# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=829 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 830 --- ## [Tag alarm for null value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-alarm-for-null-value/56627)
**Author:** [@jimmy.crotts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimmy.crotts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-alarm-for-null-value/56627 "2022-06-08T17:12:36Z")
Occasionally we loose connectivity to a device that is being recorded in a SQL database. I would like to alarm based off of getting a null value returned in a tag. Is this possible? --- ## [Trying to set a timestamp for every 15 minutes with tag historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-set-a-timestamp-for-every-15-minutes-with-tag-historian/60497)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Schlicke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Schlicke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-set-a-timestamp-for-every-15-minutes-with-tag-historian/60497 "2022-06-08T16:35:09Z")
Im completely new to ignition and my boss wanted me to setup a tag historian with 15 minute timestamp. I took pics of what i have. Just not sure how to make the time it take data every 15 minutes only. --- ## [Chart inside a child table in a Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-inside-a-child-table-in-a-report/59907)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chart-inside-a-child-table-in-a-report/59907 "2022-06-08T15:17:55Z")
I’m trying to display a chart in the header row of a child table of a table group, but can’t figure out what data key to use in the chart. This is my data (structured like the nested query example in the manual): Thi… --- ## [Module Report - dynamic chart data key](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-report-dynamic-chart-data-key/59163)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-report-dynamic-chart-data-key/59163 "2022-06-08T15:01:48Z")
Hi, I use a table to create pages dynamically. My table data key “usages” is a python list containing multiple variables. So, for each table row (dynamic page) I would like to put a PyDataset in a timeseries chart. Ea… --- ## [Scrolling one bottom right flex container among three or four total](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrolling-one-bottom-right-flex-container-among-three-or-four-total/60471)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrolling-one-bottom-right-flex-container-among-three-or-four-total/60471 "2022-06-08T14:28:44Z")
I have a header and leftside flex container sets that I want to hold still, while I want to scroll the bottom right flex container up and down through all my machines. I am struggling though. Right now: main view - 19… --- ## [Insert query arguments](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-query-arguments/60491)
**Author:** [@Garrett.spillman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Garrett.spillman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-query-arguments/60491 "2022-06-08T14:03:04Z")
Hi all, I’m relatively new to ignition and don’t come from a coding background but in my query where I am trying to write a dataset to a database table I don’t seem to understand what I need to put as my arguments to ref… --- ## [Symbol Factory resize in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory-resize-in-perspective/60483)
**Author:** [@Carla\_Ratto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carla_Ratto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory-resize-in-perspective/60483 "2022-06-08T13:42:39Z")
Hello, I’m trying to represent the architecture of the installation I’m working on by using Symbol Factory elements but as I don’t know how to resize the pipes, I have to connect several pipes together in order to have … --- ## [AWS Timestream connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aws-timestream-connection/60490)
**Author:** [@anadal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/anadal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aws-timestream-connection/60490 "2022-06-08T12:50:06Z")
Hello, Anyone has ever connected Ignition to a AWS Timestream database using the JDBC Timestream database connector? --- ## [How to use local camera in ignition perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-local-camera-in-ignition-perspective/60481)
**Author:** [@avanti\_awate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/avanti_awate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-local-camera-in-ignition-perspective/60481 "2022-06-08T12:46:28Z")
I have the camera exe in my local folder that I want to use in perspective. system.util does not support in perspective for calling the camera exe. please guide me which is suitable for accessing camera from perspectiv… --- ## [Selecting an Operating System](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-an-operating-system/60457)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Friedlander](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Friedlander)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-an-operating-system/60457 "2022-06-08T12:02:45Z")
