# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=590 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 591 --- ## [Security Level Clarification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-level-clarification/77771)
**Author:** [@kcui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcui)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-level-clarification/77771 "2023-08-14T05:46:57Z")
Hi - I am a bit confused on a particular aspect of Gateway security. Hoping someone can shed some light. The example here is for illustrative purposes. It is my understanding that the Gateway uses Security Levels in the… --- ## [\[BUG\] Modify Source View Option Bypasses Designer View Protection Lock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-modify-source-view-option-bypasses-designer-view-protection-lock/77750)
**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-modify-source-view-option-bypasses-designer-view-protection-lock/77750 "2023-08-14T05:43:40Z")
Hi everyone, We have a project which we need to restrict access to viewing certain views. When trying to access a protected view from the project browser, it works correctly and blocks access When I add an instance of… --- ## [Modifying Alarm Properties with script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modifying-alarm-properties-with-script/77786)
**Author:** [@David\_Stone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Stone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modifying-alarm-properties-with-script/77786 "2023-08-13T23:49:50Z")
I am trying to update settings in an alarm on a tag, currently displaying the data in a simple Perspective table, double click to edit a cell, and the alarm should change for the tag. I have added a "k" in the table cel… --- ## [Perspective Indirect formatting on a label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-indirect-formatting-on-a-label/39929)
**Author:** [@bwhite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwhite)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-indirect-formatting-on-a-label/39929 "2023-08-13T23:31:33Z")
I am working on putting together a generic label to use with any of my analog values. On my tags, I always use the numeric properties and fill in the units and format string. I want to use this in a embedded view in pe… --- ## [CNC machine OPC UA certificate error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cnc-machine-opc-ua-certificate-error/77679)
**Author:** [@john.eichler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.eichler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cnc-machine-opc-ua-certificate-error/77679 "2023-08-13T21:35:00Z")
Ignition 8.1.23 Hi All We have a fairly new CNC machine from DMG Mori. It is equipped with what Mori call an "IoT Connector". This is basically a box that makes machine data available via OPC-UA, MtConnect or MQTT. Th… --- ## [SerializationException: Unexpected parsing error during binary deserialization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serializationexception-unexpected-parsing-error-during-binary-deserialization/77788)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Wirtz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jared_Wirtz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serializationexception-unexpected-parsing-error-during-binary-deserialization/77788 "2023-08-13T20:03:56Z")
Can someone help me with this troubleshooting issue? Compressed: SerializationException: Unexpected parsing error during binary deserialization. caused by IOExceptionWithCause: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.in… --- ## [Two vision clients, both trying to write to same tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-vision-clients-both-trying-to-write-to-same-tag/77775)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Ferris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nicholas_Ferris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-vision-clients-both-trying-to-write-to-same-tag/77775 "2023-08-13T08:36:29Z")
Hey everyone, I am having an issue while trying to have two vision clients with different users open for the same gateway and project. If one client and user changes the value of a tag, my audit page is saying the other… --- ## [Using a button to trigger a tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-button-to-trigger-a-tag/77783)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Tietsort](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Tietsort)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-button-to-trigger-a-tag/77783 "2023-08-13T08:24:38Z")
Wondering what people use to trigger a tag with a script. I want to use a button component to turn a plc tag on and off. I've been using a NOT script to look at the last state of the tag and change it. --- ## [Expression: get 3rd to last element of split(..) result](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-get-3rd-to-last-element-of-split-result/15159)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-get-3rd-to-last-element-of-split-result/15159 "2023-08-12T18:34:48Z")
In an alarm Display Path binding, I want to use the folder name 2 parents below where the alarm resides, but am struggling to find information about how to do this. I can't see a way to get the number of rows in a datase… --- ## [Best practice for pinpointing error messages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-pinpointing-error-messages/76092)
