# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1374 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1375 --- ## [Communication Between PLCs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communication-between-plcs/18187)
**Author:** [@cpetrovic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cpetrovic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communication-between-plcs/18187 "2018-05-31T03:52:02Z")
Full Disclosure: I am a software engineer and not native to controls infrastructure. So bear with me.... I am using an Ignition to bridge the communication gap between several AB Rockwell PLCs and a Siemens S7300 PLC. … --- ## [One-Shot Button Fails to Load on Startup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-shot-button-fails-to-load-on-startup/16264)
**Author:** [@daniel.desimone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/daniel.desimone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-shot-button-fails-to-load-on-startup/16264 "2018-05-31T00:52:44Z")
I have a one-shot button that's used in a very typical way: write a value to a tag (happens to be an OPC tag, in this case), and wait for the tag to be cleared before writing another value. I'm having an issue, however, … --- ## [Script console - interactive interpreter limit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-console-interactive-interpreter-limit/15158)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-console-interactive-interpreter-limit/15158 "2018-05-30T21:38:56Z")
Is there a limit to the number of lines the interactive interpreter can handle? I often print text to the window in my scripts when developing/debugging. I have one particular script that dumps quite a bit but it seems n… --- ## [Problem relocating popup windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-relocating-popup-windows/17834)
**Author:** [@apimente](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apimente)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-relocating-popup-windows/17834 "2018-05-30T19:29:19Z")
Hi Friends, Working with ignition version 7.9.5 i have a problem with something that we used to do since version 7.2.x. Opening popup windows I pass the "x" coord as parameter so the window relocate to this point. Usi… --- ## [Alarm Acknowledgement](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-acknowledgement/8414)
**Author:** [@chache](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chache)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-acknowledgement/8414 "2018-05-30T18:30:14Z")
Hi all, I'm having a bit of trouble understanding system.alarm.acknowledge(). The docs say that the system will ignore any alarms that have already been acknowledged. What I'm seeing is when I try to acknowledge a C… --- ## [Control Logix ethernet path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/control-logix-ethernet-path/18206)
**Author:** [@f\_jerrym](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/f_jerrym)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/control-logix-ethernet-path/18206 "2018-05-30T13:18:29Z")
Hello I have a two PLC's I will call them PLC1 and PLC2. PLC 1 is on our Plantwide network but PLC2 is not. PLC2 is hooked up to a separate card that is in Slot 15 off of PLC1. I need to come up with a path for the U… --- ## [Docked window to popup window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-window-to-popup-window/17703)
**Author:** [@mcarritt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarritt1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-window-to-popup-window/17703 "2018-05-30T12:32:50Z")
Is there a way to have a docked window work with a popup window? I'm playing with the dock index but it's not doing what I want. My situation is that I have a graph popup with a ton of configuration options, but the… --- ## [Shared Templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-templates/18208)
**Author:** [@dberry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dberry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-templates/18208 "2018-05-30T10:05:31Z")
I would like to take advantage of using \[shared\] templates so as to share templates across multiple projects on a gateway. But before I start down this path, I have a couple of questions: Are there any known performa… --- ## [Can't get enabled attribute set with system.tag.editTag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-get-enabled-attribute-set-with-system-tag-edittag/18201)
**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-get-enabled-attribute-set-with-system-tag-edittag/18201 "2018-05-29T23:24:53Z")
Here's the one of the lines I'm using: system.tag.editTag(tagPath='\[\]' + unit + '/CompMotorVoltage', attributes={"Enabled":"false"}) The unit var is correct, as I use it in a line above to a tag in the same udt above… --- ## [Tag Providers Not Working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-providers-not-working/18177)
**Author:** [@1jeffwill11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/1jeffwill11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-providers-not-working/18177 "2018-05-29T23:00:10Z")
Hi, I currently have four different tag providers running on my gateway, but only one of them is responsive. I have configured them all with the same settings and connected them to the same MSSQL database. The tags are b… --- ## [Breadcrumb Navigation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/breadcrumb-navigation/12721)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/breadcrumb-navigation/12721 "2018-05-29T20:23:37Z")
