# Ignition

**URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=964

[Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md)

**Page:** 965

---

## [Time series chart, how do i use historical data if I require an indirect tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-how-do-i-use-historical-data-if-i-require-an-indirect-tag/41796)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-how-do-i-use-historical-data-if-i-require-an-indirect-tag/41796 "2021-09-08T17:49:02Z")

</div>

I have a time series chart, I’m assuming I’m using the proper one. I’m coming from vision and was using the easy chart. When I try to use the tag history on the data binding I can only do a direct tag, no possible way …

---

## [Modify the Ack Notes on a already acked alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modify-the-ack-notes-on-a-already-acked-alarm/50725)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@yudan.zhang.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yudan.zhang.1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modify-the-ack-notes-on-a-already-acked-alarm/50725 "2021-09-08T17:16:30Z")

</div>

Hi, I am looking for a way to modify the ack notes on an already acked alarm, or find a way to add a note to an alarm that we can modify without needing to desactivate the alarm. Any idea would be appreciated.

---

## [Two Gateways on the same PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-gateways-on-the-same-pc/50718)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@rrebro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrebro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-gateways-on-the-same-pc/50718 "2021-09-08T15:29:53Z")

</div>

Is there a way to host two gateways on the same PC?

---

## [Designer crash - launched from designer launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-crash-launched-from-designer-launcher/50713)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-crash-launched-from-designer-launcher/50713 "2021-09-08T14:25:30Z")

</div>

Hi All I’ve ran into this issue quite a few times now and thought I’ll reach out for some help. When I launch a designer (for ignition 8.1) through the designer launcher (1.1.5) and try to save the project I get this sc…

---

## [How can I create my own log-in page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-create-my-own-log-in-page/41506)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@retinder.labana](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/retinder.labana)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-create-my-own-log-in-page/41506 "2021-09-08T14:09:54Z")

</div>

I am using Ignition 8.1 and I wanted to know if it is possible to customize the log in page or if it is possible to create your work log in page in perspective. I have this but it doesnt work the way I would like it t…

---

## [system.alarm.queryStatus does not seem to honor includeShelved=True](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-does-not-seem-to-honor-includeshelved-true/50675)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@nathan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-does-not-seem-to-honor-includeshelved-true/50675 "2021-09-08T13:36:26Z")

</div>

I recently updated to 8.1.9 and system.alarm.queryStatus doesn’t seem to honor includeShelved=True anymore. I did a simple experiment by running a query in the script console before and after shelving: a = system.alarm.…

---

## [Gateway Scripting Project Not Working - Modules Not Found](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripting-project-not-working-modules-not-found/50705)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@chris.morris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.morris)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripting-project-not-working-modules-not-found/50705 "2021-09-08T12:33:45Z")

</div>

I am unable to access my scripts in my project that is defined as my “Gateway Scripting Project” from other projects. I am running Ignition 8.1.1. In my Gateway Settings I have the project defined: I have some scrip…

---

## [Export to CSV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-csv/5925)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-csv/5925 "2021-09-08T10:47:28Z")

</div>

Hello. I have a problem with exporting table data to CSV file. In a windows I have a table, which shows data from PostgreSQL database. The last column (povprecni) is decimal number. Then I have a button to export …

---

## [Styling numeric display suffix or prefix without multiple label components?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/styling-numeric-display-suffix-or-prefix-without-multiple-label-components/50690)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@eberly88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eberly88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/styling-numeric-display-suffix-or-prefix-without-multiple-label-components/50690 "2021-09-08T02:25:57Z")

</div>

I’ve been using format transform on my label bindings to create a suffix for some of my tags but ran into a situation where I would like to add different styling to the suffix or prefix. I was able to do it two differen…

---

## [AlarmShelf gateway log error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarmshelf-gateway-log-error/50688)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarmshelf-gateway-log-error/50688 "2021-09-08T02:02:46Z")

</div>

AlarmShelf gateway log error: at com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.alarming.AlarmShelf.removeExpiredPaths(AlarmShelf.java:148) vision UDT tag :

