# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1338 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1339 --- ## [Iterative tag expression binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iterative-tag-expression-binding/20711)
**Author:** [@dsui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dsui)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iterative-tag-expression-binding/20711 "2018-11-09T19:47:24Z")
I am trying to bind about 360 identical multi-state indicators to a series of iterative OPC tag data structures. In this case, the state of Indicator 1 would bind to an expression based off Tag 1/Item A and Tag 1/Item B,… --- ## [TypeError: setValue(): 1st arg can't be coerced to com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/typeerror-setvalue-1st-arg-cant-be-coerced-to-com-inductiveautomation-ignition-common-dataset/20722)
**Author:** [@kunal.ghule](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kunal.ghule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/typeerror-setvalue-1st-arg-cant-be-coerced-to-com-inductiveautomation-ignition-common-dataset/20722 "2018-11-09T18:11:08Z")
In UDT, i wanted to populate memory dataset tag with value of OPC tags. I am using scrip as shown in picture. It giving me error on system.dataset.setValue(), even though 1st arg is supposed to be dataset. --- ## [Output bit value as a string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-bit-value-as-a-string/20710)
**Author:** [@Schwartzds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Schwartzds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-bit-value-as-a-string/20710 "2018-11-09T18:09:12Z")
Looking to convert bit value as a string. For example, an output of 1 would get converted to a string "Fail", 0 would be "Normal" --- ## [Converting vision window to perspective page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-vision-window-to-perspective-page/20428)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-vision-window-to-perspective-page/20428 "2018-11-09T17:48:15Z")
Hi guys I'd like to know when I create a project in vision regarding the converting pages to perspective module what items should I redesign? I want to estimate the time that I need to spend for perspective pages desig… --- ## [Template canvas, dataset in parameters?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-dataset-in-parameters/20700)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-dataset-in-parameters/20700 "2018-11-09T16:39:50Z")
I'm looking how to pass a dataset in the parameters of a template canvas. Not sure it's possible ? dictionnary parameters : {'enum': Dataset \[3R ? 2C\], 'tagPath': u'\[default\]TEST/00001/TC/OUVERT', 'designation': u'C… --- ## [OPC Tags into a Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-into-a-dataset/19868)
**Author:** [@rroca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rroca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-into-a-dataset/19868 "2018-11-09T14:18:09Z")
Hi everyone, I need to assign OPC tags to a memory tag (Dataset type) inside of a Data Type Structure, is that possible? And how? Please. --- ## [Problem with invokeLater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-invokelater/20709)
**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-invokelater/20709 "2018-11-09T12:52:22Z")
Hi, we have actually a problem with the function invokeLater. We are trying to call a GLOBAL SCRIPT called "Reader" with the function "readAll" that is like this: def readAll(ip,db): dtNow = system.tag.read("\[Syste… --- ## [Client Launch Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-issue/20705)
**Author:** [@keith.hyder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keith.hyder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-issue/20705 "2018-11-09T10:59:53Z")
Good Morning All, Interesting issue, and was wondering if anyone else has had it. Got a project I have been working on, and now all of a sudden the client will not launch. I have tried to launch from the tools menu, an… --- ## [Copying an Array of memory tag in an array of OPC values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copying-an-array-of-memory-tag-in-an-array-of-opc-values/20661)
**Author:** [@p.revollet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/p.revollet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copying-an-array-of-memory-tag-in-an-array-of-opc-values/20661 "2018-11-09T08:26:13Z")
Hi folks, I actually work on a project where I have to read/write a big amount of data from/in a Schneider M580 PLC. The customer impose us a very short responsing time to do it. At first, I tried to do it by using a "f… --- ## [Acknowledgement notes Via POP3 email acknowledgement?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/acknowledgement-notes-via-pop3-email-acknowledgement/20687)
**Author:** [@byrnep](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/byrnep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/acknowledgement-notes-via-pop3-email-acknowledgement/20687 "2018-11-08T23:28:11Z")
Hi all, We've recently implemented an alarming system whereby the alarm pipeline sends an email simultaneously to an operator's email and cell phone via email to SMS. The SMS ensures a timely receipt by the operator,… --- ## [Detecting key-down with click event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detecting-key-down-with-click-event/20681)
