# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=24 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [3rd Party Python Library PySerial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-python-library-pyserial/91293)
**Author:** [@r.popeszku](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r.popeszku)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-python-library-pyserial/91293 "2024-06-17T15:38:20Z")
I am attempting to use the PySerial library in a similar scenario to the one in topic "Using 3rd Party Python Library - PySerial". I don't see the resolution mentioned and was wondering if "mdia" ever got it working. I… --- ## [PLC Selection for Beginners](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-selection-for-beginners/91784)
**Author:** [@C\_D](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/C_D)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-selection-for-beginners/91784 "2024-06-14T21:24:49Z")
Hello, I'm in the process of learning Ignition and would like to purchase a beginner PLC. My focus is more towards the oil / gas sector. Do you have any suggestions? Siemens? It appears Ignition has drivers for the Siem… --- ## [OpenPCS7 communication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/openpcs7-communication/91865)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Aps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Aps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/openpcs7-communication/91865 "2024-06-14T13:11:31Z")
Hi, we are having OPC UA issues in connecting PCS7 V9.0 SP3 with OpenPCS 7 V9.0 to Ignition. Ignition will be used to log about 15k tags. At the OPC server we get the ‘high watermark error’. Does someone faced the same … --- ## [Perspective - Table and boolean column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-and-boolean-column/91614)
**Author:** [@Aiasa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aiasa21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-and-boolean-column/91614 "2024-06-11T19:15:21Z")
Good afternoon, probably I'm missing some settings, but I'm trying to show a boolean status in a column with a toogle. The problem is that I can make it change color, it's always grey. Initially the column is a "integ… --- ## [Copia Automation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copia-automation/64576)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copia-automation/64576 "2024-06-10T18:59:32Z")
Does anyone here have any experience using Copia Automation’s version control system for PLC programs? We’ve just started a 2 week trial and so far I’ve been impressed with the product. Their ability to visualize ladde… --- ## [Script String Transform](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-string-transform/91329)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Edwards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-string-transform/91329 "2024-06-10T08:52:29Z")
I am trying to do a simple transform script, but never used one before. I would like to do a string.title() and cannot get the syntax to work. I have a label that I have added a binding tag to. I saw that there is a a… --- ## [Using ChatGPT with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-chatgpt-with-ignition/78605)
**Author:** [@Ty\_McDiarmid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ty_McDiarmid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-chatgpt-with-ignition/78605 "2024-06-08T09:49:13Z")
I don't like the Idea of "using AI for everything" because to me it seems lazy, but what are some hypothetical ways that AI's can be used with Ignition? I don't trust it to keep a real time record, but what about a frien… --- ## [Connectivity of Ignition to Itron gen 5 riva meter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connectivity-of-ignition-to-itron-gen-5-riva-meter/91576)
**Author:** [@Bhashyam\_Nallappa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bhashyam_Nallappa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connectivity-of-ignition-to-itron-gen-5-riva-meter/91576 "2024-06-08T01:44:56Z")
Does Ignition have integration with Itron Gen 5 Riva? Itron Gen 5 Riva has a head-on interface Thanks BN --- ## [Reg-Certificate query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reg-certificate-query/91469)
**Author:** [@chandra\_srikanth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chandra_srikanth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reg-certificate-query/91469 "2024-06-07T03:13:08Z")
Dear team, My company has purchased a core certification test from his account by creating a user group and added me into that, but when my company purchased the test , the test has arrived against companies name rather… --- ## [Formatting mqtt payload values to not overwrite one another](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatting-mqtt-payload-values-to-not-overwrite-one-another/91446)
**Author:** [@Daniel.C](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel.C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatting-mqtt-payload-values-to-not-overwrite-one-another/91446 "2024-06-06T08:24:18Z")
Hello, Not sure if I'm posting in the right place but I have 2 values publishing under 1 folder as seen here. They are publishing at different times. In MQTT explorer they are seen as one topic which is fine but is th… --- ## [Ignition Challenge File](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-challenge-file/91092)
**Author:** [@GonPostL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GonPostL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-challenge-file/91092 "2024-06-03T12:34:45Z")
After downloading the challenge file for the inductive university course I was unsure if putting the backup file on my server would overwrite and cause issues within the plant operations. Any advice on the matter would b… --- ## [Tag change script on UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change-script-on-udt/82761)
**Author:** [@Pallavi\_Padmanabha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pallavi_Padmanabha)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change-script-on-udt/82761 "2024-05-31T01:56:26Z")
Can use tag change script on instance of UDT by tracking the UDT? Consider I have 5 instances of a UDT, and if any of them changes, I want to run a script. I do not want to write a tag change script for individual insta… --- ## [Power BI question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-bi-question/72013)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-bi-question/72013 "2024-05-29T17:28:54Z")
I created all these fancy displays of information in Ignition from our production, which I think is the proper software for the usage. Now, a less technical team wants to show a bunch of information and Power BI is alre… --- ## [Visibility based on Criteria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visibility-based-on-criteria/91068)
**Author:** [@Anant\_Upadhyayula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anant_Upadhyayula)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visibility-based-on-criteria/91068 "2024-05-29T13:40:21Z")
NB to ignition. Is it possible to define visibility base on a criteria. I wanted to have overlapping text field and based on the criteria change the visibility of two buttons. Is there better way to achieve this? --- ## [Device Connection shows Reconnect Wait status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-shows-reconnect-wait-status/91002)
**Author:** [@Kartik\_Kamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kartik_Kamble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-shows-reconnect-wait-status/91002 "2024-05-28T12:07:47Z")
I am using version 8.1.40 and I am getting Reconnect Wait status in Device Connections section. Kindly suggest any solution for this. --- ## [Usage of Ignition Software Trail Version for commercial purpose](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usage-of-ignition-software-trail-version-for-commercial-purpose/90945)
