# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1685 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1686 --- ## [Gateway context not starting after upgrade to 7.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-context-not-starting-after-upgrade-to-7-1/1834)
**Author:** [@nathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-context-not-starting-after-upgrade-to-7-1/1834 "2010-05-13T23:33:18Z")
Running Windows 7 64 bit. I used the Windows installer on top of a running installation. Gateway “main” shows a “faulted” context even after a GCU restart. It appears that the whole Ignition context is failing to start … --- ## [Upgrading Versions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-versions/1836)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-versions/1836 "2010-05-12T19:01:18Z")
I am missing something. I was running the demo version of 7.09 and upgraded to 7.1 and now the opc tags are not being scanned. I backed up the project before trying to upgrade. I upgraded by just executing the Wind… --- ## [Error in Launching Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-launching-designer/1801)
**Author:** [@ajax](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ajax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-launching-designer/1801 "2010-05-12T18:14:03Z")
I am getting the following exception when trying to launch designer from ignition web page. I am able to download the "designer.jnlp" file but on launching the following errors are reported : Exception : com.sun.depl… --- ## [Device Drivers and Ignition OPC UA CD-Key generation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-drivers-and-ignition-opc-ua-cd-key-generation/1800)
**Author:** [@ajax](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ajax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-drivers-and-ignition-opc-ua-cd-key-generation/1800 "2010-05-12T12:27:28Z")
Hi, I am a new user evaluating Ignition software . I have the following issues : Issue #1 I am unable to generate CD-Key for Ignition OPC UA software . I am getting the following error on submitting the form : "Er… --- ## [Error in expression not being displayed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-expression-not-being-displayed/1838)
**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-expression-not-being-displayed/1838 "2010-05-11T21:15:58Z")
Say you have tag A and tag B in a folder, with tag A using tag B in an expression. If you move the location of tag B, tag A's expression now does not evaluate, but no error is shown - it freezes at the last good value. … --- ## [Ignition Launch link](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-launch-link/1837)
**Author:** [@adamabelew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamabelew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-launch-link/1837 "2010-05-11T16:33:04Z")
I seem to be missing something simple. What is the method of finding (or creating) a launch link to a specific project? I can type in the address of the machine and I do get to the gateway, but I cannot figure out the … --- ## [Call External Application](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/call-external-application/1821)
**Author:** [@sorenrj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sorenrj)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/call-external-application/1821 "2010-05-10T23:43:44Z")
I would like to call an external application (.bat file using the DOS prompt) using a button click in the Ignition vision module. I found the system.util.execute function but I'm unsure how to specify the "program" and … --- ## [Runtime meter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runtime-meter/1831)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runtime-meter/1831 "2010-05-10T22:08:00Z")
Thanks for adding the adjustable time base the calculated runtime feature. --- ## [Datetime Format Character Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-format-character-issue/1833)
**Author:** [@Garrickr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Garrickr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-format-character-issue/1833 "2010-05-10T20:24:04Z")
I have a question about format characters. I am trying to log maintenance issues using a start and end time for down time coordination. I am trying run the following query, and I know the problem is in my datetime form… --- ## [DB tag binding to SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/db-tag-binding-to-sql-query/1829)
**Author:** [@adamabelew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamabelew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/db-tag-binding-to-sql-query/1829 "2010-05-10T17:09:41Z")
OK, I am missing something very simple here (I think). I am attempting to bind a DB tag to a value in my SQL database. I have attempted the following: SELECT value FROM table WHERE Idx = 1 This is not working for … --- ## [Line Wrap within a bound table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/line-wrap-within-a-bound-table/1823)
**Author:** [@adamabelew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamabelew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/line-wrap-within-a-bound-table/1823 "2010-05-10T16:46:47Z")
I have a table that is bound to a MSSQL table. Is there a way to have the text wrap AND have the row height automatically adjust? I saw a few threads in other topics, but not for Ignition so I figured I would shout it… --- ## [Setting the clock back](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-the-clock-back/1828)
**Author:** [@Step7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Step7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-the-clock-back/1828 "2010-05-10T15:59:26Z")
Maybe this has been clarified somewhere else (I looked at the daylight savings time threads), but couldn't find anything. Today I was running some tests on some code that stored historical data on the hour, so rather tha… --- ## [Sticky notes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sticky-notes/1788)
**Author:** [@PeterThornton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PeterThornton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sticky-notes/1788 "2010-05-10T15:36:27Z")
Is it possible to allow users to enter text messages that can then be displayed at arbitary locations on a mimic. For example, if I put a motor into hand, I could put a "post-it" note on the mimic to say that the pump i… --- ## [Looping Through Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looping-through-tags/1826)
**Author:** [@robin.abdul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robin.abdul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2010, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looping-through-tags/1826 "2010-05-09T05:10:05Z")
Dear Sir, I am new to Jython Scripting / Ignition Scripting I have about 16 Tags as memory tags and about 16 Tags in the PLC (throught kepware OPC) all are boolean tags Tag in memory: MOTOR\_SETTINGS/STAND1/EN\_STAND1 … --- ## [Logged in Users](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logged-in-users/1811)
**Author:** [@adamabelew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamabelew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logged-in-users/1811 "2010-05-06T22:36:20Z")
I would like to see an easy method of displaying (or using) a list of the currently logged in users. I know it can be done through scripting and PyDataSet tables, but an easy method of accessing this data would be nice… --- ## [Adding multiple folders to Historical Group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-multiple-folders-to-historical-group/1818)
