# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=21 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [SFC marketing description incorrect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-marketing-description-incorrect/95771)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-marketing-description-incorrect/95771 "2024-09-10T12:20:05Z")
This first sentence is deceptive; only Vision clients can view SFC routines. Perspective clients are kept in the dark --- ## [Conformation of Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conformation-of-error/95799)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Blaschuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Blaschuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conformation-of-error/95799 "2024-09-10T14:59:22Z")
I have a table that is generated based off of tags from an EasyChart in Vision. I want to download 30hrs of sec by sec data and run a simple analysis on it. when I go to press the Custom Property Table download button … --- ## [Adding OPC UA New Device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-opc-ua-new-device/95754)
**Author:** [@Melvin\_Miclat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Melvin_Miclat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-opc-ua-new-device/95754 "2024-09-09T19:49:41Z")
Hi, Im trying to add a PLC device on the gateway. Is it possible without IP address? Im directly connected to PLC via USB. --- ## [Information regarding Fanuc OPC Namespaces](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/information-regarding-fanuc-opc-namespaces/95720)
**Author:** [@Francisco\_Jimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Francisco_Jimenez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/information-regarding-fanuc-opc-namespaces/95720 "2024-09-09T11:36:21Z")
Hello, I write this because we are developing a software that includes an OPC client to communicate with robots using this protocol. Actually ,we are trying to connect with a Robot Fanuc CRX-10iAL towards its OPC UA ser… --- ## [Powerchart Time Axis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-time-axis/69821)
**Author:** [@Hans\_Olav\_Ronning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hans_Olav_Ronning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-time-axis/69821 "2024-09-09T09:56:48Z")
I am looking at configuration of the time axis in Power Chart, but noticed that by setting timeAxis.tick.label.format to "Auto" , the tick labels on the axis defaults to AM/PM. AM/PM however is not that common in Europe. … --- ## [Address Description In Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/address-description-in-perspective/95647)
**Author:** [@Shaun\_Thobe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shaun_Thobe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/address-description-in-perspective/95647 "2024-09-06T19:46:36Z")
I have a Mitsubishi PLC where I have defined many addresses in the device setup as shown below. I have defined a "description" for all of the address I have added. However, when I go into perspective and pull the tag… --- ## [Restore local gateway projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restore-local-gateway-projects/10978)
**Author:** [@Mel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restore-local-gateway-projects/10978 "2024-09-06T14:44:53Z")
Is it possible to restore local gateway projects after done PC reformat. Because I forgot to backup my latest projects and did not enable the auto backup in gateway settings, because my PC accidentally encountered fatal … --- ## [Best Practices for Structuring Supplier To Manufacturer JSON Exchanges](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-structuring-supplier-to-manufacturer-json-exchanges/95587)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-structuring-supplier-to-manufacturer-json-exchanges/95587 "2024-09-05T19:49:12Z")
I'm working on setting up some JSON exchanges between supplier and manufacturer. Where do you usually transition from a flatter JSON format to a more nested typically? Are there aspects of ISA-95 or another standard th… --- ## [Ignition-devs GitHub org](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-devs-github-org/95555)
**Author:** [@cesarcoatl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cesarcoatl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-devs-github-org/95555 "2024-09-04T20:49:24Z")
Remember when I said this when I shared some news about the ignition-api Python package? DISCLAIMER: Yes, that was me. But I cannot change my handle, so here we are. Well, have I got news for you! The ignition-api pa… --- ## [Inductive University progress](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inductive-university-progress/95548)
**Author:** [@eddie\_johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eddie_johnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inductive-university-progress/95548 "2024-09-04T19:49:48Z")
Is there a way to reset Inductive University progress? --- ## [Edit is not working while edit and save using drop down](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-is-not-working-while-edit-and-save-using-drop-down/95454)
**Author:** [@Sreya\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sreya_P)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-is-not-working-while-edit-and-save-using-drop-down/95454 "2024-09-03T11:36:21Z")
while edit some data which already in DB and i am not able to save/update in DB and it is not giving any error also. that data i am trying to edit is included text and drop down --- ## [Binding output becoming null in the data property of a table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-output-becoming-null-in-the-data-property-of-a-table/48540)
