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**Author:** [@SeraSera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SeraSera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-multiple-monitors-and-finding-the-main-screen-turn-on/24571 "2019-05-01T21:55:21Z")
Hi All, So the 7.9.9 release has some very useful functions for getting information about multiple screens. While it works great for creating popup/windows to show up on a separate screens, I’ve been having some diffic… --- ## [PropertyChange Script Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/propertychange-script-error/24568)
**Author:** [@dcamp1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/propertychange-script-error/24568 "2019-05-01T21:40:30Z")
I have a Dropdown object on one of my windows, this object is populated by a Named Query. This Dropdown is how a PDF is selected for the PDF Viewer. While in test mode everything works just fine, when I actually run wi… --- ## [Multiple text color on report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-text-color-on-report/24564)
**Author:** [@leversole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/leversole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-text-color-on-report/24564 "2019-05-01T19:53:42Z")
I am using a dynamic key (data key is SDDEV.SD) for text color on a report successfully using… STDDEV.SD\>.3?“red”:“black”… this works as expected, I want to add a third color and am struggling with the syntax Trying v… --- ## [\[BUG-13743, 11792\]UDT editor behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13743-11792-udt-editor-behavior/24529)
**Author:** [@evan.tabor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/evan.tabor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13743-11792-udt-editor-behavior/24529 "2019-05-01T18:17:23Z")
on the latest nightly - when the UDT editor is open, and you apply changes, it deselects the UDT you were editing, when you re-select that UDT, the type structure window is hidden, you have to select the (!) tab, then go… --- ## [\[BUG-13743, 13650\]Problems building UDTs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13743-13650-problems-building-udts/24485)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13743-13650-problems-building-udts/24485 "2019-05-01T16:40:10Z")
I’m having a few issues building UDTs. First, I cannot drag a tag from OPC browser into a folder inside a UDT. Also, I cannot drag and existing folder of tags into another folder. Secondly, If an OPC tag defined in a U… --- ## [AES Encryption using Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aes-encryption-using-scripting/24554)
**Author:** [@theerthraj.munusamy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/theerthraj.munusamy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aes-encryption-using-scripting/24554 "2019-05-01T15:47:51Z")
Hi, I need to encrypt a string using AES 128. Is there a way to do it within Ignition? I tried with PyCrypto library, it didn’t work. Thanks, --- ## [\[BUG\] Designer Locks Up When Opening A Named Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-designer-locks-up-when-opening-a-named-query/23881)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-designer-locks-up-when-opening-a-named-query/23881 "2019-05-01T15:31:13Z")
This has happened twice so far while working with Perpective: With one view open, attempted to open a named query and the Designer locks up. The last time, after restarting I was unable to open the named query at all. … --- ## [\[FEATURE\] (Opinion) New tag icons in Tag Browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-opinion-new-tag-icons-in-tag-browser/24535)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-opinion-new-tag-icons-in-tag-browser/24535 "2019-05-01T15:22:58Z")
I really like the new GUI redesign for the most part, however I feel that removing the graphical distinction between the different tag types is a move backwards as it’s now more difficult to distinguish tags at a glance.… --- ## [How to turn on Touchscreen mode Ignition 8.0 Vision Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-turn-on-touchscreen-mode-ignition-8-0-vision-module/24553)
**Author:** [@cegge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cegge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-turn-on-touchscreen-mode-ignition-8-0-vision-module/24553 "2019-05-01T14:00:45Z")
I cannot find it in the Ignition 8.0 user manual and it is not in the same place it was in 7.9. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? I am using the Vision Module. I am using the Nightly Upgrade version of Ignition 8.0 … --- ## [Mettler Toledo IND560](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mettler-toledo-ind560/10639)
**Author:** [@Micky.Franks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Micky.Franks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mettler-toledo-ind560/10639 "2019-05-01T13:09:36Z")
I am logging bag weights coming from a check weighter using the TCP driver. Works fine with the only exception that some bags going across it are not getting captured. I am pretty sure its from the bags going across too… --- ## [Gateway Script Writing to Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-writing-to-tag/24547)
**Author:** [@a.shan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/a.shan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-writing-to-tag/24547 "2019-05-01T11:22:47Z")
Hi All, I’m having an issue writing the value returned by a runNamedQuery to a tag, if I replace “value” or “value1” with an integer it writes to the tag no problem, Hoping someone can see something obvious, CurrentB… --- ## [\[Bug-13494\] Google idp on perspective app](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13494-google-idp-on-perspective-app/23885)
**Author:** [@AntonioG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AntonioG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13494-google-idp-on-perspective-app/23885 "2019-05-01T09:36:21Z")
We try to use google as idp provider over openid connect. During the login phase all work fine if we use the browser, for example Chrome both on the pc and on the mobile. If we use the perspective app on android phone … --- ## [Runscript expression error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-expression-error/24512)
**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-expression-error/24512 "2019-05-01T08:20:36Z")
Hi, I have a script in the shared library which can be called using script console no problem but not from expression. Is there any reasoning for this. Please see below. --- ## [V8 serial support gateway not available?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-serial-support-gateway-not-available/24544)
**Author:** [@jppaceman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jppaceman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-serial-support-gateway-not-available/24544 "2019-05-01T08:14:52Z")
Hi there It looks as if the serial communication modules are not yet available for V8. Can anyone confirm if this is correct? Ta --- ## [Vagrant-based Ignition Development VM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vagrant-based-ignition-development-vm/14873)
**Author:** [@Kevin.Collins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Collins)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vagrant-based-ignition-development-vm/14873 "2019-05-01T01:43:49Z")
Howdy folks. I thought I’d share something I’ve put together and have been using for spinning up Ignition development VMs on my workstation. It uses the Vagrant product (which utilizes an underlying VM provider, such a… --- ## [iOS perspective app refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios-perspective-app-refresh/24534)
