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**Author:** [@aaronmuir](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aaronmuir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-user-defined-type-data-write-error/11260 "2016-02-24T02:49:24Z")
We are having trouble getting Ignition to write to User Defined Data type instances in Controllogix. Everytime we write to a Clx user defined type tag, we get an unknown error. All other writes to the standard data typ… --- ## [Module development noob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-development-noob/11217)
**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-development-noob/11217 "2016-02-23T20:36:01Z")
I saw some documentation that talked about a skeleton project to get me started, but it doesn't seem to be around anymore. Where do I start, it's a pretty simple module I'm trying to write. Thx. --- ## [Logically Grouping Many Reporting Keys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logically-grouping-many-reporting-keys/11251)
**Author:** [@ssmith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ssmith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logically-grouping-many-reporting-keys/11251 "2016-02-23T19:25:16Z")
I've made a new ReportDataSource that needs to return many distinct values; some of which happen to be datasets. I would like to know how to group all these values under a single heading (key) in the report designer tree… --- ## [Anyone have trouble with freeopcua](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-have-trouble-with-freeopcua/11259)
**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-have-trouble-with-freeopcua/11259 "2016-02-23T19:04:01Z")
So the problem I'm having is using a path in this library. I can traverse the nodes myself and it works fine, it's just that it would be nice to add subscriptions in a more timely manner. Thx --- ## [OPC-UA connection to .NET Sample](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-to-net-sample/11258)
**Author:** [@cmello](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmello)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-to-net-sample/11258 "2016-02-23T17:52:03Z")
Hi, We are evaluating interoperability with our UA Server based on the UA .NET Samples available here: http://opcfoundation.github.io/UA-.NET/ The connection works, but the browse fails with a dialog box showing th… --- ## [Logix Drive device status incorrectly reported](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-drive-device-status-incorrectly-reported/11252)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Aldrich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jon_Aldrich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-drive-device-status-incorrectly-reported/11252 "2016-02-23T15:02:35Z")
Pretty niche issue but we have a Control Logix setup with two L73 PLCs sharing a common EN2T. We've noticed in the course of testing that if a PLC is physically removed from the rack the device status reported by ignitio… --- ## [Integer arrays](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integer-arrays/11257)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integer-arrays/11257 "2016-02-23T15:02:19Z")
Hi, in Ignition 7.8.1 I see a Tag Data Type named Integer Array: how can I define that? I read my tags through Kepware by using next syntax as address: ns=2:s=Channel\_IP12.S7\_1500\_IP12.DB1,DI100 It would be nice fo… --- ## [SMS notification setup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-notification-setup/11192)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-notification-setup/11192 "2016-02-23T14:22:45Z")
I am seeing this error in my console when trying to get the sms notification module to work with a raven xe. Error sending notification to 1xxxxxxxxx java.io.IOException: Did not receive ack packet for outbound message … --- ## [Cannot get a connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-get-a-connection/11250)
**Author:** [@boster281](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/boster281)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-get-a-connection/11250 "2016-02-23T13:30:49Z")
I have been having an issue where every few weeks I will get error codes like the picture, where my database connection drops out every few minutes. Everything looks good except my store and forward ( 2nd picture) Bu… --- ## [Shared and project script libraries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-and-project-script-libraries/11254)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-and-project-script-libraries/11254 "2016-02-23T12:52:44Z")
Hi, is it possible to call a function in the project library from a function in the shared library? Thanks in advance --- ## [System.tag.read and direct read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-read-and-direct-read/11253)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-read-and-direct-read/11253 "2016-02-23T12:02:50Z")
Hi, if I program something like this: val=system.tag.read(tagPath).value if val==10: #do something am I sure that the if clause gets a fresh value for tagPath, i.e. that the system.tag.read reads directly from the … --- ## [Shipping Sorter OEE calculation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shipping-sorter-oee-calculation/10895)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shipping-sorter-oee-calculation/10895 "2016-02-23T00:32:55Z")
I have a conveyor sorter and would like to calculate OEE. Cartons are inducted, scanned, and sorted. There is no planned downtime during a shift. So I will consider total counts by shift for everything. There are sever… --- ## [Data Collection Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-collection-error/11249)
**Author:** [@estout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/estout)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-collection-error/11249 "2016-02-22T22:08:42Z")
Getting the error: WARN: Simple Query could not be completedYou have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'OPTION SQL\_SELECT\_LIMIT… --- ## [Disable Hot Keys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-hot-keys/11248)
**Author:** [@MoisesZV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MoisesZV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-hot-keys/11248 "2016-02-22T19:43:04Z")
Hi, I wondering if it's posible to disable the hotkeys in windows, I have a project in full screen and I don't want the operator can use ALT + Tab or CTRL + ALT + Del or press the windows button, Other HMI like Wincc or … --- ## [Linear Scale w/ Dynamic Indicators](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-w-dynamic-indicators/11238)
**Author:** [@Corey.Furman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corey.Furman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-w-dynamic-indicators/11238 "2016-02-22T13:31:14Z")
Is it possible to make the indicators on a linear scale dynamic? The min and max values were straight forward tag binds, but the indicators want a dataset. Do I need to drive this out of SQL? Thanks --- ## [Cant find tags via Scan Class](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-find-tags-via-scan-class/11219)
**Author:** [@Serhii](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Serhii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-find-tags-via-scan-class/11219 "2016-02-22T13:20:55Z")
Hi! How can I find this tags? screenshot.su/show.php?img=8f4b4 ... 13837e.jpg If there are no one found: screenshot.su/show.php?img=1ace7 ... 596a15.jpg --- ## [SFC Transition execution timing and expression type casting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-transition-execution-timing-and-expression-type-casting/11241)
