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## [\[BUG\] blank tag group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-blank-tag-group/27714)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-blank-tag-group/27714 "2019-08-26T15:26:59Z")

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Ignition 8.0.4-NIGHTLY - 21/08/2019 @awalker, could you please fill a ticket for this bug : After some 7.9 scan class import, Tag group Default and Default Historical are blank

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## [Alarm Label binding to tag Metadata](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-binding-to-tag-metadata/19243)

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**Author:** [@Controller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Controller)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-binding-to-tag-metadata/19243 "2019-08-26T00:13:28Z")

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Hello all, I'm trying to get my dynamic alarm labels bound to the Documentation information of each tag. I'm tyring to figure out a way to do all my alarms at once as there's over 1500 of them (group tag modifications…

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## [8.0.3 expressions tag() function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-3-expressions-tag-function/26679)

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**Author:** [@Walt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Walt)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-3-expressions-tag-function/26679 "2019-08-26T15:03:44Z")

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We upgraded from 8.0.2 to the nightly a couple days ago and the tag() function no longer works without specifying the tag provider in the tag path.

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## [Is there a way to automatically attach a document to an email?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-automatically-attach-a-document-to-an-email/23043)

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**Author:** [@nelpers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nelpers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-automatically-attach-a-document-to-an-email/23043 "2019-08-26T14:45:15Z")

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I am looking for a way to automatically attach a word document to an email that will be sent when triggered. Right now I have it set up on a button trigger for testing purposes. I have used the format that is in the indu…

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## [Ignition Edge Backup Gateway not posting to Remote Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-backup-gateway-not-posting-to-remote-gateway/27708)

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**Author:** [@dkyerger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkyerger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-backup-gateway-not-posting-to-remote-gateway/27708 "2019-08-26T13:24:11Z")

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I have been testing several pairs of redundant Ignition Edge Gateways on different devices with them all using Tag History Sync to post to a remote Ignition Gateway. Most work well, but one pair is having an unique issue…

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## [Whats the proper way to debug in perspective module?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-debug-in-perspective-module/27756)

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**Author:** [@asko.penttila](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/asko.penttila)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-debug-in-perspective-module/27756 "2019-08-26T13:02:00Z")

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Whats the proper way to debug in perspective module? In vision we used the print command and console. This just doesnt anymore work in this module.

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## [Ignition data from MySQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-data-from-mysql/27751)

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**Author:** [@miculacristianradu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miculacristianradu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-data-from-mysql/27751 "2019-08-26T12:20:39Z")

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Hello guys, I have a question regarding the MySQL default database that is connected to Ignition. Our database server is very low on disk and we want to delete some data. I noticed that the “ProgramData” folder fr…

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## [\[FEATURE-14817\] Possible to add UDT parameters into document datatype memory tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14817-possible-to-add-udt-parameters-into-document-datatype-memory-tag/26708)

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**Author:** [@lmiles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lmiles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14817-possible-to-add-udt-parameters-into-document-datatype-memory-tag/26708 "2019-08-26T12:13:36Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if there is any way to pass UDT parameters into an object of a document datatype memory tag? Using “\[{SiteCode}\]{SiteCode}/INV01/Status” will just end up passing that exactly instead of adding the…

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## [Dynamic Search of UDT Members - Dropdown List](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-search-of-udt-members-dropdown-list/27448)

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**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-search-of-udt-members-dropdown-list/27448 "2019-08-26T12:01:45Z")

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Looking for some advice for the best way to dynamically search a folder of data types tags and return a value of a string from it, but I only want the returned tags to match a set of parameters. So I have 100 Tanks that…

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## [\[BUG-14215\] Ignition 8.0.3 - Associated data for alarms are empty when binded to UDT parameter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14215-ignition-8-0-3-associated-data-for-alarms-are-empty-when-binded-to-udt-parameter/25795)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14215-ignition-8-0-3-associated-data-for-alarms-are-empty-when-binded-to-udt-parameter/25795 "2019-08-23T17:38:49Z")

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@awalker, could you please a new ticket for this issue : We’ve migrated udts & tags definition from 7.9 to 8.0.3. Some alarm have associated data used for filtering alarms. It works fine in 7.9 but not in 8.0.3-SNAPSH…

