# Ignition Early Access **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=44 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [New in 8.0.6: Component Rotation Improvements](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-in-8-0-6-component-rotation-improvements/29502)
**Author:** [@mperkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mperkins)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-in-8-0-6-component-rotation-improvements/29502 "2019-11-25T23:52:11Z")
New in 8.0.6 are tools for Component Rotation These tools, and the rotation position property only apply to Components whose parent is a Coordinate Container. The rotation property has been moved from META to POSITION,… --- ## [\[Bug-15009\]Popup persistence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15009-popup-persistence/30216)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15009-popup-persistence/30216 "2019-11-25T20:22:44Z")
This behavior is confirmed on a server running 8.05 I have a project where I have a series of screens that have breakpoint containers for their root container. The large version opens a popup to display active alarms. … --- ## [system.util.playSoundClip not working?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-playsoundclip-not-working/30164)
**Author:** [@ntsib](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ntsib)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-playsoundclip-not-working/30164 "2019-11-25T20:17:40Z")
Hello Forum, I am trying to play a sound every time an alarm is going active but i cant get it very well, my main problem is that i have a lot of alarms (about 3000) so i cant get it through a single soundplayer compone… --- ## [User being granted a Security Level that no longer exists - according to "Test Login"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-being-granted-a-security-level-that-no-longer-exists-according-to-test-login/30210)
**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-being-granted-a-security-level-that-no-longer-exists-according-to-test-login/30210 "2019-11-25T16:30:46Z")
Using the “test login” functionality for an IDP in the Gateway, I’m seeing these security levels being granted to a user: I had created the “Customers” level and later deleted it and added “Customer”, effectively rena… --- ## [Disabled UDT still has enabled tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-udt-still-has-enabled-tags/30195)
**Author:** [@DaveD24](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DaveD24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-udt-still-has-enabled-tags/30195 "2019-11-24T16:03:09Z")
When UDT is disabled in Ignition 8 only the top level tags within the UDT become disabled, any tags within sub folders remain enabled, OPC tag values continue to update. Tested in version 8.0.7 Nightly (2019-11-22) --- ## [Alternative function for system.security.validateUser() in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternative-function-for-system-security-validateuser-in-perspective/30193)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternative-function-for-system-security-validateuser-in-perspective/30193 "2019-11-23T18:17:02Z")
Hello What is the alternative function for system.security.validateUser() in perspective? I need to check current user without login() he/she again by checking his password. --- ## ["Timestamp Source" option is missing for Tag History in Ignition v8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timestamp-source-option-is-missing-for-tag-history-in-ignition-v8/30194)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timestamp-source-option-is-missing-for-tag-history-in-ignition-v8/30194 "2019-11-23T16:57:54Z")
Hello In ignition 7.9, there is "timestamp source" option which I can select between system and value for getting time stamp of tag in Tag History. In ignition 8, there is no such option in Tag History, so I wonder how… --- ## [Passing Tag Path into Page From Horizontal Menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tag-path-into-page-from-horizontal-menu/29264)
**Author:** [@christopher.green](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.green)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tag-path-into-page-from-horizontal-menu/29264 "2019-11-22T17:08:06Z")
I have a view that I have configured that accepts a tag path to indirectly animate graphics and I’m trying to configure a page to use this as a primary view and still pass the path through. Is there a way to pass a tag … --- ## [Perspective - Bidrectional binding failure - StringArray\[0\] textfield](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-bidrectional-binding-failure-stringarray-0-textfield/30122)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-bidrectional-binding-failure-stringarray-0-textfield/30122 "2019-11-22T17:06:05Z")
Please help me know how to update a tag from textfield value. I tried checking bidirectional box hoping that when I clicked in a field, made an edit, then clicked or tabbed out that it would update the tag. It doesn’t i… --- ## [Perspective button - write to indirect tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-button-write-to-indirect-tag/22749)
**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-button-write-to-indirect-tag/22749 "2019-11-22T16:14:58Z")
I have a button which, when clicked, should write a 1 to the “Start” tag in a particular UDT. instance. The desired instance is defined by a view parameter: tagPath. As far as I can tell, at this stage we have to manuall… --- ## [Abandoned OPC subscriptions after deleting UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/abandoned-opc-subscriptions-after-deleting-udt/30167)
