# Ignition

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## [On call roster clasification as per sites](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-call-roster-clasification-as-per-sites/114768)

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**Author:** [@prasoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasoon)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-call-roster-clasification-as-per-sites/114768 "2026-04-15T05:27:04Z")

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I have 36 hospital sites and want to assign different roster for different sites, is it possible to show my roster as per the site selection. In below screen I have 7 rosters but as per the site is selected the respectiv…

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## [Alarm Journal User filter wildcards?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-user-filter-wildcards/80766)

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**Author:** [@Bigtalljv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bigtalljv)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-user-filter-wildcards/80766 "2026-04-14T21:02:53Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to do wildcards in the user "Filter Alarms" box in the Alarm Journal? I'd like to be able to search for two terms in the display path.

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## [Perspective: Gantt Charts with labels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-gantt-charts-with-labels/83248)

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**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-gantt-charts-with-labels/83248 "2026-04-14T19:20:57Z")

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Hi all, i'd like to add some text in a gantt chart as in the following example: Any suggestion? Thanks in advance, regards

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## [UCanAccess datasource stuck after error – requires Gateway restart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ucanaccess-datasource-stuck-after-error-requires-gateway-restart/115058)

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**Author:** [@jchen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jchen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ucanaccess-datasource-stuck-after-error-requires-gateway-restart/115058 "2026-04-14T17:56:35Z")

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Hi there, I’m using UCanAccess 5.0.1 in Ignition 7.8 to read a MS access .mdb file. The connection works normally, but if there is a transient issue (e.g. file temporarily unavailable or damaged MDB file), I get errors…

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## [Report builder keychain expression on versino key property of table group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-builder-keychain-expression-on-versino-key-property-of-table-group/115061)

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**Author:** [@William\_Gibson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/William_Gibson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-builder-keychain-expression-on-versino-key-property-of-table-group/115061 "2026-04-14T17:15:42Z")

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Hello, I have a table group with a “plcid” value coming from the BatchPhases query. I am trying to reference this plcid to change the row version of the Header and Details portions in my table group. plcid can be an int…

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## [Struggling with Table in Reports](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/struggling-with-table-in-reports/115065)

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**Author:** [@NP209](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NP209)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/struggling-with-table-in-reports/115065 "2026-04-14T16:58:10Z")

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I am really struggling with understanding how to get this named query to show up properly in the reporting module. The number of columns is dynamic, its not always the same. I want the table to show the information exac…

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## [Parameter Binding Manipulation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-binding-manipulation/83661)

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**Author:** [@Pat\_Cunningham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat_Cunningham)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-binding-manipulation/83661 "2026-04-14T16:42:03Z")

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I would like to get parts of PathToParentFolder in parameter binding. The path is Sensor/0/Alarm. I just need the Sensor. Is there a way to do that?

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## [Tag array and OPCUA array (Omron NJ)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-array-and-opcua-array-omron-nj/50757)

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**Author:** [@johannes.bo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/johannes.bo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-array-and-opcua-array-omron-nj/50757 "2026-04-14T14:40:16Z")

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Is it possible to make a tag-array to address corresponding elements in an OPCUA array? Current configuration: PLC: MyArray\[0…31\] (USINT) OPCUA: MyArray\[0…31\] (USINT) My goal is to access the above using this tag: T…

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## [How can I clear or reset a string Memory Tag with a BOOL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-clear-or-reset-a-string-memory-tag-with-a-bool/115044)

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**Author:** [@jack.hammons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jack.hammons)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-clear-or-reset-a-string-memory-tag-with-a-bool/115044 "2026-04-14T10:36:12Z")

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I created a Text area and used a Memory tag to save what I put into it, but the issue I have is that it won’t clear what was put into it. after the cycle is done, not to sure how to go about it

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## [Problems with language translations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-language-translations/111618)

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**Author:** [@Francesco\_Vezzoli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Francesco_Vezzoli)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-language-translations/111618 "2026-04-14T08:41:10Z")

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Good morning everyone. I've been having trouble with translations for a while now (since 8.3 beta3). I have a series of labels containing the expression "translate("key")" that I use to translate from English to Italian…

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## [Ignition 8.3 license](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-license/115057)

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**Author:** [@Arr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Arr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-license/115057 "2026-04-14T00:34:46Z")

