# Latest

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## [SNMP connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/snmp-connection/15982)

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**Author:** [@giulianacaula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giulianacaula)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/snmp-connection/15982 "2017-11-16T01:00:30Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m starting a new project to monitor the plant network. I’ll use Kymera's SNMP module. Is there some guide on how to use it in Ignition? I have a cisco switch I can make some test with. I put the IP ad…

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## [Dynamically resize and placing compnents at runtime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-resize-and-placing-compnents-at-runtime/716)

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**Author:** [@Kyle\_Chase](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Chase)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-resize-and-placing-compnents-at-runtime/716 "2017-11-15T23:49:16Z")

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Hey Guys. I have developed a function that will dynamically resize and move components on a screen at runtime. I often find there simply isnt enough screen space to adequately fit all the compenents I desire at one tim…

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## [system.tag.editAlarmConfig on UDT instance - Ignition 7.9.4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-editalarmconfig-on-udt-instance-ignition-7-9-4/15996)

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**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-editalarmconfig-on-udt-instance-ignition-7-9-4/15996 "2017-11-15T19:22:21Z")

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Hi, Is there something broken with this scripting function regarding UDT instances, or is it not meant to be used for other than "flat" tags? When I try to update some associated data properties in a UDT, all other pro…

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## [Delete records older than:](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-records-older-than/16007)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-records-older-than/16007 "2017-11-15T17:30:57Z")

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We just upgraded our SQLBridge system from 7.7.8 to 7.9.4 last week. i noticed this week a few of our transaction groups that were set to retain data for 30 days had the data in there respective tables deleted at about t…

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## [When to use "retain rows"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-to-use-retain-rows/16000)

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**Author:** [@Sanderd17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanderd17)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-to-use-retain-rows/16000 "2017-11-15T17:08:04Z")

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When you query a table, you have the option to check "retain rows". I'm wondering when people use this, where the cache is stored, and when (if ever) the cache is renewed. In our example, we have a rather big DB table …

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## [Google maps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-maps/8224)

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**Author:** [@shv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shv)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-maps/8224 "2017-11-15T16:15:08Z")

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Hello, We are developing a project for a customer who has several factories located in different regions. He is interested in having an initial screen where you can see on a google map the location of their factories.…

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## [Problem with a report datasource query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-a-report-datasource-query/16002)

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**Author:** [@mjcostel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjcostel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-a-report-datasource-query/16002 "2017-11-15T14:56:57Z")

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I am trying to create a query that will pull in different data based on a Where clause manipulation. I want to have a parameter pull from a string tag that will be the column name of the table. The idea being I can dyn…

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## [Cellular Modems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cellular-modems/15929)

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**Author:** [@dcamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cellular-modems/15929 "2017-11-15T14:44:49Z")

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I just wanted to share this with everyone, as some of you may not be aware of all the features offered today with cellular modems. We use Multitech Cellular Modems with Verizon as our Carrier/ISP, and here are just som…

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## [Soap messages - WSDL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/soap-messages-wsdl/14412)

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**Author:** [@giulianacaula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giulianacaula)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/soap-messages-wsdl/14412 "2017-11-15T14:20:55Z")

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Hi! I'm new in Soap and I'm trying to connect to a Web Service and it trows me the error "Access Denied". What this particular web service required is some credentials to be able to use it. I've manage to do in Igniti…

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## [Rapidly deploying Ignition environments on Industrial PCs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rapidly-deploying-ignition-environments-on-industrial-pcs/14894)

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**Author:** [@joe.brodersen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joe.brodersen)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rapidly-deploying-ignition-environments-on-industrial-pcs/14894 "2017-11-15T03:57:03Z")

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I just wanted to see anybody's thoughts on this. My company utilizes HMIs in our OEM systems. The HMI is a large touchscreen attached to an Industrial PC with Ignition installed. We want to be able to deploy Ignition…

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## [Sub menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sub-menu/4915)

