# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1238 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1239 --- ## [Alarm Active Delay settings not working as expected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-active-delay-settings-not-working-as-expected/29882)
**Author:** [@pthatcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pthatcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-active-delay-settings-not-working-as-expected/29882 "2019-11-12T15:35:59Z")
System: Ignition 7.9.12 Configuring an alarm with the following settings: Ack Mode: Manual Mode: Equal Setpoint: 1 Active Delay: 1800 The notes on Active Delay states “The time, in seconds, before the alarm will be… --- ## [Can I Paste Binding using Python](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-paste-binding-using-python/29880)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-paste-binding-using-python/29880 "2019-11-12T17:25:29Z")
I love the Copy/Paste of bindings in the designer. Is that functionality exposed to Python? I’m trying to write code to expose some of the design-time specified bindings in a tag history binding at runtime. My idea wa… --- ## [Using Template Canvas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-template-canvas/29843)
**Author:** [@boyergary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/boyergary)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-template-canvas/29843 "2019-11-12T12:14:17Z")
I'm having an unusual problem when using a Template Canvas. reportCanvas = system.gui.getWindow("My Windows/ReportViewTemplateCanvas").rootContainer.getComponent("reportCanvas") thisRow = \[randomName, reportTemplate… --- ## [Adding DB pens to Easy chart issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-db-pens-to-easy-chart-issue/29879)
**Author:** [@wschauer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wschauer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-db-pens-to-easy-chart-issue/29879 "2019-11-12T15:30:30Z")
Im using the AdHoc easy chart and dynamically adding pens to the dataset through a button script. The script adds the pens and i am able to see them in the table and in the easy chart configuration but i get the follow… --- ## [Perspective Visualization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-visualization/29864)
**Author:** [@nsolomons13](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nsolomons13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-visualization/29864 "2019-11-12T14:12:09Z")
I’m finding Ignition’s Perspective module extremely unpleasant to work with! The concept behind Perspective is wonderful but very limited in features and very frustrating to work with. I hope the developers are seriously… --- ## [Auto Resize windows to fit various vision client screen size without scroll bars](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-resize-windows-to-fit-various-vision-client-screen-size-without-scroll-bars/28333)
**Author:** [@Yfactor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yfactor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-resize-windows-to-fit-various-vision-client-screen-size-without-scroll-bars/28333 "2019-11-12T12:22:18Z")
Hi there, I am struggling with window sizes not resizing to suit my client screen sizes. I am new to ignition and have basic knowledge of scripting etc. It would be great if someone could help me with my problem and giv… --- ## [Gateway Network and Alarm in Shelving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-and-alarm-in-shelving/29867)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-and-alarm-in-shelving/29867 "2019-11-12T11:23:22Z")
Hi! I have two pair of gateway, each pair is in redundancy. I linked master of each couple with other through gateway network to share tags. It work fine but when I query shelved alarm both system go in slowing and los… --- ## [How to go into different windows using dropdown list?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-go-into-different-windows-using-dropdown-list/4326)
**Author:** [@Ramkumar\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ramkumar_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-go-into-different-windows-using-dropdown-list/4326 "2019-11-12T06:37:34Z")
Hello, I want to know how to use the drop down list. Is it possible to go to another window using the drop down list instead of using the buttons? For example, I have two windows for Trends namely Trend 1 and Trend 2… --- ## [ComponentModel Unable to fire model event data for AlarmStatusTable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/componentmodel-unable-to-fire-model-event-data-for-alarmstatustable/29859)
**Author:** [@jburt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jburt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/componentmodel-unable-to-fire-model-event-data-for-alarmstatustable/29859 "2019-11-11T20:57:13Z")
I'm getting a series of warnings in the log files, and I'm not sure where to trace this down from. It seems to be the alarm status object in perspective causing this. java.io.IOException: Channel is not open. at com.i… --- ## [Easychart does not display tag values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-does-not-display-tag-values/15270)
