# Latest **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1907 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1908 --- ## [Dataset versus PyDataSet confusion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-versus-pydataset-confusion/6118)
**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-versus-pydataset-confusion/6118 "2013-03-28T14:13:46Z")
Loving Ignition as we do, there's one particular thing we've found which tends to both confuse new users and trip up more experienced developers: Datasets versus PyDataSets. Having 2 incompatible dataset types is not rea… --- ## [MSSQL Schema owner issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mssql-schema-owner-issues/2729)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mssql-schema-owner-issues/2729 "2013-03-28T02:31:25Z")
I need to tap into the expertise on this forum... Computer 1 Windows Server 2008 MSSQL Server 2008 R2 (This is where all my data is) Ignition 7.2.3 Computer 2 Windows XP FactorySQL (Writes to computer 1) Computer 3 … --- ## [Connect to modbus accross bridge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-modbus-accross-bridge/6113)
**Author:** [@cja7928](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cja7928)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-modbus-accross-bridge/6113 "2013-03-27T21:40:31Z")
I am trying to connect to a Modicon PLC (address 8 ) that is isolated from primary Modbus network by a bridge(address 20). I wonder if there is a way. I have tried the \[device\]20.8.label41137 entry, but no luck. Do you k… --- ## [Groups Alerts - Expression Newbie Qestion - Only accepts num](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/groups-alerts-expression-newbie-qestion-only-accepts-num/6109)
**Author:** [@momoore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/momoore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/groups-alerts-expression-newbie-qestion-only-accepts-num/6109 "2013-03-27T16:49:05Z")
I am configuring notifications with group alerts. With the search criteria being expressions (which I assumed was a string since the db default is a varchar) it will only let me enter numeric expressions otherwise I get… --- ## [Instrument Interface Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/instrument-interface-module/5149)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/instrument-interface-module/5149 "2013-03-27T15:51:54Z")
I am super excited about this. This could be the module that lets us use Ignition company wide! Any word on pricing? Also, can this be used with Vision panel addition as well as full Ignition? How do you acquire RS2… --- ## [Gateway Timezone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezone/6106)
**Author:** [@JoseMaPerez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JoseMaPerez)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezone/6106 "2013-03-27T15:46:56Z")
Hello, I'm pretty new with Ignition and I wanted to see if someone could help me with something. I have some IO controllers working on Central US nad Canada timezone, however the client's timezone will always vary. The… --- ## [Error Lauching application](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-lauching-application/5941)
**Author:** [@HALW80](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/HALW80)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-lauching-application/5941 "2013-03-27T13:12:01Z")
I am getting the following error lauching my application via a url can lauch it locally with no errors "SocketTimeOutException: connect timed out" Anyone any pointers/solutions? Using Version 7.5.5 (b1255) Thanks … --- ## [Role Based Drop down menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/role-based-drop-down-menu/6107)
**Author:** [@phassler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/phassler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/role-based-drop-down-menu/6107 "2013-03-27T11:32:05Z")
It would really be a great addition to support a role-based drop down menu. Most, perhaps all, of the vision components support role based security and it seems natural to extended that to the main menu. I'd like to be… --- ## [Line thickness on Paintable Canvas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/line-thickness-on-paintable-canvas/6103)
**Author:** [@Cas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/line-thickness-on-paintable-canvas/6103 "2013-03-26T19:52:47Z")
Hi, I have the following code to draw a line in the Paintable Canvas: from java.awt import Color from java.awt import Graphics from java.awt import Graphics2D from java.awt.geom import Line2D g = event.graphics g.set… --- ## [Designer hangs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-hangs/6059)
**Author:** [@RandallIron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RandallIron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-hangs/6059 "2013-03-26T19:00:36Z")
I have a problem. Certain project that has multiple page contains one page that gives me a problem. When that page is opened (in designer or through browser) program hangs totally. Page is relatively simple, just few tag… --- ## [Adding dynamic columns to table seems to lose functionality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-dynamic-columns-to-table-seems-to-lose-functionality/6105)
**Author:** [@adamaustin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamaustin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-dynamic-columns-to-table-seems-to-lose-functionality/6105 "2013-03-26T18:51:24Z")
I am having a problem where adding columns to a table seems to cause the table to lose its previous functionality. Specifically, I have a table whose data is bound to an SQL Query. Inside the query I am referencing a d… --- ## [Ignition Test](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-test/6090)
**Author:** [@Niks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Niks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-test/6090 "2013-03-26T16:23:47Z")
Hi, I want to give "Ignition Test". what is the procedure to apply for the test? Please guide me. --- ## [Movable Components in runtime?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/movable-components-in-runtime/6097)
**Author:** [@RossStewart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RossStewart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/movable-components-in-runtime/6097 "2013-03-26T16:20:00Z")
I want to click and drag components in runtime. is this possible? Specificly, I would like to click and drag a container into any screen position while project is running. Has this been done? is it possible? --- ## [popupMenu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popupmenu/6080)
**Author:** [@WKetcham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WKetcham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popupmenu/6080 "2013-03-26T14:28:31Z")
Ok, this one has got to be stupid but can anyone tell me why the code below is not working. I have reduced it to a simple test...it is not throwing any error, but it is also not displaying a popupMenu. app.nav script … --- ## [Ignition Ethernet/IP and Wago Ehternet/IP Fieldbus Coupler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-ethernet-ip-and-wago-ehternet-ip-fieldbus-coupler/6104)
