# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=937 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 938 --- ## [Drag and drop tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-tags/52681)
**Author:** [@eddie\_johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eddie_johnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-tags/52681 "2021-11-03T16:42:29Z")
I can drag a tag to the screen and display the state or value (digital and analog). Is there a way to also display the name of the tag displayed? --- ## [Ignition Edge, Docker Perspective says too many clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-docker-perspective-says-too-many-clients/51291)
**Author:** [@erines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erines)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-docker-perspective-says-too-many-clients/51291 "2021-11-03T16:26:11Z")
Doing some at home testing of the Ignition docker setup brought in 8.1.x. I launched an 8.1.9 instance and attempted to start a Perspective session. It keeps saying too many clients are currently connected. According to … --- ## [OnMouseOver Event - Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onmouseover-event-perspective/52679)
**Author:** [@laurie.croteau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/laurie.croteau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onmouseover-event-perspective/52679 "2021-11-03T15:34:01Z")
Hi, I want to change visibility of a markdown when my mouse is over a label. I use onMouseOver and onMouseLeave where I use scripting to change the visibility value. That’s my code: self.getSibling("I2603264LZR\_popup")… --- ## [Ignition Reporting module - Report designer not open](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-reporting-module-report-designer-not-open/52662)
**Author:** [@dhananjay\_vichare](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhananjay_vichare)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-reporting-module-report-designer-not-open/52662 "2021-11-03T15:13:54Z")
We are using Ignition Version 8.1.7. We have added few reporting parameters like Flow total etc. in the existing report. After that report won't showing design or preview. Throwing below error while preview. We had … --- ## [Question about my company's Gateway setup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-my-companys-gateway-setup/52667)
**Author:** [@mforrest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mforrest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-my-companys-gateway-setup/52667 "2021-11-03T14:47:47Z")
So quick little run down of the question. At my company we make axles. We have 8 axle stands in total, 5 truck axle stands and 3 van axle stands. Our truck axle stands use Ignition. The thing is that each axle stand is o… --- ## [PLC is unplugged from Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-is-unplugged-from-ignition/52648)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-is-unplugged-from-ignition/52648 "2021-11-03T14:45:00Z")
Good evening, I have a ControlLogix 5570 with an EN2T card in it and Ignition 8.1.1. I went to unplug the EN2T, wait 5 minutes, and then reconnected to Ignition. The OPC-UA connection in Ignition never came back. I had… --- ## [Y axes max value and auto grow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/y-axes-max-value-and-auto-grow/52460)
**Author:** [@indenkleefj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/indenkleefj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/y-axes-max-value-and-auto-grow/52460 "2021-11-03T14:28:41Z")
Hi, I want the Y axes of my chart (configured as a bar chart) to have a range from 0-100 but auto grows when the value is greater than zero. I would aspect using the range min 0 and max 100 with useStrict false would d… --- ## [Reading alarm status for a Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-alarm-status-for-a-tag/49449)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-alarm-status-for-a-tag/49449 "2021-11-03T14:11:37Z")
The read tags function system.tag.readAll allows you to read tag value and its quality. Similarly is there a way I can also read the alarm status for these tags (active, cleared, acknowledged status) for these tags in a … --- ## [Dynamic screen navigation button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-screen-navigation-button/2549)
**Author:** [@PenCapBlue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PenCapBlue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-screen-navigation-button/2549 "2021-11-03T12:39:11Z")
I have a handful of visual screens, each with an associated "control" screens (where one can see statuses, setpoints, etc...). During day to day operation the typical tab strip navigation has become cumbersome. My idea i… --- ## [Alarm History DB access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-history-db-access/52632)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-history-db-access/52632 "2021-11-03T12:34:44Z")
I have an alarm journal window which is accessing an Oracle database. This DB connection is setup and established using a certain user permission. However access to the ALARM\_EVENTS and ALARM\_EVENT\_DATA isn’t accessibl… --- ## [XY Chart CSS Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-css-question/50730)
