# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1137 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1138 --- ## [Vision Bar Chart - Format Date in Dataset from MES Analysis Controller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-bar-chart-format-date-in-dataset-from-mes-analysis-controller/37768)
**Author:** [@Bill\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bill_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-bar-chart-format-date-in-dataset-from-mes-analysis-controller/37768 "2020-08-17T10:15:19Z")
In Ignition 8.0.5 and MES 2.0, I’m trying to take the output of the MES analysis controller and build a bar chart that shows production target and actual values for each hour of the shift. The only problem is that my c… --- ## [Import project files from v7 into v8?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-project-files-from-v7-into-v8/37793)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-project-files-from-v7-into-v8/37793 "2020-08-17T07:50:13Z")
There doesn’t seem to be an import option anymore from the right click menu on the project to import project resources from a “proj” or now in v8 a zip. Is the only option to import proj project backups now to convert th… --- ## [Perspective how can I change the background colour of the Dropdown menu items menu?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-can-i-change-the-background-colour-of-the-dropdown-menu-items-menu/37791)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-can-i-change-the-background-colour-of-the-dropdown-menu-items-menu/37791 "2020-08-17T05:09:34Z")
v8.0.15 The default background colour of the dropdown menu is white. How can I change it? --- ## [Moving a popup window between udt instances in quick succession, missed tag writes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-a-popup-window-between-udt-instances-in-quick-succession-missed-tag-writes/37785)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-a-popup-window-between-udt-instances-in-quick-succession-missed-tag-writes/37785 "2020-08-17T02:33:26Z")
Hi guys, We have a popup window using a UDT binding. If you click to open this window and write a value to an entry field and then close it quickly to open it with another instance sometimes the tag writes do not comple… --- ## [Graph Delete in Tag Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/graph-delete-in-tag-historian/37776)
**Author:** [@Schwartzds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Schwartzds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/graph-delete-in-tag-historian/37776 "2020-08-16T23:45:35Z")
Looking to delete some old graphs in the public view of tag historian. I cannot figure out how to delete a public saved graph. Any suggestions? --- ## [Pipe/Transparent Module for OPC Tags' PLC Data Over Internet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-transparent-module-for-opc-tags-plc-data-over-internet/37634)
**Author:** [@ian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-transparent-module-for-opc-tags-plc-data-over-internet/37634 "2020-08-16T12:14:17Z")
Hi All, I would like to know if anyone knows of Ignition third party plug-in or module which may act like “Pipe”/“Transparent Module” for OPC tags’ PLC data over internet. Here is what I mean. We normally use OPC tag t… --- ## [\[BUG-16264\] runQuery doesn't work in calculated roster?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16264-runquery-doesnt-work-in-calculated-roster/33576)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16264-runquery-doesnt-work-in-calculated-roster/33576 "2020-08-16T01:49:32Z")
It appears that runQuery doesn’t work in a Calculated Roster script. If I comment out the line, the script runs and I get a roster. When remove the comment and cause an alarm to occur, it looks like it fails and then t… --- ## [Expression Binding runScript vs. Property Change Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-runscript-vs-property-change-script/37734)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-runscript-vs-property-change-script/37734 "2020-08-16T01:37:07Z")
I’m trying to run a script whenever a set of template properties are changed in order to delegate some of our more complex component theming to a script module. The obvious first choice was to use a property change scrip… --- ## [Perspective Ad Hoc Trends Color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-ad-hoc-trends-color/29792)
**Author:** [@azoraian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/azoraian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-ad-hoc-trends-color/29792 "2020-08-15T21:52:41Z")
Hello, I’ve recently downloaded Matthew Raybourn’s Perspective Ad Hoc Trending project off of Ignition Exchange (great work Matt!). I’ve been modifying this project to suit my needs, but had a question regarding the col… --- ## [Close/Open Window Event Order](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/close-open-window-event-order/37757)
**Author:** [@wpmccormick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wpmccormick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/close-open-window-event-order/37757 "2020-08-15T20:50:30Z")
I’ve got a docked window that only needs to be open when certain main windows are opened, otherwise the docked window should be closed. The problem happens when navigating between windows where each require the docked w… --- ## [system.serial.readUntil() args error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-serial-readuntil-args-error/37763)
