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**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/try-logic-doesnt-work-for-invalid-tags-in-expressions/3424 "2011-10-12T22:30:00Z")
It looks like invalid tags don't resort to the failover case when using the try statement. --- ## [Vision Module Version 5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-module-version-5/3417)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-module-version-5/3417 "2011-10-12T14:46:11Z")
Hey guys, I just watched the webinar for 7.3 and it looks very exciting. I'm curious though, will the new vision module still run on Java 5 and Java 6 or will it only work on Java 5? --- ## [Renaming tag folders in 7.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/renaming-tag-folders-in-7-3/3418)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/renaming-tag-folders-in-7-3/3418 "2011-10-12T14:44:08Z")
There is a bug with renaming tag folders in 7.3 where the Rename option is disabled in the menu. You can work around this by using the keyboard shortcut F2. --- ## [Install 7.3 with Vision Module 4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/install-7-3-with-vision-module-4/3408)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/install-7-3-with-vision-module-4/3408 "2011-10-10T22:41:27Z")
Is this possible? I just tried upgrading my development machine by unchecking the vision module. After the installation completed my vision module version 4 was missing. Will I not be able to get the Vision gateway upd… --- ## [Tag Database Folder Text Useability](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-database-folder-text-useability/3405)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-database-folder-text-useability/3405 "2011-10-10T13:56:52Z")
Don't know if anyone has mentioned this before... I was evaluating, ok, playing with, the 7.3 demo. I pulled the whole Dairy Simulation, myDairy on my system, into the Tag Database. Some of the stuff is already in … --- ## [Gateway master db\_tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-master-db-tag/3398)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-master-db-tag/3398 "2011-10-07T22:18:47Z")
Is it possible to create a database tag that can be logged and tells me which gateway system is acting as the master? --- ## [Importing OPC Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-opc-tags/3402)
**Author:** [@Jcam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jcam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-opc-tags/3402 "2011-10-07T21:20:56Z")
I am currently using a 3rd party OPC server for FPMI. (Top Server) Is there a way to import the tags I am using from Top Server to the internal OPC-UA server in Ignition? --- ## [Using openURL in gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-openurl-in-gateway-script/3400)
**Author:** [@alex.ferrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.ferrell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-openurl-in-gateway-script/3400 "2011-10-07T20:41:29Z")
I have the following code in a gateway tag change script: if event.newValue ==0: system.net.openURL("file://D:\\ISD files\\Normal mode.bat") else: system.net.openURL("file://D:\\ISD files\\Backup mode.bat") When the sc… --- ## [Transaction groups optimization?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-optimization/3401)
**Author:** [@mgrabowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mgrabowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-optimization/3401 "2011-10-07T20:04:35Z")
Not familiar enough with Ignition yet to see if or how something like this can be done. Example: I have two Expression Tags tagA, tagB that are not based on machines. Currently we have a transaction group monitoring the … --- ## [Uncaught null pointer exception displaying trend data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uncaught-null-pointer-exception-displaying-trend-data/3382)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uncaught-null-pointer-exception-displaying-trend-data/3382 "2011-10-07T19:05:52Z")
7.3 Beta 4 I have forwarded the error already. Just thought I would add a post here as well in case anybody else has the same problem. --- ## [Resending Text Message Alerts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resending-text-message-alerts/3353)
**Author:** [@rooks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rooks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resending-text-message-alerts/3353 "2011-10-07T16:47:45Z")
Is there a way to resend alert text messages after five minutes or so of an alarm going unacknowledged? --- ## [GateWay Won't Launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-wont-launch/3391)
**Author:** [@11thchair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/11thchair)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-wont-launch/3391 "2011-10-07T15:08:10Z")
I am finding that if I have Hamachi2 powered on that launching the gateway opens the DOS window for a few seconds then closes it again. The gateway never comes up. I power Hamachi2 down and everything is fine. A compl… --- ## [Problem loading 7.3 .run file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-loading-7-3-run-file/3388)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-loading-7-3-run-file/3388 "2011-10-06T22:20:38Z")
Tried to load the latest 7.3 dev .run file but came across this error on Linux Ubuntu Problem running post-install step. Installation may not complete correctly Error running /usr/bin/java -classpath "lib/core/comm… --- ## [Configuration Page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configuration-page/3397)
**Author:** [@Greg.Buehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg.Buehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configuration-page/3397 "2011-10-06T21:47:43Z")
It seems like the formatting is cutting off text on the right side of the configuration content. For example, on the projects page the "view", "edit", "delete", etc links get pushed out of the div and are hidden from the… --- ## [Barcode Scanner for use with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-for-use-with-ignition/3380)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-for-use-with-ignition/3380 "2011-10-06T20:41:34Z")
We are thinking of using some barcode scanning to input data in ignition. Having never even held a bardode scanner before I have a couple questions... 1) Is there an example (Video or Document) somewhere on interfacing… --- ## [Tab Strip Formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-formatting/3390)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-formatting/3390 "2011-10-06T19:28:12Z")
At the bottom of a north mounted module using a bottom positioned tab strip the line doesn't extent the entire width of the window. I am sure this is a quick fix, but I can't find this in the manual or forum. It is no… --- ## [In-built Timezone management for Calender controls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-built-timezone-management-for-calender-controls/3396)
