# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=689 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 690 --- ## [Pull Easychart y axis bound data to moving analog indicator range](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pull-easychart-y-axis-bound-data-to-moving-analog-indicator-range/70293)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cockrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Cockrell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pull-easychart-y-axis-bound-data-to-moving-analog-indicator-range/70293 "2023-03-08T22:07:54Z")
I have created an easychart which gets information from another tag on another screen by passing easychart dataset. I have then created an analog indicator that shows up on the trend that shows alarms and lets them be c… --- ## [Pre-Creating Historical Partitions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pre-creating-historical-partitions/3675)
**Author:** [@jconnor34](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jconnor34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pre-creating-historical-partitions/3675 "2023-03-08T22:01:20Z")
If a historical partition exists before Ignition creates it, will that cause any problems with Ignition? For example, if I want to create a partition for January 2012 would Ignition start using that partition when Jan c… --- ## [Shift patterns in schedules configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shift-patterns-in-schedules-configuration/70157)
**Author:** [@DOH](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DOH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shift-patterns-in-schedules-configuration/70157 "2023-03-08T21:58:23Z")
Hello I'm having some trouble configuring the schedules function on the gate to capture the required shift patterns. Shift = A (2 Days of day shift 7:00am to 7:00 pm followed immediately by 2 days of nights 7:00pm to … --- ## [Convert tag format string to moment.js/numeral.js format for perspective components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-tag-format-string-to-moment-js-numeral-js-format-for-perspective-components/70443)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-tag-format-string-to-moment-js-numeral-js-format-for-perspective-components/70443 "2023-03-08T20:48:53Z")
Is there any way to convert tag formatString based on java Format to moment.js format used by perspective components ? Especially datetime and decimal number format --- ## [How to pass alarm custom property into calculated alarm roster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-pass-alarm-custom-property-into-calculated-alarm-roster/36297)
**Author:** [@ijustdunnoaname1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ijustdunnoaname1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-pass-alarm-custom-property-into-calculated-alarm-roster/36297 "2023-03-08T20:46:27Z")
I’m trying to create an alarm pipeline for a UDT using a calculated roster. However, I’m having trouble getting the machine ID parameter from the UDT passed into the calculated roster when the alarm event occurs. I cre… --- ## [Perspective XY Chart Tool Tip / Data Labels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-tool-tip-data-labels/37020)
**Author:** [@jdturner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jdturner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-tool-tip-data-labels/37020 "2023-03-08T19:52:01Z")
Good Afternoon, I am trying to figure out if there is a way to include string values from a data set in the tool tips or Data labels of an XY Chart. I have a dataset being queried from a SQL DB that includes weight valu… --- ## [Opc ua -\> plcnext (sim)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-plcnext-sim/70164)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Hill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andy_Hill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-plcnext-sim/70164 "2023-03-08T19:49:35Z")
Having problems linking Ignition to a PLCNext (sim) . THe Security on the sim is set to None and No encryption and the device resides at OPC.TCP://loacalhost:4840, but I keep getting an faulted message. I can get UAE… --- ## [Equivalent to WINCC's Picture Window in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equivalent-to-winccs-picture-window-in-ignition/70632)
**Author:** [@ferihandoyo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ferihandoyo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equivalent-to-winccs-picture-window-in-ignition/70632 "2023-03-08T19:45:23Z")
Hello, I am creating an summary page and would like to have set of rectangles which let user to 'view' status of other windows from there. The idea is similar to Picture Window in WINCC, where I can point to picture nam… --- ## [S7-1200 get ping and disconnected state on Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1200-get-ping-and-disconnected-state-on-devices/70352)
**Author:** [@tzbh1234](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tzbh1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1200-get-ping-and-disconnected-state-on-devices/70352 "2023-03-08T19:26:48Z")
Hi, I have Ignition 7.9.11 and S7-1200 PLC. I get pong from PLC if I send ping but on devices list I see "Disconncted" status. I tried to disable and enable but the same result. The PLC is running now. Thanks. --- ## [Perspective Split Container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-split-container/40749)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-split-container/40749 "2023-03-08T19:17:44Z")
