# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1257 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1258 --- ## [Ignition with Schneider OFS OPC UA Setup Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-with-schneider-ofs-opc-ua-setup-help/9678)
**Author:** [@stevie90](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stevie90)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-with-schneider-ofs-opc-ua-setup-help/9678 "2019-09-17T20:15:55Z")
Has anyone used ignition with Schneider OFS OPC UA? I'm have trouble connecting the two. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. --- ## [Gantt Chart in Reporting Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gantt-chart-in-reporting-module/28324)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gantt-chart-in-reporting-module/28324 "2019-09-17T19:57:24Z")
Hey, Has anyone here successfully built a Gantt chart in the reporting module? I was able to build one in Perspective using the XY chart’s ‘series\\\[x\]\\column\\open’ properties, but now the client wants a report to go alo… --- ## [Pipe Segments losing alignment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-segments-losing-alignment/28306)
**Author:** [@jacoduplessis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacoduplessis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-segments-losing-alignment/28306 "2019-09-17T19:56:55Z")
I’m doing a pipe layout using pipe segments and pipe joints. When I run the screen on a computer in our factory, the alignment of the pipes are off. It looks like some of them have moved. The screen resolution of the com… --- ## [Client launch for redundant server?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-for-redundant-server/28307)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-for-redundant-server/28307 "2019-09-17T18:29:18Z")
I am on 7.9.6 and trying to get a client launcher to work on a thin client. I have redundant Ignition servers and would like a shortcut in the Startup folder to open the Ignition project when a user starts up the thin c… --- ## [How to access the data accessed by Easy Chart \> Save button?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-access-the-data-accessed-by-easy-chart-save-button/8207)
**Author:** [@shreyaslimaye](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shreyaslimaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-access-the-data-accessed-by-easy-chart-save-button/8207 "2019-09-17T14:37:50Z")
I have Ignition version 7.6.5. I have created an easy chart that plots the tag history data. When I click the save button on that easy chart, it saves the selected data in an excel file. I would like to store that data p… --- ## [Calculated Contacts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculated-contacts/28304)
**Author:** [@r123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculated-contacts/28304 "2019-09-17T16:59:53Z")
The manual says: “This can be really useful as it can allow you to add users one at a time, making use of flow control methods like a for loop. You can then use external information, such as database records or Ignition’… --- ## [Perspective Authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-authentication/28274)
**Author:** [@Andrew.Zebic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew.Zebic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-authentication/28274 "2019-09-17T14:04:58Z")
Hi, I’ve been using perspective and I have developed user functionality in my project. The problem though is that I cannot add in user schedules like the ones that are available in Vision. I have not been able to allow … --- ## [ValidationException: Unable to communicate with gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/validationexception-unable-to-communicate-with-gateway/9474)
**Author:** [@IronYeti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IronYeti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/validationexception-unable-to-communicate-with-gateway/9474 "2019-09-17T12:41:45Z")
I’m posting this issue along with my solution, in case anyone comes across this. I was suddenly receiving a \[quote\]ValidationException: Unable to communicate with gateway\[/quote\] error when starting my client. The conf… --- ## [Easy Chart "Stale Data"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-stale-data/28219)
**Author:** [@DANewton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DANewton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-stale-data/28219 "2019-09-17T12:26:48Z")
We have this “stair stepping” on several of our charts. The chart shows the value holding for a short amount of time. An example is shown above in the circled region where the blue line (SP) should be ramping up. Inst… --- ## [Parameter passing for UDT Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-passing-for-udt-ignition-8/27547)
**Author:** [@mohamad.tayara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mohamad.tayara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-passing-for-udt-ignition-8/27547 "2019-09-16T22:32:14Z")
Hi, I am using Ignition 8.03 and trying to create a UDT with parameters to populate OPC Item Path and server Name. I did create the UDT DataType automatically by dragging it from the opc browser, then exported the dat… --- ## [Indirect Alarm Labels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-alarm-labels/28292)
