# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1649 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1650 --- ## [Tag Database Folder Text Useability](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-database-folder-text-useability/3405)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-database-folder-text-useability/3405 "2011-10-10T13:56:52Z")
Don't know if anyone has mentioned this before... I was evaluating, ok, playing with, the 7.3 demo. I pulled the whole Dairy Simulation, myDairy on my system, into the Tag Database. Some of the stuff is already in … --- ## [Gateway master db\_tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-master-db-tag/3398)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-master-db-tag/3398 "2011-10-07T22:18:47Z")
Is it possible to create a database tag that can be logged and tells me which gateway system is acting as the master? --- ## [Importing OPC Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-opc-tags/3402)
**Author:** [@Jcam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jcam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-opc-tags/3402 "2011-10-07T21:20:56Z")
I am currently using a 3rd party OPC server for FPMI. (Top Server) Is there a way to import the tags I am using from Top Server to the internal OPC-UA server in Ignition? --- ## [Using openURL in gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-openurl-in-gateway-script/3400)
**Author:** [@alex.ferrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.ferrell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-openurl-in-gateway-script/3400 "2011-10-07T20:41:29Z")
I have the following code in a gateway tag change script: if event.newValue ==0: system.net.openURL("file://D:\\ISD files\\Normal mode.bat") else: system.net.openURL("file://D:\\ISD files\\Backup mode.bat") When the sc… --- ## [Transaction groups optimization?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-optimization/3401)
**Author:** [@mgrabowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mgrabowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-optimization/3401 "2011-10-07T20:04:35Z")
Not familiar enough with Ignition yet to see if or how something like this can be done. Example: I have two Expression Tags tagA, tagB that are not based on machines. Currently we have a transaction group monitoring the … --- ## [Uncaught null pointer exception displaying trend data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uncaught-null-pointer-exception-displaying-trend-data/3382)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uncaught-null-pointer-exception-displaying-trend-data/3382 "2011-10-07T19:05:52Z")
7.3 Beta 4 I have forwarded the error already. Just thought I would add a post here as well in case anybody else has the same problem. --- ## [Resending Text Message Alerts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resending-text-message-alerts/3353)
**Author:** [@rooks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rooks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resending-text-message-alerts/3353 "2011-10-07T16:47:45Z")
Is there a way to resend alert text messages after five minutes or so of an alarm going unacknowledged? --- ## [GateWay Won't Launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-wont-launch/3391)
**Author:** [@11thchair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/11thchair)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-wont-launch/3391 "2011-10-07T15:08:10Z")
I am finding that if I have Hamachi2 powered on that launching the gateway opens the DOS window for a few seconds then closes it again. The gateway never comes up. I power Hamachi2 down and everything is fine. A compl… --- ## [Problem loading 7.3 .run file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-loading-7-3-run-file/3388)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-loading-7-3-run-file/3388 "2011-10-06T22:20:38Z")
Tried to load the latest 7.3 dev .run file but came across this error on Linux Ubuntu Problem running post-install step. Installation may not complete correctly Error running /usr/bin/java -classpath "lib/core/comm… --- ## [Configuration Page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configuration-page/3397)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configuration-page/3397 "2011-10-06T21:47:43Z")
It seems like the formatting is cutting off text on the right side of the configuration content. For example, on the projects page the "view", "edit", "delete", etc links get pushed out of the div and are hidden from the… --- ## [Barcode Scanner for use with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-for-use-with-ignition/3380)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-for-use-with-ignition/3380 "2011-10-06T20:41:34Z")
We are thinking of using some barcode scanning to input data in ignition. Having never even held a bardode scanner before I have a couple questions... 1) Is there an example (Video or Document) somewhere on interfacing… --- ## [Tab Strip Formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-formatting/3390)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-formatting/3390 "2011-10-06T19:28:12Z")
At the bottom of a north mounted module using a bottom positioned tab strip the line doesn't extent the entire width of the window. I am sure this is a quick fix, but I can't find this in the manual or forum. It is no… --- ## [In-built Timezone management for Calender controls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-built-timezone-management-for-calender-controls/3396)
**Author:** [@todd.be](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/todd.be)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-built-timezone-management-for-calender-controls/3396 "2011-10-06T16:51:11Z")
Controls like the Date Range have some in-built knowledge of the current time. (It shows an small arrow at current time) It would be nice to have all controls that use time to have an option to convert from Gateway Ti… --- ## [Concat python expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/concat-python-expression/3394)
**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/concat-python-expression/3394 "2011-10-06T15:54:02Z")
Hi, How can I replace the 'w\_06\_l' by a local variable or a tag ? I would like to calculate the value "6" based upon the name of the component and then use it as a parameter in order to have the code to be generic ? … --- ## [7.3 Simulation Drivers?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-simulation-drivers/3393)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-simulation-drivers/3393 "2011-10-06T15:53:47Z")
Did 7.3 drop the simulation drivers? They didn't install and I don't see them on your download page. They were useful. Thanks, Dennis --- ## [Clear on exit or Enter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-on-exit-or-enter/3197)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-on-exit-or-enter/3197 "2011-10-05T11:45:22Z")
