# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=719 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 720 --- ## [Use camera Surface Pro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-camera-surface-pro/44381)
**Author:** [@eric.avila](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eric.avila)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-camera-surface-pro/44381 "2023-01-14T00:16:41Z")
Hi, I saw some questions about to use the camera of the tablet, i have a surface pro and i want to read a code QR or barcode (or other don\`t matter). this is possible? --- ## [\[BUG\]: Exporting modbus address doesn't reflect updates until page is reloaded](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-exporting-modbus-address-doesnt-reflect-updates-until-page-is-reloaded/68592)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexander_Sherman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-exporting-modbus-address-doesnt-reflect-updates-until-page-is-reloaded/68592 "2023-01-13T23:43:26Z")
1. The behavior you unexpectedly encountered: Exporting modbus addresses to CSV does not reflect changes until the page is reloaded via navigation 2. The behavior you were expecting to see: as soon as the new mappings a… --- ## [\[Bug-128\] NFC reading on 1.0.5 mobile app with Samsung S21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-128-nfc-reading-on-1-0-5-mobile-app-with-samsung-s21/68574)
**Author:** [@automatisation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/automatisation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-128-nfc-reading-on-1-0-5-mobile-app-with-samsung-s21/68574 "2023-01-13T23:20:54Z")
There seems to be a problem with reading NFC tags with the SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 and the 1.0.5 mobile app. I was able to read NFC tags successfully using 1.0.4 but since the update the app doesn't seem to accept NFC data r… --- ## [Can't Install Ignition 8.1.15 on my Mac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-install-ignition-8-1-15-on-my-mac/68587)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Gibson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carlos_Gibson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-install-ignition-8-1-15-on-my-mac/68587 "2023-01-13T22:21:51Z")
Not sure if this is an ignition issue or an issue with my corp side. I get the following message when I doubule click on the ignition icon (.dmg installer) “ignition-8.1.15-macOs-64-installer” can’t be opened because Ap… --- ## [Triggers origin "Browser" event on addition of instances to Flex Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggers-origin-browser-event-on-addition-of-instances-to-flex-repeater/68336)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Lindon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Lindon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggers-origin-browser-event-on-addition-of-instances-to-flex-repeater/68336 "2023-01-13T22:11:48Z")
I have been creating a multi-layered embedded view component to dynamically populate a Flex Repeater with user-input values. The goal is to create a component that dynamically reflects database table rows, allowing for … --- ## [Cannot create a new project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-a-new-project/68240)
**Author:** [@Jair\_Lara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jair_Lara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-a-new-project/68240 "2023-01-13T21:50:00Z")
Hello, I tried to create a new project, but I canno create a project (I have the Administrator Role) ExecutionException: com.inductiveautomation.ignition.client.gateway\_interface.GatewayException: Not authorized to crea… --- ## [Installing Ignition on macOS - Monterey - Gateway Installer doesn't launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-on-macos-monterey-gateway-installer-doesnt-launch/67161)
**Author:** [@mathieurleblanc33](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mathieurleblanc33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-on-macos-monterey-gateway-installer-doesnt-launch/67161 "2023-01-13T21:43:59Z")
New to macOS. Hi, I am trying to install 8.1.22 Ignition on macOS Monterey. I was able to run the commands to disable the verification of the application. I get the Ignition Installer, then double-click, it will ask … --- ## [Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory (Communications link failure)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory-communications-link-failure/47280)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory-communications-link-failure/47280 "2023-01-13T21:28:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to both SQL and Ignition and I am using Ignition V8.1.6 on a Windows10 64bit platform and I am using mysql-connector-java-8.0.25. When I’m trying to configure a database for MySQL JDBC Driver, … --- ## [Perspective instances (flexrepeater) help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-instances-flexrepeater-help/68397)
**Author:** [@Kelltek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kelltek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-instances-flexrepeater-help/68397 "2023-01-13T19:22:36Z")
I have a Dataset that I query into the instances binding. I loop through the data and make some adjustments in my new dataset. a single column data set errors out. a list errors out the only format that works is json. I … --- ## [Perspective XY Chart Line Graph Cursors Not Displaying](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-line-graph-cursors-not-displaying/68394)
