# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=22 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Why heap memory used is less than Xms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-heap-memory-used-is-less-than-xms/94654)
**Author:** [@bab\_bab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bab_bab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-heap-memory-used-is-less-than-xms/94654 "2024-08-15T15:53:53Z")
I have set Xms = 3G and Xmm= 10G but it is showing heap used less than 3G. That is strange . Why it is happening ? --- ## [Tag historian Vs transaction groups when storing data for OEE system](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-vs-transaction-groups-when-storing-data-for-oee-system/94445)
**Author:** [@KeepItCurrent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KeepItCurrent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-vs-transaction-groups-when-storing-data-for-oee-system/94445 "2024-08-14T21:58:33Z")
I'm seeking advice on the best design approach for data storage in our upcoming OEE system using Ignition. Previously, we've developed detailed dashboards and troubleshooting systems for individual machines and processes… --- ## [Can someone translate Siemens speak to English?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-someone-translate-siemens-speak-to-english/94669)
**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-someone-translate-siemens-speak-to-english/94669 "2024-08-14T19:47:44Z")
I have a system using a Siemen's Analog Input Module AI 8xU/R/RTD/TC HF (6ES7531-7PF00-0AB0) that has a PTC attached to one of the input channels. The manual for the module is here, and the relevant section appears to b… --- ## [Cirrus Link MQTT Activation Offline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cirrus-link-mqtt-activation-offline/94610)
**Author:** [@tj.holt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tj.holt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cirrus-link-mqtt-activation-offline/94610 "2024-08-13T19:24:38Z")
I have an offline Activated Server, the customer recently purchased MQTT add-on. What are the steps to activate the MQTT module offline? Do I just repeat the offline activation method? Thanks, --- ## [Different SCADA Programs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-scada-programs/79006)
**Author:** [@Ty\_McDiarmid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ty_McDiarmid)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-scada-programs/79006 "2024-08-13T14:42:51Z")
Are there any SCADA software's that are better than Ignition in some aspects? I'm newer to SCADA in general, I've messed around with VTScada, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, and Ignition. Ignition seems to have the biggest learning … --- ## [Logix Tag Read Service](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-tag-read-service/94425)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Medders](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Medders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-tag-read-service/94425 "2024-08-13T13:43:36Z")
Hi all, I’ve thoroughly covered the Logix Data Access manual and am deeply familiar with the CIP protocol. I’m working to improve a Logix utility I wrote that creates diagnostic tags for Ignition. I know Symbol (0x6B) … --- ## [Proyecto externo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proyecto-externo/94468)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Padilla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Padilla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proyecto-externo/94468 "2024-08-13T02:29:19Z")
Hola a todos, soy nuevo en Ignition y lo encuentro fascinante, pero tengo una duda y espero de su ayuda. Tengo 2 PCs, en uno he estado practicando para aprender a utilizar Vision y Perspective (este último solo un poco)… --- ## [How to use the perspective notice message in the position of top right](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-the-perspective-notice-message-in-the-position-of-top-right/94499)
**Author:** [@Hui\_Xia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hui_Xia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-the-perspective-notice-message-in-the-position-of-top-right/94499 "2024-08-12T14:13:42Z")
If we have the error , we will get an information message in the top right . But sometimes I want to use this message to show some information (example,some code is running in async ,after work finish ,show an informa… --- ## [Install Gateway Control Utility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/install-gateway-control-utility/94390)
**Author:** [@Aravindhan\_p](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aravindhan_p)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/install-gateway-control-utility/94390 "2024-08-09T10:55:38Z")
Is there any option to download and install Gateway Control Utility --- ## [How to change my forum acCount name or delete my account?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-my-forum-account-name-or-delete-my-account/79351)
**Author:** [@Simen\_Minerd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simen_Minerd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-my-forum-account-name-or-delete-my-account/79351 "2024-08-08T19:57:56Z")
Is there a way to change my forum name? Can I delete my account and create a new one? --- ## [OPC tag shows Null](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tag-shows-null/94231)
