# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=630 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 631 --- ## [Error when using 'system.perspective.openPopup'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-using-system-perspective-openpopup/74990)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Henegar1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Henegar1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-using-system-perspective-openpopup/74990 "2023-06-14T00:12:05Z")
In Perspective, I use this methodology of configuring my params from my main view and passing them into a global popup view to get a response back from the end user, which then is fed back into the main view via message … --- ## [Ignition Gateway - Threads - Perspective-worker - Which View/Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-threads-perspective-worker-which-view-project/74665)
**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-threads-perspective-worker-which-view-project/74665 "2023-06-13T22:07:50Z")
I'm on 8.1.22 Is there a way to retreive which view or project contains script running on an perspective-worker thread? --- ## [Perspective Mobile App is camera available session prop?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-mobile-app-is-camera-available-session-prop/74342)
**Author:** [@Ladrone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ladrone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-mobile-app-is-camera-available-session-prop/74342 "2023-06-13T22:00:56Z")
There is a way to get if the camera is available in the current device to choose if the barcode data will came from an emulated keyboard or the camera of the device? --- ## [Error when attempting to edit a boolean value linked to a MySQL database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-attempting-to-edit-a-boolean-value-linked-to-a-mysql-database/74977)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Nickle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameron_Nickle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-attempting-to-edit-a-boolean-value-linked-to-a-mysql-database/74977 "2023-06-13T21:35:20Z")
Hi all. I am still new to the ignition software and its scripting functionality. I'm attempting edit a Boolean value through the perspective table component and have it write back to the database. Im using a script unde… --- ## [Snowflake datawarehouse with Federated SSO authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/snowflake-datawarehouse-with-federated-sso-authentication/74535)
**Author:** [@Marc.Akoto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marc.Akoto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/snowflake-datawarehouse-with-federated-sso-authentication/74535 "2023-06-13T21:27:22Z")
Hi there, I'm trying to configure a database connection to SnowFlake. My SnowFlake account uses federated SSO authentication (SAML2) with Azure ADFS. I followed this guide https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en… --- ## [Display KWh Usage (Day, Month, Year) on Bar Charts using Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-kwh-usage-day-month-year-on-bar-charts-using-perspective/74638)
**Author:** [@John\_Krzyzaniak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_Krzyzaniak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-kwh-usage-day-month-year-on-bar-charts-using-perspective/74638 "2023-06-13T21:18:36Z")
I need to create Bar Charts to display KWh historical data. We have several Square D PowerLogic meters connected to Ignition via Modbus TCP/IP. I have been collecting raw KWh data in historian, just need to be able to di… --- ## [Perspective Table Excluding 'AM and 'PM' When Using dateFormat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-excluding-am-and-pm-when-using-dateformat/74981)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Sipes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raymond_Sipes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-excluding-am-and-pm-when-using-dateformat/74981 "2023-06-13T20:24:18Z")
Hello! I am having a hard time trying to get the dateFormat to return either 'AM or 'PM' when the render is set to date I have the dateFormat set to M/DD/YY HH:mm if I add the 'tt' as you would within a SQL query, it … --- ## [System.tag.configure incorrectly overriding multiple UDT tag properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-configure-incorrectly-overriding-multiple-udt-tag-properties/40593)
**Author:** [@mpaulson745](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mpaulson745)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-configure-incorrectly-overriding-multiple-udt-tag-properties/40593 "2023-06-13T20:00:01Z")
I need a quick way to programmatically override properties on certain tags inside a UDT. For instance, setting a custom description for multiple iterations of the same device. The solution I’ve come up with is to read … --- ## [Use derived tag to read/write to database value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-derived-tag-to-read-write-to-database-value/74969)
**Author:** [@Clinton\_Williams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Clinton_Williams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-derived-tag-to-read-write-to-database-value/74969 "2023-06-13T19:29:08Z")
I'm trying to set up a Derived Tag and use the "Read Expression" (i.e., getter) and "Write Expression (i.e. setter) to read/write to a database value. I'm having trouble with the Write Expression. It calls a runScrip… --- ## [Iframe caching for Perspective Workstation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-caching-for-perspective-workstation/74967)
