# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1405 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1406 --- ## [Easy Chart - Tag Pens Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-tag-pens-property/16027)
**Author:** [@kfells](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kfells)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-tag-pens-property/16027 "2017-11-16T18:16:41Z")
Hello, I am new to ignition and wanted to know why the Tag Pens property does not appear in the property editor for the Easy Chart component. The last category is RealTime Range. I have version 7.9.2 installed. Than… --- ## [Cant Read FormatString Value of Client Date Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-read-formatstring-value-of-client-date-tag/15995)
**Author:** [@ShazamThat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ShazamThat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-read-formatstring-value-of-client-date-tag/15995 "2017-11-16T16:19:37Z")
Hello everyone, I’m trying to print the startDate value below: But I end up getting: Fri Nov 10 00:00:00 PST 2017 Instead of the value 11/10/2017%2012:00:00. What’s going on and how do i get the value that is forma… --- ## [WYSE T50 Thin Client Install from Scratch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wyse-t50-thin-client-install-from-scratch/8370)
**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wyse-t50-thin-client-install-from-scratch/8370 "2017-11-16T12:09:16Z")
Hi Everyone. I would like to contribute by sharing my experiences on our quest to find a cheap thin client that can be maintained by anyone without technical abilities. Here is a setup that's working well for us, has W… --- ## [Gateway TimeZone Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezone-issue/16008)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezone-issue/16008 "2017-11-16T02:34:36Z")
Customer’s gateway thinks it is @ GMT, where the OS is clearly in EST Searching other posts, there is mention of overriding Gateway time zone in the ignition.conf file, but checking this installation there is co su… --- ## [system.tag.editAlarmConfig on UDT instance - Ignition 7.9.4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-editalarmconfig-on-udt-instance-ignition-7-9-4/15996)
**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-editalarmconfig-on-udt-instance-ignition-7-9-4/15996 "2017-11-15T19:22:21Z")
Hi, Is there something broken with this scripting function regarding UDT instances, or is it not meant to be used for other than "flat" tags? When I try to update some associated data properties in a UDT, all other pro… --- ## [Delete records older than:](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-records-older-than/16007)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-records-older-than/16007 "2017-11-15T17:30:57Z")
We just upgraded our SQLBridge system from 7.7.8 to 7.9.4 last week. i noticed this week a few of our transaction groups that were set to retain data for 30 days had the data in there respective tables deleted at about t… --- ## [When to use "retain rows"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-to-use-retain-rows/16000)
**Author:** [@Sanderd17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanderd17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-to-use-retain-rows/16000 "2017-11-15T17:08:04Z")
When you query a table, you have the option to check "retain rows". I'm wondering when people use this, where the cache is stored, and when (if ever) the cache is renewed. In our example, we have a rather big DB table … --- ## [Google maps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-maps/8224)
**Author:** [@shv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-maps/8224 "2017-11-15T16:15:08Z")
Hello, We are developing a project for a customer who has several factories located in different regions. He is interested in having an initial screen where you can see on a google map the location of their factories.… --- ## [Problem with a report datasource query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-a-report-datasource-query/16002)
**Author:** [@mjcostel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjcostel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-a-report-datasource-query/16002 "2017-11-15T14:56:57Z")
I am trying to create a query that will pull in different data based on a Where clause manipulation. I want to have a parameter pull from a string tag that will be the column name of the table. The idea being I can dyn… --- ## [Sub menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sub-menu/4915)
**Author:** [@cacordova](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cacordova)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sub-menu/4915 "2017-11-15T01:02:31Z")
Hello, I would just like to ask if creating a sub pop up menu possible and how? Thank You :smiley: --- ## [Populating Dataset Expression Tag with runScript calling a global shared script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/populating-dataset-expression-tag-with-runscript-calling-a-global-shared-script/15997)
**Author:** [@bill.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bill.liu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/populating-dataset-expression-tag-with-runscript-calling-a-global-shared-script/15997 "2017-11-15T00:55:43Z")
I created an expression tag on the gateway with data type set to Dataset. This works correctly: runScript('system.dataset.toDataSet(\[\],\[\])') This doesn't work: runScript('shared.tracking.read\_data\_to\_dataset.r… --- ## [Value Precision in a Bar Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-precision-in-a-bar-chart/15985)
**Author:** [@dturner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dturner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-precision-in-a-bar-chart/15985 "2017-11-14T20:51:34Z")
I have a bar chart that shows the number of times a particular torque value occurred. The dataset is a comprised of a double for the torque value and an integer for the number of times the torque occurred. In the dataset… --- ## [Ignition cannot auto scale on different monitor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cannot-auto-scale-on-different-monitor/15968)
**Author:** [@jason.ma](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jason.ma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cannot-auto-scale-on-different-monitor/15968 "2017-11-14T16:48:44Z")
Ignition ver: 7.9.4 Is there anything necessary setting for autocale on different monitor? --- ## [Reporting chart component scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-chart-component-scripting/15991)
**Author:** [@dhananjay\_vichare](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhananjay_vichare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-chart-component-scripting/15991 "2017-11-14T11:55:26Z")
I have created "Engg. Unit" script data source to get the Engg. unit from SQL tags. I have configured one Time series chart in report designer. And I want to concat it (axis label + Engg. unit) with my XY chart comp… --- ## [Basic Forum Member Edits](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-forum-member-edits/15984)
**Author:** [@Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Data)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-forum-member-edits/15984 "2017-11-14T01:25:58Z")
As a "Basic" ranked forum member, are we not allowed to withdraw / delete our posted topic? I found a solution to the posted topic I put up, and felt that withdrawing or deleting the post would be better than causing all… --- ## [Ignition Edge Tag History Sync Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-tag-history-sync-issue/15974)