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Hi, I have a question about Ignition licensing. If I started developing SCADA in Perspective on trial mode (I have done prett much) and I will buy and activate a license on that Gateway, will all the projects, tags etc.…

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## [Perspective: Error creating 'expr-struct' binding on property "Dictionary size changed during iteration"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-error-creating-expr-struct-binding-on-property-dictionary-size-changed-during-iteration/115055)

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**Author:** [@paul.longtine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.longtine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-error-creating-expr-struct-binding-on-property-dictionary-size-changed-during-iteration/115055 "2026-04-13T22:56:24Z")

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This error came across the logs, at the moment I'm not sure how frequent it may be. Running Ignition 8.1.50. It doesn't seem like this is directly caused by the script transform, the script transform is simply accessing…

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## [Why is dateutil library available on only some of my Ignition deployments?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-is-dateutil-library-available-on-only-some-of-my-ignition-deployments/115047)

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**Author:** [@tyler.bennett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.bennett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-is-dateutil-library-available-on-only-some-of-my-ignition-deployments/115047 "2026-04-13T22:37:42Z")

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Hi, we developed a feature to implement a maintenance calendar of sorts. We ended using dateutil and dateutil.rrule to support recurring events and such. Initially that library appeared to be built-in (included with Igni…

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## [Vision Template Repeater -- Index Parameter Name Missing?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-template-repeater-index-parameter-name-missing/115028)

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**Author:** [@karynpham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karynpham)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-template-repeater-index-parameter-name-missing/115028 "2026-04-13T21:44:37Z")

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Have been referencing the manual and realized a whole parameter is missing – is this a known bug in 8.1?

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## [PowerTable onCellEdited script isnt updating the sql database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-oncelledited-script-isnt-updating-the-sql-database/115053)

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**Author:** [@dpace](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dpace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-oncelledited-script-isnt-updating-the-sql-database/115053 "2026-04-13T20:54:58Z")

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\# Example #self.data = system.dataset.setValue(self.data, rowIndex, colIndex, newValue) ndx = self.data.getValueAt(rowIndex, 'Formula') query = "UPDATE BL1Formulas SET %s = ? WHERE Formula = ?" % (colNam…

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## [Perspective - Analog Indicator - Keep pointer same size on scaling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-analog-indicator-keep-pointer-same-size-on-scaling/114817)

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**Author:** [@angus123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/angus123)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-analog-indicator-keep-pointer-same-size-on-scaling/114817 "2026-04-13T19:51:54Z")

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Hi all, Does anyone know how to make the Perspective Analog Indicator pointer stay the same size when changing the height of the component? By default it gets squished or expands too much, which looks bad. I have recei…

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## [Dock view onDemand/Handle Show Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-view-ondemand-handle-show-bug/115052)

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**Author:** [@Taylor\_Nankervis1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Taylor_Nankervis1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-view-ondemand-handle-show-bug/115052 "2026-04-13T19:49:13Z")

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Ignition Perspective 8.1.52 I was attempting to add a small view as an onDemand dock on the left/west side, with handle set to “show”. The handle will not show unless the dock is set to “visible”. But as soon as I make…

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## [Ignition Vision Client runtimes folder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-client-runtimes-folder/115030)

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**Author:** [@paul.allen1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.allen1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-client-runtimes-folder/115030 "2026-04-13T16:23:03Z")

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Hello, I am trying to create a Windows 11 kiosk using XML. I want to be able to make the file path for the runtimes Java somewhat dynamic, currently it is set to “%USERPROFILE%\\.ignition\\cache\\resources\\runtimes\\17.0.13…

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## [Where does the expression runscript run for Designer Authentication Strategy:Identity Provider for client?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-does-the-expression-runscript-run-for-designer-authentication-strategy-identity-provider-for-client/115045)

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**Author:** [@TimeLordship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimeLordship)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-does-the-expression-runscript-run-for-designer-authentication-strategy-identity-provider-for-client/115045 "2026-04-13T16:20:54Z")

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When using the Designer Authentication Strategy:Identity Provider, Under User Mapped Attributes\>Roles, I have chosen Expression, and added a runscript. My question is: where does this runscript run when I login via the …

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## [How to start multiple project specific designer sessions at once (batch file)?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-start-multiple-project-specific-designer-sessions-at-once-batch-file/102947)

