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RE: Change the timestamp every time you restart Optix.

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 14, 2026 12:51:34 PM
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Yes, I agree with that. The alarms won't persist through a restart, but if the alarm input variable is high at the start of execution then it will show up as a fresh instance of the alarm with a new timestamp. -------------------------------------------

RE: Active Directory Authentication Works but unable to Retrieve AD Groups (Optix 1.6.5.1 / 1.7)

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 12, 2026 09:00:21 AM
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If you add the groups manually into Optix and name them exactly as they are in the AD, when a user of that group logs in the mapping will be done automatically. Just double check that everything is set up correctly according to the Help files. If everything appears OK but it still isn't working, ...

RE: FT Optix Pareto Chart

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 12, 2026 08:47:58 AM
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The warning is showing the network drive where your project is stored, because that's where the code containing the error is stored. The errors and warnings always show a full trace to help you pinpoint the problem. Here it shows the problem is in the method GenerateJavaScriptFile, which is part of the ...

RE: FTOptix 1.7 Failed to Optimize project

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 12, 2026 08:38:27 AM
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Hi @Morley. I'm not sure why you are commenting here, because it isn't related to this conversation. We're happy to help you, but in a dedicated conversation thread. You do already have one, here, which I assume is the problem you are referring to with aliases. We can continue to diagnose the problem ...

RE: FT Optix, Cand find error source.

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 08:20:20 PM
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No. That is a boilerplate warning that there are some libraries used in NetLogic code in the project which aren't the standard libraries shipped with Optix. It's just to make you aware in case you happened to install a third-party package when writing a script and didn't realize it brought in a certain ...

RE: Displaying panel numeric values not showing.

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 12:24:54 PM
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Try going to the array tag and changing the setting Array update mode from the default of Element to Array. If that doesn't change anything, in the array tag properties click the + and add a Changed event. Then see if the values display. -------------------------------------------

RE: FT Optix, Cand find error source.

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 12:22:00 PM
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The tag optimization is a brand new feature and at least one other person here has already encountered this issue - here. Best to submit a ticket to RA Tech Support and let them dig into it. -------------------------------------------

RE: FT Optix 1.6.5.1 - Event to Focus Text Boxes at Runtime

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 12:18:18 PM
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Have you tried it with the built-in virtual keyboard first? If you can get it working with that, then you can introduce the custom keyboard. On the text box, what is the setting of Value change behavior? The default is that it won't update until you hit Enter. The pre-edit controls on the keyboard ...

RE: FTOptix - Refresh instance from type

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 10:09:48 AM
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That is strange, because I don't think that is supposed to work. Yes, once you have the dynamic link made in the type you cannot modify it in the instances. It is propagated through. Unfortunately, you may need to spend some time reworking things in the project. I know there were some planned improvements ...

RE: FTOptix - Refresh instance from type

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 09:36:43 AM
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I see. Notice how the format is in italics and gray? It appears that it is view-only. Can you actually edit it? I believe it is just an inconsistency in how it is displayed. Which version of Optix, by the way? To apply a formatter to each instance, you do it the same as you did to the base type. To ...

RE: FTOptix 1.7.0.804 How to get an an array read?

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 09:02:51 AM
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It is explained here: PLC Tags Again, a resource which has been shared with you multiple times. -------------------------------------------

RE: FTOptix - Refresh instance from type

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 08:53:00 AM
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Hi Braun. When I add a new instance on a screen I can see it in the dynamic link and can set the format Are you sure of that? That doesn't align with how it is supposed to function and I cannot replicate it. Unless I misunderstood something, here is your situation: You have a custom type ...

RE: Displaying panel numeric values not showing.

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 08:00:58 AM
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Ok, good. That appears to be on a blank screen. Can you copy this and temporarily put it on the other screen with all the other data? If the value then shows up in both places it will tell us it is just an issue of tag being put on scan. Otherwise, it will tell us there is something wrong with the alias. ...

RE: Active Directory Authentication Works but unable to Retrieve AD Groups (Optix 1.6.5.1 / 1.7)

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 11, 2026 07:39:51 AM
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This sounds like it could be related to or the same issue in v1.7 that has been reported here. Have a look and let us know if it's different. You do need to export a certificate to bring into Optix. Please see the Help files: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/docs/factorytalk-optix/curre ...

RE: Studio 5000 Version 36 PID Instruction

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 10, 2026 07:18:36 AM
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You would still be going up two controller families. L55 to L6x was a significant jump alone from 20 MHz to 80 MHz. Not sure on the L71 speed but it's surely about 100 MHz and likely north of 1 GHz, so I expect going from L55 to L71 wouldn't be a whole lot less severe than straight to L81. In any case, ...

RE: Conveyor Product tracking

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 10, 2026 06:08:28 AM
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Appreciate the clarifications. Now we're getting somewhere. Also, good thinking to start planning so far ahead. I don't have experience with BLE triangulation products, so I'm curious what @Xavier Florensa has in mind. As for the data logging in Optix, you've got plenty of flexibility. For starters, ...

RE: Optix: Dropdown Button with Number Input and Numeric Keyboard

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 10, 2026 05:04:06 AM
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I just found that in v1.7 there is a new method which makes this possible. This method will launch the keyboard and allow editing of the spin box without clicking on it first. It can only be invoked once the spin box is materialized though, so the key is invoking after the dialog appears. I have ...

RE: FT Optix 1.6.5.1 - Event to Focus Text Boxes at Runtime

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 10, 2026 04:50:25 AM
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I just found that in Optix v1.7 there is a command which could be used to accomplish what you want. Using that command on a button press, I was able to launch the keyboard and enter text into a box without ever clicking on it. In theory, this should work for your scanner as well. As for your original ...

RE: Studio 5000 Version 36 PID Instruction

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 10, 2026 03:46:35 AM
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This is cross-posted from Automation Control, where it belongs and where it is already being addressed. @fuzzy logic -------------------------------------------

RE: FT Optix Questions - Connected Web Sessions and Pulling PC Name via a Web Session

Posted By AutomateSHANE Feb 09, 2026 03:06:29 PM
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Yeah, it's probably the session name prefix match that is failing. In line 35 you can change from wpe.Sessions.Where(s => s.BrowseName.StartsWith("Session-")); to wpe.Sessions.ToList();-------------------------------------------