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**Author:** [@cacordova](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cacordova)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sub-menu/4915 "2017-11-15T01:02:31Z")

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Hello, I would just like to ask if creating a sub pop up menu possible and how? Thank You :smiley:

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## [Populating Dataset Expression Tag with runScript calling a global shared script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/populating-dataset-expression-tag-with-runscript-calling-a-global-shared-script/15997)

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**Author:** [@bill.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bill.liu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/populating-dataset-expression-tag-with-runscript-calling-a-global-shared-script/15997 "2017-11-15T00:55:43Z")

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I created an expression tag on the gateway with data type set to Dataset. This works correctly: runScript('system.dataset.toDataSet(\[\],\[\])') This doesn't work: runScript('shared.tracking.read\_data\_to\_dataset.r…

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## [Value Precision in a Bar Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-precision-in-a-bar-chart/15985)

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**Author:** [@dturner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dturner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-precision-in-a-bar-chart/15985 "2017-11-14T20:51:34Z")

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I have a bar chart that shows the number of times a particular torque value occurred. The dataset is a comprised of a double for the torque value and an integer for the number of times the torque occurred. In the dataset…

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## [Ignition cannot auto scale on different monitor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cannot-auto-scale-on-different-monitor/15968)

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**Author:** [@jason.ma](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jason.ma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cannot-auto-scale-on-different-monitor/15968 "2017-11-14T16:48:44Z")

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Ignition ver: 7.9.4 Is there anything necessary setting for autocale on different monitor?

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## [Reporting chart component scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-chart-component-scripting/15991)

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**Author:** [@dhananjay\_vichare](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhananjay_vichare)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-chart-component-scripting/15991 "2017-11-14T11:55:26Z")

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I have created "Engg. Unit" script data source to get the Engg. unit from SQL tags. I have configured one Time series chart in report designer. And I want to concat it (axis label + Engg. unit) with my XY chart comp…

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## [Basic Forum Member Edits](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-forum-member-edits/15984)

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**Author:** [@Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Data)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-forum-member-edits/15984 "2017-11-14T01:25:58Z")

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As a "Basic" ranked forum member, are we not allowed to withdraw / delete our posted topic? I found a solution to the posted topic I put up, and felt that withdrawing or deleting the post would be better than causing all…

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## [Ignition Edge Tag History Sync Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-tag-history-sync-issue/15974)

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**Author:** [@amatotek1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amatotek1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-tag-history-sync-issue/15974 "2017-11-14T00:32:32Z")

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Hi there, We are having some difficulty getting the Tag History Sync to work. Edge is connected to a central Full Ignition Gateway over a Gateway Network. The central gateway has a database that allows "Query and Stora…

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## [Tag expression in Switch Block doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-expression-in-switch-block-doesnt-work/15986)

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**Author:** [@pjgonzales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pjgonzales)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-expression-in-switch-block-doesnt-work/15986 "2017-11-13T23:02:19Z")

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I know I'm just overlooking something, but in my alarm pipeline I have a Switch block with at ag expression: tag("tag path") pointing to a Integer tag. On the outputs of the Switch block I have the values 0 and 1 (ju…

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## [Modbus TCP connection problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-connection-problem/15940)

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**Author:** [@Rthan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rthan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-connection-problem/15940 "2017-11-13T21:58:22Z")

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Hi everyone, Probably this is the topic that has already been discussed. I am using Ignition version 7.9.4 to connect to Panasonic FP0H PLCs using Modbus TCP. I am still in the initial stage of device connection. Howeve…

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## [Alarm Module Press 1 to Acknowledge Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-module-press-1-to-acknowledge-issue/15981)

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**Author:** [@Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Data)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-module-press-1-to-acknowledge-issue/15981 "2017-11-13T18:25:04Z")

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Enviroment: Ignition Version 7.9.4 Windows Server 2012 R2 Voice Notification Module 4.9.1 Alarm Notification 4.9.4 TTS Voice English 3.8.2 At one of our installations, we are still experiencing a remote voice call ackn…

