# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1431 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1432 --- ## [Check if component is a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-if-component-is-a-template/4969)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-if-component-is-a-template/4969 "2017-04-13T14:26:07Z")
What would be a good way of checking if a component is a template? I am running into a problem where I am looping through all my components and calling getComponents() and then checking the length of the results return… --- ## [Problems with S7300](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-s7300/6321)
**Author:** [@d.laquidain](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/d.laquidain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-s7300/6321 "2017-04-13T13:32:20Z")
Hi, I am trying connect the OPC UA Server with a S7 300. Now this PLC is connected with an Kepware OPC DA Server in another Server. I have tried to disconnect this Da Server but the connection goes on “Disconnect” I … --- ## [Extracting row and column data from pydataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extracting-row-and-column-data-from-pydataset/14034)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extracting-row-and-column-data-from-pydataset/14034 "2017-04-12T21:48:55Z")
I am doing an SQL query which will return one row. I need to create a pydict of key:value pairs based on the column headers and row data. So far i have managed to use the following code from another topic) to extract… --- ## [Kepserver/TopServer v6 Boolean addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kepserver-topserver-v6-boolean-addressing/14023)
**Author:** [@CamJam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CamJam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kepserver-topserver-v6-boolean-addressing/14023 "2017-04-12T20:47:28Z")
Hi, I have recently upgraded a TopServer from v5 to v6 and am having trouble getting Booleans in Ignition. Previously I would address it in the following format: - ns=2:s=\[ChannelDeviceName\].\[DeviceName\].\[address\] … --- ## [Ignition Edge hardware](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-hardware/14032)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-hardware/14032 "2017-04-12T20:03:26Z")
A list of supported or tested harware device to setup Ignition edge with tutorial for special tips would be usefull. --- ## [Designer - reporting - Timeseries - Gaps when data has null](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-reporting-timeseries-gaps-when-data-has-null/14011)
**Author:** [@Dilan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dilan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-reporting-timeseries-gaps-when-data-has-null/14011 "2017-04-12T13:46:59Z")
Hello, I tried to create a timeseries chart in the report designer and found gaps in the time series. I struggled for a while with the gap threashold and trying to find what caused this. As my database has null values … --- ## [Problem for Table addColumn function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-for-table-addcolumn-function/14008)
**Author:** [@win](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/win)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-for-table-addcolumn-function/14008 "2017-04-12T11:03:11Z")
I am testing at Table addColumn . it is ok that adding constant data but if the added data is from select query, the ignition V7.9.1 show fault. Please see code below. ds1 =event.source.parent.getComponent('Chart 1').D… --- ## [Mobile Device Identification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-device-identification/13958)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-device-identification/13958 "2017-04-11T23:23:22Z")
Is there anyway to identify what type of device a person is using when they open a mobile project? I have some users who primarily use tablets (iPad) instead of computers, and I would like my mobile project (for phones… --- ## [Can I display vision module of ignition on a SmartTV?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-display-vision-module-of-ignition-on-a-smarttv/14020)
**Author:** [@honorio.orozco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/honorio.orozco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-display-vision-module-of-ignition-on-a-smarttv/14020 "2017-04-11T18:54:35Z")
Now, I need to display in 3 diffenrents points (PC's) my screens of Ignition, but I want to use a smartTV to this purpose, Is it possible? --- ## [Scripting Easy Chart - changing default style when dragging pens (addPen vs chart configuration dataset)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-easy-chart-changing-default-style-when-dragging-pens-addpen-vs-chart-configuration-dataset/14017)
**Author:** [@kcabatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcabatic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-easy-chart-changing-default-style-when-dragging-pens-addpen-vs-chart-configuration-dataset/14017 "2017-04-11T18:48:27Z")
Hi everyone, I am trying to figure out a way to change the default when dragging a tag onto an easy chart from tag browser. I am under the impression I should be able to accomplish this by editing the dataset before lo… --- ## [OPCCOM Tunneller Update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opccom-tunneller-update/14014)
**Author:** [@Polynomial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Polynomial)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opccom-tunneller-update/14014 "2017-04-11T14:06:26Z")
I noticed the OPC-COM tunneller isn't available for Ignition 7.9.1. Are there any plans to update it? Thanks! --- ## [Back-fill Transaction Group with Tag History?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/back-fill-transaction-group-with-tag-history/14006)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/back-fill-transaction-group-with-tag-history/14006 "2017-04-11T12:45:52Z")
Hey folks, I have a customer who is asking for some utility meter reporting and they have transaction groups that they began late 2016. However, they would like to access data going back as far as early 2014 in tag his… --- ## [Moving tag history to new tag paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-tag-history-to-new-tag-paths/14010)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-tag-history-to-new-tag-paths/14010 "2017-04-11T12:21:16Z")
Hi, I need to move a large number of tags into a new folder structure, but I also need to keep the tag history as well. I have mapped out the different history tables and how they interact with one another, and have … --- ## [system.alarm.queryJournal with Gateway Area Network?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-queryjournal-with-gateway-area-network/12192)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-queryjournal-with-gateway-area-network/12192 "2017-04-10T22:01:23Z")
Have you planned : system.alarm.queryJournal with Gateway Area Network support ?? In a multiple gateway architecture, would be very usefull to be able to use system.alarm.queryJournal to query remote Alarm Journal host… --- ## [Cross-tab report issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cross-tab-report-issue/12203)
**Author:** [@dkeith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkeith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cross-tab-report-issue/12203 "2017-04-10T18:38:11Z")
I am creating a cross-tab report that will be emailed as .csv file (+1 for .xlsx format :slight\_smile: ) The rows will show plant and material data and total product quality. The columns show date. The report will b… --- ## [Diff or compare tool?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diff-or-compare-tool/13989)
