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**Author:** [@BearBry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BearBry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-qualified-value-timestamp/11618 "2016-05-05T17:52:16Z")
I'm trying to use the qualified value from a system.tag.read with a MSSQL stored procedure that I'm passing the ".timestamp" value to. I keep getting the error "The conversion from UNKNOWN to DATE is unsupported." Play… --- ## [Transaction group Hour and Event meter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-hour-and-event-meter/11624)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-hour-and-event-meter/11624 "2016-05-05T17:30:51Z")
I've been messing around with these two for past hour, I watched all the videos so I understand what's going on, just for some reason I can't get it working the way I want. So I have Boolean tag that's used to show fau… --- ## [How to adjust build date with maven build module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-adjust-build-date-with-maven-build-module/11614)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-adjust-build-date-with-maven-build-module/11614 "2016-05-05T16:25:56Z")
In the build pom, with 1.0.0 the module gateway page mention : 1.0.0 (b0) How to set the build date like IA module : 1.0.0 (b2016030813) 1.0.0 ${maven.build.timestamp} don’t work. --- ## [Difference between Activating and Starting a scheduled entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difference-between-activating-and-starting-a-scheduled-entry/11620)
**Author:** [@shrikant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shrikant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difference-between-activating-and-starting-a-scheduled-entry/11620 "2016-05-05T13:09:09Z")
I am checking how scheduling works using 'OEEDemo' on version 7.8.2. I am creating schedule entries without any changeover time. All these entries shows in 'Line Schedule Selector' drop down on 'operator\_control' screen … --- ## [InitPopupMenu throwing error in AbstractResourceNavTreeNode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/initpopupmenu-throwing-error-in-abstractresourcenavtreenode/11617)
**Author:** [@DGoslan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DGoslan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/initpopupmenu-throwing-error-in-abstractresourcenavtreenode/11617 "2016-05-04T19:25:00Z")
As part of my Designer module development I want to be able to store device configuration information in the Project Browser. I have a class that extends AbstractResourceNavTreeNode that will represent the configurat… --- ## [SQL using indirection in Data Type tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-using-indirection-in-data-type-tag/11593)
**Author:** [@TW67JW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TW67JW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-using-indirection-in-data-type-tag/11593 "2016-05-04T15:01:20Z")
Is there a way to use the indirection {variable} in a UDT in an SQL query tag? --- ## [Command to open windows program?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/command-to-open-windows-program/11599)
**Author:** [@the\_newb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/the_newb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/command-to-open-windows-program/11599 "2016-05-03T20:36:17Z")
I'm using the system.net.openURL command to go to the site of an IP camera. The problem that I have is that opens the URL through the default browser... I can only use Internet Explorer for this system. Is there a syst… --- ## [Free Module Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/free-module-tag/11610)
**Author:** [@tparmelee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tparmelee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/free-module-tag/11610 "2016-05-03T15:56:38Z")
I am attempting to set my module as a free module with the tag in the pom.xml. However it fails on build when this is there, and succeeds with the tag removed. I have tried, to no avail, lower case and camelCase per … --- ## [Trigger Alarm Pipeline From SFC Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trigger-alarm-pipeline-from-sfc-chart/11611)
**Author:** [@jreynolds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jreynolds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trigger-alarm-pipeline-from-sfc-chart/11611 "2016-05-03T14:00:30Z")
We are currently triggering an SMS notification from an SFC using the alarming property on a tag. Is there a way to invoke a alarm pipeline directly from a SFC chart? I would think this would be similar to starting the e… --- ## [List of libraries used in import in scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-of-libraries-used-in-import-in-scripts/11609)
**Author:** [@compuzak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/compuzak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-of-libraries-used-in-import-in-scripts/11609 "2016-05-03T03:26:28Z")
How can I find out what library/namespace I need to import in order for a function to work in a script? For example, I am trying to use 'trim' on a variable in a project script and it gives me an error 'trim' is not … --- ## [Allen-Bradley CompactLogix Device Disconnects intermitantly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-compactlogix-device-disconnects-intermitantly/7093)
