# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1144 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1145 --- ## [Undeleting a resource](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/undeleting-a-resource/33306)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/undeleting-a-resource/33306 "2020-08-03T12:49:55Z")
v7.9.13 Is there any way to un-delete something that’s gone out of the undo list? I accidentally, somehow, deleted a P&ID overview Window from a project… I didn’t realise until 2 hours later. I’ve actually had this hap… --- ## [Dropdown anti-aliasing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-anti-aliasing/18969)
**Author:** [@brian.mcenulty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mcenulty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-anti-aliasing/18969 "2020-08-03T10:45:00Z")
I’ve noticed when anti-aliasing is turned on for a dropdown component that when the dropdown is not selected, it looks just fine. However, when the dropdown is selected, the anti-aliasing does not seem to be turned on. T… --- ## [Ignition 8, Kymera SNMP driver- unable to get connected to SNMP devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-kymera-snmp-driver-unable-to-get-connected-to-snmp-devices/37308)
**Author:** [@rajan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rajan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-kymera-snmp-driver-unable-to-get-connected-to-snmp-devices/37308 "2020-08-03T07:54:28Z")
I installed Ignition 8, MODBUS module and Kymera SNMP module. I am able to connect to MODBUS devices from Igntion, however, I am unable to connect any SNMP devices, although I use the correct MIB files. Is there proced… --- ## [High CPU Usage Ignition 8.04](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-usage-ignition-8-04/37293)
**Author:** [@vasilevdim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vasilevdim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-usage-ignition-8-04/37293 "2020-08-02T18:21:46Z")
Hi, after 4 months of normal work sudden high CPU usage (48…53%), here are the configuration parameters: Windows Server 2016, CPU 2.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, Ignition 8.04, KEPServerEX6, Database MS SQL Server, on remote PC, ap… --- ## [Debian and Ignition Designer and Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/debian-and-ignition-designer-and-client/36801)
**Author:** [@BryanB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BryanB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/debian-and-ignition-designer-and-client/36801 "2020-08-02T01:54:19Z")
I just loaded up a fresh VM with Debian 10 (latest from their website) and installed the Ignition Gateway on it (8.0.12). My issue is I can’t get the designer or client going on it. After extracting the .tar.gz files no… --- ## [Closing Window for NON USE?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-window-for-non-use/37281)
**Author:** [@dcamp1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-window-for-non-use/37281 "2020-08-01T20:15:15Z")
Is there a way to close a window and go to (Home Window) if not used for a certain amount of time? Thanks --- ## [Best way to structure UDTs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-structure-udts/37270)
**Author:** [@dan123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dan123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-structure-udts/37270 "2020-08-01T02:47:30Z")
We’re putting together some code practices and I’m working on the Ignition side, and wanted to see people’s thoughts on the ‘best’ way to structure higher-level UDTs. Specifically, if I should aim to nest lower-level UDT… --- ## [\[BUG-16695\] Ignition 8 - client tag expression with a runscript with call to a third-party module's function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16695-ignition-8-client-tag-expression-with-a-runscript-with-call-to-a-third-party-modules-function/36011)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16695-ignition-8-client-tag-expression-with-a-runscript-with-call-to-a-third-party-modules-function/36011 "2020-08-01T00:15:06Z")
Ignition 8.0.14 or previous @PGriffith, It’s a bit a corner case…but it generate lots of error in the designer: I have a vision client tag expression with a runscript This runscript use a script function exposed by a… --- ## [Unable to filter by tagType using system.tag.browse()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-filter-by-tagtype-using-system-tag-browse/37268)
**Author:** [@richard.d.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richard.d.white)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-filter-by-tagtype-using-system-tag-browse/37268 "2020-07-31T20:56:12Z")
I am trying to use the system.tag.browse function to generate a list of OPC tags for my system. As a first step I want to filter by tagType and only identify tags that qualify as “AtomicTag”. An unfiltered list generat… --- ## [Best place to run system.serial.readBytes() in gateway scope for unsolicited data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-place-to-run-system-serial-readbytes-in-gateway-scope-for-unsolicited-data/37248)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-place-to-run-system-serial-readbytes-in-gateway-scope-for-unsolicited-data/37248 "2020-07-31T20:23:27Z")
Hi As system.serial.readBytes() block script until its timeout pass, what is best place and method to call this functions without causing gateway CPU usage increasing. I’d like a mechanism like interrupt when I receive… --- ## [Implement Honeywell SLIP+ command set protocol with serial modules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implement-honeywell-slip-command-set-protocol-with-serial-modules/37099)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implement-honeywell-slip-command-set-protocol-with-serial-modules/37099 "2020-07-31T18:56:13Z")
