# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=777 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 778 --- ## [Click and Hold button in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-and-hold-button-in-perspective/49171)
**Author:** [@jakned](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jakned)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-and-hold-button-in-perspective/49171 "2022-09-22T15:01:44Z")
Hi, I would like to use a “click and hold” button to prevent accidentally triggering critical stuff. Such as deleting a entry from a database. I am not using small popups for confirmation but I dont like those since the… --- ## [\[BUG-6737\]Transaction Groups trigger is not subscribed in Read Mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6737-transaction-groups-trigger-is-not-subscribed-in-read-mode/64367)
**Author:** [@Davide\_Bortolini](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Davide_Bortolini)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6737-transaction-groups-trigger-is-not-subscribed-in-read-mode/64367 "2022-09-22T14:53:06Z")
Hi, I am setting up a transaction group in order to collect a batch of data on a trigger basis. I have created a transaction group with the following settings: Action Trigger Options I have set the group to… --- ## [Mouseexit handle close window not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mouseexit-handle-close-window-not-working/63478)
**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mouseexit-handle-close-window-not-working/63478 "2022-09-22T14:50:29Z")
Hello I go into the popups root container and set it to close the window on the mouseexited event handler. But it closes before the mouse exits the window… Any ideas why this is happening? I need to close the popups au… --- ## [Autoscroll Text Area](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/autoscroll-text-area/2269)
**Author:** [@f\_jons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/f_jons)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/autoscroll-text-area/2269 "2022-09-22T13:25:53Z")
Is it possible to autoscroll the text area component to the end if more text is added to it? In Java, I used to be able to do: JTextArea area = new JTextArea(); area.setCaretPosition( area.getDocument().getLength() ); T… --- ## [Change Root Container Type To a View that Has already been Created](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-root-container-type-to-a-view-that-has-already-been-created/49218)
**Author:** [@evanwolfe2525](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/evanwolfe2525)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-root-container-type-to-a-view-that-has-already-been-created/49218 "2022-09-22T11:27:13Z")
Is there a way to change the root container type of an EXISTING view? Thank you. --- ## [XY Chart: Draw Tolerance Band](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-draw-tolerance-band/62409)
**Author:** [@Klaus\_Reckefuss](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Klaus_Reckefuss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-draw-tolerance-band/62409 "2022-09-22T06:46:30Z")
Is it possilble to draw a tolerance band in xy chart, like in the example image? --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective table selection data doesn't update after applying a filter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-table-selection-data-doesnt-update-after-applying-a-filter/64313)
**Author:** [@amy.sudibyo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amy.sudibyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-table-selection-data-doesnt-update-after-applying-a-filter/64313 "2022-09-21T23:26:41Z")
Ignition version 8.1.20 When a filter is applied to my perspective table the selection data property does not update. If I clear the filter it still does not update my selection data unless I refresh the page. I’ve adde… --- ## [system.print.createPrint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-print-createprint/64346)
**Author:** [@Lujan\_Paierpaj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lujan_Paierpaj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-print-createprint/64346 "2022-09-21T19:45:28Z")
Hi, I am programming a script for a button, which prints an object, for example a gauge. It is the first time that I work with this print function: job = system.print.createPrintJob(event.source.parent.getComponent(self… --- ## [Creating a tag that returns the number of active scripts on a gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-tag-that-returns-the-number-of-active-scripts-on-a-gateway/43181)
**Author:** [@yves.morrissette](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yves.morrissette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-tag-that-returns-the-number-of-active-scripts-on-a-gateway/43181 "2022-09-21T19:34:02Z")
Hi everyone, Is there a way to create a tag that would return the number of active scripts running on a server? https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC80/Diagnostics+-+Running+Scripts I would like to create a… --- ## [Write value of a tag inside UDT in scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-value-of-a-tag-inside-udt-in-scripting/64342)
