# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1206 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1207 --- ## [Image Scaling in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-scaling-in-perspective/32507)
**Author:** [@paul.mangels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.mangels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-scaling-in-perspective/32507 "2020-02-25T13:49:32Z")
Hi All, This may be a naive question, but is there a way to scale images in Perspective? Changing the height/width of the image just crops it rather than scaling it. I couldn’t find the custom property in the manual tha… --- ## [My tags don't change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-tags-dont-change/32498)
**Author:** [@marianjel\_11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marianjel_11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/my-tags-dont-change/32498 "2020-02-25T13:24:55Z")
I have an issue with my tags. I have script which runs every hour and affect these tags but they don´t change, it seems like their´re static but they aren’t. I also tried to change it manually but this doesn’t work too… --- ## [Multiple Dropdowns Feeding off Each Other](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-dropdowns-feeding-off-each-other/32555)
**Author:** [@jpence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jpence)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-dropdowns-feeding-off-each-other/32555 "2020-02-25T12:24:36Z")
I have several dropdowns in series, one dependent on the data from another. Each is SQL query binding referencing the dropdown previous. Is it possible to have the children, grandchildren, etc. go back to an unselected… --- ## [User Management with AD](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-with-ad/32573)
**Author:** [@Sonny\_Vallgren](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sonny_Vallgren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-with-ad/32573 "2020-02-25T08:38:17Z")
I’ve set up an AD LDAP user source with ignition gateway default as failover source. It works as expected, if the user can’t be found on AD it will use the default user source on the gateway. The problem I have is that… --- ## [Ignition-8.0.9 client tag and perspective alarm journal table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-9-client-tag-and-perspective-alarm-journal-table/32528)
**Author:** [@lyhkch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lyhkch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-9-client-tag-and-perspective-alarm-journal-table/32528 "2020-02-25T06:51:59Z")
Hi， Where Ignition-8.0.9 Client tag ？ and Perspective alarm journal table cannot obtain historical alarm and real-time alarm, but I have obtained alarm information in vision。 --- ## [Category Chart "Auto Range" issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/category-chart-auto-range-issue/32570)
**Author:** [@RForshey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RForshey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/category-chart-auto-range-issue/32570 "2020-02-25T00:49:56Z")
Hello all! I have a category chart with two Category Line/Shape Renderer and one Category Bar Renderer plotting data from three datasets. I’d like to use the Auto Range function, but they never come up the same for all … --- ## [Cylindrical tank show value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cylindrical-tank-show-value/32567)
**Author:** [@Bigtalljv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bigtalljv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cylindrical-tank-show-value/32567 "2020-02-25T00:14:23Z")
Hi, I am new to Ignition and just trying to do some simple things. Is there an easy way to show the value of a stock cylindrical tank instead of a percentage? I have a whole bunch of these types of questions but I’ll … --- ## [Ignition VOIP Voice Notificaiton Profile- Not Registering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-voip-voice-notificaiton-profile-not-registering/32564)
**Author:** [@b.ellison](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/b.ellison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-voip-voice-notificaiton-profile-not-registering/32564 "2020-02-25T00:09:42Z")
Hello All, I am currently moving an existing Ignition application to a new server. The only thing that I have not been able to successfully work after moving the application is registering the VOIP Voice Notification pr… --- ## [CompactLogix v20 PLC Connection - Tag Bad Quality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/compactlogix-v20-plc-connection-tag-bad-quality/22197)
**Author:** [@jayce.oxton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jayce.oxton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/compactlogix-v20-plc-connection-tag-bad-quality/22197 "2020-02-24T21:26:13Z")
I’m trying to connect to a CompactLogix PLC running v20.19 firmware. I am able to connect to the PLC successfully and browse the tags. However when I try to read tag I get a Value of null and a Quality of bad. I tri… --- ## [Perspective Alarm Status Table - Scripting Functions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-status-table-scripting-functions/32543)
