# Ignition

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## [My perspective general settings in project properties has no "Identity Providers"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-perspective-general-settings-in-project-properties-has-no-identity-providers/34231)

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**Author:** [@marcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marcg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-perspective-general-settings-in-project-properties-has-no-identity-providers/34231 "2020-04-28T02:29:05Z")

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My perspective general settings in project properties has no “Identity Providers”. I hope you can help me, Thanks!

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## [Server keeps dropping modbus connections to all plc's](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-keeps-dropping-modbus-connections-to-all-plcs/34216)

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**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-keeps-dropping-modbus-connections-to-all-plcs/34216 "2020-04-28T01:05:28Z")

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So it just started today. Ignition can’t keep a connection to a single plc in the field. Keeps getting a bunch of these: INFO | jvm 1 | 2020/04/24 23:41:14 | ERROR \[SocketIODelegate \] \[22:41:14,503\]:…

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## [Use Tag in Alarm Display Path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-tag-in-alarm-display-path/34240)

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**Author:** [@BA\_Steve](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BA_Steve)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-tag-in-alarm-display-path/34240 "2020-04-27T20:07:34Z")

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I am having issues concatenating text with a bound tag in ignition. I know the issue with the the tag portion of it, I just cant figure out how to make it work. Even if I just have the tag in there without any concaten…

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## [Connecting to Micrologix 1400 through CompactLogix 5069](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-micrologix-1400-through-compactlogix-5069/34247)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_ICS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_ICS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-micrologix-1400-through-compactlogix-5069/34247 "2020-04-27T19:13:15Z")

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I’m trying to connect to a MicroLogix 1400 v2.015 through the backplane of a CompactLogix 5069-L340ERMS2 v31.001(Dual IP Mode). The plant network is connected to port A1(172.20.0.x) and the IO network is on port A2(10.1.…

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## [Table Component Showing Ghost Values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-component-showing-ghost-values/34241)

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**Author:** [@darren.sisco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/darren.sisco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-component-showing-ghost-values/34241 "2020-04-27T16:57:23Z")

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I have a table with 7 data columns. These data columns are from individual historical tags. This is basic information such as serial number, time of completion, part number, recipe number, etc. I have the tags updat…

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## [Window Does Not Exist](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-does-not-exist/12454)

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**Author:** [@tjcorbin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tjcorbin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-does-not-exist/12454 "2020-04-27T15:57:54Z")

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Hi, I have an issue where using 'system.nav.swapTo('Saw/Overview')' on a button on the 'System/NavigationPanel' window results in 'ValueError: Window Saw/Overview does not exist.' error. I can fix the problem by mov…

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## [Database \[mysql\] timeout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-mysql-timeout/34238)

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**Author:** [@daniel.garcia-redrue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/daniel.garcia-redrue)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-mysql-timeout/34238 "2020-04-27T15:39:05Z")

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Hi all, I’m working on a transaction group that calls a stored procedure defined on my database. This procedure deletes old records in a huge table and it takes a lot of time (called for example from SQLYog it takes aro…

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## [Window UDT indirect binding performance questions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-udt-indirect-binding-performance-questions/34235)

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**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-udt-indirect-binding-performance-questions/34235 "2020-04-27T14:39:22Z")

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Are there any known issues/performance hits if we indirectly bind an entire UDT vs. indirectly binding the individual properties in the UDT? This would be for faeplates or popups. What I’m trying to understand, is if th…

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## [Table SQLite for IDP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-sqlite-for-idp/34188)

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**Author:** [@giuseppe.teobaldo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giuseppe.teobaldo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-sqlite-for-idp/34188 "2020-04-27T14:39:19Z")

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I would need to know in which table of the SQLite I find the names of the Identify Providers users set in the user grants section. Thank you

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## [system.tag.getConfiguration UDT parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-getconfiguration-udt-parameters/34232)

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**Author:** [@apgilber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apgilber)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-getconfiguration-udt-parameters/34232 "2020-04-27T12:59:18Z")

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Is there a way to read all of the parameters of a UDT definition without creating an instance of the UDT? We are trying to create a tag import/export utility and would like to export a CSV with headers as all of the par…