I am planning an initial Ignition purchase and wanted feedback on operating systems. My deployment will be relatively simple and the hardware will be workstation as opposed to server grade. Older versions of Windows allo… --- ## [Calender date and time on OPC UA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calender-date-and-time-on-opc-ua/60489)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Nielsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Nielsen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calender-date-and-time-on-opc-ua/60489 "2022-06-08T11:55:22Z")
Hello there, I am using Vision version 8.17 and I need to send a date and time to an OPC UA tag. I am using the calender so the operator can choose an exact date and time, and then bind this to a OPC UA tag. It all wo… --- ## [Tag value change event on trial expired state](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-change-event-on-trial-expired-state/35918)
**Author:** [@mori.luca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mori.luca)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-change-event-on-trial-expired-state/35918 "2022-06-08T11:53:47Z")
Hi, Im developing a software using the ignition 8.0 free trial. Even if the trial is expired, script binded to my udt tags value change are working. I have 2 bool tags, when the first one value change to true I make a… --- ## [Gateway 8.0.17 faulted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-8-0-17-faulted/60430)
**Author:** [@rcarrilhof](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rcarrilhof)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-8-0-17-faulted/60430 "2022-06-08T07:31:54Z")
Hi. Can anyone help me with this one? --- ## [Scripting Template Repeater as a component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-template-repeater-as-a-component/60478)
**Author:** [@yash.gala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yash.gala)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-template-repeater-as-a-component/60478 "2022-06-08T06:02:27Z")
Hello, Issue: I am trying to add a component scripting to create animation for a Template Repeater but I am not able to use the repeater as a component. Task: I want to use system.gui.transform function to add a left… --- ## [\[Feature-1972\]Change order columns of Alarm Status Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-1972-change-order-columns-of-alarm-status-table/33437)
**Author:** [@Jorgeibesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jorgeibesi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-1972-change-order-columns-of-alarm-status-table/33437 "2022-06-08T02:26:51Z")
Hi, Is it possible to change the order of columns of Alarm Status Table?. Like show more to the left “Priority” Column than “TimeActivation”, for example. Thanks. --- ## [Use of Binary Data parameter in Reporting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-binary-data-parameter-in-reporting/59112)
**Author:** [@sharmila.belvalkar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sharmila.belvalkar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-binary-data-parameter-in-reporting/59112 "2022-06-08T00:31:09Z")
In 8.1.16, binary data (byte array) is added as an allowed report parameter datatype. However, there is no documentation available around how to use it. Can anyone give an example / explain - which report components can … --- ## [Tab strip bug, won't let user go to last screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-bug-wont-let-user-go-to-last-screen/60437)
**Author:** [@benw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-bug-wont-let-user-go-to-last-screen/60437 "2022-06-07T23:21:29Z")
Hi all, Can anyone shed some light on the issue I’m seeing with tab strip in the following video link: I’ve made a direct copy of the existing navigation bar as it outlines the issue, usually it’s just one n… --- ## [\[BUG-2412\] Perspective MenuTree Bugs on binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2412-perspective-menutree-bugs-on-binding/60470)
**Author:** [@tecnoeletronic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tecnoeletronic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2412-perspective-menutree-bugs-on-binding/60470 "2022-06-07T19:17:17Z")
Hi, on “Menu Tree” component (maybe in al lot of other components) the “copy and paste” between items in “items array” copy all property but not the “data binding” attached to the properties. If you insert a new item b… --- ## [Get Entire Tag as Object](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-entire-tag-as-object/60452)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-entire-tag-as-object/60452 "2022-06-07T20:57:07Z")
Is there a function that allows me to get a tag, with all of it’s properties as a single object? (similar to how tag event scripts have access to the entire tag and it’s properties via tag.propertyName) Using system.tag… --- ## [VoIP Configuration - Redundant Servers Both Registering To Cisco CM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voip-configuration-redundant-servers-both-registering-to-cisco-cm/60467)
