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**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-history-splitter-question/12069 "2016-08-29T16:19:07Z")
I'm looking at implementing the Tag History Splitter module in a project that has been active for a while now. Tag history has been stored since the start on a local database. With the splitter I want to keep the "Firs… --- ## [SQL replication periodically failing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-replication-periodically-failing/11740)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-replication-periodically-failing/11740 "2016-08-29T15:58:33Z")
Hi, I am working on a fully redundant Ignition and MySQL system, but it seems to fail if one of the servers is turned off too long. Both machines have: Windows 7 Pro Ignition 7.8.2 MySQL 5.7.12 Community Server I h… --- ## [Dynamic report 7.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-report-7-8/12075)
**Author:** [@the\_msp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/the_msp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-report-7-8/12075 "2016-08-29T07:45:37Z")
What is the best way to go about a dynamic report - that is a report that automatically includes new instances of UDT tags that are created from the client runtime. I have data stored on the UDT using historian, and via … --- ## [Generic TCP IP Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generic-tcp-ip-driver/11497)
**Author:** [@ian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generic-tcp-ip-driver/11497 "2016-08-28T19:25:57Z")
I am using Generic TCP IP Driver on Github, created by chi. In my project, I have server-PLC (Siemens S7-300) communication with the following connections: Now, let say we call the connection between Server and Networ… --- ## [How can I use a custom method from an external process?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-use-a-custom-method-from-an-external-process/12074)
**Author:** [@sg7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sg7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-use-a-custom-method-from-an-external-process/12074 "2016-08-28T13:35:36Z")
I am new to Ignition. The following example: docs.inductiveautomation.com/di ... om+Methods uses a custom method added to components and templates. Q: Can a custom method be called from an external process? I would … --- ## [Font size in drop down list table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-size-in-drop-down-list-table/12072)
**Author:** [@rhettmotley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rhettmotley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-size-in-drop-down-list-table/12072 "2016-08-26T23:47:18Z")
I have a simple drop down list that is populated by a sql query. I want to show two columns from the query so I changed the the view of the drop down list to table. Both columns show up just fine but it is quite small f… --- ## [Modbus function 16 : Strange optimization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-function-16-strange-optimization/12070)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-function-16-strange-optimization/12070 "2016-08-26T15:06:23Z")
Hello all, I'm trying to write data on a modbus salve device using the function 16. In order to do that, I created a modbus device and the addresses I require (basically 12 Holding Registers from address 1). In the des… --- ## [Ignition full screen block windows environment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-full-screen-block-windows-environment/12047)
**Author:** [@MoisesZV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MoisesZV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-full-screen-block-windows-environment/12047 "2016-08-26T01:50:04Z")
I would like to know if it is possible to block the access of a client to windows bakcground. Currently, if a project runs in full screen it's still possible to press Windows key and access to the desktop. Other scada li… --- ## [Webdev module for 7.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-module-for-7-8/10605)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-module-for-7-8/10605 "2016-08-25T22:30:26Z")
I guess I am kind of mixing modules and 7.8, but figured I would get faster feedback here. Any timeline on when the web dev module will be updated for 7.8? --- ## [Add attribute by scripting (updated and simplified question)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-attribute-by-scripting-updated-and-simplified-question/12068)
**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-attribute-by-scripting-updated-and-simplified-question/12068 "2016-08-25T21:22:58Z")
Hello. I am trying to add a sample def attribute by scripting. I can successfully add a definition, as well as a location. where is the information for definition attributes stored? I know that it goes in to the qual\_… --- ## [Mysql connection on webhost fail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-connection-on-webhost-fail/12065)
**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-connection-on-webhost-fail/12065 "2016-08-25T21:12:19Z")
I realize that there is one similar to my question but it is a few years old. my connection address jdbc:mysql://mycoolwebsite.com:3306/wrchtnoy\_test where wrchtnoy\_test is the db name I have tried the hosting cred… --- ## [Alarm Journal Details Config Properties don't match](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-details-config-properties-dont-match/12067)
**Author:** [@Philcr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philcr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-details-config-properties-dont-match/12067 "2016-08-25T14:53:13Z")
Hi, when browsing the alarm journal the project, the "Config Properties" inside the "Details" view don't match the real alarm settings for all my tags. For exemple, all my alarms have the "AckMode" set to "Unused", b… --- ## [Open PLC Library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-plc-library/12064)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-plc-library/12064 "2016-08-24T22:18:26Z")
One thing I love about Ignition is the open community and the sharing that happens on this forum. DMC have just published an open source library of objects for S7. Check it out here. openplclibrary.com/ There are obj… --- ## [Ignition client and and designer fail when monitor turns off](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-and-and-designer-fail-when-monitor-turns-off/11973)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-and-and-designer-fail-when-monitor-turns-off/11973 "2016-08-24T21:52:04Z")
When the display is shut off by the OS, or the monitor is turned off, Ignition client fails to respond. See photo. I'm running Ubuntu 16.04 and Ignition 7.8.3. --- ## [Release date for 7.8.4?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/release-date-for-7-8-4/12037)
**Author:** [@driverk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/driverk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/release-date-for-7-8-4/12037 "2016-08-24T20:04:40Z")
I see that rc1 was posted around 7/25. Should we expect 7.8.4 to be available before the end of August? --- ## [Recent Upgrade & Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recent-upgrade-error/11915)
