# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=42 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [\[BUG\] Cannot paste into root document tag value node and copy doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-cannot-paste-into-root-document-tag-value-node-and-copy-doesnt-work/115449)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-cannot-paste-into-root-document-tag-value-node-and-copy-doesnt-work/115449 "2026-05-08T19:00:28Z")
v8.3.3 There is no "Paste" option to paste a structure into the root node of a document tag value, which is quite annoying.. I will need to write this via script. Also, the "Copy" action doesn't work. It seems to copy … --- ## [\[IGN-16202\] Reading document tag with array of objects fails to convert to JSON](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-16202-reading-document-tag-with-array-of-objects-fails-to-convert-to-json/115450)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-16202-reading-document-tag-with-array-of-objects-fails-to-convert-to-json/115450 "2026-05-08T17:55:32Z")
v8.3.3 I'm not sure what's happening here, but encoding this document tag to JSON yields a bizarre result: --- ## [Roles(Administrator) run away,](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/roles-administrator-run-away/115454)
**Author:** [@dqg81](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dqg81)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/roles-administrator-run-away/115454 "2026-05-08T14:37:07Z")
Administrator ? --- ## [Kepware OPC Server Faulted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kepware-opc-server-faulted/29052)
**Author:** [@jagannathan.raghunat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jagannathan.raghunat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kepware-opc-server-faulted/29052 "2026-05-08T14:18:41Z")
Hi All I am trying to add a third-party OPCServer through UI on Ignition 8.0.4 I am getting the following error. Uaexception status=Bad\_Timeout,message=io.netty.channel.ConnectTimeoutException: Connection Timed Out: /X… --- ## [Async Execution and Blocking in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/async-execution-and-blocking-in-ignition/115410)
**Author:** [@keithms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keithms)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/async-execution-and-blocking-in-ignition/115410 "2026-05-08T13:18:57Z")
I recently was made aware an issue that got me thinking about scripting in asynchronous contexts in Ignition. In this case, blocking functions such as sleep and system.tag.writeBlocking were being used in tag event scri… --- ## [Error writing safety tag value :bad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-safety-tag-value-bad/115211)
**Author:** [@dqg81](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dqg81)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-safety-tag-value-bad/115211 "2026-05-08T11:31:46Z")
Hello everyone, I'm trying to write a safty tag from the designer, and I'm encountering this error. The connection to the PLC is good, and there don't seem to be any issues with that. Any suggestions for a fi… --- ## [What is the fastest and most efficient way to add multiple Modbus TCP device connections in the Gateway for Ignition using a CSV file in the latest version Ignition 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-fastest-and-most-efficient-way-to-add-multiple-modbus-tcp-device-connections-in-the-gateway-for-ignition-using-a-csv-file-in-the-latest-version-ignition-8-3/115451)
**Author:** [@thevinraaj.jayakumar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thevinraaj.jayakumar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-fastest-and-most-efficient-way-to-add-multiple-modbus-tcp-device-connections-in-the-gateway-for-ignition-using-a-csv-file-in-the-latest-version-ignition-8-3/115451 "2026-05-08T11:27:39Z")
I’m looking for a bulk import method that allows multiple Modbus TCP devices to be configured automatically instead of adding each device manually through the Gateway web interface. Ideally, the solution should support i… --- ## [Slow loading of Tag History in Perspective Time Series Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-loading-of-tag-history-in-perspective-time-series-chart/115400)
**Author:** [@ziga.sraj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ziga.sraj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-loading-of-tag-history-in-perspective-time-series-chart/115400 "2026-05-08T09:42:33Z")
Hello, Ignition version:8.3.4 Approximate selected time range:8h Tag history provider: Core Historian I am working in Ignition Perspective and I am using a Time Series Chart to display historical data for a selected … --- ## [The latest damo download](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-latest-damo-download/115447)
**Author:** [@alfred.x.wang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alfred.x.wang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-latest-damo-download/115447 "2026-05-08T00:49:33Z")
hi ,all where to download the latest demo in version 8.3 I think this demo project is more remarkable, try to learn about it --- ## [How to set Label component CSS values in the stylesheet.css in Edge Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-set-label-component-css-values-in-the-stylesheet-css-in-edge-perspective/115444)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Skoglund1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Austin_Skoglund1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-set-label-component-css-values-in-the-stylesheet-css-in-edge-perspective/115444 "2026-05-07T22:21:46Z")
