# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=131 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 132 --- ## [Determine origin of tips in the Ignition SCADA HMI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/determine-origin-of-tips-in-the-ignition-scada-hmi/111100)
**Author:** [@kris.zawada](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kris.zawada)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/determine-origin-of-tips-in-the-ignition-scada-hmi/111100 "2025-10-01T15:47:00Z")
I am using an HMI that was create by a SCADA engineer using Ignition SCADA. There is something on the “Reactive Power Manual Settings“ HMI dialog that shows “Voltage SP“. When I mouse over this “Voltage SP“ it gives me… --- ## [Initial parametrized values in a power chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/initial-parametrized-values-in-a-power-chart/58705)
**Author:** [@Karim\_Acuna\_Morales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Karim_Acuna_Morales)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/initial-parametrized-values-in-a-power-chart/58705 "2025-10-01T15:29:23Z")
Hello everyone, i’m working on a project where i have to show the value from a tag with history in a power chart. The tag path is dynamic, and this value is set passing a parameter to this page with an On Click action, c… --- ## [Writing to Red Lion PLC via Modbus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-red-lion-plc-via-modbus/110849)
**Author:** [@derek.stoddard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/derek.stoddard)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-red-lion-plc-via-modbus/110849 "2025-10-01T15:24:26Z")
Hello, I’m trying to write to a Red Lion EtherTRAK E2 via Modbus in Ignition 8.1. The OPC Item Path starts with HR and I am able to read the tag but not write to it. Anyone have any experience with this? --- ## [Get CPU/disk data from a non-Ignition server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-cpu-disk-data-from-a-non-ignition-server/111117)
**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-cpu-disk-data-from-a-non-ignition-server/111117 "2025-10-01T15:17:18Z")
I have a client with a complex automated storage and retrieval system, which has 8-10 virtual servers running on the same physical infrastructure as the Ignition server. Following an incident where one of those servers h… --- ## [Get Data Source Connect URL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-data-source-connect-url/73107)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-data-source-connect-url/73107 "2025-10-01T14:31:16Z")
There is an existing system function called: system.db.setDatasourceConnectURL Would it be possible to have a "get" equivalent? Or does anyone out there already have a scripting method to get the database connection U… --- ## [Attempting to Connect to a Firebird Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/attempting-to-connect-to-a-firebird-database/110792)
**Author:** [@aircapital.engineer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aircapital.engineer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/attempting-to-connect-to-a-firebird-database/110792 "2025-10-01T12:50:52Z")
I have created a local Firebird database. That database is located at D:\\firebirdtest\\TEST.FDB. I added the Firebird driver, provided the correct .jar file, and then I created a database connection with the connect URL a… --- ## [\[BUG\] Saving changes to script libraries doesn't push updates to Perspective sessions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-saving-changes-to-script-libraries-doesnt-push-updates-to-perspective-sessions/76293)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-saving-changes-to-script-libraries-doesnt-push-updates-to-perspective-sessions/76293 "2025-10-01T12:34:00Z")
v8.1.28 When making changes to scripts that are called by Perspective component actions, if you don't edit a Perspective View as well before you save, the script changes aren't pushed to the session, and clicking on but… --- ## [SEL 3555 not responding to SNMP requests](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sel-3555-not-responding-to-snmp-requests/105734)
**Author:** [@rpap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rpap)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sel-3555-not-responding-to-snmp-requests/105734 "2025-10-01T07:28:21Z")
SEL 3555 not responding to SNMP requests Firewalll is allowing SNMP requests, but there is no response from SEL 3555 for that request while running a wireshark Any help would be greatly appreciated --- ## [Client-specific alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-specific-alarming/111074)
**Author:** [@dgratz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dgratz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-specific-alarming/111074 "2025-10-01T03:55:05Z")
I am attempting to create an alarm (diagnostic level, FWIW) that triggers every time a new user is logged into the system. This seems like it would be an easy task, but there are far more roadblocks than I would have ant… --- ## [Serializing to binary with Ignition SDK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serializing-to-binary-with-ignition-sdk/111113)
