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## [Using Data Types Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-data-types-parameters/11843)

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**Author:** [@eyudes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eyudes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-data-types-parameters/11843 "2017-12-11T07:49:50Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to use datatypes parameters to get a more complex structure. To do this I have some parameters and I make the OPC item path with them but the problem is that I need to make a calculation to …

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## [Pop up calendar increase/expand size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pop-up-calendar-increase-expand-size/16273)

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**Author:** [@prithvidesai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prithvidesai)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pop-up-calendar-increase-expand-size/16273 "2017-12-09T17:37:14Z")

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Is it possible to increase/expand Pop up calendar size. We are using it for touch screen, and date time selection buttons are tiny for touch screen use. I tried increasing font size but it distorts the object. Thanks.

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## [Referring to disabled tags in an expression tag (in the same UDT)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referring-to-disabled-tags-in-an-expression-tag-in-the-same-udt/16265)

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**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referring-to-disabled-tags-in-an-expression-tag-in-the-same-udt/16265 "2017-12-09T00:46:53Z")

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I'm having an issue - I have an expression tag that counts on several other tags inside its instance of a UDT. The problem is, one or more of these may be disabled - in this case, the expression should read it as 0 but i…

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## [Make smaller bars primary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-smaller-bars-primary/16270)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-smaller-bars-primary/16270 "2017-12-09T00:07:20Z")

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..................................Nevermind!

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## [Published Project Faulting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/published-project-faulting/16254)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/published-project-faulting/16254 "2017-12-08T23:20:27Z")

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I've created a project window with two easy charts, and two power tables The easy charts are a visualization of the data in the corresponding table; ie they're using the same tags. When I preview it, everything works jus…

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## [Table Design Headers in Excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-design-headers-in-excel/16268)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-design-headers-in-excel/16268 "2017-12-08T23:11:06Z")

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How do I keep the headers on a table, but not have them interrupt the data when it's in CSV, and pulled up in excel? It shows the range of data, and where the next page starts (in excel) it has the headers again. I need …

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## [Electronic Signature](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/electronic-signature/16262)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/electronic-signature/16262 "2017-12-08T21:17:18Z")

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I have an Ignition application where an operator electronic signature is required. Has anyone had any success with electronic signature pads and Ignition. End goal is to have the electronic signature image stored with a …

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## [Script error dialogue lacking information](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-error-dialogue-lacking-information/16256)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-error-dialogue-lacking-information/16256 "2017-12-08T17:39:42Z")

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There seems to be a lack of detail in the error dialogue for script errors, not sure if it occurs with other areas as well. For example: I have no idea what component the error is occurring on in the above screensho…

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## [ViewMarq Carriage Return Modbus Command String](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/viewmarq-carriage-return-modbus-command-string/16263)

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**Author:** [@alexmarcy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alexmarcy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/viewmarq-carriage-return-modbus-command-string/16263 "2017-12-08T17:23:51Z")

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I have a ViewMarq sign I am trying to send a modbus command string to at address 411000. I can send values to other registers no problem, for example Numeric Variable 1 at 40100. The tag value at 411000 changes when …

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## [Run a tag value changed not changed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-a-tag-value-changed-not-changed/16253)

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**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-a-tag-value-changed-not-changed/16253 "2017-12-08T12:05:19Z")

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I am collecting out feed data. I have a tag called total\_outfeed. Right now this is the only tag I can access on the plc. I have a Valuechanged script that calculates the current value by subtracting current value - prev…

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## [Invalid folder structure for UDT Member](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invalid-folder-structure-for-udt-member/14139)

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**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invalid-folder-structure-for-udt-member/14139 "2017-12-07T23:06:52Z")

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Trying to make a UDT involving composition. I have a Parent UDT called "QATest" that contains several Child UDT's which are a slightly expanded "Real" tags. I am getting the following error in the Gateway console when c…

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## [Setting Locale at Client startup, user.getOrDefault(user.Language) returns None](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-locale-at-client-startup-user-getordefault-user-language-returns-none/16252)

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**Author:** [@cesrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cesrom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-locale-at-client-startup-user-getordefault-user-language-returns-none/16252 "2017-12-07T21:50:37Z")

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In my projects I am using AD-Internal, and at Client startup I try to set the user's preferred Language. One thing that I have noticed is that in order to retrieve a not None value for a user's Language I have to manua…

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## [Docked Navigation window width scaling issues 4K monitor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-navigation-window-width-scaling-issues-4k-monitor/16248)

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**Author:** [@kredilla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kredilla)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-navigation-window-width-scaling-issues-4k-monitor/16248 "2017-12-07T16:37:16Z")

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Hello all, I'm trying to set up an Ignition project for a 55" touchscreen 4K monitor, and I'm running into some issues with scaling from the designer to the monitor! I did some reading around the forums and there have be…

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## [Does Tag History have to be on for making a report?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-tag-history-have-to-be-on-for-making-a-report/16242)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-tag-history-have-to-be-on-for-making-a-report/16242 "2017-12-07T16:26:30Z")

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I've set some tags into a timeseries chart and it comes up empty on the preview.

