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**Author:** [@carolineuchoa.estuda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carolineuchoa.estuda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-control-box/17613 "2018-04-06T12:48:16Z")
Is it possible to create a “box”, like a container or something, that uses tab strip navigation between other boxes? But the main window can’t change, it just stays there behind that box. Like another “layer” of a smalle… --- ## [httpGet (system.net.httpGet) timeouts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpget-system-net-httpget-timeouts/17622)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpget-system-net-httpget-timeouts/17622 "2018-04-06T10:35:53Z")
Hello all, I recently bumped into a strange behavior of the method system.net.httpGet. I use this in a script (shared scope) so that it is executed by the Gateway. I specify the timeouts like this: try: logger.info("… --- ## [Update transaction group using block items in custom Where clause](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-transaction-group-using-block-items-in-custom-where-clause/15246)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-transaction-group-using-block-items-in-custom-where-clause/15246 "2018-04-06T00:43:02Z")
I would like to get a block transaction group to update several rows in a table at once. The rows i want updated will be identified by a unique ID, which is one of the block items in my group. How can i set this up? I … --- ## [What is the alternative to SUDS?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-alternative-to-suds/17593)
**Author:** [@cesrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cesrom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-alternative-to-suds/17593 "2018-04-05T22:16:57Z")
I used to use SUDS to retrieve data from Web services, but now that it's no longer included with Ignition, and development. Is anyone out there using an alternative to SUDS? What are my options? --- ## [Table numbering column in Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-numbering-column-in-report/17612)
**Author:** [@nruimveld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nruimveld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-numbering-column-in-report/17612 "2018-04-05T18:38:00Z")
I have designed a report with a number column going 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. I need for the report to show 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 etc. I have @floor(Row/2)@ but the numbering starts at 0, instead of 1. Any help would be greatly a… --- ## [Is there a driver to connect to an RTAC device SELxxxx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-driver-to-connect-to-an-rtac-device-selxxxx/17603)
**Author:** [@patrick.garceau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patrick.garceau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-driver-to-connect-to-an-rtac-device-selxxxx/17603 "2018-04-05T18:06:23Z")
The RTAC is connected to multiple Modbus devices, need to read all the tags in the RTAC. Thanks for your help --- ## [Roster Management permissions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/roster-management-permissions/17611)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/roster-management-permissions/17611 "2018-04-05T18:05:52Z")
When attempting to add a user to an On-Call Roster via the Roster Management component in the client I receive a message within the component "Save failed. the current user does not have the required roles for this opera… --- ## [Mixed datasets in chart on a report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mixed-datasets-in-chart-on-a-report/12423)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mixed-datasets-in-chart-on-a-report/12423 "2018-04-04T23:29:51Z")
I'm trying to include history tags and data from a custom sql table on the same chart in a report. I can do this easily on the Easy Chart (hence the name) using Tag History Pens and Database Pens. I don't see how to … --- ## [Execute python script via .bat file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-python-script-via-bat-file/17606)
**Author:** [@StepanenkoPaul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StepanenkoPaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/execute-python-script-via-bat-file/17606 "2018-04-04T20:51:15Z")
I have a .bat file in which the python script is called. If i just run the bat file from windows, it executes the script. If i try to run the bat file via ignition, the script is not executed. i tryed create next bat fil… --- ## [Swing Shift Production](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/swing-shift-production/17605)
**Author:** [@BLStone77](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BLStone77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/swing-shift-production/17605 "2018-04-04T19:51:25Z")
so I have a day shift that is from 4AM to 3:30PM which updates production through transaction group at 3:35PM. Swing shift starts the same day at 4PM and ends the next day at 2:30AM and updates through transaction group … --- ## [Dataset Tag read values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-tag-read-values/15102)
**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-tag-read-values/15102 "2018-04-04T19:00:47Z")
We currently have a dataset tag that is filled using a SQL Query. It works fine for binding to the elements of the array, but we cannot seem to get to the values using system.tag.read calls. in example on a button: v… --- ## [Historical machine status on pie chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-machine-status-on-pie-chart/17597)
**Author:** [@dgoetschalckx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dgoetschalckx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-machine-status-on-pie-chart/17597 "2018-04-04T18:25:53Z")
I need to make a pie chart with the historical status of the machine. the different status are: 0: Stop 1: Run 2: Slow Run It is important that I can specify the time between which the status should be displayed. can … --- ## [Sql server DB works in the designer but not in a client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-db-works-in-the-designer-but-not-in-a-client/17602)
**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-db-works-in-the-designer-but-not-in-a-client/17602 "2018-04-04T17:35:54Z")
I have setup a test server I have successfully connected the db to the gateway. I can view and interact with the gateway in the designer. However when I launch the client it, the connection isn't working, Anyone have any… --- ## [Web browser client not working on some machines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-client-not-working-on-some-machines/17590)
**Author:** [@carolineuchoa.estuda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carolineuchoa.estuda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-client-not-working-on-some-machines/17590 "2018-04-04T16:39:42Z")
I have a problem that I cannot understand. I tested opening my ignition project using Web Launcher on multiple computers. It was working fine on all of them. Then, some days later, some machines just can't log in anymor… --- ## [Computerized Maintenance Management Software](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/computerized-maintenance-management-software/17576)
**Author:** [@cezipper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cezipper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/computerized-maintenance-management-software/17576 "2018-04-04T15:41:24Z")
Does anyone know of anyone offering a CMMS system run in Ignition? --- ## [Creating Transaction Group with Custom Index, fails to create Trigger sometimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-transaction-group-with-custom-index-fails-to-create-trigger-sometimes/17600)
