what I might be doing wrong here but the query below runs just fine in SSMS but wont run in the data bindings for a data table in ignition. Am I missing something here? Or can ignition not process a multi s… --- ## [Journal display fields](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/journal-display-fields/5992)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/journal-display-fields/5992 "2013-03-12T22:22:12Z")
I am guessing this is an over site but the Name field for each alarm is not displayed in the Journal history table. I also noticed it is not logged to the DB either. We use this for a lot of stuff in the old system would… --- ## [Problem with security tables?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-security-tables/5978)
**Author:** [@RRRancher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RRRancher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-security-tables/5978 "2013-03-12T21:59:47Z")
I created a new schema in mySQL, then created a new connection in Ignition config. I then created a new User Source in Security/Users, Roles. I selected the Database type security and selected my new schema as the data… --- ## [Alternative Licenses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternative-licenses/6018)
**Author:** [@tomt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tomt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternative-licenses/6018 "2013-03-12T21:51:31Z")
My first request is a development license. I know there is the 2 hour full version, which is great for most purposes. However, having a development license that runs all the time would be nice. It could be offered in … --- ## [Scan Class clairification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scan-class-clairification/6022)
**Author:** [@WKetcham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WKetcham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scan-class-clairification/6022 "2013-03-12T21:13:37Z")
Could someone please confirm/clarify the following: If a sqlTag is assigned to a scan class with Mode direct, if it is not an alarm tag or logged historically then the PLC will only be polled for that data when the tag… --- ## [Average on historical data for production shifts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/average-on-historical-data-for-production-shifts/6011)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/average-on-historical-data-for-production-shifts/6011 "2013-03-12T20:53:44Z")
Hello. I’m creating my first Ignition project for real. Everything is going great, only one thing gives me trouble. I have a table in PostgreSQL database, where I store data (in transaction group) for flow every two mi… --- ## [Printing problem with 7.4.1 and Java 7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-problem-with-7-4-1-and-java-7/6015)
**Author:** [@karnick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-problem-with-7-4-1-and-java-7/6015 "2013-03-12T17:52:23Z")
I know this has been discussed, specifically here: viewtopic.php?f=72&t=8913&p=30256&hilit=print#p30256 This issue only started happening with those who updated to Java 7. The system in place is FDA validated but we ma… --- ## [OPC server faults](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-server-faults/5926)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-server-faults/5926 "2013-03-12T17:48:41Z")
I installed version 7.6 beta 1 on a fresh system and did a gateway backup from version 7.5.5 and a gateway restore. The restored system didn’t have any of my SQL tags in it. Next I did a CSV export and import and the tag… --- ## [Window load times](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-load-times/5940)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-load-times/5940 "2013-03-12T17:18:40Z")
Some of my windows are taking a while to load. Upwards of 15 seconds. I have graphics intensive screens and although they load almost instantly after cached, the initial load times may be a problem. Combine repaints … --- ## [Dropdown List Table Column WIdths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-list-table-column-widths/5733)
**Author:** [@denji26](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/denji26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-list-table-column-widths/5733 "2013-03-11T21:02:13Z")
When using table display mode in a dropdown list, I’ve noticed that if the width of the data in the column is less than the width of the header, the column is either just slightly too narrow to show the full header or ju… --- ## [String Manipulation in Template From UDT Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-manipulation-in-template-from-udt-data/6002)
**Author:** [@bcgibbens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bcgibbens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-manipulation-in-template-from-udt-data/6002 "2013-03-11T20:59:27Z")
I’m trying to populate the Text Field of a label with the Address of a PLC Item from the OPCItemPath. The problem I’m having is you cannot directly access the Meta Data of a UDT in a Template. I’ve added my UDT to the T… --- ## [Multiplying Values on an Easy Chart by a constant amount](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiplying-values-on-an-easy-chart-by-a-constant-amount/5755)
**Author:** [@PeterThornton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PeterThornton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiplying-values-on-an-easy-chart-by-a-constant-amount/5755 "2013-03-11T20:47:59Z")
I have set up a historical display, based on the "Click to Graph" example. I am displaying flow information, which is stored as meters cubed/hour (m3/hr) in the historical database. This works perfectly. I would like… --- ## [Alerting indication for a new alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-indication-for-a-new-alarm/6013)
