# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1476 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1477 --- ## [System.security.logout inquiry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-security-logout-inquiry/10652)
**Author:** [@keith.crenshaw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keith.crenshaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-security-logout-inquiry/10652 "2015-10-23T19:35:00Z")
Hello, I am relatively new to working with Ignition. I have implemented an automatic logout feature using system.security.logout(), but would like to exclude a certain role from being logged out. I have seen some oth… --- ## [Export to Excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-excel/10657)
**Author:** [@MoisesZV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MoisesZV)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-excel/10657 "2015-10-23T18:45:03Z")
I have this script on a button but it doesn’t work. table = event.source.parent.getComponent("Table") filePath = system.dataset.exportExcel("data.xls", 1, table) if filePath != None: system.net.openURL("file://"+file… --- ## [Bug / glitch with Diagnostic window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-glitch-with-diagnostic-window/10518)
**Author:** [@tdornbush](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tdornbush)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-glitch-with-diagnostic-window/10518 "2015-10-23T18:00:52Z")
If I have the diagnostic window open, and then enter a value in a numeric entry in the window behind the diagnostic window, the diagnostic window disappears when I touch OK on the numeric keypad popup. (touchscreen is e… --- ## [system.tag.editTag problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-edittag-problem/10650)
**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-edittag-problem/10650 "2015-10-23T06:37:06Z")
Hi, I tried to used “system.tag.editTag”, but It does not work in my case. I have one tag and one data type that I want to disable in the “Tag\_Test” folder. This is the code in the value change of “tag”: system.tag.e… --- ## [Ascii to binary problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ascii-to-binary-problem/10640)
**Author:** [@PeterSilk01](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PeterSilk01)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ascii-to-binary-problem/10640 "2015-10-22T19:09:47Z")
I hope someone can help me with this would be appreciated! I have a serial device that brings in a string that represents the device's status say "04;800002" Each character represents 4 bits such that there are 9 chara… --- ## [Reporting module: Table filter key](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-table-filter-key/10649)
**Author:** [@rinze.oost](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rinze.oost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-table-filter-key/10649 "2015-10-22T17:40:27Z")
I am building a new report in the reporting module. I want to filter the data in a table with a key word. (the query selects all data and i want to display this data per engine in a separate table) Displaying all the d… --- ## [QR Code Generation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qr-code-generation/10645)
**Author:** [@dfreiberger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfreiberger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qr-code-generation/10645 "2015-10-21T16:56:19Z")
Is there a way to generate QR Codes in Ignition? The barcode component only supports 1D codes. --- ## [Manual Tag Update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manual-tag-update/10636)
**Author:** [@matt0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manual-tag-update/10636 "2015-10-20T20:01:26Z")
I'm using memory tags to store values that are updated manually through a form. For example, say I have a tag for water pressure. A technician reads a manual gauge and enters the value on a form. When he submits the form… --- ## [Multi select in tree on reload](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-select-in-tree-on-reload/10637)
**Author:** [@stokstaart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stokstaart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-select-in-tree-on-reload/10637 "2015-10-20T15:15:33Z")
Dear all, i am facing a challenge in which i hope someone can help me. I am building a tree interface trough a SQL query, and manipulated by python to create a tree like: Exhaust -temp1 -temp2 -temp3 Pressu… --- ## [PDF Viewer Caching](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-caching/10603)
**Author:** [@EricFrancoeur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EricFrancoeur)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-caching/10603 "2015-10-20T13:51:17Z")
I have PDF of product specs on a local webserver. I use PDF to access exemple.com/pdf/somespec.pdf And that works fine... my problem is when we change the specs, I upload the PDF to the server. If I look with a browse… --- ## [Easy Chart Pen Control Mode Anomaly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-pen-control-mode-anomaly/10638)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-pen-control-mode-anomaly/10638 "2015-10-20T11:44:45Z")
Hey guys, I have noticed that when the pen control mode on an easy chart is set to Lightweight, whenever a property is changed on the easy chart any pens that were unchecked become rechecked again. Basically, the chart… --- ## [ConnectShip](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connectship/10585)
**Author:** [@Polynomial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Polynomial)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connectship/10585 "2015-10-16T18:42:04Z")
Has anyone designed a project to interface with UPS ConnectShip before? Connectship has the option of using an XML processor that can be used to process shipment requests. I've been trying to send some requests using s… --- ## [AS400 Decimal type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/as400-decimal-type/10623)
**Author:** [@Polynomial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Polynomial)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/as400-decimal-type/10623 "2015-10-16T18:39:24Z")
Hello, I'm trying to call a stored procedure on an AS400 database using the jt400 jdbc driver. The stored procedure has some decimal input variables, e.g. DECIMAL(7,2). It keeps failing and says there's no procedure th… --- ## [Run time vs Logged t\_stamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-time-vs-logged-t-stamp/10624)
**Author:** [@krausch123456789](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/krausch123456789)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-time-vs-logged-t-stamp/10624 "2015-10-16T18:11:29Z")
I have multiple PLCs connected to the Ignition server. The PLCs are all Allen Bradley, but some are SLC 500’s and some are Compact Logix. The processes we run have a run timer that the operator resets, and the PLC coun… --- ## [Script scheduled](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-scheduled/10631)
**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-scheduled/10631 "2015-10-16T16:08:15Z")
Hi, is it possible to run a Phyton Script scheduled every day at 10.00 AM? I tried with "Gateway timer Scripts" but i want a specific time to run the script. Where I can put this script? How can I solve it? Thanks, A… --- ## [Closing Client on a Different Computer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-client-on-a-different-computer/10630)
