# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=681 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 682 --- ## [system.util.jsonEncode encodes floating point numbers to string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-jsonencode-encodes-floating-point-numbers-to-string/70704)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Walker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adam_Walker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-jsonencode-encodes-floating-point-numbers-to-string/70704 "2023-03-20T19:28:28Z")
I'm trying to set the value of an item in a document tag read from a Siemens PLC OPC server: I find that when I read the document tag into a python dict and then re-encode it back to a JSON string ignitions jsonEncod… --- ## [Report Text and Table Alignment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-text-and-table-alignment/71314)
**Author:** [@jcaudle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcaudle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-text-and-table-alignment/71314 "2023-03-20T19:04:31Z")
What am I missing in the Report Builder? The text in a text box hugs the bottom. The text in a table's cell hugs the bottom. Vertical Alignment Top does nothing. --- ## [Trying to recreate new dicitonary from loop of API returned dictionary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-recreate-new-dicitonary-from-loop-of-api-returned-dictionary/71322)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Salisbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Salisbury)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-recreate-new-dicitonary-from-loop-of-api-returned-dictionary/71322 "2023-03-20T18:51:55Z")
HI, I am trying to loop a returned API call from json format, into a dicitonary, and I want to loop that data and recreate a new dicitonary cleaned up for a table. Here is my code thats not working. def runAction(self… --- ## [Using Existing PDF as Report Template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-existing-pdf-as-report-template/44325)
**Author:** [@robertwest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robertwest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-existing-pdf-as-report-template/44325 "2023-03-20T18:51:49Z")
I’m running Igntion 8.1.2 Perspective. I need help figuring out how to use an existing PDF as the basis of a new report in the Designer. I have already exposed the existing PDF through WebDev and tested this by success… --- ## [Hidden folders inside Ignition project repo causing compliation error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hidden-folders-inside-ignition-project-repo-causing-compliation-error/71240)
**Author:** [@Tech\_Dev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tech_Dev)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hidden-folders-inside-ignition-project-repo-causing-compliation-error/71240 "2023-03-20T18:42:25Z")
Hi Ignition Team, In our Ignition Project repo we also have some hidden folders that contain database scripts, pipeline scripts etc .Issue is when we zip the contents of the repo to import it to Ignition, we are getting… --- ## [Report table calculation with a specific row](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-table-calculation-with-a-specific-row/71301)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cockrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Cockrell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-table-calculation-with-a-specific-row/71301 "2023-03-20T18:33:21Z")
I am in need of some guidance. I need to perform a calculation on a table that has 7 rows in the details rows based on the query. I have a summary row and i need to calculate the difference between the last row in the … --- ## [A way to grab all point/tag paths on just the client screen/current view that is active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-way-to-grab-all-point-tag-paths-on-just-the-client-screen-current-view-that-is-active/71318)
**Author:** [@jacque\_trahan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacque_trahan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-way-to-grab-all-point-tag-paths-on-just-the-client-screen-current-view-that-is-active/71318 "2023-03-20T16:30:10Z")
Our goal is for when we are viewing a screen we created we want to be able to just grab all the UDT and the tags under them just for that screen/view we are on. For now we would have to grab everything, which is overkill… --- ## [SQL Database Sample Comparison](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-database-sample-comparison/71317)
**Author:** [@R\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/R_P)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-database-sample-comparison/71317 "2023-03-20T17:01:07Z")
Hi All I want compare last 3 sample from SQL database in ascending option (1st\>2nd\>3rd) I want to generate alarm based on this in Ignition Vision System Anybody has tried before this --- ## [Ignition 8.1 Ethernet bridge to AB SLC5/04 Serial DF1 Port](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-ethernet-bridge-to-ab-slc5-04-serial-df1-port/71286)
**Author:** [@Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Data)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-ethernet-bridge-to-ab-slc5-04-serial-df1-port/71286 "2023-03-20T16:25:32Z")
Hey Everyone, Edited my original post... I'm looking for an inexpensive way to bridge our Ignition 8.1 Ethernet network to a Legacy AB SLC5/04 DH+ port. I Can't convince the customer to spend the money to upgrade thei… --- ## [Ignition OPC UA Client "No matching endpoind found"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-client-no-matching-endpoind-found/71304)
