# Ignition

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## [Bug: system.tag.queryTagCalculations() doesn't accept relative tag path for UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-system-tag-querytagcalculations-doesnt-accept-relative-tag-path-for-udt/70892)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-system-tag-querytagcalculations-doesnt-accept-relative-tag-path-for-udt/70892 "2023-03-11T11:34:49Z")

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I use the {PathToParentFolder} in the UDT's tag change script to access the full path of the UDT instance but this doesn't return the tag provider in the return path. Is this a bug? So I wonder how can I get access full…

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## [Dataset tag only need certain rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-tag-only-need-certain-rows/70827)

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**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Fuglsby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nicholas_Fuglsby)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-tag-only-need-certain-rows/70827 "2023-03-11T11:26:12Z")

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I have scripted a button to pull a dataset from a table to insert data into memory tag dataset. This is working. Now i am trying to insert certain row or rows with "Cold Side" from tag into new table. This would be in "…

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## [Vision Client Request/sec](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-request-sec/70898)

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**Author:** [@Dominic\_Scalco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dominic_Scalco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-request-sec/70898 "2023-03-11T11:21:45Z")

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Good morning everyone, I have a question about the page Status --\>Vision Clients --\> Request/sec value. What requests are counted in this value? Is there a way to see how many requests are done by a single client instan…

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## [Conditionally Appending Columns using Data from Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditionally-appending-columns-using-data-from-table/70841)

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**Author:** [@CMuecke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CMuecke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditionally-appending-columns-using-data-from-table/70841 "2023-03-11T11:11:37Z")

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I have a query that grabs information from the database. On the right of the picture, you can see a two of the rows from the Database. For future data manipulation, I would like to use a transform script to append Col…

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## [Perspective Hangs / Websocket issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-hangs-websocket-issue/70891)

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**Author:** [@Adriaan.leRoux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adriaan.leRoux)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-hangs-websocket-issue/70891 "2023-03-10T18:43:57Z")

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I have a situation where my perspective session hangs, or maybe better put; stops updating the variables/bindings on the screen. Now this is a SFF PC running only an perspective session and it is connected to the igniti…

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## [Orgainzed event actions on button in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/orgainzed-event-actions-on-button-in-perspective/70910)

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**Author:** [@joe.miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joe.miller)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/orgainzed-event-actions-on-button-in-perspective/70910 "2023-03-10T17:55:02Z")

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we have a machine that needs remote settings configuration. I am asked to duplicate the HMI on the machine. I only have access to the settings tags, a save tag, and a exit without saving tag. On a button, under event,…

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## [\[IGN-7345\] Allow right clicking of Event Configurations with "Convert to Script Event" option](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7345-allow-right-clicking-of-event-configurations-with-convert-to-script-event-option/70884)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7345-allow-right-clicking-of-event-configurations-with-convert-to-script-event-option/70884 "2023-03-10T17:36:13Z")

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The number of times I start out with a non-script action and then later need to convert it to a script action due to more sophisticated requirements is a lot. It's also easier creating things in a GUI, especially for t…

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## [Should custom perspective properties be put on the main view or the root?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/should-custom-perspective-properties-be-put-on-the-main-view-or-the-root/70913)

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**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/should-custom-perspective-properties-be-put-on-the-main-view-or-the-root/70913 "2023-03-10T15:33:09Z")

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What are the advantages / disadvantages of each location? In my picture below I have a breakpoint view and I can put a custom property at location A and location B however I can't tell if there is a fundamental differenc…

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## [Ignition 8.1.25 emailing alarms with no pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-25-emailing-alarms-with-no-pipeline/70900)

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**Author:** [@BRYAN\_MOBLEY](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BRYAN_MOBLEY)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-25-emailing-alarms-with-no-pipeline/70900 "2023-03-10T15:17:57Z")

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We just upgraded the server from 8.1.22 to 8.1.25 and now I am starting to see emails from the Ignition server that have no pipeline assigned to them. I also get a new email when a bunch of alarms happen at once. It seem…

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## [Perspective style override](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-style-override/57994)

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**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-style-override/57994 "2023-03-10T15:00:11Z")

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I’m attempting to create an alarm priority/severity border, which is a view made up of an indicator (see first photo - priority 1-4) and a border. This is what I have so far: I want to flash/animate when the alarm …

