# Ignition

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## [Using website in Inline frame component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-website-in-inline-frame-component/66445)

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**Author:** [@Kartik\_I](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kartik_I)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-website-in-inline-frame-component/66445 "2022-11-14T13:16:16Z")

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Hello Team, Why can't I use this kind of website link - 'https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/' in inline frame component. Is there any way to embed those?. I am getting this kind of error(attachment). Tha…

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## [Easy Chart slow response when Tag History resolution is Raw/Natural](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-slow-response-when-tag-history-resolution-is-raw-natural/66448)

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**Author:** [@nandakumar.g2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nandakumar.g2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-slow-response-when-tag-history-resolution-is-raw-natural/66448 "2022-11-14T13:07:43Z")

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Hello All, I am using an easy chart component with multiple subplots (more than 5) and tag history resolution as -1 and mode as Raw. The chart is in Historical mode with following settings Each subplot data which …

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## [Hiding buttons in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hiding-buttons-in-vision/62435)

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**Author:** [@Meghan\_Kenny](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Meghan_Kenny)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hiding-buttons-in-vision/62435 "2022-11-14T11:59:20Z")

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I’m pretty new to Vision and scripting. Does anyone know how to hide / disable a button during certain states? (e.g., if we’re running Step 1, I don’t want someone to be able to click “Start Step 2”).

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## [Multiple Networks - OPC and Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-networks-opc-and-designer/66450)

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**Author:** [@MikeMHM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeMHM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-networks-opc-and-designer/66450 "2022-11-14T11:25:54Z")

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This seems like an easy problem to solve with a magic button somewhere?, but I probably don't know the correct term to find it after hours of searching. I have a computer running ignition that sits on the OT and IT netw…

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## [How to write template parameters via scripting in template repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-write-template-parameters-via-scripting-in-template-repeater/66446)

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**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-write-template-parameters-via-scripting-in-template-repeater/66446 "2022-11-14T10:55:27Z")

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Hi connections, I need to write the Templates Parameters in the Templates Repeater with the Via script. Please help me out. Thank you. Adarsh

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## [Passing SQL IN parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-sql-in-parameters/66452)

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**Author:** [@Amitkumar\_Ravat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amitkumar_Ravat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-sql-in-parameters/66452 "2022-11-14T10:21:04Z")

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How do I use numbers of values from multi-select dropdown components and use it in parameter for report viewer (perspective view) I want to use that selected multi values in basic query .Note : can select any number of …

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## [Error installing Ignition 8.1 on Suse SLES 15SP4 libglassgtk3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-installing-ignition-8-1-on-suse-sles-15sp4-libglassgtk3/66398)

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**Author:** [@Roberto\_Maccedda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roberto_Maccedda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-installing-ignition-8-1-on-suse-sles-15sp4-libglassgtk3/66398 "2022-11-14T08:59:40Z")

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Error installing Ignition 8.1 on Suse SLES 15SP4 Loading library glassgtk3 from resource failed: java. lang. UnsatisfiedLinkError: /root/.openjfx/cache/17.0.2-ea/libglassgtk3.so: libgthread-2.0.so.0: cannot open shared …

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## [Chart Component - Subplot background color via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-component-subplot-background-color-via-scripting/59109)

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**Author:** [@nandakumar.g2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nandakumar.g2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-component-subplot-background-color-via-scripting/59109 "2022-11-14T05:49:09Z")

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Hello members, In Vision’s Chart component , I need to change the Subplot background color. Although it is configurable from Plot properties tab (please see image below), I need to change it based on some conditions. So…

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## [Historical Transaction Groups as a general logging facility](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-transaction-groups-as-a-general-logging-facility/66416)

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**Author:** [@Fred\_Morris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Fred_Morris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-transaction-groups-as-a-general-logging-facility/66416 "2022-11-14T00:55:14Z")

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Simply put Historical Transaction Groups are a general auditing / logging facility except for the fact that they don't seem to have the capability to send to a general logging facility (only to a SQL database). It's cert…

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## [Icons/Images for documents](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/icons-images-for-documents/66417)

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**Author:** [@Neo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/icons-images-for-documents/66417 "2022-11-13T21:13:17Z")

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Hi, Few days ago I had come across a library of icons from IA that can be used to create architecture diagram or sales/marketing documents to represent both technical and non-technical aspects of Ignition in nice manner…

