# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [How to break tag history when a downstream Modbus device fails (comm status only exists as a PLC tag)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-break-tag-history-when-a-downstream-modbus-device-fails-comm-status-only-exists-as-a-plc-tag/116910)
**Author:** [@davi.soares](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davi.soares)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-break-tag-history-when-a-downstream-modbus-device-fails-comm-status-only-exists-as-a-plc-tag/116910 "2026-08-26T20:42:36Z")
Hi everyone, I'd like some advice on what the accepted approach is for this architecture. Setup Ignition \[8.1.49\], single Gateway. The only device the Gateway communicates with is one PLC: Gateway is the OPC UA clien… --- ## [Unable to build component browser resources set](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-build-component-browser-resources-set/116907)
**Author:** [@sammeh.boo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sammeh.boo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-build-component-browser-resources-set/116907 "2026-08-26T16:34:02Z")
Hey everyone, We are developing our first SCADA system using Ignition Perspective (running Linux Gateway) and have ran into an odd issue. We recently updated the folder structure of our views, and after a restart of the… --- ## [Designer Wiping Perspective SVG Drawing Stroke Paint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-wiping-perspective-svg-drawing-stroke-paint/116906)
**Author:** [@channing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/channing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-wiping-perspective-svg-drawing-stroke-paint/116906 "2026-08-26T16:18:16Z")
Working in 8.3. I have a perspective view with an SVG drawing. For some reason, the designer is wiping the stroke paint properties of two elements. After saving and reopening the view, the paints get set to "None". An… --- ## [\[Bug\] Tag Group's Min Time Between Samples not being honored](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-tag-groups-min-time-between-samples-not-being-honored/116868)
**Author:** [@eaolson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eaolson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-tag-groups-min-time-between-samples-not-being-honored/116868 "2026-08-26T15:11:24Z")
When you change a tag's Sample Mode from On Change to Tag Group, I think it's still enforcing the Min Time Between Samples from when the tag was set to On Change, rather than the value for the Tag Group. I just tested t… --- ## [Drop Auto-Ack'd Alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-auto-ackd-alarms/116901)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-auto-ackd-alarms/116901 "2026-08-26T13:13:02Z")
Is there a way that I can drop all auto-ack'd alarms from the alarm history table? We had an issue where every configured alarm would generate a "clear" event at the same time each day. I'd like to run this script once j… --- ## [Designer quality of life "mods"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-quality-of-life-mods/116195)
**Author:** [@justinedwards.jle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justinedwards.jle)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-quality-of-life-mods/116195 "2026-08-26T08:22:39Z")
I have quite a few Designer mods that improve my workflow. For example, I have an AWT event listener that detects when the diagnostic dialog opens and automatically switches to the console tab. It also detects when a com… --- ## [Gauge outer limit value display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gauge-outer-limit-value-display/116886)
**Author:** [@kirangodhade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kirangodhade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gauge-outer-limit-value-display/116886 "2026-08-26T03:43:12Z")
Hi, I want to display only the outer limit values of each range, such as 0–80, 80–100, etc. These limit values will be passed through parameters, and the gauge should dynamically display them accordingly. Avoid usi… --- ## [\[IGN-14944\]Multi Instance Wizard 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14944-multi-instance-wizard-8-3/112273)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Reardon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Reardon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14944-multi-instance-wizard-8-3/112273 "2026-08-25T23:08:59Z")
With the multi instance wizard pre 8.3 you had the ability to create multiple instances that did not follow a set pattern by separating with with commas. Has this functionality been lost with 8.3? If I am overlooking som… --- ## [Long running Transform stage script in Event Streams module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/long-running-transform-stage-script-in-event-streams-module/116898)
**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/long-running-transform-stage-script-in-event-streams-module/116898 "2026-08-25T21:18:32Z")
Hi everyone, We are starting to play with Event Streams and wondered if there are any best practices or things to avoid when using the Transform stage in an Event Stream? For instance, is it bad practice to call a syst… --- ## [Siemens Enhanced Driver – Understanding Subscription vs. Polling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-enhanced-driver-understanding-subscription-vs-polling/116854)
**Author:** [@Dominic\_Liva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dominic_Liva)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-enhanced-driver-understanding-subscription-vs-polling/116854 "2026-08-25T18:46:26Z")
Hi all, I’m looking to get some insight into how the Siemens Enhanced Driver works on the backend. We have a requirement stating that we need to use publish/subscribe (pub-sub) communication with all of our end devices… --- ## [runUpdateQuery Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runupdatequery-error/116895)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runupdatequery-error/116895 "2026-08-25T18:13:24Z")