**Author:** [@jack.dessart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jack.dessart)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-output-becoming-null-in-the-data-property-of-a-table/48540 "2024-08-31T12:16:37Z")
This script evaluates correctly, and then the data that is being bound to it comes up as null. I have pressed apply on the binding and saved my work, but then when I go into preview mode and try to pull up the values… --- ## [Can i use parameters with system.alarm.acknowledge and system.alarm.queryStatus?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-use-parameters-with-system-alarm-acknowledge-and-system-alarm-querystatus/95338)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Andres\_Garcia\_C](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Andres_Garcia_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-use-parameters-with-system-alarm-acknowledge-and-system-alarm-querystatus/95338 "2024-08-29T19:23:59Z")
Hello guys im doing a project on perspective, i have a button to acknowledge the alarm when the button its pressed, i used the alarm path, with not parameters and worked perfectly, but when i used my parameters it didn't… --- ## [Bug Report: Imported UDT's with a folder structure do not show up when trying to make new tag instances](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-imported-udts-with-a-folder-structure-do-not-show-up-when-trying-to-make-new-tag-instances/95275)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Whitlock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Whitlock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-imported-udts-with-a-folder-structure-do-not-show-up-when-trying-to-make-new-tag-instances/95275 "2024-08-28T18:37:35Z")
I imported a folder of UDTs into a project, and I could not create a new tag instance with them: When I renamed the folder they showed up: However, when I tried to change the folder back to the original name, i… --- ## [Disk Space of Client machines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disk-space-of-client-machines/9334)
**Author:** [@dadof3and3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dadof3and3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disk-space-of-client-machines/9334 "2024-08-28T15:32:51Z")
I would like to monitor the disk space for a variety of computers/servers on our network using Ignition. We have had disk space problems in the past causing a data acquisition system to fail on a server so I would like … --- ## [Auto-refresh table in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-refresh-table-in-perspective/27430)
**Author:** [@adam.todorski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adam.todorski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-refresh-table-in-perspective/27430 "2024-08-27T14:05:30Z")
I have a table in perspective that is populated by a script that goes and gets data from some tags and other places and calculates/formats things to display to the user. The table loads when the view is loaded in perspe… --- ## [Designer: Quick open (feature idea)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-quick-open-feature-idea/95171)
**Author:** [@gdube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gdube)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-quick-open-feature-idea/95171 "2024-08-26T19:18:58Z")
I just created a feature request ticket for something that I rely on everyday in SublimeText/VSCode/etc. Would you guys want it? --- ## [Where can i find the documentation for the webdev module?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-documentation-for-the-webdev-module/94833)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Sosa1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Sosa1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-documentation-for-the-webdev-module/94833 "2024-08-26T18:29:20Z")
I want to know where i can find the documentation because i want to implement localstorage and cookies to persist data. --- ## [I'm attempting to count the number of tags that have a certain value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/im-attempting-to-count-the-number-of-tags-that-have-a-certain-value/95123)
**Author:** [@BDe\_Loof](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BDe_Loof)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/im-attempting-to-count-the-number-of-tags-that-have-a-certain-value/95123 "2024-08-26T06:30:08Z")
I'm using the follow 'onclick' script of a button But keep getting an error tagpath not defined def runAction(self, event): # Specify the root tag path tagPath = "\[default\]NewFolder" try: # Create a logg… --- ## [Modbus General Software](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-general-software/95128)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Mokhtari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Mokhtari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-general-software/95128 "2024-08-25T13:39:55Z")
hello I have written some software for communicating with modbus nodes that are freely available. Please see them, they may be useful for you. --- ## [The Best Ways to Connect Ignition to External Databases](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-best-ways-to-connect-ignition-to-external-databases/95071)
