# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=984 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 985 --- ## [Embedded view auto fit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-view-auto-fit/49243)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-view-auto-fit/49243 "2021-07-28T14:22:10Z")
Hi, Is there a way to auto fit embedded view to delete scroll bars and increase height value like image below ? I use nested embedded views. Thanks. --- ## [Gateway Events - Scheduled Scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-events-scheduled-scripts/49295)
**Author:** [@grodriguez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grodriguez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-events-scheduled-scripts/49295 "2021-07-28T13:15:12Z")
Hi, I’m trying to run a Gateway Scheduled Script that calls a function inside a Script that is define in the Project Library. It works from a button actionperformed script but is not working in the Gateway Scheduled Scr… --- ## [Alarm state changing while inside alarm pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-state-changing-while-inside-alarm-pipeline/12855)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-state-changing-while-inside-alarm-pipeline/12855 "2021-07-28T11:33:20Z")
I have an alarm pipeline that is set up to email users when a tag is alarmed. The problem is, the alarm isn't in the 'active' state for very long. What this can mean is, when there are multiple users to email, the pipeli… --- ## [Client won't open with Redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-wont-open-with-redundancy/49130)
**Author:** [@c.bertulli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.bertulli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-wont-open-with-redundancy/49130 "2021-07-28T08:34:29Z")
Hi All, I've set up two Ignition servers ( 8.0.17 ) for redundancy. Obviously one Master and one Backup. Everything is set up correctly and working fine, except in one case. If the Backup server is down it's impossible… --- ## [Map Transform in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-transform-in-vision/49205)
**Author:** [@guy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-transform-in-vision/49205 "2021-07-28T03:41:20Z")
I have a screen in Vision with a multi state indicator. I want to do a map transform like I would do on Perspective, using a numeric range of values from a property to output a specific color. Can I get a tip on how to d… --- ## [Hi guys, is there any way to create a expression tag to count up with a rate of 1 second based on a boolean value or tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hi-guys-is-there-any-way-to-create-a-expression-tag-to-count-up-with-a-rate-of-1-second-based-on-a-boolean-value-or-tag/49222)
**Author:** [@marcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marcg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hi-guys-is-there-any-way-to-create-a-expression-tag-to-count-up-with-a-rate-of-1-second-based-on-a-boolean-value-or-tag/49222 "2021-07-28T03:20:37Z")
I want to record how long the tag was true, then keep that value and it will increment again when the tag is true again. --- ## [Ignition Designer some view names are in italics?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-some-view-names-are-in-italics/49272)
**Author:** [@wipmover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wipmover)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-some-view-names-are-in-italics/49272 "2021-07-27T21:24:50Z")
In the Ignition Designer, Project Browser. . . Does anyone know why some view names are in italics? --- ## [\[BUG\] Breakpoint View Relative Viewport Height Designer Warning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-breakpoint-view-relative-viewport-height-designer-warning/49270)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-breakpoint-view-relative-viewport-height-designer-warning/49270 "2021-07-27T20:56:14Z")
Setting the height property (under “Position” grouping) for components inside of a Breakpoint view to the relative viewport height (vh) results in the designer highlighting an error on the property. The vh values work c… --- ## [Public Security Level in Vision When using SAML IDP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/public-security-level-in-vision-when-using-saml-idp/49263)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/public-security-level-in-vision-when-using-saml-idp/49263 "2021-07-27T20:21:07Z")
@jspecht I have been looking over this and I don’t see a way but I would like to get verification. For a vision project that uses an identity provider we’d like to have the default login be the equivalent of perspective… --- ## [\[Bug-2651\] Breakpoint Container Not Respecting Tab runWhileHidden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2651-breakpoint-container-not-respecting-tab-runwhilehidden/46816)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2651-breakpoint-container-not-respecting-tab-runwhilehidden/46816 "2021-07-27T20:14:57Z")
Hi, It seems the tab container’s runWhileHidden property is ignored by the breakpoint container. Any views inside will reload on tab change. This happens without any resizing by the browser, simply a tab change causes t… --- ## [How to reference self in event configuration parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-reference-self-in-event-configuration-parameters/49264)
