# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=612 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 613 --- ## [XY Chart Data Bounds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-data-bounds/40682)
**Author:** [@matthew.ayre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matthew.ayre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-data-bounds/40682 "2023-07-12T00:31:31Z")
I am using an XY chart component to produce something similar to the Gantt Chart example in the manual here. However, it seems the data I am using is being displayed incorrectly, it seems to be bound by the grid \[see bel… --- ## [Memory tags not updating in Ignition perspective client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tags-not-updating-in-ignition-perspective-client/76236)
**Author:** [@Visveswaran\_Dharmara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Visveswaran_Dharmara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tags-not-updating-in-ignition-perspective-client/76236 "2023-07-11T23:07:07Z")
I am trying to create a Perspective view in which I have a label that is populated by a memory tag's value (which is a string) upon pressing a button. This woks fine when in Design preview, but when I launch a Perspectiv… --- ## [Ignition-api-stubs and the path forward](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-api-stubs-and-the-path-forward/69452)
**Author:** [@thecesrom.git](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thecesrom.git)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-api-stubs-and-the-path-forward/69452 "2023-02-04T20:46:16Z")
We are announcing that ignition-api-stubs 8.1.24 will be the last release officially supporting Python 3.6. Starting with version 8.1.25 our stubs package can be installed using Python 3.7 through 3.10. Why drop Python … --- ## [Web browser module not scaling properly in vision client HMI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-module-not-scaling-properly-in-vision-client-hmi/76212)
**Author:** [@Bharathan\_Rajakumar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bharathan_Rajakumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-module-not-scaling-properly-in-vision-client-hmi/76212 "2023-07-11T21:13:54Z")
Hi All, I am running a web browser page on vision, problem is it is not scaling the way its supposed to be in my local computer running at similar size as the client HMI. Theres always a white space on the web browser m… --- ## [Passing variables into SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-variables-into-sql-query/76226)
**Author:** [@209prc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/209prc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-variables-into-sql-query/76226 "2023-07-11T20:36:18Z")
I have what would seem to be a simple script that collects a date from popup calendar name 'weekSelect', places the value into a variable named weekStart and then formats the variable with dateFormat. What I'm having an… --- ## [Using Symbol Factory to create a momentary pushbutton, Ignition Edge machine HMI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-symbol-factory-to-create-a-momentary-pushbutton-ignition-edge-machine-hmi/76000)
**Author:** [@brians.laptop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brians.laptop)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-symbol-factory-to-create-a-momentary-pushbutton-ignition-edge-machine-hmi/76000 "2023-07-11T20:23:46Z")
I'm using Ignition Edge (Vision) to design the HMI on Extruder #2, but copying the layout of Extruder #1, which was created on a Red Lion touch screen. The customer wants this design to simplify operator training. Extrud… --- ## [Color folder and tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-folder-and-tags/76218)
**Author:** [@Ana\_Renteral](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ana_Renteral)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-folder-and-tags/76218 "2023-07-11T20:05:04Z")
Is it possible to change the color of folders and tags inside a UDT? --- ## ['com.inductiveautomation.perspective.gateway.script' object has no attribute 'active\_call'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/com-inductiveautomation-perspective-gateway-script-object-has-no-attribute-active-call/76198)
**Author:** [@pbg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/com-inductiveautomation-perspective-gateway-script-object-has-no-attribute-active-call/76198 "2023-07-11T19:09:04Z")
Hi, I have a valueChanged script on a timer that uses an array custom value that keeps getting the below error. Below is also my script and the custom values it uses, active\_call is dynamic and can have more instances. c… --- ## [Duplex report via script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplex-report-via-script/76135)
**Author:** [@Gabriel\_Parreira](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gabriel_Parreira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplex-report-via-script/76135 "2023-07-11T18:23:42Z")
Hey, It is possible to set a duplex report print via script or do I need to set it manually in printer? Thanks. --- ## [Gateway connection only works after several retries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-connection-only-works-after-several-retries/76205)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Cottrill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Cottrill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-connection-only-works-after-several-retries/76205 "2023-07-11T18:12:29Z")
