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## [OPC Timestamp in Transation Groups vs. DB/Ignition Time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-timestamp-in-transation-groups-vs-db-ignition-time/4016)

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**Author:** [@RRNut](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RRNut)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-timestamp-in-transation-groups-vs-db-ignition-time/4016 "2012-03-21T01:53:39Z")

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How do you use the OPC Timestamp when logging data in a transaction group? We are observing db time not OPC Time? I see when using built in Ignition History the ability exists to choose between System and Value but th…

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## [Dataset lookup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-lookup/3471)

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**Author:** [@Jon.Trusik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jon.Trusik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-lookup/3471 "2012-03-20T23:58:22Z")

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I've got a dynamic property dataset. It has multiple columns and I need to query against this using the Lookup expression. Problem is, the criteria involves values from 2 of the columns, anyway to do this easily?

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## [Accessing Properties for Alert Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-properties-for-alert-tags/4179)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-properties-for-alert-tags/4179 "2012-03-20T21:41:52Z")

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I am creating a screen to configure generic alarms that are already in a DBprovider folder. I have been able to UPDATE and INSERT queries into sqlt\_core and sqlt\_as for the alert tags. What I cannot find is where the t…

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## [Opc-da com - trouble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-com-trouble/4176)

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**Author:** [@RODFLO2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RODFLO2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-com-trouble/4176 "2012-03-20T17:06:11Z")

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Hi, I have troubles connecting the OPC SERVER from Opto22 into Ignition. My OS: Windows 7 PRO. Java 6 Ignition : 7.3.4 OpcCom: 1.3.2 (b65) Ignition and OpcServer runs in the same PC The trouble: Ignition detects my O…

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## [Table , deleting multiple rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-deleting-multiple-rows/4174)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-deleting-multiple-rows/4174 "2012-03-20T15:38:58Z")

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Forgive me, I have blown out my Advance course gateway backup and am now trying to recall from memory several cool things we learned. One in particular I am looking for an example of is the delection of several selecte…

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## [Report editor: move backward/move forward missing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-editor-move-backward-move-forward-missing/4166)

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**Author:** [@cgz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cgz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-editor-move-backward-move-forward-missing/4166 "2012-03-19T23:52:41Z")

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For adjusting the z-order of components, there's no equivalents to Move backward / Move forward of the main designer. I could only find "Move to back" and "Bring to front" equivalents. Perhaps the report designer's m…

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## [Tablet Camera Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tablet-camera-integration/4164)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tablet-camera-integration/4164 "2012-03-19T23:43:12Z")

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Hi I have an ongoing project which we have bought nexcom tablet pc's for paperwork replacement on a site, the PC has a built in camera (webcam) is it possible I could capture and image from the camera in Ignition and s…

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## [Labels and styles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/labels-and-styles/4160)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/labels-and-styles/4160 "2012-03-19T23:09:58Z")

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On a map, labels are used to indicate certain districts. The user can click on the label to swap in a screen with details of the district. Also, when the user hovers over the label it switches color. The problem is t…

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## [Resize Objects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resize-objects/4170)

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**Author:** [@rdrazo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rdrazo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resize-objects/4170 "2012-03-19T20:01:37Z")

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Hi, I´m new in factory PMI, I want to resize a circle shape, we need to simulate the diameter of a roll to be consumed, I can´t find the size property for Jhyton or something like this, Thanks

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## [Your security cert on your downloads page has expired](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/your-security-cert-on-your-downloads-page-has-expired/4173)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/your-security-cert-on-your-downloads-page-has-expired/4173 "2012-03-19T19:31:43Z")

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In case you didn't know :slight\_smile:

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## [Transaction Group Querying SQLtags History](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-querying-sqltags-history/4169)

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**Author:** [@MCC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MCC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-querying-sqltags-history/4169 "2012-03-19T19:09:50Z")

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I'm looking for a little advice. I'm setting up a history transaction group in which I would like to include some averages (for the last 5 minutes from the time the transaction group is running) queried from SQLtags hi…

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## [Pass parameter into applet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-parameter-into-applet/4168)

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**Author:** [@Koot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Koot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-parameter-into-applet/4168 "2012-03-19T15:18:54Z")

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Hi I want to know if it is possible to pass a parameter into an embedded applet and then be able to access that parameter from within Ignition? The reason for this is because I have a tree structure inside an existing…

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## [Version control compatibility of the Project object](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-compatibility-of-the-project-object/4167)

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**Author:** [@cgz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cgz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-compatibility-of-the-project-object/4167 "2012-03-19T12:06:15Z")

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I'd like to use the standard version control tools (SVN, Git, Mercurial etc.) for tracking the changes in an Ignition Project. Is there anything regarding this on the drawing board? I could imagine it could be someth…

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## [Viewing dates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/viewing-dates/4161)

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**Author:** [@davisr19](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davisr19)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/viewing-dates/4161 "2012-03-17T02:35:38Z")

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In the SQL Tags browser, dates frequently overflow the width of the tag values column. To see the minutes or seconds for date/time values requires scrolling to the top of the screen, widening the column, and then scro…

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## [ControlLogix Driver Device Key equals 0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-driver-device-key-equals-0/4157)

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**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-driver-device-key-equals-0/4157 "2012-03-16T17:25:25Z")

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A connection to one of my ControlLogix PLCs keeps throwing an error "Key equals 0: length=\*\*\*" What settings should I adjust to correct this?

