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## [CSV format?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/csv-format/11890)

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**Author:** [@StefanGronberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StefanGronberg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/csv-format/11890 "2016-07-05T14:57:27Z")

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Hi, i have been trying to find in what format the CSV file needs to be to import into ignition. A straight export from Siemens TIA Portal gives a csv file that cant be directly imported. Right now the CSV file looks so…

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## [Export dataset from tables with cells color?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-dataset-from-tables-with-cells-color/11888)

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**Author:** [@aqua](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aqua)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-dataset-from-tables-with-cells-color/11888 "2016-07-04T16:09:35Z")

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Hello. I have dataset in table with different colors of cells based on difference of temperatures. The question is next: can I export dataset from table to some format (for example, HTML) with color cells?

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## [New Ignition module and strange message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-ignition-module-and-strange-message/11554)

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**Author:** [@thierry38](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thierry38)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-ignition-module-and-strange-message/11554 "2016-07-02T13:56:37Z")

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Hi, We’re working to developp a new Ignition driver module and we’re trying to solve an issue whose effect is to display a lot of strange “\[DeviceSubscriptionItem\] : No node set!” :cry: It’s occured after the followin…

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## [Error storing tag history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-storing-tag-history/11878)

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**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-storing-tag-history/11878 "2016-07-01T17:51:26Z")

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After some months without errors, I'm repeatedly getting the following error INFO | jvm 2 | 2016/06/29 11:12:04 | ERROR \[Provider\[default\] \] \[11:12:04,683\]: Error storing tag history. INFO | jvm 2 …

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## [Inter-PLC COmmunication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inter-plc-communication/11883)

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**Author:** [@Frandee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Frandee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inter-plc-communication/11883 "2016-07-01T14:47:40Z")

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Can we use Ignition as Inter-PLC Communication between several PLCs where we don't have to use messaging? Can we send/read data from one PLC thru gateway then pass it to the other PLC?

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## [system.print.createPrintJob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-print-createprintjob/11871)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-print-createprintjob/11871 "2016-06-30T22:26:42Z")

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anyone have an example of how to use scripting function system.print.createPrintJob() to print a screen? I want to automatically print a window with an EasyChart based on an event from scripting. Thanks

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## [List of scripting extensions / methods for HMI items?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-of-scripting-extensions-methods-for-hmi-items/11845)

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**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-of-scripting-extensions-methods-for-hmi-items/11845 "2016-06-30T15:28:51Z")

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I'm trying to make better use of / understand the scripting abilities of Ignition. Is there a comprehensive list of extensions and lists associated with the various HMI items? For example what all can I do with a cont…

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## [Update a property when a tag changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-a-property-when-a-tag-changes/11874)

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**Author:** [@eyudes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eyudes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-a-property-when-a-tag-changes/11874 "2016-06-30T14:47:17Z")

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Hello everyone! I have a template that show two labels depending on a value. If the value is 1, the label1 is shown and the other one is hidden, in contrast, when is 2, the label2 is shown and label1 is hidden. To do i…

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## [Problem changing text field via script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-changing-text-field-via-script/11881)

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**Author:** [@jsteward](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jsteward)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-changing-text-field-via-script/11881 "2016-06-30T13:40:20Z")

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I'm sure I'm missing something very obvious, but I'm having a problem setting the .text property of a Text Field after a double click. I would like the current date / time to be entered into a Text field when the user d…

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## [.Net Controls Support within Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/net-controls-support-within-ignition/11884)

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**Author:** [@scadaman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadaman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/net-controls-support-within-ignition/11884 "2016-06-30T13:36:31Z")

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I'm not sure what forum to post this in but have searched all and can't find an answer. I am wondering if it is possible to run a .Net control within the Ignition Viewer. We are an Emerson LBP that has developed some a…

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## [Audit log for User Management](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/audit-log-for-user-management/11880)

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**Author:** [@xion8x8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xion8x8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/audit-log-for-user-management/11880 "2016-06-30T00:36:06Z")

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Hi All, Are there any audit log for user management in Ignition? (user create, user edit, etc) I cannot find it anywhere in Ignition.

