# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=799 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 800 --- ## [\[BUG-3264\]Perspective Dropdown font colour bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-3264-perspective-dropdown-font-colour-bug/38594)
**Author:** [@michael3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-3264-perspective-dropdown-font-colour-bug/38594 "2022-08-08T06:59:36Z")
Hi there, Has anyone had an issue on the dropdown in perspective where the selected item font colour wont change? The dropdown options font colour works but not selected value font color. Running 8.0.16 Thanks, Mike --- ## [How to apply css theme animation to embedded svg?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-apply-css-theme-animation-to-embedded-svg/62731)
**Author:** [@Rv.Batista](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rv.Batista)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-apply-css-theme-animation-to-embedded-svg/62731 "2022-08-08T06:39:02Z")
I’m trying to create a view as an pump component with a embedded svg inside and want that it have the same behavior of the valve states (running, stopped and faulted). I tried to apply the ia\_symbolComponent–running to i… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Render datetime values more intuitively in EasyChart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-render-datetime-values-more-intuitively-in-easychart/62759)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-render-datetime-values-more-intuitively-in-easychart/62759 "2022-08-08T01:09:08Z")
If you select a date range which spans multiple days, it’s very difficult to read the date/times from the time axis. Screenshot below demonstrates this. It’s difficult to find for example the 2nd of August as the time ax… --- ## [Pydataset has not attribute error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pydataset-has-not-attribute-error/62755)
**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pydataset-has-not-attribute-error/62755 "2022-08-08T01:10:36Z")
I get this error when trying to run this script, and not really sure what’s wrong here. There was another post regarding this code I cleaned up, I don’t remember anyone pointing out anything in regards to that. Ignition… --- ## [UDT Editor "Documentation" metadata field needs a scroll bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-editor-documentation-metadata-field-needs-a-scroll-bar/62732)
**Author:** [@Bronzebeard62](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bronzebeard62)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-editor-documentation-metadata-field-needs-a-scroll-bar/62732 "2022-08-06T22:59:48Z")
You can only see as much as will fit on your screen in the documentation for a UDT. For Long UDTs it would be helpful to have a scroll bar so you can scroll through documentation. --- ## [Power Chart Feature Requests](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-feature-requests/62707)
**Author:** [@ltoscano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ltoscano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-feature-requests/62707 "2022-08-06T20:37:40Z")
Just implemented my first Ignition Project and I found myself wanting more from the power chart in some areas - probably due to my familiarity with other SCADA software. Some of these requests may be achievable through s… --- ## [Data logging in power table using tag historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-logging-in-power-table-using-tag-historian/62744)
**Author:** [@luv.gera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luv.gera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-logging-in-power-table-using-tag-historian/62744 "2022-08-06T10:05:58Z")
Hi there, new user here. I am trying to create a log table which logs tag value when it changes(using for SP logs). It perfectly log value when it changes, however there are some tags with quality 200 always logged wh… --- ## [Output JSON changing Header column order from Query Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-json-changing-header-column-order-from-query-table/62716)
**Author:** [@Neil\_Lewallen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_Lewallen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-json-changing-header-column-order-from-query-table/62716 "2022-08-05T20:37:49Z")
I am having a odd sorting issue that occurs when using the transform to highlight a row of my query table. The original data coming in from the query orders as expected, but the transform re-orders the columns. I am unsu… --- ## [Flex Repeater with Dynamic Instances](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-with-dynamic-instances/62736)
**Author:** [@jwilliams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jwilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-with-dynamic-instances/62736 "2022-08-05T19:49:25Z")
Is it possible to bind the instances PROP of a Flex Repeater component to a query to pull the total number of jobs from a table (in order to always have an updated list of jobs in the Flex Repeater) while also filtering … --- ## [Pathway through google email is no longer working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pathway-through-google-email-is-no-longer-working/62733)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_LaFortune](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_LaFortune)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pathway-through-google-email-is-no-longer-working/62733 "2022-08-05T19:43:58Z")