**Author:** [@hventer23](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hventer23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-pinpointing-error-messages/76092 "2023-08-12T15:43:48Z")
I am getting the following error on my GW logs page (TRACE): Log Properties: route-group : perspective route-path : /fetch/:project/:uuid Detailed log info: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Bounds of result set do… --- ## [Error occurred while loading tag information](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-occurred-while-loading-tag-information/12195)
**Author:** [@DavidWisely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DavidWisely)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-occurred-while-loading-tag-information/12195 "2023-08-12T11:49:22Z")
I keep getting this same error repeating at random intervals between 5 and 50 minutes. I'm not sure where to start. Any help appreciated. \[attachment=0\]Tag Error.jpg\[/attachment\] --- ## [Custom property binding with null subscript value fetches first value of referenced array](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-property-binding-with-null-subscript-value-fetches-first-value-of-referenced-array/77778)
**Author:** [@ryan.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryan.white)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-property-binding-with-null-subscript-value-fetches-first-value-of-referenced-array/77778 "2023-08-11T23:58:04Z")
I am unsure if this is intended behavior or not. Ignition version 8.1.25 I have an expression binding on a custom property in perspective that is along the lines of {session.custom.array1}\[{session.custom.selection1}\] .… --- ## [variable locks reading](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/variable-locks-reading/77728)
**Author:** [@Elton\_Azambuja](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Elton_Azambuja)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/variable-locks-reading/77728 "2023-08-11T20:21:21Z")
I have a problem with a variable that I need to monitor, it simply stops reading, I want to create an event that triggers an email if it stops for more than 5 minutes, does anyone know how to generate this event? --- ## [\[BUG-7995\] 8.1.29 Horizontal Menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-7995-8-1-29-horizontal-menu/76085)
**Author:** [@bwirth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwirth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-7995-8-1-29-horizontal-menu/76085 "2023-08-11T19:51:14Z")
Why did my menu's change in 8.1.29? How do I get them back to the way they were? New Menu: Old Menu: --- ## [Tag create is not letting me pick Global.Local:2:O.Data.2 from ControlLogix](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-create-is-not-letting-me-pick-global-localo-data-2-from-controllogix/77760)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-create-is-not-letting-me-pick-global-localo-data-2-from-controllogix/77760 "2023-08-11T18:26:12Z")
I saw a post where a person got an integer for the Data part. Then they said they use GetBit(), but it was in 2013. Didn't see how to do it in a tag either. What are my options to get these bits to tags? I guess I a… --- ## [Comparing Two Datasets Values, and using those to determine difference](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comparing-two-datasets-values-and-using-those-to-determine-difference/23676)
**Author:** [@juang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juang)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comparing-two-datasets-values-and-using-those-to-determine-difference/23676 "2023-08-11T18:06:25Z")
Hi, I need to compare two datasets in a power table. in this table the user inputs parts and qty for an order. what i want to do it is the following. This Dataset are for the Power Table SelDS=Query from DB were ordern… --- ## [Get dataset from a tag query in PowerTable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-dataset-from-a-tag-query-in-powertable/77755)
**Author:** [@italogustavoaraujo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/italogustavoaraujo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-dataset-from-a-tag-query-in-powertable/77755 "2023-08-11T17:22:37Z")
Hello everyone, I have a PowerTable and I would like to get its dataset so I can format and export it in excel, because the native option only exports in CSV, and I didn't find any more options in the menu. --- ## [Perspective XYChart Scripting - dataSources and series issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xychart-scripting-datasources-and-series-issue/77721)
**Author:** [@bfuson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfuson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xychart-scripting-datasources-and-series-issue/77721 "2023-08-11T15:20:42Z")
I have a script that sets the dataSources and series props on an XYChart based on dropdown selections. I'm calling the script via a Property Change Script on a dropdown value property. The generation script runs several … --- ## [Query string in Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-string-in-report/77754)
**Author:** [@John\_John](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_John)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-string-in-report/77754 "2023-08-11T15:10:14Z")
Hi, I have created a named query that involves passing a query string as a parameter. But the report doesn't have a parameter as query string. How can I pass the input as query string within the report? Thanks --- ## [Save Report as PDF to Sharepoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-report-as-pdf-to-sharepoint/77714)
