# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1169 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1170 --- ## [Perspective View Loading Screen / Execute when Done](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-loading-screen-execute-when-done/35364)
**Author:** [@downerczx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/downerczx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-loading-screen-execute-when-done/35364 "2020-06-05T18:06:50Z")
Hello. I’m trying to create a ‘loading’ screen for while a view is loading (usually under a second) and also I want to send a message to another view when this is done. I see that invokeLater is relegated to gateway scri… --- ## [Extremely Slow opc.browse even when connection is fine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extremely-slow-opc-browse-even-when-connection-is-fine/35357)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extremely-slow-opc-browse-even-when-connection-is-fine/35357 "2020-06-05T18:03:44Z")
I am using the 8.0.14 nightly, and seem to be having some troubles with a simple OPC Browse I am trying to look through the folder that I have highlighted, and my script takes absolutely ages to run and then just times … --- ## [IP Camera Viewer Authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-authentication/12866)
**Author:** [@jarad.regan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jarad.regan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-authentication/12866 "2020-06-05T15:55:20Z")
I am having an issue with the IP Camera viewer logging in to cameras. I have an existing installation, and we are replacing the cameras in the faciility. I have assigned each camera a url with user:pass@IP . This forma… --- ## [Export pipelines from 7.9 to use in 8?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-pipelines-from-7-9-to-use-in-8/35305)
**Author:** [@christopher.berg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.berg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-pipelines-from-7-9-to-use-in-8/35305 "2020-06-05T15:07:10Z")
We’re trying to figure out how to the easiest way to migrate projects from 7.9 to 8 while cleaning up dead and used tags that have accumulated on the old server. Is it possible to directly export pipelines out of 7.9? I … --- ## [How do I cancel the blank area on both sides of the Vision canvas?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-cancel-the-blank-area-on-both-sides-of-the-vision-canvas/35348)
**Author:** [@m15195757181](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m15195757181)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-cancel-the-blank-area-on-both-sides-of-the-vision-canvas/35348 "2020-06-05T13:31:09Z")
How do I cancel the blank area on both sides of the canvas?For example, I placed my component on the far left of the screen, and after running Vision, I found that there was still a blank area on the left and the same on… --- ## [How to find active alarm on page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-find-active-alarm-on-page/35347)
**Author:** [@doshinikhil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/doshinikhil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-find-active-alarm-on-page/35347 "2020-06-05T13:27:24Z")
I have templates for Motor,Valves,A\_In etc in my project. I have placed objects on different screens. Now suppose I have a motor fault in one particular motor which is placed in Screen A. Now I want to show the status of… --- ## [DateTime math troubles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-math-troubles/35339)
**Author:** [@twstevic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/twstevic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-math-troubles/35339 "2020-06-05T12:08:50Z")
I am attempting to calculate a time difference between two DateTime objects. The first object is system.date.now(). The second object is giving me trouble. the second object is taken from a row in a dataset that was popu… --- ## [Use CSS framework in Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-css-framework-in-ignition-8/35352)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-css-framework-in-ignition-8/35352 "2020-06-05T11:22:25Z")
Hi, Is it possible to use CSS framework like KNACSS or SKELETON in Ignition 8 ? I would like to easily customize my app’s components, fonts and colors. Thanks, --- ## [BAD QUALITY tag Data in Ignition OPC-DA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-tag-data-in-ignition-opc-da/35318)
**Author:** [@avinashpise](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/avinashpise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-tag-data-in-ignition-opc-da/35318 "2020-06-04T06:58:11Z")
Hello, We have connected IBA PDA OPC DA to Ignition 7.9 using below mention configuration on local machine (both IBA PDA & Ignition are on same machine) by using local OPC – DA configuration but we are getting BAD QUALI… --- ## [Ignition and PLC UDTs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-plc-udts/35242)
**Author:** [@benp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-plc-udts/35242 "2020-06-05T03:13:04Z")
Hi, I’m making my first Scada with Ignition and I’m trying to understand what would be the best and fastest way to link my templates in Ignition to my PLC UDTs and other tags. I have recreated a PLC UDT structure in Ign… --- ## [Checking what components are selected in Designer from the Script Console](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/checking-what-components-are-selected-in-designer-from-the-script-console/35343)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/checking-what-components-are-selected-in-designer-from-the-script-console/35343 "2020-06-05T01:21:59Z")
