# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=36 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Assigning tag values to custom properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/assigning-tag-values-to-custom-properties/115757)
**Author:** [@mdominguez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdominguez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/assigning-tag-values-to-custom-properties/115757 "2026-05-28T21:35:05Z")
Say you have 80 tags and 80 custom properties, and you are interested in assigning the values of the tags to the custom properties 1:1 when the user clicks a button. How would you go about doing this? It's easy enough t… --- ## [Cloud AWS Architecture](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cloud-aws-architecture/115759)
**Author:** [@downerczx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/downerczx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cloud-aws-architecture/115759 "2026-05-28T20:08:53Z")
Could anyone please help me understand, on the AWS pricing page, there is the following statement: Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs. W… --- ## [Installing a parallel AWS instance of Ignition to upgrade versions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-a-parallel-aws-instance-of-ignition-to-upgrade-versions/115752)
**Author:** [@Nol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-a-parallel-aws-instance-of-ignition-to-upgrade-versions/115752 "2026-05-28T17:20:29Z")
We want to update our front end Ignition from 8.1.48 to 8.1.53. Although this is a minor update and should be relatively seamless IT has chosen that they would prefer to spin up a parallel instance, do the full install o… --- ## [Database for MacBook M5 Tahoe?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-for-macbook-m5-tahoe/115732)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-for-macbook-m5-tahoe/115732 "2026-05-28T17:09:04Z")
I was using Ignition 8.1 with MySQL on a MacBook with Intel CPU (2019) and Sequioa OS. When I upgraded to Tahoe, MySQL stopped working (specifically Workbench). I now have a MacBook M5 running Tahoe, which supports Ign… --- ## [Can ignition edge be a remote tag provider for 5 other ignition edge's?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-edge-be-a-remote-tag-provider-for-5-other-ignition-edges/115751)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Jaffe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Jaffe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-edge-be-a-remote-tag-provider-for-5-other-ignition-edges/115751 "2026-05-28T17:05:20Z")
We are installing 5 hmi's on a site. The original plan called for each hmi to remotely connect to the central ignition server. However, the company is now concerned that if connection to that server is severed they won't… --- ## [Physical Keyboard doesn't work in touchscreen mode for keypad entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/physical-keyboard-doesnt-work-in-touchscreen-mode-for-keypad-entry/115750)
**Author:** [@awybenga](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awybenga)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/physical-keyboard-doesnt-work-in-touchscreen-mode-for-keypad-entry/115750 "2026-05-28T15:57:43Z")
When setting touchscreen mode the physical keyboard cannot be used to enter numeric values. It works for the Alphanumeric Keyboard but not the numeric one. Any tips or advice? Thanks! --- ## [JS Injection Hack Usefuls (JavaScript)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/js-injection-hack-usefuls-javascript/114714)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/js-injection-hack-usefuls-javascript/114714 "2026-05-28T15:44:08Z")
I thought I’d create a wiki topic to post useful JS “hacks”. It’d be good to include methods using the Markdown component as well as Ben Musson’s Periscope module’s system.perspective.runJavaScript\* methods, but either o… --- ## [Openapi GET Backups always returns 403 forbidden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/openapi-get-backups-always-returns-403-forbidden/115741)
**Author:** [@derek.delizo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/derek.delizo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/openapi-get-backups-always-returns-403-forbidden/115741 "2026-05-28T15:25:12Z")
I am messing around with the Ignition api and am trying to download a gateway backup using curl. I created an API key in my ignition gateway and I am exporting the key in my shell using export API\_TOKEN. When I make my c… --- ## [Useability of EAM in 8.3.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/useability-of-eam-in-8-3-6/115747)
**Author:** [@Rhys\_m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rhys_m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/useability-of-eam-in-8-3-6/115747 "2026-05-28T14:30:01Z")
We have recently upgraded our server estate over the 8.3.6, we have always used EAM to push projects, resources etc from dev to prod and various front end servers. We upgraded from 8.1.34 and so far the experience of EAM… --- ## [Ignition Edge and Twilio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-and-twilio/98469)
**Author:** [@Arlen\_Irvin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Arlen_Irvin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-and-twilio/98469 "2026-05-28T13:42:27Z")
I'm using Ignition edge, has anyone successfully sent text messages using "system.net.httpPost" --- ## [Upgrade to ignition 8.0.13 : Invalid configuration type hierarchy for node message?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-to-ignition-8-0-13-invalid-configuration-type-hierarchy-for-node-message/35482)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-to-ignition-8-0-13-invalid-configuration-type-hierarchy-for-node-message/35482 "2026-05-28T12:59:13Z")