**Author:** [@Tom\_George](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tom_George)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tag-shows-null/94231 "2024-08-08T10:48:14Z")
v7.9.10 Pulling in a tag from a PLC5. Tag in the browser has a question mark and the value is Null. Its a float (F8:5), non zero value. Thanks! --- ## [Facility humidity and temperature monitoring (AVTECH Room Alert 3E implementation in Ignition)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/facility-humidity-and-temperature-monitoring-avtech-room-alert-3e-implementation-in-ignition/94237)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Frantz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Frantz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/facility-humidity-and-temperature-monitoring-avtech-room-alert-3e-implementation-in-ignition/94237 "2024-08-06T17:20:05Z")
I needed to implement facility temperature and humidity recordings in Ignition. We selected AVTECH Room Alert 3E sensors (There are many other types available - this is just the one we chose). One of the things we like… --- ## [OPC-UA device disconnected from ignition but no DDEATH from sparkplug B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-device-disconnected-from-ignition-but-no-ddeath-from-sparkplug-b/94218)
**Author:** [@Vivek\_Pandey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vivek_Pandey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-device-disconnected-from-ignition-but-no-ddeath-from-sparkplug-b/94218 "2024-08-06T12:16:55Z")
Hi There, I am doing some simulation to understand sparkplug b in ignition. For that I have following setup: a python based OPC-UA server, which have an object called "robot" and the robot have 6 variables, whose val… --- ## [Figma plugin for Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/figma-plugin-for-perspective/83040)
**Author:** [@msteele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/msteele)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/figma-plugin-for-perspective/83040 "2024-08-05T16:51:38Z")
Someone on our team (who I'm asking to join the forum here) is playing around with a plugin to Figma to export assets ready for Ignition. To clarify, this would be an Ignition plugin for Figma, not a module or asset to … --- ## [Modbus scan rate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-scan-rate/94169)
**Author:** [@Santiago\_Sereno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Santiago_Sereno)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-scan-rate/94169 "2024-08-05T16:06:13Z")
In a solar park project, I am reading multiple inverters with different Modbus IDs through a Modbus Gateway. The problem is that performing many polls in a short time saturates the channel. Therefore, I need a way to set… --- ## [Automation Direct Do-More Native Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-do-more-native-driver/23621)
**Author:** [@dwhite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dwhite)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-do-more-native-driver/23621 "2024-08-04T16:02:30Z")
Any more thoughts on doing native drivers for Automation Direct PLCs. The Do-More line is pretty powerful and the price point is also a plus. I know Host is willing. Let me know what can be done to get the discussion … --- ## [Project Specific Logins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-specific-logins/12802)
**Author:** [@Alturex](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alturex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-specific-logins/12802 "2017-03-16T19:06:30Z")
Is it possible to make a User and password specific for one project so it couldn't be used to login to other projects? Thanks --- ## [Temperature meter compatible with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/temperature-meter-compatible-with-ignition/94061)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Kaufmann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mark_Kaufmann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/temperature-meter-compatible-with-ignition/94061 "2024-08-02T13:26:27Z")
Does anyone know of a good temperature meter that can log data but also compatible with ignition? This would be for a cold storage room where we need to have logs of the temperature and then alert on if the temp goes ab… --- ## [How to highlight clicked item on Horizontal Menu?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-highlight-clicked-item-on-horizontal-menu/32787)
**Author:** [@ptchanchal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ptchanchal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-highlight-clicked-item-on-horizontal-menu/32787 "2024-08-02T03:46:01Z")
I am using Horizontal Menu to navigate around different pages in my project, I want to highlight the clicked item on the menu. I tried different ways none seems working. Thank you --- ## [Logix v36 Adds OPC UA Support](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-v36-adds-opc-ua-support/83876)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-v36-adds-opc-ua-support/83876 "2024-07-31T22:16:43Z")
QA67230 : OPC UA in 5580 and 5380 Logix Controllers added with v36 firmware Has anyone had a chance to play with this yet? I don't have access to any 5580/5380's at the moment. The node counts are not very exciting for… --- ## [S7 1513 1PN change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1513-1pn-change/93960)
