# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1290 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1291 --- ## [Date format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-format/8211)
**Author:** [@shv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shv)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-format/8211 "2019-05-21T17:15:52Z")
Hello, is there a quick way to convert the date format "Mon Mar 03 4:14:39 CET 2014" to "2014-03-03 4:14:39"? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Ignition 8 invokeLater function doesn't seem to exist](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-invokelater-function-doesnt-seem-to-exist/25174)
**Author:** [@roger\_larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roger_larson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-invokelater-function-doesnt-seem-to-exist/25174 "2019-05-21T16:06:00Z")
Hi all, Is there a problem with system.util.invokeLater? I keep getting this error even though my function runs fine with system.util.invokeAsynchronous. I was using 8.0.1 and then transferred over to an 8.0.2 rc from t… --- ## [8.0 Edge to 7.9 Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-edge-to-7-9-gateway/25166)
**Author:** [@mark3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mark3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-edge-to-7-9-gateway/25166 "2019-05-21T13:47:01Z")
I am about to develop a new Edge project as a local HMI for a system at a remote office. Is there any issue with installing 8.0 Edge at the new location to communicate with a 7.9.10 Gateway? I am having tag conversion i… --- ## [Data Types with OPC item Path with parameters NOT working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-types-with-opc-item-path-with-parameters-not-working/25163)
**Author:** [@jgonya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgonya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-types-with-opc-item-path-with-parameters-not-working/25163 "2019-05-21T12:31:49Z")
Hello, I don’t know why this isn’t working. I used the OPC browser to make a data types by dragging it from the OPC browser to the Data Types folder. But doing this makes all of the tags in the data type OPC Item Path … --- ## [Get parameters in Url](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-parameters-in-url/25185)
**Author:** [@ErikC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ErikC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-parameters-in-url/25185 "2019-05-21T12:13:41Z")
Hello everyone, I am writing python script of a Get method and I would like to know how to retrieve a parameter in the url? for example, get the variable var “/?var=‘ok’” I read that it is possible to add urllib.pars… --- ## [Overlay templates Where not supposed to](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overlay-templates-where-not-supposed-to/25188)
**Author:** [@bart.massij](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bart.massij)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overlay-templates-where-not-supposed-to/25188 "2019-05-21T09:16:37Z")
Hi. While switching tabs in the client it seems it gives template overlay where it’s not supposed to. while clicking on the designer the overlay is gone --- ## [Duplicated record on DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicated-record-on-db/25158)
**Author:** [@claudio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/claudio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicated-record-on-db/25158 "2019-05-21T07:14:39Z")
Hello I have a problem with transaction group! I have a trigger with which I store data in a table of the DB. Every time the trigger is true I store data but in the DB I found the same record 2 times! Any idea? Thank… --- ## [Sort Template Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-template-repeater/25172)
**Author:** [@mcgheeiv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcgheeiv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-template-repeater/25172 "2019-05-20T20:58:37Z")
Ignition 7.8.3 (yes I know the client needs to upgrade)… Is there anyway to sort the templates in a template repeater by a value (date) shown on the template? Client has 100 pieces of identical equipment. 100 instances… --- ## [\[v. 7.9\] OPC Tag's .AlertActive and .AlertAcknowledged bits staying on](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v-7-9-opc-tags-alertactive-and-alertacknowledged-bits-staying-on/25170)
**Author:** [@DaveRNeal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DaveRNeal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v-7-9-opc-tags-alertactive-and-alertacknowledged-bits-staying-on/25170 "2019-05-20T19:59:42Z")
Good afternoon. I’m having an issue with some of my alarm tag’s .AlertActive and .AlertAcknowledged bits staying on when the value, itself, changes to where the alarm should no longer be active. I’m not sure what could… --- ## [SimpleTagProvider configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simpletagprovider-configuration/17252)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simpletagprovider-configuration/17252 "2019-05-20T19:13:27Z")
I'm following the SDK example for a simple tag provider. It's very accurate and useful. But I have still a couple of questions: 1. Is there the possibility to create a sort of tag provider configuration page that the use… --- ## [Numeric text field doubleValue incorrect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-doublevalue-incorrect/25154)
