# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?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 --- ## [Paid Research Study for Building Operations, Energy Management & SCADA Professionals – $500 Honorarium](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paid-research-study-for-building-operations-energy-management-scada-professionals-500-honorarium/116124)
**Author:** [@Ashley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ashley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paid-research-study-for-building-operations-energy-management-scada-professionals-500-honorarium/116124 "2026-07-22T15:59:04Z")
Hi, My name is Ashley, and I'm the owner of Insight Recruit, a firm that specializes in recruiting professional for paid research studies. We're currently conducting a confidential research study on behalf of a major e… --- ## [Azure Injector not publishing after Tag Agent modification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/azure-injector-not-publishing-after-tag-agent-modification/115768)
**Author:** [@enris.pupa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/enris.pupa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/azure-injector-not-publishing-after-tag-agent-modification/115768 "2026-07-22T12:13:53Z")
Hi everyone, After modifying a Tag Agent configuration (changed tag path and provider), the system stopped publishing data. The Azure IoT Hub connection remains in CONNECTED state and no errors appear at the connection… --- ## [V8.3.1 SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-3-1-sockettimeoutexception-read-timed-out/114884)
**Author:** [@casian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/casian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-3-1-sockettimeoutexception-read-timed-out/114884 "2026-07-18T01:02:17Z")
Hi, Has anyone seen this in v9.3.1 ? It gets stuck at this: Download attempt #0 for file security-8.3.1.jar failed. java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out Any ideas why? --- ## [AI Powered SCADA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ai-powered-scada/16439)
**Author:** [@R.Alamsha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/R.Alamsha)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ai-powered-scada/16439 "2026-07-16T17:09:08Z")
I was thinking about what NEXT in SCADA?. I think, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will be retrofitted with SCADA and Ignition is very well designed for that transformation. Robots will create millions of jo… --- ## [Logix Tag Simulator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-tag-simulator/116350)
**Author:** [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-tag-simulator/116350 "2026-07-13T12:16:07Z")
I've been hacking a bit on some Logix stuff, just wanted to share something. serve up an L5X file as Logix device you can connect to kevin@Kevins-MacBook-Pro ~/Desktop\> docker run --rm \\ … --- ## [Korok Found in Core Test](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/korok-found-in-core-test/116255)
**Author:** [@tebright1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tebright1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/korok-found-in-core-test/116255 "2026-07-07T16:21:48Z")
Whomever added this to the core test... great Easter egg. --- ## [Implementing Custom Session Handling via MySQL for Compliance/Auditability](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implementing-custom-session-handling-via-mysql-for-compliance-auditability/116271)
**Author:** [@arewa.ojelade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/arewa.ojelade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implementing-custom-session-handling-via-mysql-for-compliance-auditability/116271 "2026-07-07T12:04:54Z")
Hi everyone, I have been working on a project at Teva Pharmaceuticals where I needed to move beyond the standard session management within Ignition to meet specific compliance and audit requirements. We are currently l… --- ## [Small addition to IA Online Handbook](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/small-addition-to-ia-online-handbook/116265)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Goldie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Doug_Goldie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/small-addition-to-ia-online-handbook/116265 "2026-07-03T15:39:49Z")
Obligitory "not sure if this is the right thread or not..." intro. Just a small addition; I was working through the gold cert practice exam prompts and I was working through the Alarm section and found I didn't know how… --- ## [Ignition Failover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-failover/116240)
**Author:** [@jay\_collosi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jay_collosi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-failover/116240 "2026-07-01T22:00:46Z")
Do you know if Ignition supports Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)? We have Ignition (8.1.53) configured in a Master/Backup on two different servers. Both are licensed for redundancy. An external application is… --- ## [Tag Historian During Failover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-during-failover/116220)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Dobson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Dobson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-during-failover/116220 "2026-07-01T18:44:15Z")
I have a very unusual architecture that I am trying to get some more information on in some edge cases where recovering historical data is the ultimate goal. I know this is not an ideal setup, but any input would be appr… --- ## [Learning about Networking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/learning-about-networking/116175)
**Author:** [@ryanbeck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanbeck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/learning-about-networking/116175 "2026-06-27T06:31:45Z")
Hey I am just getting started learning about networking basics (switches, routers, servers, etc.). I was curious if anyone had any tips on potential beginner projects or resources to read to try to get a better grasp on … --- ## [Get current scope in scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-current-scope-in-scripting/55686)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-current-scope-in-scripting/55686 "2026-06-24T21:47:52Z")
Is there a way to easily grab the current scope in scripting? We have a lot of code that will either execute through normal python, tag event scripts, script console, or perspective scripts. And so we need to identify w… --- ## [What Are the Best PLC Learning Resources for Linux Users?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-are-the-best-plc-learning-resources-for-linux-users/116132)
**Author:** [@Johnadam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Johnadam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-are-the-best-plc-learning-resources-for-linux-users/116132 "2026-06-24T13:55:37Z")
I'm interested in learning about Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) while using a Linux-based environment. Many PLC training materials and software tools seem to focus on Windows, so I'm looking for resources, simulat… --- ## [Automate Show Chicago 2026](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automate-show-chicago-2026/116091)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automate-show-chicago-2026/116091 "2026-06-22T13:43:40Z")
Will anyone be at the Automate Show this week? Tuesday will be the day I'll be aimlelessly wandering the booths. --- ## [PLC Learning resources for Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-learning-resources-for-linux/115982)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Patterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Patterson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-learning-resources-for-linux/115982 "2026-06-16T12:57:34Z")
My laptop is running linux (popOS 22.04LTS), but I really want to become proficient in PLC logic, mainly for the purpose of being more effective in reading other people's programs. What is the best resource for simulati… --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=3)