---

## [Ignition Docker Networking for BACnet Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-docker-networking-for-bacnet-devices/50649)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@weitang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weitang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-docker-networking-for-bacnet-devices/50649 "2021-09-07T05:03:28Z")

</div>

I am trying out the Docker version of ignition. However, I faced trouble with the connecting Local and Remote BACnet Devices. Furthermore, there are close to no documentation on this. Would appreciate any help on this …

---

## [How to Get Popup Trigger on Numeric Text field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-popup-trigger-on-numeric-text-field/50662)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-popup-trigger-on-numeric-text-field/50662 "2021-09-07T22:20:48Z")

</div>

Hello There, I am looking to create a popup menu when right clicked on numeric text field. I see a \* popupTrigger property on mouseClicked but not sure how to invoke in windows. Thanks for any help in advance

---

## [Getting at underlying data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-at-underlying-data/50676)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kfoldesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kfoldesi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-at-underlying-data/50676 "2021-09-07T20:43:56Z")

</div>

Server side code on an event: Srvr = "SIMATIC.S7-1500.OPC-UA.Application:PLC" Pth = 'nsu=http://www.siemens.com/simatic-s7-opcua;s="BatchDB"."Data"' DB1\_Data = system.opc.readValue(Srvr, Pth) MyMsg = DB1\_Data.getValue()…

---

## [Perspective Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-error/50667)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@JR7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JR7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-error/50667 "2021-09-07T19:21:56Z")

</div>

Hi All, I’m a newbie on perspective app so i’m not familiar with some error. Is anyone know what’s wrong with my pie chart because it just show Data Invalid. Check logs for details. I checked the data on the pie chart…

---

## [Arduino Mega 2560 to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arduino-mega-2560-to-ignition/50677)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mpeasley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mpeasley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arduino-mega-2560-to-ignition/50677 "2021-09-07T18:49:23Z")

</div>

I’ve been tasked to connect an Arduino to Ignition via ModBus TCP. It attempts to connect but fails and does not report to the log. We have tried setting the arduino up as server and client, and the IP Address and port …

---

## [Docker Swarm (arm) Gateway Cannot Start](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-swarm-arm-gateway-cannot-start/45346)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jaredcol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jaredcol)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-swarm-arm-gateway-cannot-start/45346 "2021-09-07T18:27:29Z")

</div>

I’m trying to run the ignition docker image on a docker swarm (arm/v7 processors). networks: ignet: external: name: ignet services: distributor: environment: GATEWAY\_ADMIN\_PASSWORD: password …

---

## [Security 2734: Update BouncyCastle Status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-2734-update-bouncycastle-status/50672)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@dferrie1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dferrie1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-2734-update-bouncycastle-status/50672 "2021-09-07T16:53:05Z")

</div>

Hello, Is this issues resolved in the 8.1.9 release? We’re still experiencing client restarts with the PDF Viewer. ChangeLogs Thanks!

---

## [Syntax Error on Token: 'BOUND CONST'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/syntax-error-on-token-bound-const/46989)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@joelle.rennick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joelle.rennick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/syntax-error-on-token-bound-const/46989 "2021-09-07T15:43:12Z")

</div>

Hello! I am trying to animate a component so that it will change colour based off the status of a tag. I don’t think I am doing it the best way… Right now, I have a Data Type of this tag with different type structures bo…

---

## [Get image size (pixels) by a url](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-image-size-pixels-by-a-url/50643)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@deforder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deforder)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-image-size-pixels-by-a-url/50643 "2021-09-07T15:38:25Z")

</div>

Good day! Is it possible to get the image size (in pixels) from url (web or “/system/images/…”) in scripts? Thanks in advance.