**Author:** [@mrutten](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrutten)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-client-no-matching-endpoind-found/71304 "2023-03-20T15:41:46Z")
I am trying to get the Ignition Client OPC UA to work on Ignition Edge. I used the wizard to set up the connection. everything is localhost because the gateway is on the same PC as the Ignition Edge. I am using versio… --- ## [Is EAM License a must have when having multiple gateway servers or a nice to have?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-eam-license-a-must-have-when-having-multiple-gateway-servers-or-a-nice-to-have/71264)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Calderon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Calderon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-eam-license-a-must-have-when-having-multiple-gateway-servers-or-a-nice-to-have/71264 "2023-03-20T15:29:03Z")
Hi, I'm estimating a solution and the most probable architecture we will use is the "scale out architecture" in the attached picture. The only thing I want to know is if it is necessary to get the EAM license to get the … --- ## [how can i add custom component to ignition or how can i use html to edit component shape ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-add-custom-component-to-ignition-or-how-can-i-use-html-to-edit-component-shape/71312)
**Author:** [@Abdelati\_talat\_elsha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Abdelati_talat_elsha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-add-custom-component-to-ignition-or-how-can-i-use-html-to-edit-component-shape/71312 "2023-03-20T15:22:44Z")
hi iam new with ignition . how can i add custom component to ignition or how can i use html to edit component shape --- ## [Ignition on Ubuntu Core?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-ubuntu-core/18518)
**Author:** [@heybales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/heybales)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-ubuntu-core/18518 "2023-03-20T14:37:03Z")
Has anyone tried running Ignition on Ubuntu Core? I have a customer who wants to deploy this edge device. Supported operating systems: • Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB • Ubuntu Core 16.04 and 15.04 • Win… --- ## [Flaw in Tag Event Script when using tag security?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flaw-in-tag-event-script-when-using-tag-security/71308)
**Author:** [@tashby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tashby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flaw-in-tag-event-script-when-using-tag-security/71308 "2023-03-20T14:35:56Z")
We have been working on implementing tag security through our projects and noticed when you have an OPC tag with security set properly on it, it works as expected, but only if you attempt to write to it directly. Howeve… --- ## [Inconsistent Tag Group Rate in Transaction Groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inconsistent-tag-group-rate-in-transaction-groups/69276)
**Author:** [@Davide\_Bortolini](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Davide_Bortolini)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inconsistent-tag-group-rate-in-transaction-groups/69276 "2023-03-20T14:28:26Z")
Hi, I've noticed something strange related to Transaction Groups and Publishing/Sampling interval set by the group. Scenario is the following: Transaction group with OPC items Subscription mode Execution time: 250ms I… --- ## [OPC UA Server - Read/write wrong datetime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-server-read-write-wrong-datetime/38315)
**Author:** [@butagabriele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/butagabriele)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-server-read-write-wrong-datetime/38315 "2023-03-20T14:22:27Z")
Hi, I’m using Ignition 7.9.14 to try to read and write some tags from a PLC SIEMENS Simotion using the opc ua connection. I’ve configured everything in ignition gateway and I can correctly read/write all available data … --- ## [queryJournal does not have same 'search' feature as Alarm Journal component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/queryjournal-does-not-have-same-search-feature-as-alarm-journal-component/71124)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/queryjournal-does-not-have-same-search-feature-as-alarm-journal-component/71124 "2023-03-20T14:15:23Z")
I am trying to build an export functionality for the exact alarms that are displayed on my Alarm Journal component. The following bindings have been utilized on my Alarm Journal component: startDate endDate plus the f… --- ## [RefreshBinding after a delay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refreshbinding-after-a-delay/71253)
**Author:** [@tupanaster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tupanaster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refreshbinding-after-a-delay/71253 "2023-03-20T13:12:52Z")
Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to trigger a RefreshBinding after a delay in a component. For example, this a one shot button: from threading import Timer InsertData() def runThisLater(param): system.pers… --- ## [AWS Interface Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aws-interface-module/70668)
**Author:** [@R\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/R_P)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aws-interface-module/70668 "2023-03-20T11:16:59Z")
Hi, I am planning to buy one AWS injector module to communicate with cloud data. I have 2 cloud interface through which i am sending and receiving data. Anybody has used this before. I am not sure whether one AWS mod… --- ## [Reading Modbus Register List on OPC Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-modbus-register-list-on-opc-tags/71297)
