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**Author:** [@thierryv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thierryv)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overlay-not-working-on-template/6068 "2013-03-21T20:27:44Z")
Greetings all, When I click a multistate button you see a overlay with those dashed lines over the button as a indication that the value is being written to the plc. This is a really nice feature. The problem is that, … --- ## [Directory Brwoser/file picker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/directory-brwoser-file-picker/1839)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/directory-brwoser-file-picker/1839 "2013-03-21T16:46:48Z")
I am building up a PM system to go along with with the data collection we are surrently doing. What I’d like to do is this: as the info for a PM is being entered, I’d like to have the option of being able to upload the … --- ## [OPC Data Writes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-data-writes/6067)
**Author:** [@allenr8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allenr8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-data-writes/6067 "2013-03-21T16:11:56Z")
I am having issues with writing to tags in the beta. The OPC-UA seems to read fine, but we always time out on the writes. I have attached our log file showing the issue. logs.bin.gz (605 KB) --- ## [Filtering tag data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-tag-data/6071)
**Author:** [@rfbuehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfbuehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-tag-data/6071 "2013-03-21T15:46:19Z")
I have a device (vibrating wire peiziometer). It is read 4-20ma into a PLC. I read the values from the PLC and historize the data for reports and trending. I have one problem though. Sometimes when I read the device … --- ## [Dirver Siemens Ethernet working with LOGO! 0BA7?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dirver-siemens-ethernet-working-with-logo-0ba7/6066)
**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dirver-siemens-ethernet-working-with-logo-0ba7/6066 "2013-03-20T20:39:59Z")
Hi, Anyone has tested this connection? Cheers, --- ## [Update username tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-username-tag/6065)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-username-tag/6065 "2013-03-20T18:31:09Z")
is there any way to change the username sqltag that ignition uses for auditing without having the user provide their password? I am creating a system that uses the OSUsername, but to auto login to the project first it … --- ## [Passing parameters to a popup window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-to-a-popup-window/6061)
**Author:** [@Viggi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Viggi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-to-a-popup-window/6061 "2013-03-20T18:17:10Z")
I know that for popups of similar types, we can pass parameters to the popup. However i would like to know if it is possible to pass parameter to the popup window and obtain a slighly different popup instance. Eg : … --- ## [Bad Quality Behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-behavior/6064)
**Author:** [@allenr8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allenr8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-behavior/6064 "2013-03-20T17:06:39Z")
I have been poking around trying to figure out how to change an objects behavior when the tag quality is bad. Currently they get the red box of death, but I was wondering if that behavior can be altered. Thanks --- ## [Legacy Alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/legacy-alarming/6063)
**Author:** [@allenr8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allenr8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/legacy-alarming/6063 "2013-03-20T16:31:55Z")
When we installed the beta we can't get any alarming to work including the legacy. What info do you need to take a look at it? The only error I get in the console is when I click on the On-Call Rosters. I have posted … --- ## [Importng temmplates from another project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importng-temmplates-from-another-project/6062)
**Author:** [@hensoa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hensoa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importng-temmplates-from-another-project/6062 "2013-03-20T16:30:15Z")
I am trying to export a template from one project and import it into another. When I do the import I get the following error java.lang.NullPointerException at com.inductiveautomation.ignition.designer.gui.import\_expor… --- ## [Gateway webpage, Launch Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-webpage-launch-designer/6030)
**Author:** [@quper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-webpage-launch-designer/6030 "2013-03-20T07:51:15Z")
Hello, It is possible to put every gateway page under password, but one thing is still unprotected: Launch Designer button. It means that everybody who knows my server IP can freely download my project. Is there some way… --- ## [Error OPC UA , Bad\_TypeMismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-opc-ua-bad-typemismatch/6046)
**Author:** [@ypfister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ypfister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-opc-ua-bad-typemismatch/6046 "2013-03-20T07:48:12Z")
Hello, I have a question regarding error code of Ignition OPC UA Client module: I must read a temperature setpoint in a Beckhoff PLC. In the PLC, the format is an integer in 1/10 °C (example: 213 for 21.3 °C). In Ign… --- ## [EasyChart Errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-errors/6057)
**Author:** [@jwintegration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jwintegration)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-errors/6057 "2013-03-20T00:24:02Z")
I am getting the following error when I try to load historical data into my easychart: Caused by: com.mysql.jdbc.exceptions.MySQLSyntaxErrorException: You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresp… --- ## [Client Event Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-scripting/6056)
**Author:** [@jwintegration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jwintegration)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-scripting/6056 "2013-03-19T22:36:31Z")
Why do I get the following error when I execute a tag change event script: NameError: name 'newvalue' is not defined The event scripting is: value = newvalue.value --- ## [Transaction Groups - unknown, db connections broken](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-unknown-db-connections-broken/6055)
**Author:** [@Dravik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dravik)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-unknown-db-connections-broken/6055 "2013-03-19T21:10:07Z")
I had an odd one last night. Most of my transaction groups suddenly went into an unknown state, 2 of my DB connections broke and wouldn't reconnect, and some of my OPC-UA servers dropped. Vision stuff kept working ju… --- ## [Java setup is not valid for launching mobile VMs or Conne](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-setup-is-not-valid-for-launching-mobile-vms-or-conne/6034)
