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**Author:** [@jcrispin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcrispin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-openfile-image-thumbnail/17686 "2018-04-12T14:28:49Z")
Hello everybody! I am trying to view thumbnail images, similar to the "Image Management" tool, when navigating through files using system.file.openFile. Is there a way I can use the "Image Management" tools for that purp… --- ## [Tooltips: Including Path Info and Special Characters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tooltips-including-path-info-and-special-characters/9562)
**Author:** [@ChrisGray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ChrisGray)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tooltips-including-path-info-and-special-characters/9562 "2018-04-12T12:27:52Z")
Looking at providing additional information in the Tooltips for Metadata on Tags. Currently you can include Parameters within the Tooltip along with any String the user wishes to add. Question: 1.) How would you includ… --- ## [Connect a MQTT server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-a-mqtt-server/17680)
**Author:** [@fracarfo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fracarfo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-a-mqtt-server/17680 "2018-04-12T11:04:41Z")
HI I'm student I'm trying connect a MQTT server with a Java program, I have a suscriptor and publish in code Java. When I connect a suscriptor in a server MQTT and I send a message with the publish a message the conectio… --- ## [Multiple system.db.runUpdateQuery problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-system-db-runupdatequery-problem/17681)
**Author:** [@aelgezabal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aelgezabal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-system-db-runupdatequery-problem/17681 "2018-04-12T10:23:02Z")
I am registering data from a measurement line in sql, an event script gateway and I do not register one of the update query. This is the script, is there something wrong? from java.util import Date if flanco == 0: … --- ## [Comunicacion Modbus Problemas al Escribir](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comunicacion-modbus-problemas-al-escribir/17676)
**Author:** [@david.aliaga](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.aliaga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comunicacion-modbus-problemas-al-escribir/17676 "2018-04-12T07:45:33Z")
Estimados Buenas Tardes: Tengo el siguiente problema: en una comunicación modbus desde ignition con un PLC micro 820 puedo leer datos Enteros pero no Boleanos. no puedo escribir a los enteros. pero con otro software Mo… --- ## [Where is the tag icon?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-is-the-tag-icon/2000)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-is-the-tag-icon/2000 "2018-04-11T21:08:16Z")
I went to get a tag icon from the builtin images but can't find one. --- ## [Tree item context menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-item-context-menu/3857)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-item-context-menu/3857 "2018-04-11T18:42:40Z")
I want to create a context menu based on where the user right-clicks on the tree view component. How can I tell what element (if any) the user is right clicking on? --- ## [Ghosted Scripts & Bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ghosted-scripts-bindings/17578)
**Author:** [@bfuson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfuson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ghosted-scripts-bindings/17578 "2018-04-11T15:03:27Z")
Is there a possibility that old scripts/bindings can still be running after they’re overwritten by a commit? Some spooky backstory: This may sound strange, but I’ve had an SQL query binding on a component in a template… --- ## [Why is Easy Chart Default Pen Aggregation Mode set to Min/Max?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-is-easy-chart-default-pen-aggregation-mode-set-to-min-max/17661)
**Author:** [@dano38291](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dano38291)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-is-easy-chart-default-pen-aggregation-mode-set-to-min-max/17661 "2018-04-11T14:55:58Z")
Hello, Why is the Easy Chart default Pen Aggregation Mode Min/Max? This causes issues when you Export to Excel and it gives you multiple timestamps. I was having the multiple timestamp issue when I would view exported … --- ## [Allen Bradley Tags Quality Unknown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-tags-quality-unknown/14789)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-tags-quality-unknown/14789 "2018-04-11T14:51:25Z")
I’m developing a project where I need to communicate with a AB Compactlogix L33ERM firmware version 28. I imported all PLC tags directly from the OPC Browser window. After doing that, all tags show the correct value and … --- ## [Unicode characters in system.net.httpGet()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unicode-characters-in-system-net-httpget/17670)
**Author:** [@guanghui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/guanghui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unicode-characters-in-system-net-httpget/17670 "2018-04-11T14:21:47Z")
Hello, I want to get weather info from a web api using the function system.net.httpGet(),but this function couldn’t work well when some chinese characters in url parameter or return results.However,I can “quote” chines… --- ## [Imitate leased scanclass in gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/imitate-leased-scanclass-in-gateway-script/17658)