**Author:** [@dano38291](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dano38291)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-transaction-group-with-custom-index-fails-to-create-trigger-sometimes/17600 "2018-04-04T15:22:33Z")
Hi Guys, I am creating some Transaction Groups where I want to use a Custom Index Column called 'id'. I have found that sometimes "Ignition" will create the 'id' column in the DB table but it fails to create the Trigge… --- ## [Closing stranded popup windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-stranded-popup-windows/14177)
**Author:** [@sbrannen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sbrannen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-stranded-popup-windows/14177 "2018-04-04T12:50:32Z")
Hello all… Ok, first and foremost, I am a complete noob to ignition. I have a project where I am using multiple tab strips. These tab strips are not docked and navigation is controlled by script (they actually appea… --- ## [Function to set component property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-to-set-component-property/15074)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-to-set-component-property/15074 "2018-04-04T12:31:40Z")
I want to write a python function that will set the value of a given property on the component. For example: def setPropertyValue(component, propertyName, value): component.propertyName = value I have accomplished … --- ## [Version Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control/1573)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control/1573 "2018-04-04T09:05:50Z")
Integrated version control would be real nice. you know, right click on a window or script and get a commit option? Sorta like Tortoise? --- ## [Identical expressions in tag and script console don't return the same result](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/identical-expressions-in-tag-and-script-console-dont-return-the-same-result/17592)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/identical-expressions-in-tag-and-script-console-dont-return-the-same-result/17592 "2018-04-03T21:46:30Z")
I'm confused by a function that we have, it uses system.alarm.queryStatus() to look for a tag name, and get all child tags and get the highest alarm. Its been working here for years. However, with this one tag, it is act… --- ## [Read Only/Read-Write Status of Tags In Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-only-read-write-status-of-tags-in-scripting/17587)
**Author:** [@mlatour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlatour)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-only-read-write-status-of-tags-in-scripting/17587 "2018-04-03T14:27:57Z")
Does anyone know if there's a way to use the current Read-Only/Read-Write access of a tag during runtime in scripting when using permissions? I know that you can use the .AccessRights parameter, but when using permissio… --- ## [DNP3 Device Connection Status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-device-connection-status/17585)
**Author:** [@declan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/declan1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-device-connection-status/17585 "2018-04-03T08:20:54Z")
Is there an equivalent Is Connected for DNP3 devices to show device connection status --- ## [Script Popup Menu (Drop Down Menu) - Increasing font size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-popup-menu-drop-down-menu-increasing-font-size/17191)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-popup-menu-drop-down-menu-increasing-font-size/17191 "2018-04-03T07:41:10Z")
I'd like to know if it's possible to increase the size of the font for python scripting drop down menus (createPopupMenu) for touch panels? At the default size, it's almost impossible for operators to click on the right … --- ## [Ssl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl/2668)
**Author:** [@PeterThornton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PeterThornton)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl/2668 "2018-04-03T07:03:38Z")
I want to convert one of my projects over to use SSL. In order to avoid warnings to the users I presume I will need to get a SSL certificate. Presumably this will come in the form of a file? What do I do with this file … --- ## [Conditional Tag Write using time of day (TOD)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditional-tag-write-using-time-of-day-tod/17571)
**Author:** [@rwoolnough](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rwoolnough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditional-tag-write-using-time-of-day-tod/17571 "2018-04-02T23:59:27Z")
Hi All, I have been trying to work out / locate an easy way to write a value to a PLC tag depending on the current time. I want to reset a total volume reading at midnight (every day). This reset is done in the PL… --- ## [Reporting Module In Designer and High CPU%](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-in-designer-and-high-cpu/17538)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-in-designer-and-high-cpu/17538 "2018-04-02T17:01:28Z")
Hey guys, The title of the topic says it all but I was just curious if anyone else is noticing the CPU usage hitting high when in reporting module. I'm using 7.9.6 with reporting module version 4.9.6 (b2018012922) . One … --- ## [Minimum Client Hardware](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/minimum-client-hardware/17573)
**Author:** [@gregsachs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gregsachs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/minimum-client-hardware/17573 "2018-04-02T15:32:10Z")
What is the minimum hardware people have gotten the client to run well on? I've been using Lenovo Tiny PCs, but this seems like overkill. I haven't yet had luck getting a Pi Model 3b to open a client, but I'd like somet… --- ## [Schneider PLC OPC server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/schneider-plc-opc-server/17575)
**Author:** [@hubert.soucy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hubert.soucy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/schneider-plc-opc-server/17575 "2018-04-02T15:01:35Z")
Is it possible to connect Ignition with a schneider PLC (M340 or M580) by OPC without using Schneider OFS server. Iam looking the possibity to use Ignition for a large project and I don't want to set Modbus address for … --- ## [Critcal alarm display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/critcal-alarm-display/17572)
**Author:** [@roshanbhosale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roshanbhosale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/critcal-alarm-display/17572 "2018-04-02T11:37:47Z")
Hi, I am trying to separate critical priority alarms from others, I have written a small script on a button which runs on click. the code is:- \`alarms = system.alarm.queryStatus(priority=3,state=\[“ActiveUnacked”\]) e… --- ## [Ignition no tag value changed event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-no-tag-value-changed-event/17567)
**Author:** [@david.fan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.fan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-no-tag-value-changed-event/17567 "2018-03-31T23:34:26Z")
Hi , I wrote code to change some tag values periodically via ignition SDK API, I also put value changed event to insert record to database. But strangely, sometimes, it runs perfect. occasionally, value changed events … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1644) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1646)