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**Author:** [@JimBranKelly1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JimBranKelly1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-compile-and-run-the-helloworld-demo/12567 "2017-01-18T16:48:33Z")
I've run into a problem trying to run the "hello world" example in the SDK. I successfully compile the example in Netbeans and create the .modl file. However, when I install the new module into ignition and try to run … --- ## [Expression tag does not update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-does-not-update/12473)
**Author:** [@jimbrankelly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimbrankelly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-does-not-update/12473 "2017-01-18T14:42:44Z")
I put together a tag structure\[attachment=1\]BrickTags.xml\[/attachment\] that implements a finite difference model of heat transfer in refractory brick (one dimensional time dependent temperature in cylindrical coordinates… --- ## [Python object persistence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-object-persistence/12569)
**Author:** [@JimBranKelly1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JimBranKelly1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-object-persistence/12569 "2017-01-18T12:41:17Z")
Being new to ignition, I'm unclear about the persistence of a variable that is defined in a python global/gateway or component script. In particular, I'm looking to implement a finite state machine that will change stat… --- ## [Using system.gui.transform for Window Size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-gui-transform-for-window-size/12566)
**Author:** [@StoltzJordan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StoltzJordan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-gui-transform-for-window-size/12566 "2017-01-17T17:11:18Z")
Hey all, Couldn't find any existing topics where this question was asked. I'm working on a few popups with existing "flyouts," where we currently have a button script that toggles the width of a window between an "expa… --- ## [Data Type Creation Disabled](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-type-creation-disabled/12562)
**Author:** [@robhend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robhend)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-type-creation-disabled/12562 "2017-01-17T13:37:59Z")
I am starting on the ignition platform, and am working with existing applications on the 7.8.4 version. The current application does not use any UDTs, and I would like to experiment with them. Clicking the tag button all… --- ## [ClassNotFoundException: SQLServerDriver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classnotfoundexception-sqlserverdriver/12563)
**Author:** [@caitlinf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caitlinf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classnotfoundexception-sqlserverdriver/12563 "2017-01-16T17:30:01Z")
Hi again, I am trying to communicate with a database in my module. From what I've heard, the easiest way to connect is to add the sqljdbc4.jar to the projects build path and then connect in the following way: Class.… --- ## [Script function: system.tag.storeTagHistory Timestamp format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-function-system-tag-storetaghistory-timestamp-format/12533)
**Author:** [@ajdewhirst](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ajdewhirst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-function-system-tag-storetaghistory-timestamp-format/12533 "2017-01-16T16:21:50Z")
I'm trying to use system.tag.storeTagHistory to write historical samples directly into the history database. If I leave the "Timestamp" argument blank, it writes the timestamp in the database as now, in the "millisecon… --- ## [Expression inside a block transaction group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-inside-a-block-transaction-group/12560)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-inside-a-block-transaction-group/12560 "2017-01-16T15:02:41Z")
I am attempting to set up a block transaction group with six values. Five of them are reading directly from a PLC, but the sixth one is a calculation including two tags. When I set it up how I expect it to work, the calc… --- ## [Error logging alarm event to the database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-logging-alarm-event-to-the-database/12530)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-logging-alarm-event-to-the-database/12530 "2017-01-16T08:22:54Z")
I am getting the following error from time to time: \[attachment=1\]AlarmLoggingError.jpg\[/attachment\] The StoreAndForward feature is configured as follows: \[attachment=0\]StoreAndForwardconfig.JPG\[/attachment\] I'm using Ig… --- ## [Siemens Tag exchange problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-tag-exchange-problem/12557)
**Author:** [@MrPeter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MrPeter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-tag-exchange-problem/12557 "2017-01-14T07:17:17Z")
Hi ! I,m new in Ignition Scada . I Have a PLC s7 400 connected to Ignition Scada (this is a personal project). 1-I want to change a text if a Tag is 1 to have on screen the text "The MCB is connected" and if the Tag is … --- ## [Adding a Java class](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-java-class/12555)
