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## [Easy Chart and timezones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-and-timezones/1194)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-and-timezones/1194 "2018-11-28T21:45:06Z")

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My time tagged data is stored in the db (postgres) as GMT. When it gets displayed on the easy chart, I want it to display in local time.

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## [Expression math using tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-math-using-tags/21112)

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**Author:** [@gfoster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gfoster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-math-using-tags/21112 "2018-11-28T21:24:22Z")

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Here is my expression to calculate a low limit: tag({Root Container.TITLE} + "BlendSP/FMB A Blend A SP") - tag({Root Container.TITLE} + "\_Calc/SP Tolerance") FMB\_A SP\_A = 65 SP Tolerance = 2 result = 67 Good But Here…

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## [EasyChart Calculated Pen to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-calculated-pen-to-convert-celsius-to-fahrenheit/17871)

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**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-calculated-pen-to-convert-celsius-to-fahrenheit/17871 "2018-05-02T17:43:12Z")

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We are logging temperature in Celsius with tag history. Our HMI allows clients to select their preferred units of measure and all displayed values are run through functions to display in selected units of measure. I'd li…

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## [Edit Column Attributes Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-column-attributes-dataset/21120)

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**Author:** [@bellm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bellm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-column-attributes-dataset/21120 "2018-11-28T20:17:22Z")

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I am trying to edit a tables attributes with a button press script. But am getting the following error: File "event:mousePressed", line 2, in TypeError: setValue(): 1st arg can't be coerced to com.inductiveautomati…

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## [Change row color of a table based on another table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-row-color-of-a-table-based-on-another-table/21098)

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**Author:** [@bellm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bellm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-row-color-of-a-table-based-on-another-table/21098 "2018-11-28T18:48:01Z")

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I have seen alot of discussion on here about how to use getBackGroundAt or Backgroud Color List to change the color of a row based on a column value in the table you are displaying. Is it possible to change the color …

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## [\[Question\] session.props.device.barcode values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-session-props-device-barcode-values/21097)

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**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-session-props-device-barcode-values/21097 "2018-11-28T15:40:47Z")

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I am wanting to start fresh each time I do a barcode scan, but I am getting the last thing scanned, and then it changes when I scan again... I run the scan through a transform: with the property binding session.props.dev…

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## [Get alarm property "Shelving Allowed" with script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-alarm-property-shelving-allowed-with-script/21110)

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**Author:** [@Philcr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philcr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-alarm-property-shelving-allowed-with-script/21110 "2018-11-28T14:43:41Z")

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Hi, is there a way to get the property "Shelving Allowed" through scripting? Thank you

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## [Relative path to component into components bibndings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/relative-path-to-component-into-components-bibndings/8921)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/relative-path-to-component-into-components-bibndings/8921 "2018-11-28T14:01:01Z")

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For property expression binding on component, a relative path to component (like for tag) will be very practical or a path to the current component.

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## [system.tag.queryTagCalculations in UDT tag even script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytagcalculations-in-udt-tag-even-script/21107)

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**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytagcalculations-in-udt-tag-even-script/21107 "2018-11-28T13:41:45Z")

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Hi, I want to add some tag-calculation values to my UDT, based on the process value inside each UDT instance. I created a timer script that toggles a tag each hour. This tag is "mirrored" inside each UDT using an expre…

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## [Database connection, Ingition 7.9.9, MySQL8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-ingition-7-9-9-mysql8/21095)

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**Author:** [@asap13](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/asap13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-ingition-7-9-9-mysql8/21095 "2018-11-27T22:25:56Z")

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Hi there, I use Ignition 7.9.9, MySQL 8, connector "mysql-connector-java-8.0.13.jar" I've got db connection status error: Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory (Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password…

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## [Installation of v 8.0 on Windows Server 2012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installation-of-v-8-0-on-windows-server-2012/21073)

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**Author:** [@doshinikhil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/doshinikhil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installation-of-v-8-0-on-windows-server-2012/21073 "2018-11-27T21:45:58Z")

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I have installed Ignition beta 8.0 on Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition. It installed successfully but I am not able to launch Gateway either by web page or launch utility.

