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**Author:** [@mikehill100](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikehill100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-modbus/7303 "2013-09-24T15:37:09Z")
Hello! I am working in an environment with several applications, each connecting to the same modbus network. My question is whether it is wiser to create a separate connection for each application, or point them al… --- ## [Module Signing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-signing/7309)
**Author:** [@fejowayne8701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fejowayne8701)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-signing/7309 "2013-09-24T15:26:00Z")
I've been attempting to sign a module for the past two days and have been unsuccessful. When attempting to sign I select my unsigned module, and click download signed module file button. The server side scripts run but n… --- ## [Input File Micrologix 1400 part #2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/input-file-micrologix-1400-part-2/7255)
**Author:** [@andrea.minu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.minu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/input-file-micrologix-1400-part-2/7255 "2013-09-24T09:24:47Z")
Hi to everybody From this post seems the Input file register of the micrologix not supported from the driver of Ignition. viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7714&p=23900&hilit=1400+00#p23900. It's still true? I'm having some stran… --- ## [Unconnected Devices Not Showing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unconnected-devices-not-showing/7024)
**Author:** [@aidamcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aidamcg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unconnected-devices-not-showing/7024 "2013-09-23T23:05:59Z")
Hi In 7.6.2 the devices indicator on status page no longer shows when a device is not connected. Found it quite useful Aidan \[attachment=0\]Devices.PNG\[/attachment\] --- ## [User Schedule Setup- Swing Shift](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-schedule-setup-swing-shift/7074)
**Author:** [@ram](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-schedule-setup-swing-shift/7074 "2013-09-23T18:50:38Z")
Hi All, My Operators and Electricians,Mechanics work in a Swing Shift 4 Days ON 4 days OFF, The sequence is : 4 days from 7am-7pm , 4 days off, 4 days from 7pm-7am., 4 days off, 4 days from 7am-7pm--repeats How to … --- ## [Export to Excel with & character](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-excel-with-character/7058)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-excel-with-character/7058 "2013-09-23T18:38:02Z")
I have created a form for my customer to enter analytical results into their database. After entering the days data, the operator presses a button which triggers the script for creating an Excel spreadsheet that they th… --- ## [RSLogix 5000 Strings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rslogix-5000-strings/7287)
**Author:** [@jimmylooo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimmylooo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rslogix-5000-strings/7287 "2013-09-23T17:57:03Z")
How do i get strings from a RSlogix 5000 PLC to properly display in Ignition? The translation seems to be a bit off between the driver and the PLC. When I try to add a string tag from the RSLogix PLC it creates a fol… --- ## [Screen Layout and borders around main windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/screen-layout-and-borders-around-main-windows/7281)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/screen-layout-and-borders-around-main-windows/7281 "2013-09-23T17:45:34Z")
I'm sure im doing something wrong, what my goal is to design windows for 1920x1080. In the designer I have a header/nav and main screen. The header is docked north with a size of 1770x100 The nav is docked west with a … --- ## [XY Plot and Status Chart X axis misalignment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-plot-and-status-chart-x-axis-misalignment/7297)
**Author:** [@porksmash](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/porksmash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-plot-and-status-chart-x-axis-misalignment/7297 "2013-09-20T22:15:49Z")
Hello, using Ignition 7.4.3. I have a screen that has an XY plot showing a temperature profile above a status chart. I’m trying to use the status chart to show the status of a certain parameter at different times during … --- ## [Connection with Classic DA,HDA,Ane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-classic-da-hda-ane/7269)
**Author:** [@obi1987](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/obi1987)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-classic-da-hda-ane/7269 "2013-09-20T16:20:48Z")
I am intersted to connect Kepware/Matrikon/Rslinx Opc Server.How can I Connect will Classic OPC Server. --- ## [E-mail Resource Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/e-mail-resource-issue/7294)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/e-mail-resource-issue/7294 "2013-09-20T15:14:03Z")
Hey guys, I'm seeing this error popping up in the console whenever the system tries to send out e-mail alerts. I'll probably fix it by restarting the Ignition service but I wanted to see if anyone could tell me what th… --- ## [Alarm sorting by area](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-sorting-by-area/7275)
**Author:** [@pbrandt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbrandt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-sorting-by-area/7275 "2013-09-20T14:50:49Z")
The way our tag structure is built I have found an instance where one particular piece of equipment has it's tags in a folder under an area that is maintained by by another department. The problem I have is when I built… --- ## [Trouble with runScript](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-with-runscript/7291)
**Author:** [@cja7928](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cja7928)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-with-runscript/7291 "2013-09-19T23:10:28Z")
Im trying to figure out how to use runScript in an expression tag, starting with a simple exercise: I created the script app.equipment.CalcCurStat: def CalcCurStat(cond1): import system if cond1 == 1: return 2 t… --- ## [Upload File to Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upload-file-to-gateway/7233)
**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upload-file-to-gateway/7233 "2013-09-19T22:24:45Z")
Is there a way to upload a file to the Gateway?? Part of our project involves displaying a picture of the part that is actually in production. I need to find an easy way to upload those files to the server for display. … --- ## [Adding authProfile to system.security.switchUser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-authprofile-to-system-security-switchuser/7259)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-authprofile-to-system-security-switchuser/7259 "2013-09-19T21:50:50Z")
Could the authProfile parameter be added to system.security.switchUser(username, password, event, hideError) ? I'd lik to be able to switchUser with the new user checked in an authProfile different from the default pro… --- ## [Ia scripting module edit tag function with boolean udt tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ia-scripting-module-edit-tag-function-with-boolean-udt-tag/7252)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ia-scripting-module-edit-tag-function-with-boolean-udt-tag/7252 "2013-09-19T21:37:15Z")
