# Latest

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## [Siemens PLC troubles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-plc-troubles/9790)

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**Author:** [@rdelossantos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rdelossantos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-plc-troubles/9790 "2015-03-27T18:48:15Z")

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Hi, we have a factory with a Siemens S7-300 PLC connected to Ignition 7.5.13. They work well all the time and they communicate each other properly, except when we have to connect one of our PCs to the PLC (through Siem…

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## [1st arg can't be coerced to int](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/1st-arg-cant-be-coerced-to-int/9850)

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**Author:** [@billymac00](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/billymac00)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/1st-arg-cant-be-coerced-to-int/9850 "2015-03-27T17:25:20Z")

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I am sure the fix is simple but I need to get past this. I have 2 tables, and have this code in a button’s script. data1=event.source.getComponent(“Table1a”).data data2=event.source.getComponent(“Table1b”).data The c…

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## [DataSet Parameter in Java](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-parameter-in-java/9817)

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**Author:** [@adnaram](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adnaram)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-parameter-in-java/9817 "2015-03-27T15:19:17Z")

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Hello, i want to add a "DataSet" parameter inside my component. I didn't know wich type of variable I need to declare for the "DataSet" in my java class. By exemple, their is a DataSet parameter in the Pie Chart object …

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## [Error of scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-of-scripts/9846)

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**Author:** [@janlly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/janlly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-of-scripts/9846 "2015-03-27T10:02:26Z")

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in tag change script,i used script: import system value = newValue.value system.tag.write("rec\_tag",value) system.gui.messageBox("This is new value: %d " % value) but the script execute error, why? error info: \[E…

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## [Using the six.py library in Jython 2.5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-six-py-library-in-jython-2-5/9842)

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**Author:** [@HCIdivision17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/HCIdivision17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-six-py-library-in-jython-2-5/9842 "2015-03-26T18:23:02Z")

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In case anyone else runs into an operator.methodcaller issue, I’ve attached a quick fix. Here’s the story: When trying to load a third party python library into Ignition, the Jython compiler was dying on a call in six.…

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## [Power Table Auto Size Columns](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-auto-size-columns/9639)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-auto-size-columns/9639 "2015-03-25T20:03:36Z")

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on the power table is there a scripting function to auto size columns? I see i can manually auto size the columns in the client by right clicking the header, but i want the tables columns to auto size after the window …

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## [Drag and drop a custom property?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-a-custom-property/9838)

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**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-a-custom-property/9838 "2015-03-25T15:13:36Z")

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I have two tables with custom properties, I wanted to drag a row from one table to the next which works fine but I also wanted to get the value of the custom property, I tried using print sourceTable.myProperty but i…

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## [Automatically Save Report PDF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-save-report-pdf/9679)

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**Author:** [@craigb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigb)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-save-report-pdf/9679 "2015-03-25T15:06:29Z")

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Hi, After learning about reports over the last week. I have now managed to create the report, albeit a couple of visual tweaks but its there. I have a bit that starts transactions groups while the machine is running…

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## [Deleting tag history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-tag-history/9832)

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**Author:** [@Serhii](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Serhii)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-tag-history/9832 "2015-03-25T09:16:30Z")

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Hi! Please, help. How to delete history data for tags which were deleted?

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## [Ignition online credential worth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-online-credential-worth/9835)

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**Author:** [@engrrizi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/engrrizi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-online-credential-worth/9835 "2015-03-24T22:57:18Z")

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Dear all, I am very new in SCADA development, I have recently took my Masters in control and automation and now looking to put some skill on my CV. i want to know that if the online earned credentials of Ignition SCADA t…

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## [Reset database value to NULL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reset-database-value-to-null/9839)

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**Author:** [@COA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/COA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reset-database-value-to-null/9839 "2015-03-24T20:55:53Z")

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A value in our sqlth\_te was changed and I want to reset it to NULL. How can i do this.

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## [Micrologix 1400 Strange Behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1400-strange-behavior/9837)

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**Author:** [@cgardella](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cgardella)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1400-strange-behavior/9837 "2015-03-24T14:17:37Z")

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I have a Micro 1400 connected to Ignition 7.6.6. I developed my code in the office without experiencing this strange problem. I have communication timers setup to monitor the connection quality of 6 remote PLC's. I h…

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## [Status Chart values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-values/9833)

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**Author:** [@Serhii](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Serhii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-values/9833 "2015-03-24T09:31:46Z")

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Hi! Help please with understanding of Status Chart. I created 10 memory tags with history scan class of 300000ms (5 min). Then I created Status Chart and made Tag History Property binding for Series Data. Why values …

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## [Pages available on external web server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pages-available-on-external-web-server/9819)

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**Author:** [@wurthrs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wurthrs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pages-available-on-external-web-server/9819 "2015-03-24T02:08:48Z")

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Hi all Is there a method to be able to serve the ignition pages using an external web server. I have people that want to be able to access the pages on the web but really don't want my ignition server to be directly a…

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## [SIP - Voice alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sip-voice-alarming/9826)

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**Author:** [@jcole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcole)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sip-voice-alarming/9826 "2015-03-23T23:31:29Z")

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Hello. I am fairly new to Ignition but am learning a lot as I develop my first substantial application. I am looking to possibly include voice alarming for this project. Currently the old install (that I am replacing w…

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## [Support for PLC-5 PID data file type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/support-for-plc-5-pid-data-file-type/9829)

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**Author:** [@Robot\_B9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robot_B9)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/support-for-plc-5-pid-data-file-type/9829 "2015-03-23T19:58:20Z")

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Does Ignition support the PID data file type in PLC-5's?

