# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Camera in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-in-ignition/115659)
**Author:** [@jverbruggen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jverbruggen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-in-ignition/115659 "2026-05-22T13:04:31Z")
Hi, I'm working for Sabert in EU and we are planning to install Ignition also in our EU plants. For the moment only our US colleagues are working with ignition. So I am trying to have a camera on the plant in Ignition … --- ## [IFM Proof-Of-Concept project, need help on connecting to a DIO hub to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ifm-proof-of-concept-project-need-help-on-connecting-to-a-dio-hub-to-ignition/98870)
**Author:** [@jkelleyus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkelleyus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ifm-proof-of-concept-project-need-help-on-connecting-to-a-dio-hub-to-ignition/98870 "2026-05-19T15:10:00Z")
Morning. I am new to using IFM I/O link products and currently working on a proof-of-concept project. The project has an Ethernet/IP master (AL1326) with several IFM 'smart' sensors. Using IFM's supplied UDT's I have al… --- ## [Xy chart value size increase](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-value-size-increase/115542)
**Author:** [@lognewyear11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lognewyear11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-value-size-increase/115542 "2026-05-15T05:14:06Z")
how to increase the size and weight on xy chart top of the bar value --- ## [Getting a Save button to commit changes to the tag value of instances and have the changes be directed and update an SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-a-save-button-to-commit-changes-to-the-tag-value-of-instances-and-have-the-changes-be-directed-and-update-an-sql-query/115511)
**Author:** [@halbiglogan05](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/halbiglogan05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-a-save-button-to-commit-changes-to-the-tag-value-of-instances-and-have-the-changes-be-directed-and-update-an-sql-query/115511 "2026-05-13T14:42:09Z")
I am working on a project and i have a bunch of line stations. Each station has its own instance in a flex repeater. I have a takt-time configuration view made with all the stations. there are 2 Machine lines and 3 diffe… --- ## [How to configure biometrics when login to inductive?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-configure-biometrics-when-login-to-inductive/115501)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-configure-biometrics-when-login-to-inductive/115501 "2026-05-13T06:29:44Z")
Hi! I'm using Opera GX and my computer has a finger print reader (for security reason). A while ago I could log into inductive using my finger print, but for some reason now that key is lost and I'm not able to configur… --- ## [Building a Digital Membership Card System with Ignition Perspective and API Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/building-a-digital-membership-card-system-with-ignition-perspective-and-api-integration/115485)
**Author:** [@archanshi001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/archanshi001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/building-a-digital-membership-card-system-with-ignition-perspective-and-api-integration/115485 "2026-05-12T08:54:54Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been working on a concept project that combines a membership cards system with Ignition Perspective for centralized monitoring and user management. The goal is to create a platform where users can a… --- ## [Normalize any OEM tag data to a universal schema via API](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/normalize-any-oem-tag-data-to-a-universal-schema-via-api/115439)
**Author:** [@foundrynet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/foundrynet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/normalize-any-oem-tag-data-to-a-universal-schema-via-api/115439 "2026-05-07T18:00:13Z")
I built an API that normalizes raw OEM tag data into a universal canonical schema. 169 fields across CNC, robotics, and industrial equipment. SP\_ACT\_SPEED becomes spindle\_speed\_rpm. CoolantTemp becomes sensor\_readings.co… --- ## [Alarm Label Race Issues at Startup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-race-issues-at-startup/115437)
**Author:** [@AlbinoBigFoot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlbinoBigFoot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-race-issues-at-startup/115437 "2026-05-07T15:21:17Z")
I am currently configuring alarms for a project and we are running into race issues at startup with how we have labels configured. Right now our labels are setup similar to this: {\[.\]../Metadata}\['shortDescription'\] + "… --- ## [Dynamic dataset in Report view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-dataset-in-report-view/115398)
**Author:** [@kavya\_shree](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kavya_shree)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-dataset-in-report-view/115398 "2026-05-07T11:19:18Z")
Hi Team, I am fetching the Piweb data in the UI screen on button click and showing in the data in the perspective table and the same table need to be downloaded in pdf format. I am trying in the report view to fetch th… --- ## [Ignition in Morocco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-in-morocco/115381)
**Author:** [@jamalon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamalon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-in-morocco/115381 "2026-05-07T08:10:44Z")
Hello, Do know if there is an ignition VAR in Morocco? --- ## [SQL Server OLTP for sqlth\_sce Table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-oltp-for-sqlth-sce-table/115290)
