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**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sorting-a-box-and-whisker-chart/8012 "2014-02-24T20:38:29Z")
I have a Box & Whisker chart with the following dataset: Seconds, Value 68885, 80.89687246019425 68885, 137.24251091480255 68885, 67.45794415473938 68875, 66.9175237417221 68875, 135.41695475578308 68… --- ## [AB Polling Optimization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-polling-optimization/8053)
**Author:** [@allenr8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allenr8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-polling-optimization/8053 "2014-02-24T20:35:16Z")
Just curious if anyone knows the answers to what I'm looking for. I have a radio network and want to limit the number of messages going through the network. We are using Logix series PLCs and will be loading everything… --- ## [Accessing Drag and Drop data?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-drag-and-drop-data/8051)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-drag-and-drop-data/8051 "2014-02-24T20:19:11Z")
Hi Guys, I was messing around in runtime where i was printing out the property change events, i dragged a row from a list and dropped it on a text field. The text field recognized that it was a drag and drop event, i w… --- ## [Convert string dropdown to Integer for use in SP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-string-dropdown-to-integer-for-use-in-sp/8047)
**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-string-dropdown-to-integer-for-use-in-sp/8047 "2014-02-24T19:34:58Z")
Ok I have a form 2 dropdowns and a submit button 1st dropdown string Machine1 Machine2 Machine3 Machine4 2nd Dropdown - retrieved from stored procedure exec spGetMachineSchedule @MachineID = "{Root Container.MachineI… --- ## [Hour meter no longer working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hour-meter-no-longer-working/8045)
**Author:** [@MiddleC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MiddleC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hour-meter-no-longer-working/8045 "2014-02-24T16:36:36Z")
In my transaction groups I have an insert and update group. Both groups use the same OPC tag to function (e.g. Mill\_Running). After upgrading to 7.6.4 (OS = XP SP3), my update group never triggers because the Hour M… --- ## [Ignition Client Launcher - Multiple gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-launcher-multiple-gateways/8018)
**Author:** [@BSH](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BSH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-launcher-multiple-gateways/8018 "2014-02-24T16:07:32Z")
Is it possible to get a drop down list of all gateways, I need to work with multiple gateways and they are not on the same network. Instead of having to type the network address when I need to switch would it be possible… --- ## [Touchscreen mode and Client PCs with keyboards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-mode-and-client-pcs-with-keyboards/8043)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-mode-and-client-pcs-with-keyboards/8043 "2014-02-24T14:57:04Z")
I have an application with V7.6.4 and Java 7 running with several Hope Industrial Touch screens connected to HP Thin Clients. Keyboard pop up works great any time a numeric or text input is required. Customer also have s… --- ## [Tag alarms using bindable templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-alarms-using-bindable-templates/8042)
**Author:** [@marioquark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marioquark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-alarms-using-bindable-templates/8042 "2014-02-24T11:35:21Z")
It could be very comfortable to configure tag alarms using bindable templates (as for the UDT). Now every tag alarm must be configured manually... Thank you! --- ## [JAVA\_HOME Location on a Mac is no longer reliable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-home-location-on-a-mac-is-no-longer-reliable/8040)
**Author:** [@mlangdon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlangdon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-home-location-on-a-mac-is-no-longer-reliable/8040 "2014-02-22T19:28:50Z")
This comes directly from ignition.sh: # OSX always places Java in the same location so we can reliably set JAVA\_HOME if \[ "$DIST\_OS" = "macosx" \] then if \[ -z "$JAVA\_HOME" \]; then JAVA\_HOME="/Library/Java/… --- ## [Event when new main window is opened](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-when-new-main-window-is-opened/8039)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-when-new-main-window-is-opened/8039 "2014-02-21T22:51:12Z")
Is there an event that is fired each time a new main window is opened? I want to run a script each time a new main window is opened. How might I achieve this? --- ## [Expression help syntax killing me](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-help-syntax-killing-me/8034)
**Author:** [@adamplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamplc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-help-syntax-killing-me/8034 "2014-02-21T19:47:49Z")
having a tough time with the syntax for expressions any good manuals or documents out there would be grateful. I looked at the ignition manual for the gateway but not very good on expressions. Do I just follow python syn… --- ## [IP Camera Viewer rotation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-rotation/8028)
**Author:** [@shv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-rotation/8028 "2014-02-21T14:57:30Z")
Hi, I wonder if it is possible to rotate the IP camera object in the same way that you can rotate an image. I searched object properties but can not find how to do it. Thanks in advance --- ## [Using runScript() to define the value for an expression tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-runscript-to-define-the-value-for-an-expression-tag/8038)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-runscript-to-define-the-value-for-an-expression-tag/8038 "2014-02-20T23:27:58Z")
I'm having trouble using the runScript() expression function to set the value of an expression tag. I first created a new project script called myTest. The function is defined as follows: def myTest(num): return … --- ## [Changing Default Launch Mode has no effect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-default-launch-mode-has-no-effect/8033)
**Author:** [@SonicClang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SonicClang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-default-launch-mode-has-no-effect/8033 "2014-02-20T18:53:00Z")
I'm trying to get my project to launch in a windowed mode, so I get the close, maximize, minimize buttons. No matter what I set Default Launch Mode to, it doesn't change. The project launches full screen every time. Is… --- ## [Create Dropdown from one column of a table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-dropdown-from-one-column-of-a-table/8032)
**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-dropdown-from-one-column-of-a-table/8032 "2014-02-20T16:37:14Z")
How do I create a dropdown list from just one column of an already populated table? The table is returned to me as a stored procedure.. Columns: WorkOrderNum,StartDate,Priority,... I just want to create a drop down… --- ## [Fully functional web page embedding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fully-functional-web-page-embedding/5852)