**Author:** [@iceberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iceberg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-css-question/50730 "2021-11-03T08:50:09Z")
I am working on a custom theme, and I wanted to update coloring for the XY Chart component. I don’t see a CSS file for this. Does anyone know if these are contained in another CSS file, or if I need to setup a new file, … --- ## [Read a historical tag value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-a-historical-tag-value/40578)
**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-a-historical-tag-value/40578 "2021-02-03T05:58:45Z")
Hello How can I read the value of a historical tag that has a specific date and time? thanks you --- ## [Changing OPC device information with scripting, for main/backup comms IP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-opc-device-information-with-scripting-for-main-backup-comms-ip/52660)
**Author:** [@hayden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hayden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-opc-device-information-with-scripting-for-main-backup-comms-ip/52660 "2021-11-03T06:35:13Z")
Hey all, Our client is having us replace an existing system where we get data from many RTUs. These RTUs have two communication methods, a wired connection and backup wireless 4G comms. I’m trying to write a script th… --- ## [MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setLenient(true)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/malformedjsonexception-use-jsonreader-setlenient-true/52650)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/malformedjsonexception-use-jsonreader-setlenient-true/52650 "2021-11-02T23:25:25Z")
v8.1.11 I keep getting this error when I try to decode a JSON object from a response body: Traceback (most recent call last): File "\", line 14, in \ ValueError: Unable to parse response body as JSON: co… --- ## [Ground Bond / Hi-Pot Serial Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ground-bond-hi-pot-serial-interface/52640)
**Author:** [@cody.abbott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cody.abbott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ground-bond-hi-pot-serial-interface/52640 "2021-11-02T22:23:02Z")
Has anybody interfaced with hi-pot or ground bond testers over RS232? Any sample code you can share, or any lessons learned? Any particular models that are preferred that make remote comms easier? I’m planning on using … --- ## [Developer Error Message Unable to run page.onPageStartup(page): code could not be compiled](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/developer-error-message-unable-to-run-page-onpagestartup-page-code-could-not-be-compiled/52646)
**Author:** [@markrit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/markrit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/developer-error-message-unable-to-run-page-onpagestartup-page-code-could-not-be-compiled/52646 "2021-11-02T22:00:53Z")
I started getting this error on every page I open in my project. I’m thinking it is a problem when a share resource file as the message does not point to a specific page. The project runs on the client but any work … --- ## [Pipeline status from Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipeline-status-from-vision/52645)
**Author:** [@greg.krueger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/greg.krueger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipeline-status-from-vision/52645 "2021-11-02T21:14:14Z")
Does anyone know if it’s possible to get details or info about active alarm pipelines into a Vision display? Or is the only way to monitor the pipeline statuses through the Gateway web interface? Are there any scriptin… --- ## [Perspective is difficult to diagnose issues in](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-is-difficult-to-diagnose-issues-in/43444)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-is-difficult-to-diagnose-issues-in/43444 "2021-11-02T21:00:15Z")
I’m finding it quite difficult to diagnose issues in my Perspective projects. For example, I have a View for embedding: Where the Select button opens a popup: Which has a flex repeater that uses this View: I’m… --- ## [PID Data File Type (PLC-5) Not Supported?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pid-data-file-type-plc-5-not-supported/52643)
**Author:** [@mreal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mreal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pid-data-file-type-plc-5-not-supported/52643 "2021-11-02T20:45:35Z")
Does Ignition support PID data file type in PLC-5? I don’t see “PD” folder in the Tag Editor under the device. A little bird told me that Ignition had hold off supporting PD data file type. Just wondering if that is st… --- ## [Ignition for EMS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-for-ems/47131)
**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-for-ems/47131 "2021-11-02T20:42:48Z")
Hi, Ignition has been used in 100's of projects in Energy domain such as Data Canters, Solar, Wind etc. However has anyone used it for Energy Management System application for an electrical distribution system for an in… --- ## [JfreeChart gridlines in the foreground](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfreechart-gridlines-in-the-foreground/52644)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Roy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_Roy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfreechart-gridlines-in-the-foreground/52644 "2021-11-02T20:33:36Z")