Running Ignition 8.1.16 with Vision. Have 2 DB tables. One successfully runs this query from script but the other one errors for a reason I do not know. works: if globalVars.logger: #get today's date date = syst… --- ## [Displaying an Opto22 String "Table" in a scrollable text box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaying-an-opto22-string-table-in-a-scrollable-text-box/116896)
**Author:** [@bcrist](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bcrist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaying-an-opto22-string-table-in-a-scrollable-text-box/116896 "2026-08-25T18:07:01Z")
What would be the easiest (best) way to display a string table on a perspective window? I have some string table(s) in an Opto 22 strategy that will be populated with various items. Preferably it would appear as a scroll… --- ## [Mobile Friendly Navigation Bars](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-friendly-navigation-bars/116873)
**Author:** [@MG3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MG3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-friendly-navigation-bars/116873 "2026-08-25T14:43:27Z")
Hi All, I believe this has been talked about a long time ago but I'm trying to create a Navigation Bar that is responsive in Perspective. Essentially, when a given breakpoint is reached I want my docked view to no longer… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Auto-restart trial period when unactivating licence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-auto-restart-trial-period-when-unactivating-licence/116884)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-auto-restart-trial-period-when-unactivating-licence/116884 "2026-08-25T13:17:47Z")
When re-applying a licence offline (for example to add a licence for a module), it's imperative to reset the trial period prior to this so that in the time that it's unactivated, you're not disrupting clients and product… --- ## [Ignition Gateway AD Authentication Fails When 'User Must Change Password at Next Logon' is Enabled](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-ad-authentication-fails-when-user-must-change-password-at-next-logon-is-enabled/115034)
**Author:** [@mashik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mashik)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-ad-authentication-fails-when-user-must-change-password-at-next-logon-is-enabled/115034 "2026-08-25T11:27:55Z")
I created a new user in Active Directory with a temporary password and checked the option "User must change password at next logon" during account creation. When the user tries to log in to the Ignition Gateway (8.1.52) … --- ## [Problems in Using Time series Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-in-using-time-series-chart/116875)
**Author:** [@zhang\_jianbo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zhang_jianbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-in-using-time-series-chart/116875 "2026-08-25T07:06:26Z")
I am using a time series chart to visualize tag values. Since the values are extremely small (below 10⁻⁷), I would like the Y-axis tick labels to be shown in scientific notation, e.g., 5.6E-7. Could you please advise … --- ## [Showing a popup from a rendered view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/showing-a-popup-from-a-rendered-view/116871)
**Author:** [@hidaka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hidaka)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/showing-a-popup-from-a-rendered-view/116871 "2026-08-25T04:15:11Z")
As seen in the first picture, I have a view rendered into a column (the one with the clock). Upon clicking on the clock, it takes calls a view as a popup. This popup view also has a table with a button as a rendered vie… --- ## [Alarm Shelving Duration Not Updating When Re-Shelving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-shelving-duration-not-updating-when-re-shelving/116882)
**Author:** [@Liam\_Dietrich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Liam_Dietrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-shelving-duration-not-updating-when-re-shelving/116882 "2026-08-24T19:46:30Z")
Hi all, I'm seeing some unexpected behaviour with alarm shelving in Ignition. The system.alarm.shelve documentation states: If an alarm is already shelved, this will overwrite the remaining time. To test this, I sh… --- ## [Using system.config to create themes across gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-config-to-create-themes-across-gateways/116738)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Zipper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Zipper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-config-to-create-themes-across-gateways/116738 "2026-08-24T18:35:14Z")
I am trying out the new system.config functions to send a custom theme to remote gateways. Here is my project library script and my corresponding message script. def sendHpHmiTheme(gateways = None): if not gateways: … --- ## [Vision Tag Browser Tree - Show Tag Tooltip on Mouseover?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-tag-browser-tree-show-tag-tooltip-on-mouseover/116865)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-tag-browser-tree-show-tag-tooltip-on-mouseover/116865 "2026-08-24T18:06:49Z")
Hi folks! I'm working with the Vision Tag Browser Tree on an Ad Hoc trend in vision. Client has requested mouseover behavior that shows the tool-tip or documentation property of the tag that's being moused over, but I a… --- ## [system.tag.storeTagHistory() appears to corrupt sqlth\_partitions metadata when backfilling historical data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-storetaghistory-appears-to-corrupt-sqlth-partitions-metadata-when-backfilling-historical-data/116879)
