# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1022 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1023 --- ## [Mixing Ignition major versions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mixing-ignition-major-versions/46496)
**Author:** [@drojas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drojas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mixing-ignition-major-versions/46496 "2021-05-07T23:10:26Z")
Does anyone know if you can have an Ignition (or Edge) 8.0 remote gateway connect and work well with Ignition 7.9 central gateway? Will tags and alarms transfer automagically? I don’t know if the differences between Ta… --- ## [Post to webdev using file upload component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/post-to-webdev-using-file-upload-component/46448)
**Author:** [@sbranson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sbranson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/post-to-webdev-using-file-upload-component/46448 "2021-05-07T21:41:10Z")
Is there a way to save a pdf from a view to webdev using the file upload component? I was trying to use the system.file.writeFile command and it said it was successful (no errors) but the file never showed up. code use… --- ## [Bacnet port status: open|filtered unknown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-port-status-open-filtered-unknown/46209)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-port-status-open-filtered-unknown/46209 "2021-05-07T21:39:16Z")
We have known IP addresses, ports, and network numbers for 6 BACNET servers we are trying to connect Ignition to. However, we can never manage to get the driver into “Initialized” state, it is only ever “Initializing” o… --- ## [Troubleshooting Help needed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/troubleshooting-help-needed/46494)
**Author:** [@ken.mason](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.mason)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/troubleshooting-help-needed/46494 "2021-05-07T21:09:01Z")
Hello all, I am getting these 2 errors: Something went wrong. Please contact the Ignition Development Team. {UDT Type Error} Error executing script for event: actionPeformed on component: Button 1. Can anyone hel… --- ## [Perspective Expression error scan illegal comma character](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-expression-error-scan-illegal-comma-character/46107)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-expression-error-scan-illegal-comma-character/46107 "2021-04-30T20:51:12Z")
system.date.daysBetween(first, second) throwing an error instead of first and second, I am using the tag paths I am doing the expression in a label binding for the text in perspective I don’t understand why this comm… --- ## [Import Script vs Calling a Function Inline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-script-vs-calling-a-function-inline/46455)
**Author:** [@rbachman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rbachman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-script-vs-calling-a-function-inline/46455 "2021-05-07T19:25:33Z")
I’m trying to figure out exactly what happens when I first import a script in my code compared to when I just call the function without explicitly importing the script. For example, if I had a script called “Test” with a… --- ## [MQTT Data Usage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-data-usage/46446)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-data-usage/46446 "2021-05-07T18:31:58Z")
I am looking for info on if using MQTT and a cellular connection on devices help lower data usage. Anyone out there used MQTT with cellular and notice this? I think this would benefit us a lot since we have 500+ cellul… --- ## [Same Code for CSV reader doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/same-code-for-csv-reader-doesnt-work/46487)
**Author:** [@steven.rehnborg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steven.rehnborg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/same-code-for-csv-reader-doesnt-work/46487 "2021-05-07T18:09:25Z")
The following code is identical to code in other places in my project. All of them work except this one. It causes an error saying that the csv doesn’t have a reader. I do have import csv at the initialization. This i… --- ## [\[BUG\] Cannot bind to an output param's descendents / child keys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-cannot-bind-to-an-output-params-descendents-child-keys/44665)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-cannot-bind-to-an-output-params-descendents-child-keys/44665 "2021-05-07T16:25:55Z")
v8.1.3 I want to bind to an output parameter’s child value, but I get a warning message :frowning: --- ## [Value coming from dataset by lookup is rounded on numeric data entry component?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-coming-from-dataset-by-lookup-is-rounded-on-numeric-data-entry-component/46469)
**Author:** [@berkay.cinar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/berkay.cinar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-coming-from-dataset-by-lookup-is-rounded-on-numeric-data-entry-component/46469 "2021-05-07T16:20:00Z")
Hello I have a dataset tag and lookup expression on numeric entry component is taking data from this dataset. In dataset values are float like 1.8 but when I read this into a component it is rounded to 2. lookup({\[TSW\_… --- ## [Ignition Perspective (8.1.2)- Redundant Gateway Switching Using Browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-8-1-2-redundant-gateway-switching-using-browser/46463)
