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## [Client zooming in window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-zooming-in-window/4620)

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**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-zooming-in-window/4620 "2012-06-13T14:58:55Z")

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I was reading through the changelog for 7.5 and I didnt see any mention of zoom controls for the client. For some reason I was under the impression this was going to be an added feature. Are there ever plans for this? Th…

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## [Why it is so slow opening projects?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-it-is-so-slow-opening-projects/4522)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-it-is-so-slow-opening-projects/4522 "2012-06-13T07:59:33Z")

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I have a project installed in a machine with a good internet connection. The client runs the project in a pc with a good internet access, but the project takes like 15 seconds to load. Why it takes so long? Is there a wa…

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## [Ignition and B&R automation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-b-r-automation/4611)

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**Author:** [@dylan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dylan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-b-r-automation/4611 "2012-06-13T07:30:56Z")

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Hello, I have to connect ignition to a B&R automation PLC (see br-automation.com/) with OPC DA. When I add array tag for example array of bool in B&R automation software, Ignition convert my array in a string tag. The …

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## [Hotkey to comment / uncomment portion of code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hotkey-to-comment-uncomment-portion-of-code/4581)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hotkey-to-comment-uncomment-portion-of-code/4581 "2012-06-13T06:40:23Z")

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An hotkey to comment / uncomment lines of code in the script editor would be cool !

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## [Java applet in IE ActiveX](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-applet-in-ie-activex/4614)

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**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-applet-in-ie-activex/4614 "2012-06-13T05:10:04Z")

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Hi, On one pc running XP I can launch a plc web page with embedded a java applet with IE browser. On the same pc, I launch an Ignition client, point to the Plc web page with a windows with the IE ActiveX component, and…

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## [V7.4.2, Win XP and web browser ActiveX component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v7-4-2-win-xp-and-web-browser-activex-component/4615)

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**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v7-4-2-win-xp-and-web-browser-activex-component/4615 "2012-06-13T05:08:41Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to figure why I cannot use a java applet in a web page with the IE ActiveX component. So I loaded a new win xp installation in my vm and now the component cannot create object… \[quote\]IllegalStateExcepti…

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## [UDT Improvements](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-improvements/4569)

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**Author:** [@Pat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-improvements/4569 "2012-06-12T23:22:45Z")

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When creating a new UDT SQLTag sort the Data Type Instance list in alphabetical order When editing an existing UDT, the members inside a folder don’t sort alphabetically. They can be shown in a different order t…

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## [Calendar cell background color/icon binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calendar-cell-background-color-icon-binding/4616)

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**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calendar-cell-background-color-icon-binding/4616 "2012-06-12T22:23:52Z")

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Hi, Is there a way of binding the background color of individual cells in the calendar component? I.e I'd like to change the color or icon of a calendar cell depending on if there was a record created for that day (I h…

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## [Client locking up when switching projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-locking-up-when-switching-projects/4091)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-locking-up-when-switching-projects/4091 "2012-06-12T22:11:01Z")

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some users have been experiencing the ignition client locking up when switching projects. I had one of the users run the java console until it happened again. this is what the console showed in his most recent lock up: …

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## [system.tag.queryTagHistory Invalid Date Format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-invalid-date-format/4617)

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**Author:** [@jkrugerud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkrugerud)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-invalid-date-format/4617 "2012-06-12T20:45:17Z")

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In a runScript expression I am using the system.tag.queryTagHistory to pull data from my historian table and am using a date range selector. The queryTagHistory doesn't like the format of the startdate and enddate of th…

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## [Scaling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scaling/4610)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scaling/4610 "2012-06-12T18:56:43Z")

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I am trying to scale an indirect template path to fit a window. what is a good way of doing this? I was thinking to make a tag to hold the width and height and write some code to make a scale factor and then manipulate t…

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## [Mobile Module Documentation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-documentation/4553)

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**Author:** [@cbabb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbabb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-documentation/4553 "2012-06-12T17:17:28Z")

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Have I missed a part of the manual or is there something more comprehensive on the entire mobile module? There are numerous settings and a lot of information that I have only been able to find in the forums, but nothin…

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## [Remote clients projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-clients-projects/4609)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-clients-projects/4609 "2012-06-12T14:57:22Z")

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Hello, I have a project in which local clients can run without problems, but remote clients are having problems doing updates. Can anybody help me? I would like to know why is this happening and how I can solve this. …

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## [Opc-ua](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua/4605)

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**Author:** [@hazey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hazey)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua/4605 "2012-06-12T07:22:05Z")

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Guys it is possible to import tags from a Controllogix program to the OPC-UA device, as I cannot connect to PLC while I am designing? thanks hazey

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## [Transaction Group access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-access/4613)

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**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-access/4613 "2012-06-11T23:06:26Z")

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I was wondering if there is a way to access a specific transaction groups setup for a script or expression.? I am wanting to get the Item Name and Target Name from the group and use it elsewhere in the script.

