# Ignition

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## [Can I use a query within a Tag event script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-use-a-query-within-a-tag-event-script/54197)

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**Author:** [@Connor\_Moore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Connor_Moore)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-use-a-query-within-a-tag-event-script/54197 "2021-12-22T20:59:22Z")

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I have a measuring tool that pushes measurements to tags in my system and I need to check them against a database. What is the syntax to put my query in this Tag event script? The query has a job name that will be sent t…

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## [Create applications or buttons for use on mobile devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-applications-or-buttons-for-use-on-mobile-devices/54405)

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**Author:** [@antonio.sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/antonio.sanchez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-applications-or-buttons-for-use-on-mobile-devices/54405 "2021-12-22T19:28:58Z")

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hello good morning everyone I have a question in ignition is there any tool to create an app or window that can run on mobile devices?

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## [\[feature-256\]PostgreSQL history query performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-256-postgresql-history-query-performance/37895)

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**Author:** [@cristihcd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cristihcd)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-256-postgresql-history-query-performance/37895 "2021-12-22T17:34:35Z")

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Hello, tldr: With PostgreSQL, changing the historian query for multiple tags to use IN (tagid1, tagid2, …) instead of multiple OR s speeds up the query execution 320 times. Is it possible to change the query to use IN (…

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## [How to treat an empty dataset as zero for sum() in Expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-treat-an-empty-dataset-as-zero-for-sum-in-expression/54366)

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**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Troy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-treat-an-empty-dataset-as-zero-for-sum-in-expression/54366 "2021-12-22T16:29:02Z")

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After upgrading from 7.9.3 to 7.9.18, I’ve been seeing some errors in our Expression code. “Error evaluating tag: Expression left operand is null.” We have a UDT with several query tags, sometimes there are no rows in …

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## [Dropdown selected value property returns array format in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-selected-value-property-returns-array-format-in-perspective/54347)

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**Author:** [@Anita.Shinde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anita.Shinde)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-selected-value-property-returns-array-format-in-perspective/54347 "2021-12-22T16:07:24Z")

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Hi, I am using one multiselect dropdown. Through scripting I have created one list and binding that list to multiselect dropdown options. Now I want to check the selected value of multiselect dropdown, So on change sc…

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## [Message handler not refreshing property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handler-not-refreshing-property/54394)

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**Author:** [@Resistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Resistor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handler-not-refreshing-property/54394 "2021-12-22T15:45:13Z")

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I have a small table with a counter for manufactured parts. I want to restart a count on pressing the button. e.g. it is 3 pm when the button is pressed, so the table should refresh / reset to 0 and start counting up …

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## [Call opc-ua method](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/call-opc-ua-method/54399)

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**Author:** [@francesco.patea](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/francesco.patea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/call-opc-ua-method/54399 "2021-12-22T15:40:11Z")

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Hi all, I try to send a file to a machine with opc-ua method. the method is: Method node “WriteProgram“: To transfer a program from client → machine BrowseName = “/ProgramAdministration/WriteProgram“ DisplayName = “…

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## [Perspective AlarmStatusTable Timezone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarmstatustable-timezone/42012)

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**Author:** [@bradley.falzon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bradley.falzon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarmstatustable-timezone/42012 "2021-12-22T14:29:03Z")

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Currently running Ignition 8.1.1, on a server in the Australia/Adelaide timezone, connecting to databases (where the alarms are stored) also configured in the Australia/Adelaide region. Databases are MariaDB using the DA…

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## [How to run Script faster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-run-script-faster/54343)

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**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-run-script-faster/54343 "2021-12-22T14:15:03Z")

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Hello all, I need a help to stop freezing my screen! Before I begin I did try to achieve result with invokeAsync but still facing some delay. Scenario: Okay so I am pulling a data from DB\_1\_Connection having more tha…

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## [Docker all gateways notify "disk full"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-all-gateways-notify-disk-full/54351)

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**Author:** [@abiesbiogas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abiesbiogas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-all-gateways-notify-disk-full/54351 "2021-12-22T10:05:14Z")

