# Latest

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## [Can Report Separate Into More Than One Excel Page?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-report-separate-into-more-than-one-excel-page/16331)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-report-separate-into-more-than-one-excel-page/16331 "2017-12-14T23:49:43Z")

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Is there a way to separate data into different excel pages in a report? I have different types of data running from a PLC. I wanted one excel page to be the production (Consists of various things), and another excel page…

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## [Open A New Project on the Same Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-a-new-project-on-the-same-client/5492)

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**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-a-new-project-on-the-same-client/5492 "2017-12-14T22:48:49Z")

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Maybe I'm going about this all wrong but I'm trying to start a new instance of a project on a client in a diffent process (I don't want to close the current one though). I've tried using this when a button is clicked: s…

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## [Grab list of users from AD](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grab-list-of-users-from-ad/16261)

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**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grab-list-of-users-from-ad/16261 "2017-12-14T21:15:06Z")

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Hey guys, I connected gateway with out Active Directory and can see the users their roles and email and phone numbers just fine, Now I want to see if I can grab the list of all the users on there so I can display it in a…

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## [Report-Scripting data source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-scripting-data-source/16325)

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**Author:** [@edwingoth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edwingoth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-scripting-data-source/16325 "2017-12-14T17:33:06Z")

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Hello, I am working on the scripting data source of the reports module. I have a search from my database where I count the amount of alarms generated in a lapse of time, to have the result I need to perform a comparison …

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## [Centered and right-justified](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/centered-and-right-justified/16324)

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**Author:** [@JNelson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JNelson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/centered-and-right-justified/16324 "2017-12-14T17:24:57Z")

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Is there a way to right-justify centered values? Basically, I want values in a table to be in the center of the cell so that the longest value is centered and all other values are right-justified in relation to the longe…

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## [Change tag name/path, keep history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-tag-name-path-keep-history/16323)

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**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-tag-name-path-keep-history/16323 "2017-12-14T17:06:20Z")

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I'm currently working on switching over a folder & subfolders of UDTs, OPC tags into its own UDT. With them as a UDT I'm going to put them in their own separate folder and rename them slightly, though I think this is goi…

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## [How to Make Numeric Text Field Blink Different Color Based on Tag Value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-numeric-text-field-blink-different-color-based-on-tag-value/16314)

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**Author:** [@mickificki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mickificki)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-numeric-text-field-blink-different-color-based-on-tag-value/16314 "2017-12-14T16:47:51Z")

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Hi, This is probably a very newbie-ish question, but we have a value in a numeric text field that gets its value from a memory tag, and when the value hits a certain number we want the text field background color to c…

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## [Image - SQL to Ignition and vice versa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-sql-to-ignition-and-vice-versa/16322)

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**Author:** [@jbb5310](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jbb5310)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-sql-to-ignition-and-vice-versa/16322 "2017-12-14T14:19:45Z")

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How would I go about having a user choose a image save it onto a sql database to later show case that image back from sql database.

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## [Gateway Control Utility Version and Ports Unknown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-control-utility-version-and-ports-unknown/16311)

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**Author:** [@salbrechtsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/salbrechtsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-control-utility-version-and-ports-unknown/16311 "2017-12-13T20:50:53Z")

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I tried to change our ports from to 80 and 443 in the gateway control utility. It asked if I wanted to restart the gateway. I selected yes and it appeared to be restarting. After several minutes the loading indicator in …

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## [Ability to Zoom within Ignition Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ability-to-zoom-within-ignition-designer/1637)

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**Author:** [@rob.bourbeau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rob.bourbeau)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ability-to-zoom-within-ignition-designer/1637 "2017-12-13T20:14:28Z")

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Hi, I am currently designing HMI windows on a laptop with a significantly smaller monitor than the one where my HMI will be eventually installed. The abillity to zoom within the designer (both in and out) would help m…

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## [Mobile Java Exception Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-java-exception-error/7705)

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**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-java-exception-error/7705 "2017-12-13T08:18:48Z")

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Recently we have noticed on first attempt at login to a mobile project we all get (java.net.SocketException: Connection reset by peer: socket write error. It logs us out and when we relog back in it initalizes. Why doe…

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## [Embedding JSpinner to table column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedding-jspinner-to-table-column/16257)

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**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedding-jspinner-to-table-column/16257 "2017-12-13T04:15:48Z")

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Has anyone tried to embedd a JSpinner to the Power Table component? Having some problems understanding where to add what in the extension functions.

