# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Troubleshooting SQL congestion of time series chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/troubleshooting-sql-congestion-of-time-series-chart/114788)
**Author:** [@tinhuy176](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tinhuy176)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/troubleshooting-sql-congestion-of-time-series-chart/114788 "2026-04-03T21:21:10Z")
My time series chart has trouble with connecting to SQL. I have clicked multiple times into the flex (column) component. Please help me troubleshoot the problem. I think the problem happened because the chart meets troub… --- ## [Industrial PCs vs normal computers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/industrial-pcs-vs-normal-computers/114701)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/industrial-pcs-vs-normal-computers/114701 "2026-03-28T05:32:18Z")
So hoping to get some input on hardware choices for ignition systems, both edge installs and full gateways. I have been looking at industrial pcs from onlogic and others as well as regular IT type computers from Dell or … --- ## [Rice Lakes 720i](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rice-lakes-720i/114698)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Higgins1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_Higgins1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rice-lakes-720i/114698 "2026-03-26T17:02:13Z")
I am trying to read the weight from a Rice Lakes 720i scale using a TCP driver. The message is reading strange data. Has anybody done this before? --- ## [Linux help, access gateway via ssh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-help-access-gateway-via-ssh/114687)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-help-access-gateway-via-ssh/114687 "2026-03-26T15:41:14Z")
Set up a Ubuntu server in a virtualbox VM today. Im very green with the whole command line interaction with a computer, and VMs, and Linux in general. I believe I got ignition successfully installed after some Google fu.… --- ## [IA Java documentation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ia-java-documentation/114693)
**Author:** [@sanjanakrishnamurthy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sanjanakrishnamurthy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ia-java-documentation/114693 "2026-03-26T12:56:26Z")
files.inductiveautomation.com - Does this link not work for anyone else? Until just yesterday, it was working fine but now, I get this - Link might be outdated. Does anyone know similar documentations? --- ## [Color of dropdown selected field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-of-dropdown-selected-field/70643)
**Author:** [@FIRDOSE\_MUNEER\_FATHI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/FIRDOSE_MUNEER_FATHI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-of-dropdown-selected-field/70643 "2026-03-26T09:40:13Z")
Hi. We have created a page in which we have used dropdown. in few browsers dropdown selected label is reflecting as white color inplace of blue colour.i would be greatfull if someone can help me in regards with correct… --- ## [Question for the integrators](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-for-the-integrators/114667)
**Author:** [@tgarrison](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tgarrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-for-the-integrators/114667 "2026-03-25T15:04:14Z")
How are you setting up your laptops? I'm currently running Win11, initially with everything installed directly on it. And that quickly has become a headache. And then I needed VMs to run XP since had to fire up Concep… --- ## [Export project roles dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-project-roles-dataset/114624)
**Author:** [@rodney.oliveira1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rodney.oliveira1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-project-roles-dataset/114624 "2026-03-23T18:35:13Z")
Is there any way to export a dataset with the all the projects and their client required roles, similar with the page “configure \> security \> user,roles”, instead of opening each project and checking in the properties on… --- ## [Introduction of Ignition in a real industrial environment (ceramic/terracotta manufacturing)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/introduction-of-ignition-in-a-real-industrial-environment-ceramic-terracotta-manufacturing/114592)
**Author:** [@giovanni.avezzano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giovanni.avezzano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/introduction-of-ignition-in-a-real-industrial-environment-ceramic-terracotta-manufacturing/114592 "2026-03-21T05:04:12Z")
Hello everyone, we are evaluating the introduction of Ignition in a real industrial environment (ceramic/terracotta manufacturing). This is not a job position, but a project-based collaboration. Context: existing p… --- ## [Perspective Alarm Status Table Sort Order](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-status-table-sort-order/59385)
**Author:** [@Cody\_Miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cody_Miller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-status-table-sort-order/59385 "2026-03-20T00:06:41Z")
Hi, I am just wondering if you can sort alarms in the alarm status table so that it goes active unacknowledged, active acknowledged, clear unacknowledged, clear acknowledged. Currently my active acknowledged is coming fi… --- ## [Do-More BRX OPC-UA Server, Incorrect values when exposing more than ~240 Items](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/do-more-brx-opc-ua-server-incorrect-values-when-exposing-more-than-240-items/114557)
