# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=63 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [NonResponsive EDT when opening popup in Designer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nonresponsive-edt-when-opening-popup-in-designer/114415)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nonresponsive-edt-when-opening-popup-in-designer/114415 "2026-03-11T13:25:26Z")
Using Ignition 8.1.47, Vision. Whenever I open up a specific popup from my local machine, my designer freezes. When I open the same popup on the gateway machine, it works fine. The popup runs completely fine in a visi… --- ## [Redundancy Historian data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-historian-data/33786)
**Author:** [@Kfoldesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kfoldesi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-historian-data/33786 "2026-03-11T12:35:16Z")
My first project setting up a redundant server: -2 PC’s each with – Ignition 8.0.0.10 (testing right now) Logging to Historian Spliter (pointed at each SQL express) – MS SQL Express Both DB’s get the same data, looks… --- ## [Perspective touchscreen long press context menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-touchscreen-long-press-context-menu/114384)
**Author:** [@Robbe\_Meyvis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robbe_Meyvis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-touchscreen-long-press-context-menu/114384 "2026-03-11T09:40:26Z")
Version: Ignition Edge 8.3.3 I need to have a jog button to run something as long as the button is pressed. To do this, I made a button with 2 events: onMouseDown and onMouseUp which sets and resets a bit. This works … --- ## [Building a Custom Perspective Kiosk on Linux Hardware](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/building-a-custom-perspective-kiosk-on-linux-hardware/79551)
**Author:** [@David\_Stone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Stone)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/building-a-custom-perspective-kiosk-on-linux-hardware/79551 "2026-03-11T02:31:10Z")
Just thought I would chuck a little guide together to get a working Perspective Kiosk on simple Raspberry Pi 4 Hardware. Main Features: Webkit Browser Engine: supported by Ignition as part of Safari compatibility. … --- ## [Perspective set Component Visible=false to show again?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-set-component-visible-false-to-show-again/114387)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-set-component-visible-false-to-show-again/114387 "2026-03-11T02:07:55Z")
Version 8.1.24 In Perspective, I set component’s META visible =FALSE. When I need to show the component again, I have to browse the Page Tree , find one by one … After finding ,then set its META visible =True again. … --- ## [Powerchart range refresh on tag selected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-range-refresh-on-tag-selected/71770)
**Author:** [@Dilan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dilan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-range-refresh-on-tag-selected/71770 "2026-03-10T23:23:21Z")
Hello All, I would like some help on the Powerchart and the automatic range. I have a graph with two values on it (both measured in the same SI) one in the high ranges and one in the low range (screnshot below). What … --- ## [Sorting a lot of Gateway Tag Change Scripts (folders would be nice)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sorting-a-lot-of-gateway-tag-change-scripts-folders-would-be-nice/114419)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sorting-a-lot-of-gateway-tag-change-scripts-folders-would-be-nice/114419 "2026-03-10T21:09:12Z")
I have a 3rd party MES that I have communicating with Ignition using OPC-UA, I created an ignition application to keep all of the MES transactions in one place but we have 15 pieces of equipment. I have been trying to s… --- ## [Search Navigation in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-navigation-in-perspective/114269)
**Author:** [@tyler.robertson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.robertson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-navigation-in-perspective/114269 "2026-03-10T20:32:09Z")
I love the new search function to the Gateway page. As my perspective projects continue to grow, I wondered if anyone has been enable to employ a search-type navigation to their own project? --- ## [3rd Party OPC Server Incorrect Timestamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-opc-server-incorrect-timestamp/63052)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Boyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Boyers)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3rd-party-opc-server-incorrect-timestamp/63052 "2026-03-10T20:20:31Z")
We are connected to a 3rd party OPC-UA server that is communicating to vendor PLCs. The timestamp returned by their OPC-UA server is incorrect, currently it has the year as 2009. All the tags that are setup to historiz… --- ## [Rockwell Array OPC Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-array-opc-tags/114421)
**Author:** [@automator591](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/automator591)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-array-opc-tags/114421 "2026-03-10T20:04:04Z")
An existing system uses a 100-element array that is relatively static, though there are 12 of them to handle. My first question is: how do I create an OPC tag that reads the PLC tags? My second question is: does it mak… --- ## [Button Text Line Feed with Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-text-line-feed-with-tag/114335)
