# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1345 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1346 --- ## [Apply level filling animation effect on any polygon object](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apply-level-filling-animation-effect-on-any-polygon-object/20010)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apply-level-filling-animation-effect-on-any-polygon-object/20010 "2018-10-16T05:51:39Z")
Hello I see in ignition by default I can use level indicator effect or filling effect on only "level indicator" component. I have hand made polygon object and I want to apply filling animation effect on it base on a tag… --- ## [Multi-State Button - Per Button Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-state-button-per-button-security/20108)
**Author:** [@gopdahl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gopdahl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-state-button-per-button-security/20108 "2018-10-15T20:46:03Z")
Is it possible to modify the properties of a multi-state button on a per-button basis? For example, say I have a Hand-Off-Auto selector with three levels of security depending on what user is logged in. I want "level 1" … --- ## [Paintable Canvas Repaint Performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas-repaint-performance/20159)
**Author:** [@WPhan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WPhan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas-repaint-performance/20159 "2018-10-15T20:18:12Z")
I have been running into issues with the repaint event handler taking up too much of the client resources. This code takes the byte array into an image. Recently the images we have displaying became higher resolution. Th… --- ## [Tag Event Scripts function must be declared before or after if currentValue.value:](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-event-scripts-function-must-be-declared-before-or-after-if-currentvalue-value/20152)
**Author:** [@GeraGarcia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GeraGarcia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-event-scripts-function-must-be-declared-before-or-after-if-currentvalue-value/20152 "2018-10-15T20:10:57Z")
which is the correct place for a declaration of the function in the Tag Event Scripts in Value Events-Value Changed before of the if currentValue.value: line (code1) or after the if currentValue.value: line (code2) co… --- ## [Accessing Component Properties from Extension Function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-component-properties-from-extension-function/14730)
**Author:** [@robert1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robert1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-component-properties-from-extension-function/14730 "2018-10-15T16:22:57Z")
Hello- I'm hoping to get some help with embedded dropdown list in PowerTable component. I have a table which I would like to select a variety from Column 0 dropdown (filled out by SQL query) and then Col1 is a lot cod… --- ## [Problem getBarColor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-getbarcolor/20153)
**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-getbarcolor/20153 "2018-10-15T15:17:38Z")
CIao, I have a problem with the Bar Chart component. We are using the extended function getBarColor We would like to have a dynamic target based on a Tag. So the Tag should be dynamic and we have a property defined in … --- ## [Changing the defaults for project properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-the-defaults-for-project-properties/20144)
**Author:** [@dan.kobus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dan.kobus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-the-defaults-for-project-properties/20144 "2018-10-15T15:14:14Z")
is there a way to change the defaults for the project properties? It would be nice to have the defaults for a new project to have "hide from launch page" enabled. among other things --- ## [Tag Browse Tree On Click](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browse-tree-on-click/20143)
**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browse-tree-on-click/20143 "2018-10-15T14:28:11Z")
I am trying to use a tag tree on click to display the selected Path. I have the tree set to single selection only. I am running the following script to test the output path. Nothing happens when the script runs. --- ## [Customization of the "Journal" component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customization-of-the-journal-component/20149)
**Author:** [@oscar.rodriguez.cane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oscar.rodriguez.cane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customization-of-the-journal-component/20149 "2018-10-15T13:40:57Z")
Good morning to everybody. I would like to ask you a question to see if someone could give me some lights: Is there a way to delimit the number of events that can be displayed in the "Journal" component (delimit by n… --- ## [Cell binding using indirect tag / change dataset by scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cell-binding-using-indirect-tag-change-dataset-by-scripting/20115)
**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cell-binding-using-indirect-tag-change-dataset-by-scripting/20115 "2018-10-15T08:52:12Z")
Hi all, I have an easy chart object, and I would like the axis to automatically update according to an indirect tag. When I call the window, I pass a tag path in as a custom parameter. This tag path points me to a UD… --- ## [Level Indicator - Negative Values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-indicator-negative-values/20114)
