# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1355 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1356 --- ## [Gateway connection lost error(GatewayException)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-connection-lost-error-gatewayexception/19433)
**Author:** [@mic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 7:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-connection-lost-error-gatewayexception/19433 "2018-08-29T07:46:07Z")
Dear All Yesterday it is the first time, I encountered this error. I have no idea how or why this error occur. Would anyone be able to advise? Thank you 18:38:07.948 \[GatewayConnection-1\] WARN com.inductiveautomatio… --- ## [Issue with reports Tag Historian Query Header on CrossTab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-reports-tag-historian-query-header-on-crosstab/19434)
**Author:** [@PEM.Kaleo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PEM.Kaleo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-reports-tag-historian-query-header-on-crosstab/19434 "2018-08-29T00:21:47Z")
I'm using a Tag Historian Query with 8 tags as my data source to get minimum level for every day in the date range selected in a CrossTab table. Coulumn header is @tagpath@, column 1 is @Minimum@ and @t\_stamp@. The pro… --- ## [Bug Report/Fix: clientlauncher.sh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-fix-clientlauncher-sh/19430)
**Author:** [@doug.breshears](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/doug.breshears)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-fix-clientlauncher-sh/19430 "2018-08-28T15:53:54Z")
I believe there is a bug in the Linux clientlauncher.sh script that causes it to fail sometimes fatally. The passing of $JAVA\_HOME var should be $JAVA\_HOME/bin/java since 'trydefault' tries to execute that directly to … --- ## [Best way to make an Expression Tag point to one tag or another dinamically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-make-an-expression-tag-point-to-one-tag-or-another-dinamically/19428)
**Author:** [@javier.arena1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/javier.arena1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-make-an-expression-tag-point-to-one-tag-or-another-dinamically/19428 "2018-08-28T15:34:58Z")
Hi, We have 2 versions of the same thing working OK. Which one do you think will perform best? We'll have 1000 tags with the same logic executing on a single gateway. Using the tag() function and building the relative… --- ## [EAM Archive Path use UNC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-archive-path-use-unc/19422)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-archive-path-use-unc/19422 "2018-08-28T15:09:39Z")
is it possible to use a UNC network path fro the EAM archive path? I have tried \\server\\folder and it does not seem to work. --- ## [Python variable scope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-variable-scope/19427)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-variable-scope/19427 "2018-08-28T13:48:08Z")
I want to declare a few global Python variables in my application on startup for use by various scripts. e.g. ip = \['10.11.31.19', '10.11.31.24', '10.11.31.29', '10.11.31.55'\] and to be able to access these in but… --- ## [Power Table Component - Table Customizer - Same Header Name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-component-table-customizer-same-header-name/19423)
**Author:** [@paulm1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paulm1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-component-table-customizer-same-header-name/19423 "2018-08-27T23:05:29Z")
This issue snagged me up for a while today and I thought the solution might save others a little trouble. I was asked to change some Header Names on an existing Power Table. The last two columns were requested to be na… --- ## [TAG Historian Query not browsing Keys in the design panel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-query-not-browsing-keys-in-the-design-panel/19421)
**Author:** [@Faisal.Shibli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faisal.Shibli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-query-not-browsing-keys-in-the-design-panel/19421 "2018-08-27T17:55:50Z")
I am trying to use Tag Historian Query to populate time series graph. I created the Tag Historian Query just the same way as ignition university video shows. But when I go in the design panel (Reports) and under Data Sou… --- ## [Native Client Launcher over SSL not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/native-client-launcher-over-ssl-not-working/19257)
**Author:** [@todd.be](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/todd.be)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/native-client-launcher-over-ssl-not-working/19257 "2018-08-27T17:47:01Z")
I finally decided to secure ignition more fully and installed company signed certificates to secure the website so turned on "Use SSL" under Gateway Settings and use 8443. This works great for the website and java webst… --- ## [Yahoo Stocks API closed a long time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/yahoo-stocks-api-closed-a-long-time/19417)