**Author:** [@mcarritt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarritt1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/imitate-leased-scanclass-in-gateway-script/17658 "2018-04-11T12:57:44Z")
I have a few different ideas on how to handle this, but not sure what the BEST way to go about it would be. I have a script that I really want to run only 60 seconds, but it doesn't need to run if nobody is looking at… --- ## [Table disconnected in Live but in Ignition Design connected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-disconnected-in-live-but-in-ignition-design-connected/17665)
**Author:** [@trishhiyah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishhiyah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-disconnected-in-live-but-in-ignition-design-connected/17665 "2018-04-11T12:35:27Z")
Hi I have encountered this issue, in Project it has red disconnected db in table. But in Ignition design it is connected. --- ## [Move cursor using python in a text box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/move-cursor-using-python-in-a-text-box/17663)
**Author:** [@m.edmonson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.edmonson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/move-cursor-using-python-in-a-text-box/17663 "2018-04-10T19:58:59Z")
Hello, Im attempting to make a keypad that will pop up when you click on a numeric label for input. in this keypad i want to include the ability to move the cursor back and forward with arrow buttons just like the numbe… --- ## [Network Gateway Scheduled Backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-gateway-scheduled-backup/17601)
**Author:** [@jbowers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jbowers)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-gateway-scheduled-backup/17601 "2018-04-10T17:14:19Z")
I have been unable to get my gateway to backup to a network device. I have confirmed my filepath is correct, but it won't back up to it. Per another forum thread, I have also confirmed full user rights for the folder.… --- ## [Accessing Allen Bradley single tag data structure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-allen-bradley-single-tag-data-structure/17659)
**Author:** [@DaveDet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DaveDet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-allen-bradley-single-tag-data-structure/17659 "2018-04-10T15:04:54Z")
We have an OEM machine builder who is supplying several machines that are networked together. They have proposed to move all relevant machine status information to one PLC and that PLC will be connected to Ignition. H… --- ## [Gateway Tag Change Script Performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script-performance/17660)
**Author:** [@lautry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lautry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script-performance/17660 "2018-04-10T13:50:59Z")
Hello all, Recently I’ve encountered a performance issue with a script I’m running that checks for tag changes on 4800 different tags. On occasion, this script has to run 4800 times in double succession. Essentially tr… --- ## [Disable Device Connection Warnings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-device-connection-warnings/17651)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-device-connection-warnings/17651 "2018-04-09T23:39:02Z")
Is there anyway to disable the ReadIdentityObjectRequest warnings that popup in the Gateway logs when a device connection is down? Every evening the PLC in question is powered down until morning and these warnings fill … --- ## [Mobile app does not clear username password on exit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-app-does-not-clear-username-password-on-exit/17644)
**Author:** [@mwaynesmith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mwaynesmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-app-does-not-clear-username-password-on-exit/17644 "2018-04-09T22:26:10Z")
We have noticed that the mobile app does not clear username password on exit. therefore, when the user reenters the app (or another user picks up the same unit) the username/password is still populated. We would like i… --- ## [Is there a way to read tags inside a component?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-read-tags-inside-a-component/10392)
**Author:** [@tmv090020](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmv090020)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-read-tags-inside-a-component/10392 "2018-04-09T20:28:08Z")
I am looking for a way to read a tag's value form inside a AbstractVisionPanel. I have tried using "getAppContext().getTagManager().getTag()" but I am not sure if this is the right way :question: . If it is, could you … --- ## [Graph data for a long period are not being shown, DB query dropped by itself wo notice or exception](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/graph-data-for-a-long-period-are-not-being-shown-db-query-dropped-by-itself-wo-notice-or-exception/16754)
