# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1091 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1092 --- ## [\[BUG IGN-1090\] system.tag.importTags with json file don't use utf-8 format?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-ign-1090-system-tag-importtags-with-json-file-dont-use-utf-8-format/40703)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-ign-1090-system-tag-importtags-with-json-file-dont-use-utf-8-format/40703 "2020-12-09T12:23:50Z")
In the designer when I manually import udt json file in utf8 format, all is fine. If I import the same file with system.tag.importTags, characters like é or à are “broken”. --- ## [Any way to disable overlays in designer, makes placement impossible](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-way-to-disable-overlays-in-designer-makes-placement-impossible/41324)
**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-way-to-disable-overlays-in-designer-makes-placement-impossible/41324 "2020-12-09T11:18:30Z")
Subject says it all, it’s very difficult to lay everything out since I’ve started putting in the bindings.Thx, jake --- ## [Perspective button in view stays in pressed state](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-button-in-view-stays-in-pressed-state/41332)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-button-in-view-stays-in-pressed-state/41332 "2020-12-09T09:39:05Z")
I have created an application to track our internal IP address usage. It features a button in a view (render: veiw, viewPath: viewPingButton) which opens a popup which runs the ping test. The problem is that after the… --- ## [Different tag paths for historical and realtime tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-tag-paths-for-historical-and-realtime-tags/41331)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-tag-paths-for-historical-and-realtime-tags/41331 "2020-12-09T08:16:39Z")
After upgrading from V7 to 8.1, some of my templates are not working any more. The tag path differs for realtime and historical: Realtime: \[prov\]path/to/tag Historical: \[prov/gateway:prov\]path/to/tag In older Ignition… --- ## [Perspective view Id's - to be unique or not to be?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-ids-to-be-unique-or-not-to-be/41240)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-ids-to-be-unique-or-not-to-be/41240 "2020-12-08T23:51:22Z")
On the Perspective Component Methods page it instructs that "All instances of a View will have the same ID." Is this the same id used in system.perspective.openPopup(id)? Because here it suggests that this id will… --- ## [Modbus TCP swap bytes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-swap-bytes/25009)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-swap-bytes/25009 "2020-12-08T21:02:06Z")
I’m using Ignition 7.9.9 and I have a Modbus TCP device that holds a 16 bit INT in HR2. I know that the value in HR2 should be -32768 or 0000000000000001 in binary. However in Ignition I’m getting 128 or 00000001000000… --- ## [TreeListView Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/treelistview-component/41309)
**Author:** [@roland.scheuer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roland.scheuer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/treelistview-component/41309 "2020-12-08T20:27:34Z")
Hi All, im searching for a “TreeListView”, i know something like this from a long time ago :slight\_smile: https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/3225/TreeListView Also the “Tag Browser” doest what i want to have :wink: … --- ## [Problem installing client on a mac pc \[SOLVED\]](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-installing-client-on-a-mac-pc-solved/41268)
**Author:** [@yehet73190](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yehet73190)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-installing-client-on-a-mac-pc-solved/41268 "2020-12-08T20:04:51Z")
Hi, we’re trying to install a client on a mac pc but we are running into this issue. Do we need an older version of java to install it? The ignition client we’re trying to install is using a 7.8 version We’re trying t… --- ## [Pixelated Image in Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pixelated-image-in-button/41305)
**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pixelated-image-in-button/41305 "2020-12-08T17:54:26Z")
I made an icon in Inkscape and saved it as an SVG (24px x 24px). It uses a path to define the geometry, and if I open it in a web browser I can scale in without seeing pixelation. When I put the same image into Image Man… --- ## [How ignition historian daylight saving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-ignition-historian-daylight-saving/41298)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-ignition-historian-daylight-saving/41298 "2020-12-08T16:07:28Z")
Hello, I’d like to know what is proper way to handle daylight saving when we have GPS time server with ignition. The GPS server automaticaly the time for daylight saving in gateway OS. This cause some overlap to older… --- ## [Perspective DateTime Picker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-datetime-picker/41300)
