# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=12 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Ignition communication with a driver or folder, alarm when folder reach max capacity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-communication-with-a-driver-or-folder-alarm-when-folder-reach-max-capacity/105943)
**Author:** [@ivan.hernandez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ivan.hernandez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-communication-with-a-driver-or-folder-alarm-when-folder-reach-max-capacity/105943 "2025-05-06T21:21:02Z")
Hello everyone Trying to build a custom script or find a way to create an alarm in Ignition when a folder ( folder stores images that are not good from a Cognex Camera) reach max capacity. trying to get some ideas on ho… --- ## [Alarm pipeline - get current setpoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-get-current-setpoint/104186)
**Author:** [@Marcos\_Verdugo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marcos_Verdugo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-get-current-setpoint/104186 "2025-05-06T18:51:43Z")
I am working with alarms and I try to show on the display path the current setpoint of the alarm, which is binded to a variable. But I dont get the latest value. If my alarm condition is (above setpoint) and setpoint = … --- ## [Ignition designer 8.0 Where is a dark themes?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-8-0-where-is-a-dark-themes/30599)
**Author:** [@folgore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/folgore)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-8-0-where-is-a-dark-themes/30599 "2025-05-06T11:54:17Z")
Hi, I have launched a ignition designer 8.0.6. How is possible change a white background? Thank’s --- ## [Sudden gmail SMTP authentication Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sudden-gmail-smtp-authentication-error/105775)
**Author:** [@mattn1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mattn1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sudden-gmail-smtp-authentication-error/105775 "2025-05-01T21:11:01Z")
I have several customers using a gmail email server. They have been on the server for years. I have confirmed that 2 step verification login is disabled and less secure apps are enabled. Password is the same as i… --- ## [Data Exchange between External Python and Ignition Tag Provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-exchange-between-external-python-and-ignition-tag-provider/105744)
**Author:** [@David\_Brown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Brown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-exchange-between-external-python-and-ignition-tag-provider/105744 "2025-04-30T17:59:40Z")
I am new to Ignition and I am working on a project that requires read and write between Ignition OPC UA server which has tag providers. I got the communication to work between ignition and python. However, when I try to … --- ## [Tag value with decimals](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-with-decimals/105714)
**Author:** [@Cory\_Lambert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory_Lambert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-with-decimals/105714 "2025-04-30T00:20:44Z")
I've got an OPC tag, float data type. I want the tag value to always have at least 3 decimal places. For example, if it's 0.5, I want the value to be 0.500. Is this possible without creating another expression tag wit… --- ## [Siemens S7-1200 via CP1243-1 Additional Ethernet Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-1200-via-cp1243-1-additional-ethernet-interface/85403)
**Author:** [@mbturner94](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbturner94)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-1200-via-cp1243-1-additional-ethernet-interface/85403 "2025-04-28T20:33:22Z")
Hi, Has anyone connected Ignition to an s7-1200 CPU via a CP1243-1 communications processor and successfully read CPU memory areas? CPU on board Ethernet interface is being used for Profinet distributed IO on a local s… --- ## [MQTT Transmission module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-transmission-module/105575)
**Author:** [@Marcos\_Verdugo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marcos_Verdugo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-transmission-module/105575 "2025-04-28T14:08:01Z")
Hi, I am working on a MQTT application using the MQTT modules (Engine and Transmission) What I do is basically read some data from Node-Red, I read this data on Ignition, and then I publish it back to Node-Red. I have so… --- ## [Dropdown list cambiar de ventanas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-list-cambiar-de-ventanas/104891)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Padilla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Padilla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-list-cambiar-de-ventanas/104891 "2025-04-24T19:49:59Z")
Hola a todos, A lo mejor es muy básico lo que voy a preguntar pero me considero un aprendiz en Ignition. Mi pregunta es, como puedo cambiar de ventanas o popup con el dropdown list de Vision? De antemano muchas gracias… --- ## [Siemens HMI on VNC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-hmi-on-vnc/104308)
