# Ignition

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## [Gauge for multiple values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gauge-for-multiple-values/73318)

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**Author:** [@Corne\_de\_Jonge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corne_de_Jonge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gauge-for-multiple-values/73318 "2023-05-05T08:58:46Z")

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I came across a gauge type that I believe would be highly adventegous to use. The primary benefit of this gauge would be that it conserves a significant amount of screen space while effectively displaying information. …

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## [Tag dataset filter using from and to time through scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-dataset-filter-using-from-and-to-time-through-scripting/73310)

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**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-dataset-filter-using-from-and-to-time-through-scripting/73310 "2023-05-05T07:43:04Z")

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I have a dataset in tag it has 2 Columns - displaypath and eventtime i want to filter the data from tag dataset using from and to time in screen and pass that in to power tabel how to achieve it though scripting…

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## [\[Bug\] Duplicating Array Instances](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-duplicating-array-instances/73180)

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**Author:** [@timothy.adams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/timothy.adams)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-duplicating-array-instances/73180 "2023-05-05T06:41:05Z")

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When you duplicate an instance in an array, the bindings don't follow the instance they were bound to. The bindings stick to the instance according to the array index.

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## [Send Mail with Excel file attachment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-mail-with-excel-file-attachment/72814)

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**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-mail-with-excel-file-attachment/72814 "2023-05-05T04:31:50Z")

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Hi, i am using this code table = system.tag.read('Test/dataset').value excelstr = system.dataset.dataSetToExcel(True,\[table.data\]) excelbytes = excelstr.encode("UTF8") fileName = "myexcelfile.xls" smtp = "my test" send…

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## [C# and Functions like system.tag.queryTagHistory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/c-and-functions-like-system-tag-querytaghistory/73296)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Allen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Allen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/c-and-functions-like-system-tag-querytaghistory/73296 "2023-05-05T01:22:06Z")

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Good Day, Wondering if a C# Windows Form App has the ability to interface with the functions Ignition has like 'system.tag.queryTagHistory', etc? Strictly interested in the functions that are related to historical data …

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## [Open a popup window with Tag using client events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-a-popup-window-with-tag-using-client-events/73291)

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**Author:** [@christopher\_hurst](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher_hurst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-a-popup-window-with-tag-using-client-events/73291 "2023-05-05T00:31:37Z")

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Im trying to open a Pop up window when my tag is True=(1) and close it when it false=(0). Im using a client events tag change script. Any ideas

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## [Expression tag script flooding audit log](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-script-flooding-audit-log/73270)

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**Author:** [@Shawn\_Rieger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shawn_Rieger)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-script-flooding-audit-log/73270 "2023-05-04T23:54:52Z")

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We just upgraded our gateways from 8.1.18 to 8.1.26 as we were told this would stop all tag writes from scripts being written to the audit log. However, we are still flooded with audit log events from basic expression ta…

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## [\[Bug\] onEditCellCommit updating self.props.data\[row\]\[column\]](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-oneditcellcommit-updating-self-props-data-row-column/73289)

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**Author:** [@Mason\_1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mason_1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-oneditcellcommit-updating-self-props-data-row-column/73289 "2023-05-04T20:59:24Z")

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1. The behavior you unexpectedly encountered - inside of onEditCellCommit on setting self.props.data\[row\]\[column\] = "Hello World" did not update 2. The behavior you were expecting to see - again, one line is fine. exp…

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## [Web scraper BeautifulSoup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-scraper-beautifulsoup/73155)

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**Author:** [@Elie\_Khananya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Elie_Khananya)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-scraper-beautifulsoup/73155 "2023-05-04T20:56:04Z")

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Hello, I'm wanting to add beautifulsoup 3.2.2 on ignition 7.9 but ignition wont add it when i do file\>import any help would be great, thanks BeautifulSoup3.2.2.zip (22.0 KB)

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## [Expression Comparisons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-comparisons/11544)

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**Author:** [@mikehill100](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikehill100)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-comparisons/11544 "2023-05-04T20:25:08Z")

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In Python you can say: if 2 \< 3 \< 4: print 'Hello' and it will be very clear and it will work. In expression language if you say: if( 2 \< 3 \< 4, 'Hello', 'Goodbye') it will give you an error because it can…

