# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=2 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Style/classes help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/style-classes-help/115970)
**Author:** [@casian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/casian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/style-classes-help/115970 "2026-06-15T17:54:12Z")
can anybody please help with what I'm doing wrong? the styles exist and are valid but they don't get applied --- ## [Perspective blower/fan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-blower-fan/115965)
**Author:** [@casian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/casian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-blower-fan/115965 "2026-06-12T18:46:33Z")
Hi, Anybody has an animated blower/fan with udt, willing to share? Or point me to one in Exchange? Thanks --- ## [How to show multiple machine status tags (1 = Running, 0 = Off) over time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-multiple-machine-status-tags-1-running-0-off-over-time/115926)
**Author:** [@patricia.danganan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patricia.danganan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-multiple-machine-status-tags-1-running-0-off-over-time/115926 "2026-06-10T15:58:00Z")
I've been trying to figure out how to create a chart in Ignition that shows whether multiple machines are running or not over time. Right now I'm using a Power Chart with 0/1 status tags, but it gets pretty cluttered and… --- ## [Issue while opening project (restored gateway backup from another server)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-while-opening-project-restored-gateway-backup-from-another-server/110034)
**Author:** [@garote](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/garote)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-while-opening-project-restored-gateway-backup-from-another-server/110034 "2026-06-10T00:50:35Z")
we have restored gateway backup from another server, and it gateway open properly, but whe we open project in designer then bellow error is showing. I am attaching wrapper logs: ignition.txt (8.5 KB) wrapper - Copy… --- ## [VM Ignition Set Up](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vm-ignition-set-up/115890)
**Author:** [@joshua.showalter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joshua.showalter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vm-ignition-set-up/115890 "2026-06-09T13:06:00Z")
Are there any existing guides or resources for setting up Ignition on a VM that can be shared? --- ## [Need suggestions about Ignition scada](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-suggestions-about-ignition-scada/115873)
**Author:** [@raton2599](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/raton2599)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-suggestions-about-ignition-scada/115873 "2026-06-06T07:31:59Z")
Hi, I am new in Ignition scada world. Also I am learner in automation field. Could you give me suggestions what should I learn from ignition scada for my professional carrier. Thank you. --- ## [V8.3.6 - acknowledge the most recent 3 alarms script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-3-6-acknowledge-the-most-recent-3-alarms-script/115853)
**Author:** [@casian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/casian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-3-6-acknowledge-the-most-recent-3-alarms-script/115853 "2026-06-05T18:01:45Z")
I'm using this script in a button to acknowledge all alarms. What do I need to add to it so it will acknowledge only the most recent 3 alarms? ids = \[str(event.id) for event in system.alarm.queryStatus(state=\["Activ… --- ## [BacBus BACnet/IP and Modbus/TCP IOS utility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacbus-bacnet-ip-and-modbus-tcp-ios-utility/115859)
**Author:** [@nathan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacbus-bacnet-ip-and-modbus-tcp-ios-utility/115859 "2026-06-05T03:21:51Z")
A bit of self promotion here but with the hope that it is genuinely useful. I couldn't find a good mobile app for BACnet and Modbus so we had our team write one. ‎bacbus App - App Store Android version coming soon. Send… --- ## [Column of table do not use locale when displaying date](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-of-table-do-not-use-locale-when-displaying-date/115749)
**Author:** [@alain.lavoie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alain.lavoie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/column-of-table-do-not-use-locale-when-displaying-date/115749 "2026-05-28T12:55:59Z")
I am testing ignition 8.3.3 The date in table cell do not work with the french locale I get 18 may 2026 instead of 18 mai 2026. I change all locale i could find In project and session. I tried fr-CA, FR-ca, FR The co… --- ## [Yaskawa 2200 conection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/yaskawa-2200-conection/115735)
**Author:** [@diego.castillo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diego.castillo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/yaskawa-2200-conection/115735 "2026-05-27T17:47:01Z")
Hello everyone, i have a question for you, I´m working on an integration of a system with a machine that has a plc Yaskawa 2200, I just want to know if someone has ever worked before with these PLCs and ignition edge, be… --- ## [Emergency Support Number](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/emergency-support-number/115691)