**Author:** [@akivabrookler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/akivabrookler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serializing-to-binary-with-ignition-sdk/111113 "2025-09-30T22:02:04Z")
Hey, I’m trying to serialize ScriptConfig objects to the data.bin files that Ignition 8.1 uses for gateway events. At the top level, this snippet takes the formed object and returns a byte array. public static byte… --- ## [Socket send must be binary in Jython 2.7.3 (Ignition 8.1.35 and after)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/socket-send-must-be-binary-in-jython-2-7-3-ignition-8-1-35-and-after/85597)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/socket-send-must-be-binary-in-jython-2-7-3-ignition-8-1-35-and-after/85597 "2025-09-30T20:24:47Z")
I am prepping to upgrade a couple of systems from 8.1.19 to 8.1.37. Printing to Zebra printers has been giving me fits, getting an error message like: TypeError: cannot make memory view because object does not have th… --- ## [Communication Between Ignition Edge and ESP32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communication-between-ignition-edge-and-esp32/111109)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Mithiri](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Mithiri)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communication-between-ignition-edge-and-esp32/111109 "2025-09-30T20:01:07Z")
Looking into making a production capable package of a test rig that uses an ESP32 to run different tests. The easiest way i can think of to connect to the ESP32 is using an Industrial Panel PC running Ignition Edge. Thi… --- ## [Configure Java Heap Space in 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-java-heap-space-in-8-3/111108)
**Author:** [@gpellicelli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gpellicelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-java-heap-space-in-8-3/111108 "2025-09-30T18:53:04Z")
Hello, Is there a way in Ignition 8.3 (like in 8.1) to configure the maximum and initial Java heap space allocated to the Gateway? On my Gateway System Performance page, I can see that my Gateway is struggling, and I’d… --- ## [Help cleaning code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-cleaning-code/111105)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-cleaning-code/111105 "2025-09-30T17:15:15Z")
Hi! def funct(json): if json.get("tagPath"): tag\_path = json.get("tagPath") + "/" + json.get("name") base\_path = "\[" + conf.default\_prov + "\]" + json.get("tagPath") else: tag\_path = json.get("name") base\_path… --- ## [How to place hyperlinks in a python file?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-place-hyperlinks-in-a-python-file/111090)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-place-hyperlinks-in-a-python-file/111090 "2025-09-30T15:57:19Z")
How can I create hyperlinks in a python file? Normally whenever you create a function one is created automatically. ▶ Image 1 However I have a file that doesn't contain any function, only information: ▶ Image 2 How coul… --- ## ["Error reading updated project" when saving project in designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-updated-project-when-saving-project-in-designer/111097)
**Author:** [@Adi\_Berko1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adi_Berko1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-updated-project-when-saving-project-in-designer/111097 "2025-09-30T15:52:42Z")
i started a new project on linux server i imported views from an edge i am trying to save the project and i got this massage error reading updated project from gatewaythe the massage details com.inductiveautomati… --- ## [Is there any way to get access from scripting to ignition's internal binding validator/preview](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-access-from-scripting-to-ignitions-internal-binding-validator-preview/111083)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-access-from-scripting-to-ignitions-internal-binding-validator-preview/111083 "2025-09-30T15:39:52Z")
i.e. in the designer when you set up a binding, you get that nice little preview that says if it’s a value or an error (and if so what type of error). is that output accessible through scripting (or through public SDK A… --- ## [XY charts with value inside the bars?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-charts-with-value-inside-the-bars/111096)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-charts-with-value-inside-the-bars/111096 "2025-09-30T15:26:10Z")
Hello all! I would like to know if it´s possible to configure XY charts to have text within the bars as shown in the following example: I have try different configurations and some posts on the forum and havent find… --- ## [One time update with Now(0) Not working as intended](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-time-update-with-now-0-not-working-as-intended/111024)
**Author:** [@VerminEngineer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/VerminEngineer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-time-update-with-now-0-not-working-as-intended/111024 "2025-09-30T14:51:03Z")
Hello, I have a rather small problem but all the same it still bothers me it won’t work. I have a text field that I want to update the current time until someone hits a button to “capture” the data (other fields as well,… --- ## [Grid Styling advice in Ignition Perspective needed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grid-styling-advice-in-ignition-perspective-needed/111084)
**Author:** [@cian.foley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cian.foley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grid-styling-advice-in-ignition-perspective-needed/111084 "2025-09-30T13:31:38Z")
I am working on designing mimic pages using grid style classes instead of the usual flex container method. I have two labels which represent high alarm and low alarm and I want them to be displayed on top of each othe… --- ## [\[Scripting\] In-editor documentation for 3rd party libraries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-in-editor-documentation-for-3rd-party-libraries/111072)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_McLean](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_McLean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-in-editor-documentation-for-3rd-party-libraries/111072 "2025-09-30T11:54:58Z")
