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**Author:** [@bryankipp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bryankipp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-an-indirect-tag-in-an-expression-generates-error/6711 "2013-06-14T12:59:44Z")
I am simply trying to perform a multiplication function in a parameterized window. I found an example in the User Manual under the "Tutorials and Helpful Tricks" section for Indirect Bindings and Window Parameters. The… --- ## [Exporting configured alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exporting-configured-alarms/6706)
**Author:** [@Powerplan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Powerplan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exporting-configured-alarms/6706 "2013-06-14T01:45:26Z")
Morning. With all the SCADA projects I have completed in the past one of the documents that I like to produce is an Alarm list. that is a list of all configured alarms With 7.6 and the move from CSV to XML and couple… --- ## [Alarm Journal Priority](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-priority/6682)
**Author:** [@Pat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-priority/6682 "2013-06-13T23:02:15Z")
Can you add a Maximum Priority to the Alarm Journal options. The old Alert Storage allowed you to place alarms in one table and alert events in a separate table, but that's not possible with new Alarm Journal options. --- ## [Batch SQL statements](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/batch-sql-statements/6699)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/batch-sql-statements/6699 "2013-06-13T22:04:28Z")
Is there a way to batch several SQL statements and then send them to the database to be committed? I am looping through several components and would like to reduce my hits to the database. --- ## [Alarming Delay Time Base](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarming-delay-time-base/6703)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarming-delay-time-base/6703 "2013-06-13T15:42:14Z")
I have question as to the thoughts behind the alarm delay settings in the new alarming that are in seconds. This is odd to me since most all other time base setting in ignition are ms based settings. Was this an oversigh… --- ## [Ignition 7.6 Designer a bit fragile under Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-6-designer-a-bit-fragile-under-linux/6617)
**Author:** [@gekkoman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gekkoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-6-designer-a-bit-fragile-under-linux/6617 "2013-06-13T01:28:29Z")
Am using Oracle Java 1.7.0.21 After some time in use it seems to have a hard hang and requires a kill If I pass a complex UDT as a parameter of a window am playing with fire as when it crashes (often) it takes out… --- ## [Binding Function Alert History Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-function-alert-history-error/6673)
**Author:** [@jhortig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhortig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-function-alert-history-error/6673 "2013-06-12T19:05:49Z")
I’m getting an error when I try to bind the Alert History Function to the Data of a table. It is just a Error box without message or details. (see attachment) I created the alert storage profile and I can see the alert … --- ## [Database column naming convention](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-column-naming-convention/6656)
**Author:** [@Pat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-column-naming-convention/6656 "2013-06-12T14:26:07Z")
I think this might come off as more of a gripe than a feature request, but it's a request none the less. Can you conform to some naming convention/standard. To name a few issues I have - Some column names use an … --- ## [Alarm Notification Profiles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-profiles/6684)
**Author:** [@shv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-profiles/6684 "2013-06-12T10:24:34Z")
Hello, I have some problems in the new version to configure alarm notification profiles correctly. I am using the following configuration: Hostname: smtp.namecompany.com Port: 25 Enable SSL: false Username: \… --- ## [SQL binding - tabs for diferrent querys according to DBType](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-binding-tabs-for-diferrent-querys-according-to-dbtype/6692)
**Author:** [@pdibenedetto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdibenedetto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-binding-tabs-for-diferrent-querys-according-to-dbtype/6692 "2013-06-11T20:32:17Z")
This can be done with scripting, but I think this will be better that if is a feature in the binding windows: In sql binding type, add the possibilty to switch between different querys depending on the DBType of the da… --- ## [Disabled binding option](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-binding-option/6691)
**Author:** [@pdibenedetto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdibenedetto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-binding-option/6691 "2013-06-11T20:08:59Z")
Could you add some check box or something similar in each binding type that makes configuration defined in designer is maintained, but not run (and don't throw pop up errors, in case that something wrong)? Thanks, --- ## [ACK all from external button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ack-all-from-external-button/6680)
**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ack-all-from-external-button/6680 "2013-06-11T18:07:15Z")
Hi, I start using the new alarm system and I need to setup an external ACK all button. Can you suggest an easy way to acknoledge all alarm with a button script. thanks --- ## [OPC UA Server with any SCADA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-server-with-any-scada/6678)
**Author:** [@marta.ar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marta.ar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-server-with-any-scada/6678 "2013-06-11T16:23:33Z")
Hello, i would like to build a project with an OPC protocol. I have a device, a MySQL database and a SCADA software that runs in Linux (All of them). I would like to build an OPC Server that communicates with the databas… --- ## [Equivalent of "this" Java keyword for components?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equivalent-of-this-java-keyword-for-components/6688)
**Author:** [@klesher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/klesher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equivalent-of-this-java-keyword-for-components/6688 "2013-06-11T15:41:35Z")
Is there an equivalent of the "this" keyword for component properties within the ignition designer? For example, I added Mouseover Text to a bunch of components which was bound to an existing dynamic property on the com… --- ## [Ignition Designer: Property Editor Filter Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-property-editor-filter-properties/6372)