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**Author:** [@tyler.bennett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.bennett)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-start-multiple-project-specific-designer-sessions-at-once-batch-file/102947 "2026-04-13T15:28:25Z")

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Is there any way to start multiple project specific designer sessions at once using a batch file, PowerShell script or similar? I regularly need to open 6+ projects in designer at the same time to compare and synchroniz…

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## [Latency when using Ignition with PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/latency-when-using-ignition-with-plc/115039)

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**Author:** [@onderhoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/onderhoud)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/latency-when-using-ignition-with-plc/115039 "2026-04-13T15:06:28Z")

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Hi, We are working on an industrial machine where Ignition is used between the HMI and a PLC. We are experiencing noticeable latency when triggering commands such as start/stop from the HMI, which affects the consisten…

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## [Writing multiple bits of Integer OPC tag at same time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-multiple-bits-of-integer-opc-tag-at-same-time/115041)

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**Author:** [@royd.van.doesburg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/royd.van.doesburg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-multiple-bits-of-integer-opc-tag-at-same-time/115041 "2026-04-13T13:39:47Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m trying to create a faceplate that works perfectly with our standardized PLC components in TIA portal. To prevent the need of a lot of communication tags with the HMI and other SCADA systems, all bits…

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## [Forwarding historian data across gateway network](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forwarding-historian-data-across-gateway-network/115032)

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**Author:** [@will\_schreiner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/will_schreiner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forwarding-historian-data-across-gateway-network/115032 "2026-04-13T13:34:37Z")

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Hello, I am in the process of trying to see how to best utilize the gateway network to move data from individual gateways to a central gateway and to SQL database connected to it. This is still early testing, so this is…

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## [How to disable Power table rows?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-power-table-rows/115033)

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**Author:** [@harshini](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harshini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-power-table-rows/115033 "2026-04-13T13:33:13Z")

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Power table - When a row is selected, only selected row should be editable and all other rows must be disabled from editing.

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## [Linear Scale component doesn't change/scale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-component-doesnt-change-scale/12702)

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**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-component-doesnt-change-scale/12702 "2026-04-13T07:11:56Z")

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Linear Scale component doesn’t change/scale when you resize the window. Even when the layout properties are set on ‘Relative’ and ‘Scale Font’… When you put it beside the Moving Analog Indicator and resize the window, a…

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## [PostgreSQL logging without SQL/historian modules?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-logging-without-sql-historian-modules/115026)

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**Author:** [@Eradicatus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eradicatus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-logging-without-sql-historian-modules/115026 "2026-04-12T12:13:48Z")

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I have very limited experience with Ignition, but have been tasked with specifying a minimal edge install. The customer needs a local HMI + alarm log + basic trends. However, one of the requirements is a local historical…

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## [Working with tables and writing to database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-tables-and-writing-to-database/115019)

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**Author:** [@stephen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stephen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-tables-and-writing-to-database/115019 "2026-04-12T07:04:37Z")

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Hi All Anothe question. I have a table that is linked to a data via a query. When a user makes a change to the data (in this case set a value as active/inactive), I would like to push the change to the database. I’m won…

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## [Parameters in popup view show as undefined](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameters-in-popup-view-show-as-undefined/114950)

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**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameters-in-popup-view-show-as-undefined/114950 "2026-04-11T11:59:21Z")

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I have a popup view. The popup view accept 2 parameters. However, it shows like this (showed in 2 labels): Doing it like this: I don't understand why is showing it like this. The data comes from a binding to the…

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## [Perspective: Scripting a Momentary Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-scripting-a-momentary-button/35684)

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**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-scripting-a-momentary-button/35684 "2026-04-11T10:15:11Z")

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Hey folks, Ignition 8.0.7 I’m trying to implement a momentary button in Perspective, but the feature doesn’t appear to be available. The One-Shot Button documentation states, “If your PLC expects the HMI to reset the b…

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## [Reading one cell in a table and comparing it to another in the same row](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-one-cell-in-a-table-and-comparing-it-to-another-in-the-same-row/115018)

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**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-one-cell-in-a-table-and-comparing-it-to-another-in-the-same-row/115018 "2026-04-11T08:09:23Z")

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I have a table which is pulling a db table to it, I need to look at column B and if it has a 1 make column A red what would be the best way to do this within the table

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