**Author:** [@jimmylooo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimmylooo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-compactlogix-device-disconnects-intermitantly/7093 "2016-05-02T19:45:20Z")
We have a Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC connected via the built in OPC-UA driver and at least twice a day the connection is dropped and it does not reconnect. Selecting "Edit" under the Device Status page on the gatew… --- ## [OPC browser complex tag import loses data type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-browser-complex-tag-import-loses-data-type/11606)
**Author:** [@dberry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dberry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-browser-complex-tag-import-loses-data-type/11606 "2016-05-02T16:57:56Z")
I am using Ignition 7.8.2 and trying to import UDT tags from RSLinx OPC server. I am able to drag the online tags to the Ignition tag folder but all the member tags have data type of Int4. The controller is a Logix5000… --- ## [Determining Easy Chart Chart Width](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/determining-easy-chart-chart-width/11605)
**Author:** [@plarochelle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/plarochelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/determining-easy-chart-chart-width/11605 "2016-05-01T20:41:58Z")
I'm trying to add a component to a window with an easy chart which will be the same width of the plot area of the chart itself. Is there a way to determine the width of the plot area? The plot area is dynamic with rega… --- ## [Trying to open window and "click" print button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-open-window-and-click-print-button/10099)
**Author:** [@rhettmotley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rhettmotley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-open-window-and-click-print-button/10099 "2016-04-30T05:03:10Z")
I have this project script that I want to trigger when a tag comes true. It should open the window, pause for 2 seconds while the table populates, then 'virtually' click a print screen button that runs a print script. I … --- ## [Links to Global Script Library broken in 7.8.2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/links-to-global-script-library-broken-in-7-8-2/11439)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/links-to-global-script-library-broken-in-7-8-2/11439 "2016-04-30T04:08:28Z")
Our Ignition projects have a global script library called \[shared\] which has many different scripts for various things. One of the more fundamental scripts is related to navigation of windows. Everything has been worki… --- ## [Clients unable to connect when gateway fails over](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clients-unable-to-connect-when-gateway-fails-over/11604)
**Author:** [@driverk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/driverk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clients-unable-to-connect-when-gateway-fails-over/11604 "2016-04-29T18:32:55Z")
Ignition 7.8.2 Java 1.8.0\_31 We had a hung JVM today and the gateway failed over as expected. When the backup node was active, however, no clients could connect to it. We have followed the guidelines given to us by sup… --- ## [Trying to Read Serial Port In Tag Change Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-read-serial-port-in-tag-change-script/11603)
**Author:** [@hgarner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hgarner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-read-serial-port-in-tag-change-script/11603 "2016-04-29T17:38:20Z")
Is it possible to read the serial port within a Tag Change Script? I am trying to monitor a serial port using a Tag Change Script on a tag in a UDT, but I am getting errors on the serial object not being recognized. T… --- ## [Powertable dynamic custom dropdown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-dynamic-custom-dropdown/11602)
**Author:** [@EricFrancoeur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EricFrancoeur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-dynamic-custom-dropdown/11602 "2016-04-29T13:31:51Z")
Hello, My assistant has been beating the stick at this for a few days and I've figured it out this morning, and we have found nothing on this forum about this. End up to be simple, but you need to know some facts (da… --- ## [Multiple Docked Windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-docked-windows/11526)
**Author:** [@jlteel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlteel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-docked-windows/11526 "2016-04-29T05:11:19Z")
I need to create a project that has windows docked according to the attached image, so a total of three docked windows. I've been able to achieve what I want if all the monitors are the exact same resolution, but I can't… --- ## [Tag Path change(v. 7.8.2)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-path-change-v-7-8-2/11598)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-path-change-v-7-8-2/11598 "2016-04-28T20:27:21Z")