**Author:** [@casian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/casian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-hmi-on-vnc/104308 "2025-04-23T20:21:02Z")
Hi, I have several HMI form remote machines in a Perspective project and on the Siemens ones, the mouse cursor disappears when moving over the VNC display. It works well on AB and other manufacturers HMIs. Has anyone s… --- ## [Check Out This Handy Modbus TCP Simulator for SCADA Development 🌟](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-out-this-handy-modbus-tcp-simulator-for-scada-development/105333)
**Author:** [@a.alghannam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/a.alghannam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-out-this-handy-modbus-tcp-simulator-for-scada-development/105333 "2025-04-21T20:16:24Z")
Testing SCADA systems without real hardware can be a pain, but this generic Modbus TCP simulator I built makes it a breeze. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that mimics industrial devices, letting you develop and test … --- ## [Reading ASCII from a Click PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-ascii-from-a-click-plc/105339)
**Author:** [@ivan.a.lestan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ivan.a.lestan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-ascii-from-a-click-plc/105339 "2025-04-21T19:46:52Z")
Hello, I'm trying to read a part number containing numbers and letters from a Click PLC. I scan the number into the HMI, which stores the 12-character string into 12 TXT registers in the click. Trying to figure out how… --- ## [Specify a Vision control room PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/specify-a-vision-control-room-pc/105234)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Crockett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jason_Crockett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/specify-a-vision-control-room-pc/105234 "2025-04-18T04:33:52Z")
We are building a 200 mcf natural gas plant with an Ignition build. (Obviously Ha) The Control Room design is for 12 monitors for 1 workstation. I need help spec'ing a computer and video output options. We will have 50 … --- ## [Ignition redundancy license as a standalone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-redundancy-license-as-a-standalone/104984)
**Author:** [@jennifer.ang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jennifer.ang)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-redundancy-license-as-a-standalone/104984 "2025-04-17T06:22:53Z")
Hi, is it possible to use an Ignition redundancy license as a standalone, without connecting it to a primary license? I'm planning to purchase two Ignition licenses—quoted as primary and redundancy—but I want to use them… --- ## [MTconnect Compatibility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mtconnect-compatibility/16013)
**Author:** [@troyt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/troyt1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mtconnect-compatibility/16013 "2025-04-13T23:46:20Z")
I am attempting to connect ignition to a Citizen Swiss lathe. Is ignition compatible with MTConnect? --- ## [Scripting on Alarm status table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-on-alarm-status-table/38722)
**Author:** [@m.omair.amin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.omair.amin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-on-alarm-status-table/38722 "2025-04-13T16:21:10Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to write a script which will function as follow: One alarm must be selected from alarm status table. -Once the alarm is selected, a button will be pressed to show the display path of the s… --- ## [Custom (More) Buttons in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-more-buttons-in-perspective/104946)
**Author:** [@GOKULAKANNAN\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GOKULAKANNAN_P)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-more-buttons-in-perspective/104946 "2025-04-13T07:44:00Z")
Hi team, I’d like to implement a “more options” menu similar to the one shown in the image below: I initially tried using a popup, but since this is being used inside a Flex Repeater, it doesn’t behave as expected. C… --- ## [How do you move this description?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-move-this-description/105007)
**Author:** [@cssbrn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cssbrn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-move-this-description/105007 "2025-04-13T06:56:59Z")
Is there a way to move this description to the documentation? --- ## [Looking for Sales Brochure about Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-sales-brochure-about-ignition/105026)
**Author:** [@Mahin\_Ahmad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mahin_Ahmad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-sales-brochure-about-ignition/105026 "2025-04-12T12:42:41Z")
Hello I am looking for a brochure for ignition curated for sales people. I found this one, but its too high level: ProductDataSheet-Ignition-Platform.pdf I am looking for something similar to this VTScada datasheet, i… --- ## [Database Communication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-communication/104853)
**Author:** [@William\_Howard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/William_Howard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-communication/104853 "2025-04-10T14:54:29Z")
Im testing upgrading to the newsiest version of ignition and im running into a problem with trying to communicate to are MySQL servers that aren't on the host Computer. talking to ignition a bit and looking around it see… --- ## [Inquiry Regarding Selenium Support for Ignition Perspective Screen Testing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inquiry-regarding-selenium-support-for-ignition-perspective-screen-testing/104940)
