# Latest **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1957 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1958 --- ## [SQL Reporting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-reporting/4474)
**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-reporting/4474 "2012-05-15T21:38:35Z")
We are planning on using Ignition for a different option to a "Historian" - They only problem is I see - the customer need the reports on demand and time based to dump from the database to a template excel sheet. I know … --- ## [Snap to grid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/snap-to-grid/4242)
**Author:** [@jay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/snap-to-grid/4242 "2012-05-15T20:47:51Z")
On just about every other drawing tools I have used, when snap-to-grid is enabled, selected objects that I move do not snap every object to grid. The snap is only applied at the upper left corner of the selection, all o… --- ## [Multiple client opening on launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-client-opening-on-launch/4142)
**Author:** [@jconnor34](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jconnor34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-client-opening-on-launch/4142 "2012-05-15T20:23:55Z")
I have a Ignition project that suddenly starts launching multiple instances at a time. This is a single client license so if multiple instances open we get a bad session and the HMI doesn't work. We have restarted the … --- ## [Modbus v2 Returns Empty String](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-v2-returns-empty-string/4129)
**Author:** [@pphillips](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pphillips)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-v2-returns-empty-string/4129 "2012-05-15T20:23:02Z")
I am reading/writing strings from a Modicon Quantum controller successfully except for some holding register addresses: Successful: \[MOD2ATU\]HRS152:10 (Registers 40152 - 40156) Returns string '042031655' Unsucce… --- ## [Possible features](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-features/4475)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-features/4475 "2012-05-15T19:13:37Z")
Here are a few things that would make things easier on some of my larger projects. Thanks and keep up the good work. Ability to search within script modules. Example: highlight text, right click, goto next occurance. … --- ## [Momentary Button Fill Property Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/momentary-button-fill-property-issue/4080)
**Author:** [@pphillips](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pphillips)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/momentary-button-fill-property-issue/4080 "2012-05-15T18:08:42Z")
The momentary button seems to have some confusion related to the Fill property when the color white is selected with no 3D effect. It appears to turn on the 3D effect without it being selected. This also sometimes occurs… --- ## [2 State Toggle Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-state-toggle-button/4477)
**Author:** [@moralesm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/moralesm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-state-toggle-button/4477 "2012-05-15T17:53:53Z")
What is the prefered method to tie 2 or more boolean tags that must all be true in order for the 2 State Toggle Button to be true --- ## [Pie Chart label formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-label-formatting/4471)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-label-formatting/4471 "2012-05-15T17:48:59Z")
Hello, I have a doubt with the formatting of labels in a pie chart: The data for the pie chart has two columns: EventName and Duration where Duration is in seconds. Is there a way to format the label to display the… --- ## [Custom alert message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alert-message/4458)
**Author:** [@linktdi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/linktdi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alert-message/4458 "2012-05-15T17:47:10Z")
Using Ignition 7.4.2 Trying to create custom alert message. Generator is if({\[Value\]},"Running","Stopped") Can I embed a function in a alert message? Want to generate an alert message that says generator is running if bo… --- ## [SQL Server help for speeding up query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-help-for-speeding-up-query/4349)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-help-for-speeding-up-query/4349 "2012-05-15T17:17:22Z")
I have the following query in sql server 2008 r2 SELECT dh.deviceid, dh.archived, lastpoll, esttemperature, esttemperature\_alarm, staticpressure, staticpressure\_alarm, differentialpressure, differentialpressure\_alarm,… --- ## [Client workstation really slow project load](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-workstation-really-slow-project-load/3075)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-workstation-really-slow-project-load/3075 "2012-05-15T16:40:41Z")
We have a client computer that takes for every to launch a project every time. The client always receives the unpacking message when launching a project. What would cause this to happen? is there some kind of log fi… --- ## [Intermec Mobile Computer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/intermec-mobile-computer/4476)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/intermec-mobile-computer/4476 "2012-05-15T16:34:04Z")
Just received a call from our IT department asking if an Intermec mobile computer will run my projects. I am not that familiar with these units. Does anyone have any comments if it will work without the mobile module? O… --- ## [Easy Weather Icons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-weather-icons/3150)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-weather-icons/3150 "2012-05-15T15:41:04Z")
Hey all, I was playing around with the code in the manual to get the current weather conditions from the yahoo website and I came across a very easy way to add weather icons for the different conditions. First I added … --- ## [Serial "toolkit" for Integrators](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serial-toolkit-for-integrators/197)
**Author:** [@nathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serial-toolkit-for-integrators/197 "2012-05-15T13:48:49Z")
I'm putting together a "toolkit" of serial and Ethernet cables and adapters. I'll put together a few sets with cheap online prices so if anyone's interested, I can get you set up for a reasonable price. Here's what I hav… --- ## [Invokelater and Invokeasynchronous together](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invokelater-and-invokeasynchronous-together/4465)
**Author:** [@quper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/invokelater-and-invokeasynchronous-together/4465 "2012-05-15T10:33:49Z")
Hi, I have functions, that I run on separate threads with invokeAsynchronous. And I would like them to run at very last in the script. Is it possible to invokeLater those asynchronous functions? --- ## [Data Quality bit mask](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-quality-bit-mask/4460)
