# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=709 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 710 --- ## [When the Ignition vision client is updated, only then should the script be executed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-the-ignition-vision-client-is-updated-only-then-should-the-script-be-executed/69338)
**Author:** [@bala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-the-ignition-vision-client-is-updated-only-then-should-the-script-be-executed/69338 "2023-02-02T17:19:58Z")
I have a requirement in which when the vision client is updated, my client tag should be updated with a value of 1. Please let me know if you have any ideas to fulfill the requirement of executing a script only when the… --- ## [\[Perspective\] Opening New Chrome Window From Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-opening-new-chrome-window-from-button/69340)
**Author:** [@Davide3i](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Davide3i)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-opening-new-chrome-window-from-button/69340 "2023-02-02T16:38:42Z")
Hello. I'm trying to open a new Chrome window (not a new tab) from a Perspective view using a script event on a button, but to no avail. This code works inside the Script Console. try: import subprocess chrome\_path =… --- ## [Turn off auto backup of config.idb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/turn-off-auto-backup-of-config-idb/47610)
**Author:** [@tmahaffey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmahaffey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/turn-off-auto-backup-of-config-idb/47610 "2023-02-02T16:18:51Z")
Can someone please tell me how we turn this off? We to a full gateway backup and so we don’t need this done automatically several times a day. --- ## [Report exporting to an excel file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-exporting-to-an-excel-file/23032)
**Author:** [@eduardo.ojalvo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eduardo.ojalvo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-exporting-to-an-excel-file/23032 "2023-02-02T16:08:15Z")
Hi everybody. I have a problem when i export to an Excel file my report by right click button.(Save as XLS) Always i have an empty Excel file with zero bytes. Any idea? Thank you very much. --- ## [Client Disconnects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-disconnects/39845)
**Author:** [@jasonr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jasonr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-disconnects/39845 "2023-02-02T14:32:13Z")
We have several clients (displays) displaying different Perspective Projects throughout the plant. The clients will randomly blink as if a connection was lost and is waiting to be restored. Below are some lines that s… --- ## [Weird Gateway Logs: Full of starting up client project monitor, sqltaghistory error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weird-gateway-logs-full-of-starting-up-client-project-monitor-sqltaghistory-error/59155)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weird-gateway-logs-full-of-starting-up-client-project-monitor-sqltaghistory-error/59155 "2023-02-02T13:57:05Z")
My gateway logs are full of these messages, especially number 1 Starting up client project monitor. project=PackingStation scope=4 The datasource ‘millroom’ cannot accept data of the given type \[sqltaghistory\]. Regard… --- ## [Change the table cell color based on value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-the-table-cell-color-based-on-value/60604)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-the-table-cell-color-based-on-value/60604 "2023-02-02T12:54:13Z")
Hi, i am using normal table not power table I have data in the table i want to show red color for the value greater than 50 in all cells how to do that for normal table? --- ## [Pre-processing previously recorded data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pre-processing-previously-recorded-data/69335)
**Author:** [@Henrique\_Starosky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henrique_Starosky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pre-processing-previously-recorded-data/69335 "2023-02-02T12:05:13Z")
Hello! I'm using Ignition 8.1 to create a SCADA system, and I'm having troubles with my datasets. We currently record data on change \> 0.01, and with at least 15s between every entry, but our client only needs data in 5… --- ## [Login fails if special character is used in password](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/login-fails-if-special-character-is-used-in-password/11170)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/login-fails-if-special-character-is-used-in-password/11170 "2023-02-02T07:21:56Z")
Hello, I'm experiencing a strange login problem. Here is the context: Ignition version 7.8.1 OS = Linux 64 bits locale = fr\_FR User source = Database (not internal) Login query : SELECT surname, firstname FROM us… --- ## [NI OPC Server Fault - Bad\_OutOfMemory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ni-opc-server-fault-bad-outofmemory/69200)