**Author:** [@ShaneH](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ShaneH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-line-graph-cursors-not-displaying/68394 "2023-01-13T19:04:24Z")
Perspective 8.1.20 Hi All- What are the requirements to get the axis cursors to show in a Perspective XY Chart used to display a line graph of a single series? I tried with the 'demo data/config' you get when you drop… --- ## [Button Customization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-customization/68581)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-customization/68581 "2023-01-13T19:01:27Z")
I'm using the built-in button components. I like the hover-over effect, but would like it to be a little less pronounced (dim the shadow, or make it smaller). Is there a way to do this with a style prop? --- ## [How does logic work in report references](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-logic-work-in-report-references/68582)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Elumbaugh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Elumbaugh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-logic-work-in-report-references/68582 "2023-01-13T18:46:06Z")
I am struggling to explain how this logic works in a report key. For reference, I am coming into a project to make some updates, but I have never run into the idea of implementing logic in a report key before. If anyone … --- ## [Is it possible to not have a false return, or have a in an Ignition expression if statement?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-not-have-a-false-return-or-have-a-in-an-ignition-expression-if-statement/68578)
**Author:** [@SOPerator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SOPerator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-not-have-a-false-return-or-have-a-in-an-ignition-expression-if-statement/68578 "2023-01-13T17:55:42Z")
I have a Multistate Button that I would like to have locked to a certain control value when a client tag reads as a certain value. I thought I'd accomplish this by binding the control value to an expression that says if … --- ## [How do you use the Expression functions brighter() and darker()?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-expression-functions-brighter-and-darker/58182)
**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-expression-functions-brighter-and-darker/58182 "2023-01-13T16:49:03Z")
I am experimenting in perspective with some expression bindings using the brighter() and darker() functions. My binding is simply this: And my input and outputs are: As can be seen, the input was a nice hex color… --- ## [Client Event Script For Switching User](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-script-for-switching-user/68558)
**Author:** [@David\_Gonsior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Gonsior)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-script-for-switching-user/68558 "2023-01-13T16:36:51Z")
So I created a timer-based script for switching users after a preset time. I used the following structure: system.security.switchUser(username, password, event, hideError ). What would go into the event parameter? All I… --- ## [Connect to a EuroTherm 3504](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-a-eurotherm-3504/7503)
**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-a-eurotherm-3504/7503 "2023-01-13T14:57:10Z")
Hello, I am trying to get values from 10 separate EuroTherm 3504 controllers. Each are connected and have their own IP address. I can create the device just fine on the gateway and it connects immediately. When I tr… --- ## [Weekly Average Calculation on Timeseries Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weekly-average-calculation-on-timeseries-chart/68569)
**Author:** [@Divya\_Chorge1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Divya_Chorge1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weekly-average-calculation-on-timeseries-chart/68569 "2023-01-13T15:51:43Z")
Hi, I wanted to calculate the weekly average data from a dataset tag and show the average data on timeseries chart. How can I calculate the weekly average data. I cannot use the format of system.date.weeksBetween(first… --- ## [How to open perspective project on other devices connected in the same network/ remote gateway is not working but pinging?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-perspective-project-on-other-devices-connected-in-the-same-network-remote-gateway-is-not-working-but-pinging/68217)
**Author:** [@ANKIT\_BARAD](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ANKIT_BARAD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-perspective-project-on-other-devices-connected-in-the-same-network-remote-gateway-is-not-working-but-pinging/68217 "2023-01-13T15:37:03Z")
I have ignition perspective project running in the main PC. now I want to run same project on other pc/laptop. I have tried adding outgoing connection but it says it is faulted. I can ping all of the remote devices bu… --- ## [Keyboard not working on Ignition 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyboard-not-working-on-ignition-8-1/68481)
**Author:** [@Emilio\_Rangel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emilio_Rangel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyboard-not-working-on-ignition-8-1/68481 "2023-01-13T13:16:01Z")
Hello! Quick question, supposedly when touch screen mode is enabled on a project, a keyboard should pop up when you press on a text box, thing is... this is not happening on my project, the keyboard simply does not show… --- ## [Focus element state ignored when hovered over?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/focus-element-state-ignored-when-hovered-over/67810)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_Weston](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samuel_Weston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/focus-element-state-ignored-when-hovered-over/67810 "2023-01-13T02:57:59Z")