**Author:** [@jaspinall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jaspinall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-status-table-scripting-functions/32543 "2020-02-24T20:18:12Z")
Hello There: I am just wondering if there are any exposed scripting functions for Perspective’s Alarm Status Table. We would like to add a “Acknowledge All” button to the view in which our alarm status table resides on … --- ## [exportAndDistribute Report with Gmail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportanddistribute-report-with-gmail/32527)
**Author:** [@s\_petrarca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/s_petrarca)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportanddistribute-report-with-gmail/32527 "2020-02-24T19:49:13Z")
I’m working on creating a script that will send a report when a batch and/or job number is completed and I want to send it through an email. I’ve gotten the base report creation down with local file saves and I’m transit… --- ## [Multiple Op Alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-op-alarming/32549)
**Author:** [@abrennan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abrennan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-op-alarming/32549 "2020-02-24T19:13:41Z")
I’m very new to Ignition and am still working through the online training. However, I have a project that I’m working on that requires me to send out a email notification to a group when a button is pressed, then a seco… --- ## [Programmatically Open and Close a Dropdown List](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/programmatically-open-and-close-a-dropdown-list/32512)
**Author:** [@MicroVAX\_II](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MicroVAX_II)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/programmatically-open-and-close-a-dropdown-list/32512 "2020-02-24T18:28:51Z")
The method used and the problem is listed below, thanks for reading and have an awesome weekend! Main goal: Mimic a modern website dropdown list functionality in vision using ignition 7.9. Method: I decided to use a T… --- ## [Designer Color Chooser vs Runtime Color Chooser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-color-chooser-vs-runtime-color-chooser/32505)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-color-chooser-vs-runtime-color-chooser/32505 "2020-02-24T17:14:49Z")
In the designer in Ignition v7.9.x Vision we have this Color Chooser, when we want to change the color on the component: In runtime, with the scripting function system.gui.chooseColor we get this: This is very hard… --- ## [SLC Driver - 'Connected:Determining Protocol'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slc-driver-connected-determining-protocol/32332)
**Author:** [@cody.abbott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cody.abbott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slc-driver-connected-determining-protocol/32332 "2020-02-24T16:44:05Z")
I have a bunch of SLC 5/04s that I am talking to via ANC-100e DH+ to Ethernet converters and the built in Ethernet SLC driver. It all works great, but if the devices are powered off (say for a weekend) and then come back… --- ## [Debugging a Script in ConfigureTransform](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/debugging-a-script-in-configuretransform/32539)
**Author:** [@Jorgeibesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jorgeibesi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/debugging-a-script-in-configuretransform/32539 "2020-02-24T15:55:16Z")
Hello, How I can show messages in my console to track the flow execution of my script in Configure Transform. I tried several ways, but doesn’t work. --- ## [Page Parameter and populating page button labels with Database Information](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-parameter-and-populating-page-button-labels-with-database-information/32517)
**Author:** [@lozzer65](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lozzer65)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/page-parameter-and-populating-page-button-labels-with-database-information/32517 "2020-02-24T15:45:57Z")
Hi I am using Ignition 8 and a perspective page. I have been going through the videos, and determined that I need to use a view parameter to get me started. I have a simple database table called reference test, with 2 … --- ## [Date format in report scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-format-in-report-scripting/32530)
**Author:** [@giulio.comito](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giulio.comito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-format-in-report-scripting/32530 "2020-02-24T15:28:11Z")
Hello! I would like to write the date in the ‘yyyy-dd-mm’ format but Ignition’s report scripting recognizes the ‘yyyy-mm-dd’ format. Anyone know how I can do that? Thank you! --- ## [Display Tooltip globally](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-tooltip-globally/32532)
**Author:** [@Gomez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gomez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-tooltip-globally/32532 "2020-02-24T08:53:01Z")
Hi, a customer is asking a way to display the complete tag path of all object placed in a window ( with an button or a checkbox ) . I already take a look to some java code posted in the forum to enable/disable, change d… --- ## [History tree tag Documentation/Tooltip vs Tag Name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tree-tag-documentation-tooltip-vs-tag-name/32531)
