# Ignition Early Access **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=69 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 70 --- ## [Perspective container for pan and zoom view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-container-for-pan-and-zoom-view/21442)
**Author:** [@chris.roys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.roys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-container-for-pan-and-zoom-view/21442 "2019-03-28T09:52:03Z")
Hello Is anyone here check the zoom and pan in perspective? Is it possible to bind visibility property's of component to zoom level in perspective? Please share your experience and which contanier is best for this. The … --- ## [\[Bug\] Top level of nav tree not dissapearing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-top-level-of-nav-tree-not-dissapearing/23632)
**Author:** [@andrewbrown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrewbrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-top-level-of-nav-tree-not-dissapearing/23632 "2019-03-27T23:52:34Z")
I have found the following issue when rendering a multi tier nav component. This has come from the default project skeleton with me adding an extra layer to navigation. see below screen shots for configuration. issue. … --- ## [\[BUG-13269\] SFC Enclosing chart element not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13269-sfc-enclosing-chart-element-not-working/23537)
**Author:** [@mik977](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mik977)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13269-sfc-enclosing-chart-element-not-working/23537 "2019-03-27T23:10:37Z")
SFC Enclosing chart not working. Steps to reproduce: Create simple chart with only the begin and end called ChartA. Create another chart called ChartB with 3 elements, begin, the Enclosing chart (pointed to ChartA) an… --- ## [\[BUG-12388\] Custom library visibility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12388-custom-library-visibility/21809)
**Author:** [@andrea.morando](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.morando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12388-custom-library-visibility/21809 "2019-03-27T23:09:05Z")
Hi, in the beta build b2019010702, I found an error in using the binding script of a component. As an example, in the binding of a label component I use the following script: I call the class “Label” written in the… --- ## [\[Question\] Program revision control?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-program-revision-control/21379)
**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-program-revision-control/21379 "2019-03-27T17:59:18Z")
I haven't seen anything with program revision control yet (or if it has been posted it didn't click). Can you please direct me to where that information is for 8.0 or comment on it? --- ## [\[question\] renaming components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-renaming-components/23533)
**Author:** [@BumbleBeeTuna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BumbleBeeTuna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-renaming-components/23533 "2019-03-27T17:39:53Z")
Renaming at the component level is grayed out; is this on purpose? --- ## [Expression Binding Functions - Dates are now Floating Point Numbers in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-functions-dates-are-now-floating-point-numbers-in-vision/23615)
**Author:** [@hodgins.e](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hodgins.e)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-functions-dates-are-now-floating-point-numbers-in-vision/23615 "2019-03-27T16:39:54Z")
I’ve noticed the Expression Bindings for dates return doubles now. For example: getYear({Root Container.Date Range.endDate}) Would return 2019.0 as in 7.9 it would return 2019. Just wondering if it’s going to remain … --- ## [\[BUG-13327,13328\] Security level rules remain active for deleted security levels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13327-13328-security-level-rules-remain-active-for-deleted-security-levels/23582)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13327-13328-security-level-rules-remain-active-for-deleted-security-levels/23582 "2019-03-27T16:02:51Z")
I was playing around with security level rules on a recent nightly build (b2019031902), and deleted some levels that had rules on one of my identity providers. The next time I did a test login on that identity provider,… --- ## [Undo doesn't work for moving object in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/undo-doesnt-work-for-moving-object-in-perspective/23644)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/undo-doesnt-work-for-moving-object-in-perspective/23644 "2019-03-27T14:42:37Z")
Hello I try to do some manipulation like scaling and moving of a shape in perspective but each time i want to undo my last modification the system delete the shape.(I insert the svg shape) for native persspective compo… --- ## [\[BUG\] tags.eventscripts.dispatcher Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-tags-eventscripts-dispatcher-error/23608)
**Author:** [@andrea.morando](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.morando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-tags-eventscripts-dispatcher-error/23608 "2019-03-27T14:27:27Z")
Dear all, I am currently using the build b2019032509. I would like to call a function inside the “valueChanged” event of a tag. The function to be called is something like “fer.util.log.info()” where “fer” is the p… --- ## [\[Bug-13021\] Label component fill background property doesn't work in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13021-label-component-fill-background-property-doesnt-work-in-vision/23612)