**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-indicator-negative-values/20114 "2018-10-15T01:39:45Z")
Hi all, I'm setting up a PID graphic, and I'd like to show three very basic bar-type indicators for the PID set point, process variable, and controller output. I just want to find a very simple bar graph that fills ver… --- ## [VOIP with HT503](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voip-with-ht503/20139)
**Author:** [@CWHITE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CWHITE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voip-with-ht503/20139 "2018-10-14T22:39:47Z")
Hello, I have a Ignition voice alarm configuration setup with the HT503. Everything is working aside from the fact that the system does not seem to be calling the contacts on the Callout Roster list. The system calls the… --- ## [Illegal type for X value: class java.lang.String (column 'Date')](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/illegal-type-for-x-value-class-java-lang-string-column-date/20124)
**Author:** [@agweb.salinas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/agweb.salinas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/illegal-type-for-x-value-class-java-lang-string-column-date/20124 "2018-10-14T20:28:07Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to get a chart to graph my data that is stored inside a memory tag. I think there are differences between my values and what it wants as a date format. I tried using the chart Chart Customizer to chan… --- ## [Igniton and Insql](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igniton-and-insql/3688)
**Author:** [@Micky.Franks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Micky.Franks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igniton-and-insql/3688 "2018-10-14T15:38:34Z")
Anyone ever try to integrate Ignition with InSql / Wonderware? I have a customer who's SCADA system is Wonderware with Insql / Historian and they are exploring the possibilties of creating a interface on the administrat… --- ## [Problem with easy chart date](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-easy-chart-date/20136)
**Author:** [@rroca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rroca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-easy-chart-date/20136 "2018-10-13T19:28:11Z")
Hi, I have a problem with the date in the easy charts The date in the gateway it’s ok, but I don’t know why it’s 1969 in the easy chart :frowning2: can anybody help? Please. --- ## [Gateway is faulted +Log attached](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-is-faulted-log-attached/19950)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-is-faulted-log-attached/19950 "2018-10-13T18:23:04Z")
Hi, suddenly i got Gateway is faulted , i checked services is running . could you guide me how to track the reason and how to cover it ? attached log file Wa.txt (130.0 KB) Thanks, Tamer --- ## [Postgresql V10 Transaction Group creates INT not BOOL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-v10-transaction-group-creates-int-not-bool/20112)
**Author:** [@0sm0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/0sm0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-v10-transaction-group-creates-int-not-bool/20112 "2018-10-13T01:24:48Z")
Hi guys, Ignition V7.9.9 windows 10 postgresql v10.5 Using a Historical Transaction Group, a new group has a Boolean Data type column, when the postrgesql table is created the column has an Integer datatype instead. … --- ## [Driven Tags and Gateway Tag Change Scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/driven-tags-and-gateway-tag-change-scripts/20129)
**Author:** [@SteveE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SteveE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/driven-tags-and-gateway-tag-change-scripts/20129 "2018-10-12T18:53:40Z")
Hi Guys, I've got a timing question... Say I have the following tags: Tag A (Bool) Tags B,C,D,....Z (Whole bunch of tags) I set up Tag A to scan every 500ms I set up Tags B,C,D,...Z to be driven as a one-shot from … --- ## [RuntimeMenu.JyMenuItem.ScriptError?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runtimemenu-jymenuitem-scripterror/20123)
**Author:** [@rroca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rroca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runtimemenu-jymenuitem-scripterror/20123 "2018-10-12T15:14:37Z")
Hi, I’m trying to run a script in the Client Event Scripts (Menubar) and I got this error and I don’t know what does it mean. Traceback (most recent call last): File “event:menu:Constantes”, line 17, in NameError: n… --- ## [DatasetToExcel formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datasettoexcel-formatting/20092)
**Author:** [@Phil\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phil_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datasettoexcel-formatting/20092 "2018-10-12T14:00:45Z")
I have a couple of tables that I export to excel using the system.dataset.datasetToExcel() function. I am using the data property from each table. The tables on the screen use the configure cell extension function to col… --- ## [system.db.runQuery line continuation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-db-runquery-line-continuation/20103)
