# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1002 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1003 --- ## [\[Bug\] Perspective 8.1.7 Custom Session Properties 'missing' on Import](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-8-1-7-custom-session-properties-missing-on-import/47983)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-8-1-7-custom-session-properties-missing-on-import/47983 "2021-06-19T17:15:03Z")
Version 8.1.7 (b2021060314). When importing session properties into Ignition, there are times (random) when not ALL changes show up after import. Importing the same file into other projects results perfectly. Noticed … --- ## [system.date.getTimezoneOffset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-gettimezoneoffset/47814)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-gettimezoneoffset/47814 "2021-06-19T03:53:55Z")
Hi, When I code the example form the documentation for system.date.getTimezoneOffset in the script console I get -5.0, which is correct. However, if I do the same thing in a function defined in the project Library call… --- ## [How to add space between category bars - XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-space-between-category-bars-xy-chart/47966)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-space-between-category-bars-xy-chart/47966 "2021-06-19T02:54:55Z")
What is the method to add space between category bars in the perspective XY chart? When I render as a column I see there is a break property on the x axis but I cannot figure out what text should be put in there for sta… --- ## [Perspective open URL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-open-url/42067)
**Author:** [@jgonya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgonya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-open-url/42067 "2021-06-19T00:29:28Z")
Is there a easy way to open a URL in Perspective? I trying to open a file with a button in Perspective, open it in a new tab. system.net.openURL script doesn’t seem to work in Perspective. --- ## [CIP Chart Data Logging](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cip-chart-data-logging/47970)
**Author:** [@michael.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.mills)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cip-chart-data-logging/47970 "2021-06-18T20:17:34Z")
I am trying to use ignition to collect CIP(Clean In Place) data. I am storing data into the database based on what silo is being cleaned. I would like to be able to have a PDF of the chart saved every time a CIP is compl… --- ## [User management component (Vision) grayed out](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-component-vision-grayed-out/47919)
**Author:** [@stevetperry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stevetperry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-component-vision-grayed-out/47919 "2021-06-18T19:55:50Z")
For the “user management” component in Vision, besides the “Allow User Admin” option in the Security / General on the Ignition gateway web site, what other things could cause the component to be grayed out? I have a Vis… --- ## [Websocket Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/websocket-issue/47909)
**Author:** [@tim.schultz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tim.schultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/websocket-issue/47909 "2021-06-18T18:57:47Z")
Hello - I’m encountering a series of repeating events on the gateway related to Perspective and Websockets. I’m not even sure where to begin troubleshooting it (or if I even need to). Any help on this would be apprecia… --- ## [Ignition - Power Table Column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-power-table-column/47965)
**Author:** [@sclpoon2011](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sclpoon2011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-power-table-column/47965 "2021-06-18T18:56:48Z")
Hi To configure the column of the Power Table, I can add the columns with a Header name and the DataType. However, once I have added it, I cannot rename the Header or change the Datatype of the column. I had to delete t… --- ## [Database connection faults](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-faults/32732)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-faults/32732 "2021-06-18T18:08:31Z")
When I overrun the maximum database connections the database faults and sometimes will not recover until I open the database configuration page and save it without making changes. I can prevent this by setting the max … --- ## [Behavior of Custom Session Properties on Import](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/behavior-of-custom-session-properties-on-import/47955)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/behavior-of-custom-session-properties-on-import/47955 "2021-06-18T17:49:56Z")
What is the impact of importing Session Properties? I have an inheritable project that I want to import Custom Session Properties into, but I don’t want to overwrite any existing properties. Is there a way to ‘merge’ t… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Authentication issue, unable to login!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-authentication-issue-unable-to-login/7717)
