# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=80 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [Replacing Query Tags with REST API](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replacing-query-tags-with-rest-api/113591)
**Author:** [@Aiasa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aiasa21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replacing-query-tags-with-rest-api/113591 "2026-01-29T10:29:06Z")
In my project, I have about 300 UDTs that contain query tags. The table they currently reference will be removed soon and replaced by an API. Since I have only used REST calls for single, standalone tasks and never on … --- ## [Responsive Menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/responsive-menu/113592)
**Author:** [@tejas200010](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tejas200010)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/responsive-menu/113592 "2026-01-29T06:17:12Z")
Hi everyone, Has anyone worked with the Responsive Navigation Menu Using CSS Style Sheets from Artek Solutions? I’ve downloaded the latest version from their site and am experiencing an issue with the navigation menu. I… --- ## [Prevent vision screen from loading the last saved values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/prevent-vision-screen-from-loading-the-last-saved-values/113525)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/prevent-vision-screen-from-loading-the-last-saved-values/113525 "2026-01-28T22:46:58Z")
We have a vision app that is pointing at plc opc tags, the last save of the window has all of the dropdowns set to -1 to force the operator to make the correct selections. We are finding that if the operator is running … --- ## [Lost certificate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-certificate/113587)
**Author:** [@james.r.talich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/james.r.talich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-certificate/113587 "2026-01-28T22:36:16Z")
Ignition 8 on EPIC system. Trying to get LDAP/ssl to work i noticed that the Certificate is wrong. I deleted it to upload the correct one. I lost my connection to Ignition. Now I cannot open Ignition from the EPIC gr… --- ## [Get Gateway IP Address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-gateway-ip-address/79182)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-gateway-ip-address/79182 "2026-01-28T22:00:04Z")
It's pretty easy to get the Client IP address via {\[System\]Client/Network/IPAddress} However, the same thing does not exist for the gateway. The similarly named tag {\[System\]Client/Network/GatewayAddress} returns the fu… --- ## [Creating Multiple Unique IDs for different Devices using the same Views](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-multiple-unique-ids-for-different-devices-using-the-same-views/113612)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_Sinohui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samuel_Sinohui)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-multiple-unique-ids-for-different-devices-using-the-same-views/113612 "2026-01-28T21:48:34Z")
Hello, I'm using Perspective with ignition 8.1 My goal is to have a system where I can have 4 devices, lets say a PC with multiple displays, and 3 tablets where I can differentiate between them so that if one of the de… --- ## [Brief Comm Loss b/w Vision Client & Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/brief-comm-loss-b-w-vision-client-gateway/113607)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Oostendorp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sam_Oostendorp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/brief-comm-loss-b-w-vision-client-gateway/113607 "2026-01-28T21:46:20Z")
I have a deployment with a gateway running on a server, and two thick clients running Vision, all of which are communicating over an ethernet switch. I have a memory tag for each client functioning as a heartbeat between… --- ## [Refresh Property Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-property-binding/113608)
**Author:** [@c.turmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.turmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-property-binding/113608 "2026-01-28T18:15:11Z")
Hi, I have changed the tag provider on my system and I used find and replace to change the provider. Works fine, but now I have to open every property binding and click ‘‘OK’’ so it can refresh. I don’t need to change… --- ## [Trouble w/ OPC UA Server Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-w-opc-ua-server-integration/113305)
**Author:** [@JPIA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JPIA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-w-opc-ua-server-integration/113305 "2026-01-28T17:45:52Z")
Hi All, We have our OPC UA Server configured on 8.1.4 and have successfully connected with an external OPC-UA Client. Updating the external client with a few hundred opcItemPaths we see the values update as we would exp… --- ## [I’m trying to understand the recommended best practices for configuring Ignition Tag History, specifically how the following pieces are intended to work together:](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-m-trying-to-understand-the-recommended-best-practices-for-configuring-ignition-tag-history-specifically-how-the-following-pieces-are-intended-to-work-together/113583)
**Author:** [@Alfredo\_Ramos1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alfredo_Ramos1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-m-trying-to-understand-the-recommended-best-practices-for-configuring-ignition-tag-history-specifically-how-the-following-pieces-are-intended-to-work-together/113583 "2026-01-28T16:54:15Z")
• Tag Group (normal execution rate) • Historical Tag Group (e.g. Default Historical) • Sample Mode (Tag Group vs On Change vs Periodic) • Deadband Style (Auto vs Analog vs Discrete) I understand that the Tag Group co… --- ## [Gateway module resources](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-module-resources/113606)
