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**Author:** [@stuartd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stuartd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/doing-a-periodic-policy-system/6434 "2013-05-22T17:34:30Z")
Hello my name is Stuart Drollinger, I work at MicroGREEN Polymers. I am in the process of developing a system that will track policies, safety guidelines or something similar to make people accountable for their actions,… --- ## [SMS Alarm Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-alarm-module/6429)
**Author:** [@emca222](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/emca222)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-alarm-module/6429 "2013-05-22T15:23:15Z")
I have installed Ignition 7.6.0 Beta, is the SMS alarm module included in it, I don’t see any menu for connecting to a GPS modem. --- ## [Expression tag referencing a custom tag provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-referencing-a-custom-tag-provider/6242)
**Author:** [@dpagnutti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dpagnutti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-referencing-a-custom-tag-provider/6242 "2013-05-21T23:56:54Z")
A strange one... I have an expression tag that references a tag from a custom module. It works fine at first but whenever I restart the gateway, the expression goes null (unable to find referenced tag path "\[myprovider… --- ## [Script Linking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-linking/6537)
**Author:** [@DCS\_Helpdesk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DCS_Helpdesk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-linking/6537 "2013-05-21T23:34:32Z")
Is there anywhere in ignition I can create a common .py for import into gateway / client scripts? I would like to maintain functions common to multiple scripts without having to duplicate them. If not is there anothe… --- ## [Binary Alarms Not Clearing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binary-alarms-not-clearing/6523)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binary-alarms-not-clearing/6523 "2013-05-21T22:26:50Z")
Hey guys, I upgraded to 7.6 RC3 over the weekend and I’m still having a lingering issue with binary alarms activating when they shouldn’t and then never clearing. In the example below you can see from the logged journal… --- ## [Mobile Promblems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-promblems/6387)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-promblems/6387 "2013-05-21T22:05:11Z")
I'm reposting this here. Hopefully I'll get better exposure: I'm trying out the Mobile Module in trial mode and am trying to connect. When I do using this: iowaeng2:8088/main/system/mobile?project=Kanban I get: Er… --- ## [Project Settings Erro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-settings-erro/6389)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-settings-erro/6389 "2013-05-21T22:02:19Z")
On the gateway, when I try to edit any projects configuration settings and click 'Save' I get an page that say's only: Internal Error. Some settings are changed anyway such as Title or Enabled but other I can not chan… --- ## [Jagged text when in project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jagged-text-when-in-project/6373)
**Author:** [@jeffkrol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeffkrol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jagged-text-when-in-project/6373 "2013-05-21T21:34:14Z")
Hello, I am having a strange issue where some of the text in a project of mine is jagged at the default view level. However, if I zoom in to the text in question with the Designer, the text looks fine. The strange par… --- ## [Socket communication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/socket-communication/6337)
**Author:** [@max7184](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/max7184)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/socket-communication/6337 "2013-05-21T21:21:21Z")
i have this problem: i have to communicate with a serial device, which gives me some strings (ASCII Characters). is the correct way to open a socket connection between the device and ignition and through this activate … --- ## [CTG problem with TAG Pens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ctg-problem-with-tag-pens/6291)
**Author:** [@l.blasco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/l.blasco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ctg-problem-with-tag-pens/6291 "2013-05-21T21:16:52Z")
Hi everyone, I have this situation: when I work with DataBase Pens there is no problem, but when I work with Tag pens, the CTG seems to get blocked for a while, appearing the error shown in the attached picture. why i… --- ## [SQLServerException](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlserverexception/6276)
**Author:** [@ceidson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ceidson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlserverexception/6276 "2013-05-21T21:10:34Z")
I get an exception infrequently when performing a write to a database table from a script called by a Gateway timer. I have the write wrapped by try...except, and I write to a backup table if the first fails. In order… --- ## [Updating sql query with multiple tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-sql-query-with-multiple-tags/6270)
**Author:** [@mikehill100](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikehill100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-sql-query-with-multiple-tags/6270 "2013-05-21T20:54:18Z")
I have a chart with a sql binding that relies on three things: Line, Startup Time, End Time I have a dropdown menu for line, which in turn tells my duration dropdown (where I get my startup and end times) where to lo… --- ## [Problem loading Custom Property dataset in Event Handler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-loading-custom-property-dataset-in-event-handler/6254)
**Author:** [@jeffhoagland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeffhoagland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-loading-custom-property-dataset-in-event-handler/6254 "2013-05-21T20:50:21Z")
I downloaded the scripting module (extremely cool set of tools there, btw) and have started adapting the screen "IA\_Example\_SQLTagsAlarmStatesEdit" to convert it over to make it compatible with Ignition in order to suppo… --- ## [Designer: Code editor extremely slow if typing alphanumerics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-code-editor-extremely-slow-if-typing-alphanumerics/6260)
**Author:** [@cgz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cgz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-code-editor-extremely-slow-if-typing-alphanumerics/6260 "2013-05-21T20:49:41Z")
Hello! I'm testing out an upgrade from Ignition 7.3.4 to 7.5.6. The problem I'm facing is that the code editor (Python) in the Designer is now inpractically slow, if typing any letters or numbers. Otherwise it works fine… --- ## [Mobile app](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-app/6534)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-app/6534 "2013-05-21T18:59:47Z")
