# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=921 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 922 --- ## [Public variables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/public-variables/53451)
**Author:** [@jchancey7175](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jchancey7175)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/public-variables/53451 "2021-12-07T14:49:22Z")
I realize this topic may or may not have been touched on. But, how can I pass variables from one page to another? --- ## [ResourceNamingException: Cannot add child](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resourcenamingexception-cannot-add-child/53836)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/resourcenamingexception-cannot-add-child/53836 "2021-12-07T14:20:35Z")
I’m messing around with project inheritance in v8.1 and I can’t open one of my projects now, and I don’t understand the error message or how to fix it. IllegalArgumentException: com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.p… --- ## [Power Table Cell Editor Date Picker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-cell-editor-date-picker/14630)
**Author:** [@WildeKurt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildeKurt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-cell-editor-date-picker/14630 "2021-12-07T11:29:09Z")
I was able to configure a cell editor to use a date picker. However it throws an error: Can't import name JCalendar which makes sense because it doesn't exist. If I remove it, it then can't find the JCalendar. If I … --- ## [Loading splash on each page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-splash-on-each-page/53797)
**Author:** [@manjuyadav95.m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/manjuyadav95.m)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-splash-on-each-page/53797 "2021-12-07T08:27:19Z")
@Kevin.Herron @nminchin @cmallonee @victordcq In my project, there are multiple screens as below and I’m getting this authenticating, connecting, and loading resources on each screen while opening …Is there any option t… --- ## [Perspective Table, dataset help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-dataset-help/53816)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-dataset-help/53816 "2021-12-07T08:01:24Z")
Im looking for someone to help me craft some scripting to make my dataset table change a row/cell color to red if the 'Delivered" column has a timestamp and the “Quad\_Scan” column has ‘Not Scanned’ in the row/cell. I am… --- ## [Modbus Serial on Moxa UC-8100A-ME-T always connecting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-serial-on-moxa-uc-8100a-me-t-always-connecting/53817)
**Author:** [@michael.flagler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.flagler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-serial-on-moxa-uc-8100a-me-t-always-connecting/53817 "2021-12-06T23:54:10Z")
So as the title says, I’ve got a Moxa UC-8100A-ME-T that the particular model we were able to find in stock only came with ThingsPro, so we installed Ignition Edge on it as well. While the device is very slow to boot and… --- ## [Using "IF" in UDT OPCItemPath](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-if-in-udt-opcitempath/53801)
**Author:** [@DSandy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSandy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-if-in-udt-opcitempath/53801 "2021-12-06T22:52:57Z")
We have a UDT with tags defined for 2 sets of three phase voltages (so a total of six items). The OPCItemPath is configured to use {Instance Name} and all works as intended. VA1, VB1, and VC1 are assigned to items 5,6,7 … --- ## [Error in Tag History Configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-tag-history-configuration/53708)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Fabian\_Santiag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_Fabian_Santiag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-in-tag-history-configuration/53708 "2021-12-06T22:51:55Z")
Hello everyone! I have a question regarding an error that appears in the binding of the historical tag type. Let me explain a little bit the error: I have an embedded view that has data in its custom properties that pas… --- ## [Mapping a tag output from 1000 input values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mapping-a-tag-output-from-1000-input-values/46483)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mapping-a-tag-output-from-1000-input-values/46483 "2021-12-06T21:56:39Z")
Is there a way to get the map transform on a tag so I can map all 1000 variations of a tag I am reading as input to multiple columns of outputs? And how so I easily access those outputs? Here is what I am trying to do. … --- ## [Bad("Bad\_NotWritable: The access level does not allow writing to the Node.")](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-bad-notwritable-the-access-level-does-not-allow-writing-to-the-node/53813)
**Author:** [@ftuquabo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ftuquabo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-bad-notwritable-the-access-level-does-not-allow-writing-to-the-node/53813 "2021-12-06T21:53:54Z")
I received the following error message: “Error writing to value.value: Bad(“Bad\_NotWritable: The access level does not allow writing to the Node.”)” I’m currently not connected to the PLC and ReadOnly is unchecked. I’… --- ## [Overview page of multiple Ignition projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overview-page-of-multiple-ignition-projects/53795)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overview-page-of-multiple-ignition-projects/53795 "2021-12-06T21:10:30Z")