**Author:** [@JAnderson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JAnderson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-alarm-labels/28292 "2019-09-16T19:18:47Z")
New to Ignition here, and am trying to duplicate something that we do with ME pretty often. We create an Alarm BOOL tag in the PLC, and display the associated string on our HMI for Alarm message. It also has a delay time… --- ## [Moved Ignition Server Virtual Machine to another Drive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moved-ignition-server-virtual-machine-to-another-drive/28289)
**Author:** [@dwoo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dwoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moved-ignition-server-virtual-machine-to-another-drive/28289 "2019-09-16T17:21:30Z")
I copied a development Virtual Machine with Ignition 8.02 from an internal HDD to an external HDD. Now whenever I open a window (in Designer on the same VM) with OPC connections I get the errors in the attached screensh… --- ## [GUI unresponsive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-unresponsive/19728)
**Author:** [@technical](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/technical)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-unresponsive/19728 "2019-09-16T14:31:16Z")
Hi All, I’m here asking for a little help. I work in IT for a company that uses a Dispenser system to dispense varnishes etc. Recently the Developer of the project hasn’t been reliable and unable to support us a number… --- ## [iOS13 Dark Mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios13-dark-mode/28158)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios13-dark-mode/28158 "2019-09-16T00:35:37Z")
Looks like the Perspective app has issues with the new iOS 13 Dark Mode https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/018DMUNn81wCjyKnUZKGRBYig#PNG\_image --- ## [Modbus TCP over cellular modem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-over-cellular-modem/28252)
**Author:** [@ster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-over-cellular-modem/28252 "2019-09-15T02:07:19Z")
I have been battling for some time an attempt to connect to an Automation Direct PLC’s using Modbus TCP. These items are connected over a cellular network with the Digi WR11 at the PLC. I can connect through native Aut… --- ## [Dynamically create transaction groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-create-transaction-groups/28133)
**Author:** [@tyrel.parker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyrel.parker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-create-transaction-groups/28133 "2019-09-14T17:17:54Z")
I have a project that I am using at multiple sites and I made it so that once the backend gets built and the location of the PLC tag location is recorded within the project, then the project builds the associated UDTs. I… --- ## [Report Print error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-print-error/15894)
**Author:** [@lsauna40](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lsauna40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-print-error/15894 "2017-11-08T09:23:45Z")
Hi, when i try to print one report i get this error... Error: Traceback (most recent call last): File "\", line 1, in \ File "\", line 5, in printReportD… --- ## [Process Segment Equipment Reference Reverts To Old Reference When Ignition Designer Is Restarted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/process-segment-equipment-reference-reverts-to-old-reference-when-ignition-designer-is-restarted/28264)
**Author:** [@anson.nguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/anson.nguyen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/process-segment-equipment-reference-reverts-to-old-reference-when-ignition-designer-is-restarted/28264 "2019-09-13T23:23:28Z")
I am having an issue with certain process segments where I have changed the equipment reference and deleted the object associated with the original reference, but they sometimes revert to the original equipment reference… --- ## [Installing Ignition Edge 8.0.3 on the same computer that has Ignition 8.0.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-edge-8-0-3-on-the-same-computer-that-has-ignition-8-0-3/28182)
**Author:** [@mehulbhai.patel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mehulbhai.patel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-edge-8-0-3-on-the-same-computer-that-has-ignition-8-0-3/28182 "2019-09-13T18:15:44Z")
Any tips on how to install Ignition Edge 8.0.3 on the same computer that has Ignition 8.0.3. I am using a laptop with Windows 10 OS, running Ignition 8.0.3 normally. I am not getting any error when installing Ignition … --- ## [Power Table ConfigureCell/ConfigureEditor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-configurecell-configureeditor/28251)
**Author:** [@michael.walter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.walter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-configurecell-configureeditor/28251 "2019-09-13T17:18:43Z")
--- ## [Power table extension functions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-extension-functions/12106)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-extension-functions/12106 "2016-09-07T19:42:20Z")