Is there a relatively easy way to create a split container in Perspective? This really doesn’t have to be mobile friendly. --- ## [Reports from SQL server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-from-sql-server/70793)
**Author:** [@Alfredo\_Egmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alfredo_Egmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-from-sql-server/70793 "2023-03-08T19:06:40Z")
Is there an Ignition Module to handle/design reports (or web reports) as the one in the next image? -in the top I want to have the way to add filters that the user can select -in the bottom get the data from the report… --- ## [The connection to the gateway is not available](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-connection-to-the-gateway-is-not-available/70721)
**Author:** [@Amol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-connection-to-the-gateway-is-not-available/70721 "2023-03-08T18:57:53Z")
WhenI am opening designer I am getting the error mentioned in the log. The gateway is although working fine. How to fixt his? logs Blockquote com.inductiveautomation.ignition.client.gateway\_interface.GatewayEx… --- ## [Ignition status logs - opt out of showing collision policy errors?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-status-logs-opt-out-of-showing-collision-policy-errors/70713)
**Author:** [@Esn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-status-logs-opt-out-of-showing-collision-policy-errors/70713 "2023-03-08T18:54:43Z")
Hi, When using 'system.tag.configure()' in the script console and the chosen collision policy makes the operation fail an error is generated in the Ignition status logs. Is it possible to permanently disable errors abo… --- ## [Edit projects across Gateways?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-projects-across-gateways/70786)
**Author:** [@danblibby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danblibby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-projects-across-gateways/70786 "2023-03-08T18:50:01Z")
Hi Everyone, Still working on reworking our enterprise system with 10 projects at various locations with a hub/spoke architecture. I have cleaned up a lot of stuff and am slowly converting each spoke to version 8.1 and … --- ## [Ignition communication with Yokogawa DCS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-communication-with-yokogawa-dcs/70791)
**Author:** [@R\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/R_P)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-communication-with-yokogawa-dcs/70791 "2023-03-08T18:45:58Z")
Hi All, We are working out Ignition to Yokogawa DCS communication. We are using ExaOPC server to communicate with Ignition. Anybody has done this on OPC UA/ DA , pls advice --- ## [Ignition interface with SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-interface-with-sql/70792)
**Author:** [@R\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/R_P)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-interface-with-sql/70792 "2023-03-08T18:31:47Z")
Hi All, We have Ignition Gateway running on Server. We have another server which is called as Vibration Server. Vibration server storing data in Sql server. We want to read data from Vibration Server SQL database in Ig… --- ## [Will new Microsoft DCOM changes affect Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-new-microsoft-dcom-changes-affect-ignition/70790)
**Author:** [@Aman\_Pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aman_Pawar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-new-microsoft-dcom-changes-affect-ignition/70790 "2023-03-08T18:05:12Z")
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5004442-manage-changes-for-windows-dcom-server-security-feature-bypass-cve-2021-26414-f1400b52-c141-43d2-941e-37ed901c769c new Microsoft changes are coming which will further … --- ## [Montly Report with one-page Timeseries Chart per day](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/montly-report-with-one-page-timeseries-chart-per-day/54791)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/montly-report-with-one-page-timeseries-chart-per-day/54791 "2023-03-08T17:17:50Z")
Hey folks, I’m working with a client who needs to submit monthly compliance reports and they’d like to use a time series chart for a quick view. However, the quantity / resolution of the data would be best spread across… --- ## [Dropdown Border Type Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-border-type-issue/70497)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Scott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew_Scott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-border-type-issue/70497 "2023-03-08T16:56:05Z")
We have found an issue with utilizing titled border type for dropdown list boxes. Our application uses a dark theme/background. When we port our app over to 8.1.x the DDLB that are of titleBorder seem to lose their dro… --- ## [Don't allow components under container to be clicked](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dont-allow-components-under-container-to-be-clicked/70785)
**Author:** [@israel.jordan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/israel.jordan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dont-allow-components-under-container-to-be-clicked/70785 "2023-03-08T16:59:53Z")
Hello All, I have been trying to get user input while in the middle of my script execution using popup windows. But Ignition doesn't allow the script to pause while the popup is open. I have tried using the options in A… --- ## [Getting MSSQL database connection error: Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-mssql-database-connection-error-cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory/70779)
