# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=52 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 53 --- ## [MQTT Recorder (Cirrus Link modules) does not resume recording after Ignition Gateway restart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-recorder-cirrus-link-modules-does-not-resume-recording-after-ignition-gateway-restart/114181)
**Author:** [@integrator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/integrator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-recorder-cirrus-link-modules-does-not-resume-recording-after-ignition-gateway-restart/114181 "2026-04-09T04:40:14Z")
Hello, I am currently using Ignition 8.3.2 and MQTT Transmission + MQTT Engine + MQTT Recorder (Cirrus Link modules). The system is configured correctly and works as expected under normal operation, data is properly r… --- ## [Ignition Historian - Error executing post-value seed query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-historian-error-executing-post-value-seed-query/114846)
**Author:** [@chaitany.goyal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaitany.goyal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-historian-error-executing-post-value-seed-query/114846 "2026-04-09T04:22:11Z")
I have following issues with Core Historian. The suggested solution from the error is to remove partition table but since the Historian is supposed to a black box, is there a way of fixing this issue without trying to ge… --- ## [Perspective special characters in property names / object keys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-special-characters-in-property-names-object-keys/114943)
**Author:** [@jake.bierman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jake.bierman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-special-characters-in-property-names-object-keys/114943 "2026-04-09T00:02:00Z")
Hi, I have been using special characters in object keys / property names for some time now, but the designer will not let me create this, it has to be done via a binding/script. Why does Designer not let me enter specia… --- ## [saveAsPDF() vs. executeAndDistribute() File Location](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saveaspdf-vs-executeanddistribute-file-location/114968)
**Author:** [@tbennett.tdc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbennett.tdc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saveaspdf-vs-executeanddistribute-file-location/114968 "2026-04-08T22:03:19Z")
I have a report that automatically saves to the gateway using a gateway tag change script which calls system.report.executeAndDistribute(). As an added feature, I originally gave the users the ability to view the report … --- ## [Simplifying Source Path for Alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simplifying-source-path-for-alarms/86698)
**Author:** [@arpit\_arun\_kumaar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/arpit_arun_kumaar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simplifying-source-path-for-alarms/86698 "2026-04-08T21:46:50Z")
I am running Ignition v8.1.37. On my alarm status table, I wish to simplify the way the source path is displayed. For instance, currently for all of my tags, the source path is represented as: prov:default:/tag:TagPath:/… --- ## [Potential Bug In Perspective Tables for 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/potential-bug-in-perspective-tables-for-8-1/114961)
**Author:** [@kbranson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kbranson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/potential-bug-in-perspective-tables-for-8-1/114961 "2026-04-08T21:44:25Z")
I get a java.lang.ClassCastException when trying to do it the second way. Shouldn’t using self.custom.property\_here and the value parameter be of same type if they reference the same thing? --- ## [Canary historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/canary-historian/113939)
**Author:** [@jrdsb912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jrdsb912)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/canary-historian/113939 "2026-04-08T20:34:08Z")
Hello everyone, i´m facing a problem with the canary historian, I have created a pipeline that pulls data from a database and publishes the data to canary and we´ve using and reading that data in ignition. The problem i… --- ## [Historical Data and Visualization in Ignition Edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-data-and-visualization-in-ignition-edge/103221)
**Author:** [@Mariangel\_Perez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mariangel_Perez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-data-and-visualization-in-ignition-edge/103221 "2026-04-08T19:41:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a project where we have a critical application running on Ignition Platform. To ensure continuity in case of connection issues with the datacenter, we plan to use Ignition Edge as a… --- ## [Binding Property to Document Memory Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-property-to-document-memory-tag/36613)
**Author:** [@rberghammer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rberghammer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-property-to-document-memory-tag/36613 "2026-04-08T19:38:05Z")
I would like to store data in a document tag and allow users to view & modify the data using a perspective table. The table is bound to a custom property: So far, I can get the table to display the data, but I can’t … --- ## [Tablet Orientation Change logging out user](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tablet-orientation-change-logging-out-user/114964)