**Author:** [@automator591](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/automator591)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-text-line-feed-with-tag/114335 "2026-03-10T19:39:03Z")
I have a perspective button that the text is bound to an indirect memory tag, and I need to insert one or more line feeds. I tried but that did not work, showing the entire line with the html on the button. I did se… --- ## [\[IGN-15680\]Way to audit named queries?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-15680-way-to-audit-named-queries/114416)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-15680-way-to-audit-named-queries/114416 "2026-03-10T17:36:41Z")
Using 8.1.47 vision with auditing turned onto a database datasource. I only just noticed this - queries run via system.db.runPrepUpdate queries gets audited in full to the audit log ie the full query itself is logged wh… --- ## [Xy chart help, named query, settings changing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-help-named-query-settings-changing/53619)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-help-named-query-settings-changing/53619 "2026-03-10T17:04:52Z")
When I changed the names of the X and Y, the chart stopped rendering errr update: I copy and pasted to a new view page, and now it renders? --- ## [Perspective XYChart Tooltip](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xychart-tooltip/64783)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xychart-tooltip/64783 "2026-03-10T16:05:38Z")
I'm using the Perspective XYChart and when I modify the series tooltip values, they don't seem to have any affect on what is displayed. I removed the default {name} from the tooltip text leaving only \[bold\]{valueY}\[/\] bu… --- ## [Redundancy failover alternate address configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-failover-alternate-address-configuration/114406)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Marchetti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Marchetti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-failover-alternate-address-configuration/114406 "2026-03-10T14:14:01Z")
I have a gateway network setup where a master gateway and redundant gateway are connected through the gateway network. They are configured correctly as “master” and “backup” and both show “peer connected” in the gateway … --- ## [Hub and spoke project management/workflow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hub-and-spoke-project-management-workflow/114386)
**Author:** [@AngrySparky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AngrySparky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hub-and-spoke-project-management-workflow/114386 "2026-03-10T12:48:38Z")
Still researching but I am looking at a system with 4 edge panels connecting back to a central gateway. Im a one man show, so I want to set this up from the beginning as best I can to simplify management and development … --- ## [IDP Role Mismatch When Using WebDev Page Inside Perspective iFrame](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/idp-role-mismatch-when-using-webdev-page-inside-perspective-iframe/114354)
**Author:** [@ragha0211](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ragha0211)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/idp-role-mismatch-when-using-webdev-page-inside-perspective-iframe/114354 "2026-03-10T12:03:33Z")
I have created a webpage using the Ignition WebDev module and embedded it in a Perspective view using an iframe. I also implemented login and logout functionality. I have two HTML pages: Dashboard Checklist The Ch… --- ## [PowerChart display two start paths?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-display-two-start-paths/114412)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-display-two-start-paths/114412 "2026-03-10T07:42:53Z")
Version 8.1.24 Tags Tree: default M11 tag1 tag2 M21 tag3 tag4 M31 tag5 tag6 PowerTable set tagBrowserStartPath one fold （ M11） , It’s ok. tagBrowserStartPath = ‘hi… --- ## [Issue Importing Structs/UDTs from Siemens TIA S7-1500 into Ignition 8.3 via OPC UA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-importing-structs-udts-from-siemens-tia-s7-1500-into-ignition-8-3-via-opc-ua/114391)
**Author:** [@riccardo.mosele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/riccardo.mosele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-importing-structs-udts-from-siemens-tia-s7-1500-into-ignition-8-3-via-opc-ua/114391 "2026-03-10T07:20:41Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to connect my Siemens S7-1500 PLC to Ignition 8.3 via OPC UA. When I browse the PLC’s DBs, I can see the Structs and any UDTs present. The problem occurs when I try to import them: If I select … --- ## [Timezone, date picker problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timezone-date-picker-problem/114371)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timezone-date-picker-problem/114371 "2026-03-10T01:50:56Z")
So database is in the cloud, in UTC timestamp. Gateway is also in the cloud, with UTC timezone. Whoever created the project, also configured to be UTC timezone. The End User in on EST timezone. I have records in data… --- ## [PLC driven screen routing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-driven-screen-routing/114408)