**Author:** [@byar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/byar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-storetaghistory-appears-to-corrupt-sqlth-partitions-metadata-when-backfilling-historical-data/116879 "2026-08-24T17:56:48Z")
I'm attempting to backfill history for a newly-created Dew Point tag. System Architecture Ignition 8.1.x (currently 8.1.53) HVAC system with Temperature and Relative Humidity historized for several months Dew Point was… --- ## [Listner Not Found Error on Map Component Drag Past Max Bounds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/listner-not-found-error-on-map-component-drag-past-max-bounds/97689)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Hanson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Hanson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/listner-not-found-error-on-map-component-drag-past-max-bounds/97689 "2026-08-24T15:25:54Z")
I created a custom tile map of my factory floor. I can pan and zoom in the map component. When I drag the map to the edge of map bounds, I start getting a thousand "listener not found" errors each second causing slow dow… --- ## [Writing to a table's data\[key: value\] triggers an onSelectionChange event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-a-tables-data-key-value-triggers-an-onselectionchange-event/108578)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-a-tables-data-key-value-triggers-an-onselectionchange-event/108578 "2026-08-24T15:12:28Z")
This behaviour is causing me a problem in an application. Selecting a cell opens a popup where the value is entered. Clicking the popup's OK button saves the value in the database and updates the cell. (I'm not refresh… --- ## [Version Control with GitOps and Kubernetes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-with-gitops-and-kubernetes/116845)
**Author:** [@p.costa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/p.costa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/version-control-with-gitops-and-kubernetes/116845 "2026-08-24T10:52:47Z")
Hi all, We have a question about GitOps best practices for the Kubernetes version of Ignition. We have two gateways (dev and prod) deployed using the official Inductive Automation Helm chart: https://charts.ia.io/. Ou… --- ## [S7-1517 plc not connecting to server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1517-plc-not-connecting-to-server/116869)
**Author:** [@balandeganesh123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/balandeganesh123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-1517-plc-not-connecting-to-server/116869 "2026-08-23T00:58:24Z")
Hi team, I have issue with S7-1517 plc not connecting to server. we check following details. I am using simeses S7-1517 3PN/DP PLC. For server I have reserve my X2 port. I have given right ip ,subnet and gateway addr… --- ## [Creating Dynamic listings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-dynamic-listings/116866)
**Author:** [@robert.canary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robert.canary)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-dynamic-listings/116866 "2026-08-21T19:46:38Z")
Hello, I read several of the posts about creating tables and lists. However, I need to create a dynamic table that populates only when needed. Example: A parcel sorter has 600 potential destinations (100 to 700) Whe… --- ## [Try not catching SQL Table Missing Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/try-not-catching-sql-table-missing-error/116858)
**Author:** [@billy\_hanner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/billy_hanner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/try-not-catching-sql-table-missing-error/116858 "2026-08-21T17:57:51Z")
Hi, I'm running a series of named queries using scripting. I've put try-except statements around most of my named queries, but it doesn't appear to be catching the error from the actual named query e.g. Table is missing… --- ## [Error 400 Bad Request](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-400-bad-request/43480)
**Author:** [@diego.villanueva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diego.villanueva)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-400-bad-request/43480 "2026-08-21T14:58:19Z")
Every time I try to launch my project using the IDP authentication strategy, I’m able to type my username and password but after I log in I get this: HTTP ERROR 400 Bad Request URI: /data/feerate/callback/ignition STA… --- ## [Impact of Scheduled Windows 11 Antivirus Scans on Ignition windows Temporary Files](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/impact-of-scheduled-windows-11-antivirus-scans-on-ignition-windows-temporary-files/116857)
**Author:** [@pramod\_thorat1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pramod_thorat1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/impact-of-scheduled-windows-11-antivirus-scans-on-ignition-windows-temporary-files/116857 "2026-08-21T13:46:22Z")
I plan to schedule antivirus scans on a Windows 11 machine running an Ignition Gateway with multiple modules. The antivirus vendor is not finalized yet. My main concern is whether including Windows/Java/Ignition tempora… --- ## [Setting up Redundancy between two Docker instances](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-redundancy-between-two-docker-instances/116846)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Pockele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Frank_Pockele)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-redundancy-between-two-docker-instances/116846 "2026-08-21T09:42:22Z")
I've setup two docker instances with the following docker-compose: Both gateways work, but configuring the redundancy between the two fails I've set frontend01 as master and frontend02 as backup with master node add… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=12)