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## [Images from the Ignition don't show at some clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/images-from-the-ignition-dont-show-at-some-clients/7055)

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**Author:** [@caritoel27](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/caritoel27)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/images-from-the-ignition-dont-show-at-some-clients/7055 "2023-05-04T19:41:31Z")

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Hi, I write to you to consult about, what can be the reason to make images from Ignition server don't show at a client computer, talking about the aplicattion from Ignition, I will like to know, if the reasons can be tha…

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## [Which Chart is recommended to display the DB table data?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/which-chart-is-recommended-to-display-the-db-table-data/73277)

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**Author:** [@PRASHANTH\_KAKKIRALA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRASHANTH_KAKKIRALA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/which-chart-is-recommended-to-display-the-db-table-data/73277 "2023-05-04T17:13:05Z")

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Would like to know which type of chart is recommended to display the data from database table (simple X and Y ordinates) on perspective page. I don't have data on tags currently and it's available in DB only.

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## [How to update text of a button based off the value of a Custom ID from a root query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-update-text-of-a-button-based-off-the-value-of-a-custom-id-from-a-root-query/73260)

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**Author:** [@Javontez\_Robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Javontez_Robinson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-update-text-of-a-button-based-off-the-value-of-a-custom-id-from-a-root-query/73260 "2023-05-04T17:09:11Z")

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I am attempting to update the value of a button based of the value of a custom ID from a form that I have in ignition, I have a query in the root of my ignition project that brings in the data that I need, but I am unsur…

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## [OnCellEditCommit Scripting - Changing database table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oncelleditcommit-scripting-changing-database-table/73267)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Hrynciw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert_Hrynciw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oncelleditcommit-scripting-changing-database-table/73267 "2023-05-04T16:05:42Z")

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Hello, I'm currently working on a table I'd like to be editable. I have the following script: #Variables FirstName = self.props.selection.data\[0\].Fname LastName = self.props.selection.data\[0\].Lname ClockNumber = sel…

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## [Scripting - Get default provider from a specific project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-get-default-provider-from-a-specific-project/73197)

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**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-get-default-provider-from-a-specific-project/73197 "2023-05-04T15:59:54Z")

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Is there a way to get the default provider of a project. I want to be abale to get the provider for a specific project then export it to json file.

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## [Change color based on value on power chart in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-color-based-on-value-on-power-chart-in-ignition/73254)

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**Author:** [@Cesar\_Jimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cesar_Jimenez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-color-based-on-value-on-power-chart-in-ignition/73254 "2023-05-04T13:45:33Z")

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Hello everyone! I am trying to change the color of a value in the pen table based on value. Would this be possible with some sort of property binding? See the values I am trying to change based on color on the image belo…

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## [Gateway back error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-back-error/73242)

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**Author:** [@Lina\_Su](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lina_Su)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-back-error/73242 "2023-05-04T13:31:57Z")

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I am strying to restore Ignition gateway backup file to my laptop. I select gateway backup file and tick "Override Gateway Name" and key in Gateway name on my laptop . Then I click "Restore". I got below , error is…

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## [Multiple Vision projects on taskbar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-vision-projects-on-taskbar/73250)

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**Author:** [@luv.gera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luv.gera)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-vision-projects-on-taskbar/73250 "2023-05-04T13:22:46Z")

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HI Guys, When opeaning different vision projects, it opens as different icons on taskbar. I would like it to represent as one icon and when placing cursor, it must show list of projects. Can you please help with this. …

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## [Easy Chart Database pens error: t\_stamp is not a date](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-database-pens-error-t-stamp-is-not-a-date/50502)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-database-pens-error-t-stamp-is-not-a-date/50502 "2023-05-04T12:49:53Z")

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v8.1.5 I’m getting an error when trying to create a database pen on the Easy Chart directly from one of the standard tag history tables (sqlt\_data\_x\_yyyy\_mm). How should I be doing this when using the database pens with…

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## [Creating a vertical subpage navigation bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-vertical-subpage-navigation-bar/73234)

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**Author:** [@David\_Clements](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Clements)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-vertical-subpage-navigation-bar/73234 "2023-05-04T12:22:01Z")

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Hello, I'm currently trying to replicate the SCADA from an upcoming project in Perspective. Some of the pages have a subpage navigation menu with vertical navigation bars. Please see the attached image for a hand drawn …