I'm having an issue where anyone who launches designer, a perspective application, tries to save a project, etc. is regularly unable to do so. When they try any of these tasks, the connection is either established right … --- ## [Shortcut to an specific vision Window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shortcut-to-an-specific-vision-window/76204)
**Author:** [@Alfredo\_Egmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alfredo_Egmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shortcut-to-an-specific-vision-window/76204 "2023-07-11T16:25:06Z")
How can I create a shortcut to just an specific Vision-Window of the project , so when the user with that Shortcut open it, he will only see that window. --- ## [Designer script console executes code while perspective bindings fail on the exact same code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-script-console-executes-code-while-perspective-bindings-fail-on-the-exact-same-code/76201)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Hunt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Hunt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-script-console-executes-code-while-perspective-bindings-fail-on-the-exact-same-code/76201 "2023-07-11T16:01:43Z")
I have a server that I query regularly that holds our ERP software. I get information from the ERP server via SQL something like below: shared.oodbapi.fetchDataSQL("SELECT TOP 5 clockNumber FROM Employees") Which I ca… --- ## [\[IGN-1660\]PSA - Assigning values to a property in a script may drive you nuts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1660-psa-assigning-values-to-a-property-in-a-script-may-drive-you-nuts/76192)
**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1660-psa-assigning-values-to-a-property-in-a-script-may-drive-you-nuts/76192 "2023-07-11T15:31:37Z")
Hello folks, This got me pulling the hair out of my head. I spent the last hour yelling at my screen while doing all sorts of tests and experiments. I think I got it now, but... try it yourself. Here's the json for a … --- ## [Sending large hex value via OPC tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-large-hex-value-via-opc-tag/76191)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Salmaso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrea_Salmaso)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-large-hex-value-via-opc-tag/76191 "2023-07-11T15:14:20Z")
Hi! I have the hex value in the attachment: is it possible for the machine that generates (equipped with a PLC) it to send it to Ignition via an OPC tag? Thanks value\_sample.txt (16.3 KB) --- ## [Write to Tags from Perspective Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-tags-from-perspective-table/76188)
**Author:** [@james4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/james4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-tags-from-perspective-table/76188 "2023-07-11T15:10:44Z")
Good day, I am reading a lot of posts about how to write to a tag from a perspective table but have not found a solution for what I am trying to do. I would like to use a perspective table as an input for multiple indi… --- ## [Bar Graph with 2 y-axis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-graph-with-2-y-axis/76171)
**Author:** [@SergioS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SergioS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-graph-with-2-y-axis/76171 "2023-07-11T14:37:39Z")
Good morning, I'm trying to create a page (vision) with BarGraph where I need to implement 2 Y-axis. It's possible do it? thanks --- ## [Check the status of projects opened](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-the-status-of-projects-opened/76124)
**Author:** [@Divya\_Chorge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Divya_Chorge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/check-the-status-of-projects-opened/76124 "2023-07-11T12:46:45Z")
I have created a project in Ignition Perspective I want check the status of all projects which are on the gateway whether they are open in Ignition Designer or closed and show the status of opened projects in my Perspect… --- ## [Upgrading from iFIX - Ignition or VTScada?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-from-ifix-ignition-or-vtscada/58383)
**Author:** [@tgish](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tgish)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-from-ifix-ignition-or-vtscada/58383 "2023-07-11T02:48:40Z")
Hello, I have been investigating options to replace our iFIX installation. After years(!) of research and reading forums and sales/technical demos and writing justifications, our project has finally been approved. To b… --- ## [SFC Calling Perspective Popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-calling-perspective-popup/76179)
**Author:** [@Richita\_Pandey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Richita_Pandey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-calling-perspective-popup/76179 "2023-07-11T12:28:52Z")
I wanted to open a ignition perspective popup stating SFC call successful, once an SFC is completed running. How can this be achieved? --- ## [UDP message issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udp-message-issue/76180)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Giske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Richard_Giske)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udp-message-issue/76180 "2023-07-11T11:59:13Z")