How can I launch the mobile client without scanning the barcode or opening a browser? Can't I just create an app that can be downloaded to the device ? I believe I've seen this somewhere. --- ## [Template parameters on nested templates reset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-parameters-on-nested-templates-reset/6218)
**Author:** [@rdeibel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rdeibel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-parameters-on-nested-templates-reset/6218 "2013-05-21T18:26:01Z")
Without going into too much detail on what I am trying to do, the basic idea is this. I need to populate several buttons in a template that I use as a navigation bar. The details on the buttons and options available ar… --- ## [HTTP Authenticated Requests](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/http-authenticated-requests/6299)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/http-authenticated-requests/6299 "2013-05-21T17:20:32Z")
Well I need a bit of help I have come to find out after bring down our system that apparently the python library for urllib2 is buggy as all get out. Apparently they can't figure out how to fix it so it doesn't keep lock… --- ## [7.6 Auto Schedule Start Problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-6-auto-schedule-start-problems/6479)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-6-auto-schedule-start-problems/6479 "2013-05-21T17:10:41Z")
Hey guys, I'm having a problem with schedules not auto starting after the upgrade to 7.6. The last couple of days I've had some lines that will not auto start schedules. I also can not manually start the schedules beca… --- ## [Basic Suggestion: Script Playground](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-suggestion-script-playground/6547)
**Author:** [@karnick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karnick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-suggestion-script-playground/6547 "2013-05-21T16:59:23Z")
The pneumonics in the script playground are ALT+r for run and ALT+e for reset. They're right next to each other on the keyboard. It would be nice if you could undo an accidental reset, or if the pneumonics were less susc… --- ## [7.6.1-rc1 problem with OPC-UA connection to remote server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-6-1-rc1-problem-with-opc-ua-connection-to-remote-server/6511)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-6-1-rc1-problem-with-opc-ua-connection-to-remote-server/6511 "2013-05-21T12:53:54Z")
Hello, I have got a problem with the OPC-UA Client in 7.6.1-rc when a remote server is connected. I’m not sure if this is new to 7.6 as i never used such a configuration before. To prepare the migration from 7.5 to 7.6… --- ## [Alarm Components Selected Values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-components-selected-values/6540)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-components-selected-values/6540 "2013-05-21T12:29:17Z")
Just want to find out if there are plans to expose selected values to properties in both the new Alarm components? Looking for something similar to what is available in the table component now. --- ## [Alarm in UDT Cant Remove](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-in-udt-cant-remove/6499)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-in-udt-cant-remove/6499 "2013-05-21T12:10:03Z")
Found something this morning that looks to be issue and wanted to see if any one else is seeing this. I am unable to remove an alarm from a tag within a UDT once it has been created. You can delete the alarm in the setup… --- ## [Script module nested import failure: unhelpful error message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-module-nested-import-failure-unhelpful-error-message/5248)
**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-module-nested-import-failure-unhelpful-error-message/5248 "2013-05-21T07:27:36Z")
The script module system cannot handle nested import failures. Importing module A with its own syntax error will give a useful error message. However, importing module B which itself is fine but imports module A will giv… --- ## [Traceback does not include module path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/traceback-does-not-include-module-path/6311)
**Author:** [@systemparadox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/systemparadox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/traceback-does-not-include-module-path/6311 "2013-05-21T07:20:42Z")
When a traceback is generated, it only shows the module name, without giving the path to that module. Given two script modules, app.foo.shared and app.bar.shared, an error in one will cause a trace like this: Traceb… --- ## [Timer running slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-running-slow/6348)
**Author:** [@cja7928](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cja7928)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-running-slow/6348 "2013-05-20T23:56:21Z")
Ive bound the cycle running output from a piece of equipment to a timer to track run time. at the end of the day I transfer the timers value to a memory tag and reset the timer. Ive noticed the last couple days the run… --- ## [New DataType with external provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-datatype-with-external-provider/6521)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-datatype-with-external-provider/6521 "2013-05-20T23:48:49Z")
The new Dataytype contectual menu has no effect with external tag provider. is UDT implemented in 7.6.1rc1 for the RT external tag provider ??? --- ## [Add row directly to a Dataset Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-row-directly-to-a-dataset-tag/6528)
**Author:** [@caritoel27](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caritoel27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-row-directly-to-a-dataset-tag/6528 "2013-05-20T23:36:59Z")
Hi, I write to you, to consult if it is possible to add a row in a dataset tag directly, and if so, how can I do to make this. :neutral\_face: Can you provide me help about this? I'll be very grateful. Best regards … --- ## [Window path fallbacks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-path-fallbacks/6249)
**Author:** [@DomArmstrong](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DomArmstrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-path-fallbacks/6249 "2013-05-20T22:23:41Z")
With a folder structure as below. folder\_1 ¬ folder\_2 ¬ window window system.nav.openWindow('folder\_1/folder\_2/window') Will open 'folder\_1/folder\_2/window' as expected. system.nav.openWindow('fold… --- ## [Happy Farm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/happy-farm/6535)
**Author:** [@Carl.Gould](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carl.Gould)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/happy-farm/6535 "2013-05-20T22:03:52Z")
I'm sorry, are you asking a question? If so, I don't know what it is. --- ## [Alert Switch Block](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-switch-block/6532)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alert-switch-block/6532 "2013-05-20T21:49:20Z")
Hey guys, Am I doing this right? I have a switch block set for {priority} and output values of 3 and 4 but it would never pass any alerts through the pipeline. I did a test and bypassed the switch block with the catch a… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1894) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1896)