**Author:** [@asher\_hounsell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/asher_hounsell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-reference-self-in-event-configuration-parameters/49264 "2021-07-27T19:30:07Z")
As seen in the image below, is there a way to self reference custom props in the value section (the way seen below does not work) without referencing the specific block to avoid having to change these manually for many m… --- ## [More flexible multi instance wizard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/more-flexible-multi-instance-wizard/5090)
**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/more-flexible-multi-instance-wizard/5090 "2021-07-27T17:41:06Z")
So I was drooling when I found the multi-instance wizard for the data types... but I was a little disappointed. I really like the idea, as I can't tell you how many different Excel sheets I have come up with for doing ju… --- ## [Ignition Edge install on Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-install-on-ubuntu-18-04-5-lts/49250)
**Author:** [@besaliealprince](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/besaliealprince)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-install-on-ubuntu-18-04-5-lts/49250 "2021-07-27T16:56:23Z")
Version: Downloaded Ignition : 8.1.7 - Edge Followed the readme file “Install from zip” When ./ignition.sh start following error --- ## [OK to backup gateway while it's running in production?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ok-to-backup-gateway-while-its-running-in-production/49249)
**Author:** [@wipmover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wipmover)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ok-to-backup-gateway-while-its-running-in-production/49249 "2021-07-27T16:21:26Z")
I recently inherited an Ignition system. I don’t have much (or any real experience) with Ignition. I have a production environment where about a dozen projects are visible in the Ignition designer / Ignition gateway. I… --- ## [Twilio Error Sending Notification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-error-sending-notification/49219)
**Author:** [@mforrest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mforrest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-error-sending-notification/49219 "2021-07-27T16:16:50Z")
Hey there so I am trying to get Twilio working with my company’s alarming system but I just can’t get it to work for the life of me. I have the Twilio trial configured, I have the Twilio account in the Ignition Gateway, … --- ## [Non-trivial click behavior on nested components with \`OnClick\` events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-trivial-click-behavior-on-nested-components-with-onclick-events/49247)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/non-trivial-click-behavior-on-nested-components-with-onclick-events/49247 "2021-07-27T15:42:49Z")
This may be an example of the XY Problem, but I have a situation I'm trying to solve. I'm building a view that uses a Flex Repeater with instances that take a base view (as is normal). Here is what it looks like: Wh… --- ## [Button text disappearing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-text-disappearing/49208)
**Author:** [@jesulona.akinyele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jesulona.akinyele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-text-disappearing/49208 "2021-07-27T15:13:09Z")
I have an “Enter” button which functions as an “Ok/Submit” for a pop-up on my HMI. Occasionally the button’s text disappears and a blank button shows. The button’s scripting still works, but an unfamiliar user might not… --- ## [Shortcut Creation Failed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shortcut-creation-failed/48971)
**Author:** [@benw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shortcut-creation-failed/48971 "2021-07-27T15:01:53Z")
Hi, I’m trying to create a shortcut to a Ignition Perspective project via Perspective Workstation but I always get this error. Am I missing something obvious? Thanks --- ## [Template Repeater Template Display Glitch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-template-display-glitch/49245)
**Author:** [@frank.carney](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/frank.carney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-template-display-glitch/49245 "2021-07-27T15:00:30Z")
I am running a nightly build of 8.1. I need the nightly build due to needing some system.opcua functions. I am having an issue with a template repeater and a template that seems to display incorrectly even though the g… --- ## [Unsure how to install this 3rd party library?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unsure-how-to-install-this-3rd-party-library/31369)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unsure-how-to-install-this-3rd-party-library/31369 "2021-07-27T14:59:15Z")
I know that outside libraries should be installed in the user-lib\\pylib folder of Ignition. However, the one I want to use, python-docx, for making/editing word documents, only seems to have pip-install options, or a .… --- ## [\[IGN-3775\] Translation of placeholder in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-3775-translation-of-placeholder-in-perspective/49237)
