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**Author:** [@hernan.calderon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hernan.calderon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-to-open-project-designer/12561 "2017-02-03T18:05:00Z")
Dear all, My name is Hernán and I'm currently working on an automation project using Ignition. Due to the size of the startup windows (3840x2160), we had to increase the "Client Memory" from 32 to 64MB the initial valu… --- ## [Quarantined Queries: Data too long](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quarantined-queries-data-too-long/12638)
**Author:** [@Sanderd17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanderd17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quarantined-queries-data-too-long/12638 "2017-02-03T17:41:11Z")
There are currently 25 quarantined queries, see the error message below. Retrying doesn't seem to help, is there any way we can figure out what queries are being quarantined? \[attachment=0\]quarantined.JPG\[/attachment… --- ## [Utf-8 script error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/utf-8-script-error/12634)
**Author:** [@adriangarridob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adriangarridob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/utf-8-script-error/12634 "2017-02-03T15:34:59Z")
Hi, I have a problem with a script. I always get the same error with the last defined variable, as shown below. //error Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 25, in File "C:\\Users\\adria.ignition\\ca… --- ## [OPC Browser for AB 1400](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-browser-for-ab-1400/12624)
**Author:** [@CamJam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CamJam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-browser-for-ab-1400/12624 "2017-02-02T20:58:48Z")
Hi, I am having some trouble with browsing OPC tags from an AB 1400. All I can see are the first tags within the areas of the PLC and nothing else. Any other tags referenced outside the first address come back with a… --- ## [Command menu bar greys out](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/command-menu-bar-greys-out/11859)
**Author:** [@Brett\_Yeomans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brett_Yeomans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/command-menu-bar-greys-out/11859 "2017-02-02T15:05:08Z")
Hi, We are running 7.8.2 and in one of our plants I have noticed that the command bar at the top of the client has dimmed and is unresponsive. The project (graphics etc) is all working but no one can log in or our or ex… --- ## [Barcode (QR tag) address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-qr-tag-address/12633)
**Author:** [@Dstaley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dstaley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-qr-tag-address/12633 "2017-02-02T00:00:48Z")
How do you update the QR tag to be the server's address? The link displays correctly beside the QR tag but when scanned it still takes me to local host. --- ## [Opt-Dataset on Data property of a Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opt-dataset-on-data-property-of-a-table/12632)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opt-dataset-on-data-property-of-a-table/12632 "2017-02-01T17:32:11Z")
I have a table component which displays some values returned from a stored procedure, based on user-selected parameters. It seems that if the stored procedure returns above a certain amount of rows (seems to be around 10… --- ## [Any known S7400 connection issues?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-known-s7400-connection-issues/3314)
**Author:** [@MiddleC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MiddleC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-known-s7400-connection-issues/3314 "2017-02-01T11:02:10Z")
I have no trouble configuring S7300 device connections. However, cannot connect to any S7400 (e.g. CP443-1 communication processor) devices. --- ## [Script for rotating templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-for-rotating-templates/12576)
**Author:** [@Mmacerl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mmacerl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-for-rotating-templates/12576 "2017-02-01T01:02:07Z")
I am using something similar to Drag and Drop Ignition Templates on the Template Canvas and I implemented new features like resizing. Now I would like to implement a function to rotate those templates like you can rotate… --- ## [Report - print only on first page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-print-only-on-first-page/12619)
**Author:** [@Kstofcho](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kstofcho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-print-only-on-first-page/12619 "2017-01-31T14:53:15Z")
Hello, I am trying to make a summary table print on just the top of the first page of a report. Normally, I'd just put this in the first only header of the table. In this case I have the table repeating three times horiz… --- ## [Gateway System tag isActive is broken after upgrade 7.9.1RC1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-system-tag-isactive-is-broken-after-upgrade-7-9-1rc1/12514)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-system-tag-isactive-is-broken-after-upgrade-7-9-1rc1/12514 "2017-01-31T08:22:58Z")
I upgrade a 7.9.0 redundant gateway to 7.9.1-RC1, the system tag Gateway\\Redundancy\\IsActive is broken. When I browse in designer, I have : Gateway\\Redundancy\\IsActive\\Null ??? \[attachment=0\]Clipboard01.jpg\[/attachm… --- ## [Designing Software with MVC pattern](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designing-software-with-mvc-pattern/12615)
**Author:** [@Nadir\_Enginiosys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nadir_Enginiosys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designing-software-with-mvc-pattern/12615 "2017-01-27T23:48:54Z")
Hello everyone, I was wondering if using a standard MVC approach would benefit the design of a software project using Ignition? The general idea would be to design all the windows needed but not configuring them nor … --- ## [SQLTags Alarm Edit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqltags-alarm-edit/6092)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqltags-alarm-edit/6092 "2017-01-27T10:23:53Z")
I’ve downloaded from Extras and tested the “SQLTags Alarm Edit” window for Ignition. I have found two ‘bugs’: In the table ‘Tags’ the Data property has query: SELECT c.id, c.path, c.name, m.intval as alerttype F… --- ## [Using the Alarm Active tag event script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-alarm-active-tag-event-script/12605)
**Author:** [@CJVR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CJVR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-alarm-active-tag-event-script/12605 "2017-01-27T03:26:06Z")
I am trying to use the alarmActive tag event to generate a custom e-mail. When I try to use properties of the alarmEvent object I get an error. Here is my code: eventTime = system.date.format(system.date.now(), 'h:m:s … --- ## [Templates not refreshing after client changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/templates-not-refreshing-after-client-changes/12602)
**Author:** [@todd.be](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/todd.be)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/templates-not-refreshing-after-client-changes/12602 "2017-01-26T21:32:50Z")
We are running 7.7.7 (planning to upgrade but have to upgrade custom modules first) and have some issues with templates and template repeaters updating incorrectly or more likely not updating bound properties after chang… --- ## [Adding to an int on the press of a button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-to-an-int-on-the-press-of-a-button/12610)
