# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=586 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 587 --- ## [Report issue in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-issue-in-ignition/77924)
**Author:** [@Surya\_Chandra\_Mohan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Surya_Chandra_Mohan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-issue-in-ignition/77924 "2023-08-18T19:56:49Z")
Hello, I am trying to convert decimal numbers to whole numbers in a respective column in a Report. Right now the column is showing whole numbers but in the xml format it is showing in decimal format. I tried changing … --- ## [Vision and tag design help - 6 cells of real\[250\] from plc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-and-tag-design-help-6-cells-of-real-250-from-plc/76711)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-and-tag-design-help-6-cells-of-real-250-from-plc/76711 "2023-08-18T19:26:52Z")
What I am doing: At the end of the test, I want to display the results of the selected cell to a table. I want to be able to easily export all the cells of data or all the cells of data with buttons. What is the best … --- ## [How to refresh binding after clicking button on popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-refresh-binding-after-clicking-button-on-popup/67515)
**Author:** [@Cory\_McMahon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory_McMahon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-refresh-binding-after-clicking-button-on-popup/67515 "2023-08-18T18:50:07Z")
I am working on a project and have a confirmation popup with information to be entered. The button then commits data to database and another popup opens with success or fail message and an ok button. On the confirmatio… --- ## [Changing appearance of symbol in Perspective module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-appearance-of-symbol-in-perspective-module/78055)
**Author:** [@Gregor\_Hocevar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gregor_Hocevar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-appearance-of-symbol-in-perspective-module/78055 "2023-08-18T18:23:09Z")
I'm attempting to learn the Perspective module from the tutorials at Ignition University. How do I change the color dependent on the intiger TAG blinding? The color of the pump should be altered based on the value of th… --- ## [Parameter passing to popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-passing-to-popup/77785)
**Author:** [@scott2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-passing-to-popup/77785 "2023-08-18T18:00:17Z")
Hi, When passing a UDT to a popup via the default method or scripting, there appears to be a slight delay when the popup is opened before the binding completes. ie. If I have motor1, motor2 that are passed to popMotor … --- ## [Displaying a list from a tag read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaying-a-list-from-a-tag-read/78078)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaying-a-list-from-a-tag-read/78078 "2023-08-18T17:37:32Z")
I have this python code that reads through a list of tags then returns the tag list back to me in this format TW1,Quad\_A,B,C or D wherever the opnum is found at from itertools import product def get\_iterator(op\_stri… --- ## [Storing Byte Array (Images) in MSSQL Database issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-byte-array-images-in-mssql-database-issues/78082)
**Author:** [@Mariano\_Alvarez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mariano_Alvarez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-byte-array-images-in-mssql-database-issues/78082 "2023-08-18T16:37:55Z")
I'm trying to store a screenshot (image) uploaded with the file upload component in perspective into a MSSQL database. The image is retrieved as a byte array, but when I attempt to insert it into the database, I'm encoun… --- ## [Remote tag provider performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-performance/78081)
**Author:** [@rfolkes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfolkes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-performance/78081 "2023-08-18T15:54:02Z")
I have several IO servers + FrontEnd server Each IO server connects to 2 devices Each server has a Tag Provider tagProviderIO1, tagProviderIO2, tagProviderIO3, tagProviderIO4, tagProviderIO5 1 of the 10 devices is ju… --- ## [Error with system.db.runUpdateQuery](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-with-system-db-runupdatequery/78080)
**Author:** [@Ly17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ly17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-with-system-db-runupdatequery/78080 "2023-08-18T15:48:46Z")
Hi, I'm trying to insert data into sql db on tag value changed and I'm getting this error. ("TAGPATH", valueChanged) Error executing tag event script: Traceback (most recent call last): File "tagevent:valueChanged", lin… --- ## [Change dropdown selection background](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-dropdown-selection-background/78076)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-dropdown-selection-background/78076 "2023-08-18T14:00:43Z")
I'm trying to change the style of selected items in a multi-select dropdown. Instead of the gray background, I'd like for it to be transparent or white, with a thin border. I'm probably doing a dumb but I don't see i… --- ## [WebDev and Images](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-and-images/29846)
