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**Author:** [@user1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/navigation-write-window-and-parameters-to-client-tag-dataset/15775 "2017-10-27T17:21:38Z")
Please bare with me, as i'm pretty new to Ignition. I have a project that consists of a tabstrip type navigation, with 4 tabs that swap to 4 different windows, and a back and forward button next to the tabs. One of the… --- ## [Micrologix 1200 PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1200-plc/15725)
**Author:** [@Raheel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raheel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1200-plc/15725 "2017-10-27T16:48:03Z")
I have one Siemens PLC S7-1200 which easily be connected with Ignition now i am facing problem to connect Micrologix 1200 PLC serial port is available Can I connect Micrologix 1200 PLC with ignition without using NEt EN… --- ## [Open About Window in vision client without using the help menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-about-window-in-vision-client-without-using-the-help-menu/15790)
**Author:** [@brandon1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-about-window-in-vision-client-without-using-the-help-menu/15790 "2017-10-27T12:28:18Z")
Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to open the about window on an Ignition client without using the help menu? I know the diagnostics can be opened with system.gui.openDiagnostics but I don't see a similar method… --- ## [EasyChart XTraceLabel with multiple pens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-xtracelabel-with-multiple-pens/15779)
**Author:** [@Myllka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Myllka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-xtracelabel-with-multiple-pens/15779 "2017-10-27T08:11:03Z")
Hi, I’m having trouble with the getXTraceLabel function from the easyChart. I have 2 kind of pens: one with usual float value, no problem with this one, and another which has some status (3 for now) and an associated m… --- ## [Alarm Pipeline Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-problem/8072)
**Author:** [@Manuel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Manuel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-problem/8072 "2017-10-26T20:43:31Z")
Hi guys, I'm having a problem setting up the alarming system. I want to get emails when tags' values are out of range, I have create a very simple pipeline for this (Start -\>Notification Block), I tested it using the … --- ## [system.net.httpGet vs requests.get](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpget-vs-requests-get/15757)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpget-vs-requests-get/15757 "2017-10-26T20:12:31Z")
Hi, I have been using Ignitions built in function system.net.httpGet(url,headerValues,useCaches) Which has been working, but is not providing any useful info when something goes wrong. So in order to examine the htt… --- ## [Integer math help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integer-math-help/15783)
**Author:** [@lujackso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lujackso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integer-math-help/15783 "2017-10-26T19:10:17Z")
We are trying to set the date and time to a device over Modbus. The spec for the device seems easy, just not sure if ignition has the math to do it. You just set a few registers, but here is the problem. On a single reg… --- ## [Standard transaction group missed trigger events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/standard-transaction-group-missed-trigger-events/15780)
**Author:** [@tmcauliff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmcauliff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/standard-transaction-group-missed-trigger-events/15780 "2017-10-26T17:47:08Z")
I have a standard transaction group with the sole purpose of executing a query tag at the top of the hour. I know there are similar posts asking how to accomplish this. That is not the question, not looking for suggestio… --- ## [Read data script for TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-script-for-tcp/12123)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-script-for-tcp/12123 "2017-10-26T15:50:54Z")
Hello and welcome to my newest challenge. I have some python2 source code from a manufacturer of Eddy current devices. I was able to adapt the WRITE code to control the device in a script module but am having some troubl… --- ## [Convert table to power table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-table-to-power-table/15778)
**Author:** [@gary.bizzotto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gary.bizzotto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-table-to-power-table/15778 "2017-10-26T15:08:35Z")
Hi I have created a table and in this table put some data with tag history function. now I want create a power table and put the tag history that i vave created on the the power table for have more function. Is possible … --- ## [Window popup time of day](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-popup-time-of-day/4736)
**Author:** [@JohnLynx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JohnLynx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-popup-time-of-day/4736 "2017-10-26T14:29:23Z")
I would like to be able to open a window at a specific time of day. Appreciate any help on this. --- ## [Gradient expression for FillPaint property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gradient-expression-for-fillpaint-property/10814)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gradient-expression-for-fillpaint-property/10814 "2017-10-26T08:03:33Z")
Hi, is it possible to set a rectangle FillPaint property to a gradient color by using an expression based on some variable values? (I'm using Ignition 7.8.0) Thank you in advance --- ## [Multi Monitor setup / switching monitors OFF and back ON](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-monitor-setup-switching-monitors-off-and-back-on/15776)
**Author:** [@mik977](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mik977)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-monitor-setup-switching-monitors-off-and-back-on/15776 "2017-10-26T00:03:43Z")
My client uses 4 monitors for a single Ignition client. So 4 desktops are opened on 4 monitors. All is fine so far. However, if a monitor is switched off the desktop residing on that monitor is moved to another screen. S… --- ## [Alarm Configuration return hostname?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-configuration-return-hostname/15770)
**Author:** [@fivecents](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fivecents)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-configuration-return-hostname/15770 "2017-10-25T16:07:11Z")
In Alarm Configuration notification how would you return hostname and Device name in Custom Subject or Custom message? --- ## [Add date(day/month/year) to notification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-date-day-month-year-to-notification/15768)
**Author:** [@fivecents](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fivecents)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-date-day-month-year-to-notification/15768 "2017-10-25T14:58:21Z")
At {eventTime|hh:mm:ss} works for time(hours, minutes, seconds) but would like to add day, month and year. --- ## [Just a simple thank you](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/just-a-simple-thank-you/15769)
