# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=673 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 674 --- ## [Remote tag provider - Editing of remote tags not allowed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-editing-of-remote-tags-not-allowed/19532)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-editing-of-remote-tags-not-allowed/19532 "2023-03-31T14:55:36Z")
Hi, I'm trialling distributed gateways and have connected two gateways together via the Gateway Network configuration. I've added a remote tag provider from one gateway to the other and can browse its tags, however I'm… --- ## [Problem with retired tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-retired-tags/71899)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_Haggblom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Freddy_Haggblom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-retired-tags/71899 "2023-03-31T14:26:49Z")
Hi, I am having problems reading tag history on several tags, I use UDT and have set sample mode to "On change", Min time between samples to 2 sec and max 10 sec. This works fine on aprox 60-70 % of the tags that use th… --- ## [Perspective Docked View Hover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-docked-view-hover/71885)
**Author:** [@Corne\_de\_Jonge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corne_de_Jonge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-docked-view-hover/71885 "2023-03-31T12:25:06Z")
I'm trying to set a good design for my navigation menu, but running into an issue... Right now I've put my Corner Priority to left-right, because I want my docked view to hover the full height of my screen. However, wh… --- ## [Read Bad Disabled text from tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-bad-disabled-text-from-tag/71875)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-bad-disabled-text-from-tag/71875 "2023-03-31T12:06:17Z")
Hi i am using system.tag.getConfiguration(unicode(fullPath))\[0\] when i print i am getting value as 0 But actually tag is reading bad disabled text How read the Bad Disabled text using system.tag.getConfigurati… --- ## [Create gateway scheduled scripts in a perspective client session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-gateway-scheduled-scripts-in-a-perspective-client-session/71886)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-gateway-scheduled-scripts-in-a-perspective-client-session/71886 "2023-03-31T10:44:00Z")
Hi, Is there a way to create a gateway scheduled script in a perspective client session ? --- ## [Filter linked to a menu bar in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filter-linked-to-a-menu-bar-in-perspective/60993)
**Author:** [@Philip\_08012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philip_08012)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filter-linked-to-a-menu-bar-in-perspective/60993 "2023-03-31T09:56:59Z")
Hi all, Could anyone help me on how you can add the ´filter´ props that is available on the table component to the menu bar? I want to be able to search/filter results --- ## [Picture as mouseover text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/picture-as-mouseover-text/65513)
**Author:** [@Corne\_de\_Jonge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corne_de_Jonge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/picture-as-mouseover-text/65513 "2022-12-23T12:42:09Z")
I'm trying to display a picture as mouseover text with vision. I figured out using a bit of HTML code such as \\ works fine. Hoewever, now I want to view a picture from the i… --- ## [Dashboard question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dashboard-question/71878)
**Author:** [@jiyoung\_hwang1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jiyoung_hwang1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dashboard-question/71878 "2023-03-31T08:10:55Z")
As shown in the attached picture, I tried to do the same as the dashboard in the building demo, but an error occurred. It says to define 'dashboard', but where should I define it? Please tell us. --- ## [Dropdown height style](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-height-style/70896)
**Author:** [@MAURICIO\_AZAMBUJA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MAURICIO_AZAMBUJA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-height-style/70896 "2023-03-31T07:11:00Z")
Hi everyone, I was using version 8.18 of Ignition and had placed the instruction }.iaDropdownCommon\_options\_modal { max-height: 350px; }{ in the Dropdown style to increase the size of the list. Today I updated to versi… --- ## [system.security.getUsername() not working in gateway scope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-security-getusername-not-working-in-gateway-scope/71557)
**Author:** [@Amol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-security-getusername-not-working-in-gateway-scope/71557 "2023-03-31T06:49:04Z")
system.security.getUsername() not working in gateway scope. I want to use system.security.getUsername() in Gateway Update event script. According to documenttationit should work. system.security.getUsername - Ignition… --- ## [Binding background color on perspective label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-background-color-on-perspective-label/28931)