**Author:** [@marioquark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marioquark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-authentication-issue-unable-to-login/7717 "2021-06-18T17:40:40Z")
I just activated the Database Authentication profile and I ported users on it. Users able to login the gateway are filtered by role (Administrator). I am no longer able to login! The error is I have "Insufficient privile… --- ## [Rotating a Template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rotating-a-template/47960)
**Author:** [@santosh.shreinivasan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/santosh.shreinivasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rotating-a-template/47960 "2021-06-18T17:21:53Z")
I have a template that i would like to rotate by 90 degree increments. I think i can get it to Rotate with an angle parameter. But I would like to resize after that. How do i access the Width and height? --- ## [AsyncRemoteServer problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/asyncremoteserver-problem/47884)
**Author:** [@apimente](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apimente)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/asyncremoteserver-problem/47884 "2021-06-18T16:50:32Z")
Hi Folks, For one of our client we have an ignition 7.2.11 running with RSLinx and Kepserver6. The RSLinx tags came from one ethernet card (controllogix 1756-ENB) and kepserver tags came from another exclusevly for tha… --- ## [Error backup Ignition : Saving UDT tags changes java.lang.StackOverflowError & Expression Tags does not work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-backup-ignition-saving-udt-tags-changes-java-lang-stackoverflowerror-expression-tags-does-not-work/47952)
**Author:** [@marwane.gannoun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marwane.gannoun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-backup-ignition-saving-udt-tags-changes-java-lang-stackoverflowerror-expression-tags-does-not-work/47952 "2021-06-18T16:39:26Z")
Hello, I made a project using Ignition 7.9.17 on my computer. At the end, I made a backup and I tried to restore it on another gateway 7.9.17 installed on the customer computer. After opening Designer and traying to s… --- ## [Transaction group update a value into a row of the table data base](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-update-a-value-into-a-row-of-the-table-data-base/47953)
**Author:** [@phuong.nguyen.sw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/phuong.nguyen.sw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-update-a-value-into-a-row-of-the-table-data-base/47953 "2021-06-18T16:08:18Z")
I create a transaction standard group that I would like to update the Level data into a row of the table very 5 minutes, but I keep got “error during group execution” message, I am not sure what could be wrong. Please wo… --- ## [Python scripting: how to get current user source?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-scripting-how-to-get-current-user-source/47835)
**Author:** [@reto.kunz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/reto.kunz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-scripting-how-to-get-current-user-source/47835 "2021-06-18T16:12:36Z")
Hi, I would like to check not only a users role, but also from which user source the currently logged in user is. The user should only be able to interact with a component when he comes from the right usersource and has… --- ## [Questions on new Batch functionality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/questions-on-new-batch-functionality/47879)
**Author:** [@krish](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/krish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/questions-on-new-batch-functionality/47879 "2021-06-17T10:59:39Z")
Sepasoft mentioned in a June 2020 video that they are building a batch module from the ground up and that the initial version is targeted for EOY 2020. Anyone has insights into when this is releasing? And with this addi… --- ## [\[Bug-1176, 2463\] View Canvas: useDefaultX properties are swapped](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-1176-2463-view-canvas-usedefaultx-properties-are-swapped/46507)
**Author:** [@ToMakPo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ToMakPo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-1176-2463-view-canvas-usedefaultx-properties-are-swapped/46507 "2021-06-18T14:52:06Z")
I’ve been trying to use ViewCanvas the last few days and I’m finding a number of issues that I would assume are bugs. Bug 1: The useDefaultViewWidth / Height options seem to be swapped. When I toggle the useDefaultViewW… --- ## [Production Module remains stopped even after restaring the modules and reinstalling the correct version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/production-module-remains-stopped-even-after-restaring-the-modules-and-reinstalling-the-correct-version/47950)
**Author:** [@i.mukherjee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/i.mukherjee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/production-module-remains-stopped-even-after-restaring-the-modules-and-reinstalling-the-correct-version/47950 "2021-06-18T14:43:20Z")
Hi All, The production module after installing ignition with all the correct version modules remains stopped.Can you suggest a way that would help. --- ## [Storing Tokens Securely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-tokens-securely/47941)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-tokens-securely/47941 "2021-06-18T14:23:26Z")
What would be the correct way to store a token for 3rd party API access in Ignition? I’m writing functions to handle smart thermostat APIs, and currently the token is held in a tag in plain text. --- ## [SetTime Offsetting the Time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/settime-offsetting-the-time/47945)
