# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=130 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 131 --- ## [Client-specific alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-specific-alarming/111074)
**Author:** [@dgratz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dgratz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-specific-alarming/111074 "2025-10-01T03:55:05Z")
I am attempting to create an alarm (diagnostic level, FWIW) that triggers every time a new user is logged into the system. This seems like it would be an easy task, but there are far more roadblocks than I would have ant… --- ## [Serializing to binary with Ignition SDK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serializing-to-binary-with-ignition-sdk/111113)
**Author:** [@akivabrookler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/akivabrookler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serializing-to-binary-with-ignition-sdk/111113 "2025-09-30T22:02:04Z")
Hey, I’m trying to serialize ScriptConfig objects to the data.bin files that Ignition 8.1 uses for gateway events. At the top level, this snippet takes the formed object and returns a byte array. public static byte… --- ## [Socket send must be binary in Jython 2.7.3 (Ignition 8.1.35 and after)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/socket-send-must-be-binary-in-jython-2-7-3-ignition-8-1-35-and-after/85597)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/socket-send-must-be-binary-in-jython-2-7-3-ignition-8-1-35-and-after/85597 "2025-09-30T20:24:47Z")
I am prepping to upgrade a couple of systems from 8.1.19 to 8.1.37. Printing to Zebra printers has been giving me fits, getting an error message like: TypeError: cannot make memory view because object does not have th… --- ## [Communication Between Ignition Edge and ESP32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communication-between-ignition-edge-and-esp32/111109)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Mithiri](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Mithiri)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communication-between-ignition-edge-and-esp32/111109 "2025-09-30T20:01:07Z")
Looking into making a production capable package of a test rig that uses an ESP32 to run different tests. The easiest way i can think of to connect to the ESP32 is using an Industrial Panel PC running Ignition Edge. Thi… --- ## [Configure Java Heap Space in 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-java-heap-space-in-8-3/111108)
**Author:** [@gpellicelli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gpellicelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-java-heap-space-in-8-3/111108 "2025-09-30T18:53:04Z")
Hello, Is there a way in Ignition 8.3 (like in 8.1) to configure the maximum and initial Java heap space allocated to the Gateway? On my Gateway System Performance page, I can see that my Gateway is struggling, and I’d… --- ## [Help cleaning code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-cleaning-code/111105)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-cleaning-code/111105 "2025-09-30T17:15:15Z")
Hi! def funct(json): if json.get("tagPath"): tag\_path = json.get("tagPath") + "/" + json.get("name") base\_path = "\[" + conf.default\_prov + "\]" + json.get("tagPath") else: tag\_path = json.get("name") base\_path… --- ## [How to place hyperlinks in a python file?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-place-hyperlinks-in-a-python-file/111090)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-place-hyperlinks-in-a-python-file/111090 "2025-09-30T15:57:19Z")
How can I create hyperlinks in a python file? Normally whenever you create a function one is created automatically. ▶ Image 1 However I have a file that doesn't contain any function, only information: ▶ Image 2 How coul… --- ## ["Error reading updated project" when saving project in designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-updated-project-when-saving-project-in-designer/111097)
**Author:** [@Adi\_Berko1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adi_Berko1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-updated-project-when-saving-project-in-designer/111097 "2025-09-30T15:52:42Z")
i started a new project on linux server i imported views from an edge i am trying to save the project and i got this massage error reading updated project from gatewaythe the massage details com.inductiveautomati… --- ## [Is there any way to get access from scripting to ignition's internal binding validator/preview](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-access-from-scripting-to-ignitions-internal-binding-validator-preview/111083)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-get-access-from-scripting-to-ignitions-internal-binding-validator-preview/111083 "2025-09-30T15:39:52Z")
i.e. in the designer when you set up a binding, you get that nice little preview that says if it’s a value or an error (and if so what type of error). is that output accessible through scripting (or through public SDK A… --- ## [XY charts with value inside the bars?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-charts-with-value-inside-the-bars/111096)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-charts-with-value-inside-the-bars/111096 "2025-09-30T15:26:10Z")
Hello all! I would like to know if it´s possible to configure XY charts to have text within the bars as shown in the following example: I have try different configurations and some posts on the forum and havent find… --- ## [One time update with Now(0) Not working as intended](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-time-update-with-now-0-not-working-as-intended/111024)
**Author:** [@VerminEngineer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/VerminEngineer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/one-time-update-with-now-0-not-working-as-intended/111024 "2025-09-30T14:51:03Z")
Hello, I have a rather small problem but all the same it still bothers me it won’t work. I have a text field that I want to update the current time until someone hits a button to “capture” the data (other fields as well,… --- ## [Grid Styling advice in Ignition Perspective needed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grid-styling-advice-in-ignition-perspective-needed/111084)
**Author:** [@cian.foley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cian.foley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grid-styling-advice-in-ignition-perspective-needed/111084 "2025-09-30T13:31:38Z")
I am working on designing mimic pages using grid style classes instead of the usual flex container method. I have two labels which represent high alarm and low alarm and I want them to be displayed on top of each othe… --- ## [\[Scripting\] In-editor documentation for 3rd party libraries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-in-editor-documentation-for-3rd-party-libraries/111072)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_McLean](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_McLean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-in-editor-documentation-for-3rd-party-libraries/111072 "2025-09-30T11:54:58Z")
Perhaps there is already a solution to this or a forum post I just didn’t see when I was searching for this, but is there a way to view the pydoc documentation of 3rd party python libraries added into Ignition the same w… --- ## [Igniton Audit Trail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igniton-audit-trail/111014)