**Author:** [@gfeiten](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gfeiten)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-background-color-on-perspective-label/28931 "2023-03-31T04:43:43Z")
I’m trying to figure out how to bind the background color of a perspective label to a tag value. In Vision it is straightforward to do (with a text field). I see where I can set it to a static value in the modify style… --- ## [Wrong Decimal Symbol in Report Export CSV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrong-decimal-symbol-in-report-export-csv/71872)
**Author:** [@jean.arnosti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jean.arnosti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrong-decimal-symbol-in-report-export-csv/71872 "2023-03-31T01:30:26Z")
Hello All, I created a report that looks like the following and will be created every day at midnight.(Ver 8.1.25) As you can see all the values have decimal point as Decimal symbol. Customer asked me to use French… --- ## [Mqtt version support on ignition 8.1.26](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-version-support-on-ignition-8-1-26/71825)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-version-support-on-ignition-8-1-26/71825 "2023-03-31T00:50:14Z")
I have installed ignition v8.1.26, but I didn't see the correct MQTT engineer and distributor for this version. Instead I installed MQTT V4.0.15, which appears when I select Ignition V8.1.25. Will it work? --- ## [Diagnosing Cause of High CPU Usage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diagnosing-cause-of-high-cpu-usage/71869)
**Author:** [@jstaebell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jstaebell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diagnosing-cause-of-high-cpu-usage/71869 "2023-03-31T00:25:02Z")
I am trying to figure out why our CPU usage spiked high and was not able to come down all day. Looking at the threads it appears that most of the usage is associated with WebAPI. But I'm not quite sure what that is re… --- ## [\[BUG\] 8.1.0 Deleting and re-importing a UDT that has instances with overrides on tags do not remember override config](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8-1-0-deleting-and-re-importing-a-udt-that-has-instances-with-overrides-on-tags-do-not-remember-override-config/42344)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8-1-0-deleting-and-re-importing-a-udt-that-has-instances-with-overrides-on-tags-do-not-remember-override-config/42344 "2023-03-30T21:46:30Z")
As in the title. Example: UDT definition UDT definition tags UDT instance UDT instance overrides on tag ‘Flow Detected’ Delete UDT definition ‘Pump’ then re-import it back in. UDT instance overrides now m… --- ## [Update Security Zone from UI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-security-zone-from-ui/71845)
**Author:** [@beckya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/beckya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-security-zone-from-ui/71845 "2023-03-30T21:37:47Z")
I'd like to be able to update the security zone IP Address list from a UI. I referenced the manual but have not found anything yet on what function to use to update it outside the gateway config page. Does anyone have an… --- ## [Power Chart tagBrowserStartPath doesn't work - history provider is a tag splitter and has a space in the name?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-tagbrowserstartpath-doesnt-work-history-provider-is-a-tag-splitter-and-has-a-space-in-the-name/59878)
**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-tagbrowserstartpath-doesnt-work-history-provider-is-a-tag-splitter-and-has-a-space-in-the-name/59878 "2023-03-30T21:37:24Z")
I’m using a power chart, and I want to set a tag browser start path based on the area the user is in. I have two tag history database, TagHistoryPrimary and TagHistorySecondary. If I use either of these, I can pass the … --- ## [Enable fields for editing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-fields-for-editing/71855)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-fields-for-editing/71855 "2023-03-30T21:36:51Z")
Hello all, I created a popup view to edit a record's data (from a SQL Server table), and am using text input fields to display the data. I would like to have them disabled by default, and if the user is ready to make c… --- ## [Fallback value as 0 or 'NA' For named query binding result null/ NULL?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fallback-value-as-0-or-na-for-named-query-binding-result-null-null/71810)
**Author:** [@Bhavik\_Patel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bhavik_Patel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fallback-value-as-0-or-na-for-named-query-binding-result-null-null/71810 "2023-03-30T21:09:44Z")
How to configure Fallback value as 0 or 'NA' to component in perspective while binding with named query result null/ NULL? It is showing overlay error on Perspective component. --- ## [Way to pull all current alarm configurations of a tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-pull-all-current-alarm-configurations-of-a-tag/71725)
**Author:** [@jstaebell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jstaebell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-pull-all-current-alarm-configurations-of-a-tag/71725 "2023-03-30T20:49:49Z")
Hello, I am working on developing a view that can edit alarm configurations within a perspective view but I am running into an issue regarding pulling the current alarms. using system.tag.readBlocking I am not able to … --- ## [Updating Table through actions in an Embedded View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-table-through-actions-in-an-embedded-view/71848)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Shearer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Shearer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-table-through-actions-in-an-embedded-view/71848 "2023-03-30T20:24:28Z")
