# Ignition

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## [system.user.getUser is slow with many Active directory users](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-user-getuser-is-slow-with-many-active-directory-users/78714)

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**Author:** [@BVTV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BVTV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-user-getuser-is-slow-with-many-active-directory-users/78714 "2023-09-06T14:28:53Z")

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I want to check if a username exists in my User source. I am using the "AD/Database Hybrid" user source. I first tried to loop through all the users available from "system.user.getUsers", but this was way too slow beca…

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## [Execute Dynamic python code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-dynamic-python-code/78789)

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**Author:** [@dwoo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dwoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-dynamic-python-code/78789 "2023-09-06T13:58:31Z")

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I would like to build a button template, which accepts as a custom parameter a string defining a project script to run. I tried using "exec()" but it doesn't seem to work (see test in Script console screen shot below…

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## [Certificate warnings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/certificate-warnings/78805)

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**Author:** [@Rickard\_Nordwall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rickard_Nordwall)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/certificate-warnings/78805 "2023-09-06T13:42:53Z")

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Hi, Are there any smart way to illustrate or trigger an alarm regarding certificates valid to date? The OPC tags in Ignition started to behave strangely in a project I'm working on. The tags came from a Kepserver conta…

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## [Does Gateway Events have a max number of running scripts?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-gateway-events-have-a-max-number-of-running-scripts/77262)

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**Author:** [@kevin.gan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevin.gan)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-gateway-events-have-a-max-number-of-running-scripts/77262 "2023-09-06T11:58:22Z")

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I've got a project aiming to catch a trigger point from plc, then grab the telegram I need from other opc points. Accroding to Scripting architecture choices - General Discussion - Inductive Automation Forum, I chose to …

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## [OPC Browser not show up in Designer- ChooseDiscoveryServerStep](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-browser-not-show-up-in-designer-choosediscoveryserverstep/78780)

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**Author:** [@mbai1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbai1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-browser-not-show-up-in-designer-choosediscoveryserverstep/78780 "2023-09-06T11:43:35Z")

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Hello I have an issue that I can see the OPC connection are connected, but in Designer OPC browser, nothing is shwon up. I checked the log, got following error, please help: ChooseDiscoveryServerStep java.util.concurre…

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## [SVG view in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-view-in-perspective/78661)

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**Author:** [@g.cascales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/g.cascales)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-view-in-perspective/78661 "2023-09-06T07:43:22Z")

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Hello all! I am using some Cognex cameras that store (through FTP) images and SVG files in the same computer Ignition is installed on. Cognex configuration program allows to choose the image format between .bmp and jpg. …

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## [Using opc.browseServer() on a remote gateway's connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-opc-browseserver-on-a-remote-gateways-connections/15833)

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**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-opc-browseserver-on-a-remote-gateways-connections/15833 "2023-09-05T21:22:09Z")

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The Ignition setup I'm working on has one HMI server connected to another tag server, where the HMI server has the Vision module and some other stuff, and the tag server only has whats needed to connect to OPC tags, do h…

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## [Easy chart issue in client launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-issue-in-client-launcher/78786)

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**Author:** [@S1234](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S1234)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-issue-in-client-launcher/78786 "2023-09-05T21:14:59Z")

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Hi, I am new to ignition, I am trying to set up an easy chart. I have created the pens to look at the historical tags and all works when I preview the graph in designer however when I go to client launcher to view it. I…

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## [Report Table Summary Averages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-table-summary-averages/3697)

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**Author:** [@jconnor34](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jconnor34)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-table-summary-averages/3697 "2023-09-05T20:56:55Z")

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I am using the Report Designer Table to show a table of values taken from the database. I am using the header, detail, and summary sections of the table in the report designer. In the summary I am looking at the averag…

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## [exportExcel() files with t\_stamp and value fields from easyCharting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportexcel-files-with-t-stamp-and-value-fields-from-easycharting/78751)

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**Author:** [@Miguel\_Cimildoro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Cimildoro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportexcel-files-with-t-stamp-and-value-fields-from-easycharting/78751 "2023-09-05T20:50:30Z")

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Good morning everyone, I have a little problem and I would like to know if there is a method that I am not using well. :sweat\_smile: I want to export by means of a button, all the values that are selected in the easyCh…