**Author:** [@rrebro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrebro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/settime-offsetting-the-time/47945 "2021-06-18T14:14:28Z")
I am using a SetTime in a triggered expression item in a transaction group. Problem is it returns the time with an offset of a couple hours. For example I set the time to midnight and when the item gets triggered it retu… --- ## [Perspective Excel Download Corrupt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-excel-download-corrupt/47942)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-excel-download-corrupt/47942 "2021-06-18T13:18:27Z")
When I download a file using the system.perspective.download after creating my Excel file from the system.dataset.toExcel when I try to open it, Excel says the file is corrupt and can’t be downloaded. The data in the fil… --- ## [Questions on File handling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/questions-on-file-handling/47877)
**Author:** [@krish](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/krish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/questions-on-file-handling/47877 "2021-06-18T12:15:30Z")
File data sources (Text, Photo, Video) What are the different ways one can store, parse and retrieve files in the Ignition system manually or programmatically? Is there native support for files without partner modules … --- ## [\[BUG\] Using system.tag.writeBlocking() against tags derived from OPC tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-using-system-tag-writeblocking-against-tags-derived-from-opc-tag/47923)
**Author:** [@david.b](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.b)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-using-system-tag-writeblocking-against-tags-derived-from-opc-tag/47923 "2021-06-18T11:56:42Z")
I am using a Siemens 1500 PLC and the onboard OPC UA server. I have structured my UDTs to contain a single OPC tag which is subscribed to the corresponding UDT on my PLC. The individual elements of my UDT are all derived… --- ## [Accessing an 8043 secure gateway port within the perspective app](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-an-8043-secure-gateway-port-within-the-perspective-app/31789)
**Author:** [@tyrel.parker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyrel.parker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-an-8043-secure-gateway-port-within-the-perspective-app/31789 "2021-06-18T09:13:54Z")
We are using the 8043 port for SSO in a perspective project that works perfectly on computers and windows tablets, but if we try to connect to the gateway in the app it says that 8088 is valid and 8043 is invalid. I cann… --- ## [Last Time Stamp Based on Boolean](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/last-time-stamp-based-on-boolean/47925)
**Author:** [@sagar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sagar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/last-time-stamp-based-on-boolean/47925 "2021-06-18T02:54:46Z")
I have a Boolean tag (via OPC UA), and I am looking to capture the date and time stamp the last time the Boolean was true. Would someone please be able to help me with this? --- ## [Export data into excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-data-into-excel/5317)
**Author:** [@hari2012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hari2012)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-data-into-excel/5317 "2021-06-18T02:38:31Z")
I need to generate daily report based on historical data; I would like to group the data into two separate work sheets; Based on ignition documentation, it looks like I can use the function system.dataset.dataSetToExcel;… --- ## [Spacing between rows in perspective tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spacing-between-rows-in-perspective-tables/47867)
**Author:** [@ToMakPo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ToMakPo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spacing-between-rows-in-perspective-tables/47867 "2021-06-17T22:52:31Z")
Is there a way to add spacing between rows in perspective tables? In normal CSS it would be border-spacing: 0 10px. That doesn’t seem to work here. Any tips? --- ## [Gateway Event message handler missing payload data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-message-handler-missing-payload-data/47922)
**Author:** [@alan.s.kinnaman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alan.s.kinnaman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-message-handler-missing-payload-data/47922 "2021-06-17T22:22:42Z")
I’m using system.util.sendMessage to send a message across the gateway network from one gateway to another. The message is successfully recieved in a Gateway Event message handler. However, the payload in the message h… --- ## [Vision support for HSL or HSB colour spaces?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-support-for-hsl-or-hsb-colour-spaces/47863)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-support-for-hsl-or-hsb-colour-spaces/47863 "2021-06-17T21:48:42Z")
If I try to use HSL or HSB colour defs in Vision, the values are treated as RGB. e.g. HSL(30,50,50) isn’t orange as it should be, it’s treated as RGB(30,50,50). This is actually the same as Perspective at the moment if … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1001) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1003)