# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=616 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 617 --- ## [Email reports returning empty PDFs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-reports-returning-empty-pdfs/75950)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Nickle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameron_Nickle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-reports-returning-empty-pdfs/75950 "2023-07-05T18:28:59Z")
Hi all, I'm working on sending reports via email which is working just fine. However, because of the way I had to set up the reports to be viewable in perspective I am being returned empty reports that look like this: … --- ## [Logix DT datatype as DateTime gets rounded to the nearest second](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-dt-datatype-as-datetime-gets-rounded-to-the-nearest-second/75947)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-dt-datatype-as-datetime-gets-rounded-to-the-nearest-second/75947 "2023-07-05T17:56:41Z")
I am using a transaction group to capture some timestamps in the new Logix DT datatype form a ControlLogix PLC running version 35 firmware. The data posted to the database is all rounded to the nearest second. The tra… --- ## [Gateway timer script + system.net.sendEmail is giving me SendAsDenied errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timer-script-system-net-sendemail-is-giving-me-sendasdenied-errors/75945)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Nickle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameron_Nickle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timer-script-system-net-sendemail-is-giving-me-sendasdenied-errors/75945 "2023-07-05T17:55:23Z")
Hi all, I'm currently working on sending an email through a timer script in the gateway event scripts section. To do this I am using the system.net.sendEmail() function. However, when I attempt to send the email through… --- ## [Button Does Not Write To Tag, No Errors In Logs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-does-not-write-to-tag-no-errors-in-logs/75938)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Shaw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Shaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-does-not-write-to-tag-no-errors-in-logs/75938 "2023-07-05T16:39:13Z")
I encountered this bug the other day and want to document it. I click on a button that is using the built-in "Set Tag Value" feature to set a tag's value, and the tag is not being written to and there is no error reporte… --- ## [Convert long into a timestamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-long-into-a-timestamp/75855)
**Author:** [@Alexandre\_Pasquereau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexandre_Pasquereau)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-long-into-a-timestamp/75855 "2023-07-05T16:23:18Z")
Hi, I'm trying to create a dynamic chart. I've got series of data in a database (for example pH, with first column timestamp and second column the value) and I'm trying to display series into a chart. The series have di… --- ## [Script \`print()\` statements do not show up in the Output Console](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-print-statements-do-not-show-up-in-the-output-console/75895)
**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-print-statements-do-not-show-up-in-the-output-console/75895 "2023-07-05T16:21:37Z")
is there some setting to allow scripts to print to Output Console? it works fine in the Script Console window, but does not in the Output Console. --- ## [Can a view AND it's contents be duplicated?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-a-view-and-its-contents-be-duplicated/75939)
**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-a-view-and-its-contents-be-duplicated/75939 "2023-07-05T16:17:58Z")
i'm sure this is a silly question, but when i copy/paste a view to duplicate it, none of the components transfer with it. i'm doing some breakpoints for devices orientation and i'd rather not rebuild the view for every … --- ## [Tag Value Changed Script Doesn't Run When Value Source is Reference To Another Tag (8.1.17)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-changed-script-doesnt-run-when-value-source-is-reference-to-another-tag-8-1-17/60650)
**Author:** [@edward.fowler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.fowler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-changed-script-doesnt-run-when-value-source-is-reference-to-another-tag-8-1-17/60650 "2023-07-05T15:29:14Z")
I have a simple Memory tag, call it myMemTag. I has a simple value changed script that writes to another tag. I have a simple Reference tag, call it myRefTag whose Value Source is myMemTag. The problem is the Value Ch… --- ## [How to Add Web browser in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-web-browser-in-ignition/36906)
**Author:** [@ashok.naphde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashok.naphde)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-web-browser-in-ignition/36906 "2023-07-05T14:54:58Z")
Hello friends, I am using siemens PLC-1515 & Ignition V7.9 SCADA. Siemens PLC has option web server by using this option the total PLC diagnostic can be open on HMI/SCADA with the help of web browser page just by putti… --- ## [Plotting issue in XY chart in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plotting-issue-in-xy-chart-in-vision/75933)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plotting-issue-in-xy-chart-in-vision/75933 "2023-07-05T12:57:52Z")