**Author:** [@todd.be](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/todd.be)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-built-timezone-management-for-calender-controls/3396 "2011-10-06T16:51:11Z")
Controls like the Date Range have some in-built knowledge of the current time. (It shows an small arrow at current time) It would be nice to have all controls that use time to have an option to convert from Gateway Ti… --- ## [Concat python expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/concat-python-expression/3394)
**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/concat-python-expression/3394 "2011-10-06T15:54:02Z")
Hi, How can I replace the 'w\_06\_l' by a local variable or a tag ? I would like to calculate the value "6" based upon the name of the component and then use it as a parameter in order to have the code to be generic ? … --- ## [7.3 Simulation Drivers?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-simulation-drivers/3393)
**Author:** [@DennisWomack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DennisWomack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-simulation-drivers/3393 "2011-10-06T15:53:47Z")
Did 7.3 drop the simulation drivers? They didn't install and I don't see them on your download page. They were useful. Thanks, Dennis --- ## [Ignition wins 2011 Duke's Choice Award!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-wins-2011-dukes-choice-award/3389)
**Author:** [@Colby.Clegg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Colby.Clegg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-wins-2011-dukes-choice-award/3389 "2011-10-05T23:23:11Z")
Ignition by Inductive Automation was selected as a Duke’s Choice Award (also known as the Oracle Java Innovation award) winner this year! Check out the press release and Duke’s Choice page on Oracle’s site for more info… --- ## [Clear on exit or Enter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-on-exit-or-enter/3197)
**Author:** [@jim\_lapratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jim_lapratt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-on-exit-or-enter/3197 "2011-10-05T11:45:22Z")
I have a tab strip I use to switch between screens. Some of the screens have drop down selection boxes on them. I like that the selection stays while user is using the screen. If they select a tab and come back it is sti… --- ## [What happens if i lose the connection to the Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-happens-if-i-lose-the-connection-to-the-server/3387)
**Author:** [@jlr573](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlr573)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-happens-if-i-lose-the-connection-to-the-server/3387 "2011-10-05T03:25:50Z")
What happens to the clients if they lose the connection to the server? Will the client still be able to control the PLC? The system design we have is 12 stand alone machines each with their own PLC and touch screen they … --- ## [Cached trends](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cached-trends/2811)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cached-trends/2811 "2011-10-04T21:28:41Z")
Hi, I am using RSView32 on site here and had a question about how a similar effect to the cached trends of RSView32 could be implemented. i.e. if I had a tag I was logging on a 5 minute basis for historical use, but … --- ## [Reporting module grouping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-grouping/3301)
**Author:** [@scott\_stc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_stc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-grouping/3301 "2011-10-04T20:14:06Z")
We are trying to set a report that has grouping based not on a particluar category (mach 1, mach2, clipper, etc..), but by date. I.e. - have the report show a new group for each day, so that the end user can see how muc… --- ## [Insert dateValue into MSSQL field with Data Type of "date"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-datevalue-into-mssql-field-with-data-type-of-date/3351)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-datevalue-into-mssql-field-with-data-type-of-date/3351 "2011-10-04T17:15:21Z")
Traceback (innermost last): File "", line 8, in ? NameError: Ticket\_Date at org.python.core.Py.NameError(Py.java) at org.python.core.PyFrame.getglobal(PyFrame.java) at org.python.core.PyFrame.getname(PyFrame.java) at… --- ## [Insert Window name in the script editor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-window-name-in-the-script-editor/3364)
**Author:** [@danielsoar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielsoar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-window-name-in-the-script-editor/3364 "2011-10-04T01:04:19Z")
I have been desiging a few applications as a starting point for our site and find myself at least initially wrangling with alot of complex page navigation. This is made worse by the fast that almost half of my troublesh… --- ## [How to open a popup windows in a modal-style?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-a-popup-windows-in-a-modal-style/3373)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-a-popup-windows-in-a-modal-style/3373 "2011-10-03T20:46:51Z")
how to open a popup windows in a modal-style ? --- ## [7.3 Beta 4 - History problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-beta-4-history-problem/3381)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-3-beta-4-history-problem/3381 "2011-10-03T19:49:00Z")
After racking my brains and smashing my head against the wall (and leaving it for the weekend) I can in the morning to find that it still wasn't storing history data. Finally I remembered to look at the console log and f… --- ## [Trouble Charting New Pens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-charting-new-pens/2980)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-charting-new-pens/2980 "2011-10-03T19:46:25Z")
Unable to add new pens using the easy chart on a linux system using Postgres DB. Added new DB but still the same issue. Pens that were trending still trends ok. New pens does show up in the Easy Chart Customizer but n… --- ## [Event handlers option for windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-handlers-option-for-windows/3379)
**Author:** [@danielsoar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielsoar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-handlers-option-for-windows/3379 "2011-10-03T16:38:46Z")
I recently got told that you can access window event handlers with the shortcut Ctrl+J Any chance we can add the event handlers to the right click drop down menu for windows in the project browser? I looked everywhe… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1988) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1990)