Hi all, I'm looking for the best way to implement a breadcrumb navigational object within Ignition. The most obvious to me seems simple enough and would involve concatenating a bunch of strings together with navigati… --- ## [Ignore propertyChange script on load](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignore-propertychange-script-on-load/18190)
**Author:** [@Stuart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Stuart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignore-propertychange-script-on-load/18190 "2018-05-29T20:02:21Z")
I have a template repeater with these components. The Hours input is bound to a custom property on the template. The Start Time and End Time inputs have a propertyChange script that runs when the dataValue is changed,… --- ## [Getting this error when attempting to execute and send a report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-this-error-when-attempting-to-execute-and-send-a-report/18202)
**Author:** [@harryzhou4498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harryzhou4498)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-this-error-when-attempting-to-execute-and-send-a-report/18202 "2018-05-29T19:29:02Z")
I’m not sure as to how exactly the smtp hostname is supposed to be configured. I have it currently set as smtp.gmail.com, but I do not know if this is correct. Do I have to specify a specific email such as yahoo, gmail, … --- ## [SMTP server name in email does not exist](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smtp-server-name-in-email-does-not-exist/18199)
**Author:** [@harryzhou4498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harryzhou4498)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smtp-server-name-in-email-does-not-exist/18199 "2018-05-29T18:02:30Z")
I am wondering why I’m getting this warning in my logs. I do not receive an actual error in the ignition program itself. I am also not receiving an email. I’ve tried switching “Mail” and “smtp.mail.com” in the script its… --- ## [Odd filtering behavior with system.alarm.queryStatus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/odd-filtering-behavior-with-system-alarm-querystatus/18198)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/odd-filtering-behavior-with-system-alarm-querystatus/18198 "2018-05-29T17:21:48Z")
I'm trying to use the system.alarm.queryStatus function using the source keyword: providers = \["\*btagprovider\*"\] results = system.alarm.queryStatus(source = providers) I am 100% sure this is the exact tag provider na… --- ## [UDT parameter vs Indirect Binding in Template development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameter-vs-indirect-binding-in-template-development/18197)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameter-vs-indirect-binding-in-template-development/18197 "2018-05-29T15:27:26Z")
In development of template for udt, it's possible to use two different way to pass value from a instance of udt to template. You can add a parameter and select udt as type, or you can add string parameter to use to pas… --- ## [Ignition Log message Skipping schema feature](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-log-message-skipping-schema-feature/18186)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-log-message-skipping-schema-feature/18186 "2018-05-29T15:18:23Z")
Hi everyone, I found this messagge in wrapper.log INFO | jvm 1 | 2018/05/26 13:46:42 | I \[g.InternalDatabaseManager \] \[11:46:42\]: Skipping schema feature 'INTERNAL\_SQL\_TAGS' for module 'UPDATE\_SC\_PROV\_ID' - D… --- ## [Inner Join two tables from two database connections in query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inner-join-two-tables-from-two-database-connections-in-query/10602)
**Author:** [@jerry101](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jerry101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inner-join-two-tables-from-two-database-connections-in-query/10602 "2018-05-29T14:49:27Z")
I need to inner join two different tables from different database connections. How would I do this in a query from say "database1"? SELECT \* FROM table1 t1 INNER JOIN dbConn2.database2.table2 t2 ON t1.Field = t2.Fi… --- ## [Tag Limitations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-limitations/18196)
**Author:** [@BHASKAR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BHASKAR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-limitations/18196 "2018-05-29T12:02:40Z")
Hi Is the response of the Ignition SCADA becomes slower, if I increase the tags eg: 15k to 90k. I am using Ignition latest version with POSTGRESQL on Ubuntu 16.04 server OS??? --- ## [Scripting query help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-query-help/18189)
**Author:** [@michaelfoxx852](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michaelfoxx852)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-query-help/18189 "2018-05-28T18:37:11Z")
I am trying to build a query using scripting. The main problem is with the Select portion. this works: selectedQuarter = -1 query = "SELECT DATEADD(QUARTER, DATEDIFF(QUARTER, 0, GETDATE()) -1, 0)" rows = system.db… --- ## [Improved iPad keyboard interface for mobile Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/improved-ipad-keyboard-interface-for-mobile-ignition/2624)