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## [Issue with PUT byte content with system.net.httpClient - leading and trailing zeroes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-put-byte-content-with-system-net-httpclient-leading-and-trailing-zeroes/66437)

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**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-put-byte-content-with-system-net-httpclient-leading-and-trailing-zeroes/66437 "2022-11-13T18:26:57Z")

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Ignition 8.1.20 Having an issue trying to http put byte content (bytearray) with system.net.httpClient(). It appears to be adding extra leading and trailing zeroes. My goal is to take a base64 encoded string and http …

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## [MODBUS RTU value fail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-value-fail/66427)

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**Author:** [@rob.iso\_86](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rob.iso_86)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-rtu-value-fail/66427 "2022-11-13T02:54:51Z")

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Hi all, i'm trying to generate a variable from CONTROLLINO (Arduino mega based) modbus register. In my case is a Coil (%QX0.1), the name of the connection is TEST. The connection is right (connected), but the value…

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## [Most Stable Ignition & SQL DB InfrastructureSetup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/most-stable-ignition-sql-db-infrastructuresetup/66414)

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**Author:** [@DCT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DCT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/most-stable-ignition-sql-db-infrastructuresetup/66414 "2022-11-12T23:04:30Z")

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Hello, I am about to start a project to upgrade Ignition 7.9 to 8.1 (Redundant System), that used MySQL replication. The replication always caused issues over the years, and I now think the architecture would be better w…

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## [System.util.execute, command string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-execute-command-string/66371)

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**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-execute-command-string/66371 "2022-11-12T21:39:59Z")

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I do system.util.execute(\["/usr/local/bin/ignition/data/TJ/python3 myio.py"\]) but it gives an error Blockquote java.io.IOException: Cannot run program "/usr/local/bin/ignition/data/TJ/python3 myio.py": CreateProcess…

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## [HMI elements for Oil and Gas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hmi-elements-for-oil-and-gas/66420)

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**Author:** [@Firat\_Aksahan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Firat_Aksahan)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hmi-elements-for-oil-and-gas/66420 "2022-11-12T19:25:09Z")

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I am working on customisable and being able to animated HMI elements for oil and gas. There will be more like wellheads, artificial lifts methods, pipelines and manifolds, seperators, heaters, tanks and other auxiliary e…

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## [EVENT\_TIMESTAMP in AUDIT\_EVENTS is text, not datetime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-timestamp-in-audit-events-is-text-not-datetime/47420)

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**Author:** [@Andrew.Meronek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew.Meronek)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-timestamp-in-audit-events-is-text-not-datetime/47420 "2022-11-12T14:38:44Z")

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This is the “default” installation with the Sample\_SQLite\_Database that gets installed with Ignition 8.1.4. Why is this a text string instead of a “DATETIME” formatting as advised if one looks in the Config\>Security\>Audi…

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## [How to check for NoneType in a Change Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-for-nonetype-in-a-change-script/66370)

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**Author:** [@Logan\_Krohn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Logan_Krohn)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-for-nonetype-in-a-change-script/66370 "2022-11-11T20:38:49Z")

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I was wondering how to avoid the error above when the props.series\[0\].data Dataset is empty. Any help would be appreciated! \< def valueChanged(self, previousValue, currentValue, origin, missedEvents): if self.pro…

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## [Edge Gateway Connection to Ignition Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-gateway-connection-to-ignition-gateway/66406)

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**Author:** [@Garrett\_Stocksdale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Garrett_Stocksdale)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-gateway-connection-to-ignition-gateway/66406 "2022-11-11T20:01:35Z")

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To keep terms consistent: Edge = Edge Gateway Ignition Gateway = Full license copy of Ignition I know throughout the forums there has been a lot of talk about Edge not being able to have db access and run queries. I g…

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## [Time chart database size and samples](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-chart-database-size-and-samples/66198)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_Hansson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim_Hansson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-chart-database-size-and-samples/66198 "2022-11-11T18:39:02Z")

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Hi, I have managed to configure a time chart with a tag. I have a tag that I have set the tag to sample every 30min, and the chart to display 48 points. My database seem to add size very fast, and write to the database …

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## [Handle Named Query Timeout in Python](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handle-named-query-timeout-in-python/66397)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handle-named-query-timeout-in-python/66397 "2022-11-11T17:17:43Z")

