# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=943 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 944 --- ## [Ghost Parameters poping up in view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ghost-parameters-poping-up-in-view/52235)
**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ghost-parameters-poping-up-in-view/52235 "2021-10-22T09:28:00Z")
Guys I have been dealing with this annoying bug where paramters from a different view is poping up in a new view that I create.Am I missing something and are others see this same issue? Below is a demostration of the bu… --- ## [New to ignition perspective Mobile Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-to-ignition-perspective-mobile-interface/52234)
**Author:** [@yifeiliu08](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yifeiliu08)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-to-ignition-perspective-mobile-interface/52234 "2021-10-22T08:27:11Z")
I just start to learn the perspective module working on mobile phone, this is very new for me, upside is my mobile phone app version. question 1: My iphone is 12Pro, when I open the app, there are still some pace is … --- ## [High dpi/scale factor issues with message box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-dpi-scale-factor-issues-with-message-box/52208)
**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-dpi-scale-factor-issues-with-message-box/52208 "2021-10-22T01:18:39Z")
So we are in the process of making sure that our systems are as flexible as possible for our customers, and one things we are noticing is that confirmation boxes aren’t being scaled properly when a scale factor is on the… --- ## [Unseen Voice Overlay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unseen-voice-overlay/52226)
**Author:** [@mark.talaese](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mark.talaese)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unseen-voice-overlay/52226 "2021-10-22T00:55:52Z")
Cannot seem to find any information about what could possibly be causing this overlay to appear. Customer has said it’s only appeared this one time. Never before and never since. Can anyone please help? --- ## [Perspective Chat Box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-chat-box/51704)
**Author:** [@PrestonS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PrestonS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-chat-box/51704 "2021-10-21T20:32:30Z")
I am trying to figure out the best way to have a webpage to allow technicians to ask questions(Troubleshooting) and engineers to respond through a perspective page. --- ## [Power Chart missing "important" values?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-missing-important-values/50911)
**Author:** [@kirsten.chambers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kirsten.chambers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-missing-important-values/50911 "2021-10-21T20:03:57Z")
Hi all, Some of our users have noticed some missing values of interest while using the power chart. Here’s an example: on the 10th, there’s a large drop in the value of this tag: However, depending on the timeframe… --- ## [Using the Gateway Command-line Utility to transfer license between environments](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-gateway-command-line-utility-to-transfer-license-between-environments/52223)
**Author:** [@WildBill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WildBill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-gateway-command-line-utility-to-transfer-license-between-environments/52223 "2021-10-21T18:45:33Z")
We want to develop some .bat script to help us transfer a licence from one machine to another and back and forth in an automated way. For continuous deployment and Q/A. How feasible is this? Are there any others that ha… --- ## [Report Simple Table Gridlines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-simple-table-gridlines/14567)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-simple-table-gridlines/14567 "2021-10-21T18:19:18Z")
How do I get rid of the gridlines in a Report Simple Table? You do it with the Stroke "hidden" setting on a regular table. This does not work on the simple table. Setting opacity to zero hides the contents too which I do… --- ## [PLC-5 Communications via Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-5-communications-via-gateway/52222)
**Author:** [@careyh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/careyh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc-5-communications-via-gateway/52222 "2021-10-21T18:08:08Z")
Has any one successfully communicated to an AB PLC-5 with Ignition through an ethernet to serial gateway/Mux/TS ? I am looking to communicate through a SCADALink IP-100. --- ## [Edit UDT property with script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-udt-property-with-script/52183)
**Author:** [@eric.stricklin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eric.stricklin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-udt-property-with-script/52183 "2021-10-21T17:48:24Z")
I’m trying to edit a nested UDT property from a script, in 8.1.9. I’m simply trying to enable this nested udt instance. Here is an example of what I’m trying to do. path = '\[myprovider\]myfirstudt/mysecondudt' parent\_p… --- ## [Select query return null only when I add TimeStamp column](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-query-return-null-only-when-i-add-timestamp-column/52214)