**Author:** [@Raj\_Bhatt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raj_Bhatt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-value-of-a-tag-inside-udt-in-scripting/64342 "2022-09-21T18:10:29Z")
Hello how can i write value of Deliverydate tag which resides inside the Jobdetails UDT, via scripting? all i know is that this script here creates a tag with “tagname” but not sure how can i write value for the Deliv… --- ## [\[IGN-6616\] Inactivity timeout timing out on activity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6616-inactivity-timeout-timing-out-on-activity/64054)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6616-inactivity-timeout-timing-out-on-activity/64054 "2022-09-21T17:56:05Z")
Hi, On one of my projects, the inactivity timer is set to 30 minutes. I got complaints the other day that the station was logging out every once in a while. After a little investigation, it seems like it is logging it… --- ## [Apexchart and Brush chart problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apexchart-and-brush-chart-problem/64158)
**Author:** [@Aiasa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aiasa21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apexchart-and-brush-chart-problem/64158 "2022-09-21T17:53:08Z")
Good morning guys, I’m trying to build a page following the example here in the apexchart website: https://apexcharts.com/javascript-chart-demos/line-charts/brush-chart/ I copy all the options but when I set in the br… --- ## [Expression in XY Chart Bullet Label Text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-in-xy-chart-bullet-label-text/53467)
**Author:** [@declan.mccarthy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/declan.mccarthy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-in-xy-chart-bullet-label-text/53467 "2022-09-21T17:36:50Z")
Is it possible to use an expression to only show labels when they are over a certain x value or y value, i.e. using {valueX} inside an expression? current json below (without expression) \[ { “enabled”: true, “render… --- ## [TimeSeriesChart not showing lines in chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeserieschart-not-showing-lines-in-chart/58093)
**Author:** [@mandar\_ganoo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mandar_ganoo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeserieschart-not-showing-lines-in-chart/58093 "2022-09-21T16:31:59Z")
We are using Ignition 8.1.15 version. In the application, popup is provided to monitor the values in TimeSeriesChart. For data archiving “Tag History” is used with Expression option selected. “Binding Preview” showing … --- ## [Writing dataset to memory tag with script issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-dataset-to-memory-tag-with-script-issue/64333)
**Author:** [@gsconfienza](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gsconfienza)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-dataset-to-memory-tag-with-script-issue/64333 "2022-09-21T16:30:20Z")
Hello everyone, I need some help with my script, it was working perfectly prior the upgrade that we made to our Ignition Gateway. I was using the following code: headers = \[“N NCP,Titulo”,“Fecha de efectividad”,“Linea … --- ## [My Perspective Logger Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-perspective-logger-component/38498)
**Author:** [@kjordan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kjordan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-perspective-logger-component/38498 "2022-09-21T16:08:24Z")
So, I’m relatively new to ignition, but have enough experience to know that logging can be difficult at times, at least in perspective apps. So, I made a logger component that I thought I’d share in case it helps someon… --- ## [Logic for mutually-exclusive checkboxes?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logic-for-mutually-exclusive-checkboxes/64336)
**Author:** [@SOPerator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SOPerator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logic-for-mutually-exclusive-checkboxes/64336 "2022-09-21T15:51:11Z")
I have several checkboxes that I want to use, and if one checkbox has a selected value of True, I want the other ones to all be false. The current logic I have is this, on propertychange: 'Logic for first checkbox if (… --- ## [Dynamically add values in table, from the tags?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-add-values-in-table-from-the-tags/64292)
**Author:** [@Raj\_Bhatt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raj_Bhatt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-add-values-in-table-from-the-tags/64292 "2022-09-21T15:28:50Z")
Hello How can i add the Delieverydate value into the Database? is there a scripting needs to be done on UDT? and i have set the “DelieveryDate” datatype to be “TEXT” in the query, please correct me on that too, if tha… --- ## [Ignition 7.9 Ports for Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-ports-for-designer/64328)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-ports-for-designer/64328 "2022-09-21T15:24:35Z")
Are there additional ports, besides 8088, that are required to be open for the designer to connect? I have a situation where there are several firewalls between me and a particular gateway and get a SocketTimeoutExcepti… --- ## [Alarms and Datasets](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-and-datasets/60381)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Smith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-and-datasets/60381 "2022-09-21T14:53:26Z")
Hello, I’m hoping this is an easy answer, but so far I haven’t found a solution. Is there a way I can get one dataset tag to generate multiple alarms based off one of the columns? For example: I would like two alarms … --- ## [Calendar Component Latched red background not changing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calendar-component-latched-red-background-not-changing/64288)