Hi guys, this one is totally my fault and there is a solution to fix my issue but its painful lol figured I share it on here and see what you all think. So when I was creating my folders for my machine lines and each of… --- ## [Problem with TwinCAT 2 OPC-UA and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-twincat-2-opc-ua-and-ignition/11552)
**Author:** [@IMEngineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IMEngineering)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-twincat-2-opc-ua-and-ignition/11552 "2016-04-28T19:15:45Z")
Hello, I’m trying to connect a Beckhoff plc with Ignition. I have installed in beckhoff the OPC-UA license and set all the variables that I want to publish on OPC-UA. The machine is behind a ASA 5501 from CISCO. I have … --- ## [Gateway Event Scrip Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-scrip-issue/11596)
**Author:** [@John\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-scrip-issue/11596 "2016-04-28T17:50:40Z")
I am new to Python and having problems coming up with a Gateway Event Script. I am wanting to write a string value to a memory tag pending the value of an OPC Tag. My idea is that there would be multiple "If" statement… --- ## [MOXA IP camera URL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moxa-ip-camera-url/11597)
**Author:** [@the\_newb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/the_newb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moxa-ip-camera-url/11597 "2016-04-28T15:39:14Z")
I've got a MOXA Vport P06-1MP-M12-CAM42 I've been struggling with getting the right URL for few hours. I finally got it. If anyone else finds themselves in the same struggle here it is... your.ip.address.here/moxa-c… --- ## [Force easy chart to re-read DB pens data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-easy-chart-to-re-read-db-pens-data/11595)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-easy-chart-to-re-read-db-pens-data/11595 "2016-04-28T15:18:22Z")
Hi, I have an easy chart displaying data in historical mode. Some data come from Tag Pens, some more from DB Pens. Data coming from DB Pens are calculated based on the chart start date and end date. Start date and end da… --- ## [Erase ignition alarm history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/erase-ignition-alarm-history/11580)
**Author:** [@c.sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.sanchez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/erase-ignition-alarm-history/11580 "2016-04-27T21:14:25Z")
Hello. I'm using ignition 7.8 and i need to erase the alarm history, I’m using the ignition default database (without any external database) in a "recycled project" so there are a lot of old and false alarms. I have no… --- ## [Continuous warnings generated in LOG file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/continuous-warnings-generated-in-log-file/11591)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/continuous-warnings-generated-in-log-file/11591 "2016-04-27T17:19:34Z")
Hi , On activating OPC UA, I am getting continuous WARN in wrapper log file of Ignition every 5 seconds 3kb of this message is continuously appended in the log file every 5 seconds. How to get rid of is, what is wrong w… --- ## [HTML in Pie Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/html-in-pie-chart/11590)
**Author:** [@lemeur17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lemeur17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/html-in-pie-chart/11590 "2016-04-27T13:21:37Z")
Hi to all I tried to add HTML in Tooltip Format string for a Pie Chart component and it works fine, but for some reasons it didn’t work with the Label Format string Here is my expresion for the Tooltip Format concat… --- ## [7.7 Crosstab Basics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-7-crosstab-basics/11588)
**Author:** [@EricFrancoeur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EricFrancoeur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-7-crosstab-basics/11588 "2016-04-27T12:57:07Z")
I know, I know, I didn't have time to upgrade to 7.8 yet... Ok I have a dataset of Logs, Sorted by Diameter Size, Length and Volume in M3: \[attachment=1\]Dataset.jpg\[/attachment\] And I want a Cross tab table showing t… --- ## [Error message when try to save in designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-message-when-try-to-save-in-designer/11589)
**Author:** [@vanko25](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vanko25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-message-when-try-to-save-in-designer/11589 "2016-04-27T12:49:32Z")
Hi all! I am having error message when try to either save chages to a project or create a new one. The message is a problem with writing to a db. It is like that: GatewayException: Executing INSERT INTO PROJECT\_CHAN… --- ## [Build failed for sdk7.7.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/build-failed-for-sdk7-7-8/11579)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/build-failed-for-sdk7-7-8/11579 "2016-04-27T10:29:08Z")
Hi I am trying to compile my module for SDK 7.7.8 on 64 bit version of Ignition 7.7.8. I get following error on build: BUILD FAILED C:\\Ignition-ModuleSDK-7.7.8\\gatewaycomm\\Build\\build.xml:83: java.io.FileNotFoundExcept… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1740) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1742)