**Author:** [@william.maclane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/william.maclane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-does-not-display-tag-values/15270 "2019-11-11T20:02:12Z")
I created an easy chart and added the tag browse tree. Tags show in the tree, but when dragged to the chart the chart does nothing. I am watching the tags in the project tag browser and they are changing value. I have… --- ## [Perspective Online Demo - How is lightMobile.css theme switched?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-online-demo-how-is-lightmobile-css-theme-switched/29813)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-online-demo-how-is-lightmobile-css-theme-switched/29813 "2019-11-11T19:51:03Z")
The newest perspective online demo uses a smart trick to have the left dock cover the main view on smaller screen widths. The theme seems to be switched between light.css and lightMobile.css depending on the screen width… --- ## [\[Usability Feedback\] Perspective Breakpoints Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usability-feedback-perspective-breakpoints-interface/29855)
**Author:** [@ray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usability-feedback-perspective-breakpoints-interface/29855 "2019-11-11T19:31:39Z")
We’re iterating on the design of Perspective’s breakpoint user interface within the Column and Breakpoint container types. We would love to hear your thoughts on the feature via this interactive prototype: … --- ## [Constant Error storing tag history data - Connector/J Issue?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/constant-error-storing-tag-history-data-connector-j-issue/29499)
**Author:** [@bkthomas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkthomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/constant-error-storing-tag-history-data-connector-j-issue/29499 "2019-11-11T17:13:13Z")
Specified historical sink 'DB' does not exist java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Specified historical sink 'DB' does not exist. at com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.history.HistoryManagerImpl.storeHistory(Hist… --- ## [Get role from System/User/RoleString](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-role-from-system-user-rolestring/29851)
**Author:** [@Neil\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-role-from-system-user-rolestring/29851 "2019-11-11T16:43:02Z")
I’m trying to set a memory tag using the following expression on the system/client/RoleString which does not evaluate correctly. The RoleString system tag is a list of strings, so I’m not sure how I would need to check … --- ## [Transaction Group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group/29834)
**Author:** [@rajeshbabu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rajeshbabu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group/29834 "2019-11-11T14:11:15Z")
Are there any known problems of Transaction Groups getting reset automatically in a live project where the connected PLC are active.In case there are known problems, please advise a solution. --- ## [Not able to do import in Tags v.8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-do-import-in-tags-v-8/29563)
**Author:** [@patrick.garceau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patrick.garceau)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-do-import-in-tags-v-8/29563 "2019-11-11T13:58:54Z")
Why is the import tag not working? the only way to get the tag working is to do a browse and then the tag works, importing does not work. Should I go to version 7.9, at least it worked, but my license is now version 8 … --- ## [Offline application](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/offline-application/29351)
**Author:** [@michal.koblasa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michal.koblasa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/offline-application/29351 "2019-11-11T13:33:06Z")
Hello, in our facility we need to implement application for our MilkRun (train which is riding around our facility, it loads and delivers packages). We need to prepare ignition application for him. But our wifi coverag… --- ## [EasyChart Save button Not Working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-save-button-not-working/28282)
**Author:** [@lrhyrne](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lrhyrne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-save-button-not-working/28282 "2019-11-11T13:09:33Z")
I have anEasyChart being used in a trending Window and the ‘Save…’ Button with the disk on it does not work, it only outs an incomplete XML file. I would like to fire a custom event handler script to handle our custom … --- ## [Ignition 8 Tag Expression Binding Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-tag-expression-binding-bug/29679)
**Author:** [@maniaero14](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/maniaero14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-tag-expression-binding-bug/29679 "2019-11-11T10:08:35Z")
Bug when we are binding a tag to a component in property \> expression it gets binded but when a new tag is created in the mean time does not get reflected in the property \> expression. --- ## [Get TemplateRepeater object from within repeated template component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-templaterepeater-object-from-within-repeated-template-component/29822)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-templaterepeater-object-from-within-repeated-template-component/29822 "2019-11-10T19:56:40Z")
The template that I’m repeating is able to delete its entry from the SQL table that’s providing the Template Repeater dataset, so upon deleting it, I want to also trigger the templateParams dataset to refresh. I have tr… --- ## [Using a property as a table name in SQL query?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-property-as-a-table-name-in-sql-query/29818)
