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**Author:** [@rayjones9210](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rayjones9210)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-autocad-drawings/10154 "2015-06-22T12:33:28Z")
Is there a way that I can generate a view of a .dwg file to my Ignition project? --- ## [Error sending email](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-sending-email/10116)
**Author:** [@MoisesZV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MoisesZV)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-sending-email/10116 "2015-06-22T12:21:43Z")
Hi, I'm trying to send an email with a button with this script and I get an error, I'm testing to send just text, but when this works I need to send an Image attached as well. system.net.sendEmail("smtp.gmail.com:587:… --- ## [Retargeting issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retargeting-issue/10145)
**Author:** [@jose.granero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jose.granero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retargeting-issue/10145 "2015-06-20T16:12:01Z")
Last Ignition upgrade has not solved the problem of retargeting to and from gateways with older versions installed. --- ## [Best way to set up Ingition for 40+ plants](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-set-up-ingition-for-40-plants/9682)
**Author:** [@CA\_HMIDev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CA_HMIDev)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-set-up-ingition-for-40-plants/9682 "2015-06-20T00:58:43Z")
Hello. We have 20+ plants connected to a central server at HQ. We're now considering switching to Ignition, and I have a question. Would I need to purchase 20+ 'The Works' packages to avoid issues if the connection to th… --- ## [Connect directly to IO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-directly-to-io/10108)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-directly-to-io/10108 "2015-06-19T22:09:08Z")
I need to create an Ignition application that logs 4 analog points. Is there a way to connect to IO directly without using a PLC? Data points will be 4-20ma or PT100 RTDs --- ## [\[Linux\] How to do a CLI backup/restore of the gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-how-to-do-a-cli-backup-restore-of-the-gateway/7929)
**Author:** [@BSH](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BSH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-how-to-do-a-cli-backup-restore-of-the-gateway/7929 "2015-06-19T10:13:19Z")
Hi, I'm wondering if it is possible to do a backup of the gateway from the CLI on a Linux OS. Also if this is possible how could I do a restore afterwards? If it is in the manuals please point me in the right direction b… --- ## [Watch file using Instrument Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/watch-file-using-instrument-interface/10151)
**Author:** [@dlaki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dlaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/watch-file-using-instrument-interface/10151 "2015-06-19T06:02:37Z")
Hi guys, I’ve ran into this job of watching the file for a specific event in real time, then will start to parse another file whenever the event is log into the file that I’m watching. I’m planning to use the Instrumen… --- ## [Trend marking and ad-hoc trends](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trend-marking-and-ad-hoc-trends/10150)
**Author:** [@tomt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tomt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trend-marking-and-ad-hoc-trends/10150 "2015-06-18T20:48:46Z")
Hi, I have a few questions about trends that I hope someone can provide some input to. I'm trying to make Ignition work more like some of the larger historian products on the market, so if you've used one of those, I … --- ## [Expression Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tags/10149)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tags/10149 "2015-06-18T18:24:25Z")
Hi, What is the sequence of execution of expression tags in ignition for the same scan class? Is there a way we can know and change the sequence? BR PRAMANJ --- ## [Export/import a dataset to /from a sting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-import-a-dataset-to-from-a-sting/10138)
**Author:** [@joaopmrod2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joaopmrod2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-import-a-dataset-to-from-a-sting/10138 "2015-06-18T15:13:11Z")
Is it possible to export/import a dataset to/from a string (instead a .csv file)? I want to save the complete dataset as string in a database field. --- ## [Making the ModbusExample work for RTU](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-the-modbusexample-work-for-rtu/10101)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-the-modbusexample-work-for-rtu/10101 "2015-06-18T14:51:09Z")
Hello, I'm trying to make the ModbusExample (the one that comes with the SDK) work for the serial support. I figured how to enable the serial driver (it seems that all needed has already been written). However, i'm fac… --- ## [Run Project Script from Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-project-script-from-gateway/10146)
**Author:** [@DavidWisely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DavidWisely)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-project-script-from-gateway/10146 "2015-06-18T02:44:28Z")
I have a Tag Event that runs a Gateway script. I would like this to call a project script, but the project scope is unavailable. This is obviously because there could be multiple projects on the same gateway. Is there a … --- ## [Scheduled Gateway Backup to Network Location](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scheduled-gateway-backup-to-network-location/10143)
**Author:** [@ErikG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ErikG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scheduled-gateway-backup-to-network-location/10143 "2015-06-17T14:57:31Z")
Our Scheduled Gateway backups are not executing properly. Does anyone know what happens when setting the backup folder to a network location? What credentials does it use for access? --- ## [Module developer administrator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-developer-administrator/10133)
**Author:** [@ropsukamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ropsukamp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-developer-administrator/10133 "2015-06-17T07:16:31Z")
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone could help. I've been working on developing a module, I've registered as a private developer and I have a running module that I would like to sign. When I go to the marketplace to t… --- ## [Power table drop down list on a column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-drop-down-list-on-a-column/10125)
**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-drop-down-list-on-a-column/10125 "2015-06-17T01:05:44Z")
Hi, Just curious if it’s possible to make the column on a power table a dropdown list when selected ? instead of just a plain column? This is the sample table i would like to have: The palletId column dropdown li… --- ## [Reference dataset of table on another window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-dataset-of-table-on-another-window/10137)