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## [Choosing Ignition Client CPUs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/choosing-ignition-client-cpus/34183)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/choosing-ignition-client-cpus/34183 "2020-04-27T00:55:34Z")

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Is it better to go for a high clockspeed, or high core-count for Ignition? Is there a minimum benchmarking PassMark score that you would recommend for moderately large projects? I’ve been burnt before going with a low-…

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## [Simple Git Workflow Video](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-git-workflow-video/34223)

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**Author:** [@joseph.burns](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joseph.burns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-git-workflow-video/34223 "2020-04-26T16:20:53Z")

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Here’s the Git workflow used on a project I’m working on. We kept it as simple as possible. It could be a useful reference for Ignition users trying to get started with Git. As the project progresses and contributors …

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## [Ewon Connector Multiple talk 2 M accounts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ewon-connector-multiple-talk-2-m-accounts/34217)

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**Author:** [@jhoggins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jhoggins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ewon-connector-multiple-talk-2-m-accounts/34217 "2020-04-25T22:02:52Z")

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Is there Away to add a second ewon connector as i need to collect data mailbox information from different ewons on different talk to M accounts ? There could be up to 50 ewons on one application over 10 separate accou…

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## [Easy Chart realtime text color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-realtime-text-color/34193)

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**Author:** [@andreas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andreas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-realtime-text-color/34193 "2020-04-25T15:35:40Z")

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Hi, I am trying to change the color of the “Realtime text” in an easy chart by using the following html expression: \< HTML \>\< font color=white \> Last: \< /font \> In the designer, the color changes and seems to be work…

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## [Opc tag value change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tag-value-change/34167)

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**Author:** [@Oleh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Oleh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tag-value-change/34167 "2020-04-25T10:37:51Z")

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Hello. How can I adjust the value of an opc tag without a script and expression tag?. For example, the tag value-15.

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## [Max() Return the Tagname instead of Value? Is this possible?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/max-return-the-tagname-instead-of-value-is-this-possible/34178)

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**Author:** [@jaspinall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jaspinall)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/max-return-the-tagname-instead-of-value-is-this-possible/34178 "2020-04-24T23:10:34Z")

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Hi All, Just curious which function you would recommend to accomplish the following: I have four Integer type tags and I would like write an expression script that returns the ‘tag name’ of the tag which holds the larg…

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## [Direct Download Link for Latest Edge Version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/direct-download-link-for-latest-edge-version/34141)

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**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/direct-download-link-for-latest-edge-version/34141 "2020-04-22T22:05:36Z")

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I am currently trying to write a script that will automate a bit of the setup for simple Edge gateways on ubuntu server. I am unable to find any package tool function in the documentation to install it (i.e. apt-get igni…

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## [UDT with an indirect OPC Item Path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-with-an-indirect-opc-item-path/34173)

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**Author:** [@BryanB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BryanB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-with-an-indirect-opc-item-path/34173 "2020-04-24T19:14:01Z")

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I think this is a bug or at least something that can be improved. I’m using 8.0.10. When creating an OPC tag with indirect tags the OPC Item Path isn’t shown fully. It’d be nice if I could check on the full tag path wit…

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## [Inconsistent date types from MySQL Database in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inconsistent-date-types-from-mysql-database-in-perspective/34202)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inconsistent-date-types-from-mysql-database-in-perspective/34202 "2020-04-24T17:34:29Z")

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I’m having a very difficult time figuring this out. In perspective, we have a function that after insert/update, we check that it worked. We do this based on type and values. With dates I like to use the native java.u…

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## [Client Keystroke Event Scripts not triggered on new desktops](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-keystroke-event-scripts-not-triggered-on-new-desktops/27414)

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**Author:** [@bfuson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfuson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-keystroke-event-scripts-not-triggered-on-new-desktops/27414 "2020-04-24T16:51:11Z")

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Using Ignition 7.9.11 I am unable to trigger client event scripts from newly spawned desktop instances. I have an operator console with 4 displays that get initialized with system.gui.openDesktop(), but client keystroke…

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## [Alarm 'Label' dynamic binding not working. Displays 'Name' instead of Label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-dynamic-binding-not-working-displays-name-instead-of-label/27748)

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**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-label-dynamic-binding-not-working-displays-name-instead-of-label/27748 "2020-04-24T14:44:34Z")