**Author:** [@srinivasan\_s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srinivasan_s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usage-of-ignition-software-trail-version-for-commercial-purpose/90945 "2024-05-27T14:11:36Z")
Hello everyone, I need some clarification regarding the use of the Evaluation Instance of Inductive Automation's software. According to the license agreement, the Evaluation Instance can be used without charge but is li… --- ## [Downloading Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/downloading-ignition/33298)
**Author:** [@bebel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bebel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/downloading-ignition/33298 "2024-05-24T19:10:33Z")
I understand that you want to collect data for people that are downloading Ignition to test it out but if I am signed into my account when I click the download button, why do I still need to fill out all the information … --- ## [Hide Perspective Time Series Chart Y-Axis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-perspective-time-series-chart-y-axis/55072)
**Author:** [@jerry\_vikara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jerry_vikara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-perspective-time-series-chart-y-axis/55072 "2024-05-23T22:41:32Z")
I am trying to hide the axes in a time series chart to make it look like a sparkline but to show area under the line. The x axis is pretty close but I cannot see how to have something similar for the y. --- ## [In case you missed it the last time around](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-case-you-missed-it-the-last-time-around/90758)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-case-you-missed-it-the-last-time-around/90758 "2024-05-23T02:50:47Z")
--- ## [Override a UDT Script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/override-a-udt-script/90680)
**Author:** [@christopher.berg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.berg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/override-a-udt-script/90680 "2024-05-21T14:02:47Z")
Is it possible to override the script attached to a tag that's part of a UDT? We have a UDT that's attached to a couple of hundred tags but we have one tag instance that we want to function a bit differently than the ot… --- ## [How safe is instant messaging - in Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-safe-is-instant-messaging-in-ignition/89624)
**Author:** [@Vinay\_abhi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vinay_abhi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-safe-is-instant-messaging-in-ignition/89624 "2024-05-21T13:18:04Z")
i just want to know safety of instant messaging in current market, can we build our own instant chat apps --- ## [How to add extra column in power chart Pen Control - Power Chart Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-extra-column-in-power-chart-pen-control-power-chart-perspective/90654)
**Author:** [@kavya\_shree](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kavya_shree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-extra-column-in-power-chart-pen-control-power-chart-perspective/90654 "2024-05-21T09:43:15Z")
Hi , I am trying to add an extra column to power chart - pen control i.e the table under the chart. Please guide. --- ## [Is Vision module be discontinued](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-vision-module-be-discontinued/90551)
**Author:** [@SiruzTek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SiruzTek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-vision-module-be-discontinued/90551 "2024-05-20T21:49:06Z")
Hello there, I'm writing to inquire about the Vision Module. I'd like to know if it's expected to be discontinued soon and if there are any updates on it. I'm wondering if it's still worth learning or if I should learn … --- ## [Connecting to Fanuc Robot R30iA controller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-fanuc-robot-r30ia-controller/7393)
**Author:** [@cja7928](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cja7928)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-fanuc-robot-r30ia-controller/7393 "2024-05-20T18:29:01Z")
Im working with a robot integrator that doesn't use a PLC in their system, they setup their robot cells so the robot controller handles all the logic and IO.... Therefore the HMI needs to communicate directly with the c… --- ## [How to make navigation link disable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-navigation-link-disable/90543)
**Author:** [@KUNAL\_SHWET](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KUNAL_SHWET)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-navigation-link-disable/90543 "2024-05-17T20:07:32Z")
Hi Team, Can you please assist me to make the navigation link disable in table on clicking on submit button. And I also need to make it enable from other screen. Please find the screenshots for your reference. --- ## [What about JavaFX?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-about-javafx/90563)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Deardorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Deardorff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-about-javafx/90563 "2024-05-17T14:30:18Z")
I'm just curious, has any consideration been given to converting the Designer to use JavaFX instead of Swing? It's been around for a decade now, and having worked with both in the past, I can say that it's far superior,… --- ## [Access UDT Parameters in Tag Provider folder structure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-udt-parameters-in-tag-provider-folder-structure/89916)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Jackson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steven_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-udt-parameters-in-tag-provider-folder-structure/89916 "2024-05-17T09:37:17Z")
Hi All, I have a UDT in a folder which is part of a tag folder structure. For Example. the Tag Provider is "Factory Name", Then I have sub folders Department/ProductionLine/Area. The UDT is located in the "Area" fold… --- ## [Looking to hire a company/integrator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-to-hire-a-company-integrator/89326)
**Author:** [@Hector\_Silva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hector_Silva)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-to-hire-a-company-integrator/89326 "2024-05-15T14:06:05Z")
where can i hire a company to develop a project in ignition, preferably one that speaks spanish, but it is not mandatory. we started a project but the programmer no longer works in my company. --- ## [Calling Web API using windows(NTLM) authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-web-api-using-windows-ntlm-authentication/90365)
**Author:** [@Jintomon\_Sunny](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jintomon_Sunny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-web-api-using-windows-ntlm-authentication/90365 "2024-05-14T16:07:02Z")
Hi Team I am attempting to invoke an API upon a change event in my UDT tag value. The API necessitates the use of Windows (NTLM) authentication. While trying to employ system.net.httpGet, I found it lacks parameters for… --- ## [Not able to delete row in MSSQL via :delete parameter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-delete-row-in-mssql-via-delete-parameter/90315)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Salisbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Salisbury)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-delete-row-in-mssql-via-delete-parameter/90315 "2024-05-13T15:13:21Z")
HI all, I am trying to manage a best practice for my system design, and one thought was to have this Named Query. MERGE INTO company AS Target USING (VALUES (:name, :parentId)) AS Source (name, parentId) ON Targe… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=23) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=25)