# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=558 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 559 --- ## [Retrieving Base64 Images from SQL Databases](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retrieving-base64-images-from-sql-databases/80046)
**Author:** [@David\_Stone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Stone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retrieving-base64-images-from-sql-databases/80046 "2023-10-05T01:51:20Z")
I have been struggling through making Base64 images work properly in various areas of a job, so seeing as there is no clear information on how to do this, I thought I would make a post to preserve the info I have accumul… --- ## [Remote Agent Upgrade - failed successfully?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-agent-upgrade-failed-successfully/79991)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-agent-upgrade-failed-successfully/79991 "2023-10-04T21:56:23Z")
I'm testing the remote agent upgrade through the EAM and both the controller and agent are showing success but the version hasn't actually changed. The controller is on 8.1.26 and the agent is on 8.1.27 and I'm trying t… --- ## [Perspective custom SVG tint only changing background color and not fill color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-custom-svg-tint-only-changing-background-color-and-not-fill-color/79590)
**Author:** [@aditi.misra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aditi.misra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-custom-svg-tint-only-changing-background-color-and-not-fill-color/79590 "2023-10-04T21:39:23Z")
--- ## [WedDev Redirect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weddev-redirect/80035)
**Author:** [@jeff.m.miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.m.miller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weddev-redirect/80035 "2023-10-04T21:31:36Z")
I am using webdev to serve some static web pages (Help documents) in a mounted folder. I am looking for a way to redirect a 404 or 500 error to an index/home page. This is to handle cases when links from Perspective … --- ## [Perspective: How can I focus on a text field with the text cursor so that you don't need to click on it before typing?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-can-i-focus-on-a-text-field-with-the-text-cursor-so-that-you-dont-need-to-click-on-it-before-typing/77804)
**Author:** [@Christy\_Jean](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christy_Jean)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-can-i-focus-on-a-text-field-with-the-text-cursor-so-that-you-dont-need-to-click-on-it-before-typing/77804 "2023-08-15T02:13:46Z")
The text field is initially hidden, but after a button click I'd like to have the text field become visible with the text cursor. --- ## [Get component size before layout applied](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-component-size-before-layout-applied/37025)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-component-size-before-layout-applied/37025 "2023-10-04T21:14:46Z")
Is there any way to get the size of a component before layout is applied (e.g. as in a client) in scripting? I have a fly-in panel using system.gui.transform however at the moment I have to hardcode the x coordinates to… --- ## [Change dock placement depending on screen height](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-dock-placement-depending-on-screen-height/80018)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-dock-placement-depending-on-screen-height/80018 "2023-10-04T20:57:59Z")
Hi, On smartphone, my taskbar is good in portrait but too large in landscape. Is it possible to deplace bottom dock to the right depending on my screen height ? --- ## [Using system.db.refresh() to update connection to a global script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-db-refresh-to-update-connection-to-a-global-script/80026)
**Author:** [@Bushmatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bushmatic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-db-refresh-to-update-connection-to-a-global-script/80026 "2023-10-04T20:34:54Z")
I am trying to figure out how to use system.db.refresh() in a project in order to refresh the binding to our "LabelPrintRack" shared (global) script below. There are changes made to this script that I need to utilize in … --- ## [Failing to create a start button for a pump using indirect tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failing-to-create-a-start-button-for-a-pump-using-indirect-tags/80030)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Alejandro\_Nino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luis_Alejandro_Nino)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failing-to-create-a-start-button-for-a-pump-using-indirect-tags/80030 "2023-10-04T20:11:26Z")
trying to create a standard one shot or similar start/stop button to be used in several pumps without having to rewrite as much as possible, currently my approach has been the introduction of indirect tags as part of the… --- ## [system.getProjectName Not returning project name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-getprojectname-not-returning-project-name/80024)