**Author:** [@Ahiero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ahiero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-oltp-for-sqlth-sce-table/115290 "2026-05-04T16:54:54Z")
We have failed transactions in the sqlth\_sce table regularly and I am looking for a solution. There are about 1000 rows in the SCE table. We use some driven scan classes that execute at 100ms so I expect it to grow slo… --- ## [Help Needed: Stuck at 100% Progress - Cannot Download 8.3 IU Credential](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-stuck-at-100-progress-cannot-download-8-3-iu-credential/115357)
**Author:** [@altiimyat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/altiimyat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-stuck-at-100-progress-cannot-download-8-3-iu-credential/115357 "2026-05-02T09:44:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has faced this issue. I have just finished the Ignition 8.3 IU Credential and my dashboard shows 100% completion across all required courses and even the elective stud… --- ## [Seperating design from development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seperating-design-from-development/115341)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seperating-design-from-development/115341 "2026-05-01T13:49:35Z")
I spent some time today learning about penpot. Its an open source web style design tool. Supposed to be similar to figma I guess. I watched a video from ICC a couple years ago about using these sorts of tools to rapid p… --- ## [Overview AI Camera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overview-ai-camera/115084)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Taylor\_II](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Charles_Taylor_II)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overview-ai-camera/115084 "2026-04-28T21:36:03Z")
I was wondering if anyone has attempted to integrate ignition edge, into the Overview AI OV20i camera? I know that the camera is Ubuntu 18, but I feel if anyone had any pointers, we might be able to help bring ignition t… --- ## [Why so little consensus on UNS/OPC-UA debates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-so-little-consensus-on-uns-opc-ua-debates/115002)
**Author:** [@OliverBuilds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OliverBuilds)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-so-little-consensus-on-uns-opc-ua-debates/115002 "2026-04-24T23:05:52Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve been reading through OPC-UA / UNS discussions for several years now, and I keep seeing strong arguments on all sides, but no real convergence on what is optimal. I can only assume this is confusing f… --- ## [Symbol (Factory) in Maker edition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory-in-maker-edition/76751)
**Author:** [@Filip\_Olsen1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Filip_Olsen1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory-in-maker-edition/76751 "2026-04-24T07:07:39Z")
Simple question, but I cant find any info about it in the manual. Is there no Symbols in Maker edition ? I want to add some pictures that indicate filters\\Fans\\etc.. but The symbol factory is not there is not there. C… --- ## [Duplicate tag names - ignore or overwrite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicate-tag-names-ignore-or-overwrite/115196)
**Author:** [@clark.durant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/clark.durant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicate-tag-names-ignore-or-overwrite/115196 "2026-04-23T12:51:50Z")
I'm new to ignition. I have a BACnet connected device and can browse and add a tag. My problem is if the last name in the parameter path is the same as one that was previously added I get the ignore or overwrite message … --- ## [Voice Actors - Ignition University Videos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-actors-ignition-university-videos/114728)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Goldie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Doug_Goldie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-actors-ignition-university-videos/114728 "2026-04-23T12:18:27Z")
I just started watching the Alarm Metrics video to learn about the new feature to 8.3.4 and I just had to come somewhere to vent my absolute disappointment that they chose to use an AI voice for the video. I think it’s … --- ## [New Job Posting-Senior Digital Manufacturing Operations Architect (Ignition)-A.O. Smith-Nashville, TN-Full-time-Hybrid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-job-posting-senior-digital-manufacturing-operations-architect-ignition-a-o-smith-nashville-tn-full-time-hybrid/115062)
**Author:** [@adscruggs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adscruggs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-job-posting-senior-digital-manufacturing-operations-architect-ignition-a-o-smith-nashville-tn-full-time-hybrid/115062 "2026-04-17T01:48:39Z")
Senior Digital Manufacturing Operations Architect (Ignition)-Nashville, TN (Hybrid, Full-time) Join us in shaping the next generation of digital solutions for manufacturing operations through an enterprise Ignition plat… --- ## [Gateway Error executing historical tag read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-error-executing-historical-tag-read/58616)
