# Latest **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1953 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1954 --- ## [DataBase model decided by Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-model-decided-by-ignition/4592)
**Author:** [@aortiz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aortiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-model-decided-by-ignition/4592 "2012-06-08T07:30:45Z")
Hi. As I am going forward with the know-how of Ignition (great really) now it seems I do not have the control of the tables in my database to customize my historical data. I mean, first time I tried Ignition I just creat… --- ## [7.4 NaN is now nan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-4-nan-is-now-nan/4542)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-4-nan-is-now-nan/4542 "2012-06-07T20:53:17Z")
I have noticed that after upgrading from 7.3 to 7.4 that screens that use to look for "NaN" in datasets is failing because it is now "nan". Was this suppose to happen? Am I suppose to look the for not a numbers some othe… --- ## [Client Time-zone dates for Historical Tag function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-time-zone-dates-for-historical-tag-function/4527)
**Author:** [@Lusky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lusky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-time-zone-dates-for-historical-tag-function/4527 "2012-06-07T19:10:09Z")
Hello, I have a graph displaying the tag history on the /run/Production Rate (hour) that has been working great... until now. I have just installed Ignition on a machine in Korea, and the dates on the graph are SERVER… --- ## [Using system.db.execSProcCall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-db-execsproccall/4540)
**Author:** [@hari2012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hari2012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-db-execsproccall/4540 "2012-06-07T18:53:28Z")
I have two databases and accordingly there are two database connections configured in the project. One db connection is configured as a defualt connection in the project. In one of the windows, I would like to generate… --- ## [OPC Item Path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-item-path/4524)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-item-path/4524 "2012-06-07T18:41:37Z")
Is it possible to use a variable (string, concat etc. ) in place of the opc item path similar to what is utilized for the UDT tags? If not, can it be implemented for those folks - pre UDT tags? Thanks --- ## [Designer requires restarting but project is lost](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-requires-restarting-but-project-is-lost/4583)
**Author:** [@marioquark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marioquark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-requires-restarting-but-project-is-lost/4583 "2012-06-07T18:13:53Z")
after ignition update/module installing any opened designer requires to be restarted. it asks if i want to export the project to a local file or if i want to leave changes. i told it to export project, it showed the ex… --- ## [Custom component icons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-component-icons/4591)
**Author:** [@mcarangelo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarangelo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-component-icons/4591 "2012-06-07T18:11:17Z")
When you assign an icon to a custom component in the component pallet, you cannot change the icon again unless you delete the component and recreate it. --- ## [Template Placeholders In Templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-placeholders-in-templates/4521)
**Author:** [@Carnilla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carnilla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-placeholders-in-templates/4521 "2012-06-07T16:59:44Z")
I have a template I’m trying to create and one of the items in the template is a label that I have binded to the TagName property within a UDT. You can see in the first screenshot, within the template window, I have XX-… --- ## [Refresh a Document Viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-a-document-viewer/4590)
**Author:** [@tomt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tomt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-a-document-viewer/4590 "2012-06-07T16:33:47Z")
I have a document viewer with a touch of HTML to load an image from a website. Specifically, it loads a radar image from a weather site for display on digital signage. Once the window open it never closes - the project… --- ## [Problems production Tags binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-production-tags-binding/4548)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-production-tags-binding/4548 "2012-06-07T16:13:58Z")
Hello! I've installed OEE Module in Ignition. The problem is that some components are bound to tags that appears as unknown. I tried to look for the path for every unknown opctag but there are so many of them... My que… --- ## [UDT template group sync](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-template-group-sync/4587)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-template-group-sync/4587 "2012-06-07T13:37:26Z")
I have a component group inside a template. I want certain paths inside the group to change their fill color according to a custom property of the template.. How could I bind a template property to a number of specific … --- ## [Enabled/Disabled concern](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enabled-disabled-concern/4586)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enabled-disabled-concern/4586 "2012-06-07T12:04:31Z")
I am sure I am missing something here, but have a concern. I have a flash video of this but it would not let me upload it, so I will try to explain it. To duplicate: Create a window with 2 buttons on it. Enable one… --- ## [Please where may I find the API reference for runScript](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/please-where-may-i-find-the-api-reference-for-runscript/4588)
**Author:** [@aortiz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aortiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/please-where-may-i-find-the-api-reference-for-runscript/4588 "2012-06-07T10:34:20Z")
Hi, whenever I write a script in any of my components I have to guess hot to access data, components .... So Do you have any document with the Jython Ignition API for components scripting ? For instance, I wanna have … --- ## [Windows 7 - Roaming Profiles / Desktop Install Problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-7-roaming-profiles-desktop-install-problems/4034)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-7-roaming-profiles-desktop-install-problems/4034 "2012-06-07T10:31:16Z")
Hi I have a client who uses active directory with roaming desktop and profiles for users, when Launching Ignition the install fails with a Access Denied Error such as Error launching application: FileNotFoundExceptio… --- ## [Thin Client for Java](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thin-client-for-java/1596)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thin-client-for-java/1596 "2012-06-06T17:21:19Z")