**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/yahoo-stocks-api-closed-a-long-time/19417 "2018-08-27T15:14:19Z")
I know its been down a long time but, what have you all been doing for the stocks API? I used one of the IA examples. It had been working for a while and now gets constant errors since yahoo took down the API. Any soluti… --- ## [Close a Popup window using scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/close-a-popup-window-using-scripting/19411)
**Author:** [@jshaffer09](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jshaffer09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/close-a-popup-window-using-scripting/19411 "2018-08-26T21:39:27Z")
How would you go about using scripting to close a popup window. I have tried this but with no luck. Any Ideas. system.nav.closeWindow('MaintWorkOrder') --- ## [Adding a Sparkline chart to a column in a Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-sparkline-chart-to-a-column-in-a-table/19408)
**Author:** [@harigobu.gb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harigobu.gb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-sparkline-chart-to-a-column-in-a-table/19408 "2018-08-26T18:07:02Z")
Howdy, I was imaging that it would be better, If I could able to display a Spark-line chart inside a one of the column of Table/Power Table(Sample Image attached). How to proceed for doing this, Your suggestions are req… --- ## [Paintable Canvas - SVG File](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas-svg-file/19392)
**Author:** [@rgarcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rgarcher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas-svg-file/19392 "2018-08-25T13:39:46Z")
Does anyone know how parse a svg file on a paintable canvas so I can redraw the graphics? --- ## [Responsive Web Design for mobil devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/responsive-web-design-for-mobil-devices/19368)
**Author:** [@crbejaranoh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/crbejaranoh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/responsive-web-design-for-mobil-devices/19368 "2018-08-25T09:39:18Z")
Hi, Is there a way to make it more user-friendly navigation for a mobile client, similar to the guidelines of Responsive Web Design? --- ## [Alarm Pipeline not available](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-not-available/19406)
**Author:** [@jgorospe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgorospe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-not-available/19406 "2018-08-25T02:01:56Z")
I’m trying to tie my tag to an alarm pipeline but I cannot find any of the pipelines available in the drop down. Please help! Please see attached. --- ## [Pipeline Block and Pipeline Editor panel not showing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipeline-block-and-pipeline-editor-panel-not-showing/19364)
**Author:** [@jgorospe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgorospe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipeline-block-and-pipeline-editor-panel-not-showing/19364 "2018-08-25T01:57:41Z")
When I create a new alarm notification pipeline the pipeline block panel and editor is not showing therefore I cannot create or edit a pipeline. Please advise. Version 7.9.7 --- ## [Size and adjust of HMI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/size-and-adjust-of-hmi/19401)
**Author:** [@crbejaranoh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/crbejaranoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/size-and-adjust-of-hmi/19401 "2018-08-24T13:56:28Z")
Hi I am using ignition 7.9 on ubuntu 18.04, I would like to know how I can improve navigation on mobile clients, how to adjust the screen to full size, move in the panlla with my finger and zoom in on the objects? Th… --- ## [Issue trying coercing Meter ID value from Tag into SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-trying-coercing-meter-id-value-from-tag-into-sql-query/19400)
**Author:** [@user1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-trying-coercing-meter-id-value-from-tag-into-sql-query/19400 "2018-08-24T13:10:21Z")
Hey, I have a table is using a SQL query to fill in data. I want to post values filter on a meter id. SELECT \[Meter id\], \[pressbase\], \[tempbase\], \[sampletime\] FROM \[eDB\].\[dbo\].\[efmconfig\] WHERE \[meter\_id\] = 'XXX' … --- ## [SQL Binding Update Query Disabled](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-binding-update-query-disabled/19398)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-binding-update-query-disabled/19398 "2018-08-24T12:44:27Z")
FYI - I just sent this off to support, but it took us a day of head scratching to find it, so wanted to give others a heads up if they encounter the same. After upgrading to 7.9.9 (from 7.9.8) in one of our projects, th… --- ## [BrowseTags is too slow for practical use](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browsetags-is-too-slow-for-practical-use/19352)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew_P)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browsetags-is-too-slow-for-practical-use/19352 "2018-08-24T07:02:15Z")
I currently have about 600 tags - all are UDTs , a few are complex containing nested UDTs. browseTags with recursion takes about 5 minutes to complete. I am trying to create a backup of certain tags that I am using a … --- ## [Hide the "Launch Designer" from the menu bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-the-launch-designer-from-the-menu-bar/19381)