**Author:** [@gljuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gljuk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/graph-data-for-a-long-period-are-not-being-shown-db-query-dropped-by-itself-wo-notice-or-exception/16754 "2018-04-09T16:21:47Z")
Hello, dear IA and community. We are using Ignition 7.8.4 Storing historical data every 5seconds. Sometimes there is a need for making a graph for 2 month period using many tags simultaneously. And then we got a trouble.… --- ## [Sending a message to specific mobile clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-a-message-to-specific-mobile-clients/11560)
**Author:** [@Polynomial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Polynomial)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-a-message-to-specific-mobile-clients/11560 "2018-04-09T15:54:46Z")
Is there any way to get the IP address of the device running a mobile project? I need to find a way to send a message to specific clients when there's more than one of the same project running over mobile. Running on I… --- ## [Stop Button borders changing during Tag Write](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stop-button-borders-changing-during-tag-write/17636)
**Author:** [@cmason](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmason)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stop-button-borders-changing-during-tag-write/17636 "2018-04-09T15:52:29Z")
On a popup, I have buttons that set a command tag to a number to change the state of, for example, a valve in the PLC. Say 1, 2, 3 equals Auto, Manual, Off respectively and when I press the Auto button it writes a 1 t… --- ## [Function combinations(iterable, r)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-combinations-iterable-r/17640)
**Author:** [@mic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-combinations-iterable-r/17640 "2018-04-09T10:37:37Z")
Greetings Was trying to find out how to implement the coding to get all the combinations that I could get from 4 items. Had searched through and found that in python there is such a function (itertools.combinations)… --- ## [Can you write to more than one data source at a time?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-write-to-more-than-one-data-source-at-a-time/17632)
**Author:** [@cagibson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cagibson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-write-to-more-than-one-data-source-at-a-time/17632 "2018-04-07T06:59:10Z")
Hello, I have a project where a default data source has been chosen. I want to be able to write to two data bases at the same time. Is this possible in ignition? It is only letting me push data into the selected default … --- ## [Starting Ignition Gateway takes almost 10 minutes when not connected to internet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/starting-ignition-gateway-takes-almost-10-minutes-when-not-connected-to-internet/17588)
**Author:** [@prabhjot.goyal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prabhjot.goyal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/starting-ignition-gateway-takes-almost-10-minutes-when-not-connected-to-internet/17588 "2018-04-06T20:25:08Z")
I have noticed that Ignition Gateway takes long time(539 seconds) to start when not connected to the Internet. However it starts in 7 seconds when the Internet is connected. Here is the wrapper log excerpts:- INFO … --- ## [runNamedQuery on tag Change event not finding Namedquery](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runnamedquery-on-tag-change-event-not-finding-namedquery/17630)
**Author:** [@kcabatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcabatic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runnamedquery-on-tag-change-event-not-finding-namedquery/17630 "2018-04-06T19:51:16Z")
Hi, Was wondering if anyone is having this problem with running system.db.runNamedQuery() on a tag change event. From the manual I understand that we need to add additional projectName when calling the function. How… --- ## [Toggle dropdown list via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-dropdown-list-via-scripting/17625)
**Author:** [@jcrispin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcrispin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-dropdown-list-via-scripting/17625 "2018-04-06T18:06:41Z")
I'm trying to open the dropdown list using scripting instead of a mouse click, but not sure how to do this. Could anyone please help? Thank you in advance --- ## [Script logging from clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-logging-from-clients/4955)
**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-logging-from-clients/4955 "2018-04-06T14:14:55Z")
Hi. Where can I get output from scripts running in the client? Ideally stdout (using 'print'), but using a logger (log4j?) would be acceptable. Thanks. --- ## [Save IP Camera Picture / Image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-ip-camera-picture-image/17617)
**Author:** [@mbalderas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbalderas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-ip-camera-picture-image/17617 "2018-04-06T14:06:44Z")
How do I get the bytes of the IP Camera image, so I can store them in the database. I need to get the picture from the moment a user clicks the button, and store it. So later the a Report should be sent with all the pi… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1643) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1645)