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Using alarms generated from a UDT, the alarm ‘Label’ is dynamically bound in the alarm configuration, however, the Alarm Status Table will not display anything other than the ‘Name’. Even trying to bind the ‘Label’ to {…

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## [How to restrict pop-up to open out side of window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-restrict-pop-up-to-open-out-side-of-window/34198)

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**Author:** [@doshinikhil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/doshinikhil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-restrict-pop-up-to-open-out-side-of-window/34198 "2020-04-24T14:21:07Z")

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Ignition v8.0.9 OS - Windows Server 2012 R2 Hi…I have checked some topics on forum and tried following script to get mouse position and change the location of pop-up window. Pop-up Window W = 333 & H = 270 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*…

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## [Gateway Tag Change Events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-events/34197)

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**Author:** [@twstevic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/twstevic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-events/34197 "2020-04-24T14:07:03Z")

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I am running Ignition 8.0.10 I would like to run a script when the value of a tag changes. \[default\]SCADA\_ALARM\_CP01\_0\_02 \[default\]SCADA\_ALARM\_CP01\_0\_03 Works, however \[default\]SCADA\_ALARM\_CP01\_0\_0\* Does not work. …

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## [\[Perspective 8.10\] Is there any way to extract the Client MAC ID into a Session Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-8-10-is-there-any-way-to-extract-the-client-mac-id-into-a-session-property/34186)

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**Author:** [@mwilliam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mwilliam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-8-10-is-there-any-way-to-extract-the-client-mac-id-into-a-session-property/34186 "2020-04-24T12:58:27Z")

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We are currently working on a project that potentially could have ~1500 devices connected to a perspective project from different European timezones. Each of these devices will need some configuration data passed to them…

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## [Multiple users modifying the same screen objects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-users-modifying-the-same-screen-objects/34190)

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**Author:** [@Kevin\_Lee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_Lee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-users-modifying-the-same-screen-objects/34190 "2020-04-24T12:49:19Z")

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Hi there, I wonder if you can help me? I have had a quick look at other topics but I cannot see one that helps me, although I am sure this must have been asked before. I am currently setting out on my first ignition pr…

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## [Perspective Momentary Button Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-momentary-button-script/34184)

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**Author:** [@Yfactor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yfactor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-momentary-button-script/34184 "2020-04-24T07:28:15Z")

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Can anyone share with me a script that can turn a button into a momentary button please? or is momentary button available in the latest Perspective yet? Cheers

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## [Store & Forward service unavailable and high mermory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-forward-service-unavailable-and-high-mermory/34182)

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**Author:** [@1264034959](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/1264034959)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-forward-service-unavailable-and-high-mermory/34182 "2020-04-24T02:25:07Z")

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Hi, We have purchased a set of modules for our development demand, including SQL Bridge,Tag Historian,Vision and so on. And the project has running for serval months. Problem: I found that Store & Forward service unava…

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## [Any idea how to put the setpoint of alarm into a text field?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-idea-how-to-put-the-setpoint-of-alarm-into-a-text-field/33880)

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**Author:** [@marcg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marcg)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-idea-how-to-put-the-setpoint-of-alarm-into-a-text-field/33880 "2020-04-24T01:11:43Z")

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Hi im new with ignition, any tips on how do i put the setpoint of a alarm into a text field?

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## ["Cannot convert row x column y to type java.lang.Long"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-convert-row-x-column-y-to-type-java-lang-long/34175)

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**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-convert-row-x-column-y-to-type-java-lang-long/34175 "2020-04-23T22:01:57Z")

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So, I’ve seen threads similar to this, but this one I really do think is some kind of bug. I have a dataset with rows/columns that, when printed via a logger given by system.util.getLogger, returns something like: \[ \[5…

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## [\[Feature-13797\]Perspective 8.0.6 Tree - individual item styles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13797-perspective-8-0-6-tree-individual-item-styles/29926)

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**Author:** [@mleefers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mleefers)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13797-perspective-8-0-6-tree-individual-item-styles/29926 "2020-04-23T20:57:16Z")

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Hi All, I have a tree set up like a tag browse tree to dynamically build a time series chart. I am looking for a way to show on the tree which items have been added to the chart already. I have the tags showing in a leg…

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