**Author:** [@juang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-doublevalue-incorrect/25154 "2019-05-20T18:58:01Z")
Hello, first of I know people have similar questions but not exactly my situation. I have a problem i have a numeric text field with no bindings, and the user just needs to input a value there. from that value, then i wi… --- ## [Bulk tag edits. System.tag.editTag() deprecated in ver 8 replaced with system.tag.configure() - should I wait on development?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bulk-tag-edits-system-tag-edittag-deprecated-in-ver-8-replaced-with-system-tag-configure-should-i-wait-on-development/25161)
**Author:** [@paul.nelson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.nelson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bulk-tag-edits-system-tag-edittag-deprecated-in-ver-8-replaced-with-system-tag-configure-should-i-wait-on-development/25161 "2019-05-20T16:48:33Z")
This is primarily aimed at bulk tag edits. We are currently using version 7.9.6. I’d like to begin development of a bulk tag editing feature that would allow users to search for tags based on certain attributes such as e… --- ## [8.0.1 Bug? Vision Client Tags folder not visible if script module is open?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-1-bug-vision-client-tags-folder-not-visible-if-script-module-is-open/25159)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-1-bug-vision-client-tags-folder-not-visible-if-script-module-is-open/25159 "2019-05-20T16:18:36Z")
Noticed this today, if I am editing a project script my tag browser no longer displays the “Vision Client Tags” folder. Is this a bug or by design? --- ## [SQL Query Property Binding Missing in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-property-binding-missing-in-perspective/25157)
**Author:** [@roger\_larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roger_larson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-property-binding-missing-in-perspective/25157 "2019-05-20T16:09:10Z")
Hi all, Is there currently no way to configure a SQL Query property binding aside from a named query or a runScript expression in 8.0 Perspective? I believe we were able to write the Query within the binding manually if… --- ## [Is there a way to set a button value to 0 if it is disabled?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-set-a-button-value-to-0-if-it-is-disabled/25116)
**Author:** [@jparsons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jparsons)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-set-a-button-value-to-0-if-it-is-disabled/25116 "2019-05-20T15:58:50Z")
I am new to ignition and still trying to figure my way through the syntax. Edit: I am talking about changing the “Selected” property of a button to 0 if it is disabled. --- ## [Cannot WRITE to MS Access Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-write-to-ms-access-database/24987)
**Author:** [@cmaynes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmaynes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-write-to-ms-access-database/24987 "2019-05-20T15:26:42Z")
I have an ms access database, following the steps here, using UCanAccess as the driver. Updates & inserts to this database do not work, but selects do. The problem has been brought up multiple times, but no solutions a… --- ## [Modbus RTU over TCP Timeout Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-over-tcp-timeout-issue/25140)
**Author:** [@Kanungoankit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kanungoankit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-over-tcp-timeout-issue/25140 "2019-05-20T14:04:44Z")
Hello , Ignition version 8.0.1 and Ignition 7.9 (Both) I am first time doing interface of PLC over MODBUS RTU over TCP in ignition . I am using Mitsubishi MT91 card for Modbus communication and verified Modbus commu… --- ## [Write Only Access Right for Modbus Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-only-access-right-for-modbus-tag/25149)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-only-access-right-for-modbus-tag/25149 "2019-05-20T13:06:01Z")
Hello I have Modbus TCP device which has some holding register that is Write Only and use for resting Counter or save the setting of device when Master write the value of 1 on them. The read operation on these address w… --- ## [addDevice description](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adddevice-description/25145)
**Author:** [@jorisherry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jorisherry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adddevice-description/25145 "2019-05-20T10:57:17Z")
When I add a device using scripting, is it possible to set the description? Adding the ‘description’ key in the deviceProps dictionary does not seem to work. --- ## [Store program data in DB for trend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-program-data-in-db-for-trend/25124)
**Author:** [@bradley.jenkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bradley.jenkins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-program-data-in-db-for-trend/25124 "2019-05-19T21:36:36Z")
I am new to Scada. I’m a pretty decent programmer but I see the value of this platform. To be honest I went through the inductive U. But my questions aren’t quite being answered where I’m concerned. Firstly please bare … --- ## [How do you set the "Foreground Color List" in a data table in scripting?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-set-the-foreground-color-list-in-a-data-table-in-scripting/25133)