**Author:** [@MED](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MED)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-query-return-null-only-when-i-add-timestamp-column/52214 "2021-10-21T17:48:21Z")
Hello experts! I’m new with ignition. I’m trying to practice some named query for training purpose. I set connection with MS SQL server database and I was able to get data using SELECT named query. My problem is when I … --- ## [Not able to pull the data after 1 pm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-pull-the-data-after-1-pm/52114)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-pull-the-data-after-1-pm/52114 "2021-10-21T17:42:23Z")
Hello, I have a weird problem here. In my perspective view, I am able to pull the data to my table before 12.59 pm but not for 1 pm and after that. I have no idea what is the problem here. Have you encountered such a th… --- ## [Aren't these threads the very definition of "TAGS"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arent-these-threads-the-very-definition-of-tags/52213)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arent-these-threads-the-very-definition-of-tags/52213 "2021-10-21T16:11:22Z")
If you go to the Ignition Gateway → Status → Threads, it gives you a list of which threads are currently running like a process list. It categorizes them all, and provides up top a graph of how much processing is being u… --- ## [Anyone use MigLayout to dynamically make a screen at runtime?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-use-miglayout-to-dynamically-make-a-screen-at-runtime/52180)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-use-miglayout-to-dynamically-make-a-screen-at-runtime/52180 "2021-10-21T14:51:20Z")
I assume this will only work with vision but it’d be nice to be wrong. I’ve been doing work with Swing directly in an attempt to learn java and I’ve been using MigLayout which has been really nice. I was wondering if t… --- ## [How to remove hover built in hover effect for buttons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-hover-built-in-hover-effect-for-buttons/52191)
**Author:** [@ToMakPo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ToMakPo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-hover-built-in-hover-effect-for-buttons/52191 "2021-10-21T14:36:59Z")
How do I remove the built in hover effect on the buttons? --- ## [Add style and value to json script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-style-and-value-to-json-script/52158)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-style-and-value-to-json-script/52158 "2021-10-21T13:26:21Z")
Hello all, I am trying to change a dataset to json dataset with this script, I used this script in script transform section of a data property bininding: py\_data = system.dataset.toPyDataSet(value) data = \[\] headers… --- ## [Creating UDT raw. structure query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-udt-raw-structure-query/52154)
**Author:** [@trishadx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishadx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-udt-raw-structure-query/52154 "2021-10-21T13:25:07Z")
Hi guys I’ve created some UDT’s in designer using the tool. I’ve got quite a few more UDT’s to do, that all have a long list of different Booleans. I’m looking to create an excel sheet where i can paste the UDT structur… --- ## [Find can't find something in perspective session property change script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-cant-find-something-in-perspective-session-property-change-script/52163)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-cant-find-something-in-perspective-session-property-change-script/52163 "2021-10-21T13:22:14Z")
Hi, I have been using the find function to do some debug. Trying to find a place where I am updating a line in a SQL Server database. I only find one place where I am doing this, which I already determined I haven’t b… --- ## [How to set an expression tag to not change on false](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-set-an-expression-tag-to-not-change-on-false/51983)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-set-an-expression-tag-to-not-change-on-false/51983 "2021-10-21T13:16:23Z")
if true, I change the value, but on false, I don’t want to change the value. I am not sure how to make it not change though. Throws an error with “if (condition ,true)” without the false condition. Throws an error if … --- ## [Loading screen/gif during script execution](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-screen-gif-during-script-execution/48976)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-screen-gif-during-script-execution/48976 "2021-10-21T12:53:32Z")
Hi, In my perspective project, I created som transform scripts in charts to get a lot of data from my DB. These actions can last between 5 to 10 seconds. Is it possible to show a loading screen or hourglass pointer to … --- ## [Import translation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-translation/52181)