**Author:** [@grietveld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grietveld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-caching-for-perspective-workstation/74967 "2023-06-13T19:03:01Z")
We have a webserver we are using to present work instructions, but it seems like after we updated one of the images, Ignition is still loading the old version. Is there a way to reset the cache in Perspective workstation… --- ## [Perspective CSV File Upload Not Matching CSV File](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-csv-file-upload-not-matching-csv-file/74974)
**Author:** [@David.Reed.Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David.Reed.Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-csv-file-upload-not-matching-csv-file/74974 "2023-06-13T19:01:04Z")
I'm attempting to import a csv file into Ignition using the file upload component in a perspective client. I created a super simple CSV file and saved as a CSV. I would like to print to the console the contents of every … --- ## [Perspective Gateway Message Handler with File Upload Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-gateway-message-handler-with-file-upload-component/74961)
**Author:** [@David.Reed.Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David.Reed.Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-gateway-message-handler-with-file-upload-component/74961 "2023-06-13T18:47:07Z")
I'm attempting to message file data from a perspective client to the gateway for further processing. I'm using the file upload component and the file is a CSV file. I'm logging the perspective session as well as on the g… --- ## [Error when using \`system.tag.storeTagHistory\`](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-using-system-tag-storetaghistory/74928)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-using-system-tag-storetaghistory/74928 "2023-06-13T18:43:11Z")
I'm working on an application similar to the CSV to Tag Converter on the Exchange, but in Perspective. I keep running into issues using the system.tag.storeTagHistory function (I'm on v8.1.25 - it was added back in v8.1… --- ## [Get rid of Data invalid. Check logs for details message from Perspective Pie Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-rid-of-data-invalid-check-logs-for-details-message-from-perspective-pie-chart/74968)
**Author:** [@jasoncoope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jasoncoope)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-rid-of-data-invalid-check-logs-for-details-message-from-perspective-pie-chart/74968 "2023-06-13T18:12:39Z")
Still getting this ugly message filling the screen as the pie chart data is being built. Anyone figured out how to hide this error from being shown until the chart has all its properties setup? Is there a specific sequ… --- ## [Can you animate a popup window in perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-animate-a-popup-window-in-perspective/74925)
**Author:** [@Mason\_Melancon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mason_Melancon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-animate-a-popup-window-in-perspective/74925 "2023-06-13T18:11:13Z")
I am trying to figure out a way to put an animation on a popup window in perspective. Whenever the user clicks a button I would like the popup to slow animate from the top of the screen around 150-200px down the screen. --- ## [Sierra LX40 acknowledgements not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sierra-lx40-acknowledgements-not-working/74933)
**Author:** [@Bigtalljv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bigtalljv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sierra-lx40-acknowledgements-not-working/74933 "2023-06-13T17:28:10Z")
hi, I set up a Sierra LX40 for sms alerts today and it's working to send them out but the acknowledgement responses aren't working. The inbound SMS shows up in the LX40 management page, I see my phone number and the 6 … --- ## [Using Switch Statement to move different values into a numeric label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-switch-statement-to-move-different-values-into-a-numeric-label/48852)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-switch-statement-to-move-different-values-into-a-numeric-label/48852 "2023-06-13T16:21:25Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to use the switch statement to move different values into one numeric label. So I have two numeric labels, one of them is “height” and the other is “snubber” and both of them are double. I w… --- ## [\[8.1.7\] Perspective Table Column Freezing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-7-perspective-table-column-freezing/47841)
**Author:** [@mdelara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdelara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-7-perspective-table-column-freezing/47841 "2023-06-13T14:19:27Z")
Is column freezing already supported in version 8.1.7? I tried the instructions in the Table documentation (Perspective - Table - Ignition User Manual 8.1 - Ignition Documentation) specifically in User Interaction-\>Freez… --- ## [Scheduled script not triggering in gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scheduled-script-not-triggering-in-gateway/74948)
**Author:** [@Mariano\_Alvarez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mariano_Alvarez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scheduled-script-not-triggering-in-gateway/74948 "2023-06-13T14:14:42Z")
I have a scheduled script configured to run every minute (as test) in the Ignition gateway, but it is not triggering. I have verified the script schedule settings, enabled the script, and confirmed the gateway scheduler … --- ## [One Provider Data mov to another Tag provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-provider-data-mov-to-another-tag-provider/72208)