**Author:** [@Gratliff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gratliff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-dataset-of-table-on-another-window/10137 "2015-06-16T19:29:44Z")
Is there a way to reference/refresh the dataset property of a table on another opened window via a script? --- ## [Number formatting in textboxes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/number-formatting-in-textboxes/10136)
**Author:** [@Gratliff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gratliff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/number-formatting-in-textboxes/10136 "2015-06-16T16:33:15Z")
I have a popup window with a textbox that is bound to a dataset via: try({Root Container.Data}\[toInt(0),"BadgeID"\],"") The dataset looks like this (1 row): ID FirstName LastName Number Roll 32 John … --- ## [Adding tags to "Ignition OPC-UA Server" thru designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-tags-to-ignition-opc-ua-server-thru-designer/10131)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-tags-to-ignition-opc-ua-server-thru-designer/10131 "2015-06-16T15:30:22Z")
Hi, I don't see a mechanism to add tags in Ignition OPC-UA server thru the Ignition designer tool? I thought it would be as easy as adding SQLTags in SQL Tags Browser! Does OPC-UA server only read values thru PLC driver… --- ## [Best Solutions For Displays](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-solutions-for-displays/10135)
**Author:** [@bfearnow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfearnow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-solutions-for-displays/10135 "2015-06-16T12:10:26Z")
Good morning. I am new to the Ignition family, but my plant is moving fast in its direction. What displays are most people using when many efficiency, downtime, etc. displays are going to be placed throughout a plant. … --- ## [Java.sql.sqlexception: Already closed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-sql-sqlexception-already-closed/10130)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-sql-sqlexception-already-closed/10130 "2015-06-15T20:25:43Z")
All right. About every five minutes or so I get three-to-five instances of this exception showing up in the wrapper log. I’m pretty sure this is having to do with the connection pool somehow, but I can’t seem to find whe… --- ## [Cannot coerce value '-1' into type: interface java.awt.Paint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-coerce-value-1-into-type-interface-java-awt-paint/10129)
**Author:** [@jlteel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlteel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-coerce-value-1-into-type-interface-java-awt-paint/10129 "2015-06-15T15:27:20Z")
I'm getting this message every time I open a window in the designer, and can't seem to figure out what the source of the problem is. The error details are below. Can anyone point me in the right direction? java.lang.Cl… --- ## [Ignition SDK - API to open a window on click event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-sdk-api-to-open-a-window-on-click-event/10127)
**Author:** [@Yogini\_Marathe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yogini_Marathe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-sdk-api-to-open-a-window-on-click-event/10127 "2015-06-15T10:39:58Z")
Hi, While designing screens in the designer, when I want to setup navigation , I use system.nav.openWindow("SomeWindowName") on a mouse Click action. If I want to do similar action through Ignition SDK API in a custo… --- ## [OT: Geek productivity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ot-geek-productivity/10124)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ot-geek-productivity/10124 "2015-06-13T19:15:37Z")
Yeah, pretty well sums it up… --- ## [Ignition Service crash/hang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-service-crash-hang/10091)
**Author:** [@dmoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dmoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-service-crash-hang/10091 "2015-06-12T19:37:17Z")
Every couple weeks since upgrading to 7.7.4, my master node hangs, OPC connections die, but it doesn’t fail over to the backup node and resume, resulting in a ton of lost (legal compliance!) data. I don’t see any smokin… --- ## [Modbus connection error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection-error/10095)
**Author:** [@MoisesZV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MoisesZV)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection-error/10095 "2015-06-11T21:27:08Z")
Hi, I have a PLC connected through Modbus ethernet and all is working fine but sometimes I was disconnected and get errors in the console, this happen mostly when I continued my work the next day. The solution for now is… --- ## [Multi-homed gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-homed-gateway/10120)
**Author:** [@CJVR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CJVR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-homed-gateway/10120 "2015-06-11T20:20:34Z")
I have a gateway that has two NICs. One network is for the office and can reach the internet; the other network is for plant equipment and this cannot reach the network. I have been connecting to the Ignition gateway thr… --- ## [Move popup window outside boundary of main window?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/move-popup-window-outside-boundary-of-main-window/10119)
**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/move-popup-window-outside-boundary-of-main-window/10119 "2015-06-11T16:02:53Z")
We have an application that includes a popup web browser that I would like to be able to move to another monitor. However, moving it just resizes the client behind it... is there any way to make that an independent windo… --- ## [Ignition Designer Runtime Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-runtime-error/6495)
**Author:** [@ashish007pict](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashish007pict)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-runtime-error/6495 "2015-06-11T14:36:39Z")
Hello All I am getting following error when I start runtime. I have used import system, re and my project modules app in my script modules. The same backup is working on another PC. I did reinstall process but it is of n… --- ## [Scan Class and OPC Data Mode - Read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scan-class-and-opc-data-mode-read/10118)
**Author:** [@jdelgado](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jdelgado)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scan-class-and-opc-data-mode-read/10118 "2015-06-11T13:58:30Z")
Hi, I have question about how Scan Class and OPC Data Mode set as read in the transactions groups. If I have tags setup in the default scan class of 1 secs but I set my Transactions to OPC Data Mode Read does it overr… --- ## [Best way to upgrade redundant pair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-upgrade-redundant-pair/10111)
**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-upgrade-redundant-pair/10111 "2015-06-11T13:25:52Z")
It seems like there has been some conflicting information over the years on the best (least downtime) method to upgrade a redundant pair. It used to be recommended to upgrade the Master first. This was because the proj… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1783) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1785)