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## [Copy Motor/Valve Structure Tags & Popup Screens from One project to another](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copy-motor-valve-structure-tags-popup-screens-from-one-project-to-another/27753)

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**Author:** [@Sandeep\_Bakoliya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sandeep_Bakoliya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copy-motor-valve-structure-tags-popup-screens-from-one-project-to-another/27753 "2019-08-26T09:43:06Z")

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I have one project created in Ignition 7.9. I want to Copy Motor/Valve Structure Tags (UDT Tags) & Popup Screens from One project to another for saving time. Is it possible to copy this item from one project to another p…

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## [How to make dashboard windows?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-dashboard-windows/27701)

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**Author:** [@Min.Liao](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Min.Liao)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-dashboard-windows/27701 "2019-08-26T08:06:04Z")

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I’m new to ignition. I want to make a main window which displays several other main windows, could one help me solve the problem or give me some suggestions? It looks like as below:

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## [Dynamically show/hide column in powertable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-show-hide-column-in-powertable/22801)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-show-hide-column-in-powertable/22801 "2019-08-26T06:32:12Z")

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I try to dynamically show/hide columns in powertable ?

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## [Table history query some times return strange result](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-history-query-some-times-return-strange-result/27740)

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**Author:** [@chris.roys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.roys)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-history-query-some-times-return-strange-result/27740 "2019-08-24T06:55:21Z")

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Hello I setup history for a tag with 1 min scan class and increment it in gateway script every 1 sec in gateway version 7.9.10/11. When I try to get min, max or range result, depend on selected time range it get strang…

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## [Display difference of two history tag on easy chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-difference-of-two-history-tag-on-easy-chart/27707)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-difference-of-two-history-tag-on-easy-chart/27707 "2019-08-24T05:53:04Z")

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Hi For easy chart pen is it possible to display difference of two history tag?

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## [Write to tag.EngUnit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-tag-engunit/27369)

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**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-tag-engunit/27369 "2019-08-23T23:38:47Z")

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Hi, I have a script that works in 7.9 to write a new value into the EngUnit for a tag based on a boolean value. When running it in 8.0 it won’t change the value for me. I ran the script in the script console to check a…

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## [Previous Value Record From Sql Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/previous-value-record-from-sql-tag/27666)

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**Author:** [@tshaw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tshaw)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/previous-value-record-from-sql-tag/27666 "2019-08-23T20:45:39Z")

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Hi All, I am working on a project that I am recording the linear feet(LF) of a roll of plastic film for a scrap recording project. This is my first Ignition project and I am really close to having everything I need. The…

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## [Strange Alarm Setpoint Binding Dicsovered](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strange-alarm-setpoint-binding-dicsovered/27733)

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**Author:** [@brandon1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strange-alarm-setpoint-binding-dicsovered/27733 "2019-08-23T20:39:41Z")

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I have been trying to update the methods used to grab alarm setpoints configured on tags and found this strange ‘bug’. I want to run this by developers to see if I should be using this or if it is going to break on the …

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## [httpGet calls to Kepware REST API - IOError: Unexpected end of file from server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpget-calls-to-kepware-rest-api-ioerror-unexpected-end-of-file-from-server/27730)

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**Author:** [@whitson.brandon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/whitson.brandon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpget-calls-to-kepware-rest-api-ioerror-unexpected-end-of-file-from-server/27730 "2019-08-23T20:09:00Z")

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I need some help with system.net.httpGet / Post Background - Ignition 7.9.10 Kepware 6.6.350.0 When I send the following r = system.net.httpGet("http://127.0.0.1:57412/config/v1/project/channels/ENU Tower/",username…

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## [\[BUG-12289\] Possible to import Tag Groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12289-possible-to-import-tag-groups/21670)

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**Author:** [@nick.schuetz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nick.schuetz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12289-possible-to-import-tag-groups/21670 "2019-08-23T17:43:51Z")

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Is it possible to import tag groups, say from 7.9 scan classes in an upgrade process. If it's not possible, could this be added as a feature?

