# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1008 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1009 --- ## [What is the right way to utilize 'system.util.execute' to execute a shell srtipt in Linux?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-right-way-to-utilize-system-util-execute-to-execute-a-shell-srtipt-in-linux/47541)
**Author:** [@Jay\_L](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jay_L)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-right-way-to-utilize-system-util-execute-to-execute-a-shell-srtipt-in-linux/47541 "2021-06-08T09:05:50Z")
Hey Guys: I have a python file and a shell file which are both executable and their folders are readable in the hierarchy, all of which are created under root user. The problem is, I used a messagehandler to pass the c… --- ## [Marquee Mode : hover over template repeater to stop scrolling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/marquee-mode-hover-over-template-repeater-to-stop-scrolling/47537)
**Author:** [@isaias.berhe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/isaias.berhe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/marquee-mode-hover-over-template-repeater-to-stop-scrolling/47537 "2021-06-08T02:25:03Z")
I am trying to stop the marquee mode scrolling when a client user hovers over anywhere inside a template repeater. This is to allow a user to pause the scrolling and lets say read data via mouseover,etc. How can i accomp… --- ## [Transaction Groups and identifying bottleneck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-and-identifying-bottleneck/46594)
**Author:** [@michael](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-and-identifying-bottleneck/46594 "2021-06-07T23:06:09Z")
I’m looking for some guidance on how to narrow in on the cause for Transaction Groups to regularly take much longer than normal to execute. Some details: OPC data mode: Read. Timer values distributed at 204, 210, 214, … --- ## [\[Bug-1276\] Using Expression transform inside Expression Structure binding type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-1276-using-expression-transform-inside-expression-structure-binding-type/46743)
**Author:** [@ToMakPo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ToMakPo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-1276-using-expression-transform-inside-expression-structure-binding-type/46743 "2021-06-07T21:46:09Z")
How do I use use the values passed into the transform? I’ve tried: {value}.format {value.format} {value\\format} {value/format} jsonGet({value}, 'format') jsonGet(jsonFormat({value}), "format") Nothing I’ve will get… --- ## [\[1276\] How to access key values of property bound to object value?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/1276-how-to-access-key-values-of-property-bound-to-object-value/43653)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/1276-how-to-access-key-values-of-property-bound-to-object-value/43653 "2021-06-07T21:44:58Z")
I have an object property that’s essentially just a dictionary that I’ve bound another property to. How can I access the key values in an expression binding? I’ve tried using jsonGet({value}, 'min') but it says error. A… --- ## [Ignition Script - identify the Initial execution](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-script-identify-the-initial-execution/47528)
**Author:** [@sclpoon2011](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sclpoon2011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-script-identify-the-initial-execution/47528 "2021-06-07T19:10:18Z")
Hi, I have a display time based script to assign the following Stored Procedure input parameter to None initially (1st execution). prodFamilyCode = None call = system.db.createSProcCall(“dbo.spLocal\_EY\_OpEx\_Get\_T1\_PM\_… --- ## [Finding size of table and current row index script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-size-of-table-and-current-row-index-script/47530)
**Author:** [@joelle.rennick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joelle.rennick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-size-of-table-and-current-row-index-script/47530 "2021-06-07T21:27:59Z")
Hello! I have a table called “Interlock” with three columns. The data is coming from a tag called “Interlock”. I have it set up so that I can pass in a tag path and the table will show the information in the interlock s… --- ## [Error deleting partition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-deleting-partition/12149)
**Author:** [@DavidWisely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DavidWisely)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-deleting-partition/12149 "2021-06-07T20:59:31Z")
Hi All, I keep getting all these errors in the System Console as shown here: \[attachment=0\]Trend Errors.jpg\[/attachment\] The partitions don't exist! Is there any way I can stop these messages appearing? They are clog… --- ## [(Security issue?) Gateway doesn't time out on pipeline test page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-issue-gateway-doesnt-time-out-on-pipeline-test-page/47531)
**Author:** [@Cory.grube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory.grube)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-issue-gateway-doesnt-time-out-on-pipeline-test-page/47531 "2021-06-07T20:43:39Z")
Ignition 8.1.7 I noticed when I leave a tab on the Alarming\>Notification\>Test Pipelines and Notification Profiles... page of the gateway, my session never times out. I can freely access other pages in the gateway config… --- ## [\[bug-2741\]Cannot edit column attributes data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2741-cannot-edit-column-attributes-data/47525)