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## [Perspective tabsSize dynamic width](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-tabssize-dynamic-width/65010)

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**Author:** [@Seth\_Hexum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seth_Hexum)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-tabssize-dynamic-width/65010 "2023-05-04T09:06:10Z")

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I am wondering if there is a way to make tabs in Perspective automatically resize based on the length of the header name. My current tab group is 21 tabs long, and the tab names get cut short based on a static tabsize.…

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## [Knowing if we are in the select or edit panel on Roster Management Component in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/knowing-if-we-are-in-the-select-or-edit-panel-on-roster-management-component-in-vision/73190)

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**Author:** [@sullyvan\_corbon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sullyvan_corbon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/knowing-if-we-are-in-the-select-or-edit-panel-on-roster-management-component-in-vision/73190 "2023-05-04T07:02:39Z")

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hello, is there by means of distinguished the select or edit panel of the admin manager component? i want to hide some component like Button if the user are in the édit panel

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## [Wrong data in Perspective table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrong-data-in-perspective-table/72799)

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**Author:** [@Matabufalez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matabufalez)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrong-data-in-perspective-table/72799 "2023-05-04T06:16:54Z")

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Hello, We are replacing the digital signage from our factory, moving from old Visual Studio applications to Perspective screens. I really like perspective since any modification is fast and easy. We were using ThinClie…

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## [Raspberrypi Gateway Start Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/raspberrypi-gateway-start-issue/73080)

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**Author:** [@lachlan.wearden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachlan.wearden)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/raspberrypi-gateway-start-issue/73080 "2023-05-04T05:25:57Z")

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Hello, I've installed Ignition 8.1.26 on a Raspberry Pi 4 B running Noobs, using the armhf-32 install files. I receive the following error when trying to start the gatway. admin@raspberrypi:~ $ /usr/local/bin/ignition/…

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## [Redundancy configuration question?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-configuration-question/73230)

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**Author:** [@KIM\_JINGEUN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KIM_JINGEUN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundancy-configuration-question/73230 "2023-05-04T01:58:50Z")

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hello! I have a few questions. Redundancy Configuration! I will be using mssql and windows server. When configured as in case 1, how much software is used? Is the OS included in the Database? Can data be synchro…

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## [Update Query data set](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-query-data-set/73171)

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**Author:** [@blueberry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/blueberry)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-query-data-set/73171 "2023-05-04T01:49:59Z")

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Hello folks, Could someone please help me out? I made an OPC tag and a Query data set. I would like to update the query data set values every time the OPC tag changes state. I do not know the syntax to trigger query …

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## [How to generate opc ua certificate file for ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-generate-opc-ua-certificate-file-for-ignition/73181)

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**Author:** [@huyao](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/huyao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-generate-opc-ua-certificate-file-for-ignition/73181 "2023-05-04T00:40:19Z")

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Ignition Version: 8.0.10 (b2020031912) There is a problem that a project with ignition installed a few years ago, opc ua client can not connect with opc ua server, logs showd \[remote=/192.168.6.6:4096\] Received err…

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## [Oracle Stored Procs & Named Queries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-stored-procs-named-queries/72675)

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**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-stored-procs-named-queries/72675 "2023-05-03T23:30:36Z")

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Hey folks, I realize that this is not an Oracle support forum, but I am hoping someone has advice on how to do this... We're migrating a series of stored procedures from MSSQL to Oracle per customer request. I've run i…

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## [Report Script edit for month totals to year](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-script-edit-for-month-totals-to-year/72739)

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**Author:** [@user43](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-script-edit-for-month-totals-to-year/72739 "2023-05-03T22:27:12Z")

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I have a monthly report that gives me the daily totals for the month. I need to also have a report that gives me the monthly totals for the year. Below is my monthly script. I could use some help modifying it for monthl…

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## [Callout email link that launches Perspective Mobile App](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/callout-email-link-that-launches-perspective-mobile-app/72821)

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**Author:** [@Ben\_Walker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Walker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/callout-email-link-that-launches-perspective-mobile-app/72821 "2023-05-03T20:22:12Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to have a link in an email launch the Perspective App for users on their Android phone? This is technically possible, of course, using Android App links (Handling Android App Links | Android Develop…

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