**Author:** [@boster281](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/boster281)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-to-an-int-on-the-press-of-a-button/12610 "2017-01-26T20:28:51Z")
This maybe easy or on another post that i could find in my search, if so sorry. I want to add 1 to an int when i press a button and the in is greater than 0 and less than 193 here is what i am trying. \[code\] qv1 = … --- ## [Conversion from Aspentech](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conversion-from-aspentech/12575)
**Author:** [@dnicoll](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dnicoll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conversion-from-aspentech/12575 "2017-01-26T17:26:58Z")
Hi, I am new to Ignition but has anyone had any experience of converting a system from Aspentech GCS? Are there any issues that I should be aware of? Ignition seems very nice, as a programmer from way back and SCADA user… --- ## [Rockwell comms "encapsulated DF1" over TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-comms-encapsulated-df1-over-tcp/12598)
**Author:** [@george](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/george)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-comms-encapsulated-df1-over-tcp/12598 "2017-01-26T15:53:33Z")
Has anyone ever connected Ignition to one of these brainboxes.com/ethernet-to-serial to talk to a Rockwell PLC (in this case a PLC5). I currently have a Red Lion Datastation successfully communicating and am wonder… --- ## [system.gui.setScreenIndex()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-setscreenindex/12199)
**Author:** [@Marinel\_Moraru](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marinel_Moraru)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-setscreenindex/12199 "2017-01-26T01:08:10Z")
Hi there, has anyone used the new multi screen feature in 7.9? system.gui.setScreenIndex() I'm trying to use this in a project and I cannot find how to use it properly. I have two displays on my desktop and using… --- ## [Get List of Report Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-list-of-report-parameters/12568)
**Author:** [@bfearnow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfearnow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-list-of-report-parameters/12568 "2017-01-25T23:55:26Z")
I am trying to create a window where users can schedule their own reports. Is there a script function where I can return the list of available parameters for each report? --- ## [Gateway tag change script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script/12384)
**Author:** [@roshanbhosale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roshanbhosale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script/12384 "2017-01-25T18:22:29Z")
i am stuck in a situation where i insert data into database along with the time stamp of insertion..i want to check the time stamp for next 90 min, after which i have to display to user that data is no longer valid. i h… --- ## [Iterger scalling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iterger-scalling/12599)
**Author:** [@MrPeter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MrPeter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iterger-scalling/12599 "2017-01-25T13:00:52Z")
Hi , I have a Siemens S7-400 plc . I read an internal variable MW from 0 to ‭16383‬ and show on the screen on numeric text field . I need to scale this MW and show on screen from 10 to 2000 how can I do that ? Best rega… --- ## [Non-unique block\_id from block transaction group?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-unique-block-id-from-block-transaction-group/12596)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-unique-block-id-from-block-transaction-group/12596 "2017-01-24T19:46:50Z")
Is the block\_id from a block transaction group always unique? Or are there certain things I could have done which would have caused it to reset to 1? For instance, does modifying a group and then saving it cause the bloc… --- ## [Does this version of OPC UA support pub sub specification?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-this-version-of-opc-ua-support-pub-sub-specification/12591)
**Author:** [@pcy123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pcy123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-this-version-of-opc-ua-support-pub-sub-specification/12591 "2017-01-24T14:56:41Z")
Is the OPC UA pub/sub specification supported. If not when will it be release? thanks --- ## [Change the font from a string printed by a script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-the-font-from-a-string-printed-by-a-script/12578)
**Author:** [@pascal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-the-font-from-a-string-printed-by-a-script/12578 "2017-01-24T08:32:38Z")
Hello, When using the function system.gui.messageBox("Hello World"), is there any way to change the message's font? I would like to print the "Hello World" in Bold or Italic. Thanks in advance. --- ## [System.date.now() not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-now-not-working/12584)
**Author:** [@CuninganReset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CuninganReset)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-now-not-working/12584 "2017-01-23T15:29:15Z")
Hello. I am trying to call system.date.now() from script console and the return is that system.data do not has .date at all. --- ## [Gateway script error handling best practise](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-error-handling-best-practise/12573)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-error-handling-best-practise/12573 "2017-01-22T23:53:17Z")
Hi, I have making quite a few Gateway Tag Change Scripts that are doing various things, including interacting with SQL tables. For my scripts running on a button click, it is obviously easy enough to display an erro… --- ## [SQL query use tag for fallback value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-use-tag-for-fallback-value/12582)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-use-tag-for-fallback-value/12582 "2017-01-22T20:02:00Z")
Fallback values for SQL expressions have been touched on before, but with quite the same problem. I have been trying to come up with a query that will return something, even when there is no record found in the table. … --- ## [Column View of a DataSet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-view-of-a-dataset/12587)
**Author:** [@dnicoll](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dnicoll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-view-of-a-dataset/12587 "2017-01-21T23:22:48Z")
I may be missing something here. Is there a way to view the data from a sql query which is in a dataset in column form? Or do I have to roll it myself? I have a row containing equipment details which I want to show as a … --- ## [Translate in Expression Tag not working 7.8.2, 7.9.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translate-in-expression-tag-not-working-7-8-2-7-9-0/12585)
**Author:** [@cesrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cesrom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translate-in-expression-tag-not-working-7-8-2-7-9-0/12585 "2017-01-20T18:13:39Z")
This issue has been discussed before but it has yet to be resolved by Inductive Automation. See here: translate in expression tag. I can say for sure that this is a problem on v7.8.2 (b2016030813), and v7.9.0 (b20161… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1437) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1439)