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## [Specific Change to system.opc.writeValue in 8.1.27](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/specific-change-to-system-opc-writevalue-in-8-1-27/78763)

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**Author:** [@rbachman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rbachman)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/specific-change-to-system-opc-writevalue-in-8-1-27/78763 "2023-09-05T19:44:31Z")

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Does anyone know what specifically changed with the system.opc.writeValue function in 8.1.27? We updated over the weekend from 8.1.26 to 8.1.28 at one of our facilities, and we are seeing some odd behavior when using…

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## [Non-responsive UI Thread on client randomly - interpretation of json files?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-responsive-ui-thread-on-client-randomly-interpretation-of-json-files/78769)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-responsive-ui-thread-on-client-randomly-interpretation-of-json-files/78769 "2023-09-05T18:03:10Z")

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I have a internet facing gateway that runs a Vision application that people in my company use in office / at home. Normally works well enough but today an coworker told me it kept freezing on them. The first main windo…

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## [Suggestion required for Named Queries and Perspective Property Bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestion-required-for-named-queries-and-perspective-property-bindings/78705)

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**Author:** [@Sudhanthiralakshmi\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sudhanthiralakshmi_M)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestion-required-for-named-queries-and-perspective-property-bindings/78705 "2023-09-05T15:53:21Z")

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There is a consumption Mismatch in Energy Consumption Tab. Please refer the Below mentioned Queries and give suggestions inorder to get the same values in all charts. 1.Query Binded for Total Energy : select sum(Dif…

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## [Enable/disable keys depending on role](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-disable-keys-depending-on-role/78744)

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**Author:** [@vnayal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vnayal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-disable-keys-depending-on-role/78744 "2023-09-05T15:04:42Z")

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Customer has requested for the following requirement. Application scope: Vision client If user login as operator role then Window key, Escape key and Alt key must be disabled. If user login as Administrator role then…

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## [OPC servers not connecting to redundant server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-servers-not-connecting-to-redundant-server/6863)

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**Author:** [@dfenter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfenter)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-servers-not-connecting-to-redundant-server/6863 "2023-09-05T14:27:38Z")

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I am experiencing some issues with several of our OPC servers not connecting to my redundant ignition server. The OPC servers are all connected to the master server, but not the redundant server. They were previously…

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## [Display or visible in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-or-visible-in-perspective/78761)

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**Author:** [@Patricio\_Balladares](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Patricio_Balladares)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-or-visible-in-perspective/78761 "2023-09-05T14:17:18Z")

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I have a detail with the visibility or display of a flex container and coordinate container. When opening the container as a popup there is an aproximate time of about 500ms where the display property is true even though…

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## [Issue with vision scripting and SQL queries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-vision-scripting-and-sql-queries/78748)

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**Author:** [@Surya\_Chandra\_Mohan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Surya_Chandra_Mohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-vision-scripting-and-sql-queries/78748 "2023-09-05T12:31:01Z")

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Hello, I am trying to insert data into the table and there is user\_id in the table. I am selecting username from dropdown and the id of that username should be entered into the table but when inserting, the user\_id is e…

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## [Remote Tag Providers - Error reading from Edge to main server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-providers-error-reading-from-edge-to-main-server/78598)

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**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-providers-error-reading-from-edge-to-main-server/78598 "2023-09-05T12:29:29Z")

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Hi, I had configure Outgoing Connection gateway network in Edge Gateway server for reading the data from Edge Gateway to Main Gateway. In Main Gateway, status is Connected and Running and I am able to see the tags in T…

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## [\[BUG\] Database Query Browser evaporates your edit changes if not in read/write mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-database-query-browser-evaporates-your-edit-changes-if-not-in-read-write-mode/78708)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-database-query-browser-evaporates-your-edit-changes-if-not-in-read-write-mode/78708 "2023-09-05T12:27:55Z")

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If you've made changes to a table's cell values within this tool and press OK to accept the changes but you don't have the designer in read/write mode, an error tells you that your changes can't be made due to the wrong …

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## [Email Notifications](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-notifications/78739)

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**Author:** [@Sameer\_Ambegaonkar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sameer_Ambegaonkar)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-notifications/78739 "2023-09-05T12:26:44Z")

