# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=23 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [I would like to learn a little bit more](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-would-like-to-learn-a-little-bit-more/93664)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-would-like-to-learn-a-little-bit-more/93664 "2024-07-24T13:03:08Z")
org.eclipse.jetty.server.Server I noticed that when I hovered the text server in the logs, the above text appeared. I searched it, but I wondered what some people thought would be important to know about it for someone… --- ## [Shutil copy taking too much time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shutil-copy-taking-too-much-time/93629)
**Author:** [@selladhurai\_sellappa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/selladhurai_sellappa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shutil-copy-taking-too-much-time/93629 "2024-07-23T22:03:34Z")
Hi, I am using the following code to export a CSV file. But it is not copying sometimes and running too long without exit and halt the whole tag change script even i cancelled the running query. It will back to normal o… --- ## [How many people have a bunch of PCs that are down right now?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-many-people-have-a-bunch-of-pcs-that-are-down-right-now/93449)
**Author:** [@justinedwards.jle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justinedwards.jle)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-many-people-have-a-bunch-of-pcs-that-are-down-right-now/93449 "2024-07-22T17:37:40Z")
--- ## [Can we give different colors to the options of Perspective Dropdown Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-we-give-different-colors-to-the-options-of-perspective-dropdown-component/57514)
**Author:** [@Abhijit\_Patil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Abhijit_Patil)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-we-give-different-colors-to-the-options-of-perspective-dropdown-component/57514 "2024-07-19T06:53:16Z")
Hello, I have requirement that I have to change the color of the options from the dropdown, which the operator attended earlier. Is there any way to do that? Ignition Version : 8.1.0 Thanks. --- ## [Ignition affected by CVE-2023-5129?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-affected-by-cve-2023-5129/79707)
**Author:** [@michael.flagler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.flagler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-affected-by-cve-2023-5129/79707 "2024-07-18T09:27:22Z")
I know this is pretty new, but is Ignition affected by CVE-2023-5129? Looks like it was a lower score before as a different CVE but is now a 10. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5129 Edit: Another link explai… --- ## [Minimum license](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/minimum-license/92737)
**Author:** [@Steven12](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steven12)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/minimum-license/92737 "2024-07-18T04:46:18Z")
Hello, I'm tinkering and learning with the Maker Edition at home at the moment. At the same time, I'm using the time-limited pro version at work. I understand the licensing a bit for a big company-wide development and… --- ## [Sparkplug B alternatives](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sparkplug-b-alternatives/92983)
**Author:** [@Daniel.C](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel.C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sparkplug-b-alternatives/92983 "2024-07-16T07:39:03Z")
Hey everyone, I'm currently publishing data from Ignition to MQTT Explorer and I'm using Sparkplug B. My tag path is structured with four folders, but the last folder appears in the topic payload due to Sparkplug B's con… --- ## [Perspective Map Component Help (Imagery Hybrid)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-map-component-help-imagery-hybrid/93195)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-map-component-help-imagery-hybrid/93195 "2024-07-13T22:26:46Z")
Im trying to use the map component and have gotten it to work with the World Imagery ( World Imagery - Overview (arcgis.com) ) using the url below. Any it works perfectly. Even figured out what to put for the attributi… --- ## [Double Login Issue with IdP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/double-login-issue-with-idp/84575)
**Author:** [@Michael\_White](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_White)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/double-login-issue-with-idp/84575 "2024-07-12T18:18:30Z")
We are looking to use Auth0 as an IdP for our project. It's set up and functions, we are able to login. However, sometimes it seems like it requires you to login twice for it to actually log in. If you login the first… --- ## [Vision Application Slowness Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-application-slowness-issue/93129)
**Author:** [@selladhurai\_sellappa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/selladhurai_sellappa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-application-slowness-issue/93129 "2024-07-12T12:13:04Z")
Hi, We are developed a vision application using ignition v8.1.10. sometimes application is very slow (once or twice in a week) until server got restart. But once we restarted the server, application again back to normal… --- ## [VS Code vs Theia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vs-code-vs-theia/92858)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vs-code-vs-theia/92858 "2024-07-12T11:47:26Z")