**Author:** [@DaveD24](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DaveD24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/abandoned-opc-subscriptions-after-deleting-udt/30167 "2019-11-22T10:44:32Z")
If an OPC tag within a UDT, is referenced else where within same UDT via an Expression Tag, when the UDT is deleted the OPC subscription remains and can only be removed by resting the gateway, if the Expression referenc… --- ## [\[BUG-14342\] Table highlight get stuck on top row of perspective table when you hover away](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14342-table-highlight-get-stuck-on-top-row-of-perspective-table-when-you-hover-away/25986)
**Author:** [@nburt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nburt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14342-table-highlight-get-stuck-on-top-row-of-perspective-table-when-you-hover-away/25986 "2019-11-21T20:11:29Z")
When hovering over the top row of a table and then moving the mouse away from the table, the top row remains highlighted. 8.0.2 official release, Chrome --- ## [\[Bug 15510\] 8.0.7 errorBox and warningBox don't take in account desktop like messageBox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15510-8-0-7-errorbox-and-warningbox-dont-take-in-account-desktop-like-messagebox/30140)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15510-8-0-7-errorbox-and-warningbox-dont-take-in-account-desktop-like-messagebox/30140 "2019-11-21T17:52:52Z")
@Paul.Scott , @awalker In Ignition 8.0.7-nightly and Ignition 7.9.12, errorBox and warninBox message don’t take in account the desktop like messageBox With 2 desktop open, and a button action Performed, errorBox and … --- ## [\[bug\] Routes - Problem copying font input stream](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-routes-problem-copying-font-input-stream/23262)
**Author:** [@code\_skin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/code_skin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-routes-problem-copying-font-input-stream/23262 "2019-11-20T21:22:23Z")
build: b2019031202 os: win 10 pro I’m not sure exactly what caused this npe but I think it was when I was trying to copy a cell values from a Table component. No rush on this but I wanted to relay. Routes 12Mar201… --- ## [\[BUG-13815, 15230\]Components showing stale tag overlay when they first appear in a window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13815-15230-components-showing-stale-tag-overlay-when-they-first-appear-in-a-window/26298)
**Author:** [@jose.granero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jose.granero)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13815-15230-components-showing-stale-tag-overlay-when-they-first-appear-in-a-window/26298 "2019-11-20T18:39:36Z")
We are experiencing a strange lag when switching from one display to another in Ignition Edge V8.0.2, where for an unknown reason, the components display visual overlays regardless of the nature of the tags bound to them… --- ## [\[FEATURE-14734\] Perspective Time Series Chart - No Pen Legend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14734-perspective-time-series-chart-no-pen-legend/27476)
**Author:** [@vcgasman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vcgasman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14734-perspective-time-series-chart-no-pen-legend/27476 "2019-11-19T20:04:02Z")
There is not anywhere to configure a legend for what each pen and color represents. I understand that using the x trace feature shows what each pen is named in the series data, but if xTrace is not visible, or, I am vie… --- ## [\[Feature-14698\] Autorange Axes on Perspective Time Series Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14698-autorange-axes-on-perspective-time-series-chart/30066)
**Author:** [@andytimc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andytimc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14698-autorange-axes-on-perspective-time-series-chart/30066 "2019-11-19T19:55:23Z")
Is it possible to auto-range the axes on a time series chart? I am trying to build a Time Series Chart with two AXES. One for flow rate and one for pressure. I’d like it to autorange the high scale and set the low scale … --- ## [\[BUG-15454\] Value of String Array tag not saving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15454-value-of-string-array-tag-not-saving/30081)
**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15454-value-of-string-array-tag-not-saving/30081 "2019-11-19T16:25:22Z")
So I’m currently running a Trial version of Ignition and don’t currently have a license available yet. Our company has other licenses, but we’re testing stuff out right now and there’s no license provisioned for my use a… --- ## [SRContext / historyManager in 8.0 from a gateway scoped script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/srcontext-historymanager-in-8-0-from-a-gateway-scoped-script/30078)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/srcontext-historymanager-in-8-0-from-a-gateway-scoped-script/30078 "2019-11-19T13:06:30Z")