**Author:** [@sfrahm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sfrahm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-setup-is-not-valid-for-launching-mobile-vms-or-conne/6034 "2013-03-19T18:53:46Z")
I have a successful demo version of Ignition 7.5 set up for my client charting MySQL historian values from their process. Thank you for an open source solution to sell in good conscience to my valued customers, that does… --- ## [Mobile module vnc option doesnt recognize mouse scrolling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-vnc-option-doesnt-recognize-mouse-scrolling/6048)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-vnc-option-doesnt-recognize-mouse-scrolling/6048 "2013-03-19T16:33:38Z")
not sure if this is something that can be fixed but it would be really nice to have. --- ## [Issue with Duplicating a Template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-duplicating-a-template/5989)
**Author:** [@WKetcham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WKetcham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-duplicating-a-template/5989 "2013-03-19T16:30:42Z")
If I duplicate a template on a window the duplicated template loses the link to its template path. The "Template Path" property is correct but I get a broken link overlay. If I change the "Template Path" property to so… --- ## [Write time out error caused by write id mismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-time-out-error-caused-by-write-id-mismatch/5830)
**Author:** [@pgylbert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgylbert)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-time-out-error-caused-by-write-id-mismatch/5830 "2013-03-19T14:27:37Z")
This is my first post here and I am a beginner in the PLC world as well as with Ignition (not with programming in general). Tried to educate myself before posting this question so hopefully it makes sense. The problem:… --- ## [Using OPC com to connect to an OPC server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-opc-com-to-connect-to-an-opc-server/4039)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-opc-com-to-connect-to-an-opc-server/4039 "2013-03-19T13:59:39Z")
The PC has an OPC server installed from Bosch Rextroth/Indramat. It also has Wonderware's OPCLink installed. I am pointing Excel at OPCLink. OPCLink is set to talk to the OPC server. This all works. I am now trying… --- ## [Changing screens based on PLC tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-screens-based-on-plc-tag/6037)
**Author:** [@rcorkern](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rcorkern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-screens-based-on-plc-tag/6037 "2013-03-19T13:32:03Z")
We have a touchscreen being installed in a panel that may not be accessiable by the operators and would like the ability to change screens in the client based on a PLC tag (toggle switch on front of panel - ie; position1… --- ## [OPC server connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-server-connection/6047)
**Author:** [@Niks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Niks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-server-connection/6047 "2013-03-19T12:24:04Z")
Hello All, In Ignition 7.5.6 my OPC server connection occurs faulted I kept all setting by default only i changed 1.Host-"localhost" and 2.Port-"4096". Earlier it shows connected but after that I took the backup and re… --- ## [Ignition Script Math functions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-script-math-functions/6051)
**Author:** [@ashish007pict](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashish007pict)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-script-math-functions/6051 "2013-03-19T11:26:41Z")
Hello I am not able to use sqrt funtion & ^ power function. The runtime giving me error about this saying undefine symbol. which library to import to use this functions? --- ## [UDT Design question - negative effects of Unconnected tags?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-design-question-negative-effects-of-unconnected-tags/6039)
**Author:** [@jeffhoagland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeffhoagland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-design-question-negative-effects-of-unconnected-tags/6039 "2013-03-18T23:46:43Z")
I have an idea for a UDT that will take several OPC tag connections, in combination with a couple of parameters that will enable me to create UDT's for nearly everything in my entire project. The catch - in many cases, … --- ## [Slow Transaction Group Update Rate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-transaction-group-update-rate/5891)
**Author:** [@micahr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/micahr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-transaction-group-update-rate/5891 "2013-03-18T23:28:58Z")
I have a trial version of ignition 7.5. The issue that I am running into is that transaction groups take a very long time to execute. The setting "OPC-UA -\> Settings -\> Minimum Sampling Interval" is set to 100ms. The gro… --- ## [Complex tag showing up as Int4 in SQL Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/complex-tag-showing-up-as-int4-in-sql-tags/5986)
**Author:** [@eaolson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eaolson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/complex-tag-showing-up-as-int4-in-sql-tags/5986 "2013-03-18T21:13:51Z")
We’re having a problem adding a PHASE tag from an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processor to our SQL Tags. This is a fairly complex type, but it’s built-in, not a UDT. In the OPC Browser in Ignition, it shows up as a simple… --- ## [Display image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-image/6012)
**Author:** [@cja7928](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cja7928)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-image/6012 "2013-03-18T21:09:49Z")
I have an older Cognex camera in one of our robot cells, I cant get live feed from it but every time it aquires an image it puts the last picture as a .jpg on the system computer. Ive tried to display this image and hav… --- ## [Preventing divide by 0 in reports](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/preventing-divide-by-0-in-reports/6040)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/preventing-divide-by-0-in-reports/6040 "2013-03-18T20:58:46Z")
I am having an issue with a calculated value in a report. It is a calc based on running totals of a shift. Whenever the equipment is not running, all totals are 0s and one of the calculations ends up being 0/0 which caus… --- ## [How to display value labels in chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-value-labels-in-chart/6044)
**Author:** [@fahadfrq](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fahadfrq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-value-labels-in-chart/6044 "2013-03-18T20:55:56Z")
I am trying to replicate a chart functionality (sample attached) using Ignition Easy Chart. Is it possible to display Y-Axis value labels? --- ## [OPC-COM Tunneller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-com-tunneller/4291)
**Author:** [@julio.velasco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/julio.velasco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-com-tunneller/4291 "2013-03-18T16:33:22Z")
The OPC-COM Tunnel Module is working great! The only minor issue I found (and it may have nothing to do with Ignition) is when I copy and paste an existing connected SQL Tag subscribed to a Cimplicity OPC Server through… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1907) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1909)