# Ignition

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## [TableDeleteTask Error keeps reoccuring](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tabledeletetask-error-keeps-reoccuring/36787)

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**Author:** [@sahibdeep.sodhi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sahibdeep.sodhi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tabledeletetask-error-keeps-reoccuring/36787 "2020-07-16T20:52:47Z")

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I have reoccurring error in the Logger: org.postgresql.util.PSQLException: ERROR: relation “hearbeatcommunication” does not exist Position: 46 at org.postgresql.core.v3.QueryExecutorImpl.receiveErrorResponse(QueryEx…

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## [system.tag.writeAsync() requires callback to be named "callBack" in 8.0.14](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-writeasync-requires-callback-to-be-named-callback-in-8-0-14/36768)

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**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-writeasync-requires-callback-to-be-named-callback-in-8-0-14/36768 "2020-07-16T20:49:26Z")

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Whenever I try to execute a callback with a name other than callBack (I cant even use callback) it fails showing that the global name is not defined. Is this a bug, or is there a reason that the callback function specif…

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## [Creating a Delayed onMouseEnter Popup Action](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-delayed-onmouseenter-popup-action/36790)

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**Author:** [@nickbartsch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nickbartsch)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-delayed-onmouseenter-popup-action/36790 "2020-07-16T18:47:55Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to create a tooltip for a component which will popup when your mouse hovers over the component and close when the mouse moves off the component. I have successfully implemented this using the onMouseEn…

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## [Can the EAM controller collect backups of itself?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-the-eam-controller-collect-backups-of-itself/36769)

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**Author:** [@Cory.grube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory.grube)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-the-eam-controller-collect-backups-of-itself/36769 "2020-07-16T16:42:05Z")

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Not sure if I’m missing something, but it seems like the EAM controller can only collect backups from agents, and not itself. Do I need to take manual backups of the controller?

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## [New (but not existing) opc tags fail to read values but will still write successfully](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-but-not-existing-opc-tags-fail-to-read-values-but-will-still-write-successfully/36781)

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**Author:** [@Dryhops](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dryhops)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-but-not-existing-opc-tags-fail-to-read-values-but-will-still-write-successfully/36781 "2020-07-16T16:37:13Z")

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I went to add a new feature to our Ignition project running v7.9.11, but all new OPC tags that I attempt to create never resolve to a value. The new tags have a green questionmark and a NULL value. None of the existing t…

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## [Alternate row display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternate-row-display/36777)

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**Author:** [@toddayers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/toddayers)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternate-row-display/36777 "2020-07-16T15:29:52Z")

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How do I get alternate rows to show differently when a table opens?

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## [Build Vision Client Project and Deploy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/build-vision-client-project-and-deploy/36766)

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**Author:** [@ramkumar.thangavel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ramkumar.thangavel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/build-vision-client-project-and-deploy/36766 "2020-07-16T15:26:46Z")

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Hi, I am new to Ignition Vision Client, wnat to know to take build and deploy it in different client’s machine. I have ignition project created with thinck-client. Thanks, Ramkumar Thangavel

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## [Perspective Menu tree - Open in new window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-menu-tree-open-in-new-window/36773)

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**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-menu-tree-open-in-new-window/36773 "2020-07-16T14:18:17Z")

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Is there a way to implement an OPEN IN NEW TAB or OPEN IN NEW WINDOW on a menu tree control?

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## [Client Event Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-script/36734)

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**Author:** [@eric.avila](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eric.avila)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-script/36734 "2020-07-16T12:51:23Z")

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Hi I have users and differents windows in a project. I want to run a script (image event) when the Client is start, in my first windows is auto-login but i want to make a button no visible. I put this in my Event Scr…

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## [Gateway event script sometimes fails to execute a function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-script-sometimes-fails-to-execute-a-function/36539)

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**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-script-sometimes-fails-to-execute-a-function/36539 "2020-07-16T12:15:55Z")

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I have a tag change gateway event script running. if not initialChange: var\_Furnace = '1W' tempReached = system.tag.read('somePath').value tempReachedAck = system.tag.read('somePath').value if tempReach…