**Author:** [@ethan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ethan1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-driven-screen-routing/114408 "2026-03-10T01:18:21Z")
Hey all, Building a Perspective HMI on Ignition Edge 8.3.3. I need screens to automatically sequence based on PLC tag states — essentially if certain tags change, the session should navigate to the appropriate view auto… --- ## [Windows 11 On-Screen Keyboard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-11-on-screen-keyboard/76442)
**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-11-on-screen-keyboard/76442 "2026-03-10T01:11:09Z")
Not strictly ignition-related, but hopefully someone here has encountered this and has a workaround... Since Ignition doesn't have a built-in onscreen keyboard, we're reliant on the Windows OSK when using touch screens … --- ## [\[IGN-15470\]Is it possible to reset a tag property to default in scripting?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-15470-is-it-possible-to-reset-a-tag-property-to-default-in-scripting/113849)
**Author:** [@JVDM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JVDM)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-15470-is-it-possible-to-reset-a-tag-property-to-default-in-scripting/113849 "2026-03-09T21:45:51Z")
I am making a platform for a client, in which tag values get displayed in certain views, based on each tag’s Function, a custom property I added. Users are able to configure each tag’s function in a designated screen. H… --- ## [Backup Server not connecting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/backup-server-not-connecting/114407)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/backup-server-not-connecting/114407 "2026-03-09T21:03:16Z")
Hello, Having a bit of an issue. We have Ignition 7.9 running visions setup with a master and slave. They both show connected. First issue is when the primary goes down the slave doesn't automatically switch over, howe… --- ## [Catch 22 for complete automation of a gateway setup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/catch-22-for-complete-automation-of-a-gateway-setup/114373)
**Author:** [@justin3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/catch-22-for-complete-automation-of-a-gateway-setup/114373 "2026-03-09T18:16:32Z")
This is in relation to MQTT and Ignition data questions - Ignition - Inductive Automation Forum To clear up a few likely questions: Why is this necessary - because I am just a contractor who is remote and very part t… --- ## [Perspective Table data not updated when subview is selected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-data-not-updated-when-subview-is-selected/114394)
**Author:** [@hans\_odgaard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hans_odgaard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-data-not-updated-when-subview-is-selected/114394 "2026-03-09T18:09:36Z")
Anyone have en solution for this , when opening the subview the row data is not updated, this first happens when you click the row. --- ## [Alarm Rosters When Switching UserSource](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-rosters-when-switching-usersource/114365)
**Author:** [@Pico\_Sankari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pico_Sankari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-rosters-when-switching-usersource/114365 "2026-03-09T17:15:32Z")
I’m working on switching to a new UserSource. All of my alarm pipelines have users from my old source. If I switch the System Identity Provider to my new source, will these pipelines still work? --- ## [\[IGN-7976\]Path to Component Event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7976-path-to-component-event/114353)
**Author:** [@Julian\_Islic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julian_Islic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7976-path-to-component-event/114353 "2026-03-09T16:48:35Z")
I am trying to make a hold your hand script for everything script errors: I managed to get figure out how to get module/function\_name/line number and was able to create a traceback path which is nice. For example: def … --- ## [Ignition 8.1.x Azul Zulu Java Multiple Vulnerabilities (2026-01-20)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-x-azul-zulu-java-multiple-vulnerabilities-2026-01-20/114240)
**Author:** [@noc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/noc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-x-azul-zulu-java-multiple-vulnerabilities-2026-01-20/114240 "2026-03-09T16:21:01Z")
I’m checking if the next planned release of Igniton 8.1.x includes a fix for the latest Azul Zulu Java vulnerabilities. Version 8.1.50 and above include a bundled Java runtime version 17.0.16. We need Java 17.0.17 or hig… --- ## [Ignition Connection to PLC 1200/1500](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-connection-to-plc-1200-1500/113976)
**Author:** [@mehdi.sajjadi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mehdi.sajjadi)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-connection-to-plc-1200-1500/113976 "2026-03-09T15:13:45Z")
I’m trying to connect a Siemens S7‑1200 PLC to Ignition. I have enabled PUT/GET on the PLC and set the access level to Full Access. On the Ignition side, I created the device connection and entered the PLC’s IP address … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=62) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=64)