**Author:** [@valerie.garciakutlu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/valerie.garciakutlu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-datetime-picker/41300 "2020-12-08T16:03:11Z")
Hello. I am a new user to Ignition and with Perspective. I am having trouble with the DateTime picker. This form will be used for maintenance rounds, they will enter time click “Save and Continue” go to another page and … --- ## [How to check for sound output device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-for-sound-output-device/26482)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-for-sound-output-device/26482 "2020-12-08T15:49:30Z")
When the audio player attempts to play a sound on a client with no audio output device, Ignition throws this error: Details: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: No line matching interface Clip supporting format PCM\_S… --- ## [Touchscreen Keyboard Input Script Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-keyboard-input-script-parameters/41266)
**Author:** [@lewis.webb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lewis.webb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-keyboard-input-script-parameters/41266 "2020-12-08T15:26:10Z")
I’m looking for an example of correct syntax to specify “initial text”, “font size”, and “password mode” when using this function: system.gui.showTouchscreenKeyboard(initialText \[, fontSize\] \[, passwordMode\]) Parameter… --- ## [Tags writing and reading in a script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-writing-and-reading-in-a-script/34611)
**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-writing-and-reading-in-a-script/34611 "2020-12-08T14:49:34Z")
If I have a series of system.tag.writeBlocking and/or system.tag.readBlocking in a script, does the function blocks the execution of the script until it completes the current write? In reading, will it hang if it cannot… --- ## [How to Copy-Paste Values of StringArray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-values-of-stringarray/41292)
**Author:** [@mlindstrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlindstrom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-values-of-stringarray/41292 "2020-12-08T14:18:15Z")
I have a StringArray of length \[42\], but it can be much longer. Is there an easy way to copy-paste all the values of this tag at once? I want to paste the values into Notepad or another external text editor for reference… --- ## [Perspective Binding configuration IF statement not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-binding-configuration-if-statement-not-working/41280)
**Author:** [@seanbuckley2698](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/seanbuckley2698)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-binding-configuration-if-statement-not-working/41280 "2020-12-08T11:42:09Z")
Hi, I have 3 user roles( administrator, users, member ), this code is behind the binding of a visible property of a label which says “Users”, “Administrator” or “Member” based on what you are logged in as. I want the lab… --- ## [Power Chart not working for tags from DB Table Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-not-working-for-tags-from-db-table-historian/40581)
**Author:** [@gahinz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gahinz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-not-working-for-tags-from-db-table-historian/40581 "2020-12-08T07:34:25Z")
I created a new Historical Tag Provider of the type DB Table Historian however, right now I am not able to display them in the power chart for some reason. --- ## [How to sort Alarm Status Table by purely 'Active Time' only?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-sort-alarm-status-table-by-purely-active-time-only/41285)
**Author:** [@yin.cheng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yin.cheng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-sort-alarm-status-table-by-purely-active-time-only/41285 "2020-12-08T02:31:00Z")
Hi All, i'm using Edge 8.0.16 In my configuration, i have put the Sort Order to 'Time' with Sort Oldest First being disabled. However, the alarms are still not listed by the active time, which i am confused. I saw … --- ## [Integrating ignition with Siemens MindSphere MQTT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-ignition-with-siemens-mindsphere-mqtt/41281)
**Author:** [@michael2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-ignition-with-siemens-mindsphere-mqtt/41281 "2020-12-08T01:37:31Z")
Currently looking at getting a S7-1200 talking to ignition over MQTT. Would be interested in hearing if anyone else has gone down this path already and any issues they had. Don’t have the hardware yet so I can’t do any t… --- ## [State based template swapping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/state-based-template-swapping/41283)
**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/state-based-template-swapping/41283 "2020-12-08T00:12:59Z")
Hi All, I want to swap between two identical (in size) templates based on states (custom property on the main window). Which option would you suggest? Create a template on the main window and swap between the two thr… --- ## [History tag no polling the table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-no-polling-the-table/41279)