**Author:** [@djones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/djones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-and-images/29846 "2023-08-18T13:40:10Z")
i am implementing a webdev script to call images from the database and host them to perspective and to vision applications. All is working fine for image components that bind the URL. However, now I need to get the byte… --- ## [Power Table save custom user tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-save-custom-user-tables/78068)
**Author:** [@Tjark\_Sterk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tjark_Sterk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-save-custom-user-tables/78068 "2023-08-18T11:20:02Z")
Hey, I have a power table with a lot of different columns where the user only needs some of them depending on the circumstances. I know that the user can right click on the table to hide certain columns. Is there a way I… --- ## [A catalog is required](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-catalog-is-required/78051)
**Author:** [@KIM\_SUNG\_HOO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KIM_SUNG_HOO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-catalog-is-required/78051 "2023-08-18T11:11:08Z")
hi, I need a Ignition catalog. Please attach the file or tell me the URL. --- ## [How to display webdev image in Vision window?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-webdev-image-in-vision-window/78070)
**Author:** [@Ruchika](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ruchika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-webdev-image-in-vision-window/78070 "2023-08-18T10:49:19Z")
Hi, I am trying to create a view in vision to show images. I uploaded my images in webdev module but I want to display it in my Vision window, I tried to give link in image component also, but it is not working. --- ## [Make a long scrollable screen | Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-a-long-scrollable-screen-vision/75840)
**Author:** [@Tjark\_Sterk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tjark_Sterk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-a-long-scrollable-screen-vision/75840 "2023-08-18T09:55:41Z")
Hey I'm currently trying to make one long screen where screen the user can scroll down to see all the informations. My current approach would be to make the minimum screen sizes height really large and then anchor every… --- ## [How to open current page in perspective using own login when click on button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-current-page-in-perspective-using-own-login-when-click-on-button/78057)
**Author:** [@Priyanka.Khandge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Priyanka.Khandge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-current-page-in-perspective-using-own-login-when-click-on-button/78057 "2023-08-18T06:43:39Z")
Hi guys, I'm trying to open the current page when I login button is clicked using the below script and idea what is wrong from my end. Using the below script login successfully but open the home page. Thanks, Priy… --- ## [Style classes not applying to disabled numeric entry fields](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/style-classes-not-applying-to-disabled-numeric-entry-fields/78047)
**Author:** [@amy.sudibyo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amy.sudibyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/style-classes-not-applying-to-disabled-numeric-entry-fields/78047 "2023-08-18T04:37:07Z")
Version 8.1.25. I am having issues with numeric entry fields not applying style classes when they are not enabled. In this example my style class is applying a background colour, which works when the entry field is enab… --- ## [Perspective Alarm Status Table Column Width](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-status-table-column-width/77083)
**Author:** [@MattR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MattR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-status-table-column-width/77083 "2023-08-18T03:06:57Z")
I've been looking around trying to find how to set the column widths in the alarm status table in perspective. Is there any way this can be done? It would be preferable to set them as percentages of the table width. T… --- ## [AD/Database Hybrid not editable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-database-hybrid-not-editable/77971)
**Author:** [@n099y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/n099y)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-database-hybrid-not-editable/77971 "2023-08-18T03:01:58Z")
Is there any way to make the roles and who is assigned to roles editable from the gateway webpage and vision user management components? I can do this with the internal database and active directory fine. But when I mov… --- ## [Ignition 8.1.28 install Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-28-install-ubuntu-20-04-5-lts-server/78040)
**Author:** [@ben.wall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ben.wall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-28-install-ubuntu-20-04-5-lts-server/78040 "2023-08-18T02:40:37Z")
Hey, Trying to install ignition Edge onto ubuntu server 20.04.5 running on a Rasp Pi 4b 8gb. I used the pi imager to install the OS. Followed the instructions in the readme file and I am getting this error when trying… --- ## [Binding to FormatString and EngUnit in UDT definition tags not working?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-to-formatstring-and-engunit-in-udt-definition-tags-not-working/78043)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-to-formatstring-and-engunit-in-udt-definition-tags-not-working/78043 "2023-08-18T02:02:54Z")