**Author:** [@koenigs.alex](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/koenigs.alex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-report-as-pdf-to-sharepoint/77714 "2023-08-11T15:00:42Z")
Using 7.9.10, is it possible to save a report as a PDF to a folder in Microsoft SharePoint? --- ## [\[Feature\] Hide "Get Designer" Button Until User has Authenticated](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-hide-get-designer-button-until-user-has-authenticated/77758)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-hide-get-designer-button-until-user-has-authenticated/77758 "2023-08-11T14:31:20Z")
It seems like no matter how explicit and clear the instructions are on how to install the Vision Client Launcher, someone inevitably installs the Designer instead and then asks "why it not work?"... :man\_facepalming: It… --- ## [XYChart with Column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-with-column/77700)
**Author:** [@Valerian\_LADIEU](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Valerian_LADIEU)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-with-column/77700 "2023-08-11T14:12:46Z")
Hello everybody, I want to make a column diagram (as in photo n°1), to do this I have made a list in my dataSources (photo n°2). So I modified xAxes and yAxes to get the graph I want, only I can only make it appear wit… --- ## [Array elements order](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/array-elements-order/77740)
**Author:** [@g.cascales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/g.cascales)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/array-elements-order/77740 "2023-08-11T13:37:54Z")
Hello there, why is this array (SerialNumbers) losing the order of the elements? I marked my guess in red. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Self-Signed Certificate facing issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/self-signed-certificate-facing-issue/77751)
**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/self-signed-certificate-facing-issue/77751 "2023-08-11T13:14:31Z")
Hi, I am working on implementation of secure connection for Ignition on my laptop (localhost). I was following the below steps. Secure Communication (SSL / TLS) - Ignition User Manual 8.1 - Ignition Documentation. I a… --- ## [Subscript on a Report Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/subscript-on-a-report-table/77753)
**Author:** [@bwhite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwhite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/subscript-on-a-report-table/77753 "2023-08-11T12:33:51Z")
I am using version 8.1. Is there a way to enter text with a subscript into a report table? --- ## [Problem to make the EAM Module Send Tags Task working with Tag Editing Permissions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-to-make-the-eam-module-send-tags-task-working-with-tag-editing-permissions/65524)
**Author:** [@ste.bensoussan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ste.bensoussan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-to-make-the-eam-module-send-tags-task-working-with-tag-editing-permissions/65524 "2023-08-09T11:43:03Z")
Hello, I cannot make the EAM "Send tags" task working if I define "Tag Editing Permissions" on the remote gateways. It is working well if the parameter "Tag Editing Permissions" is blank, but if it is not I get "Tag JS… --- ## [Timeout Exception](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeout-exception/70325)
**Author:** [@Eng.ahmadGabr88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eng.ahmadGabr88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeout-exception/70325 "2023-08-11T09:13:33Z")
on my project using ignition v8.1.22, I created only couple of views however every certain time the below message appears. then I can do nothing just restarting the project and I lost all unsaved data. --- ## [system.tag.readBlocking() not working correctly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-readblocking-not-working-correctly/77739)
**Author:** [@Jarrod\_Woodall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jarrod_Woodall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-readblocking-not-working-correctly/77739 "2023-08-11T07:53:39Z")
I have this weird issue where Im running a onAction script on a button. I pull 4 binary tags into the code via system.tag.readBlocking("blah blah tag") but when i try to use it in a if statement the code seemingly doesn'… --- ## [Is there a way to differentiate between HMI panels?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-differentiate-between-hmi-panels/77484)
**Author:** [@Jesus\_Ramiro\_Garcia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jesus_Ramiro_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-differentiate-between-hmi-panels/77484 "2023-08-11T05:42:00Z")
Hello. Im working in a cell that has several panels on each side of the machine. As you can either control the machine from the left or right side, we created two overview screens with a mirrored version of the layout. … --- ## [Confusing dates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/confusing-dates/77697)
**Author:** [@g.cascales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/g.cascales)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/confusing-dates/77697 "2023-08-11T05:14:43Z")
Hello there! Maybe I am confused with something, but why do I get this? In the doc it is said that Sunday is day 1 and Saturday is day 7. Thanks in advance. [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=589) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=591)