**Author:** [@Umar\_Khalil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Umar_Khalil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-getprojectname-not-returning-project-name/80024 "2023-10-04T19:35:54Z")
Hi, I have an issue where system.project.getProjectName and system.util.getProjectName are both returning blank responses however when I use system.project.getProjectNames the response shows the project name. The loggi… --- ## [Read Request Error for Allen-Bradley Controllogix PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-request-error-for-allen-bradley-controllogix-plc/80028)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Hunt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Hunt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-request-error-for-allen-bradley-controllogix-plc/80028 "2023-10-04T19:10:34Z")
I have tag for a Allen-Bradley control logix PLC with firmware v20. I can view all of the tags in ignition, our engineering use the plc like normal and can send other messages to other PLCs on the network. So the PLC se… --- ## [Best-Practice for closing 'This Popup'?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-closing-this-popup/64904)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Bingham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Bingham)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-closing-this-popup/64904 "2023-10-04T18:56:45Z")
Ignition 8.1.20, Perspective: I'm curious what the best practice is for closing the respective popup which contains a 'Close Popup' button? ...if a popupId is not known? ...if the 'Close Popup' button exists within an E… --- ## [Green question mark Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/green-question-mark-tags/53490)
**Author:** [@charles.j.zhu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/charles.j.zhu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/green-question-mark-tags/53490 "2023-10-04T18:38:52Z")
When I connected a new PLC and create some new OPC tags, I found all of these tags are with green question marks. What should I do? Restart gateway or module? Ignition 7.9.17 --- ## [Is possible to multiple edit or find/replace UDT parameter values?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-possible-to-multiple-edit-or-find-replace-udt-parameter-values/69592)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-possible-to-multiple-edit-or-find-replace-udt-parameter-values/69592 "2023-10-04T17:29:20Z")
Using Ignition 8.1.23: Find/Replace tool will find tags with a certain string in a parameter value and show them, but will not replace parameter values (greyed out in results, no preview of replace). Replace works… --- ## [Behavior change from old to new JDBC driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/behavior-change-from-old-to-new-jdbc-driver/80025)
**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/behavior-change-from-old-to-new-jdbc-driver/80025 "2023-10-04T17:20:35Z")
Until recently, we had to support a very old MS SQL Server database. To do so, we used a very old JDBC driver. It's filename is sqljdbc4.jar. I'm not 100% sure what JDBC release that is, but I'm guessing it's at least as… --- ## [Bug in 8.1.32 in table filtering if you have thousands of rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-in-8-1-32-in-table-filtering-if-you-have-thousands-of-rows/80012)
**Author:** [@samer\_samy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/samer_samy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-in-8-1-32-in-table-filtering-if-you-have-thousands-of-rows/80012 "2023-10-04T15:16:32Z")
Hi all, in table component, filter feature is not okey when rows are more than about 2000 when I filter in a big table and filter result is more than 2000 rows,it shows connection to gateway is lost . I just upgraded … --- ## [Docked Tab Strip for Navigation with Contextual Go-To Buttons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-tab-strip-for-navigation-with-contextual-go-to-buttons/79995)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-tab-strip-for-navigation-with-contextual-go-to-buttons/79995 "2023-10-03T20:37:43Z")
I've got a docked tab strip component that does the majority of the navigation for a project. However, I also need to add contextual navigation buttons to take the operator to different areas when they click on a specif… --- ## [Client Tag Change Script - Current Value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-tag-change-script-current-value/80001)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-tag-change-script-current-value/80001 "2023-10-04T12:33:15Z")
In a client tag change script, since you can specify multiple tags, how do I access the value of the changed tag? (in this instance, I only have one tag triggering the event). Do I have to manually read the tag or is th… --- ## [Active Alarm count based on priority selection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-alarm-count-based-on-priority-selection/80014)
**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-alarm-count-based-on-priority-selection/80014 "2023-10-04T13:05:01Z")
Hi, I am trying to get the Alarm count based on priority (I want only High priority Alarm count). Below Image Active alarm count variable I am trying to map to another variable. I try reading \[System\]Gateway/Alarmin… --- ## [Support for Integration Ignition with Thermotron 8800 display with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/support-for-integration-ignition-with-thermotron-8800-display-with-ignition/79963)
**Author:** [@dhiraj.pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhiraj.pawar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/support-for-integration-ignition-with-thermotron-8800-display-with-ignition/79963 "2023-10-04T11:46:44Z")
Hello Team, We have requirement to integrate Thermotron 8800 display with Ignition. Thermotron 8800 display support TCP/IP. We want to know feasibility of Integration Ignition with Thermotron 8800 display with TCP driv… --- ## [Custom roles in Ignition Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-roles-in-ignition-security/80011)
