# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1224 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1225 --- ## [RFID authentication in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rfid-authentication-in-vision/31077)
**Author:** [@kairongsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kairongsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rfid-authentication-in-vision/31077 "2020-01-06T14:17:42Z")
Hi all. I am currently doing a project that required RFID authentication. The process would be something like this, the user is required to scan their RFID tag for authentication purpose(authentication will be done throu… --- ## [Reading OPC tags error: \[Scanclass 'Default\[default\]'\] Will not attempt to resubscribe nodes, the subscription is bad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-opc-tags-error-scanclass-default-default-will-not-attempt-to-resubscribe-nodes-the-subscription-is-bad/20853)
**Author:** [@jose.pablo.arguello](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jose.pablo.arguello)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-opc-tags-error-scanclass-default-default-will-not-attempt-to-resubscribe-nodes-the-subscription-is-bad/20853 "2020-01-06T14:16:42Z")
Hello, I have Ignition Version: 7.9.9 running on trial mode to test a OPC DA Server connection with a ABB Freelance OPC server. It is connected alright but the tags added are with a null value and unknown quality. From… --- ## [Variable in SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/variable-in-sql-query/31031)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/variable-in-sql-query/31031 "2020-01-06T13:24:48Z")
I am trying to configure a dataset to read data from a table. The scripting should be like the following: SELECT t\_stamp, FIC01\_SP, FIC01\_PV, FIC01\_CV FROM trend\_pid Because it’s a faceplate trend dataset, the FIC01 s… --- ## [Jfree chart issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfree-chart-issue/30862)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfree-chart-issue/30862 "2020-01-06T13:16:26Z")
I have been trying to create a custom chart. one of the main problem I am running into is defining the Plot ! I have a class object : class LabTestChart(): instance = None def \_\_init\_\_( self, chart ): self.chart … --- ## [Add item in transaction group via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-item-in-transaction-group-via-scripting/30801)
**Author:** [@pascal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-item-in-transaction-group-via-scripting/30801 "2020-01-06T07:49:28Z")
Hello, Is it possible to add items in transaction groups using python ? --- ## [OPC tag "Bad\_NotConnected"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tag-bad-notconnected/31004)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tag-bad-notconnected/31004 "2020-01-06T04:16:02Z")
I have just rebuilt a new OS and imported the previous running Gateway. Ignition is V8.0.6 The PLC is Logic Emulate V32 It’s talking with Ignition via Rslinx OPC After downloading the code to Emulate, check the OPC… --- ## [Ignition Edge Tag Historian Location](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-tag-historian-location/30985)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-tag-historian-location/30985 "2020-01-04T18:08:54Z")
Using Ignition Edge, is there a way to set the partition that the database for the historian writes to? We’re making images of the main partition so if a system goes bad we can quickly swap out the drives with a known w… --- ## [Mapped Drive to Conf file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mapped-drive-to-conf-file/31057)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mapped-drive-to-conf-file/31057 "2020-01-03T21:07:24Z")
I am reading txt files from the drive that is mapped to the gateway server using Config file. We stopped the server and started because of the maintenance. Now, it shows that the drive is not mapped anymore. Since, it’s… --- ## [Can Ignition read PointI/O?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-read-pointi-o/31047)
**Author:** [@automationinnovation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/automationinnovation)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-read-pointi-o/31047 "2020-01-03T20:44:48Z")
Is it possible to setup a Listen Only connection with the cards on an PointI/O or FlexI/O rack? I have several thermocouples and position sensors that I would like to monitor and record with Ignition, but since I’m just… --- ## [3rd Party OPC Server Tags Need Restarting After Restarting Ignition OPC-UA Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-opc-server-tags-need-restarting-after-restarting-ignition-opc-ua-module/31053)
**Author:** [@brandon.hughes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon.hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-opc-server-tags-need-restarting-after-restarting-ignition-opc-ua-module/31053 "2020-01-03T19:36:53Z")
I have run into an issue where every so often I have to reboot the Ignition OPC-UA Module when some of our tags coming from a 3rd party OPC Server (Top Server v5.10) fail to update. This I believe is due to an issue on o… --- ## [Can't see my projects in the designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-see-my-projects-in-the-designer/31040)