Just saw this announcement about the Eclipse Foundation's Theia project, a mostly compatible alternative to VS code, without the telemetry: Have any of the VS Code fans out there tried this? Or plan to? --- ## [Electrical Drawing Software](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/electrical-drawing-software/79881)
**Author:** [@dcamp1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/electrical-drawing-software/79881 "2024-07-10T16:44:51Z")
Other then AutoCad Electrical from (AutoDesk) can someone recommend an easy to learn electrical drawing CAD software? I build a lot of different panel ( almost all have VFD's and PLCs). I need something that is easy to … --- ## [Parameterize lookup function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameterize-lookup-function/93017)
**Author:** [@Anant\_Upadhyayula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anant_Upadhyayula)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameterize-lookup-function/93017 "2024-07-10T15:23:40Z")
Is it possible to parameterize the path to the lookup data. I am not sure if it is path or the dataset. When I change the word hold in the path to a parameter, everything after the parameter is changed to regular text… --- ## [Rslinx OPC to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rslinx-opc-to-ignition/9799)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rslinx-opc-to-ignition/9799 "2024-07-08T13:46:22Z")
Hi, I am trying to setup a testing system. Rslogix 5000, to, Emulate 5000, to, Rslinx OPC, to, OPC-DA, to Ignition I had Rslogix 5000 program downloaded to Rsemulate and had Rslinx OPC topic setup. The rslinx versi… --- ## [Why pgAdmin4 Tablespace Security privileges does not count for pg\_default if no tablespace is selected when creating new database? how to solve this issue?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-pgadmin4-tablespace-security-privileges-does-not-count-for-pg-default-if-no-tablespace-is-selected-when-creating-new-database-how-to-solve-this-issue/92741)
**Author:** [@Ervin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ervin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-pgadmin4-tablespace-security-privileges-does-not-count-for-pg-default-if-no-tablespace-is-selected-when-creating-new-database-how-to-solve-this-issue/92741 "2024-07-04T11:53:51Z")
why pgAdmin4 Tablespace Security privileges does not count for pg\_default if no tablespace is selected when creating new database? how to solve this issue? Hy to all This question is somehow indrectly related to Ignit… --- ## [Vision Chart - Multiple markers and movable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-chart-multiple-markers-and-movable/92689)
**Author:** [@Overcraft31](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Overcraft31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-chart-multiple-markers-and-movable/92689 "2024-07-04T07:54:02Z")
Hello, I try to make markers in Vision's chart working like range brush in Perspective's chart: Set 2 markers on the chart by clicking on it 2 markers are movable by dragging the mouse I want to calculate min/max/aver… --- ## [Database Selection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-selection/92742)
**Author:** [@jdelgado](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jdelgado)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-selection/92742 "2024-07-03T22:22:16Z")
Hi, I just wanted to check to see what are people using now a days for SQL. I have always use MSSQL Standard and Express but, I was wondering if I should look at opensource databases like MariaDB or PostgreSQL. I wond… --- ## [Easy Chart Unparseable Date error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-unparseable-date-error/92692)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Whitt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mark_Whitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-unparseable-date-error/92692 "2024-07-02T15:49:43Z")
Can anyone point out what I'm doing wrong in this Easy Chart display to get the ParseException: Unparseable date: "6/27/24 5:30 PM" when I attempt to edit the Date/Time stamp below to "5:30 PM" so that I can zero in on t… --- ## [Ignition architecture for PLC testing?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-architecture-for-plc-testing/92637)
**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-architecture-for-plc-testing/92637 "2024-07-01T16:37:27Z")
In my day job I work on multiple, unrelated projects writing PLC code that is shipped to customer sites. I have 2 actual PLCs in my office that I use for testing (and each PLC is at a static IP address). However, each p… --- ## [MariaDB system.db.runPrepQuery/runPrepUpdate syntax errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mariadb-system-db-runprepquery-runprepupdate-syntax-errors/92613)