I am new to using views inside of tables using Perspective. I have gotten as far as customizing those embedded views, passing data down into them from the table, manipulating that data, and updating data within my SQL da… --- ## [OPC UA Connection Setup Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-setup-issues/71809)
**Author:** [@ashhowell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashhowell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-setup-issues/71809 "2023-03-30T19:23:46Z")
Hi, newbie here and struggling to get my connection setup for the first time. The issue is identical to that highlighted in \[OPC-UA Server connection refused\](https://this topic), only the solution highlighted there isn… --- ## [Printing Label Using DOS Shell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-label-using-dos-shell/71041)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Velazquez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marc_Velazquez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-label-using-dos-shell/71041 "2023-03-30T19:08:05Z")
In order to print labels for my production environment, I have used a server based print program (Label Matrix) that takes data from a table and can print a label to a networked printer. In order to accomplish this with… --- ## [Licence from 7.8 to 7.9?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/licence-from-7-8-to-7-9/71839)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/licence-from-7-8-to-7-9/71839 "2023-03-30T18:17:58Z")
I have a 7.8.2 which has the following modules licensed - I want to upgrade it to 7.9.4 so the version matches a sister production line that does the same processes so I can more or less use the same scripts on both. … --- ## [Complex veiws with hundreds to thousands of custom icons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/complex-veiws-with-hundreds-to-thousands-of-custom-icons/71736)
**Author:** [@Gabriel\_Schwinghamme](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gabriel_Schwinghamme)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/complex-veiws-with-hundreds-to-thousands-of-custom-icons/71736 "2023-03-30T17:44:20Z")
Hello I am new to ignition and need some help with my first project. The project is to copy over a program from wonderware to perspective and it needs to look as close to the same as possible. This means that I have to c… --- ## [Can't select the default "pointer" cursor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-select-the-default-pointer-cursor/71847)
**Author:** [@stan.cook](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stan.cook)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-select-the-default-pointer-cursor/71847 "2023-03-30T17:36:03Z")
I feel silly that I cannot see how to do this, but I can't see how to retain the default cursor (an arrow) when I cursor over a label (or any component, but labels are the current focus). The style dialog has lots of ch… --- ## [Drawing Tools in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drawing-tools-in-perspective/51407)
**Author:** [@Anita.Shinde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anita.Shinde)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drawing-tools-in-perspective/51407 "2023-03-30T17:33:01Z")
Hi, I want to design one view like below. Can anyone suggest how can I do this design? Thanks…!!! --- ## [OPC UA Method call hangs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-method-call-hangs/71836)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-method-call-hangs/71836 "2023-03-30T17:12:09Z")
Hi all, I'm trying to call an OPC Method with the system.opcua.callMethod. My network configuration is as follows: PC1 with Ignition Designer and OPC UA Expert Client PC2 with Ignition Gateway PC3 with the OPC UA Serv… --- ## [\[IGN-7351, IGN-7316\] Ignition 8.1.25 and IEC 61850 error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7351-ign-7316-ignition-8-1-25-and-iec-61850-error/70629)
**Author:** [@francis.henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/francis.henry)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7351-ign-7316-ignition-8-1-25-and-iec-61850-error/70629 "2023-03-30T16:49:50Z")
Hello, I just updated our Ignition gateways and I keep getting error with the IEC driver module. Im running on Windows 2016 and this is what my backup gateway is showing: I have tried to remove license / manually u… --- ## [Table binding doesn't match tag value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-binding-doesnt-match-tag-value/71837)
**Author:** [@Amoser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amoser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-binding-doesnt-match-tag-value/71837 "2023-03-30T16:07:50Z")
I have a memory dataset tag that gets populated from a gateway timer script. In the script is a SQL query and then some formatting and things like that. I then have a table component that has a direct tag binding to the… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=672) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=674)