**Author:** [@Gomez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gomez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tree-tag-documentation-tooltip-vs-tag-name/32531 "2020-02-24T08:48:21Z")
Hi, I’m using an history tag tree to show project tags for an ad-hoc chart, but I’ve a huge number of tag that are not “human readable”. Is there any way to display in the tree i.e. the Documentation field of the tag in… --- ## [Spinner date bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spinner-date-bug/32448)
**Author:** [@camatt3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/camatt3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spinner-date-bug/32448 "2020-02-23T21:17:39Z")
I have a Spinner component set to Date mode, with the dateValue property bound to a date tag. The first time I open the window that the spinner is on in a client, the spinner text displays “#,##0.##”. After navigatin… --- ## [How to Show Time (Duration, not DateTime)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-time-duration-not-datetime/32514)
**Author:** [@Dmart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dmart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-time-duration-not-datetime/32514 "2020-02-22T15:49:48Z")
Building a project in Edge 7.9.13. I have a table that I am using a script to fill in the Dataset from tags, The tags are from an array of UDTs in the PLC. Everything is working except one column. In the PLC I am usi… --- ## [\[Ignition 8\] store data in historian at a specific time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-store-data-in-historian-at-a-specific-time/32274)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-store-data-in-historian-at-a-specific-time/32274 "2020-02-22T03:21:03Z")
In Ignition 7.9, we can store data in historian at a specific time (for exemple, every day at 12:00) Scan class mode = driven, and HistoryMaxAgeMode = 1 Execution Each time the scan class is triggered, all datapoint sc… --- ## [Nested UDT Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-udt-question/32513)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-udt-question/32513 "2020-02-22T02:29:49Z")
I have 3 datatypes in ignition, lets call them Alarm,Motor,Machine. Alarm is nested in motor and motor is nested in machine. So the hierarchy is as follows Machine.Motor.Alarm. I have created a parameter in all 3 datatyp… --- ## [Updating Current Time Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-current-time-tag/32511)
**Author:** [@StephenBarnes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StephenBarnes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-current-time-tag/32511 "2020-02-21T21:55:28Z")
I feel like this is really easy but I can’t quite get it on Ignition 8.0. What I am trying to do is create a memory tag that just updates the current time. I know the System current minute tag is available but I want the… --- ## [Edit name and type in dataset editor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-name-and-type-in-dataset-editor/32509)
**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edit-name-and-type-in-dataset-editor/32509 "2020-02-21T21:53:09Z")
How can I edit column name and/or column type in dataset editor? --- ## [Alarm Status Reset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-reset/32489)
**Author:** [@melwadeya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/melwadeya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-reset/32489 "2020-02-21T19:50:49Z")
Hi all, I have configured an alarm on a tag. The alarm enable property is bound to a component, checkbox. If the checkbox is selected, the alarm is enabled. In the event of an Active Alarm, and then the checkbox is uns… --- ## [Select row and then filter table by value from a column in that row](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-row-and-then-filter-table-by-value-from-a-column-in-that-row/32178)
**Author:** [@cody56](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cody56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-row-and-then-filter-table-by-value-from-a-column-in-that-row/32178 "2020-02-21T19:21:10Z")
Ok so I’m pretty new to scripting in Python and I’m having trouble figuring this one out. I have a table full of results and every row has a barcode (stored as a string) included. I’d like to be able to open a popup men… --- ## [Power Table Change Row Height, Center Text and Bold](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-change-row-height-center-text-and-bold/22435)
**Author:** [@jshaffer09](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jshaffer09)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-change-row-height-center-text-and-bold/22435 "2020-02-21T17:48:45Z")
Is there a way to change the row height from scripting. It is for a in table header. I also want to center and bold the text in a certain row and column in scripting. --- ## [Tree view component on the vision client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-view-component-on-the-vision-client/32500)
**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-view-component-on-the-vision-client/32500 "2020-02-21T17:30:05Z")
hello. To access the windows of my project, I used a tree view component, I want some users not to see some windows. can somebody help me how to do that. thanks you [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1205) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1207)