**Author:** [@rupej](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rupej)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-property-as-a-table-name-in-sql-query/29818 "2019-11-10T12:55:43Z")
I’m using trying to use the following query as the data binding for a table. It works great until I try to use a custom property (which is a string) as the table name. Does anyone know what the correct syntax is to do … --- ## [Ignition 7.9.10 Trends](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-10-trends/29809)
**Author:** [@dcamp1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dcamp1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-10-trends/29809 "2019-11-10T11:42:01Z")
I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong! I select my pens from a Tranaction Group (as you can see in my pen selection) the database is correct as far as the value in the fields “685870\_Ft” value = 9.53 but for some r… --- ## [External Web Server to Access database to Ignition Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/external-web-server-to-access-database-to-ignition-gateway/29819)
**Author:** [@michaelryan.alimagno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michaelryan.alimagno)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/external-web-server-to-access-database-to-ignition-gateway/29819 "2019-11-10T11:18:49Z")
We need a data from an external web server (e.g. WESM Web Server) via the internet. WESM Web server will provide an API where we can use to extract the data from WESM Web server and will be received by Ignition Gateway u… --- ## [Iframe plugin required for Amcrest camera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-plugin-required-for-amcrest-camera/29802)
**Author:** [@khanczrik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/khanczrik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-plugin-required-for-amcrest-camera/29802 "2019-11-08T20:33:20Z")
Added an Iframe in Perspective for a camera; it runs fine tools-\>perspective-\>launch session, but errors on mobile devices(Iphones, Android, etc). The same problem existed in Vision, but after updating camera’s firmware… --- ## [Ignition perspective giving realtime errors of tag on controls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-giving-realtime-errors-of-tag-on-controls/29821)
**Author:** [@sac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-giving-realtime-errors-of-tag-on-controls/29821 "2019-11-10T07:56:21Z")
I have connected a device using Modbus RTU over TCP. Occasionally there are timeout errors which Ignition is picking up and showing in the tags.,I have bound a control to. Let’s say I have an ON/ OFF tag bound to a chec… --- ## [V7.9.10 Easy Chart Trend Zoom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v7-9-10-easy-chart-trend-zoom/29814)
**Author:** [@Bob\_O](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob_O)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v7-9-10-easy-chart-trend-zoom/29814 "2019-11-10T07:40:43Z")
When zooming in, the trend line turn to dot/dashes when the pen is selected to trend as Line. I assume I have done something incorrectly during my set-up. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, --- ## [Internal error in explorer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/internal-error-in-explorer/22420)
**Author:** [@drinaldi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drinaldi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/internal-error-in-explorer/22420 "2019-11-09T00:04:02Z")
Hello, I keep getting an “Internal error” show up in explorer while system is running. This in turn locks up designer. Has anyone seen this before and know of a fix? running windows 10, 64 bit, new PC, just installed … --- ## [Proper system.db.runNamedQuery usage in python](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proper-system-db-runnamedquery-usage-in-python/29768)
**Author:** [@tyrel.parker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyrel.parker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proper-system-db-runnamedquery-usage-in-python/29768 "2019-11-08T22:49:37Z")
I frequently have troubles where I want to run a named query within a python script, but when I try to iterate through that dataset to format the returns I end up crashing my designer. I don’t think I am doing anything t… --- ## [Recommendation for alarm pipleline structure, number of pipelines?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommendation-for-alarm-pipleline-structure-number-of-pipelines/29810)
**Author:** [@rpavlicek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rpavlicek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommendation-for-alarm-pipleline-structure-number-of-pipelines/29810 "2019-11-08T21:56:12Z")
Hello, I’m looking for what would be a good practice for an alarm pipeline structure. I’ve read though the alarming sections in the manual and university and have a good idea on creating pipelines, notifications, roste… --- ## [Putting a button inside a power table column?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/putting-a-button-inside-a-power-table-column/29801)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/putting-a-button-inside-a-power-table-column/29801 "2019-11-08T21:55:43Z")
I saw a few threads on this and but I cannot get either of them to work. Has anyone done this with success? Also, in one of the post it's mentioned about putting some of the information in the table initialize ext… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1237) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1239)