Hi i have 2 dataset one is CATEGORY LINE/SHAPE RENDERER TYPE another is CATEGORY BAR RENDERER TYPE i am using single X axis for both dataset This is how chart will look lik one datset data another dataset data … --- ## [Show 2 digit float value for all the column in powertable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-2-digit-float-value-for-all-the-column-in-powertable/75373)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-2-digit-float-value-for-all-the-column-in-powertable/75373 "2023-07-05T12:50:35Z")
Hi guys, I have power table where i have nearly 15 columns. i want to show 2 digit after decimal value its is possible i adding every column name in column attributes. But column name will be changing dynamically Is t… --- ## [Named Queries binding with SQL Table Name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-queries-binding-with-sql-table-name/75919)
**Author:** [@arsalan.junaid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/arsalan.junaid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-queries-binding-with-sql-table-name/75919 "2023-07-05T12:26:29Z")
Hi, I am trying to link a variable (String) to the Table on a NamedQuery in Perspective Ignition 8.1.19 but it is not working. My code: Error: Previously the following worked in Vision: Could anyone please … --- ## [Ignition Email Settings - Test email](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-email-settings-test-email/75921)
**Author:** [@Ngonidzashe\_Francis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ngonidzashe_Francis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-email-settings-test-email/75921 "2023-07-05T12:08:33Z")
I need some assistance in determining why I keep getting a Read Timeout error when I setup an email smtp profile. I've tested the SMTP profile on another Ignition systems and it works without issues but when I set it up … --- ## [Get database active queries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-database-active-queries/75930)
**Author:** [@Andres\_Arroyo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andres_Arroyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-database-active-queries/75930 "2023-07-05T11:50:55Z")
I usually see some Active Queries taking too much time, and I'm not aware until I logged in to the gateway and navigate to Status/Connections/Databases/. I there any way to create some kind of alarm to get push notificat… --- ## [Simple gauge corner radius](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-gauge-corner-radius/51142)
**Author:** [@andreas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andreas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-gauge-corner-radius/51142 "2023-07-05T11:25:37Z")
Anyone knows how to make the simple gauge look like the one in the example in the user manual, with nice rounded corners on the arc background? (see the below figure). The arc itself has a cornerRadius property, which… --- ## [Ignition SQL query dataset expression function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-sql-query-dataset-expression-function/75922)
**Author:** [@Jens\_Brachmann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jens_Brachmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-sql-query-dataset-expression-function/75922 "2023-07-05T08:42:29Z")
Hello all, I would like to implement the following query in IGNITION and am encountering problems. Using the following query I get data sorted as follows and stored in the tag RAW\_DATA as dataset. "SELECT ORDERNR, PIE… --- ## [How to get first and last value of evey column -power table -](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-first-and-last-value-of-evey-column-power-table/75913)
**Author:** [@rigoberto.reyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rigoberto.reyes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-first-and-last-value-of-evey-column-power-table/75913 "2023-07-05T08:36:58Z")
Hi there. How can I get the first and last values of every column from a power table?, selected values must be \<\> 0 like next image --- ## [Accordion text name in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accordion-text-name-in-perspective/75888)
**Author:** [@Priyanka.Khandge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Priyanka.Khandge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accordion-text-name-in-perspective/75888 "2023-07-05T04:07:40Z")
Hi guys, Do you know when clicking on the header and then getting the accordion text name in the session custom property? Thanks, Priyanka --- ## [GWBK db\_backup\_sqlite.idb Holding Old Projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gwbk-db-backup-sqlite-idb-holding-old-projects/75918)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gwbk-db-backup-sqlite-idb-holding-old-projects/75918 "2023-07-05T03:20:14Z")
I have a 8.1.14 gateway that I was getting ready to upgrade to 8.1.28 but I noticed that my gwbk file was on the large side (~200MB) so I decided to investigate a bit. As expected, the bulk of the disk space is containe… --- ## [Where do you store operating variables for multiple Python scripts to access?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-do-you-store-operating-variables-for-multiple-python-scripts-to-access/75868)
**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-do-you-store-operating-variables-for-multiple-python-scripts-to-access/75868 "2023-07-04T21:37:28Z")
i have two input fields (in1, in2) and a button (btn1). as i lose focus on in1, i have it run a script that stores a slice() of the inputted information and store it in a variable...? and this is where i blank because: … --- ## [How do i create layout blocks?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-create-layout-blocks/75905)