---

## [Create binding programatically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-binding-programatically/33360)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@iscrac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iscrac)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-binding-programatically/33360 "2021-09-07T15:17:17Z")

</div>

Hi! How to set binding via scripts? I need markers have to change its colors when something happens (Alarm for example) I know how to set binding via hands, but I need to do it via script! Please help me ASAP …

---

## [8.1 -- Designer hanging up on launch/slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-designer-hanging-up-on-launch-slow/40564)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@kirsten.chambers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kirsten.chambers)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-designer-hanging-up-on-launch-slow/40564 "2021-09-07T12:01:04Z")

</div>

After upgrading from 8.0.14 to 8.1, I’m having some trouble opening and using the designer. However, these problems only happen when I’m trying to use the designer on any device other than the host machine. Everything w…

---

## [Named Query Last Triggred time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-last-triggred-time/50656)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-last-triggred-time/50656 "2021-09-07T11:43:13Z")

</div>

Scene: I am fetching some data of multiple stations from SAP via named query. In one of query I am checking if COUNT(\*) \>0 where current time \> currentTime-15mins. I am polling this query every 15 mins. There is a buzze…

---

## [Xlsxwriter not working in ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xlsxwriter-not-working-in-ignition-8/50590)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ndani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ndani)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xlsxwriter-not-working-in-ignition-8/50590 "2021-09-07T11:09:53Z")

</div>

Hello All, I have scheduled reports , that goes out on clients ftps server in .xlsx format. I was using .xlsxlibrary to convert .csv to .xlsx. (ignition 7.9) But same script is not working in ignition 8.1. Can anybody …

---

## [Designer: Alarm Journal Event time not showing the time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-alarm-journal-event-time-not-showing-the-time/50654)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@trishadx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishadx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-alarm-journal-event-time-not-showing-the-time/50654 "2021-09-07T10:02:29Z")

</div>

Hi guys, I’ve using the component “Alarm Journal” for my designer project. It seems to be storing my alarm history just fine, however the event time only shows the date and not the actual time stamp. on my alarm status …

---

## [Triggers in audit table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggers-in-audit-table/50653)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@andrei\_p](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrei_p)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggers-in-audit-table/50653 "2021-09-07T08:01:50Z")

</div>

Hi, I would like to create some database triggers in for the audit table, but I am wondering whether the auto-create / verification function is going to interfere with these later down the track? Anyone know to what ex…

---

## [Puzzle: what is the right FlexContainer / FlexRepeater configuration for a header?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/puzzle-what-is-the-right-flexcontainer-flexrepeater-configuration-for-a-header/50584)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@321liftoff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/321liftoff)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/puzzle-what-is-the-right-flexcontainer-flexrepeater-configuration-for-a-header/50584 "2021-09-07T06:39:43Z")

</div>

I’m trying to use a Flex Repeater in a header. The flex repeater should be the left-most item in the FlexView and other items in the header should be aligned next to it. This is why I chose the “row” direction for the …

---

## [Missing tags in powerchart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-tags-in-powerchart/50638)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-tags-in-powerchart/50638 "2021-09-06T10:04:41Z")

</div>

Hello folks, I’m having an issue where not all tags are available in the powerchart browser. Actually, a full folder is missing. I have to say I’m not super comfortable with all this, so my bet is there is a misconfigur…

---

## [.svg change colour to all paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-change-colour-to-all-paths/50637)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@corey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/corey)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-change-colour-to-all-paths/50637 "2021-09-06T09:49:19Z")

</div>

I have a svg that has around 200 paths that are grouped. I want to change the colour of the svg with say a status tag. I normally use the customise feature and bind to a custom property. But to do this with the svg would…

---

## [No Launch-able Vision Projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-launch-able-vision-projects/50593)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@taguililla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taguililla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-launch-able-vision-projects/50593 "2021-09-06T07:21:12Z")

</div>

Hello, good morning. I have the next problem when I try to add new project to Vision Launch. I have checked the project propertie “Hide From Launcher” and it is disable, I have a main windows to start and the inheritab…

---

## [How to create a TAG from a Named query result?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-a-tag-from-a-named-query-result/50632)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@batman01793](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batman01793)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-a-tag-from-a-named-query-result/50632 "2021-09-05T19:03:15Z")

</div>

Hi all, so background : I have a Mitsubishi PLC connected to a Redlion CR3000 HMI This has been an off line machine so far. I have connected the CR3000 to ignition using OPCUA (redlion cr3000 acting as a server & a clie…

[Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=963)

[Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=965)