**Author:** [@David](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fully-functional-web-page-embedding/5852 "2014-02-20T13:35:20Z")
Would like to have a control that can display a fully functional ie9 (or whatever we are now) or mozilla webpage from within an ignition page. Hope that was understandable. Ignition does just about everything else – on… --- ## [Smarter charts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smarter-charts/7989)
**Author:** [@jose.granero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jose.granero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smarter-charts/7989 "2014-02-20T13:06:55Z")
Implementation of new smarter charts i.e jidesoft.com/products/charts.htm --- ## [Alarm Pipeline Expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-expression/8022)
**Author:** [@rnagoshi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rnagoshi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-expression/8022 "2014-02-19T15:34:39Z")
I'm trying to get the expression function in the alarm pipeline to basically just work. I have tried various expressions with no success. Can anyone show me a simple expression that will change from true to false. --- ## [Modicon Addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modicon-addressing/8021)
**Author:** [@mikehill100](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikehill100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modicon-addressing/8021 "2014-02-18T21:48:04Z")
Hello, Came across a printout of Modicon addresses that I need to create tags for in Ignition. They are assigned to the bit level of the word. example: 40322/01 . . . 40322/16 How would I go about addressing this bit… --- ## [Should I use Transaction Group for this?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/should-i-use-transaction-group-for-this/7988)
**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/should-i-use-transaction-group-for-this/7988 "2014-02-18T20:17:56Z")
I have attached a screen shot of a db table I made...I need to check two columns in the table, Card Number and Pin number against 2 tags in my PLC. The PLC will have a Card Number & Pin Number stored to in to data regis… --- ## [Voice Notification Woes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-woes/8019)
**Author:** [@NevergoldMel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NevergoldMel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-woes/8019 "2014-02-18T19:13:23Z")
I've experienced alot of difficulty here. After dealing with a bad module download, and getting a voice installed on the third try it now gets a call manager response of "Not Found \[404\]" using both Skype and the the A… --- ## [Print to specific printer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/print-to-specific-printer/7990)
**Author:** [@cja7928](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cja7928)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/print-to-specific-printer/7990 "2014-02-18T18:47:28Z")
I need to be able to send print jobs to different printers without the operator having to choose which one - avoid sending to wrong printer.... I saw this on another thread: job.setPrinterName("the\_printer\_name") … --- ## [Use Dream Report with Ignition - Proven Partner Program](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-dream-report-with-ignition-proven-partner-program/7823)
**Author:** [@RoyKok](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RoyKok)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-dream-report-with-ignition-proven-partner-program/7823 "2014-02-18T10:36:47Z")
We are happy to announce that Inductive Automation is the latest member of the Dream Report "Proven Partner" program. :smiley: Our Dream Report automated reporting and data analysis software has been tested with Ignit… --- ## [Check Weighter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-weighter/7996)
**Author:** [@Cas\_Sena](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cas_Sena)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-weighter/7996 "2014-02-17T20:50:15Z")
I have a question about how to create a tag for a checkweighter. We have a few Metler-Toledo in the plant and I would like to know if it is possible to also have them link to Ignition system. I am running a network fir a… --- ## [Designer Working concurrently on projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-working-concurrently-on-projects/8016)
**Author:** [@cdafonseca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cdafonseca)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-working-concurrently-on-projects/8016 "2014-02-17T18:28:51Z")
Hi guys! I'm new on Ignition. I trying to work from two o more computers on same project, using different user accounts but I couldn't get it working yet. It's a simple project, with 2 windows and just a few SQLTags. T… --- ## [IP camera Viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer/8014)
**Author:** [@mwasim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mwasim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer/8014 "2014-02-17T17:05:19Z")
1st Question: i want to connect IP thermal camera in ignition using IP Camera viewer component. ignition camera component support only MJPEG and MJPG still and thermal camera can stream only MPEG4 format. is there any … --- ## [Performance issue for 3rd party module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/performance-issue-for-3rd-party-module/7916)
**Author:** [@mreddy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mreddy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/performance-issue-for-3rd-party-module/7916 "2014-02-15T23:19:45Z")
Friends, I have created module using jar file and xml file. the jar file contains java methods which gets and manipulate data using db connection. when i run the methods in ignition from module it taking lot time(nearl… --- ## [Read value from different context](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-value-from-different-context/8013)
**Author:** [@jworrall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jworrall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-value-from-different-context/8013 "2014-02-15T19:37:19Z")
Hi there! I am trying to create a module that gathers data and returns it to an external user via a queue. I don't have any local tags in my particular gateway context. My other module works, and I can get the dat… --- ## [Gateway Shutdown script not executing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-shutdown-script-not-executing/8008)
**Author:** [@rcorkern](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rcorkern)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-shutdown-script-not-executing/8008 "2014-02-14T21:35:25Z")
I have a simple Startup script and Shutdown script to run in the Gateway, the startup script is fine but the shutdown script does not execute, my question is when does the shutdown script run? I've tried stopping and st… --- ## [Export/Import devices?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-import-devices/8004)
**Author:** [@SonicClang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SonicClang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-import-devices/8004 "2014-02-14T17:55:08Z")
I set up a project in the trial version of Ignition, along with about 20 devices. I just set up Ignition on the actual server it will live on (it had been on a desktop for testing purposes). Transferring the project look… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1848) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1850)