**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Troy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2741-cannot-edit-column-attributes-data/47525 "2021-06-07T20:12:58Z")
v7.9.3 I added a column to a power table but I cannot add a new row to the Column Attribute dataset. I click the add row button but nothing happens and the dataset editor freezes, clicking OK closes the window and does … --- ## [Siemens String Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-string-tag/46163)
**Author:** [@trusk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trusk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-string-tag/46163 "2021-06-07T18:34:05Z")
Hello, I am replacing an existing iFix4.0 system with a new Ignition 8.1 platform. The existing iFix system has a text (TX) tag with address DB103.DBB 4U and the value of that tag is “Vz”. I am trying to create a strin… --- ## [Read byte to ascii characters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-byte-to-ascii-characters/23370)
**Author:** [@jmr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-byte-to-ascii-characters/23370 "2021-06-07T18:33:26Z")
I have a machine that is storing the part number in the plc from address DBB10 to DBB59. Each character is stored as a byte. I want to be able to convert to character and combine to create a single tag called Partno. Ho… --- ## [Message Handler Dedicated Event Threading - 8.1.5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handler-dedicated-event-threading-8-1-5/47237)
**Author:** [@Bronzebeard62](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bronzebeard62)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handler-dedicated-event-threading-8-1-5/47237 "2021-06-07T18:06:54Z")
I have approximately 15 message handlers in one of my projects, I used message handlers so that I could use tag event scripts to call local project scripts. This was a choice made so that I could use a single Ignition pr… --- ## [Flex View with Scroll Bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-view-with-scroll-bar/47477)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-view-with-scroll-bar/47477 "2021-06-07T17:08:56Z")
I have a screen with 5 repeaters on it. The instances in the repeater grow depending on the number instances in each repeater. This works great when the number of instances in each repeater is small but when its large … --- ## [Cannot find client events in Ignition 8.1.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-find-client-events-in-ignition-8-1-6/47520)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-find-client-events-in-ignition-8-1-6/47520 "2021-06-07T14:32:45Z")
Hello everyone, I am using Ignition 8.1.6 and I am not able to find Client Events. Does this option available in this version? Thank you! --- ## [Translation Management from Vision client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-management-from-vision-client/47505)
**Author:** [@vasanth.p](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vasanth.p)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-management-from-vision-client/47505 "2021-06-07T14:18:16Z")
There is a need for us to create the application in English The translation for each specific terms will be done by the users from the client. Using the system functions system.util.modifyTranslation system.util.tran… --- ## [Tree: make a click on a folder's label expand it](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-make-a-click-on-a-folders-label-expand-it/47396)
**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-make-a-click-on-a-folders-label-expand-it/47396 "2021-06-07T12:10:33Z")
Hello folks, I have a tree. It’s a beautiful tree. But the handles are tiny, and I’d like to make it easier for my users to expand a folder, by clicking on the folder’s label. Can it be done ? Thanks and good day to y… --- ## [Gateway scripts not executing the first time the tag value change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripts-not-executing-the-first-time-the-tag-value-change/47513)
**Author:** [@anna.forsberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/anna.forsberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripts-not-executing-the-first-time-the-tag-value-change/47513 "2021-06-07T11:17:05Z")
Hi, After we upgraded our servers last week from Ignition 8.1.3 to 8.1.6 we have had some trouble with gateway scripts not executing the first time the tag value changes. Example: If ‘Tag1’ is False and then changes to… --- ## [How to Make a Customized Login Page in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-a-customized-login-page-in-perspective/47027)
**Author:** [@Jay\_L](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jay_L)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-a-customized-login-page-in-perspective/47027 "2021-06-07T09:56:48Z")
As we know, the official loin page in Persepctive looks like this: The problem is that now I wanna make a customized login page with the url of ‘/’, if my home page is ‘/home’, then when I first open the browser and… --- ## [How can I override or add to a Perspective Style within a custom theme?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-override-or-add-to-a-perspective-style-within-a-custom-theme/40515)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-override-or-add-to-a-perspective-style-within-a-custom-theme/40515 "2021-06-07T09:13:13Z")
I’m just trying to learn what’s possible, so I have a Perspective Style defined that adds a background colour and border. My test style Ignition path is: Test/Style 01 I want to add a filter effect to it, so I added th… --- ## [Client Vision Login and password problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-vision-login-and-password-problem/47500)