**Author:** [@Janos\_Harmath](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Janos_Harmath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1513-1pn-change/93960 "2024-07-31T10:19:09Z")
Hello can anybody say what is the problem, and how it can be solved? I have plc configuration in a machine: S7 1513-1pn (connected by an ethernet cable to an eCon 2000 switch too),, 1542 profinet (connected by an ethe… --- ## [Connecting Ignition to an iNOEX production line?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-to-an-inoex-production-line/17083)
**Author:** [@Cas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-to-an-inoex-production-line/17083 "2024-07-30T17:52:02Z")
Hi everyone, it's been years since I've posted, but now find myself on a new project that is already proving to be difficult... This post is a hail mary pass for sure... There is an older pipe extrusion line that we wa… --- ## [How we can create view a template in perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-we-can-create-view-a-template-in-perspective/93917)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Yasir\_Khan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Muhammad_Yasir_Khan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-we-can-create-view-a-template-in-perspective/93917 "2024-07-30T15:43:09Z")
I have a navbar in the home and i want that it acts as template like it should be same in all pages we donot need to copy and paste because template acts as if u make changes at one place it will change in other pages as… --- ## [Bacnet/MS/TP to Bacnet/IP (when initialized, the object\_list is empty)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-ms-tp-to-bacnet-ip-when-initialized-the-object-list-is-empty/93811)
**Author:** [@Emmanuel\_Akinwale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emmanuel_Akinwale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-ms-tp-to-bacnet-ip-when-initialized-the-object-list-is-empty/93811 "2024-07-30T14:50:29Z")
I’m having trouble discovering a BACnet MS/TP device (LS-1628) using Ignition through a BasRouter LX. Setup: • BasRouter LX: • IP: 192.168.92.68 • Ignition: • Points to BasRouter at 192.168.92.68, Port 47808 Issue: T… --- ## [Ignition support direct Azure data explorer connectivity?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-support-direct-azure-data-explorer-connectivity/93386)
**Author:** [@Swathi\_G](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Swathi_G)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-support-direct-azure-data-explorer-connectivity/93386 "2024-07-30T05:01:57Z")
Hello, I have one question regarding azure data connectivity in ignition, Is direct connectivity is possible in Ignition latest version or not(As like other database SQL, PostGres etc.)? If Yes, then how it will happe… --- ## ["I cannot connect to Ignition Edge.](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-cannot-connect-to-ignition-edge/93580)
**Author:** [@tien\_trinh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tien_trinh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-cannot-connect-to-ignition-edge/93580 "2024-07-29T09:23:43Z")
Currently, I cannot connect to Ignition Edge because I changed the HTTPS Port to 8088 in the ConfigNetworkWeb Server section. After making the change, I could not reconnect. --- ## [How to save images permanently in ignition perspective project?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-save-images-permanently-in-ignition-perspective-project/93818)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Yasir\_Khan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Muhammad_Yasir_Khan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-save-images-permanently-in-ignition-perspective-project/93818 "2024-07-28T01:10:58Z")
I am facing an issue whenever I upload images into the image management tool area it is not saved permanently, when I share the project to anyone the images are not displayed. If anyone know an easy solution to this I w… --- ## [Difference between Ethernet/IP Suite Connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difference-between-ethernet-ip-suite-connections/93745)
**Author:** [@Colton\_Cederberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Colton_Cederberg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difference-between-ethernet-ip-suite-connections/93745 "2024-07-25T15:02:31Z")
Hello, pturmel made a Ethernet/IP suite that when installed in the modules section of your Gateway gives more options to use in the device connections. The added connections can be seen in the photo attached. Does anyon… --- ## [Ignition as a digitalization platform](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-as-a-digitalization-platform/93669)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-as-a-digitalization-platform/93669 "2024-07-25T03:15:20Z")
There is a requirement for end to end digitalization of a captive power plant and other plants of a large group of companies. Most probably they must already be having some SCADA/DCS/PLCs on their plant floor. Can Ignit… --- ## [switchLogin Script from client event keeps throwing error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switchlogin-script-from-client-event-keeps-throwing-error/93662)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Iwen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Iwen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switchlogin-script-from-client-event-keeps-throwing-error/93662 "2024-07-24T13:33:47Z")
I'm running a script in my program that will switch the login to a default login after a certain time period, and although it does exactly what it's supposed to, (logs out and in correctly) it throws an error: Error runn… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=21) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=23)