**Author:** [@prashant.pednekar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prashant.pednekar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ni-opc-server-fault-bad-outofmemory/69200 "2023-02-02T06:24:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to connect NI LabView (V5.11.262.0) OPC UA Server 2013 (32-Bit OS) in Ignition 8.1.13 (64 bit). I have already set all the certificates to trusted (both in Ignition and NI LabView Configurati… --- ## [Ignition Perspective Time Series Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-time-series-chart/67598)
**Author:** [@Sri\_Haran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sri_Haran)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-time-series-chart/67598 "2023-02-02T06:13:20Z")
Hi All, I would like to know if any chance for consuructing bar chart in ignition perspective with the dataset as follow, Thank you in advance! --- ## [Perspective Pie chart data not showing from query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pie-chart-data-not-showing-from-query/69254)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pie-chart-data-not-showing-from-query/69254 "2023-02-02T06:00:33Z")
Hi connections, Need to pass the Value form the data base to the pie chart.Bindied the Named query at the Data. But the color is not visible at the Pie chart. I am passing the data through the named query. Named que… --- ## [Vision: the pixels don't add up!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-the-pixels-dont-add-up/69253)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Kahle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seth_Kahle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-the-pixels-dont-add-up/69253 "2023-02-02T02:00:27Z")
I am designing Vision displays for your run of the mill 1920 x 1080 monitors. I have set up a scheme where I have TOP docked window used for a Title bar and floating Main window. The Title window height is 100(px?) a… --- ## [MQTT constant rebirth requests](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-constant-rebirth-requests/46650)
**Author:** [@abelew](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abelew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-constant-rebirth-requests/46650 "2023-02-02T00:14:30Z")
I am currently testing 2 edge nodes communicating with an ignition gateway. when only one node has the MQTT transmission module turned on, it works perfectly. When i have both turned on, both devices repeatedly come onli… --- ## [Easy Chart - Keyboard / Mouse Shortcuts?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-keyboard-mouse-shortcuts/69301)
**Author:** [@DonPancoe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DonPancoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-keyboard-mouse-shortcuts/69301 "2023-02-01T23:46:27Z")
Doubling up on new topics today. I have a client migrating to Ignition who uses a mix of keyboard and mouse shortcuts to zoom / pan around within a chart to isolate a particular area of interest, as a means to fine-tune… --- ## [InfluxDB using an API token(perspective)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/influxdb-using-an-api-token-perspective/68873)
**Author:** [@Krishnapriya\_K\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Krishnapriya_K_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/influxdb-using-an-api-token-perspective/68873 "2023-02-01T23:36:41Z")
how to use the GET and POST methods in a script to process InfluxDB using an API token --- ## [View Named Query compiled string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-named-query-compiled-string/69317)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Reees](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Derek_Reees)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-named-query-compiled-string/69317 "2023-02-01T22:50:36Z")
Is it possible to view the SQL string being generated for a named query? I have tried using the xEvent profiler on SSMS but it doesn't look like it is hitting my DB. I know the connection works because I can delete my wh… --- ## [Error Parsing SAML Response](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-parsing-saml-response/65408)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Szatkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Szatkowski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-parsing-saml-response/65408 "2022-10-19T17:40:59Z")
Hello, I am trying to use a Microsoft Azure Active Directory as an Identity Provider. When using an SAML response, the following error appears in the Ignition logs: com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.auth.idp.Idp… --- ## [Can I receive email notification when OPC connection goes on/off line?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-receive-email-notification-when-opc-connection-goes-on-off-line/69309)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Wilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greg_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-receive-email-notification-when-opc-connection-goes-on-off-line/69309 "2023-02-01T20:58:17Z")
Hi, have numerous OPC-UA connections that can go online/offline without notice. Can I receive a notification when a connection goes online? --- ## [Custom Error Message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-error-message/69296)
