# Latest

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## [Level three](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-three/4570)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-three/4570 "2012-06-04T17:15:51Z")

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This is an integrator who has one or more certified engineers on their team. They have become experienced by implementing the software in successful projects. They are likely to be active on the Forum and are actively se…

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## [Database to database writing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-to-database-writing/4567)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-to-database-writing/4567 "2012-06-04T14:59:48Z")

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Something be very useful in Ignition would be the posibility to use a transaction group to read from a data base and write directly in another database (not having to write first in a tag). The same with PLC to PLC.

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## [Pattern designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pattern-designer/4561)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pattern-designer/4561 "2012-06-04T14:36:56Z")

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Is there a way to design our own fill patterns for shapes?

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## [Read values from text file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-values-from-text-file/4564)

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**Author:** [@mubin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mubin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-values-from-text-file/4564 "2012-06-04T10:08:15Z")

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how to read values from text file and write to tags only when particular value is changed? can any one give the solution to this problem :laughing: mubin :laughing:

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## [Passing data to and from an Excel worksheet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-data-to-and-from-an-excel-worksheet/4550)

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**Author:** [@Brett\_Yeomans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brett_Yeomans)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-data-to-and-from-an-excel-worksheet/4550 "2012-06-04T08:12:41Z")

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I have three parts to this question: Firstly I am pulling data from a web page but this data (one value)needs to be entered into an Excel worksheet that uses a pre-existing and complex set of formulas to return 24 other…

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## [Instanciate UDT tags with the SDK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/instanciate-udt-tags-with-the-sdk/4556)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2012, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/instanciate-udt-tags-with-the-sdk/4556 "2012-06-02T07:18:16Z")

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Hi, Is there a way with the SDK to instanciate UDT tags : I need to be able to create some new equipement from an existing type (defined by an UDT), on the fly from a sql table witch contains the new equipement to ad…

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## [H.264 support for the IP camera component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/h-264-support-for-the-ip-camera-component/4357)

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**Author:** [@Dravik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dravik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/h-264-support-for-the-ip-camera-component/4357 "2012-06-01T18:10:11Z")

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I love the IP camera component, but some of our newer cameras are running over a wireless mesh network and the mjpeg bw is just too high. In h.264 mode it isn't an issue. So, H.264 support would be awesome :smiley:

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## [Report Trend Config (V7.3.5)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-trend-config-v7-3-5/4223)

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**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-trend-config-v7-3-5/4223 "2012-06-01T15:38:20Z")

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Small bug noticed here. If you change a parameter of a trend in the report designer and then select another trend object, the same parameter is set for both trends. i.e. set the y axis label to something and then immed…

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## [Mobile module faster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-faster/4113)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-faster/4113 "2012-06-01T10:12:03Z")

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Hi everyone, There's a way to make a project running with Mobile-module faster? Thanks!

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## [Aura Portal and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aura-portal-and-ignition/4346)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aura-portal-and-ignition/4346 "2012-06-01T10:09:31Z")

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Hello! There are a possibility to integrate Ignition with Aura Portal? Regards!

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## [TCP Driver - Writable Tag question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcp-driver-writable-tag-question/4559)

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**Author:** [@Dravik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dravik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcp-driver-writable-tag-question/4559 "2012-05-31T21:42:00Z")

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I'm using the TCP driver to talk to a Perle ethernet to serial device. My serial device requires a 'command' to be sent to it to request data, So I am using the writable tag for this. My problem comes in where I can't…

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## [Dragging in templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dragging-in-templates/4554)

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**Author:** [@mcarangelo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarangelo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dragging-in-templates/4554 "2012-05-31T17:52:01Z")

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Recently after using ignition for a few weeks, dragging a template onto a window results in a very small image of all arrows: We rebooted everything but it still happens. When we right click and select Use in Window i…

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## [Easy Chart Showing different pens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-showing-different-pens/4558)

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**Author:** [@peadair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peadair)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-showing-different-pens/4558 "2012-05-31T17:42:06Z")

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When i look at the chart for a period of 12 hours the pens are looking different from when i zoom in for an hour. Please see attached images.

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## [Modbus Mevices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-mevices/4555)

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**Author:** [@gonzalorvelasco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gonzalorvelasco)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-mevices/4555 "2012-05-31T17:05:37Z")

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I have a project that currently contains 13 devices using Modbus V2 as a driver. Comunications are solid and good. Now I'm trying to add three more Devices, and can not connect to them, I replicated the settings from the…

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## [Ipads or Andriods](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ipads-or-andriods/4544)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ipads-or-andriods/4544 "2012-05-31T11:48:25Z")

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Noticed on html5test.com, my iphone browser definitely beats out my android devices. I wonder if the ipads handle mobile ignition differently or better than a droid. Any thoughts?