I am trying to set CSS values for the Label component in the stylesheet.css using ".ia\_label". Is this not the right name for it? --- ## [Set default text size for new report?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-default-text-size-for-new-report/115446)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-default-text-size-for-new-report/115446 "2026-05-07T21:54:00Z")
Is there a way to set the default text size (and font, etc.) when creating a report? Are there any tricks to watch out for? --- ## [State machine in Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/state-machine-in-gateway/115445)
**Author:** [@martinmoncada.tree](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/martinmoncada.tree)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/state-machine-in-gateway/115445 "2026-05-07T20:59:23Z")
We are monitoring a process running in the machine. There is a Gateway Scheduled event that triggers the start. After that, we have a function that has to do some checks until this other process finishes. The period at w… --- ## [Is there a way to Prevent Default for only certain keys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-prevent-default-for-only-certain-keys/115420)
**Author:** [@travisaggiebrown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/travisaggiebrown)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-prevent-default-for-only-certain-keys/115420 "2026-05-07T20:41:56Z")
I want to make it where if I press enter in a text box in a form it will exit it, but upon making a onKeyPress event I have realized that I don't think there is a way to prevent default for specific keys that are pressed… --- ## [Del key not working with Numeric Entry on tab click](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/del-key-not-working-with-numeric-entry-on-tab-click/115432)
**Author:** [@Ruchika](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ruchika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/del-key-not-working-with-numeric-entry-on-tab-click/115432 "2026-05-07T19:38:05Z")
I am using tab key to switch between numeric entry fields. When I click on del key to delete value from numeric entry field and then click on tab then it doesn't delete the value and simply show the old value. --- ## [Report Viewer - Scripting the Print Option](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-scripting-the-print-option/115441)
**Author:** [@NP209](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NP209)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-scripting-the-print-option/115441 "2026-05-07T18:00:22Z")
In the bottom right corner of the Report Viewer in Perspective, there are two options, one to download the report or print. Is there a way to script what the print button is doing? A few of our users have mentioned how … --- ## [Slow Loading of Reports After Historical Data Migration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-loading-of-reports-after-historical-data-migration/115440)
**Author:** [@abae](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-loading-of-reports-after-historical-data-migration/115440 "2026-05-07T17:14:32Z")
Ignition v8.1.36 I have a report that takes several minutes to load for all days before a certain date. The report looks at historical data for 1 day at 15-minute intervals (so query should return 96 data points per day… --- ## [Converting Crystal Report formula to use in Ignition Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-crystal-report-formula-to-use-in-ignition-designer/115438)
**Author:** [@l.rollins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/l.rollins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-crystal-report-formula-to-use-in-ignition-designer/115438 "2026-05-07T16:40:52Z")
I have a CR formula that I want to use in Ignition. IF {GFSITMATT\_COPPERLIQ.ATTVALCOD\_0} \<\> "NONE" THEN extractstring({ATEXTRA\_COPPERLIQ.TEXTE\_0},'',' =') + "-" + extractstring({ATEXTRA\_COPPER.TEXTE\_0},'',' =') ELSE … --- ## [Bidirectional filter on multiple dropdowns](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bidirectional-filter-on-multiple-dropdowns/115327)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bidirectional-filter-on-multiple-dropdowns/115327 "2026-05-07T15:39:22Z")
Hello! Asking the amazing people around here. Looking for any idea on how to do this. We have a "working" solution... Looking to improve it. We have a table with this data. Each room is in a general area, in a section,… --- ## [Numeric Label Background Color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-label-background-color/115429)
**Author:** [@vivek.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vivek.shah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-label-background-color/115429 "2026-05-07T15:15:22Z")
from java.awt import Color if event.propertyName == "componentRunning" and event.newValue: if pastDueRL\_res == None or pastDueSO\_res == None or CPCP\_res == None: system.db.rollbackTransaction(transactionID) … --- ## [Ignition 8.3 - Audit logs default column name changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-audit-logs-default-column-name-changes/115425)
**Author:** [@chaitany.goyal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaitany.goyal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-audit-logs-default-column-name-changes/115425 "2026-05-07T15:05:23Z")
Noticed issue upgrading 8.1 → 8.3.3. We noticed an issue on our audit table column names being messed up. After further investigation it was noticed default Audit table column names changed from UPPERCASE to lowercase d… --- ## [Ignition Gateway log error: Unexpected error while delivering message to the transport layer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-log-error-unexpected-error-while-delivering-message-to-the-transport-layer/115428)