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## [system.tag.editTag overrides](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-edittag-overrides/16281)

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**Author:** [@Esn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-edittag-overrides/16281 "2017-12-11T15:39:45Z")

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Hi, How do I find out what the correct syntax for the overrides is? I need to override the EngUnit and the scaling of a tag. I can't seem to find the syntax for setting the scaled mode and raw/scaled min/max parame…

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## [Chart component, multiple dataset, set given plot to "foreground" when using area renderer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-component-multiple-dataset-set-given-plot-to-foreground-when-using-area-renderer/16307)

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**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-component-multiple-dataset-set-given-plot-to-foreground-when-using-area-renderer/16307 "2017-12-12T21:08:14Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to set the “layer” of a plot in the chart component, so that you can controll which dataset to show on top of the other? Trying to use the chart component to display a preview of a foam profile, and …

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## [OPC conection fail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-conection-fail/16306)

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**Author:** [@anibal.marquez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/anibal.marquez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-conection-fail/16306 "2017-12-12T20:54:59Z")

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After a power outage, I had an error in the OPC-UA server on devices. Connecting Error: hide Details java.lang.Exception: Error during connect. com.inductiveautomation.xopc.driver.api.AbstractIODelegatingDriver.connect…

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## [50 inch tv as a monitor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/50-inch-tv-as-a-monitor/16269)

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**Author:** [@nunezh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nunezh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/50-inch-tv-as-a-monitor/16269 "2017-12-12T19:24:26Z")

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I have an upcoming project, the user wants to use a 50 inch HD 4k tv as a monitor. Is it possible to divide the big screen in 6 sections to show diferent plant areas at the same time? Thanks for your help

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## [Show 1 Row of Data in a Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-1-row-of-data-in-a-chart/16301)

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**Author:** [@dan.kobus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dan.kobus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-1-row-of-data-in-a-chart/16301 "2017-12-12T18:58:06Z")

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i am having a problem showing just one entry of data on a chart. at the beginning of the month my charts empty out and start showing data from the current month for various data. but on the first day of the month no gra…

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## [SQL Querying with Column's and Data Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-querying-with-columns-and-data-issue/16266)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-querying-with-columns-and-data-issue/16266 "2017-12-12T17:38:33Z")

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I'm running into a problem where I have a column that catches a fault number on a machine when it happens. There's a couple of stations on the machine, meaning there's a large range of possible fault code numbers. How wo…

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## [Reading OPC tag from another gateway without subscribing tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-opc-tag-from-another-gateway-without-subscribing-tag/16295)

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**Author:** [@wng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wng)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-opc-tag-from-another-gateway-without-subscribing-tag/16295 "2017-12-12T16:32:54Z")

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Hi, I am trying to use the system.opc.readValue function to read a tag value from an OPC server that is in a different gateway than the designer project gateway. The tag browser can read the value with no issues, but…

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## [AbstractDriver Module - StringField for password input](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/abstractdriver-module-stringfield-for-password-input/16238)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/abstractdriver-module-stringfield-for-password-input/16238 "2017-12-12T15:38:50Z")

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In an AbstractDriver Module, I would like to add some property for an password input field. I don't find the property or flags to add in order the StringField is displayed in password style password : \*\*\*\*\* public sta…

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## [Issue Launching Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-launching-designer/16115)

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**Author:** [@shanaka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shanaka)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-launching-designer/16115 "2017-12-12T04:38:55Z")

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Hi All, I'm new to Ignition. I'm suppose to learn Ignition and develop Ignition applications for a company who already have Ignition. I managed to log in to my client company's gateway and launch designer. I didn't obv…

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## [Mobile client timeout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-client-timeout/16283)

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**Author:** [@mwaynesmith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mwaynesmith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-client-timeout/16283 "2017-12-11T22:56:17Z")

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We would like to force logout on Mobile clients after a specific period of inactivity and enforce new login process. Any one having performed this before.