**Author:** [@kaleb.s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaleb.s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-error-message/69296 "2023-02-01T20:37:55Z")
How would i go about creating a custom error message in my vision data export? Right now, if you dont choose a file path it pops up the error " Error executing script for event: actionPerformed on component: Button." C… --- ## [SSO Perspective Android APK Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sso-perspective-android-apk-error/69293)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sso-perspective-android-apk-error/69293 "2023-02-01T19:22:16Z")
What would be causing this error on the Android Perspective app? It is only happening on a couple handhelds. The others seem fine. Ignition: 8.1.16 APK: 1.0.4 --- ## [Perspective Dropdown Number of Items to Show](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-number-of-items-to-show/69288)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-number-of-items-to-show/69288 "2023-02-01T16:45:32Z")
How can I change the number of items that appear in my dropdown, or the height of the dropdown, to show more items before the scroll wheel displays? --- ## [Perspective Table selectedrow disable or change colour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-selectedrow-disable-or-change-colour/58578)
**Author:** [@Sourabh\_Ambildhuke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sourabh_Ambildhuke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-selectedrow-disable-or-change-colour/58578 "2023-02-01T15:46:36Z")
Hi Folks, Basically typical application is when i click any row, i am sending that data to respective tags. but after the data is send i want to disable that row or not edit that row. so that the user wont be able to se… --- ## [Perspective PDF Viewer Failed to load PDF file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pdf-viewer-failed-to-load-pdf-file/69235)
**Author:** [@jlee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pdf-viewer-failed-to-load-pdf-file/69235 "2023-02-01T15:24:14Z")
Hi, I'm currently having trouble with the PDF Viewer Perspective component. I am using 8.1.17 and the WebDev module version 5.1.17. I'm just trying to do a simple test of loading a PDF onto the PDF viewer using the WebD… --- ## [Script to change alarm priority](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-to-change-alarm-priority/48502)
**Author:** [@federico.schinetti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/federico.schinetti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-to-change-alarm-priority/48502 "2023-02-01T15:14:22Z")
Hi everybody, I’m working with Ignition 8.1.3 on a list of tag in which everyone has an alarm associated with it. I’m trying to find a way to change the priority of the alarms using a dataset where i change the prioriti… --- ## [Report Execute & Distribute](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-execute-distribute/69278)
**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-execute-distribute/69278 "2023-02-01T15:10:21Z")
Hello, I am using report.ExecuteAndDistribute function to send a report over an email on demand. But sometimes the Mail gets sent and sometimes it does not (which I am guessing is due to attachment file size). However … --- ## [UDT Parameters in OPC tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameters-in-opc-tags/69228)
**Author:** [@nicholas.gutt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.gutt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameters-in-opc-tags/69228 "2023-02-01T14:52:37Z")
Ignition Version 8.1.17 Can someone tell me how using UDT parameters in fields OPC Server and OPC item path will affect tag performance? --- ## [DateTime Input control is skipping February?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-input-control-is-skipping-february/69245)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Stubbles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marcus_Stubbles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-input-control-is-skipping-february/69245 "2023-02-01T14:43:51Z")
Our people using Ignition Perspective noticed in the last few days that when the DateTime Input control is opened (set to date only), and they click the right arrow to leave January and go to February, it takes them stra… --- ## [Perspectiveworkstation.desktop in Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspectiveworkstation-desktop-in-linux/46351)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspectiveworkstation-desktop-in-linux/46351 "2023-02-01T14:39:16Z")
This has been so painful, I’m sure I’m doing something wrong, but I’m trying to get Perspective Workstation working on Ubuntu 20.04.2. First, the only thing mentioned with regard to Linux in the User Manual is a tiny bl… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] How can I retain the dropdown value selected on a Perspective view when the breakpoint container gets resized?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-how-can-i-retain-the-dropdown-value-selected-on-a-perspective-view-when-the-breakpoint-container-gets-resized/69229)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-how-can-i-retain-the-dropdown-value-selected-on-a-perspective-view-when-the-breakpoint-container-gets-resized/69229 "2023-02-01T14:25:46Z")
I have a Main breakpoint view with two embedded views (one for the large breakpoint; one for the small breakpoint. These embedded views essentially show the same information but in a different visual format. Each view (l… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=708) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=710)