# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1260 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1261 --- ## [Disabled Device on the Gateway still shows live tag values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-device-on-the-gateway-still-shows-live-tag-values/28052)
**Author:** [@qversa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/qversa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-device-on-the-gateway-still-shows-live-tag-values/28052 "2019-09-05T21:39:02Z")
Just upgraded to Ignition 8.0.3 and noticed that Devices that are Disabled on the Gateway still show up in the OPC Browser and show live tag data. If I create a new Tag the tag will update even though the Device is Disab… --- ## ["system" functions not available from client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-functions-not-available-from-client/28021)
**Author:** [@lane.duncan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lane.duncan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-functions-not-available-from-client/28021 "2019-09-05T19:28:42Z")
I have a template with a custom script, then several instances of that template in a popup window. If I test the popup window in Preview mode from the designer everything work perfectly. As soon as I try to run the scrip… --- ## [Moving Template inside window based on tag value in Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-template-inside-window-based-on-tag-value-in-ignition-8/28037)
**Author:** [@adam.hellyer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adam.hellyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-template-inside-window-based-on-tag-value-in-ignition-8/28037 "2019-09-05T16:31:45Z")
Is there an easy way to add position properties to a template? I need to have a component and a few labels move together across the screen to show the position of a hoist and it’s relevant data. So far I haven’t found … --- ## [Modbus connection toggling between connected/disconnected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection-toggling-between-connected-disconnected/28041)
**Author:** [@jpark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jpark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection-toggling-between-connected-disconnected/28041 "2019-09-05T15:11:32Z")
7.9.12 I am not sure if this was happening before I upgraded from 7.9.6 --- ## [Help connecting to MariaDB Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-connecting-to-mariadb-database/28035)
**Author:** [@jcw0220](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcw0220)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-connecting-to-mariadb-database/28035 "2019-09-05T13:06:35Z")
Greetings, I’m working on setting up a network containing a database, Ignition Server, and a few clients. I’m using a few Raspberry Pi’s to achieve this. I’ve managed to get the database installed on one Pi and Ignition… --- ## [Script - update property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-update-property/27993)
**Author:** [@pawel.kondol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pawel.kondol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-update-property/27993 "2019-09-05T13:01:57Z")
Hi, I have the following script on key released: from time import sleep if event.keyCode == event.VK\_ENTER: if event.source.text == event.source.parent.getComponent('Label 9').text: #advance to next filed event.s… --- ## [Designer error\_Raspberry Pi OPC UA Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-error-raspberry-pi-opc-ua-server/28032)
**Author:** [@angel.I994](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/angel.I994)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-error-raspberry-pi-opc-ua-server/28032 "2019-09-05T12:08:31Z")
I have an OPC UA Server within a Raspberry Pi. I have installed Ignition in Windows, but when I’m making my project in the designer, I can’t add any variable from the OPC UA Server in Perspective Home page. However I can… --- ## [BUG? Most system tags just...gone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-most-system-tags-just-gone/28019)
**Author:** [@NorthPoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NorthPoint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-most-system-tags-just-gone/28019 "2019-09-05T11:55:21Z")
8.03RC2, was wondering why a calculated roster I have that uses the gateway’s normally reliable CurrentDateTime tag wasn’t working. Finally found that it wasn’t the script per se, it was that CurrentDateTime was just co… --- ## [How can I change an alarm setpoint using a script action?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-change-an-alarm-setpoint-using-a-script-action/27911)
**Author:** [@goldbergg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/goldbergg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-change-an-alarm-setpoint-using-a-script-action/27911 "2019-08-31T03:33:08Z")
I am trying to configure a script action on a button so that the following occurs when it is pushed: it gets the current value of a nearby numerical field entry box it writes that value to the setpoint of an alarm on a… --- ## [Extending Authentication Profile](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extending-authentication-profile/28006)