I have a classic chart (jfreechart) object that is an XY plot, using the area renderer. Is there some way in the configuration script to draw the domain and range gridlines on top of any area series? I’ve looked a lot, … --- ## [Learning to use the queries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/learning-to-use-the-queries/51005)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/learning-to-use-the-queries/51005 "2021-11-02T20:29:00Z")
query question If I want all the gross count for this month from the second 8 hours in a day to go into a report, how would the query look? If the tag has been resetting every day or every shift, is there a query that … --- ## [Restart Designer required now with gateway split after disconnection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restart-designer-required-now-with-gateway-split-after-disconnection/52605)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restart-designer-required-now-with-gateway-split-after-disconnection/52605 "2021-11-02T19:45:45Z")
So this is new, after splitting out our gateway into 2 gateways with split by front and backend modules, I now get this every\* time I disconnect from the VPN while leaving the Designer open and then reconnecting again. I… --- ## [Row color change in a table when the data value is dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/row-color-change-in-a-table-when-the-data-value-is-dataset/52627)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/row-color-change-in-a-table-when-the-data-value-is-dataset/52627 "2021-11-02T18:45:14Z")
Good day, Im needing help in chaginging this tables row color based off the “Duration” But I am very unsure. Any help will be awesome. Thanks --- ## [Error The coversion from UNKNOWN to UNKNOWN is unsupported](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-the-coversion-from-unknown-to-unknown-is-unsupported/52626)
**Author:** [@antonio.sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/antonio.sanchez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-the-coversion-from-unknown-to-unknown-is-unsupported/52626 "2021-11-02T18:31:43Z")
hello I have the following problem with a script. caused by Exception: Error executing system.db.runPrepUpdate(INSERT INTO PAROS (Linea, Maquina, TipoParo, TiempoParo, Fecha) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?), \[Linea\_ED, \[57… --- ## [Boolean tag in perspective not updating via toggle switch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/boolean-tag-in-perspective-not-updating-via-toggle-switch/52635)
**Author:** [@George\_Gatling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/George_Gatling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/boolean-tag-in-perspective-not-updating-via-toggle-switch/52635 "2021-11-02T17:30:17Z")
Using a National Instruments cRIO which is running an OPC Server. Just getting started with this project and have only 7 tags on the server at the moment. Can add an OPC Client in the gateway and then the Quick Client wo… --- ## [URL Parameters priority](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/url-parameters-priority/52598)
**Author:** [@michael2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/url-parameters-priority/52598 "2021-11-02T16:14:47Z")
Hi, Just wondering how the URL parameters are supposed to work when you have pages that use the same prefix as a page with a URL parameter defined. For example, I have a page that is /page/:param, and some other pages s… --- ## [\[FEATURE\]Add exporting/importing/EAMing of gateway config between connected gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-add-exporting-importing-eaming-of-gateway-config-between-connected-gateways/52484)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-add-exporting-importing-eaming-of-gateway-config-between-connected-gateways/52484 "2021-11-02T14:10:58Z")
I’m starting to use connected gateways more now that one of our projects has grown over time and now we’ve split the architecture into frontend/backend gateways. What has become apparent to me now is that it’s a bit of e… --- ## [Tie Status of a fault bool to whether any fault is active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tie-status-of-a-fault-bool-to-whether-any-fault-is-active/52481)
**Author:** [@markusx1094](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/markusx1094)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tie-status-of-a-fault-bool-to-whether-any-fault-is-active/52481 "2021-10-29T12:38:40Z")
I’ve got 9 PRV fans to tie to and on the maintenance page I would like to tie a fault value to be true if any of the PRV faults are true. I had tried to do this through an expression if statement but all that did was mak… --- ## [Perspective Time-Series Chart time format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-time-series-chart-time-format/52614)
**Author:** [@rolfed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rolfed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-time-series-chart-time-format/52614 "2021-11-02T10:52:03Z")
Quick question for you gurus here. I am using a time-series chart in perspective for one of my views. My data series for this chart is returned in user local time which I convert in a SQL query before building out the se… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=936) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=938)