# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=574 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 575 --- ## [Perspective Wi-Fi Access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-wi-fi-access/78916)
**Author:** [@Kfoldesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kfoldesi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-wi-fi-access/78916 "2023-09-08T18:02:51Z")
I got a new project going last week. I thought if they got on the WiFi with their phones they would be able to get to the server. But neither with the server name or the IP the perspective project would load on IPhone wi… --- ## [Perspective failover not working using Master\\Backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-failover-not-working-using-master-backup/72939)
**Author:** [@ericmoulton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ericmoulton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-failover-not-working-using-master-backup/72939 "2023-09-08T18:01:16Z")
I'm new to redundancy, but I set up the Master and Backup per the documentation and it appears to be correct. I'm using cold start because I have 9k tags on one PLC (most rarely updating or disabled, but still...). I hav… --- ## [Import project in Ignition 8.1 for multiple gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-project-in-ignition-8-1-for-multiple-gateway/78915)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-project-in-ignition-8-1-for-multiple-gateway/78915 "2023-09-08T15:05:46Z")
I try to manage project import in Ignition 8.1 for multiple gateway. Is there a way to automate this process ? Seems to be doable with: https://files.inductiveautomation.com/sdk/javadoc/ignition81/8.1.29/com/inductive… --- ## [UDT Suppress Alarms on Edit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-suppress-alarms-on-edit/19564)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-suppress-alarms-on-edit/19564 "2023-09-08T14:52:20Z")
Forgive me if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find anything in the forums or manual on this. We're running into a little bit of a headache with the UDT's that we have configured. Whenever we make edits … --- ## [Perspective - Log in / Log out event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-log-in-log-out-event/38168)
**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-log-in-log-out-event/38168 "2023-09-08T13:38:18Z")
Is there a way to get events on log in and log out ? I want to load / save session custom value when user log and log out --- ## [Centering Data of a dataset on a table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/centering-data-of-a-dataset-on-a-table/78821)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Wakefield](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Wakefield)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/centering-data-of-a-dataset-on-a-table/78821 "2023-09-08T12:44:23Z")
Hello, I'm just trying to figure out how to justify values in a table cell once it is populated with dataset values. Since it's the "data" property that gets written to and displayed, the row/col properties are empty, a… --- ## [Can I pass back parameters from a popup window to the parent window after popup is opened](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-pass-back-parameters-from-a-popup-window-to-the-parent-window-after-popup-is-opened/76735)
**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-pass-back-parameters-from-a-popup-window-to-the-parent-window-after-popup-is-opened/76735 "2023-09-08T12:20:55Z")
I'm trying to send data back to parent window after a popup window is opened from the parent. There are options to pass parameters to the popup window instance while opening but not the other way. I can use an external … --- ## [Switching default database in named queries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-default-database-in-named-queries/78904)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-default-database-in-named-queries/78904 "2023-09-08T11:35:01Z")
I'm developing an application to retrieve data from an SQL Express server running on the machine's HMI. I have some of the named queries operational at this stage.1 I have a second identical machine running its own inst… --- ## [Historise data with context](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historise-data-with-context/78900)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Farmer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Farmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historise-data-with-context/78900 "2023-09-08T09:35:54Z")
I have tags that record if a department is meeting their production target. (% of orders complete within 7 days of the due date) I want to save a snapshot of this tag on the midnight of the 7th day of the month as the s… --- ## [Security permissions requiring logical combinations or roles and zones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-permissions-requiring-logical-combinations-or-roles-and-zones/78877)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-permissions-requiring-logical-combinations-or-roles-and-zones/78877 "2023-09-08T06:09:53Z")
I'm trying to lock down access to the designer and gateway pages based on a combination of roles and security zones. For simplicity, let's just say the role is Administrator and the two security zones are trusted\_ips and… --- ## [OIDC Logout on Perspective Mobile](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oidc-logout-on-perspective-mobile/78884)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_Brown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ethan_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oidc-logout-on-perspective-mobile/78884 "2023-09-08T01:17:06Z")