**Author:** [@berkay.cinar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/berkay.cinar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-modbus-register-list-on-opc-tags/71297 "2023-03-20T10:34:54Z")
Hello everybody, I have a energy analyzer connected to the machine from which I want to read values via ignition OPC. It is connected via modbus and register list below. I have checked the modbus adressing but I am a b… --- ## [Perspective 'cover' docked views -- how to remove glow?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-cover-docked-views-how-to-remove-glow/49972)
**Author:** [@scott.key](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.key)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-cover-docked-views-how-to-remove-glow/49972 "2023-03-20T08:06:24Z")
So there is a default outer glow on any docked view that is using the ‘cover’ option. I’ve been trying to figure out how to remove that glow as it sort of messes up other things we’re doing in terms of styling. I’ve trie… --- ## [\[BUG\] Dragging tag property onto component property binds value instead of the property dragged](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-dragging-tag-property-onto-component-property-binds-value-instead-of-the-property-dragged/63767)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-dragging-tag-property-onto-component-property-binds-value-instead-of-the-property-dragged/63767 "2023-03-20T07:52:05Z")
v8.1.18 For example, if you try to drag the “CanWrite” property of a tag onto a component property to bind it, it binds the value of the tag instead. --- ## [Perspective Column Container space to screen edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-column-container-space-to-screen-edge/71241)
**Author:** [@robin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-column-container-space-to-screen-edge/71241 "2023-03-20T07:11:18Z")
Hi, is there any option in a column container to have a few pixels space between the screen edge and the first element? For example to start with a gutter? Thanks! --- ## [Creating x-bar r-chart in vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-x-bar-r-chart-in-vision/71207)
**Author:** [@aman\_sharma](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aman_sharma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-x-bar-r-chart-in-vision/71207 "2023-03-20T05:24:47Z")
I’m trying to create a X-Bar R-Chart using the easy Chart in vision. please help me to know can i create x bar r chart by using easy chart or which chart is suitable and also how to draw the horizontal lines (control lim… --- ## [How can I make height of a rectangle change from top instead of bottom dynamically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-make-height-of-a-rectangle-change-from-top-instead-of-bottom-dynamically/71235)
**Author:** [@shahyan\_bharucha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shahyan_bharucha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-make-height-of-a-rectangle-change-from-top-instead-of-bottom-dynamically/71235 "2023-03-20T01:40:04Z")
I am trying to do a animation of a lift table and to do that I have made a rectangle which changes value respective to the distance of my sensor. The issue is that the height changes from bottom and the top of the recta… --- ## [XY chart runtime configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-runtime-configuration/71274)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-runtime-configuration/71274 "2023-03-18T18:02:46Z")
Hello, Has anyone found an elegant way to let user configure min and max axis values and zoom on an XY chart? Thanks, Frank --- ## [Web Browser Module Not Supported](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-module-not-supported/71257)
**Author:** [@karolld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karolld)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-browser-module-not-supported/71257 "2023-03-18T13:53:13Z")
Is there a way to update the version of the underlying web browser that the Web Browser Module uses? I'm currently using Ignition Edge 8.1.25 and Web Browser Module 5.1.25 and getting this error when trying to access an … --- ## [Vision client username and password problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-username-and-password-problem/71268)
**Author:** [@VIJAY\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/VIJAY_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-username-and-password-problem/71268 "2023-03-18T09:32:19Z")
How to reset the username and password in ignition vision client --- ## [MQTT tag for powerChart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-tag-for-powerchart/71269)
**Author:** [@elmn\_elmn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/elmn_elmn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-tag-for-powerchart/71269 "2023-03-18T00:03:45Z")
Hello, Beginner on Ignition, I am trying to use data from a MQTT tag who has history enabled (SQlite DB) to feed a powerChart. For some reason, when I open the power Chart's the tag browser to select this same tag, I ca… --- ## [Switching User's Active Default DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-users-active-default-db/71255)
**Author:** [@Walter\_Spilo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Walter_Spilo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-users-active-default-db/71255 "2023-03-17T20:32:23Z")
Hello, I am working on a project that can be used by multiple users for different projects they are working on. Each project has a SQL database associated with it, so moving to a different project means connecting to a … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=680) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=682)