# Ignition Early Access **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=81 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 82 --- ## [\[Bug-11645\] Message Handler Write File](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11645-message-handler-write-file/20855)
**Author:** [@christopher.green](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.green)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11645-message-handler-write-file/20855 "2018-12-07T15:36:48Z")
So I'm using a message handler to write a file on the gateway server. Since upgrading to 8.0 I get a logged error saying "unable to create file", but the file is created just empty. If I run the script again I don't ge… --- ## [\[Bug\] queryTagHistory from project script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-querytaghistory-from-project-script/21263)
**Author:** [@software.development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/software.development)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-querytaghistory-from-project-script/21263 "2018-12-07T13:56:36Z")
This function always gives None value. I’m basically using the script provided with Demo project source (function is queryHistory). However, if I run basic instructions from Script Console I get values (see attachments)… --- ## [\[BUG-11618\] Drawing component disappearing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11618-drawing-component-disappearing/20731)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11618-drawing-component-disappearing/20731 "2018-12-07T00:35:28Z")
I have a sort of 'home' view that is just a background color with a drawing component that came from me dragging an svg file into the view. In the session (loaded in my browser) if I go to another page and then back (vi… --- ## [\[BUG-11007\] Perspective Designer Error when attempting Save/Commit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11007-perspective-designer-error-when-attempting-save-commit/20747)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11007-perspective-designer-error-when-attempting-save-commit/20747 "2018-12-07T00:30:55Z")
I have two Perspective views open, one called Title and one Tank. I am looking at Tile and select the tab for tank and the following error pops up: ExecutionException: java.lang.RuntimeException: Could not save View … --- ## [\[Bug-11570\] PerspectiveComponents.css file missing for some components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11570-perspectivecomponents-css-file-missing-for-some-components/20717)
**Author:** [@klehman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/klehman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11570-perspectivecomponents-css-file-missing-for-some-components/20717 "2018-12-07T00:28:57Z")
I have been having issues with the MenuTree viewing properly in the browser (chrome and FF) with zoom set to 100%. I uploaded your backup as a test, and I got the same error. See attached screenshot. Im on the nightly… --- ## [\[Question\] Perspective Report Viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-report-viewer/21274)
**Author:** [@milbar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/milbar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-report-viewer/21274 "2018-12-06T23:28:11Z")
I would like to have a report viewer in perspective. Currently I do not see this as a component. Will there be a report viewer in perspective? Is so, when do you expect it to be available? --- ## [\[Bug\] Publishing Perspective changes does not update in client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-publishing-perspective-changes-does-not-update-in-client/21218)
**Author:** [@eaolson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eaolson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-publishing-perspective-changes-does-not-update-in-client/21218 "2018-12-06T19:19:53Z")
When I save and publish changes to my Perspective project, I get the alert message that the project needs to be updated. Clicking Update Project or allowing the countdown to expire does not update the client with the cha… --- ## [JSON Components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/json-components/21255)
**Author:** [@joostjojo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joostjojo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/json-components/21255 "2018-12-06T16:56:51Z")
Since components actually are JSON objects. Is it possible to create components and convert and send them to ignition perspective with an Web API? example: I create an C# MVC WebAPI where I create a JSON component. I s… --- ## [A call for gateway backups / internal DBs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-call-for-gateway-backups-internal-dbs/21262)
**Author:** [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-call-for-gateway-backups-internal-dbs/21262 "2018-12-06T15:37:10Z")
As some of you are aware we have a new file-based project system in development for Ignition 8. This means that majority of what is currently stored inside the internal DB will instead be stored in files and folders on t… --- ## [Quick Start Guide](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-start-guide/21125)
**Author:** [@Robert.McKenzie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert.McKenzie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-start-guide/21125 "2018-12-04T16:18:08Z")
Hello and Welcome to the Ignition 8 Beta. We have created a Quick Start Guide to take you from a fresh install of Ignition through creating a basic navigation structure in a Perspective session or in a Vision Client. The… --- ## [\[Feedback\] Designer Color Contrast](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feedback-designer-color-contrast/20981)