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## [Modify a UDT alarm configuration using a Python script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modify-a-udt-alarm-configuration-using-a-python-script/21093)

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**Author:** [@poduzov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/poduzov)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modify-a-udt-alarm-configuration-using-a-python-script/21093 "2018-11-27T20:24:24Z")

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There is a Python function which modifies tags' alarm configuration. system.tag.editAlarmConfig(tagPaths, alarmConfig) It works fine on regular tags instances. Is it possible to modify UDT alarm configuration using a P…

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## [dataMap for running a script for report schedule](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datamap-for-running-a-script-for-report-schedule/18456)

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**Author:** [@cobe.karhoff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cobe.karhoff)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datamap-for-running-a-script-for-report-schedule/18456 "2018-11-27T19:54:11Z")

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I am trying to send out an email report in the run script and I want to have the ID number stored as the file name and I know that dataMap argument is able to retrieve that value since it is used in the report. Whenever …

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## [Write changes on a button press](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-changes-on-a-button-press/21090)

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**Author:** [@bellm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bellm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-changes-on-a-button-press/21090 "2018-11-27T19:28:43Z")

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I have a table that the user is able to edit some of the columns. Currently after editing each cell I have a script on the cell edited event that writes the change back to the database. I am being asked to change that so…

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## [\[Question\] Upgrade path from 7.9 Mobile to 8.0 Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-upgrade-path-from-7-9-mobile-to-8-0-perspective/21087)

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**Author:** [@cbarnhart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbarnhart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-upgrade-path-from-7-9-mobile-to-8-0-perspective/21087 "2018-11-27T19:09:37Z")

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I'm just wondering what the upgrade path is going to be from 7.9 Mobile, to 8.0 Perspective? We have Total Care on our license. We currently use Mobile to serve our Ignition system to all of our desktops via a web brows…

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## [Ignition and Microsoft Access - connection valid now](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-microsoft-access-connection-valid-now/21006)

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**Author:** [@MikeBr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeBr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-microsoft-access-connection-valid-now/21006 "2018-11-21T21:00:04Z")

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Hello Ignition Community, I'm using Ignition 7.9.7 and am tasked with connecting to a MS Access database (.accdb)....yes, I'd much rather it was MSSQL but the guy who has the Access db will not change it. Options to in…

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## [List component filtering and Highlighting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-component-filtering-and-highlighting/21075)

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**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-component-filtering-and-highlighting/21075 "2018-11-27T17:52:30Z")

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Is this possible with List component? Ok, I’m sure that’s possible in Ignition, it’s just that I don’t know how to do it… :innocent: Edit: here is the link where I found this: https://www.logicbig.com/tutorials/java-…

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## [Total Info output to a table daily](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/total-info-output-to-a-table-daily/20879)

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**Author:** [@Schwartzds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Schwartzds)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/total-info-output-to-a-table-daily/20879 "2018-11-27T17:22:55Z")

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I am working on a project where I want to get totals from tags each day. Then at 00:01 the totals get logged into another tag. Then this info could be dumped into a table for a month period. Does anyone have any easy way…

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## [Replace Windows shell to launch Ignition client (advanced!)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replace-windows-shell-to-launch-ignition-client-advanced/3979)

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**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replace-windows-shell-to-launch-ignition-client-advanced/3979 "2018-11-27T16:49:17Z")

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EDIT: with the advent of the native client launcher, and the death of Java Web Start, This entire thread is somewhat defunct. However, if you want to replace the shell, here is the TLDR version. :slight\_smile: \[quote=“Jo…