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I have a script for comparing the current value of a tag to the last value stored in the DB for that tag, and then storing the current value. Of course, this means I have to run a query to read the last value. The call l…

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## [\[BUG\] String Format Floats](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-string-format-floats/66375)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-string-format-floats/66375 "2022-11-11T16:55:32Z")

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Trying to use string format to format the field width, as well as a floating point number, I've run into a bug. The tag I'm displaying is a float, but despite that I get a IllegalFormatConversionException: f != java.la…

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## [Perspective Table Column Embedded Drop Down View Disappearing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-column-embedded-drop-down-view-disappearing/66382)

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**Author:** [@Isaac\_Hodgkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Isaac_Hodgkins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-column-embedded-drop-down-view-disappearing/66382 "2022-11-11T14:40:39Z")

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I have an embedded dropdown menu within a table column. When I click on the dropdown the menu appears for a split second and then instantly disappears before I can select anything. If I hold down the dropdown option it s…

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## [Delays in a timed gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delays-in-a-timed-gateway-script/66363)

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**Author:** [@compuzak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/compuzak)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delays-in-a-timed-gateway-script/66363 "2022-11-11T14:21:33Z")

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I am experiencing delays in my gateway timed scripts. I have a test script that just prints a test message every 3 seconds. Some messages come out 4 seconds after the previous print (I guess I can live with that) but e…

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## [\[BUG?\] Button text alignment not respected inside flex repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-button-text-alignment-not-respected-inside-flex-repeater/66362)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Porter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Porter)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-button-text-alignment-not-respected-inside-flex-repeater/66362 "2022-11-11T13:10:51Z")

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I have a button within a base flex container that has the text aligned vertically and horizontally. This view is called ButtonView. I have a (row) flex repeater that uses ButtonView as the path. As shown in the image…

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## [Intercept change of user](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/intercept-change-of-user/66344)

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**Author:** [@Klaus\_Reckefuss](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Klaus_Reckefuss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/intercept-change-of-user/66344 "2022-11-11T10:57:56Z")

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Is there a way to intercept the change of user, per event, to load individual topic for each user?

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## [Altering Tree in Perspective Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/altering-tree-in-perspective-module/65325)

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**Author:** [@Goutham\_Rao\_Y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Goutham_Rao_Y)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/altering-tree-in-perspective-module/65325 "2022-11-11T06:40:14Z")

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Hi all, I'm new to the IGNITION application. I am currently working on the PERSPECTIVE MODULE and need assistance with the TREE aspect. Here is the Scenario: I need a + button at the end of the TREE's Parent folder t…

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## [Error when lauching Designer, connect exception: Connect refused : connect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-lauching-designer-connect-exception-connect-refused-connect/66379)

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**Author:** [@Lina\_Su](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lina_Su)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-lauching-designer-connect-exception-connect-refused-connect/66379 "2022-11-11T05:10:36Z")

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I got Ignition gateway backup file from any site collegue, and I import to my local gateway which is installed on my laptop with trail license, I can open the gateway, it works fine, when I am trying to add it designer a…

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## [Ignition report loading question marks in blank spaces?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-report-loading-question-marks-in-blank-spaces/66369)

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**Author:** [@IgnitionNewbie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IgnitionNewbie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-report-loading-question-marks-in-blank-spaces/66369 "2022-11-11T01:29:15Z")

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So I have an allen bradley PLC which has the part numbers and SN scanned into it , it gets stored into a tag as a bunch of DATA tags , and then it has a LEN tag that if i write to it will let me see whats in the string f…

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## [XYChart Center Align Text in Axis Labels?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-center-align-text-in-axis-labels/66066)

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**Author:** [@Curtis\_Turley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curtis_Turley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-center-align-text-in-axis-labels/66066 "2022-11-11T01:24:08Z")

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Is it possible to center the text in the XYChart axis labels? xAxes\[0\].appearance.labels.horizontalCenter only seems to center the labels on the tics, rather than center the text within the label itself.

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## [Deadlock Detected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deadlock-detected/66336)

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**Author:** [@wenlei0124](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wenlei0124)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deadlock-detected/66336 "2022-11-11T00:55:03Z")

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I get a message with Deadlock Detected and need restart the gateway, the ignition version is 7.9.6. Thread dump attached. anybody knows about this? the system has already run years. only replaced a new gateway and restor…

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