**Author:** [@william.hull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/william.hull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/emergency-support-number/115691 "2026-05-25T18:31:57Z")
We had a major power failure last night and our ignition servers have been going off the wall since. I have contacted inductive automation via 1(800)266-7798, 1(888)730-9655, and 1(877)730-9655. We have the correct tier … --- ## [Ignition Pricing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-pricing/115660)
**Author:** [@geoffreydeschl35](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/geoffreydeschl35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-pricing/115660 "2026-05-23T03:52:42Z")
Hello Folks, I am a student from a University in Denmark and I'm currently working together with a production company. They want to improve their On-Time-Delivery performance and they had a digitalization plan in mind. … --- ## [Perspective Workstation On-screen Keyboard/Keypad (OSK)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-on-screen-keyboard-keypad-osk/70702)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-on-screen-keyboard-keypad-osk/70702 "2026-05-22T17:05:21Z")
v8.1.25 OS: Windows 10 Touch panel: Advantech TPC1551WP-E3AE (note: I wouldn't recommend this HMI for anything other than to someone who likes to drink a lot of coffee, as an HMI with an Atom processor with ~400 CPU p… --- ## [Transitioning from Java Development to SCADA Engineering – Seeking Real-Time Industrial Experience](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transitioning-from-java-development-to-scada-engineering-seeking-real-time-industrial-experience/115666)
**Author:** [@saikirannani91534](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/saikirannani91534)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transitioning-from-java-development-to-scada-engineering-seeking-real-time-industrial-experience/115666 "2026-05-22T17:00:50Z")
Hello Everyone, I come from an Electrical & Electronics Engineering background with a Master’s degree in Data Analytics. I am currently learning Ignition SCADA 8.1 through Inductive University, and I have completed arou… --- ## [Perspective Session or Module ISSUE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-session-or-module-issue/115668)
**Author:** [@Jesus\_Paz\_Gonzalez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jesus_Paz_Gonzalez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-session-or-module-issue/115668 "2026-05-22T15:04:55Z")
Greetings to everyone. I have a problem with the Perspective Module within the Designer. I have tried practically everything recommended on this forum and really everything has been useless (the Perspective icon I need t… --- ## [Camera in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-in-ignition/115659)
**Author:** [@jverbruggen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jverbruggen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-in-ignition/115659 "2026-05-22T13:04:31Z")
Hi, I'm working for Sabert in EU and we are planning to install Ignition also in our EU plants. For the moment only our US colleagues are working with ignition. So I am trying to have a camera on the plant in Ignition … --- ## [IFM Proof-Of-Concept project, need help on connecting to a DIO hub to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ifm-proof-of-concept-project-need-help-on-connecting-to-a-dio-hub-to-ignition/98870)
**Author:** [@jkelleyus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkelleyus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ifm-proof-of-concept-project-need-help-on-connecting-to-a-dio-hub-to-ignition/98870 "2026-05-19T15:10:00Z")
Morning. I am new to using IFM I/O link products and currently working on a proof-of-concept project. The project has an Ethernet/IP master (AL1326) with several IFM 'smart' sensors. Using IFM's supplied UDT's I have al… --- ## [Xy chart value size increase](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-value-size-increase/115542)
**Author:** [@lognewyear11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lognewyear11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-value-size-increase/115542 "2026-05-15T05:14:06Z")
how to increase the size and weight on xy chart top of the bar value --- ## [Getting a Save button to commit changes to the tag value of instances and have the changes be directed and update an SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-a-save-button-to-commit-changes-to-the-tag-value-of-instances-and-have-the-changes-be-directed-and-update-an-sql-query/115511)
**Author:** [@halbiglogan05](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/halbiglogan05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-a-save-button-to-commit-changes-to-the-tag-value-of-instances-and-have-the-changes-be-directed-and-update-an-sql-query/115511 "2026-05-13T14:42:09Z")
I am working on a project and i have a bunch of line stations. Each station has its own instance in a flex repeater. I have a takt-time configuration view made with all the stations. there are 2 Machine lines and 3 diffe… --- ## [How to configure biometrics when login to inductive?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-configure-biometrics-when-login-to-inductive/115501)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-configure-biometrics-when-login-to-inductive/115501 "2026-05-13T06:29:44Z")
Hi! I'm using Opera GX and my computer has a finger print reader (for security reason). A while ago I could log into inductive using my finger print, but for some reason now that key is lost and I'm not able to configur… --- ## [Building a Digital Membership Card System with Ignition Perspective and API Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/building-a-digital-membership-card-system-with-ignition-perspective-and-api-integration/115485)