I have multiple ignition projects running on the gateway. I would like to create a overview page listing all projects and by clicking on any project icon(a site image), it will direct to the clicked project main page. C… --- ## [How to filter table by values in hidden column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-filter-table-by-values-in-hidden-column/53802)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-filter-table-by-values-in-hidden-column/53802 "2021-12-06T20:48:02Z")
As the title states, I want to filter a table by a column that has visible set to False. Currently, this doesn’t work like it should. If the column is set to visible, then the table is filtered by the value in filter.tex… --- ## [Tag Value Change Scripts: Are They Run Asynchronously?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-change-scripts-are-they-run-asynchronously/53749)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-value-change-scripts-are-they-run-asynchronously/53749 "2021-12-06T20:25:35Z")
If I have a value change script on a tag that calls a project script and the tag changes again before the last change finishes its execution, will it interrupt the first script call? Or does the tag change script get ru… --- ## [How to handle \ characters from scanner?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-handle-u-characters-from-scanner/53800)
**Author:** [@rvaught](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rvaught)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-handle-u-characters-from-scanner/53800 "2021-12-06T18:38:41Z")
I’m receiving barcode scanned strings that look like \12345\. My question is about the \s? Searching around on this subject it seems these are some sort of Unicode characters, except the descriptions I read seem … --- ## [Nested Perspective Column Containers: Inner Component Response Backwards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-perspective-column-containers-inner-component-response-backwards/53753)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-perspective-column-containers-inner-component-response-backwards/53753 "2021-12-06T17:33:15Z")
I’m using a Column Container inside (embedded view) a Column Container, and the inner container responds backward to what is expected due to the breakpoints. Since the inner container is configured to be smaller in size… --- ## [Bug window size test parameters in named query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-window-size-test-parameters-in-named-query/53747)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-window-size-test-parameters-in-named-query/53747 "2021-12-06T16:54:48Z")
So I tend to make parameters, delete parameters, make parameters Some combination is smooshing my parameters window however, my authoring page is working correctly still --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Browse to existing OPCItemPath in tag editor when re-selecting opcitempath](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-browse-to-existing-opcitempath-in-tag-editor-when-re-selecting-opcitempath/53791)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-browse-to-existing-opcitempath-in-tag-editor-when-re-selecting-opcitempath/53791 "2021-12-06T16:44:30Z")
When you duplicate an opc tag that has an opcitempath, then press on button to edit the new tag’s opcitempath by browsing the OPC-UA server, the browser starts at the root of everything. It would make life much easier if… --- ## [Writing multiples tags to sql , using multiple colums. what transaction group is recommended](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-multiples-tags-to-sql-using-multiple-colums-what-transaction-group-is-recommended/53780)
**Author:** [@juang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-multiples-tags-to-sql-using-multiple-colums-what-transaction-group-is-recommended/53780 "2021-12-06T16:04:47Z")
hello, i have a third party software that uses SQL server. so i’m trying to add the hours of all my equipments to a table in this database. i need to write. equipment\_id ( which can be tag name) , hours ( woluld be … --- ## [Perspective table delete row script woe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-delete-row-script-woe/43112)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-delete-row-script-woe/43112 "2021-12-06T15:15:55Z")
I can’t find an example of a Perspective table with Add and Delete row buttons so I’m rolling my own (with great difficulty). Root - FlexContainer - btnDeleteRow - Table The btnDeleteRow onActionPerformed script is … --- ## [How to read tag parameters in python script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-tag-parameters-in-python-script/53613)
**Author:** [@tzbh1234](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tzbh1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-tag-parameters-in-python-script/53613 "2021-12-06T12:14:30Z")
Hi, I want to print a list of tags in specific path and the first parameter in each tag. I can read the name of each tag and want to ask how to get the first parameter? All tags have first parameter. This is the code… --- ## [Tag provider " not found](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-provider-not-found/22233)
