# Ignition

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## [Commentds Panel refresh method](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/commentds-panel-refresh-method/5008)

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**Author:** [@moralesm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/moralesm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/commentds-panel-refresh-method/5008 "2012-08-15T14:53:38Z")

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What is the preferred method to refresh the entries in the comments panel such that comments would automatically display if another remote user added entries?

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## ["Cannot release lock" Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-release-lock-error/5004)

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**Author:** [@jantonevich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jantonevich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-release-lock-error/5004 "2012-08-14T22:05:26Z")

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I dont believe Ive seen this error before. and it is keeping me from saving my project. I have been working on my project all day and just a few minutes ago, when I try to save like I have been doing throughout the day t…

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## [Setting SQLTag value to None](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-sqltag-value-to-none/4994)

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**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-sqltag-value-to-none/4994 "2012-08-14T20:25:23Z")

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In my post here I mentioned that we had to use a string SQLTag instead of a float because the number was optional and could be stored in the database as either a valid number or null. Do James' posts here and here sugg…

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## [Query doesn't execute in lag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-doesnt-execute-in-lag/4899)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-doesnt-execute-in-lag/4899 "2012-08-14T20:17:41Z")

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I run this event script on a button to update a table created and controlled by a standard transaction group that uses an hour meter to update the last row of my table. I thought this would be a good way to clear an enti…

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## [Commit changes dialog is potentially confusing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/commit-changes-dialog-is-potentially-confusing/5001)

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**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/commit-changes-dialog-is-potentially-confusing/5001 "2012-08-14T16:39:30Z")

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When you right-click an open window name in the Designer’s Project Browser, you get the following very clear options to Close & Commit or Close & Revert: However, when you click on the Close button on the window tab at t…

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## [Not able to load Existing Projects in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-load-existing-projects-in-designer/4896)

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**Author:** [@skallepalli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/skallepalli)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-load-existing-projects-in-designer/4896 "2012-08-14T06:08:27Z")

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Dear Inductive Team, We installed latest Ignition Release 7.5.1.1122 on one of our System (Windows XP; JRE 6 Update 17; 512MB allocated for Ignition Designer). We are trying to access the Project from another system (W…

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## [Restricting access for users outside of network](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restricting-access-for-users-outside-of-network/4993)

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**Author:** [@pjgonzales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pjgonzales)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restricting-access-for-users-outside-of-network/4993 "2012-08-13T23:49:35Z")

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I have a application that is being used on-site to monitor and control by an operator. This operators username has rights to change setpoints and start/stop equipment. I have additional users that can log in through the …

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## [Alarm Problem\_activeAndAched](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-problem-activeandached/4995)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-problem-activeandached/4995 "2012-08-13T22:23:24Z")

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I have strange problem happens with me today. when i create anew project using “Project template” always give me 3 alarms and when i check the alarms there’s nothing appeared. check attached photo1 But when i make “Fal…

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## [Sparkline Chart with indirect tag history errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sparkline-chart-with-indirect-tag-history-errors/4863)

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**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sparkline-chart-with-indirect-tag-history-errors/4863 "2012-08-13T19:13:50Z")

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Hey guys, I upgraded my servers to 7.5.1 over the weekend and now on pages that have sparkline charts with indirect tag history I get this error everytime it refreshed the tag history data, the sparkline goes red and t…

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## [Unable to edit Entry Boxes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-edit-entry-boxes/4991)

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**Author:** [@Mdunnick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mdunnick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-edit-entry-boxes/4991 "2012-08-13T18:57:36Z")

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I am trying to create a small window that will update IP address’s that are tied to specific cell names in a database table. This is done by selecting a cell from a drop down box then the entry boxes shown in the picture…

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## [Reporting Module Manual?!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-manual/4982)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-manual/4982 "2012-08-13T18:52:24Z")

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i am looking for Reporting Module Manual. is there any Manual for reporting module?? Thanks Tamer

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## [Launching Application in second monitor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-application-in-second-monitor/4990)

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**Author:** [@Mdunnick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mdunnick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-application-in-second-monitor/4990 "2012-08-13T18:49:00Z")

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I have an application that launches in a second monitor that extends from the primary display in full screen. I have this application running on 12 HMI's perfectly fine, however when it runs on a normal Desktop PC it tr…

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## [Defining a line with its endpoints](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/defining-a-line-with-its-endpoints/4985)

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**Author:** [@Cas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/defining-a-line-with-its-endpoints/4985 "2012-08-13T17:52:03Z")

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All, I am using a Python script to calculate the end points of a line segment, (x1, y1) and (x2, y2). I then want to change the endpoints of a line on my user's window to equal those two points. How can I change the coo…

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## [Designer splash screen too small](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-splash-screen-too-small/4981)

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**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-splash-screen-too-small/4981 "2012-08-13T17:37:44Z")

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Given the increase in the number of modules in the system, the Designer’s splash screen needs to be widened a bit.

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## [Transparent windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transparent-windows/4988)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transparent-windows/4988 "2012-08-13T17:29:47Z")

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I was trying to make a transparent window fill so that I could see through a popup to the background window. Is this possible?