**Author:** [@jeffkrol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeffkrol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-property-editor-filter-properties/6372 "2013-06-11T14:05:25Z")
Is there anyway to set this so it will always show "All" or "Expert" or whatever the user chooses? I find that I am always needing more than the "Basic" option, especially as someone who is new and learning the software… --- ## [Printing the Alarm Journal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-the-alarm-journal/6686)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-the-alarm-journal/6686 "2013-06-11T12:01:26Z")
Hey guys, Is there a way to print out the alarm journal like a typical chart or table? I tried the following typical code on a button: table = event.source.parent.getComponent('Alarm Journal') table.print() but I g… --- ## [Issue with Redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-redundancy/6603)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-redundancy/6603 "2013-06-11T00:02:32Z")
Using V7.5.7 We have an application at a customer’s site that has redundancy enabled. After a power failure on May 11th, the customer complained that hourly logged transaction group data was now showing up twice at the … --- ## [Setting up chart with dynamic "Tag history" troubles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-chart-with-dynamic-tag-history-troubles/6615)
**Author:** [@matkent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matkent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-chart-with-dynamic-tag-history-troubles/6615 "2013-06-10T23:54:46Z")
Good day, Version: 7.6.0 (b1875) Purpose: I have many tanks that have batching data such as temperature and level that I wish to trend. In the interest of efficiency I wish to have one chart with dynamic trend pens th… --- ## [Voice Notification Stops Working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-stops-working/6650)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-stops-working/6650 "2013-06-10T20:40:54Z")
Hey guys, I have the voice notification module (newest one 1.6.1) installed and it will work fine for a while. Then all of a sudden it will stop working. It calls the number but when you pick up the phone there is dead … --- ## [Move items programattically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/move-items-programattically/6199)
**Author:** [@jamess](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamess)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/move-items-programattically/6199 "2013-06-10T18:05:43Z")
Make X and Y positions available as properties for: Picture/Image objects Groups This would allow for significantly-improved animation options. --- ## [Designer, 6 Wishes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-6-wishes/6122)
**Author:** [@jay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-6-wishes/6122 "2013-06-10T17:51:28Z")
Now I've completed a few Ignition projects I have a wishlist. All but #3 seem to be fairly simple, and these additions would definitely lower my development time. A toolbar icon to enable/disable snap-to-grid and sho… --- ## [Table Cell Renderer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-cell-renderer/6488)
**Author:** [@djones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/djones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-cell-renderer/6488 "2013-06-10T16:54:17Z")
I need to vary the background color of a cell based on it's contents. I have the following code to return the default cell renderer, change the background color and then reset it. I am unsure if i need to Override/Impl… --- ## [Toggle Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-button/6671)
**Author:** [@sp904086](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sp904086)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-button/6671 "2013-06-10T16:14:06Z")
I have two stage toggle button in my project, which basically controls a valve to select the tank. I would like to get the label changed on the button based on my tank selection. How do I assign the tag or property to th… --- ## [Network takeover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-takeover/6675)
**Author:** [@emca222](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/emca222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-takeover/6675 "2013-06-10T14:34:17Z")
I am using the Raven XT G2263-C to send SMS and emails when an alarm condition is triggered. The Raven XT is preventing other clients on the network from working properly. I only want the Raven XT to send email and SMS … --- ## [Question about legacy alarming and version 7.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-legacy-alarming-and-version-7-6/6643)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-legacy-alarming-and-version-7-6/6643 "2013-06-07T22:02:31Z")
I guess i wanted to get a better idea about what is going to happen when i upgrade from 7.5 to 7.6. It looks like a few people are having problems, and that is understood. I am using a distribution list notification p… --- ## [UDT Alarm Names](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-alarm-names/6645)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-alarm-names/6645 "2013-06-07T19:21:45Z")
Hey guys, How come you can’t give a name to an alarm on a UDT tag? These alarms show up as blank description on the alarm components if you are displaying alarms by Name. Is this the intended behavior? --- ## [Gateway not starting on new installation of 7.6.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-not-starting-on-new-installation-of-7-6-1/6670)
**Author:** [@swells1234](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/swells1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-not-starting-on-new-installation-of-7-6-1/6670 "2013-06-07T19:20:43Z")
Installed 7.6.1 on a new Windows 7 x64 development computer today. Cannot get the Gateway to start. Any suggestions? --- ## [Edit table help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-table-help/6669)
**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-table-help/6669 "2013-06-07T17:58:42Z")
I am getting this error on the celledit script from the edit table demo What the conversion to Unknown mean? --- ## [Gateway Timezone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezone/6667)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezone/6667 "2013-06-07T17:49:46Z")
I have a project on central time and the gateway is telling me it is on Eastern Time Zone, How do I change this? Nothing in the manual. --- ## [dataset.updateRow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-updaterow/6661)
**Author:** [@MiddleC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MiddleC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-updaterow/6661 "2013-06-07T17:23:30Z")
I'm attempting to modify a table field utilizing a for loop and dataset.updateRow. Essentially code is: for row in range(table.rowCount): custom property = table.getValueAt(row, "field") custom property = table.ge… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1570) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1572)