**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-serial-readuntil-args-error/37763 "2020-08-15T18:29:22Z")
Hi All I’m trying to read from a virtual serial port and parse that data for my application. This is my first time using the system.serial functions and I’m having a hard time having the correct syntax. I can configure … --- ## [Gateway Faulted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-faulted/37756)
**Author:** [@kartik.i](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kartik.i)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-faulted/37756 "2020-08-15T15:49:57Z")
Hello All Today I installed ignition 7.9 in win 10 and gateway is been stated faulted since startup I will also upload wrapper log so could anyone explain why this happenedwrapper.log (61.4 KB) --- ## [7.9.13 Ignition Gateway with Dual NICs on two networks?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-13-ignition-gateway-with-dual-nics-on-two-networks/37754)
**Author:** [@rupej](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rupej)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-13-ignition-gateway-with-dual-nics-on-two-networks/37754 "2020-08-15T13:52:41Z")
Hello all- I’ve got a customer with a simple gateway running on an isolated controls network. (192.168.x.x) They would like to use their office PCs as clients to monitor the process, but the office network needs to be… --- ## [\[BUG\] Ignition 8.0.16-RC1 - system.util.audit - auditProfile mandatory for runscript in tag expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-ignition-8-0-16-rc1-system-util-audit-auditprofile-mandatory-for-runscript-in-tag-expression/37723)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-ignition-8-0-16-rc1-system-util-audit-auditprofile-mandatory-for-runscript-in-tag-expression/37723 "2020-08-14T21:38:38Z")
Ignition 8.0.16-RC1 I use a gateway expression tag with a runscript expression to log some audit. If I don’t provide the auditProfile to system.util.audit, I have an error. The gateway audit profil seem to be igno… --- ## [Text Box Clear Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-box-clear-issue/7676)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-box-clear-issue/7676 "2020-08-14T21:21:26Z")
Since upgrading to 7.6.4 I have noticed a problem with trying to clear a text box. I have a screen that looks at the property change event of a text box with defer update disabled. when the text box reaches 5 characte… --- ## [Automatically refresh view values in perspective module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-refresh-view-values-in-perspective-module/37709)
**Author:** [@yash.bhan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yash.bhan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-refresh-view-values-in-perspective-module/37709 "2020-08-14T21:14:59Z")
Hi We are working on a perspective based project. Wanted to know if there is a way to dynamically refresh values on a view or a component, i.e. after a view is loaded, is there a way to run scripts periodically. --- ## [Date range counter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-range-counter/37726)
**Author:** [@david26992](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david26992)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-range-counter/37726 "2020-08-14T21:07:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to do a counter for a boolean tag that show me the count when in a given date range. I did some testing using a table but I don’t care about the time when the tag was on, the I idea is to show onl… --- ## [How to show all category x-axis labels?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-all-category-x-axis-labels/37691)
**Author:** [@srieger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srieger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-all-category-x-axis-labels/37691 "2020-08-14T20:20:04Z")
I have an XY chart using columns. I can only get all the category labels to show if I stretch the chart out really wide. There must be a way to force them all to show. I’ve gone through all the available options but I’m … --- ## [IP Camera Viewer opens not closing connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-opens-not-closing-connections/37751)
**Author:** [@erfritts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erfritts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-camera-viewer-opens-not-closing-connections/37751 "2020-08-14T20:18:32Z")
We recently discovered that our cameras were not losing connections when the pages to the IP Camera Viewers were closed, rather they were multiplying. I checked to see if we were properly closing pages and found we were.… --- ## [Group by on a Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/group-by-on-a-dataset/37728)
**Author:** [@LopezSilvanoE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/LopezSilvanoE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/group-by-on-a-dataset/37728 "2020-08-14T19:11:46Z")
Hi hello. I have a issue regarding to the dataset obtained from a Tag History. Im using this script: endTime =event.source.parent.getComponent(‘Date Range’).endDate startTime = event.source.parent.getComponent(‘Date … --- ## [Historian Tags in Version 7.7.10 -- Generating Report --](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-tags-in-version-7-7-10-generating-report/37740)