I have a tab strip I use to switch between screens. Some of the screens have drop down selection boxes on them. I like that the selection stays while user is using the screen. If they select a tab and come back it is sti… --- ## [Cached trends](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cached-trends/2811)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cached-trends/2811 "2011-10-04T21:28:41Z")
Hi, I am using RSView32 on site here and had a question about how a similar effect to the cached trends of RSView32 could be implemented. i.e. if I had a tag I was logging on a 5 minute basis for historical use, but … --- ## [Reporting module grouping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-grouping/3301)
**Author:** [@scott\_stc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_stc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-grouping/3301 "2011-10-04T20:14:06Z")
We are trying to set a report that has grouping based not on a particluar category (mach 1, mach2, clipper, etc..), but by date. I.e. - have the report show a new group for each day, so that the end user can see how muc… --- ## [Insert dateValue into MSSQL field with Data Type of "date"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-datevalue-into-mssql-field-with-data-type-of-date/3351)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-datevalue-into-mssql-field-with-data-type-of-date/3351 "2011-10-04T17:15:21Z")
Traceback (innermost last): File "", line 8, in ? NameError: Ticket\_Date at org.python.core.Py.NameError(Py.java) at org.python.core.PyFrame.getglobal(PyFrame.java) at org.python.core.PyFrame.getname(PyFrame.java) at… --- ## [Insert Window name in the script editor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-window-name-in-the-script-editor/3364)
**Author:** [@danielsoar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielsoar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-window-name-in-the-script-editor/3364 "2011-10-04T01:04:19Z")
I have been desiging a few applications as a starting point for our site and find myself at least initially wrangling with alot of complex page navigation. This is made worse by the fast that almost half of my troublesh… --- ## [How to open a popup windows in a modal-style?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-a-popup-windows-in-a-modal-style/3373)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-a-popup-windows-in-a-modal-style/3373 "2011-10-03T20:46:51Z")
how to open a popup windows in a modal-style ? --- ## [7.3 Beta 4 - History problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-beta-4-history-problem/3381)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-beta-4-history-problem/3381 "2011-10-03T19:49:00Z")
After racking my brains and smashing my head against the wall (and leaving it for the weekend) I can in the morning to find that it still wasn't storing history data. Finally I remembered to look at the console log and f… --- ## [Trouble Charting New Pens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-charting-new-pens/2980)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-charting-new-pens/2980 "2011-10-03T19:46:25Z")
Unable to add new pens using the easy chart on a linux system using Postgres DB. Added new DB but still the same issue. Pens that were trending still trends ok. New pens does show up in the Easy Chart Customizer but n… --- ## [Event handlers option for windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-handlers-option-for-windows/3379)
**Author:** [@danielsoar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielsoar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-handlers-option-for-windows/3379 "2011-10-03T16:38:46Z")
I recently got told that you can access window event handlers with the shortcut Ctrl+J Any chance we can add the event handlers to the right click drop down menu for windows in the project browser? I looked everywhe… --- ## [Report pagination](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-pagination/3376)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-pagination/3376 "2011-10-03T15:23:17Z")
I have a table in a report, and saw this handy-dandy little checkbox. At the moment, I’m not seeing a difference in the pagination between these two modes. I’m for the moment assuming that: This is standard pagination. … --- ## [Menu does not match context (right click) menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/menu-does-not-match-context-right-click-menu/3377)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/menu-does-not-match-context-right-click-menu/3377 "2011-09-30T22:48:56Z")
Designer: version 7.3 beta 4 I had a number of objects selected on a window. In order to edit them easier I wanted to ungroup them so I went to the Component menu and noticed that ungroup was greyed out. Grrr. So I rig… --- ## [Draging components from off the window does not work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/draging-components-from-off-the-window-does-not-work/3378)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/draging-components-from-off-the-window-does-not-work/3378 "2011-09-30T22:15:47Z")
I have imported the project from 7.1.8 At some time in the past I shrank the window. Today I noticed that a component (not visable) was off the window. I tried to move it onto the window with limited success. Arrow key… --- ## [Human readable export files for Revision Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/human-readable-export-files-for-revision-control/3294)
**Author:** [@ekthomson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ekthomson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/human-readable-export-files-for-revision-control/3294 "2011-09-30T21:03:01Z")
We've been using ignition for awhile here and had a question as to its interacting with Revision Control software. Obviously the best solution would be to embed an RCS client right into ignition itself. We use Subversi… --- ## [Unexpected system.nav.swapWindow() Behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unexpected-system-nav-swapwindow-behavior/3371)
**Author:** [@rdeibel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rdeibel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unexpected-system-nav-swapwindow-behavior/3371 "2011-09-30T15:08:21Z")
I have the following scenario in which swapWindow() is not acting as I expect it to: My project contains an overview screen showing individual devices. The user can click on a device to open an information screen. Al… --- ## [Page numbers in a report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-numbers-in-a-report/3370)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-numbers-in-a-report/3370 "2011-09-30T09:08:18Z")
Okay, I'm probably just really tired... Can I number the pages in a report? Like a "page 3 of 7" kind of thing? [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1648) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1650)