noticed my alarms were not sending though my pathway. did some research and found as of may 2022 google has added 2 step verification and removed the less secure apps option. has anyone found a way to make this till work… --- ## [SQL Server Read Time Out Issues - invokeAsync](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-read-time-out-issues-invokeasync/62718)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-read-time-out-issues-invokeasync/62718 "2022-08-05T16:31:52Z")
Having issues with a named query read timeout. The query takes about 3 seconds to execute from SSMS. Full Trace: Error running function from system.util.invokeAsynchronous com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.script… --- ## [\[Feature-6424\] Session Custom in designer annoy to get to](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-6424-session-custom-in-designer-annoy-to-get-to/62717)
**Author:** [@bebel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bebel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-6424-session-custom-in-designer-annoy-to-get-to/62717 "2022-08-05T16:25:45Z")
When designing using Perspective, when you go to the home page for the project, 99/100 it is to work on the Session Custom properties. (At least for me). Those properties are the hardest thing on the page to get to as th… --- ## [onShutdown Script for Docked View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onshutdown-script-for-docked-view/62720)
**Author:** [@jacob.ramirez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onshutdown-script-for-docked-view/62720 "2022-08-05T15:41:21Z")
I have a script that sets a property on the window and then writes to the logger so I can make sure it runs. The script is on a view’s onShutdown event. Every time the docked view closes (or toggles) the script does no… --- ## [LDAP Attributes Access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ldap-attributes-access/39754)
**Author:** [@MikeAllgood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeAllgood)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ldap-attributes-access/39754 "2022-08-05T15:24:14Z")
I’ve seen a couple of threads (one that actually asked about the LDAP attribute I’m needing to extract) concerning accessing LDAP User Data. I’m wondering if any more capabilities have been added to the system.user.getUs… --- ## [runScript error when used in Expression Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-error-when-used-in-expression-binding/30334)
**Author:** [@Loizel87](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Loizel87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-error-when-used-in-expression-binding/30334 "2022-08-05T14:35:19Z")
I am currently having difficulties with the runScript function within Ignition 8.0 perspective. I have generated a script within “Project Library” called WriteAccess. The script accepts a tagpath input and determines the… --- ## [Logix Driver - Detect Edits in the PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-driver-detect-edits-in-the-plc/40601)
**Author:** [@GreggCavazos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GreggCavazos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-driver-detect-edits-in-the-plc/40601 "2022-08-05T14:29:18Z")
I noticed when someone performs a change in the PLC we get a notification in the logs. Is there a way to read that "version" and push it to a tag? CompactLogixDriver 12Nov2020 14:43:11 \[@@@@\] Updating tagManager with … --- ## [Pass Alarm Associated Data as Query Parameter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-alarm-associated-data-as-query-parameter/62714)
**Author:** [@jwilliams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jwilliams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-alarm-associated-data-as-query-parameter/62714 "2022-08-05T14:17:04Z")
I have associated data on an alarm, it is static, but different for each tag the alarm exists on. The associated data is called JobNumber. I also have an Alarm Notification Pipeline using a calculated roster type with a … --- ## [Dynamically Adding Dataset to Chart Customizer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-adding-dataset-to-chart-customizer/62640)
**Author:** [@Micheal\_Shumaker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Micheal_Shumaker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-adding-dataset-to-chart-customizer/62640 "2022-08-05T13:47:59Z")
I am working on pulling data from a database and separating it based on a timestamp before displaying it on a Classic Chart. The only thing is, I need to dynamically determine how many different timestamps there are when… --- ## [Siemens FP\_32BITS\_3DP Data Type - Function Modbus and DataType](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-fp-32bits-3dp-data-type-function-modbus-and-datatype/62711)
**Author:** [@ISEMAREN\_AAG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISEMAREN_AAG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-fp-32bits-3dp-data-type-function-modbus-and-datatype/62711 "2022-08-05T12:13:50Z")
Hello. According to the Siemens documentation on “MODBUS Register Data Types”, the data type “FP\_32BITS\_3DP” is: What would be the designator in the Modbus Addresses for the OPC Item Path? I think it’s IRF. https:… --- ## [Problem with siemens driver addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-siemens-driver-addressing/62664)