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## [Report size in 1024 x 768 windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-size-in-1024-x-768-windows/4989)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-size-in-1024-x-768-windows/4989 "2012-08-13T17:28:38Z")

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I cannot view a 600 x 792 report size in the window and if I change the size of the report, then it leaves blank space on the paper. How can I scale down the report viewer so I can see the entire sheet on my window witho…

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## [Modbus Addressing on Moxa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-on-moxa/4968)

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**Author:** [@jaepark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jaepark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-on-moxa/4968 "2012-08-13T16:49:46Z")

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I have the addressing for the Moxa device from the manual, but can’t get the values to show up in Ignition. Attached is the screen shot of the manual, with the address I am trying to get. What do I need to enter in the…

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## [Upgrading Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-ignition/4740)

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**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-ignition/4740 "2012-08-13T16:44:41Z")

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Has anyone had experience of upgrading Ignition from the 7.2 branch to 7.3+, specifically with regard to the upgrade to Jython 7.5? We have a large system installed with 7.2 that includes loads of Jython code and I was…

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## [Docked window minimum size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-window-minimum-size/4987)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-window-minimum-size/4987 "2012-08-13T14:59:01Z")

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I have been trying to resize my south docked header so it isn't so wide. It will not size down smaller than my Header. Am I missing something or is there a minimum size on docked windows?

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## [Launch Error after move to the Cloud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-error-after-move-to-the-cloud/4983)

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**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-error-after-move-to-the-cloud/4983 "2012-08-13T13:09:14Z")

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Hey guys, I’m probably going to have to call in for this but… Our Ignition server was moved to the cloud on saturday and I tested everything from my pc and it all worked. However, on Sunday some people were contacting …

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## [Activex error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/activex-error/4975)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/activex-error/4975 "2012-08-10T21:19:13Z")

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Hi, when i use any activex compeneted i get this error once i drag and drop to the project. \[color=#0000FF\]java.lang.IllegalStateException: OleObject is not created. at com.jniwrapper.win32.automation.OleContainer.doV…

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## [Alerting list](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-list/4961)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-list/4961 "2012-08-10T20:05:09Z")

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Hi, i have mail list and i need some alarms send to email no. 1 and other to email no. 2. i make distribution list bu how can i assign alarms to required email. Thanks Tamer

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## [Alert Notes not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-notes-not-working/4970)

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**Author:** [@kpollock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kpollock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-notes-not-working/4970 "2012-08-10T18:55:40Z")

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I have read the forum posts on this but I still need some clarification. Ignition 7.2.9 running on MS Server 2008. Often we need to add a supervisor’s note to the Alert Log. It seems like the Alert Notes column is de…

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## [Redraw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redraw/4921)

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**Author:** [@mcarangelo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarangelo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redraw/4921 "2012-08-10T17:03:04Z")

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If you take 2 items like squares and set one to visible / not visible on a 1 sec timer, then create 50 sets of those pairs on a window, everything works fine. Now group the pairs before creating 50 on the screen and the …

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## [Rotating Labels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rotating-labels/4974)

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**Author:** [@scott\_rister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_rister)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rotating-labels/4974 "2012-08-10T16:41:55Z")

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I am using a label to display the messages that can be displayed on a single line sign (long and skinny). I am creating a template for my sign. I need to display the sign vertically, so the text reads bottom to top. This…

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## [Console Back Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/console-back-button/4976)

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**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/console-back-button/4976 "2012-08-10T15:55:34Z")

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Hey Guy We are running 7.5.2.beta4 and i just noticed this morning while in the console looking at logs that the back button on system console log viewer doesnt work it moves logs forward not back in time.

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## [Distribution of shared resources files to clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/distribution-of-shared-resources-files-to-clients/4931)

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**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/distribution-of-shared-resources-files-to-clients/4931 "2012-08-10T15:31:21Z")

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Hi. I have a bunch of read-only resource files that need to be accessible from within python on the client-side. How can I distribute these files to the clients and where would they be stored? I would like to avoid the…

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## [SQL Bridge Lite?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-bridge-lite/4973)

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**Author:** [@rfbuehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfbuehler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-bridge-lite/4973 "2012-08-10T15:28:31Z")

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I am trying to build a simple Hub and Spoke system. The main system is "H" What I am trying to do is read power meters and create a transaction group that will write to a database a record that will look like this. …

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## [Tying button to key stroke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tying-button-to-key-stroke/4963)

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**Author:** [@Micky.Franks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Micky.Franks)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tying-button-to-key-stroke/4963 "2012-08-10T02:04:10Z")

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How can I tie a button to a key? What I want is when I press the left keypad I want a bit to stay on while it's pressed and when released set to back to 0. I tried doing it with keystroke client scripts but it's not re…

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## [Mobile Launch error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-launch-error/4971)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-launch-error/4971 "2012-08-09T23:49:50Z")

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i received this error once i Launch application on Mobile java.io.EOFException .i use android and Java Version Oracle Corporation 1.7.0\_05 Ignition Version 7.5.1 As per old post Mobile Module work only on Java6. is this…

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