**Author:** [@sjanes9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sjanes9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-see-my-projects-in-the-designer/31040 "2020-01-03T18:28:02Z")
When I download the designer Launcher and open it. It immediately asks me for a log in. Once I am logged in, I see a lot of sessions from an old gateway and none from the new one that I am using. --- ## [\[bug-15735\]system.gui.getScreenIndex() returns wrong Index](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15735-system-gui-getscreenindex-returns-wrong-index/31024)
**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15735-system-gui-getscreenindex-returns-wrong-index/31024 "2020-01-03T17:43:06Z")
So this is a strange one. We have a multi-monitor system that I’m using system.gui.getScreenIndex to get the screen index that the operator clicks on to properly show popups etc at the location of the mouse. Old postTh… --- ## [Obsolete built-in ignition functions?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/obsolete-built-in-ignition-functions/31048)
**Author:** [@JWLee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JWLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/obsolete-built-in-ignition-functions/31048 "2020-01-03T16:54:59Z")
Hello, I recently upgraded my machine from Ignition 7.9.7 to Ignition 8. Some of the scripting is not working anymore. The only thing I can see is that the script is using some built-in functions that aren’t in the Ig… --- ## [Connecting to Omron PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-omron-plc/28945)
**Author:** [@Yfactor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yfactor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-omron-plc/28945 "2020-01-03T12:56:29Z")
Hi there, I’d like to make sure my understanding is correct. I saw that Ignition has a Omron module that enable us to connect NJ series to Ignition So if it is other than the NJ series, we can connect the devices via … --- ## [Ignition mariaDB connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-mariadb-connection/31012)
**Author:** [@andrea.wohlers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.wohlers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-mariadb-connection/31012 "2020-01-03T12:48:57Z")
Hello every body! I’ve Ignition 7.9.13 installed in a Linux server (IP: 10.0.1.66) which I can connect via VPN. in the same server there’s a mariaDB server and a Database (db name: ‘V2949’). I tried to connect in 2 way… --- ## [Recommended antivirus software and best practices for Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommended-antivirus-software-and-best-practices-for-ignition/16516)
**Author:** [@prithvidesai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prithvidesai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommended-antivirus-software-and-best-practices-for-ignition/16516 "2018-01-08T17:13:47Z")
Hello, Need information about using antivirus software on Ignition machines. Ignition gateway is installed on Windows server 2012 R2 and clients are installed on windows 10. MS SQL 2016 database is installed on the gat… --- ## [Printing report to networked printer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-report-to-networked-printer/16097)
**Author:** [@reed.hoffmaster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/reed.hoffmaster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-report-to-networked-printer/16097 "2018-11-12T20:39:05Z")
Hello, (Version 7.9) I'm having trouble printing reports to 3 different networked printers. I have a project that I intend to use to generate 3 reports and print them to three different networked printers. So, my… --- ## [Simple Script to set a tag high when clicking on certain column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-script-to-set-a-tag-high-when-clicking-on-certain-column/31028)
**Author:** [@tmahaffey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmahaffey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-script-to-set-a-tag-high-when-clicking-on-certain-column/31028 "2020-01-03T00:03:55Z")
I think I’m close here. When the operator clicks on the tag below demand, I want this script to set that tag high. Any advice? Also, is there a better way to do this besides using two lists? Thanks guys, --- ## [Nudge distance always on ALT (10 Pixels)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nudge-distance-always-on-alt-10-pixels/30925)
**Author:** [@roizundak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roizundak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nudge-distance-always-on-alt-10-pixels/30925 "2020-01-02T23:37:10Z")
When Im moving a component without ALT, the component always move with 10 pixel instead 1 like I inserted in properties. Im Using 7.9.11 Example Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12cFgZjXX-GZ5JnUZkt2TM64JDu7R54… --- ## [Template Repeater not operating in Dataset mode properly Ignition 8.0.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-not-operating-in-dataset-mode-properly-ignition-8-0-6/31023)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-not-operating-in-dataset-mode-properly-ignition-8-0-6/31023 "2020-01-02T21:46:06Z")
When I go to drop a Template repeater on my screen it by default starts out in ‘count’ mode. I change it to ‘Dataset’ mode, attach my Template Path, add in some Dataset, and off we go. However, the Template repeater itse… --- ## [Block Transaction Group DB to OPC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/block-transaction-group-db-to-opc/30975)