**Author:** [@gregoryh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gregoryh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-module-resources/113606 "2026-01-28T16:52:10Z")
I am curious about the implact on the gateway on a few modules that are in trial mode. From various searches I have come up with that when the 2 hour timer expires, cpu use stops on the module but continues to be loaded … --- ## [Perspective invoke asychronous code example](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-invoke-asychronous-code-example/110110)
**Author:** [@pierre.declercq](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pierre.declercq)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-invoke-asychronous-code-example/110110 "2026-01-28T16:45:41Z")
It's absolutely a shame that inductive automation doesn't document the invoke asychronous function more. Even in the documentation there is only a mini example for vision while the scope also extends to perspective. In s… --- ## [Bug Report Ignition 8.1.50, Time picker component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-ignition-8-1-50-time-picker-component/113604)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-ignition-8-1-50-time-picker-component/113604 "2026-01-28T16:21:54Z")
I have two servers, one running 8.1.27 which is not affected, and another server running 8.1.50 which displays this error. I have a perspective view with time picker components on it. I noticed yesterday that I can set… --- ## [Power Chart Historical Data Shows Extra Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-historical-data-shows-extra-chart/62124)
**Author:** [@Mitchell\_Lagenour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mitchell_Lagenour)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-historical-data-shows-extra-chart/62124 "2026-01-28T16:13:24Z")
So with the Power Chart, when changing it to Historical View, an extra chart shows up below the main chart. You can right click it and change which pen this chart shows: A bit of an odd question, but can this chart b… --- ## [Ignition Edge 8.3 Sync not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-8-3-sync-not-working/112218)
**Author:** [@DavidWisely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DavidWisely)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-8-3-sync-not-working/112218 "2026-01-28T16:07:34Z")
Having trouble keeping Ignition Edge 8.3.1 in sync with Ignition Standard 8.3.1. Both installations are new, and while most functionality on both sides is working well, the tag history sync keeps failing after about a w… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Reorder and Group connections in the Designer and Client Launchers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-reorder-and-group-connections-in-the-designer-and-client-launchers/53003)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-reorder-and-group-connections-in-the-designer-and-client-launchers/53003 "2026-01-28T14:17:02Z")
I have about 15 designer connections in my local designer launcher with groups for different customers and applications. Because I’ve added these over time, they’re all jumbled and in no particular order which makes it m… --- ## [Upgrade from 8.1 to 8.3: a few doubts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-from-8-1-to-8-3-a-few-doubts/113600)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Salmaso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrea_Salmaso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-from-8-1-to-8-3-a-few-doubts/113600 "2026-01-28T14:08:48Z")
Hi, I was studying the upgrade guide from 8.1 to 8.3 (I’m using 8.1.44) and I’d like to know if I’m understanding correctly a couple of points. Point #1 In my setup I have and I use a Gateway Network (10 geteways co… --- ## [Best Practice for dataset storage for gateway scripting and perspective use](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-dataset-storage-for-gateway-scripting-and-perspective-use/113422)
**Author:** [@Benji\_Park](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benji_Park)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-dataset-storage-for-gateway-scripting-and-perspective-use/113422 "2026-01-28T13:03:33Z")
OK so let me set the stage. I’m not very versed with programming and there are still a lot of things I don’t understand. What I’m trying to do is link Ignition with AssetEssentials with their API to send meter readings f… --- ## [TCP Device Bad\_ReadOnly: User does not have permission to perform the requested operation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcp-device-bad-readonly-user-does-not-have-permission-to-perform-the-requested-operation/113595)
**Author:** [@hulla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hulla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcp-device-bad-readonly-user-does-not-have-permission-to-perform-the-requested-operation/113595 "2026-01-28T12:46:47Z")
I am trying to test TCP device. Plan is to connect various scales via TCP to RC232 converter. I have Moxa nPort connected to a loop on RS232 side. When I connect via telnet I say Hello and I recieve Hello. I created TCP… --- ## [Form data save to pdf file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/form-data-save-to-pdf-file/113589)
**Author:** [@gholappratap923](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gholappratap923)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/form-data-save-to-pdf-file/113589 "2026-01-28T12:06:09Z")
When the user submits the form, is it possible to save the form data as a PDF file on the system? --- ## [Named query executor not found for project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-executor-not-found-for-project/113590)