**Author:** [@chris.roys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.roys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13021-label-component-fill-background-property-doesnt-work-in-vision/23612 "2019-03-26T23:36:43Z")
The fill background property of the label component in vision doesn’t work in version 8. If I uncheck it the the filling color still remain. In previous beta release it was ok but in lastest beta release it appears. --- ## [Update on alarm functionality in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-on-alarm-functionality-in-perspective/23619)
**Author:** [@NorthPoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NorthPoint)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-on-alarm-functionality-in-perspective/23619 "2019-03-26T21:15:23Z")
The newest thread I found about this was from November, so at the risk of asking you a question you are tired of answering already: will “traditional” basic SCADA elements be added to Perspective? I am thinking primaril… --- ## [Question re Perspective Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-re-perspective-table/23554)
**Author:** [@NorthPoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NorthPoint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-re-perspective-table/23554 "2019-03-26T21:08:20Z")
Is there any way to decorate string values in a Perspective table cell, without using a view rendering? By this I mean adding line breaks, bold/italic/underline type stuff. HTML does not seem to render, and neither doe… --- ## [\[question\] \[perspective\] Table.props.column.numberFormat percent not respected with named query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-table-props-column-numberformat-percent-not-respected-with-named-query/23607)
**Author:** [@BumbleBeeTuna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BumbleBeeTuna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-table-props-column-numberformat-percent-not-respected-with-named-query/23607 "2019-03-26T17:24:44Z")
Title explains it well. Can anyone else confirm this isn’t something I’m missing? --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Badge authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-badge-authentication/22912)
**Author:** [@andrea.morando](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.morando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-badge-authentication/22912 "2019-03-26T15:37:51Z")
Hi, I am currently using the b2019021902 build. I need to set up an authentication system via Badge in Perspective. In Ignition 8, I usually use an IdP wrapped to an AD user source profile. How can I implement now … --- ## [Ignition 8 Badge Survey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-badge-survey/23605)
**Author:** [@jspecht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jspecht)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-badge-survey/23605 "2019-03-26T15:32:29Z")
Hi all - We need your help! We would like to understand how best to move forward with designing and implementing badge capabilities in Ignition 8. Our goal is to build capabilities to meet the broadest customer needs. W… --- ## [Get temperature History over last 4 hours](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-temperature-history-over-last-4-hours/23547)
**Author:** [@Shawn.Schwark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shawn.Schwark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-temperature-history-over-last-4-hours/23547 "2019-03-26T15:23:10Z")
I’m trying to configure a perspective app for monitoring temperatures and can’t seem to get the label to format correctly. I have a Label set to tag history and it pulls the history and gives me an average but how can I … --- ## [How is session.props.device.identifier generated?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-is-session-props-device-identifier-generated/23560)
**Author:** [@waldner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/waldner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-is-session-props-device-identifier-generated/23560 "2019-03-25T19:47:07Z")
I see that the device identifier session property that ignition generates is a UUID. Would it be possible to know how it’s generated? I suppose it uses some info from the device, like the MAC address or the IMEI. Thanks … --- ## [\[Question\] Removing a Transaction without using Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-removing-a-transaction-without-using-designer/23577)
**Author:** [@grietveld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grietveld)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-removing-a-transaction-without-using-designer/23577 "2019-03-25T19:39:05Z")
I made an issue with a script I made to generate transactions and it imported some transactions that are failing to run(There wasn’t a transaction type declared in the XML). In 7.9 I could find the transactions in the in… --- ## [\[Feature-13297\] Table - add filtered dataset (props.filteredData)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13297-table-add-filtered-dataset-props-filtereddata/23222)
**Author:** [@BumbleBeeTuna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BumbleBeeTuna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13297-table-add-filtered-dataset-props-filtereddata/23222 "2019-03-25T18:53:16Z")
How difficult would it be to expose the filtered dataset in the props? Tables ship with built-in filtering and it would be nice if the filtered data was also accessible as well as the full data. --- ## [\[Bug - 12881\] Layout Anchor Buttons Increase in Size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12881-layout-anchor-buttons-increase-in-size/23573)
