# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1132 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1133 --- ## [Perspective: Video player live stream with username/password](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-video-player-live-stream-with-username-password/38113)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-video-player-live-stream-with-username-password/38113 "2020-08-27T14:00:58Z")
v8.0.15 How can I supply a username/password to the Video Player in Live mode? I’m trying to use it with an mjpeg stream, however it needs credentials. --- ## [How to create script to read binary file having different data types using Python in Ignition and add data to excel sheet in tabular format. File is of 220 bytes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-script-to-read-binary-file-having-different-data-types-using-python-in-ignition-and-add-data-to-excel-sheet-in-tabular-format-file-is-of-220-bytes/38092)
**Author:** [@pshah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pshah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-script-to-read-binary-file-having-different-data-types-using-python-in-ignition-and-add-data-to-excel-sheet-in-tabular-format-file-is-of-220-bytes/38092 "2020-08-27T13:25:55Z")
Following is the table of structure of data in binary file with size in bytes and data types and script should read data in the same sequence shown in table starting from MacID with 50 bytes of char data type to idealcyc… --- ## [Pulling Data From JSON](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pulling-data-from-json/37433)
**Author:** [@jasonstrunk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jasonstrunk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pulling-data-from-json/37433 "2020-08-27T06:26:52Z")
I’m having some issues pulling data from a JSON object. The code is: receivedData=system.net.httpGet("http://192.168.1.49/api/setpoints/refrigeration/") print receivedData DataJSON=system.util.jsonDecode(receivedData) p… --- ## [Perspective - put an icon on a Link](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-put-an-icon-on-a-link/37730)
**Author:** [@djones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/djones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-put-an-icon-on-a-link/37730 "2020-08-27T11:24:10Z")
In perspective, I have put a link component on the page and formatted it to look like a button. I’d like to put an icon on it, so that it has the same look and feel as the other buttons. I cannot figure out how to do it… --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective Unable to edit tag path after selecting tag in Tag History binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-unable-to-edit-tag-path-after-selecting-tag-in-tag-history-binding/37837)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-unable-to-edit-tag-path-after-selecting-tag-in-tag-history-binding/37837 "2020-08-27T07:59:33Z")
v8.0.15 RE below screenshot, cannot edit the tag path added via the add tag icon button. Have to delete tag and re-add to change it. --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective: Coordinate container snapping doesn't work for rotated components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-coordinate-container-snapping-doesnt-work-for-rotated-components/38075)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-coordinate-container-snapping-doesnt-work-for-rotated-components/38075 "2020-08-27T07:33:54Z")
v8.0.15 --- ## [Vision on ARM64](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-on-arm64/37954)
**Author:** [@cody.abbott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cody.abbott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-on-arm64/37954 "2020-08-27T03:55:49Z")
So the general consensus so far has been that in order to run on ARM (raspberry pi), you need to use the legacy launcher, and rather than using the packaged Java that is normally downloaded with the launcher, you need to… --- ## [Project and Shared scripts unaccessible (Reporting Module)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-and-shared-scripts-unaccessible-reporting-module/37880)
**Author:** [@mlopez48](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlopez48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-and-shared-scripts-unaccessible-reporting-module/37880 "2020-08-27T00:43:27Z")
The reporting module displays a "Data Collection Error" message whenever trying to call scripts from Scripting\>Project Library\>project or Scripting\>Project\>shared. I tried the following combinations: import shared.mySc… --- ## [OPC Tags Stale, But Only In Transaction Group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-stale-but-only-in-transaction-group/38101)
**Author:** [@Bill\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bill_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-stale-but-only-in-transaction-group/38101 "2020-08-26T18:00:18Z")
I want to log the cycle time of some stations to a table. I created a transaction group for the first one and it works fine. I also have other groups for other machines all working fine. Now I created my second group … --- ## [Fill label space with dots](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fill-label-space-with-dots/23440)
