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## [Search and replace in editors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-and-replace-in-editors/7545)

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**Author:** [@RRRancher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RRRancher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-and-replace-in-editors/7545 "2013-11-11T22:44:48Z")

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This may have been suggested before, but in case it wasn't, I want to make sure it is posted here. Right now I have to copy a script and paste it in Notepad to do search and replace, then copy and paste it back into the…

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## [How to properly set Date in calendar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-properly-set-date-in-calendar/7544)

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**Author:** [@Manuel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Manuel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-properly-set-date-in-calendar/7544 "2013-11-11T21:53:32Z")

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Hi guys, I'm trying to set a couple of calendars in order to use them as "From - Until" selector for a report. I made them work with the report but I have a problem with the Date property. I want to automatically set…

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## [system.nav.openWindowInstance not opening new instance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-nav-openwindowinstance-not-opening-new-instance/7514)

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**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-nav-openwindowinstance-not-opening-new-instance/7514 "2013-11-11T21:19:25Z")

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I have the following code in three different buttons and when i click them they always close teh first instance. What am i doing wrong? I tried it with and without the center window with the same result, Thanks import …

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## [How to handle modbus decimal to string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-handle-modbus-decimal-to-string/7524)

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**Author:** [@getabc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/getabc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-handle-modbus-decimal-to-string/7524 "2013-11-11T19:45:31Z")

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Hi Team, Created another modbus query to retrieve the software version running on the device. The decimal values returned are as follows, 50 46 48 51 70 50 50 Converted to ASCII would represent the following, 2 . …

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## [Get user on the Gateway for a RPC call](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-user-on-the-gateway-for-a-rpc-call/7548)

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**Author:** [@nclemeur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nclemeur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-user-on-the-gateway-for-a-rpc-call/7548 "2013-11-11T07:10:52Z")

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Hello, I am trying to a create an audit record, but I could not figure out how I can get the user that orginated the rpc call from the ClientReqSession. Is there an easy way to get that information? Or is there a way t…

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## [Quick Question about reading tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-question-about-reading-tags/7543)

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**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-question-about-reading-tags/7543 "2013-11-08T22:35:50Z")

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At what point does system.tag.readAll(tagPaths) become more efficient than just system.tag.read(tagPath)? 2,4, 8 tags? Thanks

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## [Alarm Journal Event Type filter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-event-type-filter/7394)

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**Author:** [@quper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-event-type-filter/7394 "2013-11-08T19:38:56Z")

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Hello, is it possible to show only certain type of alarm event in Alarm Journal? I would like to assign this filtering to buttons to allow user to show only Active or Acked or Cleared type of alarms in Alarm Journal.

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## [beginTransaction not working on gateway scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/begintransaction-not-working-on-gateway-scripts/7431)

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**Author:** [@gmazzola](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gmazzola)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/begintransaction-not-working-on-gateway-scripts/7431 "2013-11-08T19:33:52Z")

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beginTransaction with a blank datasource is not taking the default database connection when is invoked on the gateway context, i.e. a timer gateway script. I'm getting the error "Cannot find database connection - name…

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## [\[System\]Gateway/CurrentDateTime and now() different values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gateway-currentdatetime-and-now-different-values/7525)

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**Author:** [@george](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/george)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gateway-currentdatetime-and-now-different-values/7525 "2013-11-08T17:02:30Z")

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I would have put this message in the original thread here viewtopic.php?p=40126#p40126 (getting a Gateway script to run every minute exactly on the minute) but it's locked as I'd marked it as solved. I followed Jor…

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## [Purging Error Log files](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/purging-error-log-files/7537)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/purging-error-log-files/7537 "2013-11-08T16:47:19Z")

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Is there a way to purge all the error logs ? During development, there are always errors and faults, but by the time I get to the job site application is pretty well developed. Just don't want wrapper log file to get too…

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## [Table/chart save to file issues with backspace key](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-chart-save-to-file-issues-with-backspace-key/7538)

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**Author:** [@0sm0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/0sm0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-chart-save-to-file-issues-with-backspace-key/7538 "2013-11-08T16:44:25Z")

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I have just been told of a weird issue when using the "save" button on an easy chart or have a save to CSV script to save a tables data. When the Windows popup appears to allow you to name the file and select a folder …

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## [Get gateway license status within a module (HASP license)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-gateway-license-status-within-a-module-hasp-license/7536)

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**Author:** [@pocewar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pocewar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-gateway-license-status-within-a-module-hasp-license/7536 "2013-11-08T16:39:29Z")

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Hi, is possible to check (within a java module) the Ignition server license status (that is, not for a specific module but for the Ignition server as a whole)? A client will use a HASP licensing mechanism for their Ig…

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## [\[SOLVED\] Project Retarget between gateways issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-project-retarget-between-gateways-issue/7533)

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**Author:** [@marioquark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marioquark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-project-retarget-between-gateways-issue/7533 "2013-11-08T16:31:59Z")

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i'm trying to retarget a project to another, placed on a different gateway. i get several exceptions in doing this and no combination works: test from Ign 7.6.3 to another server 7.5.3 is OK test from Ign 7.5.3 to anot…

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## [Launching Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-designer/7535)

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**Author:** [@fivecents](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fivecents)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-designer/7535 "2013-11-07T22:35:28Z")

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When launching designer IE opens with the following: \<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?\> - - Ignition Designer Inductive Automation - - -

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## [Alarm and Emails](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-and-emails/7531)

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**Author:** [@Cas\_Sena](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cas_Sena)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-and-emails/7531 "2013-11-07T18:38:17Z")