**Author:** [@tanuj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tanuj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extending-authentication-profile/28006 "2019-09-05T11:01:22Z")
We would like to implement our own custom login mechanism for Vision Clients, Is there a way we can extend the Authentication Functionality to create our own authentication profile that supports our own specific way of l… --- ## [Align Top refer by own requirement](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/align-top-refer-by-own-requirement/28030)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/align-top-refer-by-own-requirement/28030 "2019-09-05T10:49:58Z")
In vision,line one and line two I want to algin top refer the line two not refer the line one. How to achieve? --- ## [Easy Chart Color Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-color-control/3901)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-color-control/3901 "2019-09-05T09:56:03Z")
There are a few controls on the easy chart that share the same color binding… both in historical mode as well as real time mode. For those of us building screens with dark backgrounds, this is a pain since you can’t sel… --- ## [Tag Expression Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-expression-question/28020)
**Author:** [@ryanastiefes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanastiefes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-expression-question/28020 "2019-09-05T05:57:47Z")
I have a boolean memory tag which I use to fire off a script. I am using the dateExtract() function to compare against hours in the day I would like the tag to go high. I finally got the expression to work but by acciden… --- ## [Voice Alarming with Grandstream Choppy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-alarming-with-grandstream-choppy/19524)
**Author:** [@kfinkler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kfinkler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-alarming-with-grandstream-choppy/19524 "2019-09-05T04:32:32Z")
I have two different systems, both using the voice notification module and a Grandstream HT-503. One system is Ignition 7.9.2 using the Katherine voice and the other system is Ignition 7.9.5 using the Salli voice. Both G… --- ## [Linux console error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-console-error/27986)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-console-error/27986 "2019-09-05T00:55:40Z")
system:Fedora 29 version:Ignition 8.0.3 When the vision is running has a console error. How to resolve it? --- ## [How to disable confirmation for overwriting a file?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-confirmation-for-overwriting-a-file/28014)
**Author:** [@bagrant117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bagrant117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-confirmation-for-overwriting-a-file/28014 "2019-09-04T22:26:59Z")
I’m using a momentary button with the following line of code: system.print.printToImage(event.source.parent, “Screen.jpg”) And then emailing the saved screenshot out, however a confirmation box opens to ask if the user… --- ## [Can't get to Report Designer from right clicking on the Report -\> Customizers -\> Report Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-get-to-report-designer-from-right-clicking-on-the-report-customizers-report-designer/27691)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-get-to-report-designer-from-right-clicking-on-the-report-customizers-report-designer/27691 "2019-09-04T22:20:51Z")
I haven’t used a Report object in a while, but I don’t get a popup Report Designer window anymore. I’m trying to find where an existing report is getting it’s data from, but I don’t see a Data binding. It looks like t… --- ## [Control a shapes Fill Paint property with a script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/control-a-shapes-fill-paint-property-with-a-script/5881)
**Author:** [@tall745](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tall745)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/control-a-shapes-fill-paint-property-with-a-script/5881 "2019-09-04T22:19:15Z")
I'd like to set a shape objects Fill Paint property using a script but I cannot figure out how to do it. I have an integer tag from my PLC that is made up of status bits. If a certain bit in that tag is ON, I want to c… --- ## [MySQL and Ignition Date and Time mismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-and-ignition-date-and-time-mismatch/24845)
**Author:** [@apimente](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apimente)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-and-ignition-date-and-time-mismatch/24845 "2019-09-04T21:11:15Z")
Hi Friends, We’re using Inition 7.9.10 and MySQL 8.0.13. When we do the following query: SELECT NOW() We have different results in ignition and MySQL (Ignition is 1 hour behind). MySQL show the same time that the serv… --- ## [Version 8 Shared Vision Templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-8-shared-vision-templates/24239)
**Author:** [@m.currier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.currier)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-8-shared-vision-templates/24239 "2019-09-04T17:07:24Z")
Pardon me if this is spelled somewhere and I missed it: I’m staging an upgrade server and noticed that shared Vision templates are now in a different place with a different path? I have to update the path in order to e… --- ## [Restore Gateway don't work properly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restore-gateway-dont-work-properly/27998)