**Author:** [@ks\_soltec](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ks_soltec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-vision-login-and-password-problem/47500 "2021-06-07T08:43:54Z")
Were I can set Username and Password to access to Client Vision ? I have put them in the project properties, but Client Vision dont read it Thanks --- ## [\[Feature\] Designer Esc Key To Move Up Through Nested Containers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-designer-esc-key-to-move-up-through-nested-containers/47494)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-designer-esc-key-to-move-up-through-nested-containers/47494 "2021-06-06T16:22:26Z")
I often find myself hitting the Esc key when I have a nested object selected in the Designer, even though it doesn’t do anything (apparently my brain is pretty slow at learning this…). Not sure if it is feasible, but it… --- ## [\[Bug\] Designer keeps closing script files when editing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-designer-keeps-closing-script-files-when-editing/46630)
**Author:** [@jan.kriz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jan.kriz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-designer-keeps-closing-script-files-when-editing/46630 "2021-06-06T15:26:44Z")
Hi, The Designer keeps closing the script file I’m currently editing (In Scripting/Project Library), for no apparent reason. I honestly can’t say what triggers it - sometimes I type, sometimes I’m just reading the code… --- ## [Historic tag Alias](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historic-tag-alias/47488)
**Author:** [@Adriaan.leRoux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adriaan.leRoux)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historic-tag-alias/47488 "2021-06-06T13:35:06Z")
I would really appreciate being able to show “human friendly” names in the powerchart’s tag browser There’s already a request for this, I want this to get more exposure, hence the post https://ideas.inductiveautomation… --- ## [Perspective: run script when View is fully loaded](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-run-script-when-view-is-fully-loaded/47493)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-run-script-when-view-is-fully-loaded/47493 "2021-06-05T23:52:52Z")
What is the best way to run a script once the entire View has loaded, params, components, tag subscriptions and all? Is this possible at the moment? Additionally, what about at least when all View params are loaded? Th… --- ## [dateArithmetic({Root Container.DatePicker.date} and PopupCalendar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datearithmetic-root-container-datepicker-date-and-popupcalendar/47487)
**Author:** [@tohhy-pm17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tohhy-pm17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datearithmetic-root-container-datepicker-date-and-popupcalendar/47487 "2021-06-05T08:41:41Z")
Hi guys, have a good days. First of all, may I know that what is the actual function of dateArithmetic Root Container and PopupCalendar ? My project is a Perspective Project. It is possible to use the coding above t… --- ## [\[FEATURE-2707\] Designer: Display time saved in status bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-2707-designer-display-time-saved-in-status-bar/47268)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-2707-designer-display-time-saved-in-status-bar/47268 "2021-06-04T22:07:38Z")
v8.1.5 This is regarding the “Project saved” text in the Designer status bar when you save a project. It would be good to see the actual time that the project was saved here as well, as this text stays until something o… --- ## [How to Reference Boolean Array in KEPServer Equivalent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-reference-boolean-array-in-kepserver-equivalent/47373)
**Author:** [@larryjones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/larryjones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-reference-boolean-array-in-kepserver-equivalent/47373 "2021-06-04T21:22:58Z")
I’m using Ignition to get PLC tags through the GE Industrial Gateway OPC Server which is the equivalent of the KEPServer OPC UA server. The OPC server is configured with a tag that is a Boolean array. I’m trying to fig… --- ## [SQL Server DateTime column showing 34 minute offset depending on what computer it's viewed on](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-datetime-column-showing-34-minute-offset-depending-on-what-computer-its-viewed-on/47437)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-server-datetime-column-showing-34-minute-offset-depending-on-what-computer-its-viewed-on/47437 "2021-06-04T19:30:35Z")
So I have a SQL Server database where one table includes two columns, ‘StartTime’ and ‘EndTime’ which are both ‘DateTime’ type columns. I fully tested it, and wherever I viewed the query, everything looked fine. …that … --- ## [\[Question\] Vision System Flags not working (?) with Client Event Startup and Shutdown Scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-vision-system-flags-not-working-with-client-event-startup-and-shutdown-scripts/47465)
**Author:** [@edward.fowler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.fowler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-vision-system-flags-not-working-with-client-event-startup-and-shutdown-scripts/47465 "2021-06-04T18:37:55Z")
I created a project script the adds a row to a dataset and sets the columns text…this works fine, I tested it with a button in the Designer in Preview mode and from a Client window via a button script. The script name i… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1007) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1009)