**Author:** [@Joy\_Nicholes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joy_Nicholes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-best-ways-to-connect-ignition-to-external-databases/95071 "2024-08-23T11:26:01Z")
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for guidance on best practices because I need to combine ignition with a different SQL-driven database for a project I'm working on. The database will hold a significant amount of past inform… --- ## [An apple to apple comparison between OSI PI system and Ignition for efficient plant management and operation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/an-apple-to-apple-comparison-between-osi-pi-system-and-ignition-for-efficient-plant-management-and-operation/94864)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/an-apple-to-apple-comparison-between-osi-pi-system-and-ignition-for-efficient-plant-management-and-operation/94864 "2024-08-22T17:26:25Z")
OSI PI system has been in use in tens of 1000's of plants as per their data. Perhaps its called AVEVA PI systems now due to take over or whatever. I think Ignition on prem and/or cloud edition can do the job of whatever … --- ## [Point of contact for forum?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/point-of-contact-for-forum/93222)
**Author:** [@Varun\_Chopra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Varun_Chopra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/point-of-contact-for-forum/93222 "2024-08-22T05:34:49Z")
Hi! Is there anyone I can connect with who owns/runs this forum? Whether it's a community moderator or manger, etc. I would love to connect as I have a few questions :slight\_smile: --- ## [Issues with Calling Oracle Stored procedure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-calling-oracle-stored-procedure/94903)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Boykin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Charlie_Boykin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-calling-oracle-stored-procedure/94903 "2024-08-21T15:06:43Z")
I'm having trouble with using/calling stored procedures in Oracle DB. The stored procedure that return a data result set in table form are easy to use. I've used the database query browser with no problem. My problem … --- ## [Keyboard Function key mapping with memory tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyboard-function-key-mapping-with-memory-tag/94874)
**Author:** [@Mohammed\_Afzal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mohammed_Afzal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyboard-function-key-mapping-with-memory-tag/94874 "2024-08-20T15:01:57Z")
How can we map a keyboard function key F1, F2,......F12 on a memory tag of ignition and then to write in PLC tag? Tag of boolean type. I want to use these function key as push button. 1 when pressed 0 when released. --- ## [Multi-Selection Dropdown Array Value used for Tooltip](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-selection-dropdown-array-value-used-for-tooltip/94775)
**Author:** [@MGem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MGem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-selection-dropdown-array-value-used-for-tooltip/94775 "2024-08-20T08:07:16Z")
Hi there! I am new to perspective and I'm trying to use a multi-select dropdown in a project. Where I struggle now is to be able to see all selected options in another part of the screen (on top of the dropdown compo… --- ## [Finding a solutions engineer for an OT cybersecurity product](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-a-solutions-engineer-for-an-ot-cybersecurity-product/94591)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Baxter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Baxter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-a-solutions-engineer-for-an-ot-cybersecurity-product/94591 "2024-08-16T14:24:41Z")
Okay, if this kind of post is not allowed, please let me know - I will delete it immediately! Here's the reason I'm posting it here. I have been in cybersecurity for over 25 years. My primary history over the last 15 ha… --- ## [Kubuntu and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kubuntu-and-ignition/94539)
**Author:** [@Nebul0us](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nebul0us)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kubuntu-and-ignition/94539 "2024-08-16T02:21:07Z")
Hi all, From some of the posts I have seen on the Ignition forum, I recently switched to Kubuntu for our HMI clients running Ignition. However, we are having widespread issues with "freezing" behavior. At first, we thou… --- ## [Best CPU for Ignition development laptop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-cpu-for-ignition-development-laptop/94472)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Ali)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-cpu-for-ignition-development-laptop/94472 "2024-08-15T23:12:32Z")
Hi, I need to know which CPU best fit for a laptop mainly for Ignition development, docker, Database, Python, etc. AMD or Intel? And if you have a specific model that can withstand large projects dev envi mostly deploye… --- ## [Single device undergoing reconnect wait loop, IT claims no firewall or IP issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/single-device-undergoing-reconnect-wait-loop-it-claims-no-firewall-or-ip-issues/94605)
**Author:** [@D\_Mitri\_Tompkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/D_Mitri_Tompkins)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/single-device-undergoing-reconnect-wait-loop-it-claims-no-firewall-or-ip-issues/94605 "2024-08-15T16:39:03Z")
Experiencing a "classic" reconnect wait loop on this device, followed advice from prior topics on the matter but IT is claiming there is no IP Address confliction or firewall issue. Can something else cause this or ar… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=22)