**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fill-label-space-with-dots/23440 "2020-08-26T14:52:34Z")
We want to display a label with the tagname and the left side and the value on the right. The label will always be the same width but we want to fill the space in the middle with dots. Is there a way of doing this with… --- ## [Perspective: How do I set the order of headings in the Alarm Status Table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-do-i-set-the-order-of-headings-in-the-alarm-status-table/38082)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-do-i-set-the-order-of-headings-in-the-alarm-status-table/38082 "2020-08-26T14:29:16Z")
v8.0.15 As title says, how do I set the display order of the Alarm Status Table column headers? Am I missing something obvious? I have tried clicking and dragging the headers, but nothing happens… --- ## [Docking Windows based on main screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docking-windows-based-on-main-screen/38097)
**Author:** [@NLR.Lyle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NLR.Lyle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docking-windows-based-on-main-screen/38097 "2020-08-26T13:52:51Z")
Is it possible to have different docked windows based upon main windows? There will be a south dock that is always there to bring up different parts of the plant. The operators would like the window that is opened from… --- ## [Printing to zebra printer through perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-to-zebra-printer-through-perspective/38090)
**Author:** [@dtr019](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dtr019)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-to-zebra-printer-through-perspective/38090 "2020-08-26T12:39:54Z")
Hi, We moved a project from vision to perspective which had a label printing button, the script is working fine in vision and in script console but giving an error when running in perspective. Here’s the script and the … --- ## [Transaction group data loss when connection faulted between Central server with Edge server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-data-loss-when-connection-faulted-between-central-server-with-edge-server/38088)
**Author:** [@hiteshratd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hiteshratd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-data-loss-when-connection-faulted-between-central-server-with-edge-server/38088 "2020-08-26T12:37:04Z")
how can I sync data using transaction group? My Edge server is connected with central Ignition server via Remote Tag Provider and transaction group running on central server but when connection faulted I got data skip i… --- ## [DNP3 driver device count limitation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-driver-device-count-limitation/38078)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-driver-device-count-limitation/38078 "2020-08-26T12:17:32Z")
Hello, I need to define about 3000 DNP3 devices and wonder if there is any device limitation in ignition? Also what is the best method to create mass DNP3 devices? Instead of manually of defining each dnp3 device in ga… --- ## [Stored Procedure Issue - Error\_TypeConversion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procedure-issue-error-typeconversion/38056)
**Author:** [@c.bertulli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.bertulli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procedure-issue-error-typeconversion/38056 "2020-08-26T08:18:33Z")
Hi All, I have an issue when a stored procedure is called from a Tag Change Event - Gateway Event Scripts. The script is the following: forno = '\[MP4\]Forni Invecchiamento/Eventi/Pw\_Int\_F1'\[-1:\] # Determino quale forno… --- ## [Tag creation Siemens S300](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-creation-siemens-s300/38080)
**Author:** [@berkay.cinar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/berkay.cinar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-creation-siemens-s300/38080 "2020-08-26T07:48:29Z")
Hello, I am very new to ignition. I have designed a project and connected it to the PLC which is Siemens S300 series. However I am unable to configure the tag I want . For example, I need to take the value from DB251.DB… --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective: Alarm status table pagination doesn't seem to work properly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-alarm-status-table-pagination-doesnt-seem-to-work-properly/38081)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-alarm-status-table-pagination-doesnt-seem-to-work-properly/38081 "2020-08-26T06:48:27Z")
v8.0.15 When pager.enable is true, it doesn’t seem to matter how many alarms I have - 0, 1, or more - it always shows pages 1,2, & 3 down the bottom, where navigating to pages 2-3 show nothing if not enough alarms are a… --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective: Coordinate container object move snapping is off](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-coordinate-container-object-move-snapping-is-off/38074)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-coordinate-container-object-move-snapping-is-off/38074 "2020-08-26T01:55:27Z")
v8.0.15 I have two SVG components that I embedded that are of equal heights. When I move one around and try to snap it to the position of the other one, the y position is offset by a decimal value, despite the y positio… --- ## [DatasetTestUtils.equals not working as expected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datasettestutils-equals-not-working-as-expected/38073)