**Author:** [@zacslade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacslade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detecting-key-down-with-click-event/20681 "2018-11-08T20:10:03Z")
Hi all, I'm building a sort of custom menu using the template repeater, and I want to be able to shift-click and ctrl-click the menu items for multiple selection. The logic behind selecting isn't a problem, but I don't… --- ## [7.9.9 Translation imports to Alternate English](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-9-translation-imports-to-alternate-english/20677)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-9-translation-imports-to-alternate-english/20677 "2018-11-08T19:56:56Z")
Hey all, Been working on a script to automate translations through MS Translate (2 miilion characters free per month appeals to my sense of cheap). My XMLs seem to be generating okay. However, when I try to import, it … --- ## [UDT Tags dataset to be converted to pyDataSet issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tags-dataset-to-be-converted-to-pydataset-issue/20652)
**Author:** [@Faisal.Shibli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faisal.Shibli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tags-dataset-to-be-converted-to-pydataset-issue/20652 "2018-11-08T19:21:16Z")
We have a custom UDT in Ignition in which one of the components is Tags with is 2R x 2C dataset as seen in the pictures below. I am trying to convert this dataset to PyDataSet under IsAvailable Component Scripting. Unfor… --- ## [Lingering web dev alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lingering-web-dev-alarms/20667)
**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lingering-web-dev-alarms/20667 "2018-11-08T19:09:44Z")
When I use the python function to acknowledge an alarm, system.alarm.acknowledge(), the alarm is acknowledged and disappears from the alarm status table, but it continues to be output by a call to the python functi… --- ## [Returning a UDT from a system.tag.read()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/returning-a-udt-from-a-system-tag-read/20678)
**Author:** [@bdecelles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bdecelles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/returning-a-udt-from-a-system-tag-read/20678 "2018-11-08T18:55:57Z")
Hi, I'm trying to build a template that takes a UDT and displays the information for the tags within that UDT. Pretty simple, but the problem comes when I try to use this template in a template repeater and also set t… --- ## [jsonGet expression bug with interger key?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jsonget-expression-bug-with-interger-key/20663)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jsonget-expression-bug-with-interger-key/20663 "2018-11-08T14:25:08Z")
jsonGet("{'A':'FERME','1':'OUVERT'}",'A') return FERME jsonGet("{'A':'FERME','1':'OUVERT'}",'1') don't return anything ??? jsonGet("{0:'FERME',1:'OUVERT'}",1) don't return anything ??? is there any anything special wit… --- ## [X and Y Coordinates of Tab within Tab Strip](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/x-and-y-coordinates-of-tab-within-tab-strip/20664)
**Author:** [@jcrispin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcrispin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/x-and-y-coordinates-of-tab-within-tab-strip/20664 "2018-11-08T13:54:23Z")
Hello everyone! I currently have a two-tier navigation screen using tab strips. I want to make one of the tab strip's vertical and dynamically move below the other tab strip when a selection is made. The first tier tab… --- ## [Issue with Compactlogix & array of bools in complex UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-compactlogix-array-of-bools-in-complex-udt/7965)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-compactlogix-array-of-bools-in-complex-udt/7965 "2018-11-08T06:48:38Z")
\[\*\]Using 64 bit Ignition V7.6.4 and Compactlogix V20.12. Having an issue with PLC tags that contain an array of 32 bools nested within a complex UDT that is also a member of another UDT. Here is the UDT by itself, no… --- ## [Utilize Ignition user management with WebDev module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/utilize-ignition-user-management-with-webdev-module/20605)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/utilize-ignition-user-management-with-webdev-module/20605 "2018-11-07T21:31:34Z")
Hi, I have built a pretty basic Web page that interfaces with my main Ignition gateway. I do this using the WebDev module, and utilizing the system.tag.read and write functions within python code to send JSON data to a… --- ## [Refresh runScript() from another component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-runscript-from-another-component/20639)