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## [SQL connection for ARM ignition package in Raspberry Pi 3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-connection-for-arm-ignition-package-in-raspberry-pi-3/21074)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-connection-for-arm-ignition-package-in-raspberry-pi-3/21074 "2018-11-27T16:13:07Z")

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Hi I'm a little confuse regards ARM ignition package for Raspberry Pi 3. Does this package include both ignition pro and ignition edge? I have a project with 35 tags and need to log data for 1 year and simple HMI on m…

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## [Display Image from LAN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-image-from-lan/21080)

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**Author:** [@c.bertulli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.bertulli)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-image-from-lan/21080 "2018-11-27T16:09:06Z")

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Hi All, I need to display an image dynamically from a network. All the clients have the permissions to access that network. I can't, of course, take all the images and put them inside Ignition ( because the folder wher…

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## [S7-1500 Driver Socket Connection closed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1500-driver-socket-connection-closed/21077)

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**Author:** [@MilindK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MilindK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1500-driver-socket-connection-closed/21077 "2018-11-27T14:01:41Z")

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Hi , I am trying to connect S71500 PLC using OPC UA server, I have configure device successfully and it is showing Connected. I have configure OPC UA server which is showing Connected as well. i congigure few tags in the…

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## [OPC Write Stop Work All Functions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-write-stop-work-all-functions/21076)

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**Author:** [@juan.chavarria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juan.chavarria)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-write-stop-work-all-functions/21076 "2018-11-27T13:44:42Z")

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Hello, I have a problem in a project, I am already contacting support but I would like to see if you can also help me here: I have a system where 240 parameters of a database are downloaded with a query, then they are …

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## [Demo project backup?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/demo-project-backup/21010)

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**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/demo-project-backup/21010 "2018-11-27T08:41:19Z")

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I was wondering if the demo project at http://demo.ia.io is or will be released as a project file?

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## [System event on new alarm?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-event-on-new-alarm/21070)

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**Author:** [@pat.stave1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-event-on-new-alarm/21070 "2018-11-26T23:01:48Z")

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I want to execute a script in the gateway scope each time an alarm changes state (active, acked cleared etc..) Is there an system event related to this that i can listen to?

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## [Ignition Designer slow to launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-slow-to-launch/21069)

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**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-slow-to-launch/21069 "2018-11-26T22:56:34Z")

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I'm commissioning a new Ignition installation, and all of a sudden Ignition Designer is taking an unusually long time to launch. Whether I click the desktop shortcut or the link from the gateway configuration web interfa…

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## [Binding template properties to the parent template repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-template-properties-to-the-parent-template-repeater/21065)

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**Author:** [@awaege](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awaege)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-template-properties-to-the-parent-template-repeater/21065 "2018-11-26T19:16:00Z")

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I am trying to create a template repeater that repeats x number of template instances. The template being repeated has 4 template properties, three of these will always contain the same value across each instance. The f…

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## [Ping from tag-script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ping-from-tag-script/20945)

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**Author:** [@pat.stave1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ping-from-tag-script/20945 "2018-11-26T18:21:15Z")

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Hi, I want to perform a cyclic "ping" to check if a device is available on the network. If the device is not responding, i want to create an alarm. Is there any way to perform a ping operation from a script run in a …

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## [Diferent perspective module for Mobile / Browser?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diferent-perspective-module-for-mobile-browser/21062)

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**Author:** [@OscarLucas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarLucas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diferent-perspective-module-for-mobile-browser/21062 "2018-11-26T16:36:55Z")

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Hello, Today i get new info, almost for me. There are two different modules in perspective? how can i test one or the other separately? Can i get more info about it? Can browser module work in mobile?

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## [Tag writes to float as int](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-writes-to-float-as-int/21047)

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**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-writes-to-float-as-int/21047 "2018-11-26T06:22:11Z")

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I have a 7.9.9 project where one particular tag writes to a float value in a CompactLogix PLC as if it was an integer value. It reads it correctly as a float, but writes it as an int. I have tried renaming the tag in ign…

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