**Author:** [@mokam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mokam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-no-polling-the-table/41279 "2020-12-07T21:55:22Z")
Hi, I did migration of ignition from to 7.6 to 8.0.16. But having issues with the Tag history. I have values recorded of tag but I’m not able to see it. It polling only to values. I got some issues with the trend… --- ## [Host server went down, logs full of these two errors once server was running](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/host-server-went-down-logs-full-of-these-two-errors-once-server-was-running/31485)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/host-server-went-down-logs-full-of-these-two-errors-once-server-was-running/31485 "2020-12-07T21:22:38Z")
Below are the log messages that are generated every couple seconds. Any ideas? Gateway is acting normal despite the logs. v7.9.12 Config 20Jan2020 22:06:24 Error storing tag values. simpleorm.utils.SException$Error:… --- ## [Template "Caching"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-caching/41273)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-caching/41273 "2020-12-07T20:36:26Z")
We have a binding on a template for Template Path, which changes the path depending on the properties passed in to a parameterized popup window. If we edit and save a template in the designer, the template displayed in t… --- ## [Perspective App for Android not compatible? Missing cellular device?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-for-android-not-compatible-missing-cellular-device/41245)
**Author:** [@PAYERNAN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PAYERNAN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-for-android-not-compatible-missing-cellular-device/41245 "2020-12-07T20:34:30Z")
Hi, I am getting a problem with the Honeywell CK-65 Android computer/Barcode scanner. trying to find and install Perspective Client for Android. Google play says my device is not compatible… It is running Version Androi… --- ## [Warm redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warm-redundancy/40786)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warm-redundancy/40786 "2020-12-07T20:25:08Z")
When redundancy is set to warm it is like it is active, with the exception of logging data or writing to devices, allowing for faster fail-over. Does it run gateway and tag change scripts? --- ## [8.1 system.tag.configure collision policy merge doesn't update bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-system-tag-configure-collision-policy-merge-doesnt-update-bindings/41272)
**Author:** [@braydon.hancock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/braydon.hancock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-system-tag-configure-collision-policy-merge-doesnt-update-bindings/41272 "2020-12-07T18:34:44Z")
Trying to update an alarm property which has a binding via scripting. However, when using the collision policy merge it doesn’t work. Is this intended? We can’t use the overwrite policy because other tag properties on… --- ## [8.1.1 final ETA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-1-final-eta/41269)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-1-final-eta/41269 "2020-12-07T17:44:17Z")
what is the 8.1.1 FINAL ETA ? --- ## [\[FEATURE-987\] Perspective: Add property on Numeric Input to set spinner increment amount](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-987-perspective-add-property-on-numeric-input-to-set-spinner-increment-amount/40274)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-987-perspective-add-property-on-numeric-input-to-set-spinner-increment-amount/40274 "2020-12-07T16:53:56Z")
v8.1.0 Not sure if it’s possible and I’m just blind, but I can’t see a way to set the spinner increment value for a numeric input component. I have a float tag which is bound from 0 to 1, and the spinner defaults to inc… --- ## [Easy/Classic Chart - mouse point for exact data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-classic-chart-mouse-point-for-exact-data/19679)
**Author:** [@dion.botha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dion.botha)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-classic-chart-mouse-point-for-exact-data/19679 "2020-12-07T16:49:44Z")
Hi guys, Our company recently made the decision to switch from Wonderware (which very few people used) to Ignition and I for one have been impressed at every turn. One thing I liked about Wonderware was its charting (f… --- ## [\[FEATURE-1282\] System Security Roles Text Field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-1282-system-security-roles-text-field/41255)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-1282-system-security-roles-text-field/41255 "2020-12-07T15:35:50Z")
Hi, The text entry fields for the system security roles are very small and makes defining the required roles unnecessarily cumbersome. My workaround now is to copy to Notepad, edit, and copy back. Could this field be… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1090) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1092)