**Author:** [@Goutham\_Rao\_Y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Goutham_Rao_Y)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inquiry-regarding-selenium-support-for-ignition-perspective-screen-testing/104940 "2025-04-10T12:23:20Z")
Hello Team, I would like to know if Selenium or any other UI automation testing tool is supported or recommended for testing Ignition Perspective screens. Specifically, we are looking to automate functional testing of P… --- ## [New DNP3 Driver Reliability and stability](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-dnp3-driver-reliability-and-stability/104886)
**Author:** [@sspurway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sspurway)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-dnp3-driver-reliability-and-stability/104886 "2025-04-10T03:28:00Z")
Hello, I would like to know what the reliability and stability of the new DNP3 driver has been, looking at the topic's the DNP3 legacy driver was around in 2015, and the new DNP3 driver came out with Ignition 8.1.36 in … --- ## [Perspective Audio component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-audio-component/62558)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-audio-component/62558 "2025-04-10T03:27:30Z")
Looking through the file compatibilities for the Perspective Audio component, I don’t see compatibility for .wav files. I’m assuming wav is not supported. Also, which browser compatibility would I use for Perspective Wo… --- ## [Connecting a Allen Bradley Micro850 to Ignition 7.9.9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-a-allen-bradley-micro850-to-ignition-7-9-9/104911)
**Author:** [@jhenderson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhenderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-a-allen-bradley-micro850-to-ignition-7-9-9/104911 "2025-04-09T16:26:00Z")
Needing to connect a Allen Bradley Micro850. I know that in Ignition 8.1.39 has a module for it but the current Ignition version is 7.9.9 and not sure they are willing to get it updated to the latest version. Looking f… --- ## [Supporting independent developers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/supporting-independent-developers/104872)
**Author:** [@thewebpleb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thewebpleb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/supporting-independent-developers/104872 "2025-04-08T22:21:44Z")
I recently became aware of @bmusson's work on the Embr modules and was blown away by the excellent components and support he provides on the forums and on GitHub. As a great comedian once said, "the chess speaks for itse… --- ## [Sample Script to Retrieve Data from MES Gateway to Local Gateway Using Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sample-script-to-retrieve-data-from-mes-gateway-to-local-gateway-using-parameters/104860)
**Author:** [@Anantharaman\_Nagaraj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anantharaman_Nagaraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sample-script-to-retrieve-data-from-mes-gateway-to-local-gateway-using-parameters/104860 "2025-04-08T18:58:37Z")
Currently working on a setup where we need to pull MES data from a remote MES Gateway into our local Ignition Gateway (which handles visualization and charting). Objective is to fetch specific data (such as equipment sta… --- ## [Mettler Toledo IND780](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mettler-toledo-ind780/93454)
**Author:** [@Anant\_Upadhyayula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anant_Upadhyayula)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mettler-toledo-ind780/93454 "2025-04-08T16:22:24Z")
I work with lot of Mettler Toledo scales. I was wondering if there is a way to connect to MT-IND-780 through ignition. I saw few models discussed here in the forum, but curious to know if I can read the readings from IN… --- ## [Generic Ethernet/IP Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generic-ethernet-ip-driver/104774)
**Author:** [@AHigginbotham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AHigginbotham)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generic-ethernet-ip-driver/104774 "2025-04-08T13:45:14Z")
Is there a Generic Ethernet/IP driver. I have a gateway module from Atlas "Quincy" for monitoring all of my compress air equipment. The Gateway has Ethernet/IP built in and Im able to connect with the Allen bradly driver… --- ## [Re-Certification for Full Gold Test](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/re-certification-for-full-gold-test/104794)
**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/re-certification-for-full-gold-test/104794 "2025-04-07T18:49:43Z")
I am hoping that the "Re-Certification" is not the full Gold Test in that link again. --- ## [Ignition 8.1 Credential Badge not showing in credentials](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-credential-badge-not-showing-in-credentials/104746)
**Author:** [@randylentz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/randylentz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-credential-badge-not-showing-in-credentials/104746 "2025-04-07T06:42:34Z")
Hello, I just completed the free Ignition 8.1 Credential course and my badge is showing where it shows 100% completion, however, the badge is not showing on the credential page. Also, is there a link to use that has the… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=13)