**Author:** [@cmisztur2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmisztur2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/just-a-simple-thank-you/15769 "2017-10-25T14:29:05Z")
I have been pounding away at Ignition for the past three weeks straight and I have to say it has been an awesome experience. The community and the development workflow is just awesome! --- ## [Where Templates are used](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-templates-are-used/15766)
**Author:** [@Kraenbring](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kraenbring)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-templates-are-used/15766 "2017-10-25T14:28:18Z")
Is there a function/method for searching a project and finding where a specific template is being used in windows or in other templates? We have some rather large projects and I don't want to have to open each page and … --- ## [Mobile To Open Clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-to-open-clients/15712)
**Author:** [@giuseppe.teobaldo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giuseppe.teobaldo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-to-open-clients/15712 "2017-10-25T09:46:02Z")
Sorry I would like to open a client on your PC as if I were a cell phone https://192.168.1.1:8080/main/system/mobile and up to here no problem. I would then create a button that allows me to open a client how can i do it… --- ## [Chinese char not display correct](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chinese-char-not-display-correct/14912)
**Author:** [@yao.hu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yao.hu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chinese-char-not-display-correct/14912 "2017-10-25T07:18:31Z")
Hi there , I am new to ignition. Just curious that, is anyone who ever work with Chinese char in the script ? For example, in the demo project form induction, in the database manipulation window. If we select an Chinese … --- ## [Custom property change using filterAlarm function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-property-change-using-filteralarm-function/15762)
**Author:** [@kenny](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kenny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-property-change-using-filteralarm-function/15762 "2017-10-24T21:15:34Z")
Hi there, I’m trying to change the state of a custom property (activeAlarm) attached to an alarm status table. The filter section of the code works, but I’m not sure of the right scripting commands to tell the system to… --- ## [Limiting return data to a power table with a select query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limiting-return-data-to-a-power-table-with-a-select-query/15747)
**Author:** [@jshaffer09](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jshaffer09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limiting-return-data-to-a-power-table-with-a-select-query/15747 "2017-10-24T18:40:53Z")
This is the example. I get errors when I add the Limit 1000. Any Ideas SELECT \* FROM table Where equipment # =1 Order by Timestamp desc limit 1000 --- ## [File Access on host from remote client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-access-on-host-from-remote-client/741)
**Author:** [@adamabelew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamabelew)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-access-on-host-from-remote-client/741 "2017-10-24T17:14:21Z")
I am looking to have the ability to view pdf files that reside on the host client from any of the remote clients. Specifically I have a pdf viewer with a file explorer on the same window to select which pdf file to view… --- ## [Java 6 unsigned entry in resource](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-6-unsigned-entry-in-resource/15760)
**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-6-unsigned-entry-in-resource/15760 "2017-10-24T14:21:23Z")
We are currently upgrading Ignition from 7.8.3 to 7.9.4. It's working for users with Java 8, but users with Java 6 are getting the following error when trying to start a client: Unable to launch the application. com.… --- ## [Printing Components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-components/15759)
**Author:** [@adnanS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adnanS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-components/15759 "2017-10-24T09:57:10Z")
Hi, I have a problem with printing components. I have a table that is too big for the page and so it automatically creates a scrollbar for the operator to scroll through, which is perfect, but I have trouble when I com… --- ## [Sending Firebase notifications from Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-firebase-notifications-from-ignition/15199)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-firebase-notifications-from-ignition/15199 "2017-10-23T18:26:53Z")
Hi all, I need to send some realtime Firebase notifications out of my Ignition project, based on some tag events (on the other side, some operators with Android based devices will receive those notifications from the Fir… --- ## [Template Canvas set scrollbar position?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-set-scrollbar-position/15752)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-set-scrollbar-position/15752 "2017-10-23T17:47:53Z")
I have a number of templates in a template canvas, and depending on the active process I want to "jump" to the position of a specific template in the canvas when the window is opened. If you navigate away from a window t… --- ## [SQL query of only specified rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-of-only-specified-rows/15718)
**Author:** [@gcampbell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gcampbell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-of-only-specified-rows/15718 "2017-10-23T16:17:36Z")
Hello all, I am having a little difficulty here. I have to run a daily automated report that pulls data from the previous 24 hour period. The DB records data every minute and I have the below instruction that works great… --- ## [Using Instance Names in tag paths that need square brackets](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-instance-names-in-tag-paths-that-need-square-brackets/15722)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-instance-names-in-tag-paths-that-need-square-brackets/15722 "2017-10-23T15:17:31Z")
I am working with premade UDTs that address each tag in a UDT by a couple of parameters then the instance name. The problem is, to fit with the actual OPC tag path, I need to use square brackets in the tag path, which me… --- ## [Tag Values for Alarming on Redudancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-values-for-alarming-on-redudancy/15750)
**Author:** [@kruse.andrew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kruse.andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-values-for-alarming-on-redudancy/15750 "2017-10-23T15:13:04Z")
What is the values for these tags when the redundant system becomes active? --- ## [Modbus TCP Addressing issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-addressing-issue/15701)
**Author:** [@pascal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-addressing-issue/15701 "2017-10-23T09:03:45Z")
Hello, I need some help with modbus addressing. We have a device installed on a site and we would like to retrieve data from this device. Here is the address table : We only have 3 registers to read but I can’t figu… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1674) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1676)