Hi, Does anyone implement SLIP+ command set for Honeywell Enraf 1010 CJ flow computer in Ignition? Is it possible to implement it with serial module? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Protocol Manual.pdf (829.5 … --- ## [Expression Binding -- Error when binding to a property on different component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-error-when-binding-to-a-property-on-different-component/37269)
**Author:** [@Matthew.gaitan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew.gaitan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-error-when-binding-to-a-property-on-different-component/37269 "2020-07-31T18:21:47Z")
I believe I have found a bug using Perspective 8.0.13. I am attempting to compare two values (which are being Exported from Embedded Views): The error is clearly coming from the …/30D\_Avg value as noted by a regular … --- ## [Easy Chart Tag Resolution Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-tag-resolution-control/37261)
**Author:** [@john.keshecki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.keshecki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-tag-resolution-control/37261 "2020-07-31T15:19:10Z")
Hi, I have a tag that is recorded every 100ms. I’d like to have two easy charts I can use to look at this tag. On chart 1, it plots all of the data. It takes a little bit of time to plot, but I get to see everything. … --- ## [Get the name of the window currently in use via script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-the-name-of-the-window-currently-in-use-via-script/37260)
**Author:** [@pandreoli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pandreoli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-the-name-of-the-window-currently-in-use-via-script/37260 "2020-07-31T14:45:58Z")
So its a pretty simple task, I just cant find the right function to do it. Im aware of system.nav.getCurrentWindow(), but I believe this gets the name of the current main screen window. I would like to know the name of … --- ## [Best practice on using \[default\] in tag paths for scripts or bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-on-using-default-in-tag-paths-for-scripts-or-bindings/37206)
**Author:** [@kyle.demerath](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kyle.demerath)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-on-using-default-in-tag-paths-for-scripts-or-bindings/37206 "2020-07-31T14:26:29Z")
Maybe this is an obvious question, but I wanted to get some feedback on the best practice for writing out tag paths in scripts or bindings in an application - specifically with respect to the use of the “\[default\]” porti… --- ## [Ways to run system.util.execute() function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ways-to-run-system-util-execute-function/37258)
**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ways-to-run-system-util-execute-function/37258 "2020-07-31T13:53:51Z")
Hi All I’m trying to run this system.util.execute() function to run my python script through a command prompt. When I bind this to an ‘Actionperformed’ event script this works fine but if I include this function in a pr… --- ## [Cell coloring in Power table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cell-coloring-in-power-table/37249)
**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cell-coloring-in-power-table/37249 "2020-07-31T11:09:46Z")
Hello, I need to color a cell based on its value. the code used is the following: if colName == 'quality' and value != 'Good': return {'background': (255, 0, 0)} the result I get is not what I expected: --- ## [Problems with Designer, when using Port 80](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-designer-when-using-port-80/37223)
**Author:** [@vipo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vipo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-designer-when-using-port-80/37223 "2020-07-31T08:48:02Z")
When changing to port 80, I am able to see the project fine on the browser. But when I log on with Designer, it doesn’t play so well. First of, discovery of Projects/Designers, in Design Launcher doesn’t work. I can h… --- ## [Numeric Label value is not refreshed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-label-value-is-not-refreshed/37174)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-label-value-is-not-refreshed/37174 "2020-07-31T04:58:19Z")
Ignition8.0.12 I create a Numeric Label template to show data. Bind a UDT to Label’s value Then I create a window. I drag many templates to show data. But after a while,I find some templates do not refresh da… --- ## [Want to set format to Text Field componant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/want-to-set-format-to-text-field-componant/37230)
**Author:** [@Anita.Shinde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anita.Shinde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/want-to-set-format-to-text-field-componant/37230 "2020-07-30T19:02:27Z")
Hi, I need help, I want to set string format to Text Field componant in perspective The string have to be this way: Example: “Parameter1”:“ParameterValue1”,“Parameter2”:“ParameterValue2”… There will be multiple key v… --- ## [Perspective - Set Number of options shown in dropdown / change dropdown options height](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-set-number-of-options-shown-in-dropdown-change-dropdown-options-height/34960)