**Author:** [@laurie.croteau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/laurie.croteau)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-translation/52181 "2021-10-21T12:28:11Z")
Hi, I need to translate a lot of string and I tried to do it in .xml file. I have export all my translation and I add at the end my new translation (in english and in french, in separated file). However, I can’t import … --- ## [How can I get the count and details of Vision clients open from script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-count-and-details-of-vision-clients-open-from-script/52194)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-count-and-details-of-vision-clients-open-from-script/52194 "2021-10-21T08:58:39Z")
I’m basically looking to get the detail that’s available on the gateway webpage for number of Vision clients open, similarly to the Perspective system.perspective.getSessionInfo(). There are no system functions that I c… --- ## [How to fix TypeError: Unable to convert row 1, column 3 to type class java.lang.Integer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-fix-typeerror-unable-to-convert-row-1-column-3-to-type-class-java-lang-integer/52186)
**Author:** [@jill.zhao](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jill.zhao)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-fix-typeerror-unable-to-convert-row-1-column-3-to-type-class-java-lang-integer/52186 "2021-10-21T08:13:52Z")
Hi I write the function to create a tag , I have test the script, I have successful get two output, but when I try the third input, it said : File "\", line 1, in \ File "\", l… --- ## [Auto Kill Switch Script RAM and/or Timeout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-kill-switch-script-ram-and-or-timeout/52197)
**Author:** [@jespinmartin1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jespinmartin1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-kill-switch-script-ram-and-or-timeout/52197 "2021-10-21T07:55:16Z")
Hi all, I’ve been wondering if killing a script/Gateway Scope can be canceled further than manual action hitting on “Cancel”. and do it automatically I think is simple to implement a self.interrupt with ScriptManage… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Native launcher not starting under Zulu built in JRE linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-native-launcher-not-starting-under-zulu-built-in-jre-linux/52196)
**Author:** [@gekkoman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gekkoman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-native-launcher-not-starting-under-zulu-built-in-jre-linux/52196 "2021-10-21T04:05:57Z")
Installing native client (linux 64bit arch) on a small format PC (AMD Ryzen 3 4300U/Video baked in AMD Renoir) Ignition 7.9.18 ( b2021062913) Cannot start client on X (xorg version 1.20.13-2) if I use the ignition supp… --- ## [PI connecting path - ignition master or edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pi-connecting-path-ignition-master-or-edge/52199)
**Author:** [@YL\_Synergy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YL_Synergy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pi-connecting-path-ignition-master-or-edge/52199 "2021-10-21T02:53:24Z")
Hi there, what is ignition’s recommendation of the connecting path to OSI PI historian? We have a central Master gateway and a few edge gateway connecting to the central master. where would be the recommended path to con… --- ## [Best Perspective component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-perspective-component/52178)
**Author:** [@user59](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user59)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-perspective-component/52178 "2021-10-21T00:32:01Z")
What is the best Perspective component to show the On/Off status of a devce? --- ## [Main script location for multiple gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/main-script-location-for-multiple-gateways/52179)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/main-script-location-for-multiple-gateways/52179 "2021-10-21T00:18:06Z")
I have a frontend gateway housing a perspective project and a backend gateway housing the connection to a database and a connection to the plc. There will be another backend gateway housing connection to a database and … --- ## [Perspective Table Row Wrap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-row-wrap/44401)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-row-wrap/44401 "2021-10-20T18:14:07Z")
8.1.2 - Is there a way to prevent data from causing wrap within a Perspective Table cell? I looked at this thread and tried using the height property and also textOverflow: clip, but that just squished everything ins… --- ## [Vertically center popup but fixed X position](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vertically-center-popup-but-fixed-x-position/52161)
**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vertically-center-popup-but-fixed-x-position/52161 "2021-10-20T17:54:00Z")
Using Windows and Ignition 8.1 I have a navigation popup that due to animation can’t be a docked window, and I need to set the popup location to a fixed X position (0), but vertically centered in the screen. I’m openin… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=942) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=944)