**Author:** [@David.Reed.Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David.Reed.Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feedback-designer-color-contrast/20981 "2018-12-01T01:07:17Z")
I realize that low contrast design is a popular option for many user interfaces but I think parts of the new designer are taking this approach slightly farther then I would recommend. For example, the Tags Browser pallet… --- ## [\[BUG\] Imported screens prevents saving (Error writing to server)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-imported-screens-prevents-saving-error-writing-to-server/21160)
**Author:** [@jhottell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhottell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-imported-screens-prevents-saving-error-writing-to-server/21160 "2018-11-30T19:52:21Z")
A lot of Vision windows from my Ignition 7.9 project cant be saved in 8.0. The windows import and can edit them but every time I click save the little "Connection Restored" box notification flies in from the bottom, anyt… --- ## [\[Bug-11890\] macOS Designer Shortcut Does Not Open Additional Designers If At Least One Already Exists](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11890-macos-designer-shortcut-does-not-open-additional-designers-if-at-least-one-already-exists/21129)
**Author:** [@BrandonSHill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BrandonSHill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11890-macos-designer-shortcut-does-not-open-additional-designers-if-at-least-one-already-exists/21129 "2018-11-30T17:18:25Z")
Is it possible with new Designer to have multiple designer instances open? With old launcher I could just launch a new instance (I usually work with 2+ Designers open at a time. New designer constantly just refocuses m… --- ## [\[Bug\] Iterable Python import](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-iterable-python-import/20994)
**Author:** [@andrea.morando](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.morando)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-iterable-python-import/20994 "2018-11-30T09:15:38Z")
We are migrating a project from Ignition 7.9.3 to 8. In our project we import the "SocketServer" library. When we try to do the same in Ignition 8, the following error occurs: Traceback (most recent call last): File … --- ## [Referencing view parameters in perspective via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-view-parameters-in-perspective-via-scripting/21115)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-view-parameters-in-perspective-via-scripting/21115 "2018-11-28T17:21:41Z")
What is the syntax for referencing a views parameters in an event script. I have a view called Motor which has an view parameter called MotorNumber. I'm trying to set a tag by incorporating this in an event script like… --- ## [Ignition 8.0 Gateway does not show up in Designer Launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-gateway-does-not-show-up-in-designer-launcher/21136)
**Author:** [@brandon.hughes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brandon.hughes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-gateway-does-not-show-up-in-designer-launcher/21136 "2018-11-29T21:47:09Z")
See title. I am able to connect to the gateway webpage and set up devices, etc. After downoading the designer launcher, I do not see the gateway in the list. I have tried manually adding it, and it says "Host invalid". I… --- ## [\[Feature change\] The button the the right of the Run button in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-change-the-button-the-the-right-of-the-run-button-in-perspective/21068)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-change-the-button-the-the-right-of-the-run-button-in-perspective/21068 "2018-11-29T20:30:20Z")
This one doesn't have a tooltip or any kind of confirmation of what it does - I've accidentally clicked it several times when meaning to hit the Run button. It seems like it rolls things back to the last save? This can b… --- ## [Error launching designer for windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-designer-for-windows/21128)
**Author:** [@npenhallurick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/npenhallurick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-designer-for-windows/21128 "2018-11-29T15:22:14Z")
i am trying to launch ignition designer for windows and i get the following error error launching application: Class Not Found Exception: Null any help as to how to resolve this would be gratefully apprectiated kind … --- ## [\[Question\] session.props.device.barcode values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-session-props-device-barcode-values/21097)
**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-session-props-device-barcode-values/21097 "2018-11-28T15:40:47Z")
I am wanting to start fresh each time I do a barcode scan, but I am getting the last thing scanned, and then it changes when I scan again... I run the scan through a transform: with the property binding session.props.dev… --- ## [Installation of v 8.0 on Windows Server 2012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installation-of-v-8-0-on-windows-server-2012/21073)
**Author:** [@doshinikhil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/doshinikhil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installation-of-v-8-0-on-windows-server-2012/21073 "2018-11-27T21:45:58Z")
I have installed Ignition beta 8.0 on Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition. It installed successfully but I am not able to launch Gateway either by web page or launch utility. --- ## [\[Question\] Upgrade path from 7.9 Mobile to 8.0 Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-upgrade-path-from-7-9-mobile-to-8-0-perspective/21087)