**Author:** [@Sanket\_Landge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanket_Landge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-mssql-database-connection-error-cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory/70779 "2023-03-08T15:55:02Z")
java.sql.SQLException: Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory (The driver could not establish a secure connection to SQL Server by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. Error: "No appropriate protocol (protocol i… --- ## [XY Chart dashed line error warning and extending a line across the whole chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-dashed-line-error-warning-and-extending-a-line-across-the-whole-chart/70605)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-dashed-line-error-warning-and-extending-a-line-across-the-whole-chart/70605 "2023-03-08T15:01:47Z")
First issue I added a horizontal line to my stacked bar graph I got from here: However, if I put in a number like 10 for the series\[4\].Line.Appearance.dashedarray then I get an error, but the line is dashed. If I pu… --- ## [dateArithmetic -- Hours and Minutes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datearithmetic-hours-and-minutes/70753)
**Author:** [@Neil\_Carty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_Carty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datearithmetic-hours-and-minutes/70753 "2023-03-08T14:54:27Z")
I know i can use dateArithmetic(now(), -12, "hrs") and get what happened 12 hours ago from now but i am trying to do -12hrs and -7 mins ago. Is it possible to do this all in one expression maybe like: dateArithmetic(no… --- ## [How to Inherit resources from multiple projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-inherit-resources-from-multiple-projects/70764)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-inherit-resources-from-multiple-projects/70764 "2023-03-08T13:07:23Z")
Hi, I set up several projects in one gateway each dedicates to one customer. Also, I have one global project as my Library, and all projects use it for symbols and graphics. Also, each project has its own user source a… --- ## [Docked view inside an embedded view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-view-inside-an-embedded-view/70735)
**Author:** [@victor\_lefebvre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/victor_lefebvre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docked-view-inside-an-embedded-view/70735 "2023-03-08T09:04:07Z")
Hello, I have an embedded view A inside a view B, is there a way to dock another view C inside the view A? I tried doing this using the page configuration but it doesn't seems to work. Not sure if I am being clear. --- ## [Is it possible to hide a text field entry?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-a-text-field-entry/70759)
**Author:** [@Cody\_Rollins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cody_Rollins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-a-text-field-entry/70759 "2023-03-08T06:30:09Z")
Is there any way to hide a text field entry as it is being typed in? Like how passwords are represented as all asteriks or black dots. The only way I have found to do this is to make the color of the text match the backg… --- ## [Dropdown Options Modal Styling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-options-modal-styling/70762)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-options-modal-styling/70762 "2023-03-08T04:56:13Z")
I have a docked view that I'm using as a page header that contains a dropdown component. For the dropdown options (.ia\_dropdown\_\_optionsModal CSS class), I'm trying to apply styles via the stylesheet that only apply to … --- ## [The pain of moving Perspective array indices with bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-pain-of-moving-perspective-array-indices-with-bindings/70715)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-pain-of-moving-perspective-array-indices-with-bindings/70715 "2023-03-08T03:16:03Z")
I just want to leave this here for those who understand And yes, I will move these by copying the JSON and editing it in NPP, because I value my sanity. I really hope this is fixed one day though so I don't have to … --- ## [Not able to Load tags under Powerchart component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-load-tags-under-powerchart-component/70631)
**Author:** [@Goutham\_Rao\_Y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Goutham_Rao_Y)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-load-tags-under-powerchart-component/70631 "2023-03-08T02:41:10Z")
Hello team, Currently I am working under Perspective module \[Ignition Edge trial version\]... here i am using a perspective component "Power Chart"... Even though i have few tags under tag browser... in the power chart… --- ## [Not able to Export MQTT tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-export-mqtt-tags/70540)
**Author:** [@Goutham\_Rao\_Y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Goutham_Rao_Y)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-export-mqtt-tags/70540 "2023-03-08T02:39:43Z")
Hello team, Currently i am developing application under ignition perspective \[Ignition edge version\] I have installed MQTT modules which is required for my application development. the thing is I cannot export MQTT ta… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=688) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=690)