**Author:** [@Soundararajans\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Soundararajans_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-roles-in-ignition-security/80011 "2023-10-04T11:00:33Z")
Hi, Created custom security level in Gateway security level. When I tried to login its not logged in. If am using default roles it's working fine. Any settings need to do activate the custom role settings. Attached imag… --- ## [Time date in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-date-in-perspective/39815)
**Author:** [@thomas.stevic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thomas.stevic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-date-in-perspective/39815 "2023-10-04T06:29:06Z")
I am using Ignition 8.0.13. I am having a problem getting a time/date displayed on a table. I am logging the time when a sensor detects an object on a conveyor. The format is correct in the Database and in the Dataset E… --- ## [Ignition Vision Report Viewer\_Design and Preview mode mismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-report-viewer-design-and-preview-mode-mismatch/79954)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Buddini](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anthony_Buddini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-report-viewer-design-and-preview-mode-mismatch/79954 "2023-10-03T23:20:40Z")
Hi everyone, I've prepared a report in Ignition Vision but the views in design and preview mode are different. I tried looking up some help topics but no luck yet. Any leads would be appreciated. Thank You. Please refe… --- ## [Remove commas from SQL Table OR custom Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-commas-from-sql-table-or-custom-property/32941)
**Author:** [@csanyia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/csanyia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-commas-from-sql-table-or-custom-property/32941 "2023-10-03T21:25:58Z")
I’m querying the ID of a large database I have. The ID of the column is: 403,083 I need to use this value for further queries. I linked a custom property to pass it from window to window. Unfortunately, the comma appe… --- ## [OPC Item Path syntax](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-item-path-syntax/79998)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-item-path-syntax/79998 "2023-10-03T20:47:30Z")
I've always wanted to ask this question, but just haven't. Can someone explain, or point me to the docs that explains, the syntax for OPC Item Path? For example, the following path: path = "nsu=TOP Server;s=Test\_CH.Demo… --- ## [Perspective Power table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-power-table/79996)
**Author:** [@Leandro\_Garcia\_Carva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leandro_Garcia_Carva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-power-table/79996 "2023-10-03T20:28:23Z")
Hi I want to make a header group to the power table at perspective. For example the table on the file attached. On the sample you can see sales/margin/quantity over the table header. Is it possible? How to nest lower h… --- ## [Questions about the correct functioning of ignition auditing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/questions-about-the-correct-functioning-of-ignition-auditing/79952)
**Author:** [@Julio\_Cesar\_Aguilar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julio_Cesar_Aguilar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/questions-about-the-correct-functioning-of-ignition-auditing/79952 "2023-10-03T20:06:38Z")
I am trying to understand how auditing works in igniton, the data saving is clear but there are some unknowns Regarding the retention, for example, if it is configured for one day, when will the retention begin? When I … --- ## [Circular Chart!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/circular-chart/10105)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/circular-chart/10105 "2023-10-03T19:49:01Z")
Been seeing different posts/requests/gripes about circular charts for while now. Yes, we know that they’re not really value-added over the standard charts. But sometimes, it’s the perceived value that is king. So here is… --- ## [Verification that SMS is operational](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/verification-that-sms-is-operational/79984)
**Author:** [@scott.adams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.adams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/verification-that-sms-is-operational/79984 "2023-10-03T18:42:25Z")
We recently had some disruption with both of our sms notification methods: Twilio and a Raven RV50. I am looking for an automated way for Ignition to alert me when either of my sms notification methods fails to send. I'm… --- ## [Bug: Value shows min from slider instead of tag value when navigating](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-value-shows-min-from-slider-instead-of-tag-value-when-navigating/79986)
**Author:** [@Henry\_Neves-Charge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry_Neves-Charge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-value-shows-min-from-slider-instead-of-tag-value-when-navigating/79986 "2023-10-03T18:24:53Z")
I have built a custom slider which works fine except when the value is bound to a tag and there's a minimum set that isn't 0 on the slider. As you can see from the video, on initial page load (refresh) the value shows … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=557) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=559)