How would I check what components are currently selected in the Designer from the Script Console? Predominantly, I’m asking for Vision, but once I start using Perspective more the same question might apply --- ## [Sharing a single memory tag, but prevent race conditions from multiple people potentially using it](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sharing-a-single-memory-tag-but-prevent-race-conditions-from-multiple-people-potentially-using-it/35311)
**Author:** [@rpavlicek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rpavlicek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sharing-a-single-memory-tag-but-prevent-race-conditions-from-multiple-people-potentially-using-it/35311 "2020-06-04T22:58:45Z")
We have created a custom internal ticketing/work order system that’s coming along great. One concept I’m trying to make smoother is sending out an email through our Alarm Pipeline when a new ticket is created. I have a… --- ## [Alarm Table - Source Filtering Limitations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-table-source-filtering-limitations/27380)
**Author:** [@breynolds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/breynolds)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-table-source-filtering-limitations/27380 "2020-06-04T21:45:28Z")
Is there a way to filter the alarm status table where it will display something like “Tag 1” and NOT display “Tag 10”? It would be nice if we could use regular expressions! --- ## [Script - SQL query error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-sql-query-error/35275)
**Author:** [@john.eichler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.eichler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-sql-query-error/35275 "2020-06-04T21:14:06Z")
Hi All The following code works perfectly in the script console. However, when this code is called in a tag event script, it generates an error (shown below). The table contains columns for Batch, StartTime and StopTim… --- ## [Convert columntype in table to integer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-columntype-in-table-to-integer/9103)
**Author:** [@stokstaart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stokstaart)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-columntype-in-table-to-integer/9103 "2020-06-04T20:46:43Z")
Dear all, I've been breaking my head over this one but i think there should be a simple solution i'm overlooking... On a page i have a table and a button, by pressing the button i call on a script which empties the t… --- ## [system.gui.messageBox in Multi-Monitor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-messagebox-in-multi-monitor/35340)
**Author:** [@jespinmartin1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jespinmartin1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-messagebox-in-multi-monitor/35340 "2020-06-04T20:33:10Z")
Hi Not only messageBox, all of popups available on gui. doesn't launch at the correct screen index if using multi-monitor with the client at fullscreen mode. This have been mentioned before: but not a solution yet. D… --- ## [Imported gateway but projects didn't come over, then gateway reported that it could not import project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/imported-gateway-but-projects-didnt-come-over-then-gateway-reported-that-it-could-not-import-project/35335)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/imported-gateway-but-projects-didnt-come-over-then-gateway-reported-that-it-could-not-import-project/35335 "2020-06-04T18:11:52Z")
wrapper.zip (131.0 KB) Follow up to my previous post Error trying to import a full project over another? - #5 by PGriffith Per my last post, I had trouble importing a project from one 8.0.12 designer to another, I thou… --- ## [Power table changes to next row after data entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-changes-to-next-row-after-data-entry/35336)
**Author:** [@ijustdunnoaname1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ijustdunnoaname1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-changes-to-next-row-after-data-entry/35336 "2020-06-04T17:27:46Z")
I have a power table that’s acting as a main screen for the operators. From the power table, the user can modify control values as needed. However, one of their complaints is that after they enter a numeric value and p… --- ## [Use Symbol Factory components as buttons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-symbol-factory-components-as-buttons/35334)
**Author:** [@dustin.corban](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dustin.corban)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-symbol-factory-components-as-buttons/35334 "2020-06-04T17:18:12Z")
I am new to the Symbol Factory and i have tried to do some reading into this, but i only see where you can add animation to the components. I was hoping i could use some of the up and down arrows as buttons. Is this poss… --- ## [Problems connecting to a SLC 5/04 using DH+/EIP Bridge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-connecting-to-a-slc-5-04-using-dh-eip-bridge/35332)
**Author:** [@Cory.grube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory.grube)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-connecting-to-a-slc-5-04-using-dh-eip-bridge/35332 "2020-06-04T16:23:57Z")
I'm trying to connect to a SLC 5/04 over DH+ using a Prosoft AN-X2 module. This module emulates a 1756-DHRIO. I know other OPC servers support connections in this manner, and I suspect Ignition does per the user manual (… --- ## [Flex Repeater and Column Container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-and-column-container/27954)