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## [Bar chart - value axis text formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-value-axis-text-formatting/6164)

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**Author:** [@pat.stave](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-value-axis-text-formatting/6164 "2017-12-07T14:10:51Z")

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I have created a simple histogram of machine fault codes from a bar chart. The values of the faults are incremented by “1” when a fault occurs. How can i format the text of the value axis ticks so that it will not disp…

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## [Heavy CPU and RAM Usage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/heavy-cpu-and-ram-usage/16202)

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**Author:** [@jal.panchal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jal.panchal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/heavy-cpu-and-ram-usage/16202 "2017-12-07T13:35:34Z")

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Hi, I have been using Ignition on a Windows and Linux OS for over a year now. When I run Ignition Designer/ Client the CPU usage shoots up to 80 % and RAM usage shoots up to 4GB from "Java(TM) Platform SE binary" an…

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## [Reporting Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-interface/16245)

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**Author:** [@htc\_michael.frizzari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/htc_michael.frizzari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-interface/16245 "2017-12-07T13:23:57Z")

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Good Morning, lately I need to use Reporting Interface to create some statics reports on Ignition 7.8.0. All functionality works correctly, but I have a serious problem with Designer. After 5/10 minutes more or less, the…

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## [Connection to clienr slow/freezing on low bandwidth connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-to-clienr-slow-freezing-on-low-bandwidth-connection/16244)

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**Author:** [@TimHanily](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimHanily)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-to-clienr-slow-freezing-on-low-bandwidth-connection/16244 "2017-12-07T13:21:50Z")

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We have a project which will be accessed by clients on tablets over wifi. During testing we have found the client will freeze up when accessing the more complex pages. The client stays frozon even if it is left for a whi…

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## [Trying to wake machine with code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-wake-machine-with-code/16231)

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**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-wake-machine-with-code/16231 "2017-12-07T04:13:31Z")

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Hello, We are using Ignition as an HMI solution on a number of Linux machines. There is logic across all clients for popping up a window specific to that client when something bad happens. Problem we are currently fa…

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## [SECS/GEM Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/secs-gem-module/6732)

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**Author:** [@nmudge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nmudge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/secs-gem-module/6732 "2017-12-07T03:13:24Z")

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The SECS/GEM Module enables Ignition projects and third-party applications to communicate with semiconductor fab equipment. The module utilizes the HSMS-SS and SECS II standards to communicate with equipment over TCP/IP …

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## [Dynamic Google Maps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-google-maps/16051)

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**Author:** [@neill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/neill)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-google-maps/16051 "2017-12-07T00:52:10Z")

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Hello, I have recently started a project where our client has a large number (\>100) of remote sites in various regions. They have requested an interactive map element to indicate the location and status of these sites.…

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## [Table with data from SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-with-data-from-sql/16240)

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**Author:** [@danewilbanks1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danewilbanks1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-with-data-from-sql/16240 "2017-12-06T23:33:04Z")

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I have the set tags I need in historical mode, and they're running data to a SQL server. I wanted to make a basic table to go under a live graph of said data values. When dragging and dropping this data into the table, i…

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## [Multiple records in sqlth\_te with the same "created" timestamp for the same tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-records-in-sqlth-te-with-the-same-created-timestamp-for-the-same-tag/16239)

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**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-records-in-sqlth-te-with-the-same-created-timestamp-for-the-same-tag/16239 "2017-12-06T22:07:18Z")

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I have multiple records in the sqlth\_te table with the same "created" timestamp for the same tag. It is happening sporadically on various tags. Sometime there is a correlation that it will happen on a few different tags…

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## [Help with .doClick() function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-doclick-function/16235)

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**Author:** [@reed.hoffmaster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/reed.hoffmaster)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-doclick-function/16235 "2017-12-06T21:26:32Z")

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Hello (Running 7.9) I am trying to click a button from the Tag Events, Value Changed script section. For some reason I cannon get by button to click. The first action (swapTo) is being performed properly, but not the…

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## [Eaton XV HMI/PLC Connectivity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eaton-xv-hmi-plc-connectivity/16210)

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**Author:** [@ssilk76](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ssilk76)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eaton-xv-hmi-plc-connectivity/16210 "2017-12-06T13:35:18Z")

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I have a project coming up that will require bringing an Eaton XV102 HMI/PLC online with ignition. Anyone have any experience with this PLC unit and Ignition? Reading the manual gives me no indication of Modbus TCP cap…

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## [invokeAsync decorator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invokeasync-decorator/16226)

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**Author:** [@cmisztur2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmisztur2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invokeasync-decorator/16226 "2017-12-06T05:45:36Z")

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Does anyone have an example of using system.util.invokeAsynchronous as a decorator? goal: @async def someVoidFunc(param1,param2): print str(param1 + param2)

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## [DNP3 Event buffer backfill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-event-buffer-backfill/16224)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-event-buffer-backfill/16224 "2017-12-06T01:24:35Z")

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Hi, I can't find much info on the DNP3 driver in Ignition in terms of what parts of the DNP3 protocol have been implemented. One important feature that is a necessity for all of our water projects is the DNP3 event buffe…

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## [Where to check system.util.getLogger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-to-check-system-util-getlogger/16220)

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**Author:** [@sarathtumuluri](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sarathtumuluri)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-to-check-system-util-getlogger/16220 "2017-12-05T20:25:22Z")

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Hello Everyone, i really dont understand where should i check the logs information that i am trying to track of errors in gateway script, help ASAP will be appreciated.

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## [Uploading csv file from Local machine to the remote server by FTP protocol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uploading-csv-file-from-local-machine-to-the-remote-server-by-ftp-protocol/16215)

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**Author:** [@dya4enko.serj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dya4enko.serj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uploading-csv-file-from-local-machine-to-the-remote-server-by-ftp-protocol/16215 "2017-12-05T16:25:40Z")

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Hello, everybody! I need yor advice. I have a task and it’s uploading a CSV file, that was generated and saved by ignition with the special skript on local server, to the remote server using FTP protocol. How i can real…

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## [Animation of an object with a timer from right to left](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/animation-of-an-object-with-a-timer-from-right-to-left/16175)

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**Author:** [@juliorosales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juliorosales)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/animation-of-an-object-with-a-timer-from-right-to-left/16175 "2017-12-04T21:37:51Z")

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Does anybody have an idea of how to animate an object using a timer from right to left on my screen?

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