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**Author:** [@solam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/solam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-to-bootstrap-a-module-development-for-a-beginner/12723 "2017-02-27T15:02:18Z")
Hello, I am a complete Ignition user. I have been tasked with developing an Ignition module which can listen to a TCP socket and call a registered script. I would like to ask if any body could give me some guidance o… --- ## [Jobs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jobs/12713)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jobs/12713 "2017-02-27T14:15:49Z")
Is there any place to post job information? Forum? I am looking to bring on another engineer and would like them to be familiar with Ignition and am striking out with the regular job posting channels... --- ## [Issues with serialization in a TransferHandler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-serialization-in-a-transferhandler/12718)
**Author:** [@JimBranKelly1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JimBranKelly1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-serialization-in-a-transferhandler/12718 "2017-02-27T14:12:27Z")
In implementing a drag and drop functionality, I am trying to get a reference to the source component transferred to the drop site. For my initial attempts, I was doing my own serialization of the data and the component… --- ## [Most efficient tag binding method?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/most-efficient-tag-binding-method/12715)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/most-efficient-tag-binding-method/12715 "2017-02-25T00:07:28Z")
I've got a popup window that opens when an operator clicks on the object on an overview page. I'm getting data from a modbus device so I've added all my tags from the PLC to a folder named tagDB. While I technically co… --- ## [Get tag description from RSLogix](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-tag-description-from-rslogix/12719)
**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-tag-description-from-rslogix/12719 "2017-02-24T21:16:39Z")
Hello, There was a post a while ago that said this is possible but I cannot figure out how. I would like to use the description that’s already included in the PLC (in this case, the text “Energize to open, but physical… --- ## [Paging table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paging-table/12717)
**Author:** [@StepanenkoPaul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StepanenkoPaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paging-table/12717 "2017-02-24T20:43:29Z")
May be who knows how make table with paging? Example: i have 100 rows in dataset. I need display in table only 20 rows. And using buttons to switch next page with 20 rows --- ## [Multiline Column Power Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiline-column-power-table/12432)
**Author:** [@brandon222](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiline-column-power-table/12432 "2017-02-24T20:18:07Z")
I was wondering if there is a way to make a column a multiline so that all words fit nicely. I have read there may be a way to do this using Java Swing JTable. Am I correct on this or is there another way. --- ## [Is it possible to show tag history binding underlying SQL?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-show-tag-history-binding-underlying-sql/12704)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-show-tag-history-binding-underlying-sql/12704 "2017-02-24T19:36:48Z")
I’m working on an energy metering project to learn Ignition and finish up with a useful application. Question Is it possible to view the underlying SQL for a Tag History binding (such as the one below) so that I can us… --- ## [Forum Index Page won't load](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forum-index-page-wont-load/12701)
**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forum-index-page-wont-load/12701 "2017-02-24T13:35:29Z")
When I try to access the forums here while logged in, the index.php is returning Error 500 I can access the forum using other URLs like view, etc. If I logout, I can then access the index until I login again. I ha… --- ## [Why does Ignition need rot13 encoding scripts?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-does-ignition-need-rot13-encoding-scripts/12709)
**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-does-ignition-need-rot13-encoding-scripts/12709 "2017-02-23T20:40:32Z")
I was looking at the python library and noticed that there was a rot13 script in the of the standard libraries. I found it very funny. I haven't thought about rot13 in nearly 20 years. I don't know why I would ever need … --- ## [A mystery in extension functions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-mystery-in-extension-functions/12693)
**Author:** [@JimBranKelly1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JimBranKelly1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-mystery-in-extension-functions/12693 "2017-02-23T19:30:40Z")
I am having trouble getting the default presentation of an extension function within the “scripting” dialog correct. To illustrate the problem I’ve set up two pretty much identical extension functions in the bean info c… --- ## [RGB values by Ip Camera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rgb-values-by-ip-camera/12452)
**Author:** [@PaoloPK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PaoloPK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rgb-values-by-ip-camera/12452 "2017-02-23T18:32:24Z")
Hi, you can get the RGB values of an image produced by Ip Camera for the control process ? I have a timer and every 60 seconds do a image. Script to timer if (event.source.value == 30): image = system.print.creat… --- ## [Find which windows and templates are dependent on a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-which-windows-and-templates-are-dependent-on-a-template/12515)
**Author:** [@bfaivre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfaivre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-which-windows-and-templates-are-dependent-on-a-template/12515 "2017-02-23T17:45:13Z")
Hi, Does anyone know of an easy way to do this? I have a defined template. I would love to see which other templates and windows are dependent (using) this template. Thanks In Advance, Brian --- ## [Custom method on button component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-on-button-component/12371)
**Author:** [@roshanbhosale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roshanbhosale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-on-button-component/12371 "2017-02-23T01:00:49Z")
is it possible to write a custom method on button component which reads value from number of text fields and enters the value one by one into the tags?? --- ## [Access Alarm Associated Data Property From Client?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-alarm-associated-data-property-from-client/12124)
**Author:** [@mattjdial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mattjdial)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-alarm-associated-data-property-from-client/12124 "2017-02-23T00:49:43Z")
Hi, I'm wanting to give users the ability to view/modify the string stored in Associated Data attached to a tag's alarm. It's an effort to provide an interface for end users to dictate their own Alarm Description durin… --- ## [Siemens S7-1200 CPU + Tags Quality \[CONFIG\_ERROR\](Now Stale)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-1200-cpu-tags-quality-config-error-now-stale/11976)