**Author:** [@archanshi001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/archanshi001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/building-a-digital-membership-card-system-with-ignition-perspective-and-api-integration/115485 "2026-05-12T08:54:54Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been working on a concept project that combines a membership cards system with Ignition Perspective for centralized monitoring and user management. The goal is to create a platform where users can a… --- ## [Normalize any OEM tag data to a universal schema via API](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/normalize-any-oem-tag-data-to-a-universal-schema-via-api/115439)
**Author:** [@foundrynet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/foundrynet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/normalize-any-oem-tag-data-to-a-universal-schema-via-api/115439 "2026-05-07T18:00:13Z")
I built an API that normalizes raw OEM tag data into a universal canonical schema. 169 fields across CNC, robotics, and industrial equipment. SP\_ACT\_SPEED becomes spindle\_speed\_rpm. CoolantTemp becomes sensor\_readings.co… --- ## [Alarm Label Race Issues at Startup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-race-issues-at-startup/115437)
**Author:** [@AlbinoBigFoot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlbinoBigFoot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-race-issues-at-startup/115437 "2026-05-07T15:21:17Z")
I am currently configuring alarms for a project and we are running into race issues at startup with how we have labels configured. Right now our labels are setup similar to this: {\[.\]../Metadata}\['shortDescription'\] + "… --- ## [Dynamic dataset in Report view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-dataset-in-report-view/115398)
**Author:** [@kavya\_shree](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kavya_shree)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-dataset-in-report-view/115398 "2026-05-07T11:19:18Z")
Hi Team, I am fetching the Piweb data in the UI screen on button click and showing in the data in the perspective table and the same table need to be downloaded in pdf format. I am trying in the report view to fetch th… --- ## [Ignition in Morocco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-in-morocco/115381)
**Author:** [@jamalon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamalon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-in-morocco/115381 "2026-05-07T08:10:44Z")
Hello, Do know if there is an ignition VAR in Morocco? --- ## [SQL Server OLTP for sqlth\_sce Table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-oltp-for-sqlth-sce-table/115290)
**Author:** [@Ahiero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ahiero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-oltp-for-sqlth-sce-table/115290 "2026-05-04T16:54:54Z")
We have failed transactions in the sqlth\_sce table regularly and I am looking for a solution. There are about 1000 rows in the SCE table. We use some driven scan classes that execute at 100ms so I expect it to grow slo… --- ## [Help Needed: Stuck at 100% Progress - Cannot Download 8.3 IU Credential](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-stuck-at-100-progress-cannot-download-8-3-iu-credential/115357)
**Author:** [@altiimyat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/altiimyat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-stuck-at-100-progress-cannot-download-8-3-iu-credential/115357 "2026-05-02T09:44:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has faced this issue. I have just finished the Ignition 8.3 IU Credential and my dashboard shows 100% completion across all required courses and even the elective stud… --- ## [Seperating design from development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seperating-design-from-development/115341)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seperating-design-from-development/115341 "2026-05-01T13:49:35Z")
I spent some time today learning about penpot. Its an open source web style design tool. Supposed to be similar to figma I guess. I watched a video from ICC a couple years ago about using these sorts of tools to rapid p… --- ## [Overview AI Camera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overview-ai-camera/115084)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Taylor\_II](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Charles_Taylor_II)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overview-ai-camera/115084 "2026-04-28T21:36:03Z")
I was wondering if anyone has attempted to integrate ignition edge, into the Overview AI OV20i camera? I know that the camera is Ubuntu 18, but I feel if anyone had any pointers, we might be able to help bring ignition t… --- ## [Why so little consensus on UNS/OPC-UA debates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-so-little-consensus-on-uns-opc-ua-debates/115002)
**Author:** [@OliverBuilds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OliverBuilds)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-so-little-consensus-on-uns-opc-ua-debates/115002 "2026-04-24T23:05:52Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve been reading through OPC-UA / UNS discussions for several years now, and I keep seeing strong arguments on all sides, but no real convergence on what is optimal. I can only assume this is confusing f… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=3)