**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diff-or-compare-tool/13989 "2017-04-10T17:25:47Z")
Is there a tool that will compare two .gwbks and output the specific differences between them? I'm trying to roll my own here as I couldn't find one, but curious if there's anything out there. Use case: I have a dev /… --- ## [Alarm Voices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-voices/14000)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-voices/14000 "2017-04-07T20:40:08Z")
When using the voice notification module, I sometimes get questions from my operators about clarity of the alarms. I know I can change the scripts, and that helps some, but the voice seems to be part of the problem. Is… --- ## [Report CSV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-csv/12503)
**Author:** [@folgore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/folgore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-csv/12503 "2017-04-07T10:13:40Z")
Hello everybody, I have a problem to generate a CVS file with a scheduled report. I need generate a report weekly with 45 history tags. The CPU goes to 80-90% and RAM 3GB goes to 9GB (ignition has been set with 10GB of … --- ## [URLError 10054 'Software connection abort'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/urlerror-10054-software-connection-abort/13954)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/urlerror-10054-software-connection-abort/13954 "2017-04-07T01:12:31Z")
I am trying to do a GET request with a Python script on a button script. I have previously got it to work with a simpler API, but the new API i am needing to use required HMAC-SHA356 encoding. I finally managed to get … --- ## [system.net.httpGet() Caching Data?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpget-caching-data/12714)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpget-caching-data/12714 "2017-04-06T23:44:03Z")
Hey all, I have a little news display on my system that gets an RSS feed from Google and displays it in the client. The code uses system.net.httpGet() to get the rss feed and parse it out. For a long time the news feed… --- ## [Chart in a Template Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-in-a-template-repeater/13991)
**Author:** [@dturner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dturner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-in-a-template-repeater/13991 "2017-04-06T22:13:35Z")
I am trying to use a chart in the template repeater but can not get it to work. Are there any examples on how to incorporate a chart into the template repeater? I found the posting below but do could not get what was des… --- ## [Mobile Development Information on VK\_ENTER](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-development-information-on-vk-enter/13983)
**Author:** [@mwaynesmith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mwaynesmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-development-information-on-vk-enter/13983 "2017-04-06T18:13:34Z")
Our first Ignition project so may be off base here. Was having problems checking for VK\_ENTER against designer, run-time, and client. Determined that the enter key behaved differently across the 3 possibles, had to po… --- ## [Container Behavior Best Practices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/container-behavior-best-practices/13987)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Jensen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jim_Jensen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/container-behavior-best-practices/13987 "2017-04-06T17:17:09Z")
The container component has two behavior properties called "Combine Repaints" and "Tile Optimized". Are there any best practices that can be utilized to determine if and when either of these properties should be set tru… --- ## [Object Dynamic Movement and Scaling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/object-dynamic-movement-and-scaling/13985)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/object-dynamic-movement-and-scaling/13985 "2017-04-06T16:43:37Z")
Hi all, We’re looking at converting over a project from an existing SCADA package and I have a question RE Ignition’s capability for dynamically moving and scaling of objects based on expressions. What I want to reprod… --- ## [Gateway Event Scripts Enable/Disable through GUI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-scripts-enable-disable-through-gui/13986)
**Author:** [@roshanbhosale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roshanbhosale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-scripts-enable-disable-through-gui/13986 "2017-04-06T12:20:18Z")
Hi everyone, I have written a script in Gateway Timer Scripts section. i want to make it 'Enabled' from GUI window using the button object. is it possible to do it??? Or is there any other way? --- ## [Reporting: Table Groups: Child Tables: Totals](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-table-groups-child-tables-totals/13981)
**Author:** [@caitlinf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caitlinf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-table-groups-child-tables-totals/13981 "2017-04-06T12:04:45Z")
Hello again, I’m new to the reporting module and so far the user manual has been a great help. However there is something I’m trying to do which doesn’t seem to be consistent with the manual page here. The instructions … --- ## [License](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/license/12862)
**Author:** [@folgore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/folgore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/license/12862 "2017-04-05T23:23:01Z")
How many possible that we buy an upgrade license there is a authorization error and switch in emergency mode? Is possible for you change or develop a new licensing system if the actual doesn't works properly? Thank's. --- ## [Choosing Voice Notification Numbers Based On Time Of Day](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/choosing-voice-notification-numbers-based-on-time-of-day/13976)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/choosing-voice-notification-numbers-based-on-time-of-day/13976 "2017-04-05T22:46:37Z")
Hey all, Is there a way to choose which phone number gets called based on time of day? For example: I have two phone numbers set for a user. One is an internal phone extension (format xxxx), the other is an external … --- ## [Is the Roster accessible through script triggered via tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-the-roster-accessible-through-script-triggered-via-tag/12834)
**Author:** [@Mac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-the-roster-accessible-through-script-triggered-via-tag/12834 "2017-04-05T22:24:57Z")
Is it possible to add or remove people from an on-call roster through tag based means? I have a Supervisor who wants to turn this off a couple times a week. Meetings etc. Otherwise he wants it on. I found a couple thr… --- ## [Transform of horizontal or vertical line with width 0 broken](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transform-of-horizontal-or-vertical-line-with-width-0-broken/12849)
**Author:** [@gekkoman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gekkoman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transform-of-horizontal-or-vertical-line-with-width-0-broken/12849 "2017-04-05T07:01:58Z")
If you have a line which has a zero width (Typically your horizontal or vertical lines) and you transform the line becomes corrupt. Still happens on 7.9 release To reproduce: 1) make a vertical or horizontal line … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1430) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1432)