I have a UDT definition where I'm passing in parameters for engUnit, engLow/High, and formatString. The low and high seems to be working, but the formatString and engUnit don't :confused: see screenshots below for: Tag … --- ## [Modbus TCP Communication with EZAutomation marquee screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-communication-with-ezautomation-marquee-screen/78038)
**Author:** [@Reyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Reyes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-communication-with-ezautomation-marquee-screen/78038 "2023-08-18T01:18:49Z")
1- I assigned the IP Address to the Maquee screen using the AVG IP Config tool 2- I sent the settings to the screen using EZMarquee software (Picture#2) 3- I reboot the screen and see the information shown on the scree… --- ## [Making Tabs show and hide containers in the same window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-tabs-show-and-hide-containers-in-the-same-window/78031)
**Author:** [@n099y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/n099y)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-tabs-show-and-hide-containers-in-the-same-window/78031 "2023-08-17T22:09:03Z")
I have form components that work by wrapping them in a container(form) which has worked well for some time. What I need to do now is tab between different pages of the same form and I wondered if anyone had done this an… --- ## [Script Syntax writing to a tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-syntax-writing-to-a-tag/78029)
**Author:** [@dan\_mueller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dan_mueller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-syntax-writing-to-a-tag/78029 "2023-08-17T21:39:42Z")
Can I write directly to the tag P1 using a tag instead of assigning current \_count = Hour\_actual0? I want to write Hour\_actual0 to P1 directly if currentValue.value == 5: current\_count = system.tag.readBlocking("\[.\]H… --- ## [Ignition Autobackup IDB files](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-autobackup-idb-files/57919)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Kelly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joe_Kelly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-autobackup-idb-files/57919 "2023-08-17T20:54:24Z")
Our test Ignition server recently took a dump and we have to build it back up. I was able to retrieve the entire Ignition install directory and I found the Ignition/data/db/autobackup folder with some .idb files in it. … --- ## [Transforming large datasets eating too much memory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transforming-large-datasets-eating-too-much-memory/77715)
**Author:** [@Derick\_Lawrie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Derick_Lawrie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transforming-large-datasets-eating-too-much-memory/77715 "2023-08-17T20:00:46Z")
I am working on moving some projects to perspective from vision. One of the features I used on vision table was extension functions to highlight items. On perspective I am able to get it to work by sending the data to … --- ## [Expression binding, dynamic path to a property?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-dynamic-path-to-a-property/78010)
**Author:** [@Alexandre\_Pasquereau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexandre_Pasquereau)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-dynamic-path-to-a-property/78010 "2023-08-17T19:14:30Z")
Hi, In Perspective, is there a way in an Expression binding to have a dynamic path to a property of a component on the view ? Here's the structure that I have: I want to apply a style to the numeric field "limit" de… --- ## [Ignition and Thin Clients from Rockwell Automation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-thin-clients-from-rockwell-automation/77668)
**Author:** [@Fernando\_Nino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Fernando_Nino)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-and-thin-clients-from-rockwell-automation/77668 "2023-08-17T19:12:43Z")
Guys. I am working with a client that has an Ignition application, which is accessed through Rockwell Thin Clients, at the moment I am adding a new thin client on the network but the Ignition application does not load o… --- ## [Referencing Parent UDT tag value in Child UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-parent-udt-tag-value-in-child-udt/78012)
**Author:** [@Trevor\_Borycki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Trevor_Borycki)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-parent-udt-tag-value-in-child-udt/78012 "2023-08-17T19:01:41Z")
Hi all - long time listener, first time caller: I'm looking for a way to pass the value of a tag in my parent UDT to my child UDT, or to have my child UDT reference a tag value in its parent. It's straightforward to do i… --- ## [Perspective- Trend a custom SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-trend-a-custom-sql-query/38581)
**Author:** [@carlos.aguero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carlos.aguero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-trend-a-custom-sql-query/38581 "2023-08-17T19:01:18Z")
I can’t get perspective to trend a custom query. I’m using a time series chart and a named Querie SELECT DateTime, LeftHeight FROM Shipping\_PostHeight WHERE DateTime \>‘2020-09-09 14:00’ ORDER BY DateTime DESC when… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=585) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=587)