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## [Exception appeared for seemingly no reason](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exception-appeared-for-seemingly-no-reason/27526)

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**Author:** [@brendan.curran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brendan.curran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exception-appeared-for-seemingly-no-reason/27526 "2019-08-23T16:41:46Z")

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I have a reporting system that creates two separate reports for long term and short term reports. It's a rather lengthy script being about 400 lines in total. Its been working fine for weeks, but today it just stopped an…

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## [Replacement for the Binoculars in Version 7.9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replacement-for-the-binoculars-in-version-7-9/27724)

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**Author:** [@brandon1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replacement-for-the-binoculars-in-version-7-9/27724 "2019-08-23T16:35:49Z")

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Hello everyone, I have been searching but I cannot find a way to search for tags in the tag browser and then subsequently edit them in bulk. Can someone please tell me how to accomplish this in 8.0. Yes I am aware tha…

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## [API Requests in WebDev Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/api-requests-in-webdev-module/27717)

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**Author:** [@tejagovindula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tejagovindula)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/api-requests-in-webdev-module/27717 "2019-08-23T16:26:10Z")

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Hello Guys, We are using Web-Dev Module to handle API requests. We have 3 Lines on the Floor, Each line posts us data every 3 seconds through an API. How can we have load Balancer ? Any suggestions? Thanks in Advanc…

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## [Font Issue on Desginer 7.9.12](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-issue-on-desginer-7-9-12/27709)

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**Author:** [@gary.bizzotto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gary.bizzotto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-issue-on-desginer-7-9-12/27709 "2019-08-23T15:30:06Z")

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Hi, everybody, I have a problem on the designer font on 7.9.12 version, here below one screenshot about two different designer opened on my PC: The left, Gateway1 version 7.9.12, opened with client luncher same version …

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## [\[BUG\] Version 8.0.3 UDT Query Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-version-8-0-3-udt-query-tag/27683)

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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-version-8-0-3-udt-query-tag/27683 "2019-08-23T15:25:56Z")

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I have a UDT with a query tag in the structure. I have the Tag Group set to Leased 500ms, and the Execution Mode set to Tag Group. However the tag never updates in the client. It only works if I set the Execution Mode…

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## [Motor Pop up window addressing by passing DB no](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/motor-pop-up-window-addressing-by-passing-db-no/27710)

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**Author:** [@Sandeep\_Bakoliya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sandeep_Bakoliya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/motor-pop-up-window-addressing-by-passing-db-no/27710 "2019-08-23T15:07:18Z")

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Hello All, I am creating a pop-up window for motor, I have 200 motors, all motors have the same functioning, I am creating a single pop window for all motors. I am using siemens plc for programming. I have different -2…

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## [BundleUtil confusion - ModbusDriverExample shows incorrect name/description](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bundleutil-confusion-modbusdriverexample-shows-incorrect-name-description/27676)

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**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bundleutil-confusion-modbusdriverexample-shows-incorrect-name-description/27676 "2019-08-23T15:00:44Z")

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I am looking into implementing a driver but I am completely confused by the localisation system, BundleUtil, etc. I tried building and installing the ModbusDriverExample and it seems that it doesn’t work there either. I…

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## [Triggered transacting group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggered-transacting-group/27690)

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**Author:** [@damean.thomas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/damean.thomas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggered-transacting-group/27690 "2019-08-23T14:50:00Z")

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I have a a windows that product information is entered by operators. I have a transaction group for the tags in the window that is triggered by a submit button tied to a submit tag in this group.All fields must be popula…

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## [No mobile option](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-mobile-option/27713)

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**Author:** [@andyg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andyg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-mobile-option/27713 "2019-08-23T13:24:49Z")

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Hey guys, I am trying to test out a mobile project, but am unable to launch a mobile client. The module is installed and the project is set to allow mobile clients. However, the home screen doesn’t have the ‘Launch mobi…

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## [Expression tag with runscript don't take account script overrided](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-with-runscript-dont-take-account-script-overrided/27704)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-with-runscript-dont-take-account-script-overrided/27704 "2019-08-23T12:57:35Z")

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@awalker , can you please fill a ticket for : Ignition 8.0.4-NIGHTLY - 21/08/2019 I’ve overrided a “shared” script inherited from another project In a Tag expression, I call the script with runScript(“shared.tag.alar…

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