**Author:** [@Thorbjorn\_Knudsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thorbjorn_Knudsen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-executor-not-found-for-project/113590 "2026-01-28T12:01:07Z")
Im getting this on a ignition edge gateway: named query executor not found for project And is spamming the logs, the logs dosnt show much information, but it looks like all the pages/views are generating the log. It ju… --- ## [Output Param in Flex Repeater Missing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-param-in-flex-repeater-missing/82644)
**Author:** [@just\_use\_stats](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/just_use_stats)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-param-in-flex-repeater-missing/82644 "2026-01-28T07:56:34Z")
I had a Flex Repeater with the instances array determined by a complex expression structure binding. When the page loaded, all output params of the repeated view were present and set correctly. When variables on the pa… --- ## [Language Localization for Alarm Table Columns and States](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/language-localization-for-alarm-table-columns-and-states/113585)
**Author:** [@jerryhze0129](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jerryhze0129)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/language-localization-for-alarm-table-columns-and-states/113585 "2026-01-28T07:49:29Z")
Is it possible to change the text of columns and states in Alarm Table? We want to provide localized language to shop floor technicians and many of them don’t understand English. Text like “0 Active”, “2 Shelved” Colum… --- ## [Dynamically hide/show Perspective Dock handle based on user roles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-hide-show-perspective-dock-handle-based-on-user-roles/113508)
**Author:** [@Aljosa\_Bozic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aljosa_Bozic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-hide-show-perspective-dock-handle-based-on-user-roles/113508 "2026-01-28T07:18:23Z")
Hello everyone, I’m using Ignition Perspective (8.1.47) with a Dock for navigation. In Page Configuration –\> Shared Settings there is a feature autoHide Handle, but this setting appears to be static and not changeable a… --- ## [Modbus only working in Quick Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-only-working-in-quick-client/39148)
**Author:** [@eaolson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eaolson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-only-working-in-quick-client/39148 "2026-01-28T01:20:43Z")
I have kind of a weird problem with a new Modbus TCP device. The device is configured and I’ve set up tags using address mapping. When I use the Quick Client and trigger a read, it reads fine. I’m monitoring traffic with… --- ## [X-ticks cutting off in a time series chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/x-ticks-cutting-off-in-a-time-series-chart/113584)
**Author:** [@gabriellaserpa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gabriellaserpa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/x-ticks-cutting-off-in-a-time-series-chart/113584 "2026-01-28T00:57:15Z")
Hello, Does anyone know how to fix the far-right x-tick label from cutting off (as shown)? It’s not a major, but it’s bugging me lol. I don’t need the last tick to show at all; preferably, it wouldn’t be there at all! I… --- ## [How many SQL queries/sec is too much in Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-many-sql-queries-sec-is-too-much-in-ignition/112395)
**Author:** [@Alfredo\_Ramos1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alfredo_Ramos1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-many-sql-queries-sec-is-too-much-in-ignition/112395 "2026-01-28T00:54:02Z")
I’m seeing around 35–40 queries/sec and I want to know if that’s considered normal or if it usually indicates a performance issue. Thanks. --- ## [Store and Read exact data from Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-and-read-exact-data-from-historian/113581)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-and-read-exact-data-from-historian/113581 "2026-01-27T23:58:40Z")
I have a data acquisition application, using transaction group, is not really so efficient, so looking back at historizing tag. Say that I have two ignition tag, which data comes from two pressure sensors. For testing … --- ## [Easy Chart Values and Tag Historian Values Do Not Match](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-values-and-tag-historian-values-do-not-match/113576)
**Author:** [@ttoth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ttoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-values-and-tag-historian-values-do-not-match/113576 "2026-01-27T21:29:51Z")
I am using vision 8.1 and have a motor position OPC tag that is History Enabled with the following settings: Here are the issues I am having: I use an easy chart to display the data, but users can select multiple … --- ## [Passing String Array to Popup Window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-string-array-to-popup-window/113579)
**Author:** [@tbennett.tdc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbennett.tdc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-string-array-to-popup-window/113579 "2026-01-27T21:05:29Z")
I am trying to pass some information to an EasyChart in another window. I’ve read a bunch of topics and manual entries and have created the following code to pass the info to the next window. # Initialize variables penN… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=79) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=81)