# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1637 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1638 --- ## [Database Update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-update/3904)
**Author:** [@scott\_stc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_stc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-update/3904 "2012-01-24T19:08:48Z")
Can someone tell me why the Edit Mode portion of this code won't work?? The Add Mode portion works just fine, but not the Edit. varFacilNmbr = event.source.parent.Facility\_Number varProdCodeNmbr = event.source.parent… --- ## [Passing tag values at Midnight](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tag-values-at-midnight/3907)
**Author:** [@dfenter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfenter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tag-values-at-midnight/3907 "2012-01-24T18:37:24Z")
I have a numeric input field that is bound to indirect tags based on the selection of two dropdown menus (site, product ID). The input field is used to predict the number of loads of a specified product at the specified… --- ## [Lock table cell from text entry when using translation list?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lock-table-cell-from-text-entry-when-using-translation-list/3903)
**Author:** [@porksmash](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/porksmash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lock-table-cell-from-text-entry-when-using-translation-list/3903 "2012-01-23T21:44:23Z")
I have a table cell using a translation list. I'm able to enter any random text I want instead of being restricted to the choices in the drop down list. When I try to commit the random text an exception occurs "ClassCast… --- ## [Desktop Shortcut doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/desktop-shortcut-doesnt-work/3896)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/desktop-shortcut-doesnt-work/3896 "2012-01-23T10:41:55Z")
I deployed ignition as a client to a new computer (windows server 2005, Java 6b18). The desktop shortcut worked once and now fails everytime with the following error: Could not load file/URL specifed: C:\\Documents and … --- ## [JfreeCharts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfreecharts/3898)
**Author:** [@DaveD](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DaveD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfreecharts/3898 "2012-01-23T08:55:47Z")
Is it possible to integrate any of the other styles of JFreeCharts into Ignition? --- ## [Siemens OPC Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-opc-driver/3890)
**Author:** [@Step7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Step7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-opc-driver/3890 "2012-01-22T20:58:50Z")
I'm doing a demo for a customer next week and am currently using Kepware with S7-300 PLCs, and it works fine. But, I'd like to try out the integrated Siemens driver, but couldn't get it to work with the various instruc… --- ## [Dynamic Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-properties/3894)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-properties/3894 "2012-01-21T00:45:54Z")
Are dynamic properties bidirectional? Tried to property bind from numeric text box and was not able to input to the dynamic property. When I did the opposite, bind from the dynamic property to the numeric text box, it… --- ## [Gateway script to change settings of gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-to-change-settings-of-gateway/3889)
**Author:** [@focus-eng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/focus-eng)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-to-change-settings-of-gateway/3889 "2012-01-20T21:22:34Z")
Hello everyone, is it possible to write a gateway script to change settings of the gateway. For example change the ip address of a configured device. Regards Sascha --- ## [New Release?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-release/3800)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-release/3800 "2012-01-20T19:07:37Z")
I was in the downloads section of the website today and noticed that the release date of the current version is new, yet the version and build is the same as what came out a month or so ago. Is this really a new build or… --- ## [Loose Nut behind the keyboard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loose-nut-behind-the-keyboard/3892)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loose-nut-behind-the-keyboard/3892 "2012-01-20T17:09:28Z")
OK, one of our Ignition trained employees has been developing an existing application using V7.3 on his laptop. Goes to jobsite and updates the project, but then realizes when the application does not work, the Gateway… --- ## [Trend Flatline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trend-flatline/3885)
**Author:** [@Rockman1\_1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rockman1_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trend-flatline/3885 "2012-01-20T16:43:01Z")
Hello, I have some simple two pen trends that track a setpoint and actual value. The setpoint follows a constant rate/slope linear ramp for a period of time, then decreases to a constant value soaking period. It seem… --- ## [.lastchange and tag quality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lastchange-and-tag-quality/3812)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lastchange-and-tag-quality/3812 "2012-01-20T16:28:47Z")
Ive noticed that the .lastchange property changes when the quality changes. should it work that way? seems like the .lastchange should only change if the value changes. --- ## [Console Errors 7.2.9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/console-errors-7-2-9/3877)
**Author:** [@kpollock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kpollock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/console-errors-7-2-9/3877 "2012-01-20T12:55:30Z")
Getting console errors every 1 second. Added some Transaction Group and SQL queries last week. but this error seems to be about missing files in the Program Files directory, which was not modified to my knowledge. What… --- ## [Large Project Tag Management](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/large-project-tag-management/3887)
**Author:** [@todd.be](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/todd.be)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/large-project-tag-management/3887 "2012-01-19T23:40:08Z")
I know that Colby is already familiar with our project to some degree. I would like breach the subject of how we can manage large tag projects more effectively within Ignition. This is somewhere between Design and Feat… --- ## [Level indicator font](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-indicator-font/3886)
