# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=930 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 931 --- ## [Dynamic loading of images and a "404" image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-loading-of-images-and-a-404-image/53185)
**Author:** [@dis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-loading-of-images-and-a-404-image/53185 "2021-11-17T14:30:04Z")
I have a screen set up so that it passes the production line in as a parameter. This parameter is then used in an image tag to create the link to the image: \[default\]{1}/SKU 1 = {view.params.Name} I then have a transf… --- ## [History of Transaction group triggers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-of-transaction-group-triggers/53183)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-of-transaction-group-triggers/53183 "2021-11-17T14:18:26Z")
Hello There, I was wondering if the history of transaction triggers are ever recorded. I am looking to know when was transaction was triggered. Thanks --- ## [Better way to display tag history?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/better-way-to-display-tag-history/53071)
**Author:** [@SKA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SKA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/better-way-to-display-tag-history/53071 "2021-11-17T14:15:45Z")
Hi, i have enabled tag history for some string values, that are in a struct, so 7 copies of allvalue names exists. But this way, its hard to get a good over view of the data. The default/“OK” value is “0000” and i… --- ## [System wide 24 hour clock?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-wide-24-hour-clock/53169)
**Author:** [@SKA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SKA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-wide-24-hour-clock/53169 "2021-11-17T14:00:29Z")
IS there a way to get ignition to use 24 hour clock that most of the world uses? I have a date time returned from a mysql database as 24 hour time, but ignition converts it to the ackward 12 hour clock in the power tabl… --- ## [JythonMap item assignment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jythonmap-item-assignment/53175)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jythonmap-item-assignment/53175 "2021-11-17T13:57:28Z")
Hi, I have an array of JythonMap in my TimeSeriesChart. I would like to change t\_stamp item to time item. Is it possible ? One element below : { "t\_stamp": "2021-10-25 00:00:00", "converted": "489.406", "expect… --- ## [\[IGN-4941\]Stale Schema Records](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4941-stale-schema-records/40202)
**Author:** [@mcgheeiv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcgheeiv)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4941-stale-schema-records/40202 "2021-11-17T11:40:56Z")
New installation of 8.0.16. Any ideas on how to fix the issue causing the logger to show the following message every 30 minutes? Error thrown while attempting to cleanup stale schema records java.sql.SQLNonTransientCo… --- ## [Switch between Perspective Projects on the fly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switch-between-perspective-projects-on-the-fly/53165)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switch-between-perspective-projects-on-the-fly/53165 "2021-11-17T05:57:40Z")
Looking to use the following: system.util.retarget Does anyone have an example to how to switch to a project running on a different gateway and include a "page" argument? Thanks, Frank --- ## [\[BUG-2027\] Perspective slow performance in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2027-perspective-slow-performance-in-designer/37896)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2027-perspective-slow-performance-in-designer/37896 "2021-11-17T03:33:48Z")
v8.0.15 The one thing that stands out with designing in Perspective is the slow performance. For example, there is a noticeable delay when opening Views and selecting components. Does anyone else have this issue, or is … --- ## [Subplot Legend Split](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/subplot-legend-split/53157)
**Author:** [@ryoungk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryoungk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/subplot-legend-split/53157 "2021-11-17T01:08:33Z")
I am looking to split the legend when I have subplots. Right now it just puts all the tags into the same box and it’s hard to tell which tags are on which plot. --- ## [EasyChart Subplot Legends](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-subplot-legends/27423)
**Author:** [@jlyu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlyu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-subplot-legends/27423 "2021-11-17T01:07:07Z")
I’m trying to add separate legends on top of each subplot instead of stacking them all together at the bottom or top. So far been out of luck, any help will be appreciated! --- ## [Pushing a new project via source control not restarting gateway scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pushing-a-new-project-via-source-control-not-restarting-gateway-scripts/52857)
**Author:** [@ajacques](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ajacques)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pushing-a-new-project-via-source-control-not-restarting-gateway-scripts/52857 "2021-11-17T00:48:33Z")
I found that in Ignition version 8.1.9, it doesn’t appear that pushing a new project (via source control) with project scripts triggers a restart of the gateway scripts. This is causing problems as I’m trying to push a … --- ## [Tag scripts not executing on valuechanged](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-scripts-not-executing-on-valuechanged/53159)