**Author:** [@StefanGronberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StefanGronberg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-1200-cpu-tags-quality-config-error-now-stale/11976 "2017-02-23T00:34:57Z")
Hi. We recently got our ignition connected to the S7-1200 PLC, but any and all tags added to ignition get "\[CONFIG\_ERROR\] null" PUT/GET is enabled in the plc. I have added tags like DB44,X122.0 which is a boolean in DB… --- ## [Active Directory Hybrid problems with Rosters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-hybrid-problems-with-rosters/12694)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-hybrid-problems-with-rosters/12694 "2017-02-22T16:47:41Z")
I'm using an Active Directory Internal Hybrid user source with the internal default user source as backup and it seemed to be working well until we lost connection to the AD from the site (the AD server is off-site but c… --- ## [High CPU on client PC whenever a certain client is running](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-on-client-pc-whenever-a-certain-client-is-running/12700)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-on-client-pc-whenever-a-certain-client-is-running/12700 "2017-02-22T16:25:23Z")
I've recently made a new project, and when I launch a client (either published or staging), it takes up about 50% of the CPU on the client computer, just when sitting idle. I tried some of our other larger projects to ma… --- ## [Module/Driver Settings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-driver-settings/12614)
**Author:** [@nifemi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nifemi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-driver-settings/12614 "2017-02-22T14:03:42Z")
Hello all, I've recently started playing with a module that should be able to modify the settings of any device it finds running on the gateway. This works well enough, when the device is provided by my own custom dr… --- ## [Alarm not firing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-not-firing/12691)
**Author:** [@Mac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-not-firing/12691 "2017-02-21T23:00:48Z")
I am evaluating the Alarm module to send SMS alarms. I have succeeded using a PLC bit to trigger the alarm and send message so that construct works. Next I needed to use Kepware to connect to iFix database using OPC-… --- ## [Give Text Field Focus on Window Load](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/give-text-field-focus-on-window-load/12698)
**Author:** [@buck2825](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/buck2825)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/give-text-field-focus-on-window-load/12698 "2017-02-21T19:44:42Z")
so far I have... on the Event Handlers Script, visionWindow, visionWindowOpened of my window I have event.source.getComponent("rootContainer").getComponent("txtTranxferID").requestFocusInWindow() this returns, TypeErr… --- ## [Client module with sql tag read?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-module-with-sql-tag-read/12699)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-module-with-sql-tag-read/12699 "2017-02-21T19:21:21Z")
Hi, I try to read sql tags in the client context of a module and I have the following error : com.inductiveautomation.ignition.client.gateway\_interface.GatewayException: Unable to locate function ‘SQLTags.read’ client… --- ## [Error importing Dataset tag with byte\[\] as data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-importing-dataset-tag-with-byte-as-data/12636)
**Author:** [@drojas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drojas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-importing-dataset-tag-with-byte-as-data/12636 "2017-02-21T18:45:58Z")
Hello, below are files showing an error caused by importing tags that contain byte\[\] array data. I am using byte\[\] to store an image returned by a MSSQL query. The database table contains a column of blob datatype. I … --- ## [Table tool only returns first row in time period](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-tool-only-returns-first-row-in-time-period/12674)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-tool-only-returns-first-row-in-time-period/12674 "2017-02-21T00:59:47Z")
I’ve been looking at this problem on and off for several days. The table tool is only returning the first row of the selection date range and changes when I change the start date. I have independently confirmed the data … --- ## [Tag Providers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-providers/12688)
**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-providers/12688 "2017-02-20T16:48:24Z")
Hello, I’m trying to monitor tags by scan class and it looks like that changed in 7.9. Is there anywhere in 7.9 to look at the Last Exec and Next Exec in real time? The screen I found in 7.9 lacks the date time and wh… --- ## [Read column header from dataset TAG?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-column-header-from-dataset-tag/12695)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-column-header-from-dataset-tag/12695 "2017-02-19T16:14:01Z")
Trying to make a popup with a power table that will dynamically adjust to the contents of of a dataset stored in a tag. Is there a scripting method that returns the column header data only? I'm doing some scripting to… --- ## [Easy way to tell which graphic templates are unused?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-way-to-tell-which-graphic-templates-are-unused/12485)
**Author:** [@JMcguigan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JMcguigan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-way-to-tell-which-graphic-templates-are-unused/12485 "2017-02-18T00:53:04Z")
We have a project with large number of graphic templates, some of which are unused. I'd like to delete the unused templates. Is there a quick way to determine that a graphic template is not referenced at all in a parti… --- ## [APP for forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/app-for-forum/12474)
**Author:** [@bizz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bizz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/app-for-forum/12474 "2017-02-17T19:09:13Z")
Hi all There is an Android APP for smartphone/tablet for use this forum? --- ## [Power Table Header cell spacing/padding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-header-cell-spacing-padding/12500)
**Author:** [@jerry101](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jerry101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-header-cell-spacing-padding/12500 "2017-02-17T19:03:25Z")
I am setting the header alignment in the "configureHeaderStyle" function but i can't seem to find how i can set a padding or cell spacing for the header. When aligning it puts the text right on the edge. I know for the… --- ## [Paintable canvas - Circular text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas-circular-text/12527)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas-circular-text/12527 "2017-02-17T17:33:22Z")
I've managed to create circular bar in paintable canvas, something like this (smaller one is mine): \[attachment=2\]dashboard\_cr.png\[/attachment\]\[attachment=1\]quality\_bar.PNG\[/attachment\] But my knowledge of java (java2D… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1709) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1711)