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## [Touchscreen Keyboard size / resize](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-keyboard-size-resize/12692)

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**Author:** [@Dannymichaud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dannymichaud)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-keyboard-size-resize/12692 "2017-02-17T14:51:51Z")

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Do anyone know how to fix the size of the touchscreen keyboard?? It's really tooooooooo big

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## [MODBUS RTU connection issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-connection-issue/12071)

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**Author:** [@ksong](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ksong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-connection-issue/12071 "2017-02-17T00:14:50Z")

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Hello, everyone: I am new to ignition and I was trying to connect a MODBUS device on my desktop but could not connect to it. Here is my setup: Ignition installed on my desktop: Version 7.8.3 (b2016061017) 64…

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## [Mobile SCADA: cannot click and drag (swipe) scroll bars](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-scada-cannot-click-and-drag-swipe-scroll-bars/12517)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-scada-cannot-click-and-drag-swipe-scroll-bars/12517 "2017-02-17T00:07:16Z")

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The scroll bars in the mobile version are very slow to operate and don't respond to finger swiping on the scroll bar handle. The handle animates (depressed) on the press event, but swiping up or down does nothing. For …

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## [system.nav.getCurrentWindow() does not work in designer mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-nav-getcurrentwindow-does-not-work-in-designer-mode/12683)

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**Author:** [@gekkoman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gekkoman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-nav-getcurrentwindow-does-not-work-in-designer-mode/12683 "2017-02-16T23:36:19Z")

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system.util.getProjectName() works fine in designer but system.nav.getCurrentWindow() does not Using 7.9 My work around: With component "comp" from target window from com.inductiveautomation.factorypmi.applicati…

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## [Module mongodb not found](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-mongodb-not-found/11731)

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**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-mongodb-not-found/11731 "2017-02-16T23:35:57Z")

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Hi, I created a new module in the marketplace and I load it in the Ignition Gateway. This module is a module with a mongodb jar driver. This is my module in ignition: Name Version License …

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## [Webdev module access request object key](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-module-access-request-object-key/12690)

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**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-module-access-request-object-key/12690 "2017-02-16T23:30:24Z")

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Hi; In a webdev script that responds to a post i would like to access the params in the request object. I use logger = system.util.getLogger("webdevPost") logger.info(str(request.keys())) and can see \[u'header…

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## [Get Ignition connect to Siemens S7-1500 opc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-ignition-connect-to-siemens-s7-1500-opc/11993)

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**Author:** [@StefanGronberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StefanGronberg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-ignition-connect-to-siemens-s7-1500-opc/11993 "2017-02-16T23:29:36Z")

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Hi, we have been trying to get ignition to connect to a siemens S7-1500 cpu. Under OPC-UA -\> Devices we have created a new device, selected Siemens S7-1500 as type. Entered the PLC's IP and saved it. Its status is conn…

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## [Can't choose OPC-DA Connection option in Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-choose-opc-da-connection-option-in-gateway/12196)

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**Author:** [@DanielFVS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DanielFVS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-choose-opc-da-connection-option-in-gateway/12196 "2017-02-16T23:04:48Z")

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\[size=150\]Hello, I wan’t to make an OPC-DA Connection but in the Gateway doesn’t show the option to choose, it just appears the OPC-UA Connection type.\[/size\] \[size=150\]What can cause this problem? I appreciate any ki…

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## [Resize template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resize-template/12689)

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**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resize-template/12689 "2017-02-16T22:30:45Z")

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Is there a way to independently resize templates inside a template repeater? I've tried to adjust the template width and height via script and although it works on the stand-alone template, it does not have any effect w…

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## [Client Inactivity Time Reset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-inactivity-time-reset/12681)

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**Author:** [@g4fernan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/g4fernan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-inactivity-time-reset/12681 "2017-02-16T18:00:09Z")

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Looking for a solution on a multimonitor setup where I can reset the inactivity timer on the client sessions to zero by simulating a mouse movement or keyboard press when any of the other sessions running on the same co…

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## [Loading an icon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-an-icon/12687)

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**Author:** [@JimBranKelly1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JimBranKelly1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-an-icon/12687 "2017-02-16T17:58:41Z")

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I have a property that contains a path to an icon. The path is created using the "ImagePathEditor" class and is of the form "Builtin/icons..." How do I find the absolute URL so that I can load the icon into my componen…

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## [Translation of the confirmation box content](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-of-the-confirmation-box-content/12685)

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**Author:** [@MKL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MKL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-of-the-confirmation-box-content/12685 "2017-02-16T16:14:36Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know how to change the language of the confirmation box "yes" and "no" buttons? I put those words into Translation Manager but it seems not working.

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## [Dynamic binding tags in table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-binding-tags-in-table/12682)

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**Author:** [@StepanenkoPaul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StepanenkoPaul)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-binding-tags-in-table/12682 "2017-02-16T15:53:32Z")

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I have a question about dynamic binding tags in table. I have table with columns: TagName, Description, EngUnits. What i want: execute SQL query, get tagname, description, enguints and get current values of tags using bi…

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## [Thin Client Recommendations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thin-client-recommendations/12686)

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**Author:** [@p\_hanson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/p_hanson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thin-client-recommendations/12686 "2017-02-16T14:43:29Z")

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I work for a company in the food industry, we are currently using a Siemens 19" thin client with WEB protocols for interaction with our Ignition and ultimately our PLC (ControlLogix). I'm looking to get away from Siemen…

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## [Printing Active Screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-active-screen/12085)

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**Author:** [@rgarcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rgarcher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-active-screen/12085 "2017-02-15T21:08:27Z")

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Does anyone have a way to determine what the active screen currently is and then print it?