In the onCellEdited extension function of the power table a cannot set a parameter value on the root container with either self.parent.Test = 1 or event.source.parent.Test = 1 In the propertyChange event hand… --- ## [Ignition 7.9 Reporting: Inserting subreports](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-reporting-inserting-subreports/28243)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-reporting-inserting-subreports/28243 "2019-09-13T12:51:35Z")
Coming from 10+ years of reports programming with MS Reporting Services, I’m wondering if Ignition Reporting Tools offer the subreport component too. Is there any such possibility? (I know there’s already an answer in t… --- ## [Python2.0vsPython3.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python2-0vspython3-0/28237)
**Author:** [@g.broccardo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/g.broccardo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python2-0vspython3-0/28237 "2019-09-13T12:45:36Z")
Hello everyone We are reading that Python 2.0 will be in EOL (End Of Life) status. Are you considering that for the future versions of Ignition? --- ## [Connecting to a Honeywell UDC Controller via TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-honeywell-udc-controller-via-tcp/28241)
**Author:** [@DANewton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DANewton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-honeywell-udc-controller-via-tcp/28241 "2019-09-13T12:38:49Z")
I have 31 OPC-UA devices connected in Ignition, and I am trying to add a new controller: Honeywell UDC3200 with an Ethernet card. I’ve set the controller up correctly with Honeywell’s configuration utility. I have assign… --- ## [How to install our own developed module in ignition 8 in without developer mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-install-our-own-developed-module-in-ignition-8-in-without-developer-mode/28234)
**Author:** [@ACHAL.KHODE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ACHAL.KHODE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-install-our-own-developed-module-in-ignition-8-in-without-developer-mode/28234 "2019-09-13T12:05:14Z")
how to install our own developed module in ignition 8 in without developer mode --- ## [system.tag.editTag unexpected behavior in try/except](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-edittag-unexpected-behavior-in-try-except/19887)
**Author:** [@chasondeshotel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chasondeshotel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-edittag-unexpected-behavior-in-try-except/19887 "2019-09-13T03:46:35Z")
Okay, so I've got it narrowed down pretty simple here. When changing tags I'd love a return value to let me know if it worked, but editTag doesn't return anything so: try: system.tag.editTag(tagPath='\[default\]This/do… --- ## [SQL Query Help Needed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-help-needed/28233)
**Author:** [@dcamp1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-help-needed/28233 "2019-09-13T00:28:25Z")
I don’t know if this can even be done. Maybe someone can help? I want to query a SQL table, just 3 columns a (DateTime - BarrelTotal - Runtime) But I need to create an “Alias Column” which is ( BarrelTotal / Runtime ) … --- ## [Geek fun - printing select Ignition alarms on a Teletype model 33](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/geek-fun-printing-select-ignition-alarms-on-a-teletype-model-33/28232)
**Author:** [@jkelleyus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkelleyus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/geek-fun-printing-select-ignition-alarms-on-a-teletype-model-33/28232 "2019-09-12T21:58:18Z")
Now for something completely different…I want to come up with a way to print Ignition alarms to a 50 year old Teletype model 33. There is no reason or need to do so…I just think it would be neat! I first programmed a DE… --- ## [Get Time Running/Time Down from Easy Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-time-running-time-down-from-easy-chart/28153)
**Author:** [@DANewton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DANewton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-time-running-time-down-from-easy-chart/28153 "2019-09-12T21:06:48Z")
I need to get the time running and time down for this bar chart. It isn’t really a bar chart. I’m showing on = 1 and off = zero vs. time (absolute). Each plot represents a different device (blue and green). I have be… --- ## [Bar Charts on multi pages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-charts-on-multi-pages/28221)
**Author:** [@Tbird](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tbird)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-charts-on-multi-pages/28221 "2019-09-12T20:42:20Z")
I have multi pages in a report. Each page has different value of table. How do I show different bar chart base on the value in the table per page? [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1256) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1258)