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## [PostgreSQL Replication and Ignition Redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-replication-and-ignition-redundancy/12298)

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**Author:** [@jjfaith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jjfaith)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-replication-and-ignition-redundancy/12298 "2017-12-11T21:11:03Z")

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Hello, I am the database developer setting up replication for PostgreSQL 9.6. Our project is also using Ignition with Redundancy setup. Has anyone used this setup with redundancy setup on both Ignition and PostgreSQL…

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## [OPC questions - differences between opc.readValue and tag.read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-questions-differences-between-opc-readvalue-and-tag-read/16277)

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**Author:** [@tkelch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tkelch)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-questions-differences-between-opc-readvalue-and-tag-read/16277 "2017-12-11T21:02:42Z")

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I have some specific questions regarding how the OPC server is working behind the scenes and the recommend methods for scripting when reading/writing OPC tags. Is the sample handshake analysis below correct? tag.read/w…

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## [Postgres 10 troubles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgres-10-troubles/16275)

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**Author:** [@Brian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgres-10-troubles/16275 "2017-12-11T20:57:20Z")

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Has anyone had trouble with using Postgresql version 10 (I'm on ignition version 7.8.4)? I just upgraded one of my production databases from 9.6. I'm only using that db for some transaction group stuff, not my main his…

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## [Transaction Groups: SQL server returned incomplete repsonse](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-sql-server-returned-incomplete-repsonse/16282)

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**Author:** [@Hazmat480](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hazmat480)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-sql-server-returned-incomplete-repsonse/16282 "2017-12-11T17:51:57Z")

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I am using Ignition version 7.8.4. We had to shutdown the server for a power outage. When it came back up 5 of the 18 transaction groups are failing. The error I get is; Error forwarding data: SQL Server returned an inco…

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## [Make Power Tables Sort by Time Stamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-power-tables-sort-by-time-stamp/16271)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-power-tables-sort-by-time-stamp/16271 "2017-12-11T17:51:02Z")

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I think I've tried everything here, however I can't get my data to sort from an ascending value, instead of descending. IE I want the newest data in the table first, not vice versa. I'd love some insight on this, thank…

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## [OPC DA Redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-redundancy/16287)

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**Author:** [@jlteel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlteel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-redundancy/16287 "2017-12-11T17:42:50Z")

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I have a pair of redundant Ignition gateways that I would like to connect to a separate pair of redundant OPC DA servers. So this is a total of four servers. The OPC DA servers do not have a way to offer any kind of redu…

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## [Error Invoking (Screen doesn't open)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-invoking-screen-doesnt-open/16286)

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**Author:** [@Campos\_04](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Campos_04)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-invoking-screen-doesnt-open/16286 "2017-12-11T17:10:44Z")

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I was working on this screen when a connection error with the server occur. After that asked me to retrive the project. Once I did't the screen was frozen. The window was closed and when try to reopen the next error come…

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## [Scripting: "Can't Convert 'x' to double"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-cant-convert-x-to-double/16054)

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**Author:** [@steven.tolnai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steven.tolnai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-cant-convert-x-to-double/16054 "2017-12-11T12:53:39Z")

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Greetings, I am working on a project that displays how long until a PM needs to be performed on a robot. The PLC has an "Hours" and "Minutes" that it receives from each robot. This has worked fine to simply display the …

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