**Author:** [@Matthew.gaitan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew.gaitan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-set-number-of-options-shown-in-dropdown-change-dropdown-options-height/34960 "2020-07-30T18:12:20Z")
Version: 8.0.13 RC1 Today I noticed that my dropdowns were a lot shorter than they used to be and are only showing 5 items. After doing some digging it seems there is a bit of CSS in place that sets the max-height of th… --- ## [Can a Popup Window have a Docked View in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-a-popup-window-have-a-docked-view-in-perspective/37232)
**Author:** [@MikeAllgood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeAllgood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-a-popup-window-have-a-docked-view-in-perspective/37232 "2020-07-30T18:06:37Z")
Just a quick question here. I have a manager telling a customer that we could have “dropdown” windows (which I think he is thinking about docked views) inside of a popup. Is this possible? It doesn’t need to be define… --- ## [Mac OS designer Perspective spinning wheel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mac-os-designer-perspective-spinning-wheel/37214)
**Author:** [@mcarritt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarritt1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mac-os-designer-perspective-spinning-wheel/37214 "2020-07-30T17:07:39Z")
This has been going on for a while now and I mostly just want to figure out if this is just a problem with the Mac Designer, or a problem with my computer. It doesn't happen always, but I'd say 90% of the time when I go… --- ## [Info box on time series in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/info-box-on-time-series-in-perspective/37218)
**Author:** [@mbai1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbai1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/info-box-on-time-series-in-perspective/37218 "2020-07-30T16:54:49Z")
hello, I am wondering for the info box in time series, how could you make it on right side when you look at the left side the graph, and the info box on left side when you look at right side. Because it would be hidden w… --- ## [Can't drag or paste Numeric Text Field into Tab Container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-drag-or-paste-numeric-text-field-into-tab-container/37220)
**Author:** [@code\_skin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/code_skin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-drag-or-paste-numeric-text-field-into-tab-container/37220 "2020-07-30T16:32:25Z")
Version 8.0.15 Anyone else experiencing this? --- ## [Perspective Timeseries Graph: Show column in graph X Trace Only](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-timeseries-graph-show-column-in-graph-x-trace-only/37141)
**Author:** [@rachel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rachel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-timeseries-graph-show-column-in-graph-x-trace-only/37141 "2020-07-30T16:25:10Z")
Re: the Timeseries graph, is it possible to show a column name’s details in the X Trace info box but not list it in the legend? --- ## [How to import an existing signed SSL cert into Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-an-existing-signed-ssl-cert-into-ignition/10008)
**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-an-existing-signed-ssl-cert-into-ignition/10008 "2020-07-30T14:32:24Z")
This is something I spend a bit of time on, so I figured I'd write up a how-to. At least now the next time I forget how to do this, I will be able to find the breadcrumbs... xkcd.com/979/ I have a UCC SSL cert that I b… --- ## [New tag with Python script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-tag-with-python-script/37209)
**Author:** [@amichailidis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amichailidis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-tag-with-python-script/37209 "2020-07-30T14:07:02Z")
Hello Forum, is it possible to create a tag which will run a python script and calculate differences from other tags? what kind of display do i have to use? (label , numeric label etc) in order to see the data from the… --- ## [Custom Template T1 -\> Template Canvas TC1 -\> Custom Template T3: how get T1 from T3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-template-t1-template-canvas-tc1-custom-template-t3-how-get-t1-from-t3/37211)
**Author:** [@deforder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deforder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-template-t1-template-canvas-tc1-custom-template-t3-how-get-t1-from-t3/37211 "2020-07-30T11:42:41Z")
I have a custom template. Let it be called T1. It can be used on different windows in containers with different paths inside T1 there is a template canvas TC1 Inside the canvas there is a template T3 What is the best… --- ## [Tags from Edge sever to Main Ignition Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-from-edge-sever-to-main-ignition-server/37171)
**Author:** [@gjaeschke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gjaeschke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-from-edge-sever-to-main-ignition-server/37171 "2020-07-30T06:58:26Z")
How do i pull the tags from my Edge server to my Main Ignition server. I had to install an ignition edge server onsite locally as it is on a wireless internet connection a was having issues communicating to one PLC with… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1143) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1145)