**Author:** [@David.Reed.Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David.Reed.Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-and-column-container/27954 "2020-06-04T16:10:02Z")
How do I get benefit of the column container along with the flex repeater. For example, if I have a list of work orders from a database and each work order has several pieces of information then how can I get the work o… --- ## [Disabled button but it still working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-button-but-it-still-working/35313)
**Author:** [@mauricio.salazar.urr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mauricio.salazar.urr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-button-but-it-still-working/35313 "2020-06-04T15:38:08Z")
I need to disable the buttons, but when this property is on it just changes the background color and the button still works. Do you know what the problem may be? I am using version 7.9.8 --- ## [Numeric Text Field overflow error message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-overflow-error-message/35330)
**Author:** [@pocewar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pocewar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-overflow-error-message/35330 "2020-06-04T15:42:37Z")
Hi, when having a Numeric Text Field, if you are typing a really big number (just typing it, not committing it yet) you get a “Value \[field value here\] could not be coerced to \[specific type of numeric text field here\] … --- ## [Connect UaExpert to OPC-UA server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-uaexpert-to-opc-ua-server/35300)
**Author:** [@vrautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vrautomation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-uaexpert-to-opc-ua-server/35300 "2020-06-04T15:03:22Z")
Hello, I trying to connect to the Ingition’s OPC server using UAExpert (for the moment). I’m having problems. I add “None” in the security poloicies. I also checked “Anonymous access allowed”. But is is not working. I… --- ## [Derived tag, multiple bit to modbus tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/derived-tag-multiple-bit-to-modbus-tag/34871)
**Author:** [@SBL\_MC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SBL_MC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/derived-tag-multiple-bit-to-modbus-tag/34871 "2020-06-04T14:54:42Z")
Hi all, Need some advice on how to solve this. We use derived tags to set and reset bits in a modbus int, command word. This works as long as we do bit by bit. But… I got some buttons that is intended to alter 3 bits at… --- ## [Document Storage and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/document-storage-and-ignition/35288)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/document-storage-and-ignition/35288 "2020-06-04T14:21:29Z")
I have quite of a bit of experience with MSSQL and other traditional relational databases, but the concept of Document storage is rather new to me. Working so consistently in perspective for the past year has really open… --- ## [Plotting a 2 header \["t\_stamp", "value"\] dataset into an easy chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plotting-a-2-header-t-stamp-value-dataset-into-an-easy-chart/35324)
**Author:** [@mdia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plotting-a-2-header-t-stamp-value-dataset-into-an-easy-chart/35324 "2020-06-04T13:55:23Z")
I am getting data using the httpGet function and then constructing a 2 header \[“t\_stamp”,“values”\] dataset using that data that I got from the API request. I am successfully able to write that dataset to the “data” prope… --- ## [Wrapper Log Filling with Exception in thread](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrapper-log-filling-with-exception-in-thread/34084)
**Author:** [@mstone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mstone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrapper-log-filling-with-exception-in-thread/34084 "2020-06-04T13:41:10Z")
It appears to reference a thread that isn’t listed on the gateway Threads page. How do I get more info on this to find the problem? Here is a paste: Exception in thread Thread-1697138:Traceback (most recent call last)… --- ## [Lookup Table Dynamic Dropdown Exchange Template: Failed to Import](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lookup-table-dynamic-dropdown-exchange-template-failed-to-import/35294)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lookup-table-dynamic-dropdown-exchange-template-failed-to-import/35294 "2020-06-04T13:34:49Z")
This is my first attempt at using Exchange. I downloaded and unzipped the Lookup Table Dynamic Dropped for Vision. When I right click Templates in the designer then import. I select the .proj file and I get this erro… --- ## [system.tag.queryTagHistory response time in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-response-time-in-vision/35282)
**Author:** [@nouh.qaoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nouh.qaoud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-response-time-in-vision/35282 "2020-06-04T13:10:11Z")
Dears I have a report which query data from historical using “system.tag.queryTagHistory” via its script. This report response is fast and accurate , but when apply the same script in Vision , i get the same results bu… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1168) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1170)