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**Author:** [@EricFrancoeur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EricFrancoeur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-down-refresh/9120 "2015-02-03T13:31:15Z")
Hello, I have a dropdown that takes it's data from an MySQL query. It's a list of preset value an when selected it fills the form. No biggie there. What I also have on that for is a save button in case I change value… --- ## [How to limit inputted digits in numeric type field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-limit-inputted-digits-in-numeric-type-field/9644)
**Author:** [@ella\_ramos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ella_ramos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-limit-inputted-digits-in-numeric-type-field/9644 "2015-02-03T04:13:50Z")
Hi just want to inquire on how we can limit the number of digits being inputted in numeric field. Say i only want the user to input up to 5(e.g. 0-99999) digit number, how can i set up my numeric field to restrict the di… --- ## [SQF executing all blocks more than once](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqf-executing-all-blocks-more-than-once/9641)
**Author:** [@BillS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BillS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqf-executing-all-blocks-more-than-once/9641 "2015-02-02T23:55:14Z")
Hello, I am developing Sequential Function Charts on Ignition 7.7.2 and am running across a strange problem. I have a very simple chart that was used to verify a problem I encountered with 7.7.1 that only has one Act… --- ## [DateTime sqlTags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-sqltags/9570)
**Author:** [@MCC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MCC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-sqltags/9570 "2015-02-02T23:20:18Z")
This may be a stupid question, but I'm wondering if there is some information on the DateTime sqlTag datatype. In scripting, if I perform a system.tag.read() on a tag that is configured as DateTime, what is returned? I t… --- ## [Tags subscription speed up](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-subscription-speed-up/9634)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-subscription-speed-up/9634 "2015-02-02T21:43:24Z")
Does it make sense to split tag with the same scan rate in multiple scan class to speed up tag subscription's between ignition and kepserver ? --- ## [browseTags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browsetags/9638)
**Author:** [@CPowell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CPowell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browsetags/9638 "2015-02-02T20:02:31Z")
When I use system.tag.browseTags(), I can find out if it is a UDT with .isUDT. .type gives me 'UDT\_INST'. .dataType gives me 'Int4' Is there a way to get the name Parent UDT returned? Cheers, Chris --- ## [Redundant GW and redundant PLC with kepserver - failover opc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundant-gw-and-redundant-plc-with-kepserver-failover-opc/9628)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundant-gw-and-redundant-plc-with-kepserver-failover-opc/9628 "2015-02-02T19:34:54Z")
I have a redundant gateway with kepserver for redundant PLC communication. My GW are in Master-Warm Backup mode, so both kepserver are pooling PLC for data acquisition. Is there a way to have GW in Master-Warm Backup m… --- ## [Chart with date on y axis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-with-date-on-y-axis/9593)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-with-date-on-y-axis/9593 "2015-02-02T18:24:01Z")
I want to setup chart with a category axis on the x axis and date on the y axis. can this be done? Everytime I try i get an error say something like but when i look at the data set the column is a date and it is displ… --- ## [Alarm notification clear not sent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-clear-not-sent/9617)
**Author:** [@onestank](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/onestank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-clear-not-sent/9617 "2015-02-02T15:57:05Z")
Ignition version 7.7.1 While configuring the alarm notification i have setup all the necessary user and schedules. I have added the pipeline and set active pipeline and clear pipeline to the same pipeline. I have a v… --- ## [Tag of DataType.Float8 does not support "null"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-of-datatype-float8-does-not-support-null/9629)
**Author:** [@MishaK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MishaK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-of-datatype-float8-does-not-support-null/9629 "2015-02-02T15:50:15Z")
Hello Forum, I have implemented a tag provider that builds upon SimpleTagProvider. So far so good, but there is a problem due to some requirements that I have. I need to support tags that have numeric values (such as D… --- ## [Client not opening after java run](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-not-opening-after-java-run/9631)
**Author:** [@xion8x8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xion8x8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-not-opening-after-java-run/9631 "2015-02-02T15:22:31Z")
i have always encountered that the client does not startup after the java popup finished. No error window prompt out and no Ignition client starting up after waiting for long period. Anyone encountered this before? Any i… --- ## [Send email with some recipients in one textfield](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-email-with-some-recipients-in-one-textfield/9619)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-email-with-some-recipients-in-one-textfield/9619 "2015-02-02T15:17:05Z")
Hi everybody, Do you know how can I send an email to some recipients who are written in one textfield ? For exemple user write : "user1@address.com;user2@address.com;user3@address.com" in a textfield and use the follow… --- ## [Data Logging](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-logging/9625)
**Author:** [@craigb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-logging/9625 "2015-02-02T03:37:24Z")
Folks, I thought I would put this one out there to get any advice and help I can from peoples vast experience before I tackle this little and probably simple task. To set the scene; I have two PLC's controlling di… --- ## [FactoryTalk SE and Ignition tag data exchange](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/factorytalk-se-and-ignition-tag-data-exchange/9630)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/factorytalk-se-and-ignition-tag-data-exchange/9630 "2015-01-31T23:15:27Z")
Has anyone been able to directly exchange tag data between Ignition and FTSE? I know I can use an MSSQL database to act as a gateway or a PLC , but I would actually like to tag browse the HMI Tags that reside in FTSE . … --- ## [Add a button to window frames](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-a-button-to-window-frames/9566)
**Author:** [@steven.elam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steven.elam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-a-button-to-window-frames/9566 "2015-01-31T22:52:50Z")
Is there a way to add a button to window frames next to the maximize and close buttons? I would like to add context-sensitive help buttons to my windows. --- ## [hasChanged Transaction Trigger on OPC Item](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/haschanged-transaction-trigger-on-opc-item/9627)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/haschanged-transaction-trigger-on-opc-item/9627 "2015-01-30T21:44:24Z")