**Author:** [@mudbay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mudbay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-8-1-2-redundant-gateway-switching-using-browser/46463 "2021-05-07T15:58:37Z")
It’s not entirely clear to me whether viewing Perspective through a regular browser will support Gateway failover when Redundant Gateways are used. Can anyone provide some guidance on this for me? (From what I read the … --- ## [Perspective Alarm Journal Table - disable refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-journal-table-disable-refresh/46479)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-journal-table-disable-refresh/46479 "2021-05-07T15:43:12Z")
Ignition 8.1.5 With a value of refreshRate = 0, the journal table is updated when the viwe is opened, according start/end Date of the component. is there a way to “block” the first resfreh when the view is opened. I w… --- ## [Writing to OPC StringArray Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-opc-stringarray-tag/46477)
**Author:** [@iscrac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iscrac)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-opc-stringarray-tag/46477 "2021-05-07T14:03:57Z")
Hello, I use Ignition v8.1.1 I have the problem to write to Saia Merz OPC Server String Array In the OPC Server My variable is ASCII Array of 10 elements Register In Ignition This variable is String Array of Data … --- ## [Retrieving UDT parameter from a gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retrieving-udt-parameter-from-a-gateway-script/46478)
**Author:** [@bpreston](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bpreston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retrieving-udt-parameter-from-a-gateway-script/46478 "2021-05-07T13:57:48Z")
For a project I’m working on, I need to pull a parameter back out of a UDT to use in a script. I have the function in a project script and its called by a gateway tag change script. If I test it in the script console i… --- ## [Dynamic Reporting issue send mail based on day selection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-reporting-issue-send-mail-based-on-day-selection/46064)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-reporting-issue-send-mail-based-on-day-selection/46064 "2021-05-07T13:38:02Z")
import system from time import sleep from time import localtime, strftime curTime = strftime("%H:%M:%S", localtime()) if "02:06:00" \< curTime \< "02:07:00": i am using dynamic reporting this is the script running in … --- ## [Ignition 7.9.2 - Writing to OPC Array](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-2-writing-to-opc-array/14102)
**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-2-writing-to-opc-array/14102 "2018-11-13T20:18:30Z")
Is it possible to write to elements in a OPC Array? I think I tried this, when Ignition 7.9.0 was released, and I believe it worked (correct me if I’m wrong). I’m currently just trying to write to a “test” array define… --- ## [Find tool is not usable for manipulating multiple tags anymore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-tool-is-not-usable-for-manipulating-multiple-tags-anymore/46476)
**Author:** [@vahterto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vahterto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-tool-is-not-usable-for-manipulating-multiple-tags-anymore/46476 "2021-05-07T13:25:45Z")
7.8x versions there was find tool on tag browser window which you could use to find and select multiple tags and then edit them on once. New versions \>7.9 there is only one common find tool which you can use to find tag… --- ## [Power Chart pen names](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-pen-names/46474)
**Author:** [@vahterto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vahterto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-pen-names/46474 "2021-05-07T13:21:03Z")
Perspective Power Chart module is nice but has annoying bug. When adding pens from tag browser it add pen always with tag name. When you have same tag name, as usual you have, you can’t see additional pens before change… --- ## [SQL partitioning with transaction groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-partitioning-with-transaction-groups/46472)
**Author:** [@Michiel.vanOvertveld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michiel.vanOvertveld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-partitioning-with-transaction-groups/46472 "2021-05-07T12:10:16Z")
Hi everyone, we are currently collecting a lot of data through transaction groups for the querying possibilities. Due to the amount of data we are looking to have the tables auto partition, much in the way it would work… --- ## [Ignition V8 - Project wide styles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-v8-project-wide-styles/32325)
**Author:** [@john.eichler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.eichler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-v8-project-wide-styles/32325 "2021-05-07T11:53:07Z")
Hi. Ignition V8.0 In Vision, is there a way to control the style of objects from a single tag? Other SCADA packages have a project wide set of styles. The developer can then decide if a screen object shall be controlle… --- ## [Siemens Ignition Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-ignition-integration/46355)