**Author:** [@cbarnhart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbarnhart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-upgrade-path-from-7-9-mobile-to-8-0-perspective/21087 "2018-11-27T19:09:37Z")
I'm just wondering what the upgrade path is going to be from 7.9 Mobile, to 8.0 Perspective? We have Total Care on our license. We currently use Mobile to serve our Ignition system to all of our desktops via a web brows… --- ## [Demo project backup?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/demo-project-backup/21010)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/demo-project-backup/21010 "2018-11-27T08:41:19Z")
I was wondering if the demo project at http://demo.ia.io is or will be released as a project file? --- ## [Diferent perspective module for Mobile / Browser?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diferent-perspective-module-for-mobile-browser/21062)
**Author:** [@OscarLucas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarLucas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diferent-perspective-module-for-mobile-browser/21062 "2018-11-26T16:36:55Z")
Hello, Today i get new info, almost for me. There are two different modules in perspective? how can i test one or the other separately? Can i get more info about it? Can browser module work in mobile? --- ## [\[Question\]Using History from a remote gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-using-history-from-a-remote-gateway/20955)
**Author:** [@CJVR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CJVR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-using-history-from-a-remote-gateway/20955 "2018-11-22T01:05:59Z")
We are testing 8 by using the tags in our production gateway via a remote gateway. Values are coming over just fine. I would like to access history data as well. I am using a sparkline and it wants the path. I was assumi… --- ## [Very high RAM usage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/very-high-ram-usage/20995)
**Author:** [@gljuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gljuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/very-high-ram-usage/20995 "2018-11-21T14:48:34Z")
Hello, dear Community Have just updated 7.9 version to last night build of Ignition 8 beta. Our test server has 6gb on ram and was running 7.9 fine. Now it takes almost all of RAM memory just after being started. Current… --- ## [\[Bug-11598\] Remote Tag Provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11598-remote-tag-provider/20721)
**Author:** [@andrea.morando](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.morando)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11598-remote-tag-provider/20721 "2018-11-21T11:32:32Z")
I established a connection between an Ignition8 gateway and an Ignition7.9.9 gateway, where some outgoing connections towards production gateways have been configured. I would like to use those connections in the Perspe… --- ## [\[Question\] Webdev Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-webdev-scripting/20986)
**Author:** [@GreggCavazos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GreggCavazos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-webdev-scripting/20986 "2018-11-21T02:09:29Z")
I am getting an error when trying to run a script using the webdev module. IGN Version: 8.0.0-beta0 (b2018112002) OS: Windows 7 (VMWare) java -version java version "1.8.0\_152" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8… --- ## [Nightly Changelog: 8.0.0-beta.20181120-0221](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-20181120-0221/20906)
**Author:** [@PerryAJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PerryAJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-20181120-0221/20906 "2018-11-20T21:04:02Z")
Only a couple notable items merged in yesterday, most significant being an update to the Look and Feel (visual styling). Lots more in the pipeline, thanks for your continued participation! Platform - Designer/ Vision … --- ## [\[Question\] Perspective - Binding Query Parameter to Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-binding-query-parameter-to-component/20907)
**Author:** [@milbar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/milbar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-binding-query-parameter-to-component/20907 "2018-11-20T15:09:36Z")
I am trying to bind the value property on a SQL query binding to a dropdown value in a view on a different page. I have tried many different syntax’s and don’t seem to be getting it. It this possible? If so, what would t… --- ## [\[BUG-11133\] Designer workspace ruler not anchored when editing a perspective view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11133-designer-workspace-ruler-not-anchored-when-editing-a-perspective-view/20593)
**Author:** [@jhottell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhottell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11133-designer-workspace-ruler-not-anchored-when-editing-a-perspective-view/20593 "2018-11-20T14:48:28Z")
On my desktop the designer doesn’t look right when editing a perspective view. See the attached screenshot. The ruler overlaps the top menu and side bar, it pretty much stays there regardless of the size of the designer.… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=80) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition-8-early-access/10.md?page=82)