**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-ethernet-ip-and-wago-ehternet-ip-fieldbus-coupler/6104 "2013-03-26T11:56:11Z")
Hi, Is it possible to connect Wago Fieldbus Coupler ie 750-341 (not Controller) with Ethernet/IP ? Thank you. --- ## [Python Script Exchange](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-script-exchange/6098)
**Author:** [@jrichards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jrichards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-script-exchange/6098 "2013-03-26T09:13:39Z")
The Market Place is great....it you want to buy something. I spend a majority of my day in the designer, re-coding Python scripts I did "good enough" on or creating some new ones that might be used just once. I have a s… --- ## [PDF Viewer issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-issues/6099)
**Author:** [@benmn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benmn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-issues/6099 "2013-03-25T18:50:50Z")
I downloaded the viewer in the Marketplace last week and everything seems to work fine the first time the pdf is viewed, on navigating away from the window the viewer is located and coming back though the pdf is no longe… --- ## [Launching SQL stored procedures](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-sql-stored-procedures/6094)
**Author:** [@jose.granero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jose.granero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-sql-stored-procedures/6094 "2013-03-25T18:48:24Z")
What's the best way to launch SQL stored procedures, according to determined schedules? --- ## [Database update syntax](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-update-syntax/6089)
**Author:** [@destino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/destino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-update-syntax/6089 "2013-03-25T17:42:40Z")
Greetings I am very new at ignition. What I am trying to do is update a table with data that I have placed in variables. The syntax for update to the database is basically correct but I'm not sure how I get the va… --- ## [Webserver Inaccessable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webserver-inaccessable/6095)
**Author:** [@Soulja\_Boy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Soulja_Boy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webserver-inaccessable/6095 "2013-03-25T17:17:34Z")
Hi Guys, My problem is as follows: After a reboot of my machine, the ignition webserver accessed via localhost:8088 which had previously been accessible gives a white page in firefox and a connection timed out in IE. … --- ## [Pen Display Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pen-display-error/6009)
**Author:** [@portlyjent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/portlyjent)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pen-display-error/6009 "2013-03-25T15:24:50Z")
My pens will not display in the easy chart designer. I had them working initially but as i have increased the number of tags that i am storing historical information for i cannot get my pens to appear. I am running ign… --- ## [Query existing dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-existing-dataset/6083)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-existing-dataset/6083 "2013-03-25T12:33:27Z")
Can someone push me in the direction I should be looking to do this. I have a screen with 2 tables on it. One doing a general query of data in database table. The second is doing a sum of like products. Which creates … --- ## [Numeric Text Field VK\_PERIOD to VK\_COMMA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-vk-period-to-vk-comma/5867)
**Author:** [@quper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-vk-period-to-vk-comma/5867 "2013-03-25T07:05:26Z")
Hi, I have Float4 memory tag and Numeric Text Field with bidirectional binding. If I enter 2,55(with comma) to Numeric Text Field, everything is ok. But if I enter 2.55 (with period) by mistake, I will get value 255. I … --- ## [Simple List](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-list/6088)
**Author:** [@rewing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rewing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-list/6088 "2013-03-23T11:08:12Z")
How do I return the value selected in a list. What am i doing wrong here event.source.parent.getComponent('Label').text = event.source.data.getSelectedValues() --- ## [Unable to browse tags from WinCC v11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-browse-tags-from-wincc-v11/6079)
**Author:** [@buck2825](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/buck2825)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-browse-tags-from-wincc-v11/6079 "2013-03-22T19:38:26Z")
I have a customer that would like to use Ignition's OPC-UA server to host tags to a Siemens Comfort Panel in WinCC v11. In my test system I have Ubuntu 12.04 running ignition 7.5.0 RC, with good tag data from a S7-… --- ## [Write to Handshake using a tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-handshake-using-a-tag/6084)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-handshake-using-a-tag/6084 "2013-03-22T17:27:05Z")
the ability to write to a tag upon succesful handshake action of trigger from an SQL Tag rather a hard coded value. There are times i need to send a value to the PLC that not only has the transaction occured, but perfor… --- ## [Force a SQL Query for a Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-a-sql-query-for-a-tag/6077)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-a-sql-query-for-a-tag/6077 "2013-03-21T21:39:03Z")
Is it possible to force a SQL query to update a tag value that has a SQL Query expression binding? Back story... I have several Client tags that are bound to SQL Query expressions. I have the Polling Mode set to "Of… --- ## [Module Environment setup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-environment-setup/6072)
**Author:** [@Step7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Step7)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-environment-setup/6072 "2013-03-21T21:20:39Z")
I apologize for starting a new thread, but I've got to start creating some modules from scratch and am have some problems setting up my machine. Before I go further, I tried building a module but got an "Error running … --- ## [On call rosters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-call-rosters/5871)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-call-rosters/5871 "2013-03-21T21:18:08Z")
Can we have multiple authentication profiles mixed into one on call roster? This presents a problem for me as my systems have a mix od ad and db authentication profiles. --- ## [Help in implementing JMenuBar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-in-implementing-jmenubar/6075)
**Author:** [@fahadfrq](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fahadfrq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-in-implementing-jmenubar/6075 "2013-03-21T20:32:35Z")
Is there any sample that explains how to properly wrap up JMenuBar in a module and use it for custom navigation? The Component example that comes with Ignition SDK is not very helpful in this regard. Any help is much app… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1906) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1908)