**Author:** [@kfinkler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kfinkler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12881-layout-anchor-buttons-increase-in-size/23573 "2019-03-25T17:01:05Z")
The anchor buttons start out at a normal size like so: However, if you switch back and forth between Relative and Anchored, the buttons increase in size each time until you can no longer see the other buttons Thi… --- ## [\[FEATURE-13285\] Use view as markup icon on map component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13285-use-view-as-markup-icon-on-map-component/23501)
**Author:** [@chris.roys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.roys)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13285-use-view-as-markup-icon-on-map-component/23501 "2019-03-25T16:17:30Z")
Hi Can some body help me, on how to use view(like template) on map component in perspective? Also I want to create 3 different markups on different zoom range to display. Is it possible to access map component user zo… --- ## [\[Bug-13218\] Cell update binding for PowerTable displaying Conversion Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13218-cell-update-binding-for-powertable-displaying-conversion-error/23429)
**Author:** [@mark.kralovec](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mark.kralovec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13218-cell-update-binding-for-powertable-displaying-conversion-error/23429 "2019-03-25T15:37:19Z")
I am not sure if I am running into a bug in the beta, but I can’t get a cell update binding to evaluate without an expression error showing up on the table. I currently have one of the row cells in the table bound to a m… --- ## [\[BUG-13218\] - Vision Designer, Selecting a Tag has Missing brackets {}](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13218-vision-designer-selecting-a-tag-has-missing-brackets/23461)
**Author:** [@hodgins.e](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hodgins.e)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13218-vision-designer-selecting-a-tag-has-missing-brackets/23461 "2019-03-25T15:36:57Z")
I’ve noticed after selecting a tag in the designer it inserts it without brackets. I think those brackets are necessary for it to work. I’m not sure if this is supposed to work this way? But for example when creating … --- ## [Can someone tell me what this error means?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-what-this-error-means/23563)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-what-this-error-means/23563 "2019-03-25T13:43:31Z")
I’m troubleshooting an issue on an Ignition 8 instance so I am looking through the logs. The behavior I’m seeing is that my historical trends aren’t recording new values but I think the issue is actually caused by my so… --- ## [System.gui.transform in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-transform-in-perspective/23561)
**Author:** [@chris.roys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.roys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-transform-in-perspective/23561 "2019-03-25T13:14:10Z")
Hello I used to use system.gui.transform to create some animation effect in vision but in perspective this function is remove. Is there any replacement or should I use new method to create moving effect? What about ro… --- ## [Perspective scripting issues with session, system.user and system.security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-scripting-issues-with-session-system-user-and-system-security/23543)
**Author:** [@james.vosler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/james.vosler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-scripting-issues-with-session-system-user-and-system-security/23543 "2019-03-23T14:34:55Z")
The sample code given for system.user.getUser(): userName = system.security.getUsername() user = system.user.getUser("", userName) when called from a perspective view onStartup event (and elsewhere I presume) results … --- ## [\[Bug-13040\]Possible Bug using tag groups to drive history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13040-possible-bug-using-tag-groups-to-drive-history/22888)
**Author:** [@cwaddoups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cwaddoups)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13040-possible-bug-using-tag-groups-to-drive-history/22888 "2019-03-21T15:49:35Z")
I am trying to utilize a tag group to drive history storage for tags and running into an issue with the tag group not executing. If I set the tag to on change or periodic history is stored as expected. However when I s… --- ## [UDT issues I'm having on b2019032202 build](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-issues-im-having-on-b2019032202-build/23530)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-issues-im-having-on-b2019032202-build/23530 "2019-03-22T13:25:11Z")
I'll try to explain these issues as best I can. I can provide backups and even access to the system (it's on AWS cloud server). Just PM me. Edited this post to clarify based on some things I figured out. I created a … --- ## [Table.props.column.width expects numeric value instead of String with 'px' suffix](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-props-column-width-expects-numeric-value-instead-of-string-with-px-suffix/23456)
**Author:** [@BumbleBeeTuna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BumbleBeeTuna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-props-column-width-expects-numeric-value-instead-of-string-with-px-suffix/23456 "2019-03-21T21:35:05Z")
Title explains it well. Another thing to note is when I try to change the width value(on the duplicated table) I have to delete the entire field before it respects any value. [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=68) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=70)