**Author:** [@Glane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Glane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-scripts-not-executing-on-valuechanged/53159 "2021-11-17T00:10:09Z")
Im having issues attempting to get this tag script to execute properly and write the current value to the last value tag, is it simply that this verison of ignition uses different syntax? im trying to copy this from the… --- ## [Scrip propertychange when the tag changes from inactive to active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrip-propertychange-when-the-tag-changes-from-inactive-to-active/53153)
**Author:** [@antonio.sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/antonio.sanchez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrip-propertychange-when-the-tag-changes-from-inactive-to-active/53153 "2021-11-16T22:30:38Z")
hello everyone I have a tag that I want to fill with the information from a database, but only when a tag changes from inactive to active. I’m thinking of creating it with the propertychange event. but I don’t know ho… --- ## [Event Navigation Array Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-navigation-array-parameters/53151)
**Author:** [@dmerrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dmerrell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-navigation-array-parameters/53151 "2021-11-16T22:29:04Z")
I have this parameter on a view I want to open in a pop-up I can’t figure out the syntax in the event configuration section. I figured it would be something like this: But that gives me a null value. Is this possible… --- ## [Message Handler in Perspective View Executed Twice on One Call](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handler-in-perspective-view-executed-twice-on-one-call/53139)
**Author:** [@MikeAllgood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeAllgood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handler-in-perspective-view-executed-twice-on-one-call/53139 "2021-11-16T19:31:28Z")
Ignition Version: 8.1.10 During testing today we saw some odd behavior that I hope someone can help me identify a cause. In this case, a view button component script calls a Project Library script. The Library script d… --- ## [Template Repeater and Dropdown Component "No Selection Label" Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-and-dropdown-component-no-selection-label-property/53130)
**Author:** [@nicholas.gutt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.gutt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-and-dropdown-component-no-selection-label-property/53130 "2021-11-16T19:04:10Z")
Version: 8.1.10 (b2021090812) Using vision designer. I have a template repeater displaying 3 instances based off a dataset. The template has a dropdown component containing a script which when the “selected value” is … --- ## [Reading network switch/port information for a device with static address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-network-switch-port-information-for-a-device-with-static-address/53136)
**Author:** [@Travis.Dreier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Travis.Dreier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-network-switch-port-information-for-a-device-with-static-address/53136 "2021-11-16T18:51:58Z")
Is there any way to get network switch/port information for a device with a static address. I have a mobile piece of equipment that I would like to run with different settings depending on the location it is used. --- ## [Python Virtual Environment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-virtual-environment/53102)
**Author:** [@CTavakoli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CTavakoli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-virtual-environment/53102 "2021-11-16T16:16:09Z")
I have a 3rd party SDK which only works with certain versions of certain packages (e.g. pandas , scikit, etc.). If outside the Ignition, I create a virtual environment, import the sdk with its dependencies and it works f… --- ## [Why are there two types of apprearance of DateTime Picker? How to set it not to be full-screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-are-there-two-types-of-apprearance-of-datetime-picker-how-to-set-it-not-to-be-full-screen/46009)
**Author:** [@Jay\_L](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jay_L)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-are-there-two-types-of-apprearance-of-datetime-picker-how-to-set-it-not-to-be-full-screen/46009 "2021-11-16T16:20:53Z")
The first type of full-sreen is annoying： And the second type is delightful: Can anybody tell me how to set the display mode manully?? It feels like they apprear randomly and I have no control about it. Thank you… --- ## [Auto Select Text Box on Start](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-select-text-box-on-start/52976)
**Author:** [@isabellapitco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/isabellapitco)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-select-text-box-on-start/52976 "2021-11-16T16:10:36Z")
Hi all, As the title says, I’m trying to make it so that when a project view is opened the user can start typing directly into a text box without having to click on it first. I’ve been looking around and I haven’t been … --- ## [Learning about dynamic query implementations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/learning-about-dynamic-query-implementations/53099)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/learning-about-dynamic-query-implementations/53099 "2021-11-16T16:02:29Z")
