# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1644 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1645 --- ## [Interface Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/interface-binding/3560)
**Author:** [@jsham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jsham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/interface-binding/3560 "2011-11-18T03:52:16Z")
Just want to clarify interface (NIC) binding options with Ignition... If I want to utilize three separate subnets for Ignition comms as follows: Subnet A: Server to server (Redundancy) comms. Subnet B: OPC to PLC com… --- ## [Using Card Reader and ID Badge to Login](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-card-reader-and-id-badge-to-login/3532)
**Author:** [@jlr573](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlr573)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-card-reader-and-id-badge-to-login/3532 "2011-11-18T00:41:03Z")
Has anyone tried to interface a card reader to allow personal to login and logout of the system using an ID badge? I would think it could be done depending on how the card reader database managed the logins. --- ## [Popup calendar edit entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-calendar-edit-entry/3609)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-calendar-edit-entry/3609 "2011-11-18T00:24:39Z")
If you create a popup calendar button that displays the date/time and try to edit the date/time (before expanding the calendar with the popup button), the text you enter does not insert but rather overwrites. Once you e… --- ## [Import operation fails for Client Dataset tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-operation-fails-for-client-dataset-tags/3576)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-operation-fails-for-client-dataset-tags/3576 "2011-11-17T23:54:23Z")
Seems like Ignition fails to process the value field for client dataset tags when doing a csv import. Export shows the field as "Dataset \[7R â…¹ 4C\]" which fails to import. I tried swapping the malformed value out for "D… --- ## [Text scaling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-scaling/3539)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-scaling/3539 "2011-11-17T23:40:47Z")
We’re running into some text scaling issues. The controls are all the same size and the font settings are the same, but the text is scaling to different ratios. Turning off text scaling in layout alleviates the problem, … --- ## [Linear Scale Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-problem/3476)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-problem/3476 "2011-11-17T23:15:25Z")
Hello, I think the Linear Scale Component has a little problem: When using the Indicators dataset with Style=Range everything works perfect if the Min Value of the scale is zero, but if you set the scale differently, l… --- ## [IOException during serialization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ioexception-during-serialization/3617)
**Author:** [@Brett\_Yeomans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brett_Yeomans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ioexception-during-serialization/3617 "2011-11-17T22:46:09Z")
When trying to save a project I get “IOException during serialization”, this seems to happen if I try to save or copy one screen but not any others. The screen has some “month view”'s and a report but not a lot else. T… --- ## [Setting column width in table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-column-width-in-table/2432)
**Author:** [@alex.ferrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.ferrell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-column-width-in-table/2432 "2011-11-17T22:34:39Z")
This seems like it should be simple but for some reason I can't figure it out. I have a table with the data bound to a select query. When I open the column attributes data I see a width setting but I can't edit it. When … --- ## [Applet editing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/applet-editing/3620)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/applet-editing/3620 "2011-11-17T22:34:15Z")
I am trying to start an Ignition applet from within an activex browser. It starts up fine, but the activex control always inserts a scroll bar on the left even when it is not needed. From what I have read, the way to g… --- ## [Import a java class in a python script - JAR directory?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-a-java-class-in-a-python-script-jar-directory/3587)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-a-java-class-in-a-python-script-jar-directory/3587 "2011-11-17T22:20:31Z")
I would like to import a java class in a python script. where is the directory to put my JAR ? --- ## [Oracle database timeout valve](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-database-timeout-valve/3585)
**Author:** [@mtedford](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mtedford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-database-timeout-valve/3585 "2011-11-17T21:58:37Z")
Is there anyway to change the timeout valve for an oracle database connection? I have a remote database connected over the internet and when running large queries or listing the tables in the query browser I get a "Read… --- ## [Pipe Sizes Varying](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-sizes-varying/3581)
**Author:** [@peadair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peadair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-sizes-varying/3581 "2011-11-17T21:46:35Z")
Hi, When i go to resize a pipe by selecting it and dragging it back and forth with the arrow (for example the length is 176 and the width is 10) and i am dragging the arrow back to change the length to 150, the width is… --- ## [Can not see Unit in the Numeric Label when it is in runtime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-not-see-unit-in-the-numeric-label-when-it-is-in-runtime/3342)
**Author:** [@caritoel27](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caritoel27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-not-see-unit-in-the-numeric-label-when-it-is-in-runtime/3342 "2011-11-17T19:10:01Z")
Hi, , I took a Numeric Label from the component palette, I put its tag into the numeric label, write the unit and etc , save the aplication, but when I put in the runtime form, the unit in the numeric label doesn't seem… --- ## [Propertis of new vector object Fill and Stroke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/propertis-of-new-vector-object-fill-and-stroke/3526)
**Author:** [@vahterto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vahterto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/propertis-of-new-vector-object-fill-and-stroke/3526 "2011-11-17T19:08:30Z")
Hi Is there any help somewhere how to change dynamically new Stroke and Paint properties in Vector object? I see that those are Java style Stroke and Paint but what is datatype to give property? Br Tommi Vahtera THT … --- ## [Row selector defaults and language](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/row-selector-defaults-and-language/3451)