**Author:** [@scott.woodward](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.woodward)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-the-launch-designer-from-the-menu-bar/19381 "2018-08-24T06:27:35Z")
I would like to hide the "Launch Designer" that is located in the top menu bar so that only after logging in as a Admin you can see it or at least when you click on it, It will not launch. --- ## [Using Client tag in Named Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-client-tag-in-named-query/19396)
**Author:** [@user1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-client-tag-in-named-query/19396 "2018-08-23T21:49:09Z")
Hey, I seem to be having an issue getting a named query to use the current value in a client tag, to filter a SQL query i'm doing. SELECT compressor.comp\_name, compressor.comp\_ID, asset.asset\_name FROM compressor I… --- ## [Connecting to Siemens S7-300 Problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-siemens-s7-300-problems/19395)
**Author:** [@bfeas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfeas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-siemens-s7-300-problems/19395 "2018-08-23T20:24:47Z")
We have successfully connected to our first Siemens S7-300 controller using standard settings, however, we are not able to see any controller tag information. It appears that we can only see the Ignition OPC settings. … --- ## [How do I restrict/permit the creation of users?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-restrict-permit-the-creation-of-users/19394)
**Author:** [@OkiePC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OkiePC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-restrict-permit-the-creation-of-users/19394 "2018-08-23T20:20:50Z")
I am using the default internal user source and have several roles defined. I only want Administrators and Supervisors to be allowed to create users. I have the User Management object in the client and I have the tickb… --- ## [Report Query Parameter Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-query-parameter-error/19382)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-query-parameter-error/19382 "2018-08-23T17:25:59Z")
I have several reports that I created that uses a string parameter which is a tag. All the reports worked flawless when I realized I used gateway type tags so if multiple instances of the client are opened there would b… --- ## [PDF Viewer - Zoom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-zoom/19390)
**Author:** [@rrowe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrowe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-zoom/19390 "2018-08-23T17:03:03Z")
How can I get the PDF Viewer to be zoomed in to 250% automatically. --- ## [After update fail to write to tag using server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/after-update-fail-to-write-to-tag-using-server/19378)
**Author:** [@kairongsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kairongsen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/after-update-fail-to-write-to-tag-using-server/19378 "2018-08-23T14:14:33Z")
Greeting everyone, I dont know is this the right place to ask a question. Sorry if it is not. My situation is when I am using Ignition 7.8.3 everything work perfectly but after I update to 7.9.5 the program seem to malf… --- ## [Dynamic Tag Path Generation for Read Redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-tag-path-generation-for-read-redundancy/19374)
**Author:** [@joshuaksutherland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joshuaksutherland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-tag-path-generation-for-read-redundancy/19374 "2018-08-23T11:03:01Z")
Hello! Here is a problem I have been struggling with in the project I am implementing. Basically I have two PLC's at two separate IP addresses that have identical data in them. Ideally the project will read from one of… --- ## [Creating Historian Trends similar to Wonderware?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-historian-trends-similar-to-wonderware/19370)
**Author:** [@Lcardenas1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lcardenas1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-historian-trends-similar-to-wonderware/19370 "2018-08-23T06:16:13Z")
I have a customer that uses Ignition as their SCADA. They are familiar with wonderware and are interested in installing historian and dreamreports along side Ignition. Does anyone have any resources I can reference that … --- ## ["getDisplayTextAt" function use for table component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getdisplaytextat-function-use-for-table-component/12383)
**Author:** [@roshanbhosale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roshanbhosale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getdisplaytextat-function-use-for-table-component/12383 "2018-08-08T00:52:14Z")
I want to know how to use "getDisplayTextAt" function in scripting of table component to read data at selected cell and display it in the text filed which is present in parent container. [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1354) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1356)