**Author:** [@bfearnow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfearnow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recent-upgrade-error/11915 "2016-08-24T19:09:25Z")
Recently I upgraded to 7.8.3 and it seems like ever since doing so I get an error on an easy chart. The end time is after the start time, but the error acts as if it is not. Any recommendations? Thanks. --- ## [SQL Statement From Parameter, Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-statement-from-parameter-report/12050)
**Author:** [@bfearnow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfearnow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-statement-from-parameter-report/12050 "2016-08-24T18:24:19Z")
Is it possible to pass something like: 'IND=1 OR IND=2' as a parameter in the report designer to a query like: SELECT \* FROM plant WHERE ? If so I must be doing something wrong. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Understanding Class Loaders - Apache Tomcat?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/understanding-class-loaders-apache-tomcat/12062)
**Author:** [@sg7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sg7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/understanding-class-loaders-apache-tomcat/12062 "2016-08-24T17:41:31Z")
1) In the following chapter of the : Ignition SDK Programmer's Guide Ignition SDK Programmers Guide Getting Started docs.inductiveautomation.com:84 ... ss+Loaders the diagram for the Gateway shows dependency on the… --- ## [Y-Axis Labels on Click to Graph](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/y-axis-labels-on-click-to-graph/12059)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/y-axis-labels-on-click-to-graph/12059 "2016-08-24T17:25:29Z")
I have a pen set up in Click to Graph which displays the fault code of a device. On the device's display screen, I have it showing the user readable name of the fault (Load, Run, Bad Config, etc.), which is pulled from a… --- ## [Numeric Text Field & Null Values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-null-values/12051)
**Author:** [@phassler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/phassler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-null-values/12051 "2016-08-24T17:17:05Z")
I have a window that edits numeric entries in a database table that allows NULL values. I can't find any way to use Numeric Text fields and still allow NULL values. The only way I can think of is to use a text field bu… --- ## [Modal Dialog Boxes with Optional Timeout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modal-dialog-boxes-with-optional-timeout/12004)
**Author:** [@pphillips](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pphillips)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modal-dialog-boxes-with-optional-timeout/12004 "2016-08-24T14:25:19Z")
For a kiosk client, I needed modal dialog boxes that had the option to timeout in case the user abandons the session with a dialog open. Also, there are often cases where modal Error and Warning boxes are preferred to p… --- ## [Property change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/property-change/12061)
**Author:** [@P11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/P11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/property-change/12061 "2016-08-24T11:06:19Z")
I have success in writing a script which writes a string on a label if a condition is true, BUT when the tag value changes, again, the string does not change according to the script but it remains static. WHY ? value … --- ## [Script Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-issue/12056)
**Author:** [@jreynolds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jreynolds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-issue/12056 "2016-08-23T12:25:30Z")
I'm getting this error when I'm trying to run this script. I haven't seen it before, any ideas? \ \ \ **Author:** [@cezipper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cezipper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-edit-shape-paths-in-script/12057 "2016-08-23T09:33:29Z") The manual explains using the path tool to edit vector graphic shapes at: docs.inductiveautomation.com/di ... hape+Paths Is there a way to make these types of edits in scripting? I have a lot of 4 pointed shapes (like… --- ## [Exception when importing a self-signed module in 7.8.4b1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exception-when-importing-a-self-signed-module-in-7-8-4b1/12055)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exception-when-importing-a-self-signed-module-in-7-8-4b1/12055 "2016-08-22T20:15:05Z")
Hi, i just tried to import a module with a self-signed certificate to 7.8.4 beta 1. This fails with an ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException. I created a simple key pair with KeyStoreExplorer. The p7b keychain was created wit… --- ## [Paste data from the clipboard into a table component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paste-data-from-the-clipboard-into-a-table-component/12054)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paste-data-from-the-clipboard-into-a-table-component/12054 "2016-08-22T18:08:00Z")
I wanted to be able to paste data copied from Excel into a table component on an Ignition screen, and I saw that this thread already existed, which gave me the basics of how to do it. I took that code and modified it… --- ## [Multiple VM sessions starting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-vm-sessions-starting/12053)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-vm-sessions-starting/12053 "2016-08-22T13:53:14Z")
Hey Guys, I've been having a weird issue hoping someone can help out. My mobile client works fine but I have one annoying issue with it and it doesn't happen all the time, when client is lunched from a mobile device or… --- ## [Password Change audit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/password-change-audit/12052)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Taylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/password-change-audit/12052 "2016-08-22T10:37:15Z")
I'm just wondering if there is a way to audit when someone changed a user password, specifically when using the default (internal) user source. I have a site where they claim that the passwords are changing all by "the… --- ## [Importing data from client tags in Scalar Prep Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-data-from-client-tags-in-scalar-prep-query/12046)
**Author:** [@vanko26](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vanko26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-data-from-client-tags-in-scalar-prep-query/12046 "2016-08-22T07:59:52Z")
Ladies and gents, I have this script running on tag value change. It works fine if I define the column name manually but as soon as try to use value of a tag it displays the value of the tag rather than the information… --- ## [Script works on button/window, but fails in Client Timer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-works-on-button-window-but-fails-in-client-timer/12045)
**Author:** [@SteveW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SteveW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-works-on-button-window-but-fails-in-client-timer/12045 "2016-08-20T20:58:51Z")
I'm receiving a weird error when running code in a Client Timer script. The same code works fine in either a button clicked or window opened event, but inside the timer it fails. The code snippet: import os, sys, t… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1727) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1729)