**Author:** [@ryan.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryan.white)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/do-more-brx-opc-ua-server-incorrect-values-when-exposing-more-than-240-items/114557 "2026-03-19T15:23:30Z")
Ignition 8.1.44 We are connecting to the OPC-UA server on a BRX BX-DM1E-36ED23-D PLC via their OPC-UA option module. We started to notice that PLC values reported by the PLC programming software were not matching the v… --- ## [Showing a Video stream from a web based camera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/showing-a-video-stream-from-a-web-based-camera/38999)
**Author:** [@bob.cappelletti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bob.cappelletti)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/showing-a-video-stream-from-a-web-based-camera/38999 "2026-03-18T21:43:26Z")
I have a FLIR A400 IR camera that has a web interface. Can that be shown on a screen? --- ## [Job opportunity Senior Ignition Developer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/job-opportunity-senior-ignition-developer/105401)
**Author:** [@Craig\_webber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Craig_webber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/job-opportunity-senior-ignition-developer/105401 "2026-03-18T14:32:31Z")
Hi everyone I couldn't find any rules against job postings here, so I thought I’d give this a shot — especially since this community might just have the kind of talent we’re looking for! Apologies to admins if it's not … --- ## [Unique serial number to define outfeed count or waste](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unique-serial-number-to-define-outfeed-count-or-waste/114535)
**Author:** [@batman01793](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batman01793)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unique-serial-number-to-define-outfeed-count-or-waste/114535 "2026-03-18T13:01:19Z")
I have a line where our machine will not output a state change for rework . Meaning I get good outfeed counts when an item is passed through more than once . We are seeing issues where the line has packed 15 physical i… --- ## [Groov Rio not connecting to Ignition Modbus TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/groov-rio-not-connecting-to-ignition-modbus-tcp/114531)
**Author:** [@Garron\_Miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Garron_Miller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/groov-rio-not-connecting-to-ignition-modbus-tcp/114531 "2026-03-18T05:45:34Z")
Having trouble with a Groov Rio from Opto 22. I'm having trouble connecting to Ignition. I have included the Groov information and Ignition Modbus TCP setup. The status is also connecting, then says disconnected, then cy… --- ## [Mycronic SMT connector for ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mycronic-smt-connector-for-ignition/88119)
**Author:** [@batman01793](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batman01793)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mycronic-smt-connector-for-ignition/88119 "2026-03-17T22:11:55Z")
Hi I am about to do some discovery work on connecting a line of SMT pick and place machines to ignition as part of an MES Does anyone have any advice on connectors for pulling machine information from these machines? L… --- ## [Has anyone ever attempted to make Ignition run Doom?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/has-anyone-ever-attempted-to-make-ignition-run-doom/62231)
**Author:** [@awaege1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awaege1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/has-anyone-ever-attempted-to-make-ignition-run-doom/62231 "2026-03-16T08:06:29Z")
Every year my company does an event where we have 24 hours to build some innovative new project. This year we had a group put together a really cool simulator that used the Unreal Engine 5 connected to an Ignition perspe… --- ## [Perspective Grants User Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-grants-user-component/114473)
**Author:** [@n099y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/n099y)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-grants-user-component/114473 "2026-03-12T21:41:41Z")
I have been looking for a user grant component in exchange or similar, but I cannot seem to find any information on it. Is the only way to change User Grants in ignition by using the Gateway Config ? --- ## [Importing Alarm Configuration for MQTT Engine Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-alarm-configuration-for-mqtt-engine-tags/114413)
**Author:** [@ckotadiya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ckotadiya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-alarm-configuration-for-mqtt-engine-tags/114413 "2026-03-10T08:06:00Z")
Hello, We are currently publishing data from AWS Greengrass (AWS IoT) and receiving it in Ignition through MQTT Distributor and MQTT Engine (Cirrus Link). We have configured alarms on MQTT tags in Ignition. Please r… --- ## [SSLHandshakeException when attempting to send email](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sslhandshakeexception-when-attempting-to-send-email/114401)
**Author:** [@wbeyrem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wbeyrem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sslhandshakeexception-when-attempting-to-send-email/114401 "2026-03-09T17:37:45Z")
Hi, I have this issue when I'm trying to test sending email notification from ignition@mg.soylutions.ca As per the error message is like an issue with the certificate javax.mail.MessagingException: Could not connect t… --- ## [Redundancy vs raid or both? Opinions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-vs-raid-or-both-opinions/114381)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-vs-raid-or-both-opinions/114381 "2026-03-09T16:10:07Z")