**Author:** [@gramesh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gramesh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-3775-translation-of-placeholder-in-perspective/49237 "2021-07-27T14:50:30Z")
I am trying to add Spanish translations in my perspective app. I have a multi-state button when the app opens which allows the user to select which language they want. Most of the texts in Labels, buttons, etc., seem to… --- ## [Breaking up Project with one tag server into two servers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/breaking-up-project-with-one-tag-server-into-two-servers/49011)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/breaking-up-project-with-one-tag-server-into-two-servers/49011 "2021-07-27T14:25:20Z")
I currently have one project with one tag provider on one gateway. Within this project is six identical furnaces. They now want to break it up into one front end gateway, and two backend gateways. The front end gatewa… --- ## [Add leading zeros to multiple values and concatenating them](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-leading-zeros-to-multiple-values-and-concatenating-them/48949)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-leading-zeros-to-multiple-values-and-concatenating-them/48949 "2021-07-27T14:23:02Z")
Hello everyone, For an application I am using a barcode scanner that returns 16 digits numbers like this: 1306048,012,01,0001 This number is going to be stored in a numeric text field and then has to be broken down in… --- ## [Tag Historian Data folder & Tag Groups not populating](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-data-folder-tag-groups-not-populating/49239)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-data-folder-tag-groups-not-populating/49239 "2021-07-27T14:17:37Z")
In what folder does ignition keep all of the tag values when you have a tag historian configured and running? I can’ t seem to find any tags in the auto created folders. I have a tag with the tag history option enabled… --- ## [Ignition Gateway Network common name not Updated after change Gateway name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-network-common-name-not-updated-after-change-gateway-name/49186)
**Author:** [@Yang.Zhao](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yang.Zhao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-network-common-name-not-updated-after-change-gateway-name/49186 "2021-07-27T13:59:37Z")
Hi, I have 2 Ignition Gateways running, let’s say Server1 and Server2. I have successfully established gateway network communication between server 1(outgoing) and server 2(incoming). Due to some reason, I have to upda… --- ## [Passing parameter to pop up window not retained with multiple openWindow calls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameter-to-pop-up-window-not-retained-with-multiple-openwindow-calls/49213)
**Author:** [@jeff.ryan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.ryan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameter-to-pop-up-window-not-retained-with-multiple-openwindow-calls/49213 "2021-07-27T13:14:09Z")
Sorry, a bit of a newbie here yet, if missing something obvious. From a Power Table on a main form, on an onDoubleClick event, I want to capture one column of the row selected on the double click and pass that: RunID =… --- ## [After starting client runtime all tag group has to be restarted :(](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/after-starting-client-runtime-all-tag-group-has-to-be-restarted/49187)
**Author:** [@hewking32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hewking32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/after-starting-client-runtime-all-tag-group-has-to-be-restarted/49187 "2021-07-27T12:09:21Z")
hi I am looking for advise what might be the reason for client not showing the value of the tags until the whole group is restarted which obviously has negative consequences like reseting the value of the tags. Any adv… --- ## [Tag broswer symbol meaing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-broswer-symbol-meaing/49230)
**Author:** [@trishadx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishadx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-broswer-symbol-meaing/49230 "2021-07-27T11:46:13Z")
Hi all I’m looking through my tags in the tag browser and I came across the symbol of a circle diagonally half filled; shown as the 3rd symbol in this photo looking though the manual here, it doesnt include this symbol… --- ## [Best way to find which credential is triggering a failed login log entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-find-which-credential-is-triggering-a-failed-login-log-entry/49210)
**Author:** [@mholmes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-find-which-credential-is-triggering-a-failed-login-log-entry/49210 "2021-07-27T09:32:04Z")
I am reviewing logs and have an appreciable number of entries of “Error attempting client login” on a daily basis. I’m assuming it is a system account since it is happening on a daily basis. What is the best way to find … --- ## [Dynamic font on Dropdown in Template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-font-on-dropdown-in-template/49224)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-font-on-dropdown-in-template/49224 "2021-07-27T06:11:04Z")
Hello There, I’m trying to alter font size dynamically for dropdown in template but not getting any luck. Here’s how I’m doing : Create template parameter : fontSize Create propertyChange script : from java.awt impo… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=983) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?no_subcategories=false&page=985)