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## [Ack Alarms at the gatway level](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ack-alarms-at-the-gatway-level/4136)

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**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ack-alarms-at-the-gatway-level/4136 "2012-03-16T04:43:37Z")

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Hi, I currently using my plc to ack alarm. Most of my operator station do have a hardwire button for ack alarm. I would like to remove the ack logic in my plc and let ignition deal with this. I try this code in a gatew…

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## [sendEmail Timeout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sendemail-timeout/4153)

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**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sendemail-timeout/4153 "2012-03-15T21:03:15Z")

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I am able to create and send emails using these same settings configured on the gateway. Why am I timing out when using the sendEmail function in event handler script. SMSBody = event.source.parent.getComponent('Text…

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## [Make UDT from existing folder structure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-udt-from-existing-folder-structure/4151)

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**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-udt-from-existing-folder-structure/4151 "2012-03-15T15:17:30Z")

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Making UDTs by dragging from the OPC browser is awesome, but can we add the ability to create a UDT based on an existing folder structure?

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## [PrepUpdate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/prepupdate/3947)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/prepupdate/3947 "2012-03-15T14:59:46Z")

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I'm trying to delete all of the data in a table. How do you wild card the arg? system.db.runPrepUpdate("DELETE FROM history\_pens WHERE GROUP\_NAME = ?", \[\*\])

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## [Post your Ignition Modules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/post-your-ignition-modules/4152)

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**Author:** [@Travis.Cox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Travis.Cox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/post-your-ignition-modules/4152 "2012-03-14T23:06:44Z")

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This forum is for 3rd party developers who have created modules for Ignition. If you have developed a module for Ignition and would like to share it please feel free to post it here. In order to post, you'll need to be…

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## [Grouping in container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grouping-in-container/4071)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grouping-in-container/4071 "2012-03-14T21:30:22Z")

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causes components to move out of position. See post in Help "Select components in container"

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## [Expression not updating when dataset changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-not-updating-when-dataset-changes/4149)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-not-updating-when-dataset-changes/4149 "2012-03-14T17:49:30Z")

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I have this expression binding on a text box try(tostr(toint(lookup({Root Container.SalesData},{Root Container.Container\_1.SKU},0,"SKU","Outlet\_Previous"))),"") on the dataset {Root Container.SalesData} i have a dyna…

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## [Custom Alerting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alerting/4140)

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**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-alerting/4140 "2012-03-14T16:24:10Z")

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I am looking for a way to script the creation of an alert and Generate custom emails. Some items I would like to look into: Is there an ignition funtion availible to manually create an alert using a script? -system.…

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## [Unable to use Notes Function on Alert Summary Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-use-notes-function-on-alert-summary-table/4146)

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**Author:** [@aidamcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aidamcg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-use-notes-function-on-alert-summary-table/4146 "2012-03-14T15:44:18Z")

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Hi Trying to use the notes function on the alert summary table and unable to get it working. I added a notes column to the Alarms table but it is still not working. Is there any thing else that is required to get this …

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## [Sending Text Message Through Email](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-text-message-through-email/4143)

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**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-text-message-through-email/4143 "2012-03-14T14:07:48Z")

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I want to send a text message through a wireless carrier. Their form is: \[phone number\]@email.uscc.net However, if I start the address with a number I get the following error: java.lang.ClassCastException: Cannot …

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## [Version Names](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-names/4145)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-names/4145 "2012-03-14T12:48:00Z")

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how about dropping the version numbering scheme and adopt an Android like naming convention for versions? Right now I am using Ignition Bobby. I hear Version Travis has some outstanding features, but Version Vannessa w…

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## [Screenshot utility extension for Chrome](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/screenshot-utility-extension-for-chrome/4144)

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**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/screenshot-utility-extension-for-chrome/4144 "2012-03-13T21:22:53Z")

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This extension from Google lets you take a screenshot of the current page, or any region on your screen (even outside the browser), lets you mark it up and annotate it, and then lets you save it to disk or upload it to a…

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## [Table pagination](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-pagination/4141)

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**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-pagination/4141 "2012-03-13T21:18:46Z")

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I have a table with too many columns to fit on a single landscape page. How do I trigger table.print() to spread it over multiple pages?

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## [Converting from an HMI system to Ignition HMI system](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-from-an-hmi-system-to-ignition-hmi-system/1704)

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**Author:** [@Jim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jim)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-from-an-hmi-system-to-ignition-hmi-system/1704 "2012-03-13T16:49:21Z")

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Greetings, I'm astonished of what Ignition is offering and it is a highly tempting option when establishing a new SCADA system. So, wondering if there is a possibility to integrate a tool that can convert from a diff…

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## [Slow Factory SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-factory-sql/4102)

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**Author:** [@talhajee1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/talhajee1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-factory-sql/4102 "2012-03-13T15:28:43Z")

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Hi, I am facing lot of issues with factory SQL .I am using SQL server 2000 SP 4 for Database , RS OPC gateway for OPC server. Yesterday my factory SQL crash i have configured redundant system but still it didn't work.…

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