**Author:** [@fourmajor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fourmajor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datasettestutils-equals-not-working-as-expected/38073 "2020-08-26T00:23:49Z")
Using Ignition 7.9.9. I would expect the following to print True, however it prints False. from com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.util import DatasetBuilder, DatasetTestUtils from java.lang import String,Double fr… --- ## [Best way to change Alarm Count Label behavior?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-change-alarm-count-label-behavior/38042)
**Author:** [@mriederer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mriederer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-change-alarm-count-label-behavior/38042 "2020-08-25T22:41:26Z")
Hi, We have a project with the default Navigation window and Alarm Count Label component. As such, the alarm label background color behavior is controlled by a style customizer. However, I want more precise control of t… --- ## [\[BUG-16937\] Ignition 8.0.16-RC1 - line spacing has changed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16937-ignition-8-0-16-rc1-line-spacing-has-changed/37589)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16937-ignition-8-0-16-rc1-line-spacing-has-changed/37589 "2020-08-25T22:44:36Z")
Ignition 8.0.16-RC1 / windows 10 I’ve upgraded from Ignition 8.0.14 (vision) In the designer and in the vision client, I noticed that line spacing has changed (1 or 2 pixels added in 8.0.16-RC1 ): In power table: (8.… --- ## [Perpective Cache Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perpective-cache-issue/38070)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perpective-cache-issue/38070 "2020-08-25T21:15:09Z")
I have a time series chart that I feed different information based on the selection of the radio buttons by the user. The radio buttons are configured by a named query to pull the data paths for the data of interest to a… --- ## [Bug Report :: The view is not re-rendered in a cell on data change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-the-view-is-not-re-rendered-in-a-cell-on-data-change/38068)
**Author:** [@beaudoin.stephane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/beaudoin.stephane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-the-view-is-not-re-rendered-in-a-cell-on-data-change/38068 "2020-08-25T20:07:49Z")
Hi, I am using the ‘table’ component in perspective with data columns with numbers and strings and an other column type:view. that view is a flex with buttons and checkboxes to give actions to each rows. If a checkbox … --- ## [Perspective popup title](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-popup-title/38067)
**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-popup-title/38067 "2020-08-25T20:05:33Z")
According to the doc if no value or empty string is assigned to ‘title’ the title bar will not be displayed but it is. It’s content is blank but the bar is still displayed. How can I get ride of the title bar? I’m usi… --- ## [Best approach to passing a parameter to an inherited view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-approach-to-passing-a-parameter-to-an-inherited-view/38031)
**Author:** [@scott.stamps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.stamps)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-approach-to-passing-a-parameter-to-an-inherited-view/38031 "2020-08-25T19:58:12Z")
I have a “child” project which inherits a view from a “parent” project. For this view to function, it needs to know which tag provider to use; so we have defined a “tagProvider” parameter. The question is, what is the be… --- ## [View Permission Roles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-permission-roles/38062)
**Author:** [@brad.barbin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brad.barbin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-permission-roles/38062 "2020-08-25T19:21:46Z")
8.0.15 using AD/Database Hybrid Expected behavior: when I set the view permission for a specific role, a user that is logged in that has that role should be able to view the page Actual behavior: the page gives a “you … --- ## [Bar chart in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-in-perspective/37637)
**Author:** [@Yatika.Goel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yatika.Goel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-in-perspective/37637 "2020-08-25T18:41:51Z")
Need help in perspective for a chart in which I have to achieve this type of functionality.So how it is possible. --- ## [Inserting image into database in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inserting-image-into-database-in-perspective/37920)
**Author:** [@rajeshbabu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rajeshbabu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inserting-image-into-database-in-perspective/37920 "2020-08-25T16:54:42Z")
We tried inserting the image into database from Ignition Perspective using the code given below and we get the error as in the screen shot. path = system.file.openFile() if path != None: bytes = system.file.readFileAs… --- ## [Perspective ReportViewer Font Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-reportviewer-font-issue/38048)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-reportviewer-font-issue/38048 "2020-08-25T15:20:34Z")
I am trying to use the font Courier Bold as it matches a customers existing document, and it seems that when the report module hosts the report at the URL created by the Report Viewer it loses any of the font details. T… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1131) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1133)