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Hi all, we’ve succesfully used Ignition in docker containers for the last couple of years but now we have to front this issue: suddenly all containers have become corrupted and after recreating (just a few) all of them…

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## [Log4j File Issue For Cyber Attack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log4j-file-issue-for-cyber-attack/54387)

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**Author:** [@sagar.iparkar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sagar.iparkar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log4j-file-issue-for-cyber-attack/54387 "2021-12-22T10:18:59Z")

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Hi Team, As per our customer “Log4j” file is used by cyber criminals and they can exploit the software flaw and may easily gain access to the server giving them an entry into other parts of corporate network. this vulne…

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## [Log4j vulnerability](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log4j-vulnerability/54357)

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**Author:** [@tadeja.saje](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tadeja.saje)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log4j-vulnerability/54357 "2021-12-22T08:28:25Z")

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Hello, I read https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/4416204541709-Regarding-CVE-2021-44228-Log4j-RCE-0-day. I found library on my server log4j-over-slf4j-1.7.21.jar and on user system. Is this vuln…

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## [Merged cells in table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/merged-cells-in-table/1880)

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**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/merged-cells-in-table/1880 "2021-12-22T07:16:15Z")

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Is this possible to do? Kinda like in this sample one:

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## [Data collection in batches](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-collection-in-batches/54345)

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**Author:** [@hung.chiem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hung.chiem)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-collection-in-batches/54345 "2021-12-22T04:49:44Z")

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Hi All. I have been working with a data source that stores data in batches of 1 minute. using the OPC client interface, this works fine for tags with a scan interval of 1 minute. However, when I try to collect informa…

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## [Performance of local template vs shared template vs regular screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/performance-of-local-template-vs-shared-template-vs-regular-screen/54379)

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**Author:** [@Yvain17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yvain17)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/performance-of-local-template-vs-shared-template-vs-regular-screen/54379 "2021-12-21T22:39:12Z")

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From what I already know from browsing the forums, using shared templates can potentially slow down a project. My question is whether using a regular local template will cause any loss of performance to my project. What…

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## [Designer windows open off screen when using secondary screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-windows-open-off-screen-when-using-secondary-screen/54368)

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**Author:** [@Bryan\_Mason](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bryan_Mason)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-windows-open-off-screen-when-using-secondary-screen/54368 "2021-12-21T21:52:40Z")

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When I use the Ignition Designer on my external monitor, the edit windows (Tag Editor, Tag Creator, etc.) open on my primary screen. If I move the window to the secondary screen and close it, then next time it will open …

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## [Bind a UDT instance to an embeded view by scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-a-udt-instance-to-an-embeded-view-by-scripting/54339)

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**Author:** [@AliE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AliE)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-a-udt-instance-to-an-embeded-view-by-scripting/54339 "2021-12-21T21:50:49Z")

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Hi, I use an embedded view as a widget in my project. I create a folder that contains the tags for the view. All the view parameters are indirectly bound to objects in the embedded view based on a single parameter “Pa…

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## [Reading UDT tag values from a named query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-udt-tag-values-from-a-named-query/54378)

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**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-udt-tag-values-from-a-named-query/54378 "2021-12-21T21:19:56Z")

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Hello All, I am trying to set up an alarm notification pipeline with a calculated roster but I have difficulty doing it. I have 50 instances of a UDT called sensor with the value of being either 0 or 1. Each sensor is …

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## [How to/problems with: Report duration on/off of Boolean OPC history tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-problems-with-report-duration-on-off-of-boolean-opc-history-tag/54377)

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**Author:** [@jeff.ryan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.ryan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-problems-with-report-duration-on-off-of-boolean-opc-history-tag/54377 "2021-12-21T21:00:54Z")

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Hello, In Ignition reporting, I’d like to ideally simply list each transition of a boolean PLC tag from 0 to 1 and back and the amount of time, duration that it was in that state. Or at least just start with only durat…