**Author:** [@RohanPalshikar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RohanPalshikar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tablet-orientation-change-logging-out-user/114964 "2026-04-08T19:10:58Z")
Hi, We have a tablet that we are wanting to use for our MES application on the Shop floor. It will run the perspective application on a web browser. The application is running well. One issue we are facing is, when the … --- ## [Change Label Text Binding Based on Multi-State Button Selection (OPC Tags)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-label-text-binding-based-on-multi-state-button-selection-opc-tags/114959)
**Author:** [@luiscordova](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luiscordova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-label-text-binding-based-on-multi-state-button-selection-opc-tags/114959 "2026-04-08T18:59:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working with Ignition Perspective and I have a Multi-State Button that allows the operator to select between three different tools. Each state represents a different tool selection. I want to display a… --- ## [Easy Chart mode not changing with setMode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-mode-not-changing-with-setmode/114929)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Latzke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Latzke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-mode-not-changing-with-setmode/114929 "2026-04-08T16:46:29Z")
We are no longer allowed to use right-click on Ignition client computers. IT uses Secure Desktop 12 blocked right-click. No convincing them otherwise. I’ve found some other threads about this, but they had additional … --- ## [Launch error when opening application on Linux mint 21.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-error-when-opening-application-on-linux-mint-21-1/114928)
**Author:** [@marco.torres](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marco.torres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-error-when-opening-application-on-linux-mint-21-1/114928 "2026-04-08T16:41:02Z")
My gateway is working properly, everything is running. Vision client launcher version 1.1.17. I tried multiple times to download the app and still keep getting the same error message. Any ideas would be greatly appr… --- ## [Changed email profile as a company change over occured reference old email still](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changed-email-profile-as-a-company-change-over-occured-reference-old-email-still/114926)
**Author:** [@lincoln.pettibone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lincoln.pettibone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changed-email-profile-as-a-company-change-over-occured-reference-old-email-still/114926 "2026-04-08T16:40:08Z")
We have changed companies so with that happening our emails have changed. I changed our email setting profile and did an email test which worked. the problem were having now is the notification pipelines are not working.… --- ## [Suggestions for 8.1.9 to 8.1.53 upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestions-for-8-1-9-to-8-1-53-upgrade/114914)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestions-for-8-1-9-to-8-1-53-upgrade/114914 "2026-04-08T16:38:54Z")
Hi all, one of my customers asked me to upgrade its 8.1.9/10 Ignition installations to the latest 8.1.x (8.1.53 as of writing). I’m worried about next topics: that customer has 2 plants, each with its own Ignition (1… --- ## [Tags from local KEPSERVEREX normally "Good" quality turns into "Bad\_Failure"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-from-local-kepserverex-normally-good-quality-turns-into-bad-failure/114954)
**Author:** [@jmonteroh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmonteroh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-from-local-kepserverex-normally-good-quality-turns-into-bad-failure/114954 "2026-04-08T14:44:20Z")
Hi all, We have an Ignition (8.1.29 (b2023070609) acting as a Historian connected locally (same server) as a client to KEPSERVEREX via OPC-UA channel. KEPSERVEREX is acting as a data hub, connecting to several devices … --- ## [Replace Edge Device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replace-edge-device/114865)
**Author:** [@tebright1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tebright1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replace-edge-device/114865 "2026-04-08T14:07:37Z")
We had an Edge device go down. I restored a backup and matched everything to the old system (Gateway Name, etc). What is the best practice to add the replacement to the system? We have historical data that needs to be m… --- ## [Bug? Unexpected Protobuf serialization error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-unexpected-protobuf-serialization-error/114652)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-unexpected-protobuf-serialization-error/114652 "2026-03-24T21:23:19Z")
We’ve run into an interesting issue with the change to Protobuf serialization for the gateway network in Ignition 8.3.4. This error prevents a value ranging from -1 to 3 read from a component custom property from being w… --- ## [Time library of type str](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-library-of-type-str/114922)
**Author:** [@kevinmarchand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevinmarchand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-library-of-type-str/114922 "2026-04-08T13:00:47Z")
In the script console this script return this result. Why the time library is of type str? import time print dir(time) print type(time) \['add', 'class', 'cmp', 'contains', 'delattr', 'doc', 'ensure\_finalizer', 'eq', 'f… --- ## [Perspective Project Pages Not Appearing After Upgrading Ignition and Restoring 8.1.44 Backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-project-pages-not-appearing-after-upgrading-ignition-and-restoring-8-1-44-backup/114948)