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## [Play sound when alarm occurs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-when-alarm-occurs/9118)

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**Author:** [@george](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/george)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-when-alarm-occurs/9118 "2017-11-13T18:39:00Z")

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I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but just thought I'd check. I want to play an audio file when an alarm occurs. I gather this can be accomplished with the Sound Player component. But this needs to be place…

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## [SDK - Apply FormatString to a value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sdk-apply-formatstring-to-a-value/15976)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sdk-apply-formatstring-to-a-value/15976 "2017-11-13T17:09:31Z")

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I'm looking for a way to format a decimal tag value by applying the property formatString tag.getValue().getValue().toString() =\> too many number after the decimal point tag.getAttribute(TagProp.FormatString)

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## [Dynamic image in table results](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-in-table-results/11098)

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**Author:** [@aaronkneeland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aaronkneeland)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-in-table-results/11098 "2017-11-13T16:25:58Z")

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We are trying to create a process where an end user can upload an image to a database as a VARBINARY(MAX) and then later display the stored image (similar to \[byte\] conversion for PDF) in a column of a table. Possible? …

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## [List selectedIndex property changed with lists created from a database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-selectedindex-property-changed-with-lists-created-from-a-database/15972)

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**Author:** [@Dave\_Young](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dave_Young)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-selectedindex-property-changed-with-lists-created-from-a-database/15972 "2017-11-13T13:28:28Z")

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I am trying to use list controls to navigate my database. The first list holds the top level nodes, when one is selected it retrieves the child nodes from the database and puts then in the next list control, this repeats…

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## [Unattended installation fails during a docker build](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unattended-installation-fails-during-a-docker-build/12332)

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**Author:** [@bdinos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bdinos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unattended-installation-fails-during-a-docker-build/12332 "2017-11-12T20:06:15Z")

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Greetings, I am attempting to build a docker container for Ignition. The build fails during the installation with the following error: Problem running post-install step. Installation may not complete correctly Error r…

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## [Two Columns in a Drop Down Box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-columns-in-a-drop-down-box/2908)

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**Author:** [@jk\_Concept](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jk_Concept)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-columns-in-a-drop-down-box/2908 "2017-11-12T18:22:06Z")

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I currently have a single column in my drop down box. “OPTION 1”, “OPTION 2”, “OPTION 3”, and “OPTION 4”. I am able to increase the text size so the it is easily read and works well on a touch screen. Now I would like…

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## [Key-pressed code not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/key-pressed-code-not-working/15958)

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**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/key-pressed-code-not-working/15958 "2017-11-11T04:21:42Z")

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Hi, I’m having some strange behavior in my application. I have created a custom login screen, with key-pressed event for TAB and Enter key. This works fine as long as I have the menu-bar and window menu activated in t…

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## [Getting sort order for Power Table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-sort-order-for-power-table/15963)

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**Author:** [@mschell1978](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mschell1978)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-sort-order-for-power-table/15963 "2017-11-10T21:36:03Z")

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Is there a way to get the sorted row indices from a power table? Basically, after a user has applied the sorting to columns, I need a list of the sorted indices so I can process the underlying dataset based on this sorti…

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## [GPO and Java Updates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gpo-and-java-updates/15960)

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**Author:** [@cmisztur2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmisztur2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gpo-and-java-updates/15960 "2017-11-10T16:25:26Z")

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I think I have asked this before, but I forgot. My problem is that Java updates are pushed out via GPO and when they do, the installed Ignitions apps are removed. Is there a workaround to this... maybe with the Client…

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## [Supported Browsers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/supported-browsers/12274)

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**Author:** [@matt.eaton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.eaton)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/supported-browsers/12274 "2017-11-10T10:48:38Z")

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I upgraded Ignition to 7.9 and all browsers available to my client now show the screenshot below. What are the new supported browsers?

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