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Trying to setup alarm email notification for MS outlook. Refer screenshots. Test mail is unsuccessful. Appreciate help if anybody done this before. Regards, Sameer

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## [How to update PLC tag value into SQL Database every 15 minutes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-update-plc-tag-value-into-sql-database-every-15-minutes/78746)

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**Author:** [@Shashiraj\_P\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shashiraj_P_S)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-update-plc-tag-value-into-sql-database-every-15-minutes/78746 "2023-09-05T12:21:51Z")

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Hi, I want to update plc Tag value from table which is captured from PLC device to sql database every 15 minutes how to do it? below is the sample table screenshot data which is captured from PLC

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## [Network monitoring dashboard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-monitoring-dashboard/50360)

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**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-monitoring-dashboard/50360 "2023-09-05T11:56:05Z")

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Hi All I’m trying to build a network monitoring dashboard more or like this I have a lot of devices that serve as different ignition gateways, from within my company’s network I can ping all these devices but it wou…

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## [Automatically move the cursor to text input field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-move-the-cursor-to-text-input-field/78745)

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**Author:** [@Soundararajans\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Soundararajans_S)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-move-the-cursor-to-text-input-field/78745 "2023-09-05T08:36:41Z")

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Am having button on my main perspective view, when I press the button, pop-up will open. In that pop-up I have a text field. Now am manually place the cursor to type something. Instead of that, when the pop-up is open, i…

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## [Adding a document from my computer to a shared disk with perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-document-from-my-computer-to-a-shared-disk-with-perspective/78729)

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**Author:** [@marianjel\_11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marianjel_11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-document-from-my-computer-to-a-shared-disk-with-perspective/78729 "2023-09-04T18:05:12Z")

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I had a document control project in the Vision module, which I need to change to perspective, the main functionality is to take a PDF document from any computer and save it in a folder in a shared disk in the "C:", igni…

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## [Tag writing conflict](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-writing-conflict/78601)

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**Author:** [@Adarsh\_K](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_K)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-writing-conflict/78601 "2023-09-04T18:04:36Z")

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Hi, I have a counter tag for which I will be incrementing the values . Problem is I will be doing this action in tag change of gateway script. as all tags triggered simultaneously , this is causing write conflict and d…

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## [Siemens HMI rebuild](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-hmi-rebuild/78711)

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**Author:** [@grzegorz.kaczmarczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grzegorz.kaczmarczyk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-hmi-rebuild/78711 "2023-09-04T13:58:00Z")

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Company wants to rebuild one Siemens HMI panel. They don’t have a project for it, so we will have to create it. The model of the panel is Siemens TP1900 Comfort with Windows and the numer of signals is about 50-100. Whi…

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## [Filtering dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-dataset/78719)

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**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-dataset/78719 "2023-09-04T13:16:38Z")

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Hello , I have an Tag dataset OF WECAM like : Column1 is ID of webcam. What I want is, when I click on an webcam for exemple webcam ID = 11 I want obtain a dataset like: Column2 is zone where webbcam is located

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## [How to Decrypt SHA1 Passwords](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-decrypt-sha1-passwords/78700)

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**Author:** [@yiotis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yiotis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-decrypt-sha1-passwords/78700 "2023-09-04T11:59:21Z")

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Hello. I am using the below example to encrypt my password and store it in my database. How do I decrypt it? If I query the the password from the database, how do I decrypt it? Thanks. from com.inductiveautomation.igni…

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## [Change view Docked View depending on viewport height](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-view-docked-view-depending-on-viewport-height/78694)

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**Author:** [@Mario\_Olivares](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mario_Olivares)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-view-docked-view-depending-on-viewport-height/78694 "2023-09-04T10:48:06Z")

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Greeting everyone, I am trying to change the view of an embedded view located on a docked view using a custom parameter on the component, but I can't make it to work. As you can see on the screenshot, i have a principa…

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## [\[BUG\] Alter Dock Resetting Parameters on other open Docks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-alter-dock-resetting-parameters-on-other-open-docks/78713)

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**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-alter-dock-resetting-parameters-on-other-open-docks/78713 "2023-09-04T07:58:34Z")

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I have two docks, one of the left and one on the right. They have different dock-id's. Left side dock has the id of menu ,right dock has the id of MES. When the right dock is open and I click to open a configuration w…

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