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## [Write to UDT property with tag change script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-udt-property-with-tag-change-script/58200)

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**Author:** [@ASF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASF)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-to-udt-property-with-tag-change-script/58200 "2023-03-09T17:29:39Z")

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I am developing a UDT for a weigh scale that reports its units as an integer. So there is an OPC tag called ReportedUnits which is an integer, interpreted as follows: 0 = g 1 = kg 2 = t I have an expression tag simply …

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## [Inicion de sesion de vision client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inicion-de-sesion-de-vision-client/70854)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_javier\_reyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ricardo_javier_reyes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inicion-de-sesion-de-vision-client/70854 "2023-03-10T11:56:23Z")

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How could I start the application with different users without having to log in to the application.

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## [Power Table onMouseClick using selected cell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-onmouseclick-using-selected-cell/70882)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Kevin\_Dagapioso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dan_Kevin_Dagapioso)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-onmouseclick-using-selected-cell/70882 "2023-03-10T09:47:36Z")

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I'd like to use onMouseclick function in a power table. The idea is when I click any cell in the power table the green circle in the image will appear. Please help me. Thank you!!

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## [Binding Tags from one view to another view in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-tags-from-one-view-to-another-view-in-perspective/70826)

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**Author:** [@Bharat\_Vinchwekar1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bharat_Vinchwekar1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-tags-from-one-view-to-another-view-in-perspective/70826 "2023-03-10T07:16:53Z")

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Hello Members, Can anyone please help me to how to bind the tag from view to view via parameters, I am using one dashboard view where I have made one popup view on which I wish to display the title of the clicked dashb…

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## [Use one chart X axis to another chart X axis (datetime Axis)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-one-chart-x-axis-to-another-chart-x-axis-datetime-axis/70879)

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**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-one-chart-x-axis-to-another-chart-x-axis-datetime-axis/70879 "2023-03-10T07:01:30Z")

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Hi, I am using one easy chart and one XY chart i want tp use the Easy chart X axis to the XY chart Is there any way to do it?

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## [Power table changing border line color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-changing-border-line-color/70570)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Kevin\_Dagapioso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dan_Kevin_Dagapioso)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-changing-border-line-color/70570 "2023-03-10T05:12:15Z")

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I would like to ask how can change the color or the border line in a power table. Thank you!

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## [Tag event scripts value changed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-event-scripts-value-changed/70815)

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**Author:** [@qiang\_chen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/qiang_chen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-event-scripts-value-changed/70815 "2023-03-10T04:38:24Z")

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Hello: I have 100 tags, tag1-tag100, how can I assign them in batches (tag event scripts/value changed) like this : for i in range(1,101): system.tag.writeBlocking(\["tagi"\],10) i = i +1 #Then the value of tag1-tag1…

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## [Using pipes with flexible screens (Flex containers)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-pipes-with-flexible-screens-flex-containers/70727)

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**Author:** [@Ali\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Ali)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-pipes-with-flexible-screens-flex-containers/70727 "2023-03-10T03:47:14Z")

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Hi all, I would like to draw pump stations in perspective like the image attached. The only problem is that the pipe draw tool only available in coordinate containers, and I need the view (template) to be flexible with …

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## [Help with Ignition as OPC UA server for python opc UA client using asyncio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-ignition-as-opc-ua-server-for-python-opc-ua-client-using-asyncio/70877)

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**Author:** [@user5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user5)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-ignition-as-opc-ua-server-for-python-opc-ua-client-using-asyncio/70877 "2023-03-10T02:42:47Z")

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I wanted to conect python app to Ignition for ML based vision app with a goal of sending the results of vision app to PLC via Ignition. I did find quite a few posts about that however i am stuck at the basic connection. …

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## [Inicio de sesion ignition vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inicio-de-sesion-ignition-vision/70863)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_javier\_reyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ricardo_javier_reyes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inicio-de-sesion-ignition-vision/70863 "2023-03-10T01:51:46Z")

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I had thought to make an application which when started does not ask me to log in. If not, enter the main page, but the parameters are blocked, for everyone. But I would like that on the same main page I could log i…

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## [Dynamic Tab Pages in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-tab-pages-in-perspective/43419)