**Author:** [@ebidarian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ebidarian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/improved-ipad-keyboard-interface-for-mobile-ignition/2624 "2018-05-29T06:20:33Z")
I am currently developing an interface using the mobile module and an iPad device. I really like how well the system works on the iPad but the current method for using the keyboard interface is an unrealistic option for… --- ## [Issue with launching application](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-launching-application/18192)
**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-launching-application/18192 "2018-05-29T05:23:28Z")
Hello All, I am having issues launching an application from the gateway. This is the error that keeps popping up. I am using Ignition Version: 7.9.6 Java™ SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0\_51-b16) Windows 8.1 Th… --- ## [Export project scripts in text mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-project-scripts-in-text-mode/10932)
**Author:** [@pmclean2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pmclean2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-project-scripts-in-text-mode/10932 "2018-05-29T03:56:51Z")
Is there a way to export the project scripts in a readable text format instead of the binary 64 bits encryption? Thanks. --- ## [Spinner control issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spinner-control-issue/7512)
**Author:** [@JGJohnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JGJohnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spinner-control-issue/7512 "2018-05-28T21:33:19Z")
When using a spinner in date mode there seems to be a bug when a user steps through some of the values. To replicate this behavior create a spinner, set the Spinner Mode to "Date". In the propertyChange event handler f… --- ## [Capturing MySQL specific exception](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/capturing-mysql-specific-exception/18165)
**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/capturing-mysql-specific-exception/18165 "2018-05-28T01:36:11Z")
Hello everyone, How can I capture MySQL specific exception? This is my code and I want to be able to capture duplicate exception and handle that and then all the other exception. But this gives me NameErrror saying MyS… --- ## [Value for foreground property when assigning to label or text through code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-for-foreground-property-when-assigning-to-label-or-text-through-code/18167)
**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-for-foreground-property-when-assigning-to-label-or-text-through-code/18167 "2018-05-28T01:34:35Z")
Hello, I wish the Ignition documentation is clearer about what value to use for the scripting function like ".foreground" \> event.source.parent.getComponent('notLbl').foreground = "green" I tried using hex \> "#fff", … --- ## [Column Labels On Crosstab Report?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-labels-on-crosstab-report/1881)
**Author:** [@ISDProj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISDProj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-labels-on-crosstab-report/1881 "2018-05-27T21:53:30Z")
I have a crosstab report that has multiple “grouping columns” and am unable to get the report designer to put labels on those columns. I have tried simply adding “text boxes” with the labels for the columns but they don… --- ## [Problems connecting Ignition to MySQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-connecting-ignition-to-mysql/18175)
**Author:** [@harryzhou4498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harryzhou4498)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-connecting-ignition-to-mysql/18175 "2018-05-25T21:21:18Z")
I am receiving this error in my logs when I am trying to connect Ignition with MySQL. I have MySQL 8.0 and I believe I've connected to MySQL properly and obtained the right permissions. org.apache.commons.dbcp.SQLNest… --- ## [Graphs and Tables not showing data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/graphs-and-tables-not-showing-data/18169)
**Author:** [@harryzhou4498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harryzhou4498)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/graphs-and-tables-not-showing-data/18169 "2018-05-25T19:06:17Z")
I am trying to show a value for voltage on a graph. The tag is attached to an OPC tag that reads values from a PLC. I’ve tried dragging the tag into the graph, but I can’t seem to get anything to show on the graph even t… --- ## [Advice for the easiest way to input time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/advice-for-the-easiest-way-to-input-time/18174)
**Author:** [@Stuart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Stuart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/advice-for-the-easiest-way-to-input-time/18174 "2018-05-25T18:59:36Z")
Has anyone come up with a good way to easily enter time, without the date? I am looking for a way a user can easily enter a start and end time of a process, without having to deal with selecting the day - that will be … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1373) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1375)