**Author:** [@miculacristianradu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/miculacristianradu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restore-gateway-dont-work-properly/27998 "2019-09-04T12:40:31Z")
Hello Guys, I tried to restore an old backup of the Gateway but when I clicked the restore button, the application, it blocks at the step it try to stop the service (see the image bellow). I tried to stop the servic… --- ## [Component animation chapter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-animation-chapter/27990)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-animation-chapter/27990 "2019-09-04T12:35:28Z")
In the Doc8, component animation chapter of Giving the Illusion of Moving In the Vision-tools- sysbol factory,i can’t find the single generator? --- ## [Bind pen name of Report Chart to Report Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-pen-name-of-report-chart-to-report-parameters/27996)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-pen-name-of-report-chart-to-report-parameters/27996 "2019-09-04T09:51:40Z")
Hello How can I bind Pen Name property of Report Chart component to a Report parameters? I try {param1} but it doesn’t work. --- ## [HTTP binding for Textarea - Screenshot included](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/http-binding-for-textarea-screenshot-included/27991)
**Author:** [@simon.beeching](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/simon.beeching)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/http-binding-for-textarea-screenshot-included/27991 "2019-09-04T03:41:56Z")
When i attempt to bind to a dummy REST API datasource I get this error, I assume to do with TLS Certs for the secure HTTPS? Any suggestions on where to progress to in order to consume an API like the example in the p… --- ## [MySQL database mirror on remote server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-database-mirror-on-remote-server/27971)
**Author:** [@valotaire.alexis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/valotaire.alexis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-database-mirror-on-remote-server/27971 "2019-09-04T00:29:59Z")
Hi, I’m logging data into a local MySQL database using transaction groups and wondering how to mirror it onto a remote server. I wanted to know if there is a built-in option for this in the ignition gateway or do I have… --- ## [Voice Notification Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-issue/27940)
**Author:** [@camatt3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/camatt3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-issue/27940 "2019-09-03T23:15:54Z")
I am trying to set up voice notifications via our PBX gateway using SIP. However, the alarm notification profile can not get past a “\[403\] Forbidden” status. I downloaded X-Lite softphone and was able to register the a… --- ## [Forcing rows in queryTagHistory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forcing-rows-in-querytaghistory/27985)
**Author:** [@jfryar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jfryar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forcing-rows-in-querytaghistory/27985 "2019-09-03T22:15:18Z")
Is there a way to force queryTagHistory to put rows into a dataset even when there is not data during the selected time period? For my script to calculate accurately I can’t have the dataset skipping days. Even if there … --- ## [Easy chart not Trending.. The whole line is moved when the value change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-not-trending-the-whole-line-is-moved-when-the-value-change/27969)
**Author:** [@gilles.levesque](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gilles.levesque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-not-trending-the-whole-line-is-moved-when-the-value-change/27969 "2019-09-03T18:03:43Z")
Hello I have an easy chart on a process that is acting weird. When a value change, instead of trending, the whole trend lines move up or down accordingly with the value. No mather the time i select in realtime, it alway… --- ## [Strip HTML from viewDataset for Export To Excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strip-html-from-viewdataset-for-export-to-excel/27272)
**Author:** [@mcgheeiv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcgheeiv)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strip-html-from-viewdataset-for-export-to-excel/27272 "2019-09-03T16:07:18Z")
Using version 8.0.2 Is there anyway to strip HTML from the headings for a table when exporting to Excel? My table has a bunch of HTML to get the heading to align correctly. The current script is: filename = 'test.xls'… --- ## [\[BUG-14582\] DNP3 timestamp problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14582-dnp3-timestamp-problem/26866)
**Author:** [@Ben.Mehmet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben.Mehmet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14582-dnp3-timestamp-problem/26866 "2019-09-03T17:41:55Z")
Hi, Im having trouble getting ignition to read the timestamp of an unsolicited message from a siemens s7-1200 using DNP3. Using wireshark i can see the unsolicited message come through with the correct timestamp (please… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1259) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1261)