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## [Moving analog indicator: Set positive direction](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-analog-indicator-set-positive-direction/11873)

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**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-analog-indicator-set-positive-direction/11873 "2016-06-29T21:22:28Z")

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I am using analog indicators to show position of servo drives. Say for instance i have a linear horizontal movement that spans 2000mm. I have drawn the screen to try and mimic the actual position in the plant. In this c…

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## [How do I upload an image to the ignition image folder/db](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-upload-an-image-to-the-ignition-image-folder-db/11875)

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**Author:** [@Jhahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jhahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-upload-an-image-to-the-ignition-image-folder-db/11875 "2016-06-28T20:14:21Z")

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I would like to be script a way for a user to be able to upload a picture to the ignition image folder currently its going to a network share and is kinda slow. I think pulling from the ignition image folder would be fa…

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## [SQL query tag - tag path malformed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-tag-tag-path-malformed/11853)

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**Author:** [@jackswiggett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jackswiggett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-tag-tag-path-malformed/11853 "2016-06-28T14:42:12Z")

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I have created a query tag called "P001\_settings" inside a folder called "Processes". It is connected to a MySQL data table with the query "SELECT \* from test.P001\_settings" (which is working as expected). I am trying t…

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## [Writing Date and Time Periodically to Micrologix PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-date-and-time-periodically-to-micrologix-plc/11817)

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**Author:** [@dturner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dturner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-date-and-time-periodically-to-micrologix-plc/11817 "2016-06-28T13:06:40Z")

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I am looking for a way to periodically write the date and time from the Ignition gateway to a Micrologix PLC. I am trying to sync the clocks. Can this be done using Ignition or will I need to find another solution?

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## [Mitsubishi modbus addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-modbus-addressing/11862)

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**Author:** [@joshi.pradnya06](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joshi.pradnya06)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-modbus-addressing/11862 "2016-06-28T12:32:32Z")

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I am using ignition v7.3.7 to read-write 16 bit integer tag to Mitsubishi PLC. My application requires an array of 100 to store 100 recipe tags. At present I have used 'D' datatype (for e.g D1000) for modbus addressing. …

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## [Table Headers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-headers/11766)

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**Author:** [@steven\_hargraves](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steven_hargraves)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-headers/11766 "2016-06-28T12:03:20Z")

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Greetings IA Forum My project has a lot of tables. I would like a better way to set the text in the table's header ? I am currently opening the table's 'Table Customiser' and typing 'Billet Number ' into the header fie…

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## [OPC-UA server : Is it possible to expose methods?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-server-is-it-possible-to-expose-methods/11865)

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**Author:** [@jfl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jfl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-server-is-it-possible-to-expose-methods/11865 "2016-06-27T20:07:36Z")

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Hi, When writing a java module with Ignition's OPC-UA server it's possible to expose tags using the simpletag provider. As far as I understand, with OPC-UA standard comes the possibility for object to expose methods …

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## [Specifying login information to the native client launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/specifying-login-information-to-the-native-client-launcher/11851)

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**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/specifying-login-information-to-the-native-client-launcher/11851 "2016-06-27T19:09:57Z")

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I have a system that is up and running with Windows domain SSO, but would like to add a Linux client (Raspberry Pi) with some sort of automatic login. The client will be a display in a public space, so I want it to be ab…

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## [Allen Bradley ControlLogix DHRIO 18F1 or 28F1 Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-controllogix-dhrio-18f1-or-28f1-error/8010)

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**Author:** [@Clkman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Clkman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-controllogix-dhrio-18f1-or-28f1-error/8010 "2016-06-27T19:00:21Z")

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Hi, Our setup: Windows 2003 R2 server Ignition 7.6.4 32 bit AB drivers 1.6.4(b2013112117) Most of our PLC's on site are AB SLC504 and these form many individual DH+ networks in up to 6 seperate buildings. We've conn…