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## [Advanced Training Videos?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/advanced-training-videos/4551)

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**Author:** [@Pat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/advanced-training-videos/4551 "2012-05-30T20:42:25Z")

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Are there any plans to make some Advanced Training videos?

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## [Alerting Display Path Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-display-path-binding/4502)

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**Author:** [@aidamcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aidamcg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alerting-display-path-binding/4502 "2012-05-30T20:12:55Z")

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Hi It would be useful if the display path could be bound to a tag. I use it for an Equipment ID and with the introduction of UDT’s I have found situations where it would save time if the display path could be bound to t…

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## [Connection Problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-problems/4546)

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**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-problems/4546 "2012-05-30T17:58:04Z")

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I recently ran into a problem: A number of devices would not connect on their own. This may have been after a power failure or network problem, I don’t really know. What I do know is that a number of devices would sho…

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## [Order Rows Before Writing Block Group To PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/order-rows-before-writing-block-group-to-plc/4538)

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**Author:** [@aidamcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aidamcg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/order-rows-before-writing-block-group-to-plc/4538 "2012-05-30T17:40:04Z")

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Hi I recently encountered an issue when I was trying to write a block of values from a table to the PLC using the block group. I am wondering if it possible to order the data for the group before it is written. I found…

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## [Getting data from a web](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-data-from-a-web/3670)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-data-from-a-web/3670 "2012-05-30T15:39:53Z")

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Hello! I'm trying to get a XML from a web and show it in a table with a button. The problem is taking the data from the web (the html text basically) :confused: . Can anybody help me? Thanks!!

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## [Page in designer won't run on client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-in-designer-wont-run-on-client/4547)

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**Author:** [@scott\_stc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_stc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-in-designer-wont-run-on-client/4547 "2012-05-30T15:38:33Z")

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We have a development machine (Win 7 Pro, 32bit) dedicated to designing Ignition programs. We have had no problems so far, with regards to the current project at hand. Yesterday, using the development machine, we were w…

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## [Installation over linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installation-over-linux/4126)

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**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installation-over-linux/4126 "2012-05-30T15:28:51Z")

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Hello! Trying to install Ignition 7.3.4 over Scientific Linux and I got this: WARN | wrapper | 2012/02/20 17:11:09 | An encoding declaration is missing from the top of configuration file: WARN | wrapper | 201…

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## [Using the Alamr Summary Table I need to sound an audible ala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-alamr-summary-table-i-need-to-sound-an-audible-ala/4543)

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**Author:** [@texaspty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/texaspty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-alamr-summary-table-i-need-to-sound-an-audible-ala/4543 "2012-05-29T23:59:48Z")

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I am using the Alarm Summary Table for my alarms. It works very good. I also sound an alert on the individual Windows when an alarm is active. I need to sound tha alarm on the Alarm Summary Table once an alarm is acti…

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## [Error when adding tag to Click to Graph](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-adding-tag-to-click-to-graph/4532)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-adding-tag-to-click-to-graph/4532 "2012-05-29T21:05:09Z")

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I receive an error that I am not familiar with when adding a tag pen to click to graph. Thank you,

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## [The ignition certification test](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-ignition-certification-test/4495)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-ignition-certification-test/4495 "2012-05-29T19:46:03Z")

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How difficult is the test? Should I take classes prior to taking the test or is experience making 1 project good enough?

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## [Old Inductive Projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/old-inductive-projects/4541)

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**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/old-inductive-projects/4541 "2012-05-29T19:40:35Z")

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FPMI and FPGB files from an older version.. Is it possible to load these projects with Ignition? If so, how should I do it?

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## [Workflow module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/workflow-module/4537)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/workflow-module/4537 "2012-05-28T14:29:56Z")

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A good add for MES application or other application would be a Workflow module for the design and the execution of BPM/SOP,etc processus.

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## [Component or scripting function for browsing tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-or-scripting-function-for-browsing-tags/4536)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-or-scripting-function-for-browsing-tags/4536 "2012-05-26T06:52:41Z")

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Often in scada project we have to create raw debug screen with lots of tag to test or monitor I/O, PLC data, flags, memory tag, etc.... I think a good added value in ignition, would be the add of a component or scripti…

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## [Custom Alert Mesage Active or Cleared](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alert-mesage-active-or-cleared/4535)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alert-mesage-active-or-cleared/4535 "2012-05-26T00:29:01Z")

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How do I add to a custom alert message whether the alert is active or cleard? i have tried the tag path for AlertCurrentState, but that just puts the name of the alert in the email. Thank you,

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## [Project with screen using tag fro multiple gateway?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-with-screen-using-tag-fro-multiple-gateway/4531)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-with-screen-using-tag-fro-multiple-gateway/4531 "2012-05-25T23:18:40Z")

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In a large architecture, with 2 or more gateway, I would like to manage a single project connected to all the gateway, with screens using tags from all the gateway with no-copy or a consolided gateway needed. Is it poss…

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