**Author:** [@pat.stave1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-runscript-from-another-component/20639 "2018-11-07T21:17:28Z")
Table component "A" has a event script that runs only on initialization to fetch a dataset Button "B" performs som underlying operation altering data. After "B" has been pressed, the runScript() on "A" needs to be re-run… --- ## [Append to array tag by scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/append-to-array-tag-by-scripting/20635)
**Author:** [@pat.stave1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/append-to-array-tag-by-scripting/20635 "2018-11-07T20:39:26Z")
How do i append a new element to the end of a string array tag by event scripting? --- ## [Persisting an Instance of an Object that Talks to Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/persisting-an-instance-of-an-object-that-talks-to-devices/20608)
**Author:** [@cmaynes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmaynes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/persisting-an-instance-of-an-object-that-talks-to-devices/20608 "2018-11-07T19:46:06Z")
QUESTION: Is the following approach to object persistence in Ignition optimal? (I added a lot of extra documentation, because I think this is probably a common-ish problem in manufacturing.) Problem: I have a VB.NE… --- ## [UDT script reporting specified tag does not exist](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-script-reporting-specified-tag-does-not-exist/20632)
**Author:** [@richard.d.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richard.d.white)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-script-reporting-specified-tag-does-not-exist/20632 "2018-11-07T18:31:22Z")
Hello! I have a question which I'm sure is very basic... I am learning how to use UDTs and templates. So far so good with one exception. When I try to edit a UDT via script script editor (embedded in a button) the r… --- ## [Report Export to Excel - Conditional Fill problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-export-to-excel-conditional-fill-problems/20575)
**Author:** [@andytimc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andytimc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-export-to-excel-conditional-fill-problems/20575 "2018-11-07T15:52:37Z")
When exporting a report to excel all cells that have a conditional fill formula are highlighted regardless if they should be or not. In the images below you will see the difference in the design view vs the excel export.… --- ## [RDP or Mobile Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rdp-or-mobile-module/20618)
**Author:** [@seznabb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/seznabb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rdp-or-mobile-module/20618 "2018-11-07T13:01:32Z")
Just getting started and would like to get input as to what is better RDP or Mobil --- ## [Power table update error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-update-error/20584)
**Author:** [@brendan.curran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brendan.curran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-update-error/20584 "2018-11-06T20:04:56Z")
So I’ve got a power table in a window with a few editable columns. Whenever these columns are edited or changed, this error pops up This was working fine before and just randomly starting giving this error. The power t… --- ## [Table headers not centered](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-headers-not-centered/19969)
**Author:** [@bellm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bellm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-headers-not-centered/19969 "2018-11-06T19:59:26Z")
I was hoping somebody could help me with some formatting issues I am finding with a table I am using. I have table component that I would like the header to be centered and word wrapped. I added html to the header to cen… --- ## [Excecute a Report changing parameters using a button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/excecute-a-report-changing-parameters-using-a-button/20558)
**Author:** [@rroca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rroca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/excecute-a-report-changing-parameters-using-a-button/20558 "2018-11-06T19:44:54Z")
Hi, Is it possible to execute a Report changing a parameter value using system.report.executeAndDistribute() in a button? I have some Reports with the same design but I need to change a parameter value, for example, I… --- ## [Limit project to one client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limit-project-to-one-client/20571)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limit-project-to-one-client/20571 "2018-11-06T18:10:16Z")
What is a good method to limit a project to only one running client at a time? --- ## ['Off' Scan class defaulting to minimum polling rate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/off-scan-class-defaulting-to-minimum-polling-rate/20568)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/off-scan-class-defaulting-to-minimum-polling-rate/20568 "2018-11-06T17:47:17Z")
Hey folks, Ign 7.9.7 Java 1.8.0\_161-b12 I have an ‘Off’ Scan class for preserving tags but not polling them. However, I’ve noticed that on gateway restart or OPC-UA module restart, the gateway will log the following m… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1337) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1339)