I try to convert SRContext.get() from 7.9 to 8.0 In my case I need to access the historyManager in a gateway scoped script … from com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway import SRContext context = SRContext.get() conn… --- ## [\[BUG-15473\] system.tag.writeSynchronous conversion with bad timeout?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15473-system-tag-writesynchronous-conversion-with-bad-timeout/30049)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15473-system-tag-writesynchronous-conversion-with-bad-timeout/30049 "2019-11-18T19:11:44Z")
@mgross,@awalker I upgrade a 7.9.12 application to 8.0.7 nigthly value = 10 eqtPath = "...." system.tag.writeSynchronous("%s/TR/ADMPORTS" % eqtPath,value,5) system.tag.writeSynchronous trigger some Timeout error in 8.… --- ## [Ignition 8 Vision project can't print to HP 8610 Printer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-vision-project-cant-print-to-hp-8610-printer/28699)
**Author:** [@danieltalbot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danieltalbot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-vision-project-cant-print-to-hp-8610-printer/28699 "2019-10-01T14:29:10Z")
I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this issue? We have four HP OfficeJet 8610 printers and none of them can be printed to from Ignition version 8.0.4. --- ## [Popups on phone resolution landscape do not get scrollbars](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popups-on-phone-resolution-landscape-do-not-get-scrollbars/30009)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popups-on-phone-resolution-landscape-do-not-get-scrollbars/30009 "2019-11-15T20:23:58Z")
This is in version 8.05 I’m testing a perspective app that’s using some modal popups. It’s working great in most situations but when I have a modal popup active on a phone and flip the phone to be in landscape I don’t … --- ## [Force perspective charts don't show bad quality tag in chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-perspective-charts-dont-show-bad-quality-tag-in-chart/29901)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-perspective-charts-dont-show-bad-quality-tag-in-chart/29901 "2019-11-13T04:38:40Z")
Hello, Both XY chart and time series chart draw line in chart when the tag quality is bad. I need like vision chart component when I don’t have valid value for tag the empty that space. --- ## [\[bug-15455\]addDevice zeroBasedAddressing not working properly on upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15455-adddevice-zerobasedaddressing-not-working-properly-on-upgrade/29925)
**Author:** [@jpark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jpark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-15455-adddevice-zerobasedaddressing-not-working-properly-on-upgrade/29925 "2019-11-14T22:34:17Z")
I’ve tried both zeroBaseAddressing and oneBasedAddressing on addDevice, but the device created is always set to True. 8.0.6 RC1 --- ## [8.0.7 nightly with fix from 8.0.6 merged?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-7-nightly-with-fix-from-8-0-6-merged/29964)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-7-nightly-with-fix-from-8-0-6-merged/29964 "2019-11-14T20:19:07Z")
Does 8.0.7 nightly ever contrains all fix merged from 8.0.6 final ? --- ## [Tab Container Memory Issue?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-container-memory-issue/29963)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-container-memory-issue/29963 "2019-11-14T19:54:16Z")
Hey, I’m experience some weird memory usage on one of my views. After starting a new session and going straight to the page in question, memory usage looks like this: The view contains a time series chart on top, a… --- ## [Alarm Event Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-event-data/29955)
**Author:** [@luke1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luke1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-event-data/29955 "2019-11-14T16:11:26Z")
Hi guys, apologies if this has been explained elsewhere! I did a search but could not see anything like my thoughts. I want to learn more about the behaviour of alarms in ignition, so i have been watching the SQL data en… --- ## [Need help to create Fill between lines in XY chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-help-to-create-fill-between-lines-in-xy-chart/29903)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-help-to-create-fill-between-lines-in-xy-chart/29903 "2019-11-14T15:59:32Z")
Hello What properties in XY chart I should manipulate to make it like Fill between lines like demo project? --- ## [Scalable hexagonal grid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scalable-hexagonal-grid/29947)
**Author:** [@RadicalRumin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RadicalRumin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scalable-hexagonal-grid/29947 "2019-11-14T13:08:35Z")
Our UI designer has designed a new homepage for our projects. It features a grid of hexagons that serve as buttons. After loggin in certain hexagons will light up depending on the person who logged in. Pretty cool! Howe… --- ## [Tag history forward slowly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-history-forward-slowly/29906)
**Author:** [@liuwf2139](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liuwf2139)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-history-forward-slowly/29906 "2019-11-14T00:46:56Z")
Hi, I’m using ignition 8.05 to developing project, today I find the history didn’t forward database quickly, through Table component, I observe that when the time is 2019-11-13 18:32:31, the table shows as follows: w… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=43) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=45)