**Author:** [@EduardoChega](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EduardoChega)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-ignition-integration/46355 "2021-05-07T06:54:23Z")
I’m very new integrating Siemens PLCs with ignition, is there a way to access the HMI tags? I have an S7-1200 PLC connected, I’m able to see all the coils but I’m having issues reading the Real tags I’m only getting the … --- ## [Adding leading zeros to a numeric value and converting it to a string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-leading-zeros-to-a-numeric-value-and-converting-it-to-a-string/46381)
**Author:** [@berkay.cinar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/berkay.cinar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-leading-zeros-to-a-numeric-value-and-converting-it-to-a-string/46381 "2021-05-07T04:08:16Z")
Hello I have a OPC tag value which can be 5 7 8 9 or 10 digit. I want to make them all 10 digit by adding whatever amount of 0 need to be added. Also need to store this data as it is with zeros in the beginnig as a 10 di… --- ## [How to read component values from tag value change scripts in perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-component-values-from-tag-value-change-scripts-in-perspective/46406)
**Author:** [@berkay.cinar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/berkay.cinar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-read-component-values-from-tag-value-change-scripts-in-perspective/46406 "2021-05-07T03:45:22Z")
Hello , I have many views in perspective project which includes texts, labels numeric entry field and other components which have expression on it. I need to read some of these component values in a tag script. What is … --- ## [FIFOs in templates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fifos-in-templates/46454)
**Author:** [@steven.etter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steven.etter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fifos-in-templates/46454 "2021-05-06T22:21:46Z")
I’m trying to create a FIFO inside of a template (no external storage to a DB or PLC) where I can read and write as needed. Basically, I want to create a rolling-hour FIFO (sixty integer registers) where I can capture th… --- ## [Project security and best practices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-security-and-best-practices/37030)
**Author:** [@kuek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kuek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/project-security-and-best-practices/37030 "2021-05-06T21:04:19Z")
Hi all, I am working on a project to monitor multiple sites with roles admin, manager and operator. Each site will have their own users with admin, manager, operator roles. Users from one site should not have access to … --- ## [Role lookup to identify which SQL query to run](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/role-lookup-to-identify-which-sql-query-to-run/46447)
**Author:** [@rcrenner24](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rcrenner24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/role-lookup-to-identify-which-sql-query-to-run/46447 "2021-05-06T20:35:07Z")
Perspective Ignition v8.1.2 I am trying to identify what “role” a user is logged in based on their security. This will identify which query will populate a table of data. For example “USER ABC” is setup as a role of “… --- ## [Remote tag provider disconnected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-disconnected/44356)
**Author:** [@erik.forsgren](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erik.forsgren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-disconnected/44356 "2021-05-06T20:16:07Z")
We have 4 gw where 1 have remote tag provider the other 3. Now and then we looses connection to the remote providers. Mainly two of them where the connection is shaky. When this happens we get grayed out overlays for th… --- ## [Question for mouse click operation response](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-for-mouse-click-operation-response/27863)
**Author:** [@dawei.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dawei.liu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-for-mouse-click-operation-response/27863 "2019-08-31T16:35:55Z")
Hi, I have some buttons in a template group in window. When clicked the button, it shall pop out a popup window. I found that when I click the mouse for the first time on some buttons, it doesn’t pop out the popup windo… --- ## [SMS Number From Roster Key Value Pair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-number-from-roster-key-value-pair/46430)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-number-from-roster-key-value-pair/46430 "2021-05-06T19:11:11Z")
In 7.9 is there a way to get a user’s SMS number from just having the username from the roster and not the user source? I have to loop through every roster until I find the one I need. Once the match is found, the valu… --- ## [Edge OPC UA Remote Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-opc-ua-remote-client/46445)
**Author:** [@CTavakoli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CTavakoli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-opc-ua-remote-client/46445 "2021-05-06T18:35:57Z")
I am wondering, is t possible to connect remote clients to the OPC UA server on an Edge server? (I can connect with local clients). Server configuration has bind address hidden, which I assume the answer is No, or not? … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1021) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1023)