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## [How to do the trend bargraph combination (and look good!)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-do-the-trend-bargraph-combination-and-look-good/4612)

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**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-do-the-trend-bargraph-combination-and-look-good/4612 "2012-06-11T22:13:54Z")

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Hi In one of the recent IA press releases (I can't find it), there was a screen shown that had a really slick combination of a trend and a bar chart showing tank level. The trend and bar chart were superimposed on t…

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## [Slide Show](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slide-show/382)

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**Author:** [@Darrel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Darrel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slide-show/382 "2012-06-11T18:25:16Z")

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I have a need for a demo screen mounted on a wall that needs to show a slide show of random or predesigned selections of a projects windows. What is the best way to accomplish this. Also a non logged in viewer may need…

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## [Modbus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus/4513)

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**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus/4513 "2012-06-11T15:38:12Z")

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Not sure if this is the exact area of the forum for this, but I could use some help with the addressing. The attached images describe the registers. I have the device setup vis the IP and it shows connected but I am not …

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## [Column color for table component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-color-for-table-component/1373)

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**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-color-for-table-component/1373 "2012-06-11T15:11:10Z")

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I can see where we can set the background color for a row, but not a column. Will this be something in the works, or will I just have to satisfy myself with changing the color of the text? Or-- even more likely-- am I …

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## [SocketTimeoutException: connect timed out](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sockettimeoutexception-connect-timed-out/4607)

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**Author:** [@Brett\_Yeomans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brett_Yeomans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sockettimeoutexception-connect-timed-out/4607 "2012-06-11T15:03:46Z")

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It seems I get an error window waiting for me every morning if I leave designer running a SQL query running on screen. The error is java.lang.Exception: Error running query: SQLQuery(query=SELECT \* from Energy\_Ce…

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## [Two projects one OEE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-projects-one-oee/4606)

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**Author:** [@Jmoller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jmoller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-projects-one-oee/4606 "2012-06-11T14:45:33Z")

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Would like to access production notes and charts on our main project from a mobile app we are working on. Both projects are on the same server and using same DB. The canned charts and production comments components don’t…

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## [Read from text file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-from-text-file/4566)

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**Author:** [@mubin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mubin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-from-text-file/4566 "2012-06-11T09:15:30Z")

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how to read values from text file and write to tags only once when values are changed? can any one give solution for this

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## [Closing topics and marking them as solutions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-topics-and-marking-them-as-solutions/4604)

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**Author:** [@techerdone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/techerdone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-topics-and-marking-them-as-solutions/4604 "2012-06-09T00:37:49Z")

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Are there moderators closing topics and marking them as an accepted solution? My topic was marked as a solved but the answer given was not a solution to my issue and I never had a chance to respond.

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## [Container to Windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/container-to-windows/4600)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/container-to-windows/4600 "2012-06-08T22:48:35Z")

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In a window there are a number of containers that reference its root container. Stuff like datasets and other configuration parameters that configure the containers when selected depending on the facility/site that is s…

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## [Trigger Client Shutdown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trigger-client-shutdown/4603)

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**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Josh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trigger-client-shutdown/4603 "2012-06-08T20:24:53Z")

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How would one go about triggering a client shutdown from within a client module? Also is it possible to intercept a logout request from within a module?

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## [Windows blank in client after using find and replace](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-blank-in-client-after-using-find-and-replace/4517)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-blank-in-client-after-using-find-and-replace/4517 "2012-06-08T17:58:10Z")

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Has anyone else experienced windows being blank on the client after using find and replace on script text? if i open the window that is blank in the designer and click save and publish the window will display correctly…

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## [Enable or Disable OPC Devices in the Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-or-disable-opc-devices-in-the-gateway/4599)

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**Author:** [@bstewart\_EE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bstewart_EE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-or-disable-opc-devices-in-the-gateway/4599 "2012-06-08T17:50:41Z")

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Is there a way to enable or disable a device in the gateway based on a ping to the device? Bill

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## [How to Play video in popup window, or mouseover html button?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-play-video-in-popup-window-or-mouseover-html-button/4597)

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**Author:** [@gazdzik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gazdzik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-play-video-in-popup-window-or-mouseover-html-button/4597 "2012-06-08T15:12:59Z")

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I would like to experiment with playing a video clip either within a popup window or from a mouseover html link? Any help will be appreciated! Walt

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## [Classic Chart dynamically change date range](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-chart-dynamically-change-date-range/4595)

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**Author:** [@aortiz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aortiz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-chart-dynamically-change-date-range/4595 "2012-06-08T15:09:43Z")

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Hi ! feel like posting too much in too short period of time; and I swear I try myself before asking but still too novice I guess. I want to use a classic Chart (not the easy at all) and change its "mode" from historica…

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## [Tag Browser in a Window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browser-in-a-window/4574)

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**Author:** [@tomt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tomt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browser-in-a-window/4574 "2012-06-08T15:03:01Z")

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I wanted a quick way to show tags in a project, without adding a ton of labels. I know I can drag and drop tags to a window and create a control, but I wanted the name too. I came up with this: use a tree view to show …

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