**Author:** [@jmonter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmonter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-tags-in-version-7-7-10-generating-report/37740 "2020-08-14T17:59:51Z")
I have a customer using Ignition Version 7.7.10 and requires a set of reports to be generated based on some historian tags. His requirement is to pull data for a month (flow,ph, etc). Each Day Average Each Day Max, Mi… --- ## [Trouble with deferring updates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-with-deferring-updates/37706)
**Author:** [@richard.d.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richard.d.white)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-with-deferring-updates/37706 "2020-08-14T17:33:54Z")
I’m sure this is a simple issue but I’m having trouble here. I have a text entry component, and the Defer Updates property is True. However, if I script a property change to event.source.text, it fires continuously and… --- ## [Recommended cameras for streaming to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommended-cameras-for-streaming-to-ignition/37722)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommended-cameras-for-streaming-to-ignition/37722 "2020-08-14T16:34:44Z")
I have a customer that wants to add cameras to their HMI. We were planning to use this camera Vivotek IB9388-HT which should work as far as I understand things but I haven’t tried streaming a camera to Ignition before … --- ## [Data consumption of Ignition EDGE Gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-consumption-of-ignition-edge-gateways/36851)
**Author:** [@jorge.galvez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jorge.galvez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-consumption-of-ignition-edge-gateways/36851 "2020-08-14T16:23:42Z")
Hello! I am testing an Ignition EDGE gateway with a 3G connection to the gateway network. I would like to get a better usage of 3G data and how should I set the EDGE gateway up to optimize data consumption. I have chec… --- ## [Error toggling a bit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-toggling-a-bit/37735)
**Author:** [@dfillion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dfillion)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-toggling-a-bit/37735 "2020-08-14T16:14:27Z")
I am working with a benshaw mxde3 module, and having some issues. I can read all values just fine, but having issues writing. The control values are all bits, and from the research I have do, this device does not suppo… --- ## [Transpose dataset for Barchart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transpose-dataset-for-barchart/37623)
**Author:** [@michael.ruel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.ruel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transpose-dataset-for-barchart/37623 "2020-08-14T15:57:25Z")
I realize there are already some posts regarding Transposing of data, however a straight Transpose won’t work for what I need. I’m looking at getting a dataset that the first two columns dictate the labels and colums fo… --- ## [Create WebDev Mounted folder through Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-webdev-mounted-folder-through-scripting/37732)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-webdev-mounted-folder-through-scripting/37732 "2020-08-14T15:37:52Z")
I need my user to be able to add mounted drives ad-hoc in a perspective application. Is it possible to create the mounted drives through scripting? --- ## [8.0.15 Brief Red Fx Overlays when window opened with custom property bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-15-brief-red-fx-overlays-when-window-opened-with-custom-property-bindings/37731)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-15-brief-red-fx-overlays-when-window-opened-with-custom-property-bindings/37731 "2020-08-14T15:13:19Z")
Is there any way to keep ignition from showing the red Fx overlays before bindings update on the screen? It makes it seem to operators like something is wrong then this happens and it just does not look good at all. Any … --- ## [\[BUG\] Ignition 8.0.16-RC1 - Scripting.ScriptManager.global - Warning: collision at system.util.\*](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-ignition-8-0-16-rc1-scripting-scriptmanager-global-warning-collision-at-system-util/37718)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-ignition-8-0-16-rc1-scripting-scriptmanager-global-warning-collision-at-system-util/37718 "2020-08-14T15:10:46Z")
In the designer, at startup, there are some error ? 10:52:49.362 \[Designer-Startup\] ERROR Scripting.ScriptManager.global - Warning: collision at system.util.modifyTranslation 10:52:49.362 \[Designer-Startup\] ERROR Script… --- ## [\[BUG\] Error executing Analysis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-error-executing-analysis/37712)
**Author:** [@cedric.banchet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cedric.banchet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-error-executing-analysis/37712 "2020-08-14T14:19:15Z")
Hello, For the display of the graph we have a script to query the values from the MES Analysis (Vision) module. As soon as we open the script edition window or the RunTime view (see below), we get the same error messag… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1136) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1138)