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## [Datetime in table column showing only int value after update to 8.0.14](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-in-table-column-showing-only-int-value-after-update-to-8-0-14/36759)

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**Author:** [@janne.p](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/janne.p)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-in-table-column-showing-only-int-value-after-update-to-8-0-14/36759 "2020-07-16T12:01:57Z")

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I have problem with dateformatting. In previous version it worked normally but after update the value is not showing corectly Value in SQL database is “date” datatype and Named query preview shows the right value. I…

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## [Import Project Library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-project-library/36744)

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**Author:** [@ashwin.m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashwin.m)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-project-library/36744 "2020-07-16T05:22:27Z")

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Hey, Is it possible to import a Project Library Script once and call the method rather than prefixing the Library script name before every method. For example here i have a couple of methods belonging to the same proj…

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## [Ignition Installer, problem w upgrade Mac OS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-installer-problem-w-upgrade-mac-os/36458)

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**Author:** [@ecallaghan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecallaghan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-installer-problem-w-upgrade-mac-os/36458 "2020-07-16T05:13:41Z")

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Hi, I’ve downloaded the latest Installer 8.0.14, double clicked, type in my Admin privledges, yet the install wizard does not appear. I am running version 8.0.0 on my machine. Could the problem be with the install locati…

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## [\[BUG-16805\] Error when trying to create Mounted Folder in WebDev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16805-error-when-trying-to-create-mounted-folder-in-webdev/36741)

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**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16805-error-when-trying-to-create-mounted-folder-in-webdev/36741 "2020-07-16T00:25:31Z")

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I'm experimenting with the WebDev module to find out what I can do with it. I am running Maker V8.0.14 under Linux. In the project designer when I right click on the Web Dev module and select "New Mounted Folder ..." I…

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## [How to use python library(openpyxl)in ignition 8 scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-python-library-openpyxl-in-ignition-8-scripting/36603)

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**Author:** [@yifeiliu08](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yifeiliu08)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-python-library-openpyxl-in-ignition-8-scripting/36603 "2020-07-15T17:31:12Z")

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I currently study the python 3.7 that have a function use excel, so i need first pip install openpyxl this module in my computer in the program i can import the module by import openpyxl my question , if in ignit…

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## [SoundPlayer Unable to create audio clip](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/soundplayer-unable-to-create-audio-clip/36730)

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**Author:** [@wpmccormick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wpmccormick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/soundplayer-unable-to-create-audio-clip/36730 "2020-07-15T16:01:55Z")

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I’m getting an IllegalArgumentException when selecting a WAVE file for the Sound Data property on this component. I’ve tried a number of different standard/default Windows System sounds (they’re all WAVE files) and none …

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## [\[BUG-16783\] Ignition 8.0.14 - Image Management - antialiasing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16783-ignition-8-0-14-image-management-antialiasing/36567)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16783-ignition-8-0-14-image-management-antialiasing/36567 "2020-07-15T15:52:19Z")

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Ignition 8.0.14 @PGriffith, @cmallonee Folder’s and image’s name text lack of antialiasing in the designer.

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## [\[Bug-16797\] Ignition Gateway Start on Linux on boot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16797-ignition-gateway-start-on-linux-on-boot/26033)

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**Author:** [@bridress1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bridress1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16797-ignition-gateway-start-on-linux-on-boot/26033 "2020-07-15T15:47:26Z")

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We are running Ignition 7.9.10 as an OPC server on a Linux headless host (Ubuntu). We have another Ignition instance that is running our project/tag configurations which connects to the OPC server. We have lost power t…

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## [Tag historian duplicate data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-duplicate-data/36625)

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**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-duplicate-data/36625 "2020-07-15T15:31:16Z")

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Hi, I’m having issues with data duplication when I use the history option for an OPC tag (at both the UDT level and data instance level). I have only one data instance of that UDT and I’m recording the same value twice …

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## [Perspective Data Entry Zoom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-data-entry-zoom/36695)

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**Author:** [@controlng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/controlng)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-data-entry-zoom/36695 "2020-07-14T19:43:57Z")