I'm getting this error when logging out using Perspective Mobile and authenticating using OIDC. Everything works fine on desktop. Is there a different logout callback url other than http://:/data/federate/callback/oidc?… --- ## [Help with changing component value on tag change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-changing-component-value-on-tag-change/78773)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Ferris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nicholas_Ferris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-changing-component-value-on-tag-change/78773 "2023-09-07T19:17:37Z")
Afternoon Everyone, I'm having some difficulty understanding how to turn a two button toggle off whenever a tag value is greater than or equal to a set point value. I have the button working normally and I have the tag … --- ## [Sending Reports By Email Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-reports-by-email-issue/70542)
**Author:** [@Mosh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mosh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-reports-by-email-issue/70542 "2023-09-07T18:07:54Z")
Hi everyone. I am trying to send Reports Via emails but when i setup the SMTP profile i am not able to send emails and i get the error attached every time. Thank you in advance for your help, --- ## [How do you Export to Google Sheets?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-export-to-google-sheets/78831)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-export-to-google-sheets/78831 "2023-09-07T16:28:23Z")
I'm not sure how doable this is but I figured this is probably a good place to ask. I know how to create an Excel file in Ignition. Is there a way to send that to Google sheets programatically? I did a quick look and … --- ## [Limit selectable values on Dropdown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limit-selectable-values-on-dropdown/78804)
**Author:** [@Sabhareeswaran\_Ravi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sabhareeswaran_Ravi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limit-selectable-values-on-dropdown/78804 "2023-09-07T16:27:52Z")
Hi, How to limit the maximum selectable options in dropdown? For example, The user should be able to select options up to 3 as the maximum. --- ## [Vision - Chart Annotations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-chart-annotations/78860)
**Author:** [@j.israelsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/j.israelsen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-chart-annotations/78860 "2023-09-07T16:03:33Z")
I'm looking to annotate via a chart in Vision. For example, something similar to what is available with the Perspective Power Chart, see "annotate" in the link below: https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC81/P… --- ## [XY Chart not refreshing data from dataSources](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-not-refreshing-data-from-datasources/78787)
**Author:** [@augusto.junior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/augusto.junior)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-not-refreshing-data-from-datasources/78787 "2023-09-07T15:46:24Z")
Hi, I have a XY Chart set up with 4 dataSources. I had to change the query to get proper data, and since then my data source called Shift C is showing the same data as Shift A. If I expand the tree or open the binding,… --- ## [View vs edit permissions security levels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-vs-edit-permissions-security-levels/78861)
**Author:** [@pbg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-vs-edit-permissions-security-levels/78861 "2023-09-07T15:01:52Z")
Hi, I am using view configs to give viewing permissions but is there a way to implement a read only. Where if the user has the right role, they can't take any actions on the view? Right now my only solution is manually … --- ## [Tag Import Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-import-error/28149)
**Author:** [@markerr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/markerr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-import-error/28149 "2023-09-07T14:26:43Z")
Tag errors occurred during tag import Error\_Exception(“Error importing tags: com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Expected name at line 10 column 6 path $.tags\[0\].tagType”) I am re… --- ## [Alarm added with no name causes annoying errors to remedy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-added-with-no-name-causes-annoying-errors-to-remedy/78834)
**Author:** [@jacque\_trahan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacque_trahan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-added-with-no-name-causes-annoying-errors-to-remedy/78834 "2023-09-07T13:57:27Z")
I solved this issue and did not see it in the forms, unless I missed it, but wanted to make others aware just in case. I was updating alarms and making sure I did not have any overrides that were not supposed to be ther… --- ## [Perspective Workstation Close Windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-close-windows/78508)