**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-create-layout-blocks/75905 "2023-07-04T21:04:58Z")
i want to block out a View by dropping, uh..., blocks (?) to set a layout that i can work with. coming from webdev, i'd just create some \ elements, style and size them. i don't know how that is done here. for exa… --- ## [XML etree not found](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xml-etree-not-found/75850)
**Author:** [@jacob.ramirez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xml-etree-not-found/75850 "2023-07-04T20:02:45Z")
Does anyone know why the XML etree module in the standard library would not be found when trying to import? At some point last night in my code of importing the etree module, it started throwing an error. Can anyone spe… --- ## [Use Moxa MGate with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-moxa-mgate-with-ignition/75431)
**Author:** [@antonio.sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/antonio.sanchez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-moxa-mgate-with-ignition/75431 "2023-06-23T15:03:42Z")
Hello currently we have a switch moxa Model MGate MB3180 connect to ignition. in this moxa we have 5 equitment conect to this moxa what I don't know is how to know what information is coming from which equipment?… --- ## [How to filter dataset value using drop-down](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-filter-dataset-value-using-drop-down/75903)
**Author:** [@Amol\_Kale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amol_Kale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-filter-dataset-value-using-drop-down/75903 "2023-07-04T17:55:53Z")
I am working on a project in which I want to populate the data into the table using drop-down selected value. I have created dataset in session property and this property is binded to the table. In the drop-down there … --- ## [Root container background image not showing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/root-container-background-image-not-showing/75899)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/root-container-background-image-not-showing/75899 "2023-07-04T16:54:07Z")
Is there any known problem with adding a background image to the root of a Flex view? I've uploaded the png image and copied the path from the Image Management tool and prefixed it with /system/images/. It doesn't disp… --- ## [IP Camera Viewer issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-issues/75902)
**Author:** [@harleen\_chatrath](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harleen_chatrath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-issues/75902 "2023-07-04T17:23:53Z")
Hi, I have experiencing some issues with getting the http link to work on IP camera viewer. I am using the http link on the image with the host and it says connected but provides a "IO Max Buffer Error". I have trie… --- ## [How does Ignition implement basic slicing?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-ignition-implement-basic-slicing/75894)
**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-ignition-implement-basic-slicing/75894 "2023-07-04T14:44:17Z")
i have a coordinate container in which reside an input field, a label, and a button; firstName, outputTarget, and btn1 respectively. all i want is the first initial (or whatever slice of text) of the entered text. sinc… --- ## [Radius and LDAP Authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/radius-and-ldap-authentication/75893)
**Author:** [@rob.raffaele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rob.raffaele)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/radius-and-ldap-authentication/75893 "2023-07-04T14:08:20Z")
I am trying to support MFA using LDAP and RADIUS based auth. Is there any support for or anything customized to do RADIUS? --- ## [How things work - passing Date value via query string parameter gotcha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-things-work-passing-date-value-via-query-string-parameter-gotcha/75884)
**Author:** [@hewking32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hewking32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-things-work-passing-date-value-via-query-string-parameter-gotcha/75884 "2023-07-04T13:19:16Z")
hi I am trying to improve my understanding of time formats when using named queries. It tripped me a few times in the past so enough is enough :slight\_smile: For example: 1 in named query i try to pass current timesta… --- ## [Formatting individual cells with different number formats in a table component in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatting-individual-cells-with-different-number-formats-in-a-table-component-in-perspective/75882)
**Author:** [@Sabhareeswaran\_Ravi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sabhareeswaran_Ravi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatting-individual-cells-with-different-number-formats-in-a-table-component-in-perspective/75882 "2023-07-04T12:58:55Z")
I have a table component in my application where each cell corresponds to a specific Tag value from different variables. Each Tag value can have a different number of digits, and I would like to format the numbers indivi… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=615) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=617)