# Latest **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1962 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1963 --- ## [Create new database connection via script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-new-database-connection-via-script/4352)
**Author:** [@techerdone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/techerdone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-new-database-connection-via-script/4352 "2012-04-25T23:42:49Z")
Is it possible to add a new database to the Ignition Database connections via a script? --- ## [Binding UDT parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-udt-parameters/4341)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-udt-parameters/4341 "2012-04-25T20:30:53Z")
Hello, Is it possible to bind an UDT parameter to a tag? What I want to do is something like this: ( I am writing the UDTs in a c-like syntax) ///// UDTs: Type Pump (int pumpId) { float temp; //Imagine an … --- ## [Unable to verify Production Item Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-verify-production-item-error/4342)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-verify-production-item-error/4342 "2012-04-25T16:07:25Z")
Good morning! I installed the SPC module and the demo project today, I modified the enterprise information and added some lines to do some testing but when I save the project to start the production model I get the foll… --- ## [Ignition python scripting help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-python-scripting-help/4348)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-python-scripting-help/4348 "2012-04-25T16:01:44Z")
I am attempting to test this system in order to determine if I am able to log information to a log file which I'd like to be a txt file. I am eventually going to be using this as an event handler for scan information and… --- ## [Anybody test the mobile module on BlackBerry?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anybody-test-the-mobile-module-on-blackberry/4345)
**Author:** [@idelamer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/idelamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anybody-test-the-mobile-module-on-blackberry/4345 "2012-04-24T20:54:28Z")
The Mobile module requirements state "Canvas-capable browser", and BlackBerry OS 6.0+ supports canvas, however BlackBerry is not listed in the supported devices list. Has anybody tested the mobile module using BlackBer… --- ## [Logix arrays get offset one word](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-arrays-get-offset-one-word/4266)
**Author:** [@Jmoller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jmoller)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-arrays-get-offset-one-word/4266 "2012-04-24T16:20:01Z")
I thought this was an issue with the UDT i made in my logix program, But even if I create a DINT\[20\] the data is displayed in my ignition tag folder as offset by one. When I change the data in ignition it changes the rig… --- ## [SimpleTagProvider source code?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simpletagprovider-source-code/4336)
**Author:** [@idelamer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/idelamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simpletagprovider-source-code/4336 "2012-04-24T16:03:44Z")
I was wondering if it would be possible to open-source the SimpleTagProvider code, or the com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.sqltags.simple package. The reason is, that this is a very useful class but for more ad… --- ## [Bar Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart/4318)
**Author:** [@quper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart/4318 "2012-04-24T11:51:20Z")
Hello, How is it possible to change Bar Chart time axis format? I fill dataset with Postgres query. And I would like to change Bar Chart time axis format. For example if I view Day values, I would like time axis displa… --- ## [Docking Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docking-problem/4338)
**Author:** [@apimente](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apimente)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docking-problem/4338 "2012-04-23T23:57:32Z")
Hello, Anybody knows how to dock the north part before the west part. Thanks in advance. --- ## [How to save Tags with SimpleTagProvider?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-save-tags-with-simpletagprovider/4322)
**Author:** [@idelamer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/idelamer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-save-tags-with-simpletagprovider/4322 "2012-04-23T19:42:01Z")
Hi, I'm developing a module using SimpleTagProvider. I'm adding tags using SimpleTagProvider.configureTag(). I was just wondering if there is a straightforward way to: - Save these tags to the internal database, so t… --- ## [Can't connect to the Lookout OPC Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-connect-to-the-lookout-opc-server/2041)
**Author:** [@robinbilliards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robinbilliards)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-connect-to-the-lookout-opc-server/2041 "2012-04-23T19:17:01Z")
In server explorer, see the "properties" of LookoutOPCServer. Under registry tab, is the CatIDs set or not? If it's not registered, run these two commands in "Run", 1. regsvr32 "c:\\program files\\national instruments\\shar… --- ## [How to reset ignition to inital setup settings?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-reset-ignition-to-inital-setup-settings/4337)
**Author:** [@miketob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miketob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-reset-ignition-to-inital-setup-settings/4337 "2012-04-23T18:55:45Z")
Hello, I have a Server that I use to develop projects, but every time I want to start a new project from scratch, I have to delete old projects, DB connections, Devices, SQLTags etc,etc. and sometimes I fear I could mi… --- ## [Dynamic OPC item path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-opc-item-path/4329)
**Author:** [@fadihindi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fadihindi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-opc-item-path/4329 "2012-04-23T18:12:31Z")
I would like to create a SQLTag that allows for a dynamic run-time modification of the OPC item path. For example, the item path references the OPC server and contains all of the information to access a PLC memory regist… --- ## [Storing datetime using transaction groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-datetime-using-transaction-groups/4334)
**Author:** [@dfenter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfenter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-datetime-using-transaction-groups/4334 "2012-04-23T15:55:08Z")
I have a set of tags that perform a calculation that return a datetime. I would like to use a transaction group to store these datetimes to a table, then use the data from the table as a binding property to display the … --- ## [Convert 4 digit number to 5 digit number beginning with 0?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-4-digit-number-to-5-digit-number-beginning-with-0/4330)
**Author:** [@cswett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cswett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-4-digit-number-to-5-digit-number-beginning-with-0/4330 "2012-04-23T15:35:50Z")
Trying to figure out an expression to convert numbers that are 4 digits to 5 digits beginning with 0. Such as 1605 to 01605 While at the same time leaving 5 digit numbers alone such as 16058 as 16058 Not ce… --- ## [Error setting property 'null' for binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-setting-property-null-for-binding/4333)