**Author:** [@MG3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MG3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mariadb-system-db-runprepquery-runprepupdate-syntax-errors/92613 "2024-07-01T11:43:56Z")
Hi All, I hope someone can offer some advice as to what I am doing wrong in some scripting. Before I go on, please note that numbers denoted "v" are variables, "ph" are placeholders in the "".format() method and "c" re… --- ## [How to monitor running Python script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-monitor-running-python-script/90284)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-monitor-running-python-script/90284 "2024-06-30T04:44:25Z")
Currently I have python scripts running either on Ignition (majority), vsc, docker or exe file. Most of the scripts are coded for particular purpose, it does the job once the script is done. But some of the scripts need… --- ## [Get Parent (or Parent of Parent) Relative Tag Name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-parent-or-parent-of-parent-relative-tag-name/11141)
**Author:** [@ian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-parent-or-parent-of-parent-relative-tag-name/11141 "2024-06-27T20:44:37Z")
In Ignition, is there a way to get the Parent Tag name? Suppose I have a Tag: (1) A/B0/C and (2) A/B1/C, can I get A/B0 path and A/B1 path from C with the same script (scripted in its UDT class)? --- ## [Using MQTT in Ignition - Handling Multiple Subscriptions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-mqtt-in-ignition-handling-multiple-subscriptions/92441)
**Author:** [@Emmanuel\_Katto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emmanuel_Katto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-mqtt-in-ignition-handling-multiple-subscriptions/92441 "2024-06-27T11:55:52Z")
Hello all, I am Emmanuel Katto. I'm setting up an Ignition project that will be using MQTT to receive data from multiple devices. I'm using the Mosquitto broker and have successfully established a connection to it from I… --- ## [Ignition chart in report - X-axis autoscale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-chart-in-report-x-axis-autoscale/92188)
**Author:** [@Ravi\_Iyer1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ravi_Iyer1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-chart-in-report-x-axis-autoscale/92188 "2024-06-27T00:41:20Z")
Hi I am using chart inside a report. My chart looks cramped (time axis compressed) on one report, but OK on another date selection. Any idea why it could be? Thanks Ravi --- ## [How to address S7-1500](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-address-s7-1500/92293)
**Author:** [@Simen\_Minerd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simen_Minerd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-address-s7-1500/92293 "2024-06-25T14:23:09Z")
How to address a tag with address like this: %MD1168 and the data type is REAL. The document does not giving any examples, I can address bit, Input Outputs. But real just do not work. Anybody done it before? Thanks --- ## [Configure view permissions through scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-view-permissions-through-scripting/35390)
**Author:** [@ashwin.m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashwin.m)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-view-permissions-through-scripting/35390 "2024-06-21T04:27:05Z")
Hi, I was trying to grant user roles to the views through scripting. Is that possible? I want to achieve this through scripting. --- ## [Communicating with Class A and C IP addresses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communicating-with-class-a-and-c-ip-addresses/91966)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Metz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Metz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communicating-with-class-a-and-c-ip-addresses/91966 "2024-06-21T01:21:13Z")
The job I am currently working on uses ignition to control their batching process. All the devices are class A (10.x.x.x). I would like to use it to also provide an overview of production equipment which are all class C… --- ## [Click and drag Perspective popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-and-drag-perspective-popup/92127)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-and-drag-perspective-popup/92127 "2024-06-19T22:23:55Z")
I have a client that wants to be able to more a popup without having to be able to hit the title bar directly. This post looked to have what I was looking for but is for Vision. Anyone have a Perspective version of thi… --- ## [Gateway Network Diagnostics Tag unable to remove](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-diagnostics-tag-unable-to-remove/92056)
**Author:** [@Wei\_Ming\_Koa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Wei_Ming_Koa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-diagnostics-tag-unable-to-remove/92056 "2024-06-19T02:55:21Z")
Hi, does anyone know how to clean up a connection that is no longer being used? --- ## [Report to usable excel file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-to-usable-excel-file/41462)
**Author:** [@vasilevdim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vasilevdim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-to-usable-excel-file/41462 "2024-06-18T20:59:55Z")
Hi, Guys, I have a report designed with simple table, which I export to excel file. It works, but actually this excel file is not usable, since the data is in text boxes. Of course, there are ways to convert the text bo… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=22) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=24)