**Author:** [@jacob.ramirez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-close-windows/78508 "2023-09-07T13:04:05Z")
Is there a way to close a window without closing the entire application when using Perspective Workstation in Window mode? I have multiple screens and use window mode so users can move windows around to other screens an… --- ## [Query Ack User from Alarm Events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-ack-user-from-alarm-events/49851)
**Author:** [@cmgriggs93](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmgriggs93)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-ack-user-from-alarm-events/49851 "2021-08-12T15:39:54Z")
I want to provide the option to export the alarm event data for reporting purposes. My users want an excel document with the alarm source, event type, event time, ack user, and ack notes. I have not been able to get sy… --- ## [Update table column with button press](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-table-column-with-button-press/78733)
**Author:** [@Zayne\_Luker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zayne_Luker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-table-column-with-button-press/78733 "2023-09-07T12:23:22Z")
Hello All, I am still learning about Ignition and am having trouble with the table component in vision. I found that it is not easy to copy and paste down an entire column similar to how one would in Microsoft Excel. I … --- ## [Source attribute error for input form to sql table in Ignition Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/source-attribute-error-for-input-form-to-sql-table-in-ignition-perspective/78855)
**Author:** [@kssp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kssp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/source-attribute-error-for-input-form-to-sql-table-in-ignition-perspective/78855 "2023-09-07T12:26:11Z")
Hello, I have been trying to create a data entry form in ignition perspective. The issue is that I am getting an attribute error for the source for an onActionPerformed event. I am very confused, for I thought that onAc… --- ## [Coordinate Containter Item Selection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinate-containter-item-selection/78854)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Leech](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Leech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinate-containter-item-selection/78854 "2023-09-07T12:20:22Z")
Hi All! Has anyone experienced this issue with selecting things in a coordinate container (All objects are offset) when its not the primary component? Any suggestions to solve? It makes placing things quite difficult! … --- ## [\[BUG-7038\] OPC path inconsistently working in UDT definition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-7038-opc-path-inconsistently-working-in-udt-definition/61609)
**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-7038-opc-path-inconsistently-working-in-udt-definition/61609 "2023-09-07T12:02:52Z")
In my UDT instances, some tags in the definition show null in the OpcItmePath while others are not. They are all configured the same way All the parameters being passed are valid OPC paths This tag is showing null i… --- ## [Writing data from SQL query result to a dataset tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-data-from-sql-query-result-to-a-dataset-tag/78607)
**Author:** [@Kuldeep\_Pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kuldeep_Pawar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-data-from-sql-query-result-to-a-dataset-tag/78607 "2023-09-07T08:55:25Z")
Hello All, I am getting dataset (\[1R ⅹ 514C\]) from a named query. I need to loop through this named query dataset and write this data to a dataset tag in selected columns only (Setpoint ,HiHiLimit , HiLimit , LoLimit , … --- ## [Perspective Security Levels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-security-levels/78816)
**Author:** [@bnayback](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bnayback)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-security-levels/78816 "2023-09-07T07:03:16Z")
Hey all, Not sure if something is not configured properly, or if I am straight-up missing something. For authentication, we use AD user source for users and roles. When looking at the perspective session, we can see all… --- ## [Perspective: How to cache information between client sessions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-to-cache-information-between-client-sessions/26939)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-to-cache-information-between-client-sessions/26939 "2023-09-07T02:16:48Z")
EDIT: It isn't currently possible in 8.0.3, as confirmed by support, however I've added an idea suggestion if anyone wants to upvote it. I've asked this question before for the old Mobile Module: Ignition Mobile Fixed … --- ## [How to know the position of a component from the sctript editor in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-know-the-position-of-a-component-from-the-sctript-editor-in-vision/54732)
**Author:** [@jigarcia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jigarcia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-know-the-position-of-a-component-from-the-sctript-editor-in-vision/54732 "2023-09-07T02:16:41Z")
In vision, I need to know the x, y position of a component using the script editor to save it for future use, what function can I use? [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=573) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=575)