**Author:** [@texaspty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/texaspty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-setting-property-null-for-binding/4333 "2012-04-23T15:22:14Z")
I am getting this error: "error setting property 'null' for bonding on ..... caused by NullPointer Exception. Can somebody how to deal with this error? Thank you --- ## [Reload resources for updated modules during development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reload-resources-for-updated-modules-during-development/4163)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reload-resources-for-updated-modules-during-development/4163 "2012-04-21T17:48:15Z")
Is there any other way to reload a module's resources (like property files or html pages) than restarting the gateway service? I am playing with the SDK, trying to create a new driver. It actually took me some hours to… --- ## [Ignition Server Appliance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-server-appliance/4317)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Chase](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Chase)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-server-appliance/4317 "2012-04-21T05:57:00Z")
We are also creating an x86 based server appliance, to be used as a central node for larger Ignition systems. Enclosure - 1U rack mount server, 2 socket motherboard Memory - 64 GB Storage - 3 TB usable storage space Re… --- ## [SPC Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spc-module/4320)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spc-module/4320 "2012-04-20T20:15:10Z")
Where can I download the SPC module? I would like to test it out. Thank you, --- ## [Option to Inhibit Polling in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/option-to-inhibit-polling-in-designer/4327)
**Author:** [@jamess](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/option-to-inhibit-polling-in-designer/4327 "2012-04-20T15:42:55Z")
As a screen build gets more complex, designer response time gets slower and slower. We've seen this a lot when working with an EasyChart that has a lot of db-based pens. An option to (temporarily) turn off data updates… --- ## [Drop-Down keystroke-search](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-down-keystroke-search/4328)
**Author:** [@jamess](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamess)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-down-keystroke-search/4328 "2012-04-20T14:26:40Z")
If the Dynamic Properties "Type" dropdown would search based on keystroke, rather than having to scroll with the arrow buttons or mouse, it would greatly speed up entry of a large number of variables. --- ## [Indirect Tag Binding Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-binding-issue/4324)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-binding-issue/4324 "2012-04-20T00:47:59Z")
Modified and imported a modified .csv file with added tags. The new tags are visible from the sql tag browser but not visible when trying to bind indirectly. ver 7.4.1.906. Also noticed that even without entry to the i… --- ## [No UUID/GUID in DataType Enum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-uuid-guid-in-datatype-enum/4300)
**Author:** [@bryan\_cook](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bryan_cook)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-uuid-guid-in-datatype-enum/4300 "2012-04-19T15:53:07Z")
We're creating tables programatically and I found a need to have a GUID. I noticed that the DataType enumeration doesn't have an entry for GUID, the closest thing seems to be String. Is there a reason for leaving it ou… --- ## [Clustered Indexes on all tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clustered-indexes-on-all-tables/4314)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clustered-indexes-on-all-tables/4314 "2012-04-19T15:30:42Z")
Can we get clustered indexes put on all the tables used by Ignition (at least for the MSSQL drivers)? Looks like they're missing from sqlt\_sci, sqlt\_perm, sqlt\_meta, and sqlt\_err. Seems to be a driving issue if you wan… --- ## [Referencing current container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-current-container/4297)
**Author:** [@techerdone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/techerdone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-current-container/4297 "2012-04-19T05:22:16Z")
I am looking for a way to reference the current container so I can dynamically get some datasets from the current containers chart. I have looked at getSibling which does exactly what I want but I am working in the scr… --- ## [Driver classes still not unloading in dev mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/driver-classes-still-not-unloading-in-dev-mode/4296)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/driver-classes-still-not-unloading-in-dev-mode/4296 "2012-04-18T21:04:45Z")
Hi, i still struggle with my opc-ua driver using the ignition api. Even after changing the ResourceBundle unloading as described in an erlier post, it is not possible to change property files without restarting the comp… --- ## [Average value of a pen on an easy chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/average-value-of-a-pen-on-an-easy-chart/4302)
**Author:** [@danielsoar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielsoar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/average-value-of-a-pen-on-an-easy-chart/4302 "2012-04-18T19:00:42Z")
I know there has to be an easy way to do this, All I want to do is bind the average value of a specific pen in my easy chart to a label or numeric label. I know I can use a calculated pen and mouse over it but I wan… --- ## [Event on base of a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-on-base-of-a-template/4305)
**Author:** [@hensoa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hensoa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-on-base-of-a-template/4305 "2012-04-18T15:23:23Z")
I have found that if one sets up an event eg on mouse clicked on the base of a template and then exits the designer if you then re-enter the designer and look at the event then this event has not been saved - although it… --- ## [Best design strategy for this type of navigation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-design-strategy-for-this-type-of-navigation/4311)
**Author:** [@cire3621](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cire3621)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-design-strategy-for-this-type-of-navigation/4311 "2012-04-18T15:10:38Z")
I am trying to separate many different leases in the Oil & Gas Industry in one project...but some will have too many to use a tab strip to show them all. I will only need 3 tabs per lease "AKA" location...my idea was to… --- ## [Small bug fixes and improvements (V7.3.4)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/small-bug-fixes-and-improvements-v7-3-4/4308)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/small-bug-fixes-and-improvements-v7-3-4/4308 "2012-04-17T23:59:55Z")
I'm using 7.3.4 and have noticed a few things that could be fixed and improved -Table columns don't keep widths. This is something that appears to be patchy. On some screens they do, on others they don't. Sometimes one… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1961) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1963)