Client Retargeting

Client Retargeting is the method by which Clients running a particular project switch to a different project on the fly, even if the other project is hosted on a different Ignition Gateway.

Retargeting is a key feature used to build distributed systems. It allows you switch between projects and servers as easily as switching between windows. Using Retargeting, even geographically dispersed projects can be presented as a single cohesive unit.

Using Retargeting

Retargeting is accomplished through scripting, usually as a response to a button press or other component event. The system.util.retarget function allows you to specify a Gateway and project to retarget to. Authentication will be transferred with the request, and the switch will only occur if the current user also has rights to the target project.