**Author:** [@luke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-indicator-font/3886 "2012-01-19T21:44:31Z")
Is there a way I can rotate the font to vertical for the value label on a level indicator? --- ## [Access to bindable X and Y values on groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-bindable-x-and-y-values-on-groups/3882)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-bindable-x-and-y-values-on-groups/3882 "2012-01-19T21:10:44Z")
It seems like you can only bind the X, Y values on groups made entirely of vector shapes... is there any way I can add a label to a group and still bind to the X and/or Y value? --- ## [Expression using dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-using-dataset/3850)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-using-dataset/3850 "2012-01-19T19:42:47Z")
Can’t get this to work. Equal will work but not \>= or \<=. --- ## [Position Container using mouse](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/position-container-using-mouse/3881)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/position-container-using-mouse/3881 "2012-01-19T19:36:42Z")
I not sure but, it seems that earlier versions you could drag a container into position by holding down the left button on the mouse. Has that changed? It does not seem work now. --- ## [Page Expired](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-expired/3878)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-expired/3878 "2012-01-19T19:01:24Z")
I started getting this on occasion after updating to 7.3.3 (Linux headless server). This is right after logging in so I know its not expired. As you can see I was on the forum and checking something I read here so I know… --- ## [Scripting Error on Compoent "Background" access:](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-error-on-compoent-background-access/3441)
**Author:** [@robin.abdul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robin.abdul)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-error-on-compoent-background-access/3441 "2012-01-18T06:41:57Z")
Dear Brother, when I try if pfin \> 90: system.gui.getWindow("LS\_CALC").rootContainer.getComponent('NEW\_MOTOR\_RPM\_STD%d' %cn).background = (223,222,222,222) I am receiving this error, The following is the error mes… --- ## [From CSV to MySQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/from-csv-to-mysql/3844)
**Author:** [@dfyanez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfyanez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/from-csv-to-mysql/3844 "2012-01-18T02:05:12Z")
Hey guys, Im really stuck trying to pull data from a csv files and insert it into a database, I've seen a example and i tested succesfully for 1 record on the file, but what im trying to do is get 3 different values th… --- ## [Alert Contacts Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-contacts-problem/3867)
**Author:** [@Dodonnell999](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dodonnell999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-contacts-problem/3867 "2012-01-18T01:52:36Z")
I have a (7.3.2)system set with a distributed alert contacts list with about 20 groups set by {\[DISPLAY\_PATH\]}='XXX' && {\[SEVERITY\]}\>0 with XXX set to the specific group name. I also have an overall group set up by {\[SE… --- ## [Mouse over/Change Cursor events not firing when published](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mouse-over-change-cursor-events-not-firing-when-published/3869)
**Author:** [@alanb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alanb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mouse-over-change-cursor-events-not-firing-when-published/3869 "2012-01-18T00:25:09Z")
I have an object which is comprised of a number of other groupings and containers. I want to have the cursor to change when it is over the object or specific sub-objects to indicate the object is controllable. It works f… --- ## [AD Authentication Return in Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-authentication-return-in-client/3873)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-authentication-return-in-client/3873 "2012-01-17T23:37:23Z")
Hey guys, Is there a way to check Active Directory Authentication when a client is already launched, running and logged in an someone? I have an application where one general user will be logged into the system but w… --- ## [User Manual Typo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-manual-typo/3872)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-manual-typo/3872 "2012-01-17T17:43:12Z")
Not a big deal, but I came across it in the PDF manual. Under the “Replace” section in expression functions there is an example that uses repeat instead of replace. FYI. --- ## [Non-editable background numeric text field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-editable-background-numeric-text-field/3852)
**Author:** [@MCC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MCC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-editable-background-numeric-text-field/3852 "2012-01-17T02:56:28Z")
Hi, The numeric text field has a "non-editable background" color property that can be set to a desired color in designer. This color seems to be triggered when the editable flag is low or the protected mode flag is hig… --- ## [Slider data type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slider-data-type/3868)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slider-data-type/3868 "2012-01-17T01:53:10Z")
Have sliders include other data types such as float values. --- ## [Password Field and Numeric keypad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/password-field-and-numeric-keypad/3834)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/password-field-and-numeric-keypad/3834 "2012-01-16T19:19:11Z")
Hey when I pop up a keyboard it shows the echo Character. When I pop up a numeric keypad it shows the numbers. Am I missing something here?? Using touch screens and “system.gui.showNumericKeypad” Can I get the echo in… --- ## [Passing tag values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tag-values/3862)
**Author:** [@sedobson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sedobson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tag-values/3862 "2012-01-16T13:58:31Z")
Hi - Probably a simple problem for most - I have two PLCs both communicating just fine. Just within a Vision Panel, I would like to pass the value of one tag in PLC1 to a tag in PLC2 - something simple like PLC2/Tag10=P… --- ## [Google Earth API](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-earth-api/3859)
**Author:** [@steve.price](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steve.price)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-earth-api/3859 "2012-01-13T22:30:18Z")
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