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## [Is there a way to change Scan Class for many tags at once?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-scan-class-for-many-tags-at-once/9825)

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**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-scan-class-for-many-tags-at-once/9825 "2015-03-23T18:33:51Z")

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Is there a way to change the Scan Class for many tags at once? I have a a few different Tag folders that currently use the same Scan Class. I want to change some of the tag folders, and recursively all of the tags bel…

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## [Twilio Not Connecting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-not-connecting/9824)

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**Author:** [@kattikartik7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kattikartik7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-not-connecting/9824 "2015-03-23T15:40:56Z")

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Twilio is not connected on the gateway. I will paste the error soon. Does any one has documentation on configuring phone number on Twilio. I'm clue with out any documenation. Thanks. Kartik.

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## [Session History/Log](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-history-log/9743)

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**Author:** [@jlteel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlteel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-history-log/9743 "2015-03-23T12:15:31Z")

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Is there a built-in way or has somebody come up with a way to log when users log in or out of an Ignition project? Ideally, I'd capture the user name and the IP address. Thanks in advance for your help.

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## [Nested Templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-templates/9805)

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**Author:** [@Loomisman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Loomisman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-templates/9805 "2015-03-22T15:49:19Z")

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I am trying to nest a template (Small Template) within a template (Big Template). I also have a UDT that contains other UDTs. I would like to pass a parameter UDT to the Big Template and be able to then pass one of the e…

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## [5000 forums members reached](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/5000-forums-members-reached/9792)

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**Author:** [@pdibenedetto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdibenedetto)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/5000-forums-members-reached/9792 "2015-03-20T21:10:37Z")

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The forum reached 5000 users. Congratulations to IA and all the community for the growth in recent years. Regards!

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## [\[BYES Apps\] Video player component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/byes-apps-video-player-component/7160)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/byes-apps-video-player-component/7160 "2015-03-20T18:19:53Z")

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An video component based on VLC/VLCj H264 compatible and all the vlc codec supported ! Version 1.0.0 Be careful : Secure multiple instance with use of an external JVM for each component decoding process for windows ign…

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## [Meter in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/meter-in-ignition/9820)

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**Author:** [@wurthrs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wurthrs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/meter-in-ignition/9820 "2015-03-20T14:27:58Z")

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Hi all I don't know if others have had this issue but I am using 3 meters to display PH levels. I have changed the dials to go from 0 to 14 and it comes up fine when it is viewed thru the designer, but when it is publ…

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## [Tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tables/9821)

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**Author:** [@zacslade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacslade)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tables/9821 "2015-03-20T09:45:05Z")

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Hi all, So I've got a table, and I want to use the first column for navigation. (It's a weird application - but I want to do it anyway). This is the code snippet I'm using: row = event.source.selectedRow; column =…

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## [Export alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-alarm/6770)

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**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-alarm/6770 "2015-03-19T18:47:16Z")

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Hi, I am going trought the process of moving from alert to alarm. It would be handy to export to excel instead of xml. Can I export to excel or do you know a good xml editor that will help me with this process. tha…

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## [Combining datasets](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/combining-datasets/9818)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/combining-datasets/9818 "2015-03-19T18:42:08Z")

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I have a dataset of shift strings from my window. I have 2 popup calendars for start date and end date. I'm trying to create a dataset that looks like this to setup child groups broken out by date and shift. Date …

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## [Project Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-security/9815)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-security/9815 "2015-03-19T13:00:08Z")

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The client requires access to Configuration on the Gateway to manage devices, connections, and project backups so I gave them a username with the permission to do these things. I set the designer access to a role that on…

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## [Designer will not open](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-will-not-open/9816)

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**Author:** [@DNal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DNal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-will-not-open/9816 "2015-03-19T12:49:04Z")

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I keep getting this error when I try to run designer for a particular project Message Error loading project Details IllegalComponentStateException: component must be showing on the screen to determine its location Th…

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## [Ignition and HDA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-hda/2571)

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**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-hda/2571 "2015-03-19T12:45:05Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to retrieve data in an OPC-HDA server in Ignition ? Can the following be possible : OPC-DA/HDA (COM) \<==\> DA/HDA-UA WRAPPER (ex. Matrikon) \<==\> IGNITION OPC-UA (with historical data) ? Regards,

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## [Updating Client Tag from alarm pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-client-tag-from-alarm-pipeline/9810)

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**Author:** [@ovendenk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ovendenk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-client-tag-from-alarm-pipeline/9810 "2015-03-18T17:38:31Z")

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Hello. Hoping you can help me out, I am fairly new to Ignition. I am trying to update a client tag from an alarm pipeline. We have multiple PLC systems and I have added associative date to each alarm to indicate which…

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