So I'm seeing this weird behavior where I have a button with two styles classes applied, one gives button formatting including text color when hovered over. The other is a generic focus style class that is applied to int… --- ## [Handling Errors in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handling-errors-in-perspective/45671)
**Author:** [@DougSN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DougSN)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handling-errors-in-perspective/45671 "2023-01-13T00:33:10Z")
In Perspective, I have had trouble with errors not being raised to the user. If I am in a Designer and I execute a button click or something, any errors will pop up in an Error window and print to the console. But if I l… --- ## [Tag that summarises/aggregates child tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-that-summarises-aggregates-child-tags/68359)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Farmer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Farmer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-that-summarises-aggregates-child-tags/68359 "2023-01-12T23:59:15Z")
I want to have a tag structure for the factory that summarises (a dynamic number of) child tags, as you look up the tree. For example I have a "line" UDT that has multiple "cell" UDTs below it. I want the "OEE" and "Stat… --- ## [Change Page Automatically Every 30 Seconds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-page-automatically-every-30-seconds/68150)
**Author:** [@batuhan.parlakay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batuhan.parlakay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-page-automatically-every-30-seconds/68150 "2023-01-12T23:12:37Z")
Hello I want to switch a page every 30 seconds while the project is running in runtime. So let it automatically switch between pages. Is something like this possible ? Thank you. --- ## [Alarms and Redunancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-and-redunancy/68309)
**Author:** [@jay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-and-redunancy/68309 "2023-01-12T22:37:50Z")
With no active and no unacknowledged alarms present I force a switchover to the backup gateway. No active and no unacknowledged alarms show up on the backup gateway when the switchover completes. But then I restart the… --- ## [Numeric Entry Field - Button Mode - Button Action](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-entry-field-button-mode-button-action/68290)
**Author:** [@DSandy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSandy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-entry-field-button-mode-button-action/68290 "2023-01-12T22:20:49Z")
The Perspective numeric entry field component in button mode provides all the functions I want, but is there any way to access the "Apply" button action/event? We use DNP3, and the OPC path for a write differs from the O… --- ## [Index on eventtime of alarm journal table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/index-on-eventtime-of-alarm-journal-table/62015)
**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/index-on-eventtime-of-alarm-journal-table/62015 "2023-01-12T20:43:37Z")
We are getting these warnings in our gateway log. I believe this is part of the automatic pruning for our catchall alarm journal. Slow query "DELETE FROM alarm\_event\_data WHERE "id" IN ( SELECT "id" FROM alarm\_events WH… --- ## [How to programmatically read the gateway version for a TagProvider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-programmatically-read-the-gateway-version-for-a-tagprovider/68539)
**Author:** [@wtb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wtb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-programmatically-read-the-gateway-version-for-a-tagprovider/68539 "2023-01-12T18:59:40Z")
Hello, I would like to know how to programmatically obtain the version e.g 8.1.2 of a TagProviders gateway. Kindly let me know if I need to provide any other info --- ## [How to cross reference tag history in ignition with a particular tagid in database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-cross-reference-tag-history-in-ignition-with-a-particular-tagid-in-database/68537)
**Author:** [@Bogdan\_Persa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bogdan_Persa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-cross-reference-tag-history-in-ignition-with-a-particular-tagid-in-database/68537 "2023-01-12T18:40:32Z")
Good morning, Because we are generating PowerBI reports based on historical ignition data, I am finding the need for a methodical approach to cross reference a particular tag's history from Ignition, to its database tag… --- ## [Ignition log to syslog ubuntu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-log-to-syslog-ubuntu/68535)
**Author:** [@tadeja.saje](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tadeja.saje)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-log-to-syslog-ubuntu/68535 "2023-01-12T18:29:40Z")
Hello, we have ubuntu and Ignition 8.1. We would like send logs with logging users to Ubuntu syslog. Which option in ignition.conf should we set? Is wapper.syslog.loglevel= INFO ok? Best regards, Tadeja --- ## [\[IGN-5771\]New Pages added to parent project are not pushed to Inheriting Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-5771-new-pages-added-to-parent-project-are-not-pushed-to-inheriting-project/63818)
**Author:** [@BeauY](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BeauY)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-5771-new-pages-added-to-parent-project-are-not-pushed-to-inheriting-project/63818 "2023-01-12T17:44:51Z")
I created an inheritable “Master” Project and added a number of Perspective Pages to it. Then I created a non-inheritable “Child” project which inherits from Master. The Child project contains all the Pages present in Ma… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=718) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=720)