I am new to Ignition. I am blown away by this product. I work for a company that has a large installed base of another HMI package. The costs are out of sight with it. Since Ignition is server based, what are my op… --- ## [Window Layer read only?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-layer-read-only/4580)
**Author:** [@tomt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tomt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-layer-read-only/4580 "2012-06-06T17:07:22Z")
I had a project I upgraded from 7.3.X to the latest (7.4.3). In it, I was writing to the window layer via a script to bring a window to the top or push it back, without actually closing it. My script now give an error … --- ## [Mobile Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-client/4185)
**Author:** [@DarrenAsh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DarrenAsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-client/4185 "2012-06-06T15:14:24Z")
This may sound like dumb questions, but I have a customer that wants to use a mobile client for a setup application that concerns me. What does Ignition do to prevent "stuck" bit issues if a mobile client drops a connec… --- ## [Create group templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-group-templates/4576)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-group-templates/4576 "2012-06-06T15:14:08Z")
How can I create groups instead of templates to speed up rendering. Similar to how my symbolfactory library works, I'd like to pull my created shapes from a library somehow and drag them into a template so my load speeds… --- ## [Developer mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/developer-mode/4585)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/developer-mode/4585 "2012-06-06T14:16:21Z")
Hello! What's the difference between 'Developer Mode' and other Ignition modes? --- ## [Connection with modbus lost](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-modbus-lost/4280)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-modbus-lost/4280 "2012-06-06T10:59:24Z")
Hello! I've been having troubles with modbus connection. Ignition gets disconnected from the PLC. The connection is through modbus and the only way I have to restore the connection is restarting the Ignition service. T… --- ## [I can't run the designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-cant-run-the-designer/4462)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-cant-run-the-designer/4462 "2012-06-06T09:21:07Z")
I have Ignition 7.4.2 installed in a PC with windows 7 32, and Java 7. All was going well until 4 days ago, when I tried to start the designer but it didn’t start. Could you help me to solve this, please? Regards --- ## [How to email a table using a timer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-email-a-table-using-a-timer/4545)
**Author:** [@Ramkumar\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ramkumar_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-email-a-table-using-a-timer/4545 "2012-06-05T23:36:21Z")
I have a timer and a table called MIS. I want this MIS to be sent through email exactly at 10 a.m. everyday. Please tell me how to do this using a timer and what scripting can be used? --- ## [Getting the Block Group, block id](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-the-block-group-block-id/4579)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-the-block-group-block-id/4579 "2012-06-05T23:13:51Z")
In a block group there is an option to store the block id to a column in a table. Is there a way to have that value returned to a tag? Thanks, --- ## [Lag issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lag-issues/4560)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lag-issues/4560 "2012-06-05T19:30:50Z")
This is the window i’ve created with dozens of templates that have several states and custom properties… Some of the conveyors pieces have about 90 rectangles inside groups in the template. It takes quite a while to … --- ## [Is this good practice?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-this-good-practice/4578)
**Author:** [@shawn\_75](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shawn_75)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-this-good-practice/4578 "2012-06-05T19:00:47Z")
I have a script that runs on the property change event to update an SQL tag. The PLC is connected wirelessly. I have it in its own scan class to account for the slower comms / latency. Most days, this is good enough t… --- ## [Pop up close up](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pop-up-close-up/4577)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pop-up-close-up/4577 "2012-06-05T18:36:29Z")
I am trying to figure out how to pass a group of my templates into a pop up window once you click on it and enlarge the section to fit the screen and perhaps display more detailed information.. I know how to do the event… --- ## [Configure Project fault](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-project-fault/4573)
**Author:** [@hazey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hazey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-project-fault/4573 "2012-06-05T00:17:30Z")
Guys I had to do a system restore on my computer. Now I have a problem launching designer 'Unable to launch application'. Also when I try to view projects under Configuration - Projects the web page comes back with an … --- ## [Convert signed to unsigned int](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-signed-to-unsigned-int/4572)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-signed-to-unsigned-int/4572 "2012-06-04T23:47:07Z")
Is there a way to convert the OPC integer from signed to unsigned? --- ## [Error Writing Tag Values Using SQLTags Provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-tag-values-using-sqltags-provider/4571)
**Author:** [@jkiffer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkiffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-tag-values-using-sqltags-provider/4571 "2012-06-04T23:46:15Z")
Hi, I'm encountering a problem when trying to write tag values using a SQLTag Provider. I have a Realtime SQLTag Driving Provider running on a Linux server running Ignition 7.2.9. The tag providers are connecting to … --- ## [Dynamic components using Python](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-components-using-python/4562)
**Author:** [@Koot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Koot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-components-using-python/4562 "2012-06-04T23:32:58Z")
Hi I have created a template (which has one or two properties in its root that enables the template to report on a specific part of my system). What I need to do is: a) Dynamically create a variable amount of instan… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1952) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1954)