**Author:** [@vahterto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vahterto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-multiple-folders-to-historical-group/1818 "2010-05-06T20:24:29Z")
Just notice that when having duplicate names in tags on different folders and when adding these on Historical Group, it prevents Historical Group running. Problem is that target name comes to tag name and not contain pat… --- ## [Expanded Tree Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expanded-tree-control/1816)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expanded-tree-control/1816 "2010-05-06T19:23:34Z")
Is there any way to expand tree control branches through scripting? For example, using an excerpt from the manual: Since East Area/Process/Valve 2 is in an alarm-type condition, I’d like that part of the tree to be o… --- ## [IEC60870-5-104 communication standard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec60870-5-104-communication-standard/1815)
**Author:** [@focus-eng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/focus-eng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec60870-5-104-communication-standard/1815 "2010-05-06T19:00:21Z")
The Communications protocol IEC60870-5-104 is a widely used protocol in the power industrie. It is used ontop of tcp ip with socket connection 2404. This is an object based vendor independant protocol wich has many usful… --- ## [OPC/PLC help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-plc-help/1814)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-plc-help/1814 "2010-05-06T18:16:29Z")
I've managed to dodge OPC and PLCs until now. What do I need to connect to a MicroLogix 1100? It will be connected to RSLogix 500. It has a MicroLogix Communication Interface Module with web server functionality. … --- ## [Error in Communicating to OPC Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-communicating-to-opc-server/1812)
**Author:** [@vinay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vinay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-communicating-to-opc-server/1812 "2010-05-06T16:43:00Z")
Hi, I have a problem in communicating to ABB OPC Server. I have followed the DCOM setting procedure but fedup with getting communicating to that OPC Server. When MetrikonOPC server for simulation is used, class not reg… --- ## [Alert Deadband](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-deadband/1605)
**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-deadband/1605 "2010-05-05T20:13:34Z")
I can't seem to get the Alert Deadband working and there doesn't seem to be anything on it in the manual. I've set up a new DB tag (type Int4) with an Analog alarm with Low Setpoint 50 (exclusive), High Setpoint Infini… --- ## [Creating a Custom Table update/select](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-custom-table-update-select/1805)
**Author:** [@kacarmich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kacarmich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-custom-table-update-select/1805 "2010-05-05T19:09:01Z")
I have a table with data from multiple machines, and want to update the last row of the table for a particular machine with a group. I tried creating an sql tag called "A055\_Down\_Last\_ndx" with the following expression: … --- ## [Easy chart does not poll](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-does-not-poll/1669)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-does-not-poll/1669 "2010-05-04T18:54:41Z")
I have an easy chart that I setup in FPMI. I have imported it to Ignition and now it doesn't want to poll. It is historical, with 4 DB pens. I have created 4 controls to select the points to chart. I have code to updat… --- ## [MicroLogix1400 Connects but Won't Browse](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix1400-connects-but-wont-browse/1783)
**Author:** [@jgreenewv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgreenewv)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix1400-connects-but-wont-browse/1783 "2010-05-04T17:50:10Z")
OK, I've got another oddity in my current project. While I was finishing up getting the sites online, I connected up the last location, which is a MicroLogix1400. When I try to browse the MicroLogix either in Designer … --- ## [Filling a Tree Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filling-a-tree-control/1802)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filling-a-tree-control/1802 "2010-05-04T17:19:08Z")
Hi, I am experimenting with the tree control and I am trying to figure out how to use an existing set of data to populate the tree. I have an asset table that was previously used with a tree control in VB. To fill th… --- ## [Reading a DB tag when opening a window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-a-db-tag-when-opening-a-window/1790)
**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-a-db-tag-when-opening-a-window/1790 "2010-05-04T16:39:26Z")
I am reading a DB tag using system.tag.getTagValue in a window's internalFrameActivated event. The tag is a string and is blank, but the read returns a value of -1. Is there any way to reliably read whether a string D… --- ## [Array data type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/array-data-type/1798)
**Author:** [@robin.abdul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robin.abdul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/array-data-type/1798 "2010-05-03T19:10:58Z")
Hi, How is it possible to call / use an Array Data type For instance, consider an Array of 10 Floating Points How to access to external tag..... no TAG Data Type of Array reference is give, help needed abdul --- ## [JAVA WEB Start Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-web-start-error/1793)
**Author:** [@ttuttle387](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ttuttle387)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-web-start-error/1793 "2010-04-30T22:04:11Z")
I have experianced a "JAVA WEB START - Unexpected Error" while trying to launch a test project on a client machine. The client is Running Windows XP. I used the IP address of the Gateway and was viewing the gateway pag… --- ## [Zip Files](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/zip-files/1794)
**Author:** [@Step7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Step7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/zip-files/1794 "2010-04-30T19:19:35Z")
I've been experimenting with pickling and zip files, and have most of it working with the exception of writing the actual zip file. I got it working once somehow, but it was constantly adding to the zipped archive instea… --- ## [Ignition 7.0.9 b4970 (and b4963 too I think)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-0-9-b4970-and-b4963-too-i-think/1786)
**Author:** [@ISDProj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISDProj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-0-9-b4970-and-b4963-too-i-think/1786 "2010-04-29T15:59:55Z")
A couple of closely related errors have come to light within the Ignition designer Transaction Groups when using a "Stored Procedure" group (we use MS SQL as the datasource): 1.) you no longer get a list of available Sto… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1684) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1686)