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All, . I am having a hard time setting up my alerts (emails). For some reason the emails aren't coming through (the alarms are). I believe my stpm is wrong ir I dint know how to set it up. Any ideas? Give an ideas? Pict…

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## [Convert Modbus temperature value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-modbus-temperature-value/7523)

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**Author:** [@getabc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/getabc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-modbus-temperature-value/7523 "2013-11-06T23:08:00Z")

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Hello Team, I’m fairly new to IA, so forgive my ignorance. The current modbus value returns 14520 and according to the manual I need to convert it with (Value/100 – 70). So, what are my options in doing so? Secondly…

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## [Google Weather Code Replacement](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-weather-code-replacement/7530)

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**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/google-weather-code-replacement/7530 "2013-11-06T21:52:36Z")

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Hey all, I'm sure some of you have recently run into the problem of Google shutting down their weather XML feed. If you have used the setup that Inductive Automation has in their 7.6 demo you know what I'm talking abou…

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## [Classic chart bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-chart-bug/7385)

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**Author:** [@pat.stave](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-chart-bug/7385 "2013-11-06T21:49:52Z")

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If you unselect the X-Axis property "Display Date In Title" in the chart customiser, it will automatically reselect when you re-open the chart customiser. Ignition platform 7.6.2

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## [Launch ftp in windows explorer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-ftp-in-windows-explorer/7527)

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**Author:** [@scott\_rister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_rister)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-ftp-in-windows-explorer/7527 "2013-11-06T19:02:27Z")

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I am trying to launch an ftp server in windows explorer from ignition. the following works from the computers command line: "explorer.exe ftp://login@ipaddress" I have tried the same command from the .openURL() functio…

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## [Error launching project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-project/7522)

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**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-project/7522 "2013-11-06T01:01:31Z")

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first time I have seen this one. any ideas? One of my users is getting this. I had him upgrade to the latest java but that didn't seem to help. version 7.5.6

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## [Modbus TCP Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-driver/7513)

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**Author:** [@rfbuehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfbuehler)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-driver/7513 "2013-11-05T17:09:05Z")

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I am using a GridConnect Modbus TCP to Serial gateway. gridconnect.com/industrial-proto ... rs232.html I installed it and it is connected to a Quantum PLC using the serial Modbus(RTU) port on the front of the process…

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## [Module deploy problem in Ignition server with ANT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-deploy-problem-in-ignition-server-with-ant/7520)

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**Author:** [@marcel.forbes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marcel.forbes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-deploy-problem-in-ignition-server-with-ant/7520 "2013-11-05T15:16:03Z")

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Inside Eclipse and using ant, after built the file module example, the "deploy" script task cannt deploy to the server; this has 7.6.3 version trail. deploy: \[echo\] Installing SimpleTagProvider Example on Ignition…

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## [Table Loading hour Glass](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-loading-hour-glass/7517)

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**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-loading-hour-glass/7517 "2013-11-05T10:52:06Z")

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Hey Guys Any body out there know how i can popup a animated gif on top of a table while it is loading? I have tables that can be filtered on the screen and wanted a way to let them know the data is still loading. Also wa…

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## [Voice Notification Dial #](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-dial/7454)

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**Author:** [@tomt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tomt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-dial/7454 "2013-11-05T02:47:23Z")

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I have two ways to dial out from my phone system. Dialing 8 masks the extension behind the main number. #8 Allows the DID to be passed through. I need to dial #8 so when Ignition calls people, they can put that number …

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## [Label Effects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/label-effects/7506)

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**Author:** [@cacordova](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cacordova)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/label-effects/7506 "2013-11-02T12:37:55Z")

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Is there a way where I can add effects to the Label? Like fade in or fade out?

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## [Can't see the normal Ignition Designer page!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-see-the-normal-ignition-designer-page/7494)

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**Author:** [@Cas\_Sena](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cas_Sena)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-see-the-normal-ignition-designer-page/7494 "2013-11-02T02:43:44Z")

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Guy, I am new using Ignition. i started using it today at work and the Main page of my designer is not quite right (not what i am used to see). i dont kwo if my sofware isnt workig, license expired of something else but…

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## [PLC Table Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-table-query/7510)

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**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-table-query/7510 "2013-11-01T20:28:19Z")

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Edit: Did not mean to post this in FPMI...sorry I have created a test project where I have a table tied to a database consisting of Customer, First name, Last name, Card number and Pin number. The end user of the proj…

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## [Custom alarm message help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alarm-message-help/7474)

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**Author:** [@Toby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Toby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alarm-message-help/7474 "2013-11-01T16:55:59Z")

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Hi I am running ignition 7.6.3 I would like to create a custom alarm message with multiple tag references IE… (Subject) Control station 5 high temperature alarm (Body) Unit Actual Setpoint CS5 39 32 Cooler Temps …

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## [Ignition 7.5 example Project Link](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-5-example-project-link/7478)

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**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-5-example-project-link/7478 "2013-11-01T16:54:08Z")

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Im using ignition 7.6 but need to look at 7.5 example project to see how to make form fields and submit button update my database and a few other things...If a link is still out there I would appreciate it.

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## [AB Control Logix Warning Message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-control-logix-warning-message/7490)

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**Author:** [@george](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/george)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-control-logix-warning-message/7490 "2013-11-01T16:44:35Z")

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I've just started putting a project together and I'm getting a lot of this message in the logs: ABControlLogixWriteRequest Received (successful) but there is a group number miss match. \[attachment=0\]ab\_errors.png\[/at…

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