**Author:** [@marioquark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marioquark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-quality-bit-mask/4460 "2012-05-15T07:15:02Z")
is there a Data Quality bit mask explanation? i can find in the help the list of the possible states, but not the mapping with the tag value... tnx --- ## [Wind rose](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wind-rose/4459)
**Author:** [@Koot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Koot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wind-rose/4459 "2012-05-15T06:36:48Z")
Hi I need to be able to display a wind rose for an air quality monitoring application. For those unsure of what it is, here is a sample (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wind\_rose\_plot.jpg) It is similar to a compass in t… --- ## [PLC cable pinouts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-cable-pinouts/196)
**Author:** [@nathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-cable-pinouts/196 "2012-05-15T05:18:43Z")
I'm looking for pinout diagrams of proprietary PLC cables. This is a good place to post requests or actual information --- ## [Run time edit of SCADA through remote location](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-time-edit-of-scada-through-remote-location/4040)
**Author:** [@Ghaziuddin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ghaziuddin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-time-edit-of-scada-through-remote-location/4040 "2012-05-14T23:51:28Z")
Hi Guys, We have a requirement from client that he will deploy script from remote location and wants changes in run time SCADA i have gone through gateway script module timer property in ignition designer please could a… --- ## [Client over VPN is Slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-over-vpn-is-slow/4447)
**Author:** [@WKetcham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WKetcham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-over-vpn-is-slow/4447 "2012-05-14T23:03:25Z")
Hi all, I'm having some serious performance issues with trying to launch a client on a VPN. The client app loads fine, screen navigation is fine but when navigating to a new screen the tag values take forever to updat… --- ## [Choose Property button in event handler issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/choose-property-button-in-event-handler-issue/4424)
**Author:** [@rye22](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rye22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/choose-property-button-in-event-handler-issue/4424 "2012-05-14T22:56:23Z")
Hi I encountered an issue where I can't seem to open the choose component property window when clicking on the choose component property button inside the event handler/navigation tab when you check the pass parameter ch… --- ## [Mobile Module URLs and Sizing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-urls-and-sizing/2479)
**Author:** [@jasonpdavid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jasonpdavid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-module-urls-and-sizing/2479 "2012-05-14T21:57:39Z")
I'm evaluating the Mobile Module and I see that there is one url to access all the modules from the ignition gateway which enables the customer to view all the projects that I have staged there. Is there a way to have a… --- ## [Coordinated Transactions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinated-transactions/4470)
**Author:** [@TimE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinated-transactions/4470 "2012-05-14T20:33:34Z")
I have a block group that writes about 10,000 rows to MSSQL. I also have Order information that I want to write to a separate table and include the "Block\_ID" to link the two tables together. Currently I am writing every… --- ## [Drag and Drop additional OPC tags into existing Data Types](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-additional-opc-tags-into-existing-data-types/4468)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-additional-opc-tags-into-existing-data-types/4468 "2012-05-14T19:45:34Z")
It would be awesome if you could drag and drop additional OPC tags into an already created user defined data type. It seems like right now you can only add additional tags one at a time. If you drag and drop multiple … --- ## [Dual install](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dual-install/4443)
**Author:** [@Pat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dual-install/4443 "2012-05-14T18:33:44Z")
Is it possible to install Ignition 7.4 on the same server (Windows 2003) that is currently running FPMI 3.3/FSQL 4.2? Also, my customer has been using RDP to access FPMI from their cell phones, what would be the advant… --- ## [Filtering with Calendar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-with-calendar/4452)
**Author:** [@MiddleC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MiddleC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-with-calendar/4452 "2012-05-14T17:34:21Z")
I'm using the calendar component for day, week, month, and year queries. The day query works properly. But, the others (e.g. week) return rows from incorrect months--the days are correct from all months. I use dynami… --- ## [Table Display & Docked Window Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-display-docked-window-question/4415)
**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-display-docked-window-question/4415 "2012-05-14T16:56:21Z")
Ok...I am just trying to make a table of rows and columns do display my monitored points within my PLC and their statuses for an overview page, but when i use the table that is included say for instance i have 36 points … --- ## [Tag Change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change/4466)
**Author:** [@mcarangelo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarangelo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change/4466 "2012-05-14T15:51:25Z")
I have UDP tag coming in from a scanner. In some cases, the data being transmitted may be exactly the same. I am processing the information on a tag change script. But if a transmit occurs with the same exact data, the s… --- ## [DateRange component events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/daterange-component-events/4416)
**Author:** [@quper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/daterange-component-events/4416 "2012-05-14T15:34:45Z")
Hi! I need to fire event when I move DateRange component slider. I was trying to do that with MouseReleased event, but it does not work on slider himself. It works on every other place of DateRange component around that… --- ## [Drop down menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-down-menu/4463)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-down-menu/4463 "2012-05-14T15:02:53Z")
I want to be able to jump to window 2 when I select window 2 here… window 3 for window 3… ect… I cannot figure out how to set this up… I looked through event handlers and custom properties. What am I missing here? [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1956) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1958)