**Author:** [@jrbvo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jrbvo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-client-on-a-different-computer/10630 "2015-10-16T15:22:19Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering if it is possible to close an open client session across a network. I want to have a screen with administrative access that allows closing of active client sessions across the network (on d… --- ## [Scripting help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-help/10626)
**Author:** [@Jado58](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jado58)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-help/10626 "2015-10-16T13:41:48Z")
I'm trying to insert date from pop up calendar using the following code on mouse click queryValue2 =event.source.parent.getComponent('Popup Calendar').date, system.db.runUpdateQuery("INSERT INTO wo\_records (t\_start) V… --- ## [SQL Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-error/10629)
**Author:** [@alewayhar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alewayhar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-error/10629 "2015-10-15T19:02:24Z")
This is my code: clientname = event.source.parent.getComponent('Group').getComponent('Text Field').text dateofwork = event.source.parent.getComponent('Group').getComponent('Text Field 1').text progress = event.source.pa… --- ## [History : Max Time Beetween records not applied](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-max-time-beetween-records-not-applied/10621)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-max-time-beetween-records-not-applied/10621 "2015-10-15T17:12:31Z")
We try to log some sqltag in history with 1 data point per seconds for some period. For that purpose we override some history’s parameters of the sqltag (with system.tag.edit) We obtain in history database, 1 point per… --- ## [PLC Redundancy (Device)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-redundancy-device/10627)
**Author:** [@dhananjay\_vichare](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhananjay_vichare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-redundancy-device/10627 "2015-10-15T13:45:59Z")
Hi, I have 2 identical PLCs connected with Ignition Server, via Modbus TCP driver. I want to check the PLC Handshake and If there is no Handshake with one PLC then switch the Ignition communication to second PLC and v… --- ## [Changes and New Features in Ignition 7.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changes-and-new-features-in-ignition-7-8/10616)
**Author:** [@nmudge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nmudge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changes-and-new-features-in-ignition-7-8/10616 "2015-10-15T11:45:05Z")
I just published a comprehensive blog post about changes and new features in Ignition 7.8. See it here: nickmudge.info/post/new-features-in-ignition7.8 Let me know if I missed anything. Best, --- ## [Bind historical tag entry to object property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-historical-tag-entry-to-object-property/10618)
**Author:** [@Sund](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-historical-tag-entry-to-object-property/10618 "2015-10-14T22:28:21Z")
Hi guys. I'm looking for some ideas on how to do the following: I want to be able to change the fill paint of a simple drawed object based on a historical stored integer value. I'm thinking maybe to pick a interval of th… --- ## [History : Max Time Beetween records not applied](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-max-time-beetween-records-not-applied/10625)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-max-time-beetween-records-not-applied/10625 "2015-10-14T19:42:07Z")
inductiveautomation.com/forum/v ... 062f0d351d Posted in the good topic --- ## [Architecture Opinions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/architecture-opinions/10622)
**Author:** [@jlteel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlteel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/architecture-opinions/10622 "2015-10-14T19:11:48Z")
I am working with a new customer to upgrade their old SCADA system. This is a water utility that does all of their pump & reservoir control within the SCADA software. They communicate via DNP3 to old proprietary RTUs. I… --- ## [Importing XML Tags loses Permissions data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-xml-tags-loses-permissions-data/10491)
**Author:** [@Turmammal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Turmammal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-xml-tags-loses-permissions-data/10491 "2015-10-14T17:52:05Z")
When importing tags via XML the changes to the "Permissions" aren't passed through. below is the unedited export from Ignition which does not change the Permissions appropriately on import. 2 … --- ## [Updating to Ignition 7.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-to-ignition-7-8/10612)
**Author:** [@BG3009](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BG3009)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-to-ignition-7-8/10612 "2015-10-14T14:26:32Z")
Hi everyone, I have 7.7 installation currently running a couple of reports. How can this be updated to 7.8? Thanks BG --- ## [Assigning integer values in an expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/assigning-integer-values-in-an-expression/10620)
**Author:** [@Pam3636](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pam3636)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/assigning-integer-values-in-an-expression/10620 "2015-10-14T03:25:19Z")
Hi I made a custom property in my root container. To simplify I want to change the value of the custom property to either 1 or 2: ({tag1} = 1) = 1 ({tag2} = 1) = 2 This is how I wrote it, but it doesn't like it. T… --- ## [Working with Google Maps?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-google-maps/10614)
**Author:** [@alewayhar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alewayhar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-google-maps/10614 "2015-10-13T19:06:54Z")
Hey everyone! I’m looking to have a page on one of applications that allows the end user to see a map with all of their sites labeled on it. I have no clue where to start with something like this. I was hoping someone … --- ## [System.db.refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-db-refresh/10613)
**Author:** [@the\_newb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/the_newb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-db-refresh/10613 "2015-10-13T14:53:12Z")
If I am running the system.db.refresh command through a buttons script on one window, is it possible to update a component on another window? I have a table that displays some information that it gets through a query. … --- ## [Script in Alarm Pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-in-alarm-pipeline/10573)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-in-alarm-pipeline/10573 "2015-10-13T10:17:47Z")
Hi everybody, In Ignition 7.7, I would like to send an email to only one user of my on-call roster according to a tag which was modified. For example : if tag1 \>10 --\> send email to "contact1@box.com" if tag2 \>10… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1475) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1477)