**Author:** [@compuzak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/compuzak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-set-the-foreground-color-list-in-a-data-table-in-scripting/25133 "2019-05-19T17:11:54Z")
I need to dynamically assign the values and colors for the “Foreground Color List” based on a SQL data table maintained by a user. If you can’t do that, how can I save the color scheme, so that when I need to change it,… --- ## [Operating system suggestions for new small Ignition deployment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/operating-system-suggestions-for-new-small-ignition-deployment/25110)
**Author:** [@d3h637](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/d3h637)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/operating-system-suggestions-for-new-small-ignition-deployment/25110 "2019-05-18T19:00:03Z")
I’m in the process of building a small system to run 4 steppers and perform a scan of some products and I’m going to use Ignition to command the motors, trigger the sensors, and record data. Very little performance requ… --- ## [Need help on Displaying Tag Calculation query in bar chart Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-help-on-displaying-tag-calculation-query-in-bar-chart-report/24966)
**Author:** [@chris.roys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.roys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-help-on-displaying-tag-calculation-query-in-bar-chart-report/24966 "2019-05-18T05:44:10Z")
Hi I want to display a Tag Calculation query which include min,avg,max of some tags in bar chart component in report. Each Tag has its own min,avg,max value in the selected date range. Can some one guide me how to do … --- ## [Template binding security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-binding-security/25123)
**Author:** [@anunia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/anunia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-binding-security/25123 "2019-05-18T05:22:53Z")
Hi all, I am a new Ignition user and I am working on an existing project (not developed by me). At the moment I am trying to add some functionality on an existing template but without success, maybe you can help me… this… --- ## [Recipe Managment - Recipe Selection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recipe-managment-recipe-selection/15731)
**Author:** [@bprice](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bprice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recipe-managment-recipe-selection/15731 "2019-05-18T03:56:27Z")
I am trying to select a recipe based on a value change from a tag in a PLC. I am trying to set a script in Tag Event Scripts from right clicking the tag and editing the tag. I want to select a recipe from the Value Chang… --- ## [Error setting property / binding alignment on buttons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-setting-property-binding-alignment-on-buttons/25121)
**Author:** [@chasondeshotel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chasondeshotel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-setting-property-binding-alignment-on-buttons/25121 "2019-05-18T02:07:15Z")
I’m trying to bind Horizontal Alignment on a button to a template parameter, it’s an int… I’ve tried 0-5 and get Error setting property to '1' for binding on button.button.Button.horizontalAlignment at com.inductiveauto… --- ## [How can you set up the gateway to make new folders?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-you-set-up-the-gateway-to-make-new-folders/25111)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-you-set-up-the-gateway-to-make-new-folders/25111 "2019-05-17T22:34:58Z")
I want to make it such that on a Gateway Tag Change, under certain conditions, I am going to make a folder with todays date and store a .csv file in it with some data. However right now I can’t even seem to get it to ma… --- ## [On demand tag reading](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-demand-tag-reading/25106)
**Author:** [@wlogan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wlogan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-demand-tag-reading/25106 "2019-05-17T21:40:00Z")
I know there is such a thing as a leased scanclass, and that seems to work if you have direct tag bindings on objects on a window. But I don’t have that. I have thousands of tags I need to scan, but don’t want them to be… --- ## [Problem with SSL security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-ssl-security/3251)
**Author:** [@Antonio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Antonio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-ssl-security/3251 "2019-05-17T17:45:44Z")
HI!! I recently changed the Ignition gateway through the SSL port instead of the 8088. I openned the firewall and i can see the main page, but when i'm trying to open de designer, i got a Error. SocketTimeoutException: c… --- ## [Obtain a list of tags by scanclass](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/obtain-a-list-of-tags-by-scanclass/25105)
**Author:** [@wlogan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wlogan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/obtain-a-list-of-tags-by-scanclass/25105 "2019-05-17T17:24:18Z")
I know I can view the gateway in a web browser… which allows us to view all tags, view all scan classes, etc. But I cannot seem to find a way to get a list of all the specific tags that are part of each scanclass, though… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1289) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1291)