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**Author:** [@thijs1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thijs1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-tab-pages-in-perspective/43419 "2023-03-09T23:18:38Z")

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Hi, I have this empty tabContainer with one tab page. There are some buttons on this tabpage that allows the user to add a new tab page. I’m using the following code to do this: tabs = self.parent.parent.pare…

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## [Python packages ignition-api and ignition-api-stubs v8.1.25.post4 now include the system.iec61850 module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-packages-ignition-api-and-ignition-api-stubs-v8-1-25-post4-now-include-the-system-iec61850-module/70875)

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**Author:** [@coatl-dev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/coatl-dev)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-packages-ignition-api-and-ignition-api-stubs-v8-1-25-post4-now-include-the-system-iec61850-module/70875 "2023-03-09T23:04:29Z")

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Community, From the New in 8.1.25 entry in the docs and the Release Notes we completely missed the addition of the system.iec61850 module, and for that we apologize. But today we've fixed that and published version 8.1…

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## [Ignition Vision Client Launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-client-launcher/70867)

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**Author:** [@rahman.tarek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rahman.tarek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-client-launcher/70867 "2023-03-09T23:04:20Z")

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Hello! I was wondering how can i configure the vision client launcher such that when a user clicks it automatically takes to my desired application without having to 'add' or edit applications

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## [Question on stopping asynchronous threads in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-on-stopping-asynchronous-threads-in-ignition/70861)

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**Author:** [@roger\_larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roger_larson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-on-stopping-asynchronous-threads-in-ignition/70861 "2023-03-09T22:16:01Z")

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I'd like to share my findings on the issue of running and managing asynchronous threads in Ignition, for anyone going down the same rabbit hole, but also curious if this is a big no-no in Ignition. So far we haven't had …

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## [Remote Gateway Web Resources](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-gateway-web-resources/70872)

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**Author:** [@b.peck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/b.peck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-gateway-web-resources/70872 "2023-03-09T22:02:44Z")

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I'm hosting an HTML camera feed (using Web Dev) on an Edge gateway and I want to provide that HTML to another gateway. Is there a way to do this with Ignition or is this something I need to setup a whole VPN setup for. H…

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## [Vision login help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-login-help/70870)

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**Author:** [@Jon\_Laicovsky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jon_Laicovsky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-login-help/70870 "2023-03-09T21:27:36Z")

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Hello, I would like to get some help either by previous answers, posts, videos, etc. I'm trying to use Vision to open a client's application. What is the login information? I tried my Ignition login, adding a login into …

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## [Issues storing real arrays with transaction groups and plotting arrays with XY chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-storing-real-arrays-with-transaction-groups-and-plotting-arrays-with-xy-chart/70871)

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**Author:** [@Lance\_Mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lance_Mills)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-storing-real-arrays-with-transaction-groups-and-plotting-arrays-with-xy-chart/70871 "2023-03-09T21:08:44Z")

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Hi there, I would like to historize some arrays every time a sequence is executed and then plot the latest array values to an XY Chart. The 2 issues I have are: 1.) I'm not able to store real arrays to a database usin…

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## [Reading data from TCP module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-data-from-tcp-module/70864)

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**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-data-from-tcp-module/70864 "2023-03-09T20:25:52Z")

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Good day. I am connected to a Rice Lake SCT 40-SCP Weight Controller/display, its connected to Ignition via the TCP module and reading data. Thats a good thing, the thing im sure about is the returning data, the tag valu…

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## [Python String Formatting in Tag Change Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-string-formatting-in-tag-change-script/70855)

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**Author:** [@roger\_larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roger_larson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-string-formatting-in-tag-change-script/70855 "2023-03-09T19:56:30Z")

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It seems like pythonic string formatting is broken within tag-change event scripts. For example, writing value = currentValue.value ack\_value = "{0}\_ACK".format(str(value)) # unnecessary str() call, but used for comp…

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## [SFC for Custom Recipe System?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-for-custom-recipe-system/70805)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Engsberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sam_Engsberg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-for-custom-recipe-system/70805 "2023-03-09T19:45:20Z")

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Can someone advise me whether the SFC module is powerful enough to act as 'recipe' program manager? For background, within my PLC most of the production and CIP logic is done through a csv file. It uses a list of instru…

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