**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/block-transaction-group-db-to-opc/30975 "2020-01-02T20:22:14Z")
I would like to synchronize configuration data from a database to a series to tags in a PLC. However I need to sort the data in the table first before sending it to the PLC to make sure that the data is in the correct or… --- ## [Are java datetime data types totally messed up in 8.0?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/are-java-datetime-data-types-totally-messed-up-in-8-0/24887)
**Author:** [@brendan.curran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brendan.curran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/are-java-datetime-data-types-totally-messed-up-in-8-0/24887 "2020-01-02T13:01:29Z")
I had dozens of scripts using java datetime libraries and datatypes and nearly all of them will literally write the wrong time to tags or insert queries. If I print it to the console or convert it to a string, it writes … --- ## [Max sample rate query tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/max-sample-rate-query-tag/30992)
**Author:** [@Mitchel.Gommers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mitchel.Gommers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/max-sample-rate-query-tag/30992 "2019-12-31T22:35:01Z")
Hello, I have a question about a query tag. I have a MySQL database and a measurement device that refresh the value every 10 ms. Is it possible to connect a query tag to get a history? I have tried but I get not every s… --- ## [Comments Panel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comments-panel/4041)
**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comments-panel/4041 "2019-12-31T19:29:05Z")
I am looking for any tips or tutorials on how to configure the "comments panel" components. I set up a few tables in the database that correspond with "what I thought" where used by this component. I am missing something… --- ## [Force Ignition to backup \\webserver\\webapps\\main folder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-ignition-to-backup-webserver-webapps-main-folder/30996)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-ignition-to-backup-webserver-webapps-main-folder/30996 "2019-12-31T18:27:20Z")
Hello Is there any workaround to force Ignition when backup a gateway, include \\Ignition\\webserver\\webapps\\main folder in backup zip file? This folder may contian project specific files like map tiles, PDF, … Manual … --- ## [Unable to open window in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-open-window-in-designer/4306)
**Author:** [@RLee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RLee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-open-window-in-designer/4306 "2019-12-31T18:09:52Z")
I'm having trouble opening two windows in the designer. Everything else works fine, just not these two windows. Attempting to open them gives the error I can't even open the window to track down the error and fix i… --- ## [Perspective - Carousel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-carousel/30977)
**Author:** [@joehahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joehahn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-carousel/30977 "2019-12-30T16:36:41Z")
Last view not showing data when set to autoplay: Example say I have four windows Window 1 Window 2 Window 3 Window 4 the data for Windows 1-3 loads correctly and without issue,when it moves to Window 4, the view is… --- ## [Alerting On Redundant System](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-on-redundant-system/4232)
**Author:** [@Dodonnell999](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dodonnell999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-on-redundant-system/4232 "2019-12-31T13:52:23Z")
We have a redundant 7.3.2 system and our customer wants an alert email when the Master server falls over. What is the best tag to set up, ie. there are a number of system tags under the redundancy section (ActivityLevel,… --- ## [History Tag not logging](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-not-logging/30894)
**Author:** [@BHASKAR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BHASKAR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-not-logging/30894 "2019-12-31T08:08:52Z")
Hi, I have created 100 numbers of history tags and I am able to get the online data from each tag. But when I want to see the history, data is not stored for some tags. Configuration of history tag is same for all 100 … --- ## [How to limit the # of decimal points displayed in a floating point of a text area](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-limit-the-of-decimal-points-displayed-in-a-floating-point-of-a-text-area/30787)
**Author:** [@tmahaffey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmahaffey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-limit-the-of-decimal-points-displayed-in-a-floating-point-of-a-text-area/30787 "2019-12-31T04:29:28Z")
Is there a simple configuration that I’m missing? Our floats are coming in with 8+ decimal points, and I would like to limit what the user sees in the Text Area to 1 or two points only. Thanks [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1223) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1225)