**Author:** [@rob.raffaele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rob.raffaele)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voip-configuration-redundant-servers-both-registering-to-cisco-cm/60467 "2022-06-07T19:06:25Z")
I’m having an issue where my redundant pair of servers are both trying to register to Cisco CM. Cisco CM sees two distinct IP addresses trying to use the same account/username so they keep going in and out of a register… --- ## [Omron NX FINS UDP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nx-fins-udp/59509)
**Author:** [@tecnoeletronic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tecnoeletronic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nx-fins-udp/59509 "2022-06-07T19:00:43Z")
Hi, i’m trying to connect a PLC OMRON NX using your driver (FINS UDP) and read a WORD but it doesn’t work. PLC IP: 192.168.250.1 PC IP: 192.168.250.251 Data to read: DR3000 The Ethernet cable is connected directly. … --- ## [Handling NULLs from datasets for reports?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handling-nulls-from-datasets-for-reports/60462)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handling-nulls-from-datasets-for-reports/60462 "2022-06-07T18:52:26Z")
I am trying to create a report from some alarm journal data. Right now I have a script that generates the data to be used in the report that looks like this - def generateAlarmDataForFullDay(day): """ Get's all alarm… --- ## [Time series chart color the Y axis line](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-color-the-y-axis-line/60318)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-color-the-y-axis-line/60318 "2022-06-02T20:31:03Z")
I thought I did this before, but I don’t see how. I got the ticks to be white, but I don’t know where the setting is for the vertical line. 8.1.0 for reference --- ## [Possible Bug? system.tag.readBlocking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-bug-system-tag-readblocking/60458)
**Author:** [@levi.jacobs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/levi.jacobs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-bug-system-tag-readblocking/60458 "2022-06-07T16:22:51Z")
I’m having trouble reading the UDT parent type of a UDT instance using the system.tag.readBlocking function. The old system.tag.read function still works, but system.tag.readBlocking returns None. Here is some example c… --- ## [How to display text from Expression Bind to Label Text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-text-from-expression-bind-to-label-text/60451)
**Author:** [@BRAD\_DAVIS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BRAD_DAVIS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-text-from-expression-bind-to-label-text/60451 "2022-06-07T15:52:02Z")
I am very lost with how to do this. All i am trying to do is show the current logged in user and current time in labels in Vision, but no matter what i try I cannot seem to find the syntax for this to work. Do you not … --- ## [Recommendations on population form vs table/tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommendations-on-population-form-vs-table-tables/60319)
**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommendations-on-population-form-vs-table-tables/60319 "2022-06-07T15:37:56Z")
Hello, So currently we have a shift report form I am trying automate in Ignition. Currently users fill out an excel form which gets emailed out. I know I can create a form with some tags and do a transaction group into… --- ## [\[IGN-6118\] Feedback on 8.1.17 Tag Edit Window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6118-feedback-on-8-1-17-tag-edit-window/59986)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6118-feedback-on-8-1-17-tag-edit-window/59986 "2022-06-07T15:18:18Z")
Am I the only one who really dislikes this new tag editing window format that appeared in 8.1.17? One of the biggest issues I have with it is that I am unable to view or edit the tags parameters from this window. It ca… --- ## [Flex background transparent, but also darker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-background-transparent-but-also-darker/60449)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-background-transparent-but-also-darker/60449 "2022-06-07T14:55:45Z")
I want the background of my flex container to show the background image behind it, but I want the transparency to be not so clear. Do I set a color background and then adjust the opacity? or what is best? --- ## [Passing parameters from embedded view to popup. Still](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-from-embedded-view-to-popup-still/60441)
**Author:** [@Cameronin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameronin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-from-embedded-view-to-popup-still/60441 "2022-06-07T14:34:59Z")
Morning! I’ve been trawling around for solutions to this, but it’s not working and I don’t know why. I’ve read through the ‘how to pass parameters to popups’ here:Pass Parameter between pages and this thread: Is it po… --- ## [Power Table Background Transparency](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-background-transparency/48784)
**Author:** [@OscarJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-background-transparency/48784 "2022-06-07T14:32:57Z")
How can I change the background of my power table? In version 7.9 this code worked but in 8.1.5 it did not [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=828) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=830)