**Author:** [@kunal.ghule](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kunal.ghule)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-provider-not-found/22233 "2021-12-06T11:41:11Z")
I might missing something but i’m trying to access metadata property in alarming expression of the tag, utilizing following expression. tag({itemPath}+’.Documentation’) Getting an error (in tag diagnostics) “Tag pro… --- ## [Change default time to 24H?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-default-time-to-24h/53788)
**Author:** [@SBL\_MC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SBL_MC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-default-time-to-24h/53788 "2021-12-06T11:37:03Z")
Hi all, Is it possible to set the gateway to default use 24H format for time? --- ## [Customised button as an SVG file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customised-button-as-an-svg-file/53745)
**Author:** [@trishadx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishadx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customised-button-as-an-svg-file/53745 "2021-12-06T11:15:31Z")
Hi guys, I’ve designed a button in inkscape to use in vision client. And I want this to have the same properties as a momentary button. How do I go about assigning this? Or will this only be possible if I overlap my de… --- ## [UDT Tag Instance Atomic Tag, datatype read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tag-instance-atomic-tag-datatype-read/53743)
**Author:** [@rajesh.dayala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rajesh.dayala)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tag-instance-atomic-tag-datatype-read/53743 "2021-12-06T07:20:41Z")
Hi All, Does any one know how to read the datatype of an AtomicTag. Which is a Tag inside a UDT instance. I tried using system.tag.getConfiguration, but it does not get the datatype of an AtomicTag under a UDT Instance… --- ## [OPC mismatch data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-mismatch-data/53784)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-mismatch-data/53784 "2021-12-06T07:03:00Z")
Hi, i noticed from time to time Tag Browser shows the different values for the same tags (Not updated) for example, as per below, the tag browser shows the old order while the order is updated as per opc quick client … --- ## [Styling the alarmStatusTable in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/styling-the-alarmstatustable-in-perspective/53783)
**Author:** [@Bryce\_Newton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bryce_Newton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/styling-the-alarmstatustable-in-perspective/53783 "2021-12-06T06:12:11Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get the alarmStatusTable to fit the theming of the rest of our SCADA system. Most of the styling for this seems inaccessible from the styleClasses sheet. To get around this I’ve tried modified my custo… --- ## [How to get a list of Tag Provider Selector values using Python within the Script Console?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-a-list-of-tag-provider-selector-values-using-python-within-the-script-console/53770)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Carlson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Derek_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-a-list-of-tag-provider-selector-values-using-python-within-the-script-console/53770 "2021-12-05T09:58:27Z")
I am having trouble figuring out how to get a list of the values populating the drop down Tag Provider Selector using Python within the Gateway Script Console. So for example going off of the image above, I would want… --- ## [How to pass dynamic list of ids to name query params](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-pass-dynamic-list-of-ids-to-name-query-params/53762)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-pass-dynamic-list-of-ids-to-name-query-params/53762 "2021-12-04T23:28:24Z")
Hello, Like as code below I'd like to delete dynamic number of Ids from a table by using name query and I'd like to pass the ids list as params but I can't figure it out how to pass a list to name query. DELETE FROM d… --- ## [Rockwell Alias tag performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-alias-tag-performance/53764)
**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-alias-tag-performance/53764 "2021-12-04T19:20:35Z")
I’m currently working on a system that I don’t have any issues with, bit I’m just trying to make sure that I don’t in the future. All of our aois have two tags. A udt for the him and an internal PLC tag. In ignition we … --- ## [Power Chart - Is it possible to replace the data/source with a tag history binding?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-is-it-possible-to-replace-the-data-source-with-a-tag-history-binding/52634)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-is-it-possible-to-replace-the-data-source-with-a-tag-history-binding/52634 "2021-12-04T16:19:26Z")
How do I manipulate or transform tag history data in a Power Chart? Figure 1. How can I feed this with a tag history binding so that I can run a transform on the data? Thanks! Background: I'm logging non-resetting… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=920) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=922)