Perhaps there is already a solution to this or a forum post I just didn’t see when I was searching for this, but is there a way to view the pydoc documentation of 3rd party python libraries added into Ignition the same w… --- ## [Igniton Audit Trail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igniton-audit-trail/111014)
**Author:** [@amch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igniton-audit-trail/111014 "2025-09-30T09:33:47Z")
Hello everyone, I need help to know how i can update the Ignition Audit Trail database for the Changes pushed directly from an Ignition Perspective client to a SQL database table. I am on Ignition version 8.1.41 and wor… --- ## [DNP3 tag history timestamps incorrect for SEL devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-tag-history-timestamps-incorrect-for-sel-devices/111039)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-tag-history-timestamps-incorrect-for-sel-devices/111039 "2025-09-30T01:02:08Z")
Before I go too deep investigating this, are there any known issues with storing of DNP3 events into Ignition history with the correct timestamps/timezones? We have some SEL protection relays talking DNP3 to Ignition us… --- ## [On screen keyboard for Perspective workstation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-screen-keyboard-for-perspective-workstation/71428)
**Author:** [@Alagumani\_Kaliyaperu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alagumani_Kaliyaperu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-screen-keyboard-for-perspective-workstation/71428 "2025-09-29T23:34:58Z")
Hi All We are using Perspective Workstation application on below Advantech devices 1.IDS-3215R-40XGA1E 2.IDS-3215 3.PPC-3151SW - Windows 10 We are looking for On screen keyboard which can support for Login process a… --- ## [Creating an Ignition Container with a hardened OCI base image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-an-ignition-container-with-a-hardened-oci-base-image/111077)
**Author:** [@Greyship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greyship)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-an-ignition-container-with-a-hardened-oci-base-image/111077 "2025-09-29T22:27:40Z")
I’m implementing Ignition in a highly cyber secure environment and I’d like to use containers, but I will need to rebuild the Ignition container using an OCI hardened image as the base layer (instead of Ubuntu 24.04 that… --- ## [Gateway Project Script Library Scope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-project-script-library-scope/111007)
**Author:** [@robertm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robertm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-project-script-library-scope/111007 "2025-09-29T22:08:55Z")
I'm cleaning up some ad-hoc scripting and moving them to Project Library functions. As an example, on every instance of a trend I have buttons that do functions such as change chart between real time/hist, toggle pens o… --- ## [User.id via Database User Source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-id-via-database-user-source/111069)
**Author:** [@meverly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/meverly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-id-via-database-user-source/111069 "2025-09-29T21:13:40Z")
Is there a way to specify the user.id when writing the queries for a manual Database User Source? Inside my session props you can see the id and userName are the same. I need the id to be the column jdeEmployeeId in my a… --- ## [Manually toggle Perspective appBar in scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-toggle-perspective-appbar-in-scripting/66565)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-toggle-perspective-appbar-in-scripting/66565 "2025-09-29T21:02:34Z")
I am not sure if this is possible at all, or should be an ideas post, but is it possible to toggle the appBar through scripting? I have a user interface that just doesn't really work well with having a little arrow on t… --- ## [Allen-Bradley Micro800 Driver - Connection Path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-micro800-driver-connection-path/111075)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-micro800-driver-connection-path/111075 "2025-09-29T20:46:30Z")
Hey folks, Apologies in advance if this has been addressed - a quick forum search turned up no results. I am looking for a means to add a connection string path to the Micro800 driver. We are connecting through another… --- ## [Connect to AB SLC 5/03 with Moxa EIP3270](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-ab-slc-5-03-with-moxa-eip3270/80458)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Reinke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luke_Reinke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-ab-slc-5-03-with-moxa-eip3270/80458 "2025-09-29T19:26:11Z")
I am using the Allen-Bradley SLC driver, Ignition can connect using EIP if I disable processor browse, but I cannot access any data tables on the PLC. If processor browse is enabled, the connection status gets stuck on "… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=130) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=132)