I believe this is a bug. I cant seem to get the editTag function to change the alarmlist for a boolean tag in a UDT. The same script seems to work fine on non-UDT tags. Has anyone else successfully used the editTag funct… --- ## [Modbus v2 issue when using node address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-v2-issue-when-using-node-address/6310)
**Author:** [@jmartell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmartell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-v2-issue-when-using-node-address/6310 "2013-09-19T20:05:52Z")
I have an Ignition installation that communicates with two PLCs. The first is a Momentum Compact PLC that is hooked up to a serial to Ethernet adapter. This PLC experiences no communication problems. In fact, communi… --- ## [Fill Color as a custom property on a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fill-color-as-a-custom-property-on-a-template/7290)
**Author:** [@TConnolly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TConnolly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fill-color-as-a-custom-property-on-a-template/7290 "2013-09-19T17:24:24Z")
Using Ignition 7.6.3 on Win7-64. Still new at this. I've created two custom templates using linear scale components and level indicator components. I want to know how to specify the fill color of the level indicator … --- ## [Example for authentfication module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/example-for-authentfication-module/7258)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/example-for-authentfication-module/7258 "2013-09-19T11:14:38Z")
Hi, I would ike to create module for adding an Authentication Profile. what is the way t follow ? A simple module example added in the SDK with harcoded user and pwd, would be Perfect to start ! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Congratulations on Community Conference](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/congratulations-on-community-conference/7283)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/congratulations-on-community-conference/7283 "2013-09-19T01:49:07Z")
Congratulations to Travis, Colby and Carl for a great conference despite technical challenges brought on by Mr Murphy. Did not get a chance to shake your hands at the end as I had to leave early. Job well done guys! I… --- ## [Project-wide themes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-wide-themes/7278)
**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-wide-themes/7278 "2013-09-18T18:45:10Z")
So I found this old thread: viewtopic.php?f=70&t=9029&p=30536&hilit=theme#p30536 Is this still the proper way to get a project-wide changeable theme (a la CSS), or is there a new way? --- ## [Problem connecting to Siemens S7-300 PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-connecting-to-siemens-s7-300-plc/7247)
**Author:** [@BSH](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BSH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-connecting-to-siemens-s7-300-plc/7247 "2013-09-18T11:18:59Z")
Hi, I'm trying to connect to a Siemens S7-300 PLC and the following message is displayed on the status page. java.lang.Exception: Error connecting to "10.8.68.19". com.inductiveautomation.xopc.driver.api.AbstractSocke… --- ## [How to add Image property for an abstract Vision component?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-image-property-for-an-abstract-vision-component/6733)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-image-property-for-an-abstract-vision-component/6733 "2013-09-17T23:13:00Z")
How to add an Image property for an abstract Vision component ? Looking for a code example. --- ## [Windows RT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-rt/7273)
**Author:** [@rwalker1312](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rwalker1312)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-rt/7273 "2013-09-17T19:36:21Z")
Do you need the mobile module for RT? It pulled up the server but I was unable to open the .jnlp. --- ## [Is there a format mask for scientific notation to show "E+0"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-format-mask-for-scientific-notation-to-show-e-0/7265)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-format-mask-for-scientific-notation-to-show-e-0/7265 "2013-09-17T19:19:14Z")
When displaying data in scientific notation a minus sign (-) is displayed as needed, for example 1.234E-1. However, values with a positive exponent do not show the plus sign (+), instead they show 1.234E1. For consiste… --- ## [Show Loading on Row/Column Selectors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-loading-on-row-column-selectors/7267)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-loading-on-row-column-selectors/7267 "2013-09-17T07:31:31Z")
It would be nice to have the Show Loading property of Easy Charts added to Row and Column Selectors. Thanks! --- ## [Adding property on alarm configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-property-on-alarm-configuration/7129)
**Author:** [@nclemeur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nclemeur)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-property-on-alarm-configuration/7129 "2013-09-16T17:08:15Z")
Hello, I am trying to add an AlarmProperty on the alarm configuration. I managed to register this property in the gateway, using This property is a simple implementation of the AlarmPropery interface and the value of … --- ## [Conflict between "always on top" and "requires a response"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conflict-between-always-on-top-and-requires-a-response/7251)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Bridgeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dan_Bridgeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conflict-between-always-on-top-and-requires-a-response/7251 "2013-09-16T13:12:24Z")
Since upgrading to 7.6.2, I've noticed that I can get myself completely stuck, in both the designer and running the client application. If I have a window open which is set to be always on top (like editing a component s… --- ## [Dynamically find window names](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-find-window-names/7260)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-find-window-names/7260 "2013-09-16T00:08:12Z")
i am trying to dynamically get the window names is this possible? Right now I made a list of window names but if a window name changes i will have to update my list. Is there a way i could read a directory or db table to… --- ## [Report Will Not Print](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-will-not-print/7256)
**Author:** [@rwalker1312](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rwalker1312)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-will-not-print/7256 "2013-09-13T23:35:44Z")
I am having an issue with a report printing to a network printer. It did work at one time now for what ever reason it doesn't. I can save the report as a PDF then print but cann't print directly from the report viewer. [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1872) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1874)