# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=32 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [Site License Cost](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/site-license-cost/82809)
**Author:** [@Eagel007](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eagel007)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/site-license-cost/82809 "2023-12-06T22:04:13Z")
Hi there, We have Ignition 8.1. We will be replicating and would like to use same Database and Ignition server for another site in different time zone. Do we need to purchase a site license? if so, how much would it co… --- ## [Web Dev file resource Max Size?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-file-resource-max-size/80353)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Vorel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jay_Vorel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-file-resource-max-size/80353 "2023-12-06T16:43:30Z")
I have a project that uses the video player component: (Perspective, Ignition v 8.1.25, Web Dev v 5.1.25). The video is stored on the ignition server and added as a file resource, the size is 146mb. The project never fin… --- ## [What is authentication provider?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-authentication-provider/82752)
**Author:** [@ignitionSL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ignitionSL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-authentication-provider/82752 "2023-12-05T23:57:12Z")
What is this authentication provider? --- ## [Need to install version 8.1.17 Windows64 Installer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-install-version-8-1-17-windows64-installer/82664)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Elliott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-install-version-8-1-17-windows64-installer/82664 "2023-12-04T16:05:02Z")
I will be using Vision Client Launcher but need this specific version of the Ignition program. Where can I find this earlier version on the website? --- ## [Looking for some course recommendations ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-some-course-recommendations/82637)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Lam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Lam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-some-course-recommendations/82637 "2023-12-04T05:57:55Z")
Hi all, I’m looking to use ignition to build an interface that retrieves and displays information from the SQL server. The interface would allow me to add a location label to the data. The data is then sent back to my S… --- ## [Defining multiple tags for use in a script for a button on an action](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/defining-multiple-tags-for-use-in-a-script-for-a-button-on-an-action/82629)
**Author:** [@Jarrod\_Woodall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jarrod_Woodall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/defining-multiple-tags-for-use-in-a-script-for-a-button-on-an-action/82629 "2023-12-03T13:23:39Z")
Hi All, Just general enquiry on what the best way to go about this is. I'm having issues with a script which has let me to this question. If i need write to say 8 tags from a UDT in a script do you bring them in as ta… --- ## [Ignition to Arduino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-to-arduino/25760)
**Author:** [@miculacristianradu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miculacristianradu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-to-arduino/25760 "2023-12-03T03:50:49Z")
Hello guys, Have anybody tried to use Arduino boards with Ignition software? If yes, how Ignition can acces the inputs and outputs of Arduino? Arduino is linked via tags, like PLC’s? Thank you!! --- ## [Powermonitor 5000 not giving tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powermonitor-5000-not-giving-tags/82491)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Kossler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jared_Kossler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powermonitor-5000-not-giving-tags/82491 "2023-12-01T13:35:24Z")
I am pretty new to a lot of this and I am stuck. I have a Powermonitor 5000 and have used the Allen Bradly SLC driver after seeing another topic that was having a similar issue with a Powermonitor 1000, I have also trie… --- ## [Resolution for Error: Must declare the variable "@P0"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resolution-for-error-must-declare-the-variable-p0/17020)
**Author:** [@Lalillo1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lalillo1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resolution-for-error-must-declare-the-variable-p0/17020 "2018-02-16T21:16:21Z")
I was running a query Script when a pressed button is pressed: ColumnTableName = system.tag.read("WaterJet/BarcodeBTableName").value ColumnIDName = system.tag.read("WaterJet/BarcodeBColIDname").value ColumnIDvalue = … --- ## [Opinion on when to update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opinion-on-when-to-update/82580)
**Author:** [@eddie\_johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eddie_johnson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opinion-on-when-to-update/82580 "2023-12-01T16:18:32Z")
My current system is version 8.1.29 using Perspective, not Vision. How do you decide if it's worth upgrading to 8.1.34? --- ## [Modbus RTU Communication with an RTAC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-communication-with-an-rtac/82561)
**Author:** [@Sukh\_Virk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sukh_Virk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-communication-with-an-rtac/82561 "2023-11-30T22:04:52Z")
Hi, I am trying to integrate a Micom P521 Modbus/RTU relay to an SEL-3555. The P521 talks perfectly to Modscan software. But it doesn't respond to the RTAC. RTAC is configured well and I checked with SEL. I send them the… --- ## [What does this half tag symbol mean?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-does-this-half-tag-symbol-mean/82553)
**Author:** [@PaloAuto33](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PaloAuto33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-does-this-half-tag-symbol-mean/82553 "2023-11-30T20:15:47Z")
Using 8.1.13 Can't find a reference for this symbol in the tag browser. What does it mean??? --- ## [Trend view for boolean in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trend-view-for-boolean-in-perspective/82534)
**Author:** [@rfolkes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfolkes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trend-view-for-boolean-in-perspective/82534 "2023-11-30T18:25:08Z")
Looking for how to show trending for Boolean values in perspective. All I have seen shows the axis labels as numerical values only. Looking for something similar to vision where axis labels can be set to something like… --- ## [Establishing a connection between Azure server and Airlink](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/establishing-a-connection-between-azure-server-and-airlink/82432)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/establishing-a-connection-between-azure-server-and-airlink/82432 "2023-11-29T19:50:54Z")
I have an an Azure server running an instance of Ignition. I have an Airlink RV55 in the field. I am able to send messages from the server to the airlink however the return status update never gets back to me. A timeout … --- ## [Gateway Event - Time Date, add day for tomorrow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-time-date-add-day-for-tomorrow/82479)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Markee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mike_Markee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-time-date-add-day-for-tomorrow/82479 "2023-11-29T16:39:09Z")