**Author:** [@michael.ruel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.ruel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calendar-component-latched-red-background-not-changing/64288 "2022-09-21T14:34:03Z")
We have a window that is used for tracking performance data and use the calendar component as the filter for the date to run queries in the window. Recently we noticed the users rarely close the window and the latched d… --- ## [Creating a multi-state indicator with several states in Ignition Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-multi-state-indicator-with-several-states-in-ignition-perspective/64332)
**Author:** [@Melissa\_Broda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Melissa_Broda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-multi-state-indicator-with-several-states-in-ignition-perspective/64332 "2022-09-21T14:18:03Z")
Hello. I have a label that must display around 100 different states. E.g. Program paused, program started, waiting on job request 1, etc. based on tags in the PLC. Whenever the program paused tag turns on in the PLC, I w… --- ## [Writing to client tags without system.tag.writeBlocking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-client-tags-without-system-tag-writeblocking/64322)
**Author:** [@mpoulsen921](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mpoulsen921)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-client-tags-without-system-tag-writeblocking/64322 "2022-09-21T14:19:25Z")
Hi, So I am not sure if this is intended or a bug or otherwise just an effect of the client tags. However, I just had a scenario where I read a dataset from a client tag with the function system.tag.readBlocking and re… --- ## [Vision Client Install - ubuntu 20.04 LTS (headless server) Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-install-ubuntu-20-04-lts-headless-server-issue/64320)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Lindner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Lindner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-install-ubuntu-20-04-lts-headless-server-issue/64320 "2022-09-21T13:39:46Z")
Hello all, I by no means proclaim to be an expert at Linux but know enough to have gotten this fare. I’m experimenting with getting a vision client launching on a miniature industrial PC that will display a client. Im u… --- ## [Scrolling flex containers side by side, matching and positioning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrolling-flex-containers-side-by-side-matching-and-positioning/64280)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrolling-flex-containers-side-by-side-matching-and-positioning/64280 "2022-09-21T13:06:39Z")
What I want to know: How do I align two side by side flex containers size 880px so that the graphs I am scrolling on the right side align with my “source data” graph in the left container? Is there a way to set how… --- ## [Candlestick on xyChart: Missing properties column line and stepline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/candlestick-on-xychart-missing-properties-column-line-and-stepline/64318)
**Author:** [@Klaus\_Reckefuss](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Klaus_Reckefuss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/candlestick-on-xychart-missing-properties-column-line-and-stepline/64318 "2022-09-21T11:59:05Z")
in a xyChart i changed rendering to Candlestick in Version 8.20. Like in the example i have no proerties column line and stepline. On the red line in the image, i expected the properties The json code of the example: … --- ## [Append Special character string to list](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/append-special-character-string-to-list/64274)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/append-special-character-string-to-list/64274 "2022-09-21T09:05:18Z")
Hi i have unicode type characters a = "épaisseur4/nominalvalue" when append this to a lits i am getting like this final = \[\] final.append(a) print final any way to fix this ? --- ## [AdHoc Trend tag tree click blank](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adhoc-trend-tag-tree-click-blank/64273)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adhoc-trend-tag-tree-click-blank/64273 "2022-09-21T02:43:40Z")
AdHoc Trend template ，I use it in Ignition 8.1.2 ,normal. I update version to Ignition 8.1.20，when I click on the tree, it will become blank. How to resolve it ? --- ## [Linux Perspective Workstation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-perspective-workstation/64312)
**Author:** [@jacob.ramirez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linux-perspective-workstation/64312 "2022-09-21T01:30:45Z")
I downloaded Workstation from the gateway and now trying to run it. When i click it nothing happens. --- ## [Easy Chart Database Pen Where Clause](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-database-pen-where-clause/64296)
**Author:** [@jacksexton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacksexton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-database-pen-where-clause/64296 "2022-09-20T22:46:33Z")
I have an easy chart showing a database pen pulling from a sql table. At the moment there isn’t anything in the where clause to limit the time. So it is pulling from the whole table. I would like to have it limit th… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=776) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=778)