**Author:** [@fadihindi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fadihindi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-transition-execution-timing-and-expression-type-casting/11241 "2016-02-20T17:14:07Z")
I have been developing a project in v7.8.1 with extensive use of SFC's. I have encountered a couple of behaviors that I would like to identify as either expected or anomalies. Transition execution timing - my understan… --- ## [Optimization for a two server project with cell modem Comms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/optimization-for-a-two-server-project-with-cell-modem-comms/11110)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/optimization-for-a-two-server-project-with-cell-modem-comms/11110 "2016-02-20T14:20:55Z")
Hi, I'm working on a project where we have two Ignition installations for a small unmanned water treatment plant. One will be local to the plant, while the other will be in a cloud server. The connection between the t… --- ## [Component Visibility with no Database Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-visibility-with-no-database-connection/11239)
**Author:** [@lanebaumann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lanebaumann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-visibility-with-no-database-connection/11239 "2016-02-20T00:53:13Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering how to view components bound to tags when you are not connected to a database? With no connection the components are grayed out and display a no database connection symbol. Similar to when … --- ## [Transaction Group - Timing of first record](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-timing-of-first-record/11235)
**Author:** [@matt.baker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.baker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-timing-of-first-record/11235 "2016-02-19T18:40:24Z")
I have a Transaction group set up and it is logging data to SQL table when a Boolean value is true every 1 minute and stops logging when the tag goes false. Works fine. The problem is that I want the Boolean tag to be on… --- ## [Play Sound Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-error/11236)
**Author:** [@jruben84](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jruben84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-error/11236 "2016-02-19T18:26:44Z")
Hi, I get an error when I try to play a sound... I have a button, the scripting code is: path = system.file.openFile("wav") if path != None: bytes = system.file.readFileAsBytes(path) event.source.parent.get… --- ## [Cannot start the designer after an upgrade to Ignition 7.7.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-start-the-designer-after-an-upgrade-to-ignition-7-7-6/11208)
**Author:** [@andrea.minu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.minu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-start-the-designer-after-an-upgrade-to-ignition-7-7-6/11208 "2016-02-19T14:25:15Z")
Hi to all I upgraded ignition from 7.6.x to 7.7.6 Now the gateway starts correctly but I cannot start the designer and the clients vision. I have a exception of java when it try to start the designer.jnlp ( see error be… --- ## [Trouble Getting Template Repeater Working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-getting-template-repeater-working/11234)
**Author:** [@Corey.Furman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corey.Furman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-getting-template-repeater-working/11234 "2016-02-18T20:15:06Z")
I have been watching the webinar on how to use templates, and in particular the template repeater. I have created the tags for four bulk liquid tanks, and I have created a template for them. The custom property of the … --- ## [Can I customize controls of PDF Viewer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-customize-controls-of-pdf-viewer/11221)
**Author:** [@erfritts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erfritts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-customize-controls-of-pdf-viewer/11221 "2016-02-18T19:26:16Z")
I have a number of requests to implement the option to place PDFs for viewing on our Press line HMIs. The problem I am having is that the native controls of the PDF Viewer are much to small for optimal use with our ELO t… --- ## [Synchronised flashing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/synchronised-flashing/11231)
**Author:** [@malleblas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/malleblas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/synchronised-flashing/11231 "2016-02-18T12:15:12Z")
Hi, I am using multistate displays and I am using the animation to create a flashing effect which is the standard. The flashes are not in sync and this is very distracting and I find it difficult to pinpoint what is fl… --- ## [Problem with httpget authentification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-httpget-authentification/11226)
**Author:** [@Fabrice\_CHAVEROT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Fabrice_CHAVEROT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-httpget-authentification/11226 "2016-02-18T10:38:21Z")
I have the following python function wich works, but Java asks me for authentification (with a popup) although I pass the good username and password. Is there a way to resolve this problem or a workaround ? I am on W7,… --- ## [Design Time Detection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/design-time-detection/11228)
**Author:** [@cody.tamaki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cody.tamaki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/design-time-detection/11228 "2016-02-18T02:07:56Z")
Following on from this post (My account isn't allowed to reply on that forum): https://inductiveautomation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=11710 How do you guys recommend we listen for design time/preview mode? I'm usi… --- ## [Two Designers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-designers/11201)
**Author:** [@jruben84](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jruben84)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-designers/11201 "2016-02-18T01:01:24Z")
I have a question, we need open two designers because we are working in different projects at the same time. But sometimes, one designer crash and we need to close the other. And both designers goes slow... :cry: Any … --- ## [Ignition 7.7.7 and 7.8.2 introduce new internal storage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-7-7-and-7-8-2-introduce-new-internal-storage/11203)
**Author:** [@nmudge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nmudge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-7-7-and-7-8-2-introduce-new-internal-storage/11203 "2016-02-18T00:22:16Z")
Can IA tell us what the new internal storage system is? What database system is being used for it? Can you tell us why you switched to it? Thanks, --- ## [Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory/11230)
**Author:** [@Tobey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tobey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory/11230 "2016-02-17T22:02:05Z")
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