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## [Multiple monitors and Tab navigation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-monitors-and-tab-navigation/12679)

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**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-monitors-and-tab-navigation/12679 "2017-02-15T20:35:44Z")

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Using the tab navigation feature when I open multiple monitors, I've discovered that the navigation tabs on the primary monitor will change the displayed page for ALL monitors. If I click on one of the other monitor's t…

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## [SFC Instance with key parameter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-instance-with-key-parameter/12678)

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**Author:** [@palmer\_md](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/palmer_md)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-instance-with-key-parameter/12678 "2017-02-15T16:55:18Z")

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I have an SFC that also includes a key parameter. I would like to be able to only have one instance of this running at a time (same key parameter). I'm trying to figure out how to detect if an instance is running with …

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## [Signed module with trusted CA not work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/signed-module-with-trusted-ca-not-work/12667)

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**Author:** [@Justin\_Zhu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Zhu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/signed-module-with-trusted-ca-not-work/12667 "2017-02-15T09:03:21Z")

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Today I get an organization code signing certificate from Comodo. The certificate is a .pfx file. I export .jks file and .p7b file from that .pfx file. I check those files and they seem to be OK. The .p7b file shows corr…

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## [Default User Role?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/default-user-role/12677)

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**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/default-user-role/12677 "2017-02-15T01:52:48Z")

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Hi, I have a customer with AD / hybrid user control. They have a web facing home page so that users can login from home if necessary. But I'm concerned that this setup is not as secure as it could be. I would like to…

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## [Drag a file from Windows and drop it in a client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-a-file-from-windows-and-drop-it-in-a-client/12680)

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**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-a-file-from-windows-and-drop-it-in-a-client/12680 "2017-02-14T22:58:23Z")

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I would like to have a component on my screen that allows a user to drag a file from Windows into it, and then it will record the filepath. I haven't found a component that allows for file dropping, so I'm unsure how to …

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## [Using "Store and Forward" mechanism from a module (driver)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-store-and-forward-mechanism-from-a-module-driver/12552)

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**Author:** [@mik977](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mik977)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-store-and-forward-mechanism-from-a-module-driver/12552 "2017-02-14T20:50:50Z")

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Hi, I have a OPC-UA driver that creates an OPC-UA tag tree, but also writes some data to a database. Now I am doing the writing through the SRConnection.runPrepQuery ... I wonder if its possible to use the Ignition "St…

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## [File System Folder Selector in module property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-system-folder-selector-in-module-property/12676)

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**Author:** [@cdulgar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cdulgar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-system-folder-selector-in-module-property/12676 "2017-02-14T02:43:03Z")

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My custom module has a String property named "myFolder" exposed to the Ignition designer. How do I display a "File System Directory Selector" for the User to use?

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## [Access to Icons/Images stored in Ignition internal DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-icons-images-stored-in-ignition-internal-db/11496)

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**Author:** [@DGoslan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DGoslan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-icons-images-stored-in-ignition-internal-db/11496 "2017-02-14T00:16:50Z")

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I am working on developing new modules to extend Ignition functionality, and want to insert entries in to the Ignition Designer Project Browser. To make the UI for my deliverables more consistent with core product, I wo…

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## [Tag Browse Tree Filtering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browse-tree-filtering/12670)

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**Author:** [@jantonevich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jantonevich)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browse-tree-filtering/12670 "2017-02-13T23:54:17Z")

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This tool has been around for a while, but I cannot seem to find useful help/ examples of how to filter out tag directories at varying levels of the tree. I know I will probably need to be using filterTag extention funct…

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## [How can I get the count of a PyDataSet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-count-of-a-pydataset/12673)

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**Author:** [@bfaivre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfaivre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-count-of-a-pydataset/12673 "2017-02-12T16:12:49Z")

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Hi, Looking to get the count of a PyDataSet. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks! Brian

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## [History Slowly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-slowly/12558)

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**Author:** [@folgore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/folgore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-slowly/12558 "2017-02-11T00:52:14Z")

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Hello, I have a bad performance in a to read a history tag only when the start date is older then 2 weeks (I have a new table even 2 weeks) and the same period (24 hours). For example if I select yesterday in 1 second…

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## [Popup Calendar Disable Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-calendar-disable-bug/11647)

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**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-calendar-disable-bug/11647 "2017-02-11T00:44:10Z")

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Hey Guys Please take a look at the popup calendar control. In 7.8.2 if i disable the component i am still able to click on it and change date even with it greyed out.

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## [Progress Bar not Progressing in Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/progress-bar-not-progressing-in-client/12669)

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**Author:** [@Neil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/progress-bar-not-progressing-in-client/12669 "2017-02-11T00:39:03Z")

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I have a progress bar who's value is bound to a tag. This tag is incremented up by 1 (to a value of 5000) inside of a 'while' loop (while the tag value is less than 5001). This while loop is part of a script that is acti…

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## [Is it possible to schedule without using Report?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-without-using-report/12593)

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**Author:** [@Ratosk8sta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ratosk8sta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-without-using-report/12593 "2017-02-11T00:34:19Z")

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I wan't to create a chart showing the value of an automatic boolean tag for a custom time, but I don't wan't to create it in the Reports Tab. My main objective is to create a Process display and in that display I want …

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## [Tags marked for history storage are not being stored?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-marked-for-history-storage-are-not-being-stored/12665)

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**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-marked-for-history-storage-are-not-being-stored/12665 "2017-02-10T22:25:50Z")

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Environment: Ignition 7.6.4, SQL Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) We have a customer running our application with tags that are marked as "Store History for this tag" as "Yes", but the tag values are not stor…

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