**Author:** [@telstar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/telstar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-indication-for-a-new-alarm/6013 "2013-03-11T20:36:45Z")
I am trying to create a generic indication on a graphic screen when there is a new unack alarm. Is there a tag or function that can generate a true/false result for a new unack alarm? --- ## [Designer doesn't respect Default Component Layout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-doesnt-respect-default-component-layout/5640)
**Author:** [@Pat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-doesnt-respect-default-component-layout/5640 "2013-03-11T20:32:20Z")
Using Ignition 7.5.4, changing the Project\>Properties\>Designer\>Window Editing\>Default Component Layout has no effect on components being added to a window. New components are always Releative, Maintain Aspect Ration, Ce… --- ## [Can't delete Alarms in Alarm Configuration in a UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-delete-alarms-in-alarm-configuration-in-a-udt/6014)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Stout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Todd_Stout)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-delete-alarms-in-alarm-configuration-in-a-udt/6014 "2013-03-11T20:22:11Z")
I cannot remove alarms from the Alarm configuration. It doesn’t matter if I ‘Apply’ or just hit ‘OK’. They show back up. If I remove all of them, they go away, but when I add another one it adds them all - even the on… --- ## [Ignition Project Launcher Jar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-project-launcher-jar/5795)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Chase](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Chase)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-project-launcher-jar/5795 "2013-03-11T18:51:17Z")
We have done many projects where we needed the ability to have both the server and the client run off the same machine. Operations always wants the project to run on start-up. Linking to the java shortcut doesn’t work,… --- ## [Real-time charts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-time-charts/5958)
**Author:** [@jlbeltran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlbeltran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-time-charts/5958 "2013-03-11T14:40:45Z")
Hi, In a chart, when using an historical tag and the data range is set to Realtime the time that is used is the one in the client machine. This is a problem, because we have differents timestamps between the server and… --- ## [Table Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-component/6007)
**Author:** [@epsmitas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/epsmitas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-component/6007 "2013-03-11T13:10:46Z")
Hi, Re:Table Component I am noticing that this query only returns "1" description column in the Table Customizer for "description". I would like to rename each one individually. ( i.e. City, Province, Country ). Am I… --- ## [Dual Monitor Startup Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dual-monitor-startup-script/5998)
**Author:** [@djones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/djones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dual-monitor-startup-script/5998 "2013-03-09T18:55:11Z")
Okay, check this out. Here is some code to pass parameters from command line switch to client tags. Then use the client tags in ignition. In Version 7.4 and beyond the startup parameters are mapped to client tags in the … --- ## [Alert on disconnect from OPCUA/when a value has NOT changed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-on-disconnect-from-opcua-when-a-value-has-not-changed/5996)
**Author:** [@klesher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/klesher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-on-disconnect-from-opcua-when-a-value-has-not-changed/5996 "2013-03-08T22:19:47Z")
Very infrequently (maybe once every 4 months or so) we're encountering an issue where Ignition 7.3.3 will become disconnected from our OPC Server (KepServer 7.7.84). KepServer lists the Clients as 0, and Active tags as … --- ## [SQL Bridge Module Feature Request](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-bridge-module-feature-request/5350)
**Author:** [@JamesPresley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JamesPresley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-bridge-module-feature-request/5350 "2013-03-08T21:54:26Z")
After using the SQL Bridge Module for a few different projects, I've got a few request that would be very helpful to the way we use this module. 1. Have a setting to return a 0 for "null" values from SQL Currently we … --- ## [Transaction group scheduling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-scheduling/5988)
**Author:** [@Dustin.Phillips](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin.Phillips)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-scheduling/5988 "2013-03-08T16:53:24Z")
Does anyone know of a way to dynamically change a transaction group's scheduled time? I have a transaction group that Saturday through Thursday I want to trigger at 5:30pm but on Friday I want it to change to 2:30pm. … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1585) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1587)