**Author:** [@amatotek1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amatotek1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-tag-history-sync-issue/15974 "2017-11-14T00:32:32Z")
Hi there, We are having some difficulty getting the Tag History Sync to work. Edge is connected to a central Full Ignition Gateway over a Gateway Network. The central gateway has a database that allows "Query and Stora… --- ## [Tag expression in Switch Block doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-expression-in-switch-block-doesnt-work/15986)
**Author:** [@pjgonzales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pjgonzales)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-expression-in-switch-block-doesnt-work/15986 "2017-11-13T23:02:19Z")
I know I'm just overlooking something, but in my alarm pipeline I have a Switch block with at ag expression: tag("tag path") pointing to a Integer tag. On the outputs of the Switch block I have the values 0 and 1 (ju… --- ## [Modbus TCP connection problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-connection-problem/15940)
**Author:** [@Rthan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rthan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-connection-problem/15940 "2017-11-13T21:58:22Z")
Hi everyone, Probably this is the topic that has already been discussed. I am using Ignition version 7.9.4 to connect to Panasonic FP0H PLCs using Modbus TCP. I am still in the initial stage of device connection. Howeve… --- ## [Alarm Module Press 1 to Acknowledge Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-module-press-1-to-acknowledge-issue/15981)
**Author:** [@Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Data)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-module-press-1-to-acknowledge-issue/15981 "2017-11-13T18:25:04Z")
Enviroment: Ignition Version 7.9.4 Windows Server 2012 R2 Voice Notification Module 4.9.1 Alarm Notification 4.9.4 TTS Voice English 3.8.2 At one of our installations, we are still experiencing a remote voice call ackn… --- ## [Play sound when alarm occurs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-when-alarm-occurs/9118)
**Author:** [@george](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/george)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-when-alarm-occurs/9118 "2017-11-13T18:39:00Z")
I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but just thought I'd check. I want to play an audio file when an alarm occurs. I gather this can be accomplished with the Sound Player component. But this needs to be place… --- ## [Dynamic image in table results](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-in-table-results/11098)
**Author:** [@aaronkneeland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aaronkneeland)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-in-table-results/11098 "2017-11-13T16:25:58Z")
We are trying to create a process where an end user can upload an image to a database as a VARBINARY(MAX) and then later display the stored image (similar to \[byte\] conversion for PDF) in a column of a table. Possible? … --- ## [List selectedIndex property changed with lists created from a database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-selectedindex-property-changed-with-lists-created-from-a-database/15972)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Young](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dave_Young)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-selectedindex-property-changed-with-lists-created-from-a-database/15972 "2017-11-13T13:28:28Z")
I am trying to use list controls to navigate my database. The first list holds the top level nodes, when one is selected it retrieves the child nodes from the database and puts then in the next list control, this repeats… --- ## [Unattended installation fails during a docker build](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unattended-installation-fails-during-a-docker-build/12332)
**Author:** [@bdinos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bdinos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unattended-installation-fails-during-a-docker-build/12332 "2017-11-12T20:06:15Z")
Greetings, I am attempting to build a docker container for Ignition. The build fails during the installation with the following error: Problem running post-install step. Installation may not complete correctly Error r… --- ## [Two Columns in a Drop Down Box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-columns-in-a-drop-down-box/2908)
**Author:** [@jk\_Concept](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jk_Concept)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-columns-in-a-drop-down-box/2908 "2017-11-12T18:22:06Z")
I currently have a single column in my drop down box. “OPTION 1”, “OPTION 2”, “OPTION 3”, and “OPTION 4”. I am able to increase the text size so the it is easily read and works well on a touch screen. Now I would like… --- ## [Key-pressed code not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/key-pressed-code-not-working/15958)
**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/key-pressed-code-not-working/15958 "2017-11-11T04:21:42Z")
Hi, I’m having some strange behavior in my application. I have created a custom login screen, with key-pressed event for TAB and Enter key. This works fine as long as I have the menu-bar and window menu activated in t… --- ## [Getting sort order for Power Table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-sort-order-for-power-table/15963)
**Author:** [@mschell1978](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mschell1978)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-sort-order-for-power-table/15963 "2017-11-10T21:36:03Z")
Is there a way to get the sorted row indices from a power table? Basically, after a user has applied the sorting to columns, I need a list of the sorted indices so I can process the underlying dataset based on this sorti… --- ## [Supported Browsers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/supported-browsers/12274)
**Author:** [@matt.eaton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.eaton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/supported-browsers/12274 "2017-11-10T10:48:38Z")
I upgraded Ignition to 7.9 and all browsers available to my client now show the screenshot below. What are the new supported browsers? --- ## [Select Printer script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-printer-script/15959)
**Author:** [@lsauna40](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lsauna40)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-printer-script/15959 "2017-11-10T08:27:27Z")
Hi, is it possible to select a printer from tag? Example when Tag Value change select printer 1 When Tag Value change again select printer 2 def valueChanged(tagPath, previousValue, currentValue, initialChange, miss… --- ## [Custom Method from Gateway Script V7.7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-from-gateway-script-v7-7/15884)
**Author:** [@peter.murray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter.murray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-from-gateway-script-v7-7/15884 "2017-11-10T03:03:40Z")
I want to save the data from Easy Chart using a timed Gateway Script once a day. I've written a custom method on the Easy Chart; def SaveData(self): """ Arguments: self: A reference to the component instance this m… --- ## [How to change Windows Bar at top of Example Project?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-windows-bar-at-top-of-example-project/2409)
**Author:** [@noel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/noel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-windows-bar-at-top-of-example-project/2409 "2017-11-10T02:04:14Z")
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