**Author:** [@grzegorz.kaczmarczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grzegorz.kaczmarczyk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-siemens-driver-addressing/62664 "2022-08-05T11:25:49Z")
Hi, Three of my variables in my project should have the following addresses: \[PLC2\]DB10002,X6558.1 \[PLC2\]DB10002,X6556.1 \[PLC2\]DB10002,STRING6562.21 But somehow, when I set them, ALL other variables and the above on… --- ## [MQTT & Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-historian/62695)
**Author:** [@jykl5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jykl5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-historian/62695 "2022-08-05T02:00:53Z")
I have an application where I am communicating to Ignition via MQTT. At Ignition I’m referencing the MQTT tag to a UDT (using a reference tag) to apply additional data and then historicize it in Ignition. My question, … --- ## [Manually set column widths for Vision Power Table in version 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-set-column-widths-for-vision-power-table-in-version-8-1/49547)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-set-column-widths-for-vision-power-table-in-version-8-1/49547 "2022-08-04T22:30:14Z")
I have a power table on a vision view. I have six columns and I’d like to be able to set the columns widths manually. I can’t find a way to do it. --- ## [Caching](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/caching/1659)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/caching/1659 "2022-08-04T20:41:26Z")
It look like caching is on a project basis with only one cache. ie: every time you change projects, the cache is thrown out. Can this be changed to remember the old project cache? --- ## [Gateway reloads active pages randomly \[Perspective\]](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-reloads-active-pages-randomly-perspective/62687)
**Author:** [@user66](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user66)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-reloads-active-pages-randomly-perspective/62687 "2022-08-04T19:05:10Z")
Ignition Gateway reloads active page randomly without any trigger from the user. Can’t figure out why this is happening. Is there any fix for this? --- ## [Serial communication in tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serial-communication-in-tags/62694)
**Author:** [@jykl5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jykl5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serial-communication-in-tags/62694 "2022-08-04T18:55:13Z")
I have an application where I’m using a tag event script to read from a serial port at a set frequency. I want to have a localized Ignition gateway continuously retrieve that information and be accessible for other appl… --- ## [MQTT Engine Server - Not Connected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-server-not-connected/62689)
**Author:** [@Snsn\_Nsns](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Snsn_Nsns)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-server-not-connected/62689 "2022-08-04T17:54:37Z")
Dear All I am working with the MQTT Engine, Transmission and Distribution modules in the Ignition Web Interface. By default, the MQTT Engine module came with a Chariot SCADA serve running at tcp://127.0.0.1:1883. My we… --- ## [Figuring out TCP driver params](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/figuring-out-tcp-driver-params/62650)
**Author:** [@Roger\_Weidling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roger_Weidling)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/figuring-out-tcp-driver-params/62650 "2022-08-04T17:46:29Z")
I have a device that I am trying to get connected to with the TCP driver. The device is currently able to be viewed from a website. How can I figure out the parameters to use the Ignition TCP driver? All I have is the I… --- ## [Updating a Tag's custom DataSet property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-a-tags-custom-dataset-property/62675)
**Author:** [@ahersh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahersh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-a-tags-custom-dataset-property/62675 "2022-08-04T15:59:33Z")
I would like to store a custom DataSet property in tags, then manipulate that DataSet’s contents via scripting. I’m running into serialization/type issues with the property. To illustrate the problem, the following sho… --- ## [Setting up individual alarm notifications by user](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-individual-alarm-notifications-by-user/62649)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Drum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christopher_Drum)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-individual-alarm-notifications-by-user/62649 "2022-08-04T15:54:25Z")
Researching/looking into the feasibility of setting up an ignition vision application to have alarm notifications customizable by user. If possible users would be able to view a list of configured alarms in the current a… --- ## [Why cannot access the data from a dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-cannot-access-the-data-from-a-dataset/62672)
**Author:** [@jfchicat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jfchicat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-cannot-access-the-data-from-a-dataset/62672 "2022-08-04T15:37:26Z")
Not sure why I can’t access the value from the first column at the first row with the expression below if({Conveyor.FaultedTime} \[1\] = none, x, y) All I am trying to do is: If ConveyorFaultedTime is empty execute x … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=798) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=800)