**Author:** [@dion.botha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dion.botha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-db-runquery-line-continuation/20103 "2018-10-12T10:55:47Z")
Hi guys, I am trying to run a python executed SQL query when a dropdown list's focus is lost (after a selection is made). The query string is very large and I would like to code it in multiple lines. Is there a way… --- ## [Write values to a tag on a Tag Change Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-values-to-a-tag-on-a-tag-change-script/20088)
**Author:** [@pascal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-values-to-a-tag-on-a-tag-change-script/20088 "2018-10-12T06:49:55Z")
Hello, i'm looking for the best way to write to an OPC boolean when a tag changes. Once 'true' is written on the boolean tag, I'd like to wait 1 second and write a 'false' value back. I need this script to run all the ti… --- ## [Trying to extreact tags from RS Logix 5000 to Ignition but getting error as tags have config error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-extreact-tags-from-rs-logix-5000-to-ignition-but-getting-error-as-tags-have-config-error/20025)
**Author:** [@saurabhambildhuke08](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/saurabhambildhuke08)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-extreact-tags-from-rs-logix-5000-to-ignition-but-getting-error-as-tags-have-config-error/20025 "2018-10-12T05:43:38Z")
Hello All, Maybe I am facing a slight problem but i want to the error that confuse my mind. When i connect OPC DA COM with RS logix 5000, the connection is setup and i have made the tags in RS logix 5000. But when I am… --- ## [Bind label text to a Client Tag to be used in Template Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-label-text-to-a-client-tag-to-be-used-in-template-repeater/20111)
**Author:** [@bvaldovinos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bvaldovinos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-label-text-to-a-client-tag-to-be-used-in-template-repeater/20111 "2018-10-12T00:29:41Z")
I have a label that I use expression binding to bind its text to an index of a Dataset. This index is a custom property on a template and when the template repeats, the index goes up and I get a new value for my text lab… --- ## [Saving individual column to tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-individual-column-to-tags/20110)
**Author:** [@agweb.salinas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/agweb.salinas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-individual-column-to-tags/20110 "2018-10-11T22:36:35Z")
So I have a data table with four columns and I'm trying to take 2 of those columns (column 0 and 3) and save them to a data set tag I'm having a little trouble working around a coding error. in the second to last line… --- ## [Ignition Gateway Control Utility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-control-utility/20105)
**Author:** [@Mahesh\_Madapathi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mahesh_Madapathi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-control-utility/20105 "2018-10-11T20:38:08Z")
I have ignition installed on my computer and everytime I want to open GCU, It asks for admin credentials. I am not an Admin or I do not have admin rights on this computer. Can you run GCU only as admin? --- ## [Parsing CSV Instrument Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parsing-csv-instrument-interface/5859)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parsing-csv-instrument-interface/5859 "2018-10-11T18:27:09Z")
Hello All! I have a csv document and I would like to store data from that document into a sql database. I was told that I can use Instrument interface module but i don’t know where I should start (after several hours tr… --- ## [Easychart excel export save popup goes behind opened windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-excel-export-save-popup-goes-behind-opened-windows/20097)
**Author:** [@ashkan.pashaie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashkan.pashaie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-excel-export-save-popup-goes-behind-opened-windows/20097 "2018-10-11T17:40:04Z")
Hi, I have a project where I have to split my display into four quadrants as they behave as four independent display screens. In order to keep all of them on the front, I've used system.gui.openDesktop(XXX).setAlwaysOn… --- ## [Scripting to remove error overlays on components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-to-remove-error-overlays-on-components/20076)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-to-remove-error-overlays-on-components/20076 "2018-10-11T17:34:49Z")
I know there is the option to remove overlays on bindings, and I think there's a scripting function to remove them altogether, but I was wondering if there's a way to remove them on select components. Sometimes we will p… --- ## [Using picomp2 table to query two tags to return in their individual columns](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-picomp2-table-to-query-two-tags-to-return-in-their-individual-columns/20071)
**Author:** [@Faisal.Shibli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faisal.Shibli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-picomp2-table-to-query-two-tags-to-return-in-their-individual-columns/20071 "2018-10-11T15:56:41Z")
Hi, Using the Pi Interpolation table I am able to create a table with individual colums with their corresponding tag values. I want to create similar table in another words table with two individual tag value colums but… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1344) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1346)