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Case: We have a data entry perspective session using either the mobile app or mobile browser. When we have a data entry field (be it a date selector, dropdown entry, etc,) the browser will zoom in on that data entry fie…

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## [Error serializing class instance into json in 8.0.14](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-serializing-class-instance-into-json-in-8-0-14/36708)

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**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-serializing-class-instance-into-json-in-8-0-14/36708 "2020-07-15T14:52:08Z")

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I am trying to serialize a python class into json, and it works fine and great in python 2.7 and 3.8 But when I try to test it out in the script console it shows an issue with the stringmap type containing the \_\_dict\_\_ …

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## [Iframe framework embedded in Perspective is denied access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-framework-embedded-in-perspective-is-denied-access/36711)

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**Author:** [@zhang.yulong](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zhang.yulong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-framework-embedded-in-perspective-is-denied-access/36711 "2020-07-15T14:36:08Z")

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I want to embed Perspective in the web system, but one value is rejected. How can this problem be solved?Thank you

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## [Ignition client send data to plc by means of RS232 possible?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-send-data-to-plc-by-means-of-rs232-possible/36728)

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**Author:** [@yifeiliu08](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yifeiliu08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-send-data-to-plc-by-means-of-rs232-possible/36728 "2020-07-15T14:27:59Z")

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I want to study the possibility of the following case: I want to running a ignition Client App on a desktop that get the data from my company ERP, such as the length of the product This desktop have a com port that …

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## [OPC Connection troubles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-connection-troubles/36723)

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**Author:** [@amalric.sterlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amalric.sterlin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-connection-troubles/36723 "2020-07-15T12:42:01Z")

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Hello, I have issues with my OPC-DA COM connection. When I first configure the connection I am able to import the OPC tags and read/write them, but after a while the connection status is bouncing between “Connecting” a…

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## [Condition in Report Data Source - Tag Historian Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/condition-in-report-data-source-tag-historian-query/36719)

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**Author:** [@sudha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sudha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/condition-in-report-data-source-tag-historian-query/36719 "2020-07-15T07:25:18Z")

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Hi, I’m creating a tag historian report, in which i need to get only frequency tag value \> 0. There are several aggregation modes like time weighted average, count on, etc… Which option should be used to get only the t…

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## [Alarm Banner export](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-banner-export/36703)

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**Author:** [@alex.cordova.ee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.cordova.ee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-banner-export/36703 "2020-07-14T23:07:59Z")

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In the alarm banner, How can I export the duration of the alarm to excel? It does not give me an option automatically like trends

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## [Ignition Client Launcher Installation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-launcher-installation/36690)

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**Author:** [@vip.marwah75](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vip.marwah75)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-launcher-installation/36690 "2020-07-14T23:06:26Z")

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Hi, I am trying to install Ignition Client Launcher on Microsoft Surface Tablet with 64 bit windows 10 installed on it, but I get a message that ". This is a 32 Bit OS . The Vision Client Launcher Cannot be installed. …

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## [Designer Failed to Save](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-failed-to-save/36702)

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**Author:** [@cody.abbott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cody.abbott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-failed-to-save/36702 "2020-07-14T23:04:10Z")

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Sometimes my connection to my gateway goes wonky and the designer tells me the connection is restored every 10 seconds. I was working on a screen for a couple hours this afternoon and its about quitting time. I hit the X…

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## [Any news about drawing tools in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-news-about-drawing-tools-in-perspective/35009)

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**Author:** [@amalric.sterlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amalric.sterlin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-news-about-drawing-tools-in-perspective/35009 "2020-07-14T22:47:26Z")

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Hello, Is there any update about having simple drawing tools in Perspective ? Is it planned for incoming versions ? Thank you,

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## [Transaction group duplicate row caused from online edits](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-duplicate-row-caused-from-online-edits/36112)

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**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-duplicate-row-caused-from-online-edits/36112 "2020-07-14T21:35:41Z")

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I’ve had an issue using transaction groups for as long as I can remember, and it looks like it’s caused from online edits in Logix. I have a transaction group that inserts a new row when a trigger changes (only execute …

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