I'm reading some data forwarded through a Moxa nport 5150a via UDP. I'm having some issues however, the data is showing mostly as "diamonds" with questionmarks in them. So it's most likely some encoding issue, but I've… --- ## [Chart Customizer Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-customizer-property/74943)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Kevin\_Dagapioso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dan_Kevin_Dagapioso)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-customizer-property/74943 "2023-07-11T10:16:55Z")
How can I get this chart customizer property for scripting? I need toggle this property to execute my idea. Can someone help me? --- ## [URI specified in the ApplicationDescription does not match the URI in the Certificate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uri-specified-in-the-applicationdescription-does-not-match-the-uri-in-the-certificate/37283)
**Author:** [@zju\_yj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zju_yj)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uri-specified-in-the-applicationdescription-does-not-match-the-uri-in-the-certificate/37283 "2023-07-11T06:56:40Z")
Hi Guys, I’m using FactoryTalk linx gateway and OPC UA server v6.11.0 as the OPC UA server to publish SCADA tags from PLC, and try to let ignition edge (8.0.xx) as the OPC UA client on a remote PC in the same network to… --- ## [Is a Siemens Open Controller compatible?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-a-siemens-open-controller-compatible/15842)
**Author:** [@m.currier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.currier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-a-siemens-open-controller-compatible/15842 "2023-07-11T01:47:46Z")
We're using a Siemens ET200 Open Controller which is basically a Windows 7 embedded system with a soft-PLC & I/O grafted in. The PLC runs on the same hardware but on a different subnet than Windows. The PLC runs its ow… --- ## [\[IGN-1485\] Designer acting strangely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1485-designer-acting-strangely/76077)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1485-designer-acting-strangely/76077 "2023-07-11T01:08:05Z")
This is the second time I have come across this situation, and the first time it went away after re-opening the program. But this one won't leave me alone! I have the drop down selected, but the outline is offset. … --- ## [\[PM-162\] IOS and system.perspective.download](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pm-162-ios-and-system-perspective-download/73671)
**Author:** [@paull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paull)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pm-162-ios-and-system-perspective-download/73671 "2023-07-11T00:09:24Z")
Using version 8.1.26 Android devices and browser works. IOS app gets a 55kb empty file. This happens with jpg, pdf and text files. IOS device can download file using browser without issue. The download does get the corr… --- ## [Rockwell PLC Comms Overhead](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-plc-comms-overhead/76164)
**Author:** [@cvanremoortel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cvanremoortel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-plc-comms-overhead/76164 "2023-07-10T22:13:41Z")
A customer has a number of PLCs both they and I need to subscribe to. The tags I subscribe do not overlap the tags they subscribe to. Is there any advantage to having one tag gateways subscribe to all the tags and then u… --- ## [Controling bindings evaluation order](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controling-bindings-evaluation-order/75842)
**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controling-bindings-evaluation-order/75842 "2023-07-10T22:08:11Z")
Hello folks, I've been struggling to find a good way to do something. Here's some context: I have 3 dropdowns, let's call them dropA, dropB and dropC. dropC depends on dropB, and dropB depends on dropA. I want to re… --- ## [Expression Tags taking executing too slowly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tags-taking-executing-too-slowly/76106)
**Author:** [@Dilip\_Saini](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dilip_Saini)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tags-taking-executing-too-slowly/76106 "2023-07-10T22:00:08Z")
Recently we added new tags to an existing system and now all our expression tag are taking extremely long to evaluate. They are on Tag Groups that execute every second and are mainly functions like .getbit() pointed towa… --- ## [Unit testing for components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unit-testing-for-components/76158)
**Author:** [@Asjal\_Ahmad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Asjal_Ahmad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unit-testing-for-components/76158 "2023-07-10T20:53:52Z")
I need help simulating button clicks in Vision window unit tests using the Python unittest library. How can I programmatically trigger a button click event and verify the expected behavior? --- ## [Date format ORA-01830](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-format-ora-01830/76156)
**Author:** [@jamshidzade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamshidzade)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-format-ora-01830/76156 "2023-07-10T20:39:33Z")
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