I’ve upgraded a 8.0.12 gateway to 8.0.13, I have some message: INFO | jvm 1 | 2020/06/10 09:50:04 | W \[t.s.internaljson \] \[07:50:04\]: Invalid configuration type hierarchy for node '02dce1a3-f032-4a9c-b… --- ## [BACnet Device Won't Initialize](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-device-wont-initialize/115731)
**Author:** [@harrison.m.freeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harrison.m.freeman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-device-wont-initialize/115731 "2026-05-28T12:58:57Z")
Hi All, I have a remote BACnet device that is stuck on 'initializing.' It does not switch back and forth between 'initializing/uninitialized' it's simply stuck on 'initializing.' When I enable or disable the device an '… --- ## [Two Ignition Perspective licenses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-ignition-perspective-licenses/115745)
**Author:** [@TechEnlive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TechEnlive)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-ignition-perspective-licenses/115745 "2026-05-28T12:32:52Z")
Hi Team, We currently have an Ignition Perspective license that allows a maximum of 3 Perspective client sessions. Since we now have 4 operator posts, we would like to know if it is possible to add an additional license… --- ## [Security Level rule based on other Security Levels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-level-rule-based-on-other-security-levels/115705)
**Author:** [@malek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/malek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-level-rule-based-on-other-security-levels/115705 "2026-05-28T12:28:00Z")
Hello, Is there a way to create a Security Level rule based on another custom Security Level, rather than using Roles or Security Zones? For example, let’s say I have the following security groups: And I would like… --- ## [system.tag.importTags only allowed at the root of a tag provider?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-importtags-only-allowed-at-the-root-of-a-tag-provider/115738)
**Author:** [@craigl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-importtags-only-allowed-at-the-root-of-a-tag-provider/115738 "2026-05-28T12:24:14Z")
I'm trying to build a comprehensive set of tags from all of our sites, and I've run into a snag. So far I've parsed out all of the UDTs from across our sites and they are deposited into set of files whose stucture mimic… --- ## [Gateway and tag browser scripts not firing and restart issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-and-tag-browser-scripts-not-firing-and-restart-issues/114403)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew_Lin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-and-tag-browser-scripts-not-firing-and-restart-issues/114403 "2026-05-28T08:46:02Z")
1. I have set up 10+ gateway timer scripts which runs every 1 second with a fixed delay. I can have my scripts run nonstop with no problem for weeks and months and then all of a sudden, 1-2 scripts just stop running whil… --- ## [Send subset of data to Azure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-subset-of-data-to-azure/115743)
**Author:** [@ola.branas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ola.branas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-subset-of-data-to-azure/115743 "2026-05-28T07:08:09Z")
Hi, I'm currently testing the Azure Injector module. What I want to archieve is to send a few tags to Azure hidden as json object inside my UDTs somewherer in my tagstructure. The idea is to have a specific tagname in … --- ## [Ignition cannot detect changes in PLC values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cannot-detect-changes-in-plc-values/115698)
**Author:** [@xieliangyue921231](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xieliangyue921231)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cannot-detect-changes-in-plc-values/115698 "2026-05-28T06:13:29Z")
Hi Everyone, Calling all experts! I'm currently designing screens using Ignition 8.3.3 and running into an issue where Ignition fails to detect the signal reset from a Siemens S7-1500 PLC. Here is the specific scenario… --- ## [Tag in tagpath automatically got deleted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-in-tagpath-automatically-got-deleted/115719)
**Author:** [@prasoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasoon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-in-tagpath-automatically-got-deleted/115719 "2026-05-27T14:50:37Z")
I am having an issue in some plants my tag is getting deleted automatically from tagpath in some plants how is it possible any idea? --- ## [Ignition's OPC UA Server Authentication Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignitions-opc-ua-server-authentication-issues/115714)
**Author:** [@dcarpenter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcarpenter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignitions-opc-ua-server-authentication-issues/115714 "2026-05-27T13:55:05Z")
I am having odd issues with Ignition v8.3 OPC UA server. I want to allow an external client to connect to Ignition's OPC UA server and write to tags. Currently, the settings are OPC UA Server Settings -\> General Setti… --- ## [Modbus RTU over TCP: Single slave timeout causes driver to drop entire TCP connection (FailureType==DISCONNECTED)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-over-tcp-single-slave-timeout-causes-driver-to-drop-entire-tcp-connection-failuretype-disconnected/115707)