**Author:** [@craigb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios-perspective-app-refresh/24534 "2019-05-01T01:13:58Z")
In the app on a iOS device, when you swipe/scroll down to refresh it takes you out of the app into the browser session. --- ## [Named Query Won't execute](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-wont-execute/24444)
**Author:** [@dcamp1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-wont-execute/24444 "2019-05-01T01:12:38Z")
I am trying to create my first named query. I can see the database table that I created in SQLEXPRESS All I want to do is a simple query. ‘’‘Select id, filename from locdocs ‘’’ But when I goto testing and execute no… --- ## [Alarm Tables, Audio Alerting, Issues with Shelving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-tables-audio-alerting-issues-with-shelving/24532)
**Author:** [@byrnep](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/byrnep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-tables-audio-alerting-issues-with-shelving/24532 "2019-05-01T01:07:44Z")
Hi all, I have several questions. To save time and put the main issue up front: I’d like to customize my Alarm Status table with a noisemaker that goes if any alarms are currently unacknowledged or unshelved. I’m try… --- ## [Android App refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/android-app-refresh/24524)
**Author:** [@craigb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/android-app-refresh/24524 "2019-05-01T00:46:40Z")
I have seen something mentioned about this but cant find it again. On android devices using the app the scroll down to refresh is very sensitive, to the point in the office every one that tried the the app on our projec… --- ## [Audit Event table insert with value changed event script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/audit-event-table-insert-with-value-changed-event-script/24496)
**Author:** [@simon.beeching](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/simon.beeching)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/audit-event-table-insert-with-value-changed-event-script/24496 "2019-04-30T22:38:50Z")
I’m getting the following log (\[default\]CoreCert/Station 1/Part Code, valueChanged) Error executing tag event script: Traceback (most recent call last): File "\", line 20, in valueChanged at com.in… --- ## [Executing a Java file in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/executing-a-java-file-in-ignition/24522)
**Author:** [@timothy.tickner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/timothy.tickner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/executing-a-java-file-in-ignition/24522 "2019-04-30T21:02:46Z")
Hey all, I’m using an RFID reader made by Impinj to constantly read RFIDs entering and leaving an area. Impinj has a proprietary SDK called Octane SDK and gives some sample Java code. I took one of the sample programs a… --- ## [Cosmetic issue with Floating (undocked) Designer panels?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cosmetic-issue-with-floating-undocked-designer-panels/24528)
**Author:** [@philippe.timothee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/philippe.timothee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cosmetic-issue-with-floating-undocked-designer-panels/24528 "2019-04-30T20:46:50Z")
hi I work a lot with Designer Panels (Vision Property, Component Panel, Tag Browser in particular, undocked, floating on a second screen like so: my problem is that, as I am now switching back and forth between Desi… --- ## [Template Canvas Binding Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-binding-parameters/24527)
**Author:** [@mbhagotra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbhagotra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-binding-parameters/24527 "2019-04-30T20:32:12Z")
Hello, I’m creating a collapsible navigation menu using the template canvas. I’ve created two templates, Leaf and Node. The Leaf’s visibility is tied to a custom parameter via scripting as pictured below. The Leaf… --- ## [Unable to build modules from the example repo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-build-modules-from-the-example-repo/24513)
**Author:** [@code\_skin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/code_skin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-build-modules-from-the-example-repo/24513 "2019-04-30T20:15:54Z")
version: 7.9.10 os: win 7 pro ide: intelliJ Hey everyone, I'm new to these territories of Ignition and I'm following: https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/SE/Environment+Setup I'm using chocolatey as my pac… --- ## [Ignition Edge vs Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-vs-ignition/24521)
**Author:** [@patrick.garceau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patrick.garceau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-vs-ignition/24521 "2019-04-30T19:15:17Z")
We have script that we run under the Gateway in Ignition. Is it possible to do the same with Edge, it seems that there is no Gateway, but I think we could use the system timer to run the same scripts, is it true? --- ## [Perspective Column Layout Stacking Objects Vertically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-column-layout-stacking-objects-vertically/24414)
**Author:** [@brandon.hughes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon.hughes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-column-layout-stacking-objects-vertically/24414 "2019-04-30T18:10:37Z")
I am having an issue with the column view layout where it stacks objects vertically when viewing them in a webpage. They appear normally in the designer. Any ideas what could be causing this to happen? --- ## [Alarm Status Table Column Manipulation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-column-manipulation/24516)
**Author:** [@jmartell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmartell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-column-manipulation/24516 "2019-04-30T17:36:02Z")
I recently ran across this forum post discussing changing the column size dynamically for a power table. I can get the code to work on a power table, but I’d like to do the same thing for an Alarm Status Table. This ma… --- ## [system.file.openFile - Several file extensions?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-openfile-several-file-extensions/23315)
**Author:** [@pat.stave1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-openfile-several-file-extensions/23315 "2019-04-30T16:55:20Z")
Is it possible to call system.file.openFile() allowing the user to select more than one type of file extension? In my case i want the user to be able to select file types .JPG, .JPEG and .PNG --- ## [Open Windows file explorer to specified path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-windows-file-explorer-to-specified-path/24515)
**Author:** [@dion.botha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dion.botha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-windows-file-explorer-to-specified-path/24515 "2019-04-30T16:53:30Z")
Hi Guys, Anyone know how best to do this, I have tried a few ways from google-ing “python open file explorer” but nothing is working nicely within Ignition… -Dion --- ## [Load Balancer - Need some help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/load-balancer-need-some-help/24495)
**Author:** [@Canuck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Canuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/load-balancer-need-some-help/24495 "2019-04-30T16:42:43Z")
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