**Author:** [@GOKULAKANNAN\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GOKULAKANNAN_P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-error-executing-historical-tag-read/58616 "2026-04-16T15:52:50Z")
Hello, I got this error continuously in Gateway . I Used History tag in Easy chart component . Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Requested timestamp is previous to an already requested time. All requests … --- ## [\[IGN-15956\] Designer Zooming on Mac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-15956-designer-zooming-on-mac/114460)
**Author:** [@MG3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MG3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-15956-designer-zooming-on-mac/114460 "2026-04-15T00:23:56Z")
Bit of a weird one but anyone else have issues zooming in/out on Mac in Designer. When I try to zoom in / out with the Trackpad it just doesn’t work and zooms all the way in (on Vision), on Perspective I have to hold Com… --- ## [Practice test Question on Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/practice-test-question-on-tags/94316)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_K](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_K)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/practice-test-question-on-tags/94316 "2026-04-13T05:19:24Z")
Hello I was just going through Core certification Practice test questions . This one is really bugging me , Define a new Tag Group named "Temperature Group" that meets the following requirements: 5,000ms subscripti… --- ## [Recording events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recording-events/97505)
**Author:** [@Nikzitronik1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nikzitronik1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recording-events/97505 "2026-04-11T12:57:39Z")
Hello all, In other SCADA software we log events like valves opening and closing, motor starts and user actions like selecting manual operations etc. What is the best way to implement this in Ignition? --- ## [Talk to Your Factory: Turn IGNITION SCADA in High Gear with FactoryGPT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/talk-to-your-factory-turn-ignition-scada-in-high-gear-with-factorygpt/115016)
**Author:** [@shriniwasw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shriniwasw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/talk-to-your-factory-turn-ignition-scada-in-high-gear-with-factorygpt/115016 "2026-04-11T00:02:01Z")
Is your SCADA data working for you, or are you working for your data? :hammer\_and\_wrench: While Ignition SCADA is the gold standard for building a data foundation, turning those data points into actionable insights is s… --- ## [Any Suggestions for software for building wireframes?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-suggestions-for-software-for-building-wireframes/114991)
**Author:** [@travisaggiebrown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/travisaggiebrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-suggestions-for-software-for-building-wireframes/114991 "2026-04-09T22:35:43Z")
I’m hoping to get some recommendations for wireframing software. Our Ignition dev team is pretty small, and we often spend a lot of time trying to figure out what a new project is supposed to look like. Most requests fo… --- ## [Proper DateTime format to insert into a DATETIME mySQL field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proper-datetime-format-to-insert-into-a-datetime-mysql-field/113712)
**Author:** [@EDoepke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EDoepke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proper-datetime-format-to-insert-into-a-datetime-mysql-field/113712 "2026-04-09T17:08:16Z")
I am trying to log data on a daily basis, but for the previous day. I have created a Named Query to utilize a parameter for the date (which will be set to 1 day previous). When I “test” the named query and type in a da… --- ## [Ignition 8.3 Form Component Data Storage and Pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-form-component-data-storage-and-pipeline/114513)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Awais](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Muhammad_Awais)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-form-component-data-storage-and-pipeline/114513 "2026-04-08T12:41:38Z")
Hi All I am trying to learn this new form component and went thru docs/IU however I need support in figuring out how to store form information when its submitted. I have to build 50+ forms so please advise scalable sol… --- ## [Some alarms not showing in the Alarm Status Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/some-alarms-not-showing-in-the-alarm-status-table/114924)
**Author:** [@Travis.Dreier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Travis.Dreier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/some-alarms-not-showing-in-the-alarm-status-table/114924 "2026-04-07T21:38:18Z")
I have recently been using the system.alarm.acknowledge lately and have been writing the eventid to a separate table. This has led me to notice that some of the alarms that were once acknowledged fail to appear in the A… --- ## [MQTT Engine value not updating](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-value-not-updating/114913)
**Author:** [@xinru.tey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xinru.tey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-value-not-updating/114913 "2026-04-07T07:51:00Z")
The client side consists of Ignition Edge running inside APE with MQTT Transmission enabled. On the server side, there is an Ignition Server with MQTT Engine and MQTT Distributor / Broker. When a value is changed from … --- ## [BrightSign Players as Perspective Clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/brightsign-players-as-perspective-clients/64198)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/brightsign-players-as-perspective-clients/64198 "2026-04-06T21:25:23Z")
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