# IEC 61850 can not create tag in OPC Quick Client before connection

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** ignition81, perspective\
**Created:** [July 17, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332 "2024-07-17T13:00:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Pofer\_Wang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Pofer\_Wang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pofer_Wang)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332/1 "2024-07-17T13:00:23Z")

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The tags in OPC Quick Client will only be generated after establishing a connection with the device. This is the case even if an SCD file is added.

Is there any way to improve this?

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**Author:** ![Kevin.Herron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/kevin.herron/32/7259_2.png) [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332/2 "2024-07-17T13:04:34Z")

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No, this isn't configurable, and appears to have been intentional.

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**Author:** ![Pofer\_Wang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Pofer\_Wang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pofer_Wang)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332/3 "2024-07-17T13:21:13Z")

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I can't understand this design. After all, in most development scenarios, it's impossible to have the actual equipment.

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**Author:** ![Kevin.Herron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/kevin.herron/32/7259_2.png) [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332/4 "2024-07-17T13:25:12Z")

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Sorry, feel free to open a feature request.

Offline / simulation mode is something we're missing, either at the platform/tag level or at the OPC server level. It seems to be more of an impediment for some industries than others, which I suppose is part of the reason why we've managed to go this long without a solution.

I don't have any kind of timeline or roadmap I can offer but if it's any solace it's at least something we're _aware_ of and thinking about for the future.

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**Author:** ![Pofer\_Wang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Pofer\_Wang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pofer_Wang)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec-61850-can-not-create-tag-in-opc-quick-client-before-connection/93332/5 "2024-07-18T00:53:15Z")

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This issue has further implications, which I have already encountered.  
For example, when the 61850 SERVER changes its IP, the generated REPORT will automatically update.  
This has caused problems in my completed projects. Upon inspection, I found that the originally configured IP is no longer associated with the original IED device.