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## [Write Only Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-only-tags/6334)

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**Author:** [@Ikeprof](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ikeprof)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-only-tags/6334 "2021-12-21T20:55:19Z")

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I have a fear that the answer is going to be one of those ones where I sorta shrink down in my chair and mutter.."oh right". One aspect of the overall design of a particular project is I am using Ignition as a "setting…

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## [Storage after running script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storage-after-running-script/54184)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Putteman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Putteman)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storage-after-running-script/54184 "2021-12-21T20:37:17Z")

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Hi all, I am running a script which is opening .csv files and stores them in the database. The script runs good, all data is coming in nicely. But when I check the storage capacity of the machine I am working on, I see…

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## [SIP module functionality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sip-module-functionality/54370)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Smalley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mike_Smalley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sip-module-functionality/54370 "2021-12-21T20:27:57Z")

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We are currently trialing out the SIP module and I have a question. Does the SIP function have the ability to also receive calls? or is it only just to call out. Our current setup uses a different system and is able to r…

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## [Module Installation on Linux via terminal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-installation-on-linux-via-terminal/16487)

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**Author:** [@tim.schultz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tim.schultz)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-installation-on-linux-via-terminal/16487 "2021-12-21T20:26:37Z")

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Hello - I'm testing out using Ignition on Linux in AWS. I've had issues in the past uploading 3rd-party modules from my laptop to an Ignition gateway, and have only been successful by remoting in and uploading through l…

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## [Vision Swap Window Scaling Template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-swap-window-scaling-template/54251)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-swap-window-scaling-template/54251 "2021-12-21T20:21:05Z")

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Each time I swap from and then back to a window it’s scaling my templates for some reason. I have the attached pump template used on a main window. Pump\_Overview.zip (10.3 KB) Each template’s layout is Relative, maint…

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## [Modbus registers - Circuit braker ABB E2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-registers-circuit-braker-abb-e2/54363)

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**Author:** [@christgustavoe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christgustavoe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-registers-circuit-braker-abb-e2/54363 "2021-12-21T19:08:21Z")

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## [How to add an alarm properties in Alarm Status Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-an-alarm-properties-in-alarm-status-table/54362)

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**Author:** [@JR7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JR7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-an-alarm-properties-in-alarm-status-table/54362 "2021-12-21T18:49:46Z")

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Hi All, Is there a way to add a column in selected alarms or get the alarm component properties of the below image? It only shows 6 column but i need the Ack Notes Required. Thanks.

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## [LOGOUT from a vision client session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logout-from-a-vision-client-session/54353)

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**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logout-from-a-vision-client-session/54353 "2021-12-21T18:43:50Z")

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When I launch a vision client Launcher and open and login to one of the projects, I remain logged in even after closing or Logging out of the client application that opens the browser! When I relaunch the client it says …

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## [Error Reading DNP3 Conformance Level](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-dnp3-conformance-level/54365)

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**Author:** [@DSandy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSandy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-dnp3-conformance-level/54365 "2021-12-21T18:37:19Z")

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Wrapper log is filled with: INFO | jvm 1 | 2021/12/21 13:18:06 | E \[d.dnp3 \] \[18:18:06\]: Error reading conformance level: device-name=XXXXXX INFO | jvm 1 | 2021/12/21 13:18:06 | java.la…

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## [Alarm pipeline binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-binding/45871)

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**Author:** [@Pat\_Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat_Schmidt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-binding/45871 "2021-12-21T16:23:39Z")

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We have setup alarms on some of our UDT tags and reuse these UDTs from project to project. These alarms always call the same active pipeline name and we use the same pipeline name on all projects. On each project we hav…

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## [Ignition screen randomly freezing - memory?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-screen-randomly-freezing-memory/54337)

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**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-screen-randomly-freezing-memory/54337 "2021-12-21T16:06:15Z")

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Here is a pic of a freeze here is a pic of memory in the console within 30 minutes. is it possible my memory is set to low and im maxing out causing freezes? anyone seen igniton screens do this? its happened to…

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