**Author:** [@alfred.x.wang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alfred.x.wang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-log-error-unexpected-error-while-delivering-message-to-the-transport-layer/115428 "2026-05-07T15:00:38Z")
--- ## [Access to 'Description' aspect of Rockwell plc tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-description-aspect-of-rockwell-plc-tag/101685)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-description-aspect-of-rockwell-plc-tag/101685 "2026-05-07T14:32:34Z")
I am trying to create a UDT to show input status of a digital input card. I want to show not only the state of the digital input but also the description of the tag. Here is a screenshot of one of the inputs. I can… --- ## [Module/Driver License](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-driver-license/115431)
**Author:** [@harrison.m.freeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harrison.m.freeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-driver-license/115431 "2026-05-07T13:41:32Z")
Hi All, If I re-install a missing device driver (e.g. the BACNet driver was accidentally removed), will I run into any license issues? Or do you have any best-practice tips for when installing a module/driver to avoid i… --- ## [Problem with wildcards in expression function "isAlarmActiveFiltered"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-wildcards-in-expression-function-isalarmactivefiltered/115404)
**Author:** [@mirko.cerin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mirko.cerin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-wildcards-in-expression-function-isalarmactivefiltered/115404 "2026-05-07T06:54:35Z")
Hi everyone, I'm trying to use the isAlarmActiveFiltered expression function to show a label based on the presence of any alarm in the following path: \[default\]CPU\_1/......... /O\_STS/BYP\_ACT the series of dot is whe… --- ## [Ignition Edge 8.3.4 on ARM64](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-8-3-4-on-arm64/115388)
**Author:** [@steve.rbo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steve.rbo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-8-3-4-on-arm64/115388 "2026-05-06T22:09:23Z")
I am currently using a Asus IOT Tinker System 3N, installing and running Ignition Edge 8.1.53 worked fine, on other AARCH64 devices (such as raspberry Pi) Ignition Edge 8.3.4 worked fine. However for 8.3.4 it does not wa… --- ## [Report SQL data source resulting in "Invalid column name'{....}'"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-sql-data-source-resulting-in-invalid-column-name/115416)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-sql-data-source-resulting-in-invalid-column-name/115416 "2026-05-06T20:48:50Z")
I'm doing a project requiring a series of reports - and I haven't done any reports for a while. I've reviewed all the relevant IU videos on the reporting module as a refresher. Here's the current problem: Figure 1. S… --- ## [Web Browser Component Crash](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-component-crash/115412)
**Author:** [@kennethandradeom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kennethandradeom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-component-crash/115412 "2026-05-06T20:47:07Z")
Hi, It appears this error when I open a Vision Client, and it does not even allow me to change the URL or load the associated URL. What is strange is that the Web Dev module itself works correctly, but when I load it in… --- ## [\[Vision Client Launcher\] Crashes on Launch Linux 24.04.4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-launcher-crashes-on-launch-linux-24-04-4/115419)
**Author:** [@elambert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/elambert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-launcher-crashes-on-launch-linux-24-04-4/115419 "2026-05-06T20:35:20Z")
Hello all, For context, I've been advocating to our SI team that we should switch to Linux for servers/panel PCs, as it tends to be relatively more stable. We have a local Ignition server (Kubuntu 24.04.4) in the offic… --- ## [PROFINET & EtherCat drivers ... is there a demand? If yes: How do you want it to be?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/profinet-ethercat-drivers-is-there-a-demand-if-yes-how-do-you-want-it-to-be/115375)
**Author:** [@christofer.dutz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christofer.dutz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/profinet-ethercat-drivers-is-there-a-demand-if-yes-how-do-you-want-it-to-be/115375 "2026-05-06T19:10:09Z")
Hi all, I've recently finished my ToddySoft Connect PROFINET driver and as I am planing on shipping almost all of my drivers as Ignition modules, I have a few questions on prioritization. Is there interest in something… --- ## [Web Dev Module doPost Status Code 409](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-module-dopost-status-code-409/115409)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_Tarr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Xavier_Tarr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-module-dopost-status-code-409/115409 "2026-05-06T16:28:42Z")
Hi, I am trying to send back a status code of 409 signal the sender to indicate that they are trying to post a duplicate value. Even when I hard code the status value it is still returning back a status of 200. I am runn… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=41) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=43)