**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-java-class/12555 "2017-01-13T23:35:10Z")
Hi; I added wrapper.java.classpath.3=lib/javax.websocket.jar to C:\\Program Files\\Inductive Automation\\Ignition\\data\\ignition.conf And, I've restarted the Ignition Gateway service. I see INFO | jvm 1 | … --- ## [POST request using client SSL Certificate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/post-request-using-client-ssl-certificate/12551)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/post-request-using-client-ssl-certificate/12551 "2017-01-13T18:41:59Z")
I am trying to connect to PG&E through their share my data program. They require the client to connect to their web service using a SSL Certificate. I cannot figure out how to use system.net.httpPost with the keystore … --- ## [Help reading in large CSV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-reading-in-large-csv/12553)
**Author:** [@trd79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trd79)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-reading-in-large-csv/12553 "2017-01-13T15:06:38Z")
I have a CSV file with 5500 rows, When I run this script in the script console the output stops at row 1925... What would cause this ? import fileinput inputFile=system.file.openFile('csv') values = '' flag = 0 colum… --- ## [Report Trigger every 30 min](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-trigger-every-30-min/12523)
**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-trigger-every-30-min/12523 "2017-01-12T18:30:15Z")
Looking for a way to trigger a report every 30 min after a bool goes true. Right now I just have an expression tag with this script : (dateFormat(now(),"mm")="30") || (dateFormat(now(),"mm")="00") but this will run t… --- ## [Alarm Script Hello World](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-script-hello-world/12554)
**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-script-hello-world/12554 "2017-01-12T15:40:07Z")
Hi; I'd like to prove that the script bound to the Alarm Active Event of a tag gets executed. What is the best way to create a "Hello World!"-like script to do this? --- ## [Best way to establish project wide bindable color directory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-establish-project-wide-bindable-color-directory/12544)
**Author:** [@ijustdunnoaname](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ijustdunnoaname)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-establish-project-wide-bindable-color-directory/12544 "2017-01-12T15:36:07Z")
I'm creating a fairly small project. However, It will be one that will be repeated several times throughout the years. I'd like to learn a way to create a single color directory in which I can easily change the followi… --- ## [Populate table dropdown list using dynamic results](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/populate-table-dropdown-list-using-dynamic-results/12536)
**Author:** [@KRoberts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KRoberts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/populate-table-dropdown-list-using-dynamic-results/12536 "2017-01-12T13:09:36Z")
I'm trying to populate a table dropdown list using the results from a sql query. I have tried a couple of different ways, still not right. Here are 2 ways that I have tried it: table = system.db.runQuery("SELECT COLUMN… --- ## [Adding a Java class](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-java-class/12549)
**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-java-class/12549 "2017-01-12T00:33:02Z")
I wasn't able to post in Feature Request. So, redirect me if this is not he best place for this question. I'm trying to import from javax.websocket.\* How can I add to the Java Class Path so I can import other Java cl… --- ## [Dataset in the simple tag provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-in-the-simple-tag-provider/12550)
**Author:** [@adnaram](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adnaram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-in-the-simple-tag-provider/12550 "2017-01-11T22:24:08Z")
Hi, i have create a simple tag provider. I have the following code ourProvider.configureTagType(TagType.Custom, TagEditingFlags.STANDARD\_STATUS, null); ourProvider.configureTag(TAG\_NAME, DataType.DataSet, TagType.C… --- ## [Error in copy file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-copy-file/12547)
**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-copy-file/12547 "2017-01-11T18:55:49Z")
Hello, I tried to run a script to copy some files from a directory to a ftp path. I tried this script in the "Interactive Script Tester" and it works: import shutil, os, datetime, sys, traceback, binascii shutil.co… --- ## [Is it possible to dynamically resize a window?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-dynamically-resize-a-window/12545)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-dynamically-resize-a-window/12545 "2017-01-11T18:05:45Z")