**Author:** [@mohammad.siami1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mohammad.siami1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-project-pages-not-appearing-after-upgrading-ignition-and-restoring-8-1-44-backup/114948 "2026-04-08T12:02:32Z")
Hello, I recently updated my Ignition installer from 8.1.44 STABLE to 8.1.55 STABLE. After the update, I restored a gateway backup that was created from the 8.1.44 version. When I open the Designer Launcher and load my… --- ## [MQTT Engine and MQTT Transmitter Data Mismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-and-mqtt-transmitter-data-mismatch/114945)
**Author:** [@xinru.tey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xinru.tey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-and-mqtt-transmitter-data-mismatch/114945 "2026-04-08T10:07:56Z")
We are using MQTT Distributor/Engine/Transmitter version 4.0.34 Ignition Version 8.1.48 Does anyone face the same issue here? --- ## [Issue to create Identity Provider and User Grants](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-to-create-identity-provider-and-user-grants/114944)
**Author:** [@chilmesantosh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chilmesantosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-to-create-identity-provider-and-user-grants/114944 "2026-04-08T09:34:52Z")
In Ignition Designer, we are unable to create an Identity Provider (IdP) and user grants using the Web Dev module. While we can create and modify the user source through the Web Dev module, we are not able to create IdPs… --- ## [Color picker component in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-picker-component-in-perspective/37864)
**Author:** [@yash.bhan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yash.bhan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-picker-component-in-perspective/37864 "2026-04-08T07:04:51Z")
Hi Just wanted to know if there is a color picker/selector component in the Perspective module. --- ## [Leer datos desde una hmi / Reading date from an HMI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/leer-datos-desde-una-hmi-reading-date-from-an-hmi/114938)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Padilla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Padilla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/leer-datos-desde-una-hmi-reading-date-from-an-hmi/114938 "2026-04-08T04:38:33Z")
Hello, my name is Alejandro, and I need help with a Kinco MT4434TE screen and a Xinje TG765-MT-ET screen, both with Ethernet (Modbus TCP) connections. I'll try to be brief. The HMIs are working and connected to slave dev… --- ## [Form component crashes when dynamically duplicating rows (8.3.2)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/form-component-crashes-when-dynamically-duplicating-rows-8-3-2/114586)
**Author:** [@Paul.M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul.M)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/form-component-crashes-when-dynamically-duplicating-rows-8-3-2/114586 "2026-04-07T21:43:03Z")
Hello, I am working with the Form component in Ignition 8.3.2 and I am trying to allow the user to dynamically add rows (a list of actions). Currently, I am using the following script triggered by a button: l… --- ## [Ignition Gateway is not available remotely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-is-not-available-remotely/114933)
**Author:** [@strickb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/strickb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-is-not-available-remotely/114933 "2026-04-07T20:24:34Z")
I have Ignition 8.1 running on Windows Server 2022. The gateway is available using localhost:8088 but if I use the server’s ip address and :8088 from my laptop it does not see it. I can ping the servers ip address. Is th… --- ## [Way to make a checkbox uneditable, but no grayed out?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-make-a-checkbox-uneditable-but-no-grayed-out/26617)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-make-a-checkbox-uneditable-but-no-grayed-out/26617 "2026-04-07T20:11:41Z")
I'm using check boxes to display some data. The checkboxes only show what is retrieved by the database, they should not be editable. However, it seems like the only way to make them uneditable is to make them disabled,… --- ## [SMS notification - Bypass 160 character limit?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-notification-bypass-160-character-limit/47236)
**Author:** [@Cory.grube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory.grube)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-notification-bypass-160-character-limit/47236 "2026-04-07T18:43:07Z")
\[Ignition 8.1.5\] I’m using an Airlink RV50x for SMS alarm notification. Looks like my messages get automatically split to stay under the 160 character limit of SMS. I know longer messages are possible, and a quick searc… --- ## [Is there a way to keep the selected row in agreement with the property selectedRow?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-keep-the-selected-row-in-agreement-with-the-property-selectedrow/114919)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-keep-the-selected-row-in-agreement-with-the-property-selectedrow/114919 "2026-04-07T18:33:20Z")
I am running Ignition 8.1.42. I have a view with a Perspective table component tbl\_Data. Various buttons in this view update a database table and then I call a script get\_data() to retrieve the database data and write t… --- ## [Core Historian history binding intermittently returns incorrect leading & trailing zero values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/core-historian-history-binding-intermittently-returns-incorrect-leading-trailing-zero-values/114648)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/core-historian-history-binding-intermittently-returns-incorrect-leading-trailing-zero-values/114648 "2026-04-07T16:39:49Z")
We recently migrated one location from the Internal Historian to the new Core Historian available in 8.3 as we were bumping up against performance limits on the Internal Historian. We immediately noticed an issue on Pers… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=51) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=53)