There are a bunch of posts on dynamic queries. I made this post to help myself understand and keep this straight some. -I bound a dropdown to a Querystring paramater to switch which db table my perspective table object… --- ## [BasicAlarmEvent to PyAlarmEvent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basicalarmevent-to-pyalarmevent/32949)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basicalarmevent-to-pyalarmevent/32949 "2021-11-16T15:24:56Z")
Is there a way to get a PyAlarmEvent from the BasicAlarmEvent returned from system.alarm.queryStatus? That function returns the BasicAlarmEvent which has several built-in methods to get alarm information but cannot get … --- ## [Changing parameters Template Cavans Customizer in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-parameters-template-cavans-customizer-in-vision/53121)
**Author:** [@Remco\_Thijssen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Remco_Thijssen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-parameters-template-cavans-customizer-in-vision/53121 "2021-11-16T15:24:49Z")
Hello guys! Does anybody know if it is possible to change the Parameter of a Template Canvas Customizer field, for know it is a static field, so the text I type is always the text in the template. But I want a variable … --- ## [What determines the initial size of an SVG embedded into Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-determines-the-initial-size-of-an-svg-embedded-into-perspective/53122)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-determines-the-initial-size-of-an-svg-embedded-into-perspective/53122 "2021-11-16T15:16:52Z")
I have an SVG saved as an optimised SVG in Inkscape and the size is 150x73, but when I embed it into Perspective the size is 20x50 which isn’t even remotely the same aspect ratio… Why do they not import at their native s… --- ## [Create screenshot on entire screen comprising multiple ignition windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-screenshot-on-entire-screen-comprising-multiple-ignition-windows/52785)
**Author:** [@sanchit.sahay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sanchit.sahay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-screenshot-on-entire-screen-comprising-multiple-ignition-windows/52785 "2021-11-16T15:15:43Z")
I am working on Ignition Vision 8.1.2 My application has separate 6 separate windows covering 4 quadrant and 1 header 1 footer, something like image attached I need to place a screenshot button that saves a single im… --- ## [Can Ignition subscribe and discover tags from any MQTT topic?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-subscribe-and-discover-tags-from-any-mqtt-topic/52926)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Warrington](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Todd_Warrington)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-subscribe-and-discover-tags-from-any-mqtt-topic/52926 "2021-11-16T15:03:54Z")
I am trying to figure out the process of “connecting” a gateway device that can publish MQTT messages, so that Ignition can discover the tags. Do I need to “Sparkplugify” the topics and payloads first? --- ## [Real time chart without historian module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-time-chart-without-historian-module/46795)
**Author:** [@m.pacheco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.pacheco)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-time-chart-without-historian-module/46795 "2021-11-16T14:11:40Z")
Hi. I tryed make a chart in real time, but when i drag and drop the tag over the easy chart or chart, don’t appear anything. Appear the data when enabled the historian option (in the tags options), but a don’t want use… --- ## [Another bug in designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/another-bug-in-designer/53125)
**Author:** [@SKA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SKA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/another-bug-in-designer/53125 "2021-11-16T14:10:55Z")
I changed the SQL from tag historian in the power table i got to this SQL statement that works in mysql workbench: USE ignition; SELECT sqlt\_data\_1\_2021\_11.t\_stamp, sqlt\_data\_1\_2021\_11.stringvalue, sensor.tagText AS Se… --- ## [Client Tag change script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-tag-change-script/53117)
**Author:** [@Sourabh\_Ambildhuke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sourabh_Ambildhuke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-tag-change-script/53117 "2021-11-16T10:47:00Z")
Hi, i need to know when i select 2 tags in tag change script how do i access the second tags like first tag value i will access via print event.tagPath print initialChange print newValue but how to take new Value of… --- ## [Slow loading of Historical Easy Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-loading-of-historical-easy-chart/53120)
**Author:** [@karnthaler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karnthaler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-loading-of-historical-easy-chart/53120 "2021-11-16T10:40:14Z")
Hi all, since our update from 7.9 to 8.1 I have a really big problem with performance regarding easy\_chart components. I have a standard timeseries chart, the SQL Query for which takes approx. 200ms and the easy\_chart i… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=929) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=931)