**Author:** [@Gorakh\_kopnar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gorakh_kopnar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-provider-data-mov-to-another-tag-provider/72208 "2023-06-13T14:11:46Z")
How we can move one tag provider data to Another tag provider based on Event any Script --- ## [Airlink RV50 and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/airlink-rv50-and-ignition/74411)
**Author:** [@Eoin\_Hourigan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eoin_Hourigan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/airlink-rv50-and-ignition/74411 "2023-06-13T14:00:02Z")
I am trying to get my Airlink RV50 modem to send alarm notifications but I am not receiving any texts from it. We have manually tested the Airlink and it can both send and receive text messages. The users (with SMS numbe… --- ## [Gateway Restore command (gwcmd) showing warning and needs manual startup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-restore-command-gwcmd-showing-warning-and-needs-manual-startup/74937)
**Author:** [@jaydeepcheruku](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jaydeepcheruku)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-restore-command-gwcmd-showing-warning-and-needs-manual-startup/74937 "2023-06-13T13:44:01Z")
I am trying to automate the gateway upgrade process and noticing this error. Even though everything seems to be restored the gateway is asking to manually startup the gateway \[need to click (1) agree, (2) provide user/pw… --- ## [Hyperlink to Perspective tab?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hyperlink-to-perspective-tab/53726)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hyperlink-to-perspective-tab/53726 "2023-06-13T13:41:39Z")
We’re using tab containers as a handy way of organising our Perspective views. Does anyone if it’s possible to create a hyperlink to a particular tab? For example how could I send a direct link to the total cycles ta… --- ## [SMTP Email notification using GoDaddy SMTP service](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smtp-email-notification-using-godaddy-smtp-service/74955)
**Author:** [@dhananjay\_vichare](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhananjay_vichare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smtp-email-notification-using-godaddy-smtp-service/74955 "2023-06-13T13:41:37Z")
I have setup Email notification using SMTP service provided by GoDaddy. I can send email notifications using this SMTP service and can receive email notifications from Ignition GW, however I am not able to see any emails… --- ## [Corrupted PDF report saved from report Viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/corrupted-pdf-report-saved-from-report-viewer/54841)
**Author:** [@pranjali.ramtekkar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pranjali.ramtekkar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/corrupted-pdf-report-saved-from-report-viewer/54841 "2023-06-13T11:47:55Z")
Having an issue or the report viewer in ignition 8.1.2 , when I save the report as pdf and try to open the file in Adobe Acrobat it says it is corrupt and won’t open. --- ## [How to Open Excel file to view in Ignition Graphics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-excel-file-to-view-in-ignition-graphics/74950)
**Author:** [@nikunj.pipariya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nikunj.pipariya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-excel-file-to-view-in-ignition-graphics/74950 "2023-06-13T11:26:09Z")
Hello, I want to open Excel sheet in Ignition Vision Module for viewing purpose. Can anyone suggest. How to open it. Best Nikunj --- ## [Text-to-speech alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-to-speech-alarms/74932)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Kwok](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin_Kwok)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-to-speech-alarms/74932 "2023-06-13T10:38:18Z")
Hey folks, I am currently looking into configuring a text-to-speech alarm notification system. Ideally, when an alarm triggers an associated message is played through a speaker system (for example: "Tank 4, Critical ala… --- ## [Anyone run a Perspective client in Opera and/or on FreeBSD?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-run-a-perspective-client-in-opera-and-or-on-freebsd/55775)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-run-a-perspective-client-in-opera-and-or-on-freebsd/55775 "2023-06-13T10:37:11Z")
We’re considering running a Perspective client in a browser on a PLC running FreeBSD (Beckhoff). Anyone out there try this? I’d be interested in any tips or pitfalls. This would be an on machine HMI. Cost is a factor for… --- ## [Vision Label Text being cutoff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-label-text-being-cutoff/74912)
**Author:** [@Harry\_Rissley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Harry_Rissley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-label-text-being-cutoff/74912 "2023-06-13T10:35:48Z")
What causes the last character to be truncated? --- ## [Which User only supervisor role](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/which-user-only-supervisor-role/74941)
**Author:** [@Priyanka.Khandge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Priyanka.Khandge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/which-user-only-supervisor-role/74941 "2023-06-13T09:28:19Z")
Hi Guys, I have tried to switch the only supervisor role user using the following script but I'm not able to switch only supervisor role user. Any idea how to fix this? username = event.source.parent.getComponent("Use… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=629) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=631)