**Author:** [@piperra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/piperra)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-over-tcp-single-slave-timeout-causes-driver-to-drop-entire-tcp-connection-failuretype-disconnected/115707 "2026-05-27T12:45:27Z")
Hi everyone, I'm running into a frustrating issue with the Modbus driver in Ignition 8.3, and I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. The Architecture: Gateway: Ignition 8.3 Hardware: 6 Modbus RTU… --- ## [\[BUG\] Tag Report - Copy as script doesn't include "Alarm(s) Configured" return property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-tag-report-copy-as-script-doesnt-include-alarm-s-configured-return-property/115725)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-tag-report-copy-as-script-doesnt-include-alarm-s-configured-return-property/115725 "2026-05-27T12:25:57Z")
v8.3.3 I'm trying to return the Alarm(s) Configured property: when running this query via a script, however the "Copy query as script" option completely disregards the Alarms configured return property configured in… --- ## [Memory Leakage. Large drop after gateway reboot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-leakage-large-drop-after-gateway-reboot/115708)
**Author:** [@Dylan2026](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dylan2026)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-leakage-large-drop-after-gateway-reboot/115708 "2026-05-27T12:04:59Z")
Our production Ignition Project has some serious memory leakage. I left work on Friday with usage peaking at 8GB, but was dropping back to 5GB. Come in on Monday and its pretty much flat lined at 8.5GB. Restart the ga… --- ## [Can you force a query tag to execute?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-force-a-query-tag-to-execute/115721)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-force-a-query-tag-to-execute/115721 "2026-05-27T12:03:14Z")
Hi! I have a query tag like this: SELECT ID FROM TABLE WHERE WORKCENTERID = {\[.\]ROOMID} AND PLANTID = {\[.\]PLANTID} We are in the test phase, and we are currently changing the id from the table (this will not happ… --- ## [Ignition Loopback OPCUA Server Faulted (user access denied) after increasing Hardware RAM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-loopback-opcua-server-faulted-user-access-denied-after-increasing-hardware-ram/115715)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Rapoza](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Rapoza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-loopback-opcua-server-faulted-user-access-denied-after-increasing-hardware-ram/115715 "2026-05-27T00:39:15Z")
Error message: "UaServiceFaultException: status=Bad\_UserAccessDenied, message=User does not have permission to perform the requested operation. at org.eclipse.milo.opcua.stack.transport.client.uasc.UascClientMessageHan… --- ## [Named Query parameter datatype](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-parameter-datatype/115694)
**Author:** [@rickard.eriksson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rickard.eriksson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-parameter-datatype/115694 "2026-05-26T20:19:25Z")
Hi, Why is ignition generating queries with parameter as nvarchar(4000) even though i selected int4 in the designer? (@P0 nvarchar(4000))SELECT SAPNO from RECIPE\_MAIN where PRODUCTNO = @P0 --- ## [8.3 Client Permission Error - Tag Historian Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-client-permission-error-tag-historian-query/114364)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Ray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Ray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-client-permission-error-tag-historian-query/114364 "2026-05-26T18:47:49Z")
When using the new system.Historian modules scripting functions in Ignition 8.3, I'm running into an error around client permissions when running in a Vision client. I'm currently in a dev environment running Ignition 8… --- ## [OPC UA Connection Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-issues/115711)
**Author:** [@Slick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Slick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-issues/115711 "2026-05-26T18:17:19Z")
Hello, I have a device connected to two Ignition gateways through OPC UA. On one gateway the connection is fine and has been up for a bit now. On the other gateway however, the connection is faulted I am getting these… --- ## [How to copy the dark theme files in v8.3?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-the-dark-theme-files-in-v8-3/115696)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-the-dark-theme-files-in-v8-3/115696 "2026-05-26T17:00:55Z")
The light and dark themes no longer have folders in the file structure for them. The issue with switching themes by changing the session theme prop in the client is that this unloads all of the styles and loads the new … --- ## [\[IGN-16348\] Event Stream Tag Event Wildcards - Doesn't work with Remote Tag Provider?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-16348-event-stream-tag-event-wildcards-doesnt-work-with-remote-tag-provider/115703)
**Author:** [@michael.stonier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.stonier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-16348-event-stream-tag-event-wildcards-doesnt-work-with-remote-tag-provider/115703 "2026-05-26T15:54:14Z")
Do wildcards not work in Event Streams Tag Event paths for remote tag providers? Individual tags work OK, multiple fully expanded tags work OK, but introducing a wildcard ends up not firing on any that did work with the … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=35) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=37)