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## [SQL Tag Not Resolving (Floor a Date)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-tag-not-resolving-floor-a-date/11869)

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**Author:** [@dturner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dturner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-tag-not-resolving-floor-a-date/11869 "2016-06-27T18:05:19Z")

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I am creating SQL Tags that calculate the beginning of the month, week, day, and year. The tags for the month, day and year are resolving correctly but the tag for the week is giving an error. \[attachment=3\]0001 - Flo…

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## [Serialization error on custom property when saving project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serialization-error-on-custom-property-when-saving-project/11849)

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**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serialization-error-on-custom-property-when-saving-project/11849 "2016-06-27T17:32:28Z")

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Ignition 7.8.3 Windows Server 2012 I have created a custom property of type Dataset with the following expression binding: toDataSet(runScript("system.tag.browseTags(parentPath='Horizon OPC-UA Server/DeviceSet')")) …

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## [Scroll bar in client view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scroll-bar-in-client-view/11868)

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**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scroll-bar-in-client-view/11868 "2016-06-27T16:06:20Z")

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Hi guys, as you can see bellow I made a window with those two charts in them, now that window is about 2000 x 1000 to make the charts look nice a big especially if they are going to print them. My question: is there a w…

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## [Opcua fault](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opcua-fault/11867)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opcua-fault/11867 "2016-06-27T15:32:38Z")

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We just experienced about the 50th OPC-UA module crash in the past 4 years we have been using Ignition. This is on version 7.6.6. Is there anything we can do to prevent having to restart this module ourselves?

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## [Reporting Calculation Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-calculation-help/11866)

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**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-calculation-help/11866 "2016-06-27T15:28:25Z")

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I have a transaction group that runs on a schedule and logs the values every 15 minutes for Energy Delivered kWh and Energy Delivered kVAr. I have the values displaying on a a report with a Date and Timestamp, but I am …

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## [Writing bytes through TCP socket problems above 7F](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-bytes-through-tcp-socket-problems-above-7f/11864)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Taylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Taylor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-bytes-through-tcp-socket-problems-above-7f/11864 "2016-06-27T12:42:34Z")

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Morning I have the following code running in the script console as a rough test, it is a Modbus broadcast using function 16 and it works OK except any values above INT127 or HEX 7F causes a failure, I really need to be…

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## [Unsigned data in tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unsigned-data-in-tag/11857)

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**Author:** [@eyudes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eyudes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unsigned-data-in-tag/11857 "2016-06-27T06:09:57Z")

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Hello! I have some 2bytes unsigned OPC items, I have tried some posibilities in order to represent them in Ignition but I could not get it because when bit 16 is 1 the tag shows a negative value. Is there any option …

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## [Create tables in database when new user is added](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-tables-in-database-when-new-user-is-added/11825)

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**Author:** [@shrikant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shrikant)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-tables-in-database-when-new-user-is-added/11825 "2016-06-25T12:22:51Z")

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I want to create some tables in database when new user is added using 'User Management' component. These tables will hold data for that particular user. As per manual, "extension function onUserSave() of 'User Management…

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## [Return all tags inside a folder to a dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/return-all-tags-inside-a-folder-to-a-dataset/11854)

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**Author:** [@rchung](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rchung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/return-all-tags-inside-a-folder-to-a-dataset/11854 "2016-06-23T22:27:39Z")

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I want to write a script to return all the tags in a specific tag folder and store them in a dataset. All I require is a dataset with only 1 column that contains the full tag name, e.g. "Root/Folder1/Folder2/tagname", th…

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## [\[BYES Apps\] OPC-UA Simulation Server (Ignition 7.8.3+)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/byes-apps-opc-ua-simulation-server-ignition-7-8-3/11856)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/byes-apps-opc-ua-simulation-server-ignition-7-8-3/11856 "2016-06-23T21:41:09Z")

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This module is not for production purpose. Just a test Tool and a proof of concept. The module is based on KEVIN HERRON's OPC-UA SDK, the IA's Drivers guru ! Thanks for the share :https://github.com/eclipse/milo Why th…

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