I have a transaction group with a run always trigger expression tag using the hasChanged function on a OPC item from the same transaction group. hasChanged({\[~\]FillerMode}, False) this should go true only when the va… --- ## [Airlink Raven XE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/airlink-raven-xe/9626)
**Author:** [@Serhii](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Serhii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/airlink-raven-xe/9626 "2015-01-30T14:31:23Z")
Hello! What difference beetwen Airlink Raven XE H2225E-C, V2221E-V, V2221E-VA, V2221E-VD, V2221E-S ? Can i use all of them or only need to use Airlink Raven XE H2225E-C like in instruction? ( http://files.inductiveaut… --- ## [Warning: collisions?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warning-collisions/9363)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warning-collisions/9363 "2015-01-30T14:30:30Z")
I have the following lines in the wrapper.log over and over, but im not sure what they are or how to fix them. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to track them down and fix them or should i Just leave them alone? I… --- ## [Outfeed count is not inserting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/outfeed-count-is-not-inserting/9608)
**Author:** [@mreddy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mreddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/outfeed-count-is-not-inserting/9608 "2015-01-30T07:56:14Z")
some positive values are populating in the outfeed tag and configured the tag to outfeed of the line. but the model inserting 0 into line outfeed history table? any suggestions from anyone! --- ## [Timeline for 7.7.3?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeline-for-7-7-3/9587)
**Author:** [@jmartell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmartell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeline-for-7-7-3/9587 "2015-01-30T03:44:35Z")
I know you generally avoid forecasting too far out for release dates, but I feel like 7.7.2 broke a lot of things that were already working and this is causing some major headaches for some of my projects. Any idea whe… --- ## [exportDatasets() for the Easy Chart component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportdatasets-for-the-easy-chart-component/9618)
**Author:** [@xion8x8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xion8x8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportdatasets-for-the-easy-chart-component/9618 "2015-01-30T02:07:41Z")
Interested to know how to use the return data from the exportDatasets() functions for Easy Chart. I can't move it to table or save to files. Besides that, I am trying to get the dataset from the Easy Chart and map it t… --- ## [User management component does not work since update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-component-does-not-work-since-update/9621)
**Author:** [@DWeber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DWeber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-component-does-not-work-since-update/9621 "2015-01-29T18:28:37Z")
I updated from 7.6 to 7.7.3 and now the user management component is giving me an error when i add, delete, or edit user names. “Save failed. com.inductivautomation.ignition.client.gateway\_interface\_GatewayException:You… --- ## [Blank gap in chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/blank-gap-in-chart/9620)
**Author:** [@xion8x8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xion8x8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/blank-gap-in-chart/9620 "2015-01-29T15:13:07Z")
Sometimes I saw there is a gap in the chart for all the historical tag at the same timing and duration. I wonder what can be the causes for this gap? Search through the console and wrapper.log and does not see any lost … --- ## [Problem Upgrading OEE Demo from 7.6 to 7.7.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-upgrading-oee-demo-from-7-6-to-7-7-1/9603)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-upgrading-oee-demo-from-7-6-to-7-7-1/9603 "2015-01-29T01:07:10Z")
Hello, I am trying to upgrade the OEE demo included in version 7.6 to the new 7.7 version but I am getting an error: What I did was: 1. Installed Ignition 7.6+OEE module 2. Configured OEE Module and Installed the dem… --- ## [How to Prevent: MS SQL Server bogs down over time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-prevent-ms-sql-server-bogs-down-over-time/119)
**Author:** [@admin1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/admin1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-prevent-ms-sql-server-bogs-down-over-time/119 "2015-01-28T21:21:38Z")
MSSQL Server databases used with FactorySQL groups which overwrite the same record repeatedly (for example, bi-directional items) should be placed into the partial backup mode. If this is not done then the transaction … --- ## [Tag List](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-list/9616)
**Author:** [@allenr8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allenr8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-list/9616 "2015-01-28T21:18:37Z")
Guys, First question: Is there a way to query the tag structure to get a list of available tags? Second question if first questions is yes: What I would really like is to be able to know of a list of tags that use … --- ## [List Files On File Server and Select](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-files-on-file-server-and-select/9602)
**Author:** [@Automator59](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Automator59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-files-on-file-server-and-select/9602 "2015-01-28T21:04:42Z")
I need to display PDF files on clients that are selected from a separate management project. I would like to store the files on the server web server (instead of doing shared folders) and the project to select what file… --- ## [Running a project script from client event or expression tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-a-project-script-from-client-event-or-expression-tag/9615)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Cardona](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luis_Cardona)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-a-project-script-from-client-event-or-expression-tag/9615 "2015-01-28T20:56:26Z")
I have a script project that I'm running from a simple button by using the following line project.EmailReport\_Generator.machine('Machine1') and works fine. Now I want to run that script 3 times a day. So I try do it f… --- ## [TCP Driver Message tag - Read as bytes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcp-driver-message-tag-read-as-bytes/9595)
**Author:** [@DNP3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DNP3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcp-driver-message-tag-read-as-bytes/9595 "2015-01-28T15:00:52Z")
When using the TCP Driver built into Ignition is it possible to receive data as a byte array or some other raw (nonString) data array? Most of the data coming through the TCP Driver Message tag is bytes (0-255) or int3… --- ## [LookupError: no codec search functions registered](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lookuperror-no-codec-search-functions-registered/9606)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lookuperror-no-codec-search-functions-registered/9606 "2015-01-28T14:57:59Z")
After doing an upgrdae (7.7.1 -\> 7.7.2, but I think this can apply for all), I got one client that wouldn't recover, giving a LookupError: no codec search functions registered: can't find encoding 'utf-8' notification. … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1798) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1800)