I am trying to add a day when the shifts turns tomorrow. The current system has people put in the start and end time in a string format. I have it working up until I use timedelta(days=1). HSGLHourEndTime = HSGLHourEn… --- ## [Canary Labs or Ignition Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/canary-labs-or-ignition-historian/82440)
**Author:** [@Yousef\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yousef_Ali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/canary-labs-or-ignition-historian/82440 "2023-11-28T19:52:30Z")
Question for clarification, When we should decide to go for Canary labs Historian ? What's the advantages of Canary Labs than Ignition historian? --- ## [EAM Module Importing Licenses - Duplicate licenses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-module-importing-licenses-duplicate-licenses/82425)
**Author:** [@Nate\_Lobik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nate_Lobik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-module-importing-licenses-duplicate-licenses/82425 "2023-11-28T16:28:09Z")
I imported a large number of licenses using the comma separated format in the EAM license management module. This ended up creating a ton of duplicates. I checked the string I used to list out all of the licenses and the… --- ## [Changing Email address on Forums](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-email-address-on-forums/12245)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-email-address-on-forums/12245 "2023-11-27T22:37:21Z")
I have an e-mail address that is linked to my previous employer that I'd like to update, but whenever I put in my new e-mail address on the forums and type in the same password I just used to login, it tells me the passw… --- ## [Querying all Out of Spec data from all tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querying-all-out-of-spec-data-from-all-tables/82397)
**Author:** [@Kiyara\_Hill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kiyara_Hill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querying-all-out-of-spec-data-from-all-tables/82397 "2023-11-27T20:04:26Z")
Hi Everyone, My company uses Ignition as a form application to input all data from hourly quality checks for Production, QA, and Warehouse. Each specific test has its own table. Database is separated by plant. I got a … --- ## [Need to draw a very simple box that I can change the color of](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-draw-a-very-simple-box-that-i-can-change-the-color-of/82388)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Curry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Evan_Curry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-draw-a-very-simple-box-that-i-can-change-the-color-of/82388 "2023-11-27T19:52:15Z")
Hey all, I'm looking to create a couple very simple boxes on an HMI screen to show whether a piece of equipment is on/off or faulted. Any ideas? I saw a couple posts about a drawing editor or tool being brough into pe… --- ## [Modbus addresses for DEIF MIC-2 MK II](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addresses-for-deif-mic-2-mk-ii/82351)
**Author:** [@cthn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cthn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addresses-for-deif-mic-2-mk-ii/82351 "2023-11-25T21:44:55Z")
Hello, I have to communicate with a DEIF MIC-2 MK II via Modbus communication, but I didn't find in any documentation a table that lists for each measurement data its address, so I'm looking for it --- ## [How to read a Numeric label value to a tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-a-numeric-label-value-to-a-tag/82333)
**Author:** [@Faz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-a-numeric-label-value-to-a-tag/82333 "2023-11-24T19:30:12Z")
I have a numeric label that is populated by a named query. I want to get this value to control another tag. What is the best way to do this? Any idea is much appreciated. --- ## [Scan cycle in Ignition Edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scan-cycle-in-ignition-edge/82284)
**Author:** [@Bijith\_Balaji](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bijith_Balaji)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scan-cycle-in-ignition-edge/82284 "2023-11-23T09:58:42Z")
How we can increase or decrease the scan cycle in ignition edge. --- ## [Reset Gateway web](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reset-gateway-web/82110)
**Author:** [@Francisco\_Javier\_Ort](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Francisco_Javier_Ort)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reset-gateway-web/82110 "2023-11-23T08:48:17Z")
Hi everyone, I cannot reset the gateway. I had a username and password, and I imported another file with .gwbk extension and it has imported another username and password with its projects. How can I reset everything a… --- ## [Best way to get correct error messages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-get-correct-error-messages/82215)
**Author:** [@jason.schwenk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jason.schwenk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-get-correct-error-messages/82215 "2023-11-22T11:37:59Z")
So I have an excel file with 60 or so error codes and associated messages. What would be the best way to read the error code value and get the associated description for display on my vision screen? Partial list for ill… --- ## [Alarm and Event value query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-and-event-value-query/55755)
**Author:** [@jerry\_vikara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jerry_vikara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-and-event-value-query/55755 "2023-11-21T14:48:15Z")
I want to run a query from outside Ignition on the MySQL database to get the active alarms and the event value that trigger the event. I am able to get the Active alarms and the Timestamp by this query. ‘SELECT \* FROM… --- ## [OPC UA Connection Faulted Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-faulted-issue/82041)
**Author:** [@Aravind\_G](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aravind_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-faulted-issue/82041 "2023-11-20T11:59:12Z")
HI, I'm facing opc ua connection issue, can someone help me with this UaException: status=Bad\_SecurityChecksFailed, message=status=Bad\_SecurityChecksFailed, description=An error occurred verifying security. at org.ecl… --- ## [\[IGN-2420\] Way to prevent script from running when popup view loads?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-2420-way-to-prevent-script-from-running-when-popup-view-loads/61322)
**Author:** [@rvaught](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rvaught)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-2420-way-to-prevent-script-from-running-when-popup-view-loads/61322 "2023-11-17T22:19:04Z")
A View with a custom property, the property has a transform script, the transform script executes multiple times (3 times) each time the view loads. Is there a way to block/prevent the script from running when the view … --- ## [Keypad entry system that Ignition can connect to](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keypad-entry-system-that-ignition-can-connect-to/82059)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keypad-entry-system-that-ignition-can-connect-to/82059 "2023-11-17T18:14:14Z")
Good morning, Has anyone used a keypad entry system that Ignition can interface with? The user would type in their badge ID and Ignition would log that event. An ethernet/IP solution would be ideal but I can work with … --- ## [Onclick rotation animation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onclick-rotation-animation/81364)
**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onclick-rotation-animation/81364 "2023-11-17T14:57:01Z")
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