I am wondering if it is possible to dynamically resize a window? (Using Ignition 7.6.4) I have the following script in a Toggle Button mouseClicked event. The button is on the form I wish to resize: window = syst… --- ## [System.gui.confirm closing without input](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-confirm-closing-without-input/12367)
**Author:** [@AKeene](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AKeene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-confirm-closing-without-input/12367 "2017-01-11T16:32:05Z")
I am using system.gui.confirm in a script and it is popping up the confirm dialog for about 2 seconds, then it is closing on its own and evaluating as true. I also have system.gui.messageBox functions in the same script… --- ## [Unpublished Project Resources shows all resources](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unpublished-project-resources-shows-all-resources/12538)
**Author:** [@ErikG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ErikG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unpublished-project-resources-shows-all-resources/12538 "2017-01-11T16:22:50Z")
Clicking publish brings up the Unpublished Project Resources dialog. Publishing every resource doesn't appear to be removing them from the 'Unpublished' list - each time we publish, every resource in the project is back … --- ## [UDT scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-scripts/12540)
**Author:** [@StepanenkoPaul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StepanenkoPaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-scripts/12540 "2017-01-11T14:17:06Z")
Hello. I have experience developing on Wonderware and Cimplicity, so Ignition is hard for understanding for me now. My question: i have UDT with some attributes (example: Run and Ready, STATUS). I want to form values for… --- ## [Error uploading custom module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-uploading-custom-module/12543)
**Author:** [@Mmacerl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mmacerl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-uploading-custom-module/12543 "2017-01-11T13:49:59Z")
I am trying to upload custom module on Ignition but I get this error: Error loading module "testing-Ignition-Module-unsigned.modl": exception parsing "module.xml" See log for details. and in the log: java.lang.Exceptio… --- ## [Remove/lock some components from the Ignition Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-lock-some-components-from-the-ignition-designer/12541)
**Author:** [@Mmacerl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mmacerl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-lock-some-components-from-the-ignition-designer/12541 "2017-01-11T13:48:08Z")
Is there a way I can lock or remove some of the components from the Ignition designer? For example I would like to lock LED Display component, so users working with the designer can't use it. Thank you for the answer. --- ## [Using components in Client (Building HMIs in Client)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-components-in-client-building-hmis-in-client/12539)
**Author:** [@Mmacerl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mmacerl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-components-in-client-building-hmis-in-client/12539 "2017-01-11T13:14:04Z")
I would like to build HMIs in client (just you can in designer). So I will be using components like button, label, lines and so on in client. For a start I wanted to add a button on Root Container with actionPerformed s… --- ## [Desktop already exists](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/desktop-already-exists/12528)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/desktop-already-exists/12528 "2017-01-10T19:31:13Z")
I am loving the new system.gui.openDesktop feature. However, my customers like to open more than one client on a monitor. When I try to do that using system.gui.openDesktop, I get "Secondary desktop "1" already exists".… --- ## [How to bind "Stroke Style" to a boolean property?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-bind-stroke-style-to-a-boolean-property/12535)
**Author:** [@ijustdunnoaname](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ijustdunnoaname)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-bind-stroke-style-to-a-boolean-property/12535 "2017-01-10T12:54:29Z")
I'm in the beginning stages of a project and am currently building motor templates. Each template has the following custom properties: running\_color (color) stopped\_color (color) alarm\_color (color) running\_indication (B… --- ## [How to get the total time of an active tag for every hour?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-the-total-time-of-an-active-tag-for-every-hour/12455)
**Author:** [@Ratosk8sta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ratosk8sta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-the-total-time-of-an-active-tag-for-every-hour/12455 "2017-01-10T10:45:56Z")
\[size=150\]Hello, I’m creating a Daily Report showing the average values of HC and CO for every hour of the day. \[/size\] Now, I wanted to know how do I get the total time of an active tag for every hour? I tried t… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1714) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1716)