I am doing my research in regards to proposing an ignition system and I need to have an opinion on how best to ensure data reliability. Im more on the electrician side of SCADA engineer though. So I need opinions from mo… --- ## [Not receiving Ignition University Credential certificate even though status shows "Earned"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-receiving-ignition-university-credential-certificate-even-though-status-shows-earned/110880)
**Author:** [@chilmesantosh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chilmesantosh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-receiving-ignition-university-credential-certificate-even-though-status-shows-earned/110880 "2026-03-09T06:42:04Z")
I recently completed the Ignition University Credential – 8.3 IU Credential. In my Inductive University account, the credential status shows as “Earned.” However, I have not received the certificate in the Training → Cre… --- ## [Backup protocols](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/backup-protocols/114382)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/backup-protocols/114382 "2026-03-08T04:00:48Z")
Just wondering what others thoughts are on backup protocols for regulated systems like my example of water/wastewater. I need to develop a policy for us. I just looked at CISA and they recommend 2 backups on different me… --- ## [Error to connect PLC KV8000 OPC UA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-to-connect-plc-kv8000-opc-ua/114340)
**Author:** [@jromero2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jromero2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-to-connect-plc-kv8000-opc-ua/114340 "2026-03-05T15:38:52Z")
Hello everyone, I tried to connect my Keyence PLC model KV8000 in the way mentioned in the following link Connecting Ignition to Keyence PLCs using OPC-UA | Corso Systems , but I get this error. Does anyone know if … --- ## [Tag value in engHigh using relative tag path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-in-enghigh-using-relative-tag-path/68872)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-in-enghigh-using-relative-tag-path/68872 "2026-03-05T00:16:59Z")
Can't figure out why this is giving me fits, so I figured I'd hit up the experts! Trying to input the value from a tag using a relative tag path in engHigh.. --- ## [Alarm appears in Alarm Journal but not in Alarm Status Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-appears-in-alarm-journal-but-not-in-alarm-status-table/114321)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Kwok](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin_Kwok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-appears-in-alarm-journal-but-not-in-alarm-status-table/114321 "2026-03-04T19:52:15Z")
Hi all, I noticed an odd issue with the Alarm Status table. I was looking for a specific alarm in the Alarm Status table and found that it was nowhere to be found despite having no filters applied. However, when I check… --- ## [Controls Engineer opportunity available](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controls-engineer-opportunity-available/114319)
**Author:** [@sallyh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sallyh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controls-engineer-opportunity-available/114319 "2026-03-04T16:40:18Z")
Systems Integrator in Central Valley, CA - near Stockton - looking for an Ignition-certified Controls Engineer. Heavy Ignition development, manufacturing clients, hands-on role. Must be authorized to work in the US (no s… --- ## [Anyone successfully using version control and CI/CD for automation in your company?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-successfully-using-version-control-and-ci-cd-for-automation-in-your-company/108294)
**Author:** [@Guillermo\_Piedra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Guillermo_Piedra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-successfully-using-version-control-and-ci-cd-for-automation-in-your-company/108294 "2026-03-03T14:46:16Z")
We're dabbling with the idea of versioning our projects by using either Github, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps as our repo service by referencing this article. I wanted to know if there are any real cases of Git, version c… --- ## [Integrating .NET REST API with Ignition Perspective for real-time membership validation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-net-rest-api-with-ignition-perspective-for-real-time-membership-validation/114264)
**Author:** [@nesitad31](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nesitad31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-net-rest-api-with-ignition-perspective-for-real-time-membership-validation/114264 "2026-03-02T19:24:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently developing a system using .NET (ASP.NET Core) with an Oracle backend. The system exposes a REST API for validation and status checks. Specifically, this is for a digital membership card solutio… --- ## [Georgia Landmarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/georgia-landmarks/114203)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Taylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/georgia-landmarks/114203 "2026-02-27T03:59:29Z")
When visiting Georgia, one must take in the most important place to visit, the Georgia Aquarium? No, the Rock City Gardens? No, World of Coca-Cola? a close second. This was my choice. thanks for lunch Phil, all ways gre… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=5)