**Author:** [@tduryee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tduryee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/row-selector-defaults-and-language/3451 "2011-11-17T18:08:53Z")
I'd like to use the row selector to filter a dataset for a table but I'm having trouble with a couple things. -Most importantly, I need to be able to change the language. Is that possible? -The other thing is I can'… --- ## [Set gradient](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-gradient/3510)
**Author:** [@Dero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-gradient/3510 "2011-11-17T17:43:58Z")
I have created some shapes with custom gradient fills. I want to change the fill with different colors for different events. The effect would be similar to the tint method for a bitmap but with the resolution independenc… --- ## [Transaction](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction/3603)
**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction/3603 "2011-11-17T13:57:41Z")
Hi, I am using microsoft sql schema for my table like SJPLC.TABLE1 instead of dbo.TABLE1. The transaction doesn't manage this schema what can i do. I cannot change my schema since is it part of a mega replicati… --- ## [system.nav.openWindowInstance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-nav-openwindowinstance/3615)
**Author:** [@scott\_rister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_rister)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-nav-openwindowinstance/3615 "2011-11-17T02:48:48Z")
I am trying to set up my app so multiple instances of the same display can be opened at one time. I recall from one of the training videos that this can be done using: system.nav.openWindowInstance as opposed to system.n… --- ## [Connector for LabVIEW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connector-for-labview/2938)
**Author:** [@techerdone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/techerdone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connector-for-labview/2938 "2011-11-16T22:54:03Z")
Has anyone had any experience working with LabView and reading data into Ignition yet? LabView Supports these three OPC specs: Version 1.0—DataSocket Client. Version 2.x—DataSocket Client, Variable Engine OPC Server, (… --- ## [OPC item path?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-item-path/3613)
**Author:** [@scott\_rister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_rister)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-item-path/3613 "2011-11-16T20:30:28Z")
did the convention for the OPC Item Path definition change between versions 7.2.8 and 7.3? I've recently upgraded and notice all of my tags (i only had a few) are no longer active. When i re-iport from say, the Simulator… --- ## [Ignition 7.3.1 tag path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-3-1-tag-path/3612)
**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-3-1-tag-path/3612 "2011-11-16T16:03:27Z")
Hi, It seems that when updating a gateway to 7.3.1, the tagpath is now different : - old : \[Simulator\]OVERVIEW\\CURRENTORDER - new : \[Simulator\]\_Meta:Overview/CurrentOrder Is there any documentation about changes or … --- ## [Opening Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opening-designer/3605)
**Author:** [@jdelgado](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jdelgado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opening-designer/3605 "2011-11-16T15:28:13Z")
Hi, I am just started to have a problem opening designer when I can click the link from the Ignition Gateway it IE ask me to open or save when I select open it opens an XML file in IE. This started happening after uni… --- ## [Column Row Background Mapping by String](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-row-background-mapping-by-string/3611)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-row-background-mapping-by-string/3611 "2011-11-16T13:31:12Z")
Could it be added to map background row color of a table to specific string values? Right now you can only map to integer values it seems. --- ## [7.3.1 and External Database Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-1-and-external-database-driver/3531)
**Author:** [@todd.be](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/todd.be)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-1-and-external-database-driver/3531 "2011-11-16T04:10:23Z")
I tried updating to 7.3.1 in our production systems and encountered issues with the upgrade so I rolled back to the previous release. What happened was all the subscriptions for our external database driver started beh… --- ## [Can't restore my gateway backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-restore-my-gateway-backup/3607)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-restore-my-gateway-backup/3607 "2011-11-15T23:10:57Z")
Hello, I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong. I made a gateway backup from one server and tried to restore it in another PC but It didn´t work. it doesnt display any error but after the restore I can see it’s not do… --- ## [Establishing a connection between PLCS7-300 and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/establishing-a-connection-between-plcs7-300-and-ignition/3601)
**Author:** [@bach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/establishing-a-connection-between-plcs7-300-and-ignition/3601 "2011-11-15T19:01:19Z")
Dear all member, Please help me to establish a connection between PLCS7-300 and Ignition. That is: in Simantic step7, I have programmed for an NO contact at address DB1.DBX0.0 to switch Q0.0. Now how can I set a ta… --- ## [Transaction Groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups/3596)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups/3596 "2011-11-15T18:05:18Z")
I'm curious as to why the transaction groups export to xml and not csv or have a csv export option. --- ## [Rearrange export tags operation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rearrange-export-tags-operation/3604)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rearrange-export-tags-operation/3604 "2011-11-15T17:21:19Z")
Right now when you click the export tags button, it looks like the csv is created in the background, then the save dialog pops up. Can this be swapped so you get the save dialog, then the tags are serialized? --- ## [Simple Design Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-design-question/3599)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-design-question/3599 "2011-11-15T00:16:19Z")
Hello, I have a newbie question: Whats the best way to keep the DB and a Tag in sync given this: I have a Set-point stored in the PLC and also in the database. I also have a Vision window where the user can change th… --- ## [Impossible to read Modicon bit after update to 7.3.1?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/impossible-to-read-modicon-bit-after-update-to-7-3-1/3595)
**Author:** [@Tjoeben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tjoeben)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/impossible-to-read-modicon-bit-after-update-to-7-3-1/3595 "2011-11-14T23:28:07Z")
I had created several bit reads and that works fine until the update to version 7.3.1 Before the update the "OPC item path" looks like this: \[PLC22\]L401203.6, after the update the "OPC item path" must be now like this… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1643) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1645)