**Author:** [@amch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igniton-audit-trail/111014 "2025-09-30T09:33:47Z")
Hello everyone, I need help to know how i can update the Ignition Audit Trail database for the Changes pushed directly from an Ignition Perspective client to a SQL database table. I am on Ignition version 8.1.41 and wor… --- ## [DNP3 tag history timestamps incorrect for SEL devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-tag-history-timestamps-incorrect-for-sel-devices/111039)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-tag-history-timestamps-incorrect-for-sel-devices/111039 "2025-09-30T01:02:08Z")
Before I go too deep investigating this, are there any known issues with storing of DNP3 events into Ignition history with the correct timestamps/timezones? We have some SEL protection relays talking DNP3 to Ignition us… --- ## [On screen keyboard for Perspective workstation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-screen-keyboard-for-perspective-workstation/71428)
**Author:** [@Alagumani\_Kaliyaperu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alagumani_Kaliyaperu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/on-screen-keyboard-for-perspective-workstation/71428 "2025-09-29T23:34:58Z")
Hi All We are using Perspective Workstation application on below Advantech devices 1.IDS-3215R-40XGA1E 2.IDS-3215 3.PPC-3151SW - Windows 10 We are looking for On screen keyboard which can support for Login process a… --- ## [Creating an Ignition Container with a hardened OCI base image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-an-ignition-container-with-a-hardened-oci-base-image/111077)
**Author:** [@Greyship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greyship)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-an-ignition-container-with-a-hardened-oci-base-image/111077 "2025-09-29T22:27:40Z")
I’m implementing Ignition in a highly cyber secure environment and I’d like to use containers, but I will need to rebuild the Ignition container using an OCI hardened image as the base layer (instead of Ubuntu 24.04 that… --- ## [Gateway Project Script Library Scope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-project-script-library-scope/111007)
**Author:** [@robertm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robertm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-project-script-library-scope/111007 "2025-09-29T22:08:55Z")
I'm cleaning up some ad-hoc scripting and moving them to Project Library functions. As an example, on every instance of a trend I have buttons that do functions such as change chart between real time/hist, toggle pens o… --- ## [User.id via Database User Source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-id-via-database-user-source/111069)
**Author:** [@meverly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/meverly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-id-via-database-user-source/111069 "2025-09-29T21:13:40Z")
Is there a way to specify the user.id when writing the queries for a manual Database User Source? Inside my session props you can see the id and userName are the same. I need the id to be the column jdeEmployeeId in my a… --- ## [Manually toggle Perspective appBar in scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-toggle-perspective-appbar-in-scripting/66565)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/manually-toggle-perspective-appbar-in-scripting/66565 "2025-09-29T21:02:34Z")
I am not sure if this is possible at all, or should be an ideas post, but is it possible to toggle the appBar through scripting? I have a user interface that just doesn't really work well with having a little arrow on t… --- ## [Allen-Bradley Micro800 Driver - Connection Path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-micro800-driver-connection-path/111075)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-micro800-driver-connection-path/111075 "2025-09-29T20:46:30Z")
Hey folks, Apologies in advance if this has been addressed - a quick forum search turned up no results. I am looking for a means to add a connection string path to the Micro800 driver. We are connecting through another… --- ## [Connect to AB SLC 5/03 with Moxa EIP3270](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-ab-slc-5-03-with-moxa-eip3270/80458)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Reinke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luke_Reinke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-ab-slc-5-03-with-moxa-eip3270/80458 "2025-09-29T19:26:11Z")
I am using the Allen-Bradley SLC driver, Ignition can connect using EIP if I disable processor browse, but I cannot access any data tables on the PLC. If processor browse is enabled, the connection status gets stuck on "… --- ## [Alarm Historian Duplication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-historian-duplication/111068)
**Author:** [@dgratz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dgratz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-historian-duplication/111068 "2025-09-29T18:58:09Z")
I have a database that records all the alarms in my Ignition gateway, which I’m planning to use in a different piece of software. I noticed today that every alarm entry is recorded twice, once with an eventtype of 1 and … --- ## [Voice Notification SIP Integration w/Cisco Call Manager Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-sip-integration-w-cisco-call-manager-issues/59567)
**Author:** [@jmonter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmonter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-sip-integration-w-cisco-call-manager-issues/59567 "2025-09-29T18:27:42Z")
I’m trying to switch from GrandStream to a Cisco Call Manager system but its not working, the IT follow the example given on Registering Voice Alarm Module to CUCM ignition help but we can’t seem to get it to make phone … --- ## [Dragging rows in Perspective Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dragging-rows-in-perspective-table/68922)
**Author:** [@jasoncoope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jasoncoope)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dragging-rows-in-perspective-table/68922 "2025-09-29T16:36:13Z")
Has anyone figured out how to drag rows around in a perspective table? Need user to be able to change the sort order of rows that will then be saved in the database. --- ## [\[Feedback\] Perspective Form Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feedback-perspective-form-component/111064)
**Author:** [@hpark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hpark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feedback-perspective-form-component/111064 "2025-09-29T16:26:20Z")
Hello forum users! We’d love your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey on the Perspective Form component. Your insights are incredibly valuable and will help us improve your experience. The survey … --- ## [What is the alternate for sleep()?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-alternate-for-sleep/111001)
**Author:** [@Samkcr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samkcr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-alternate-for-sleep/111001 "2025-09-29T15:37:24Z")
Hi, I found many threads in the forum for discussion on sleep(). Though I know this is not recommended to use, In my existing project there were several places sleep() has been used. So I want to get rid of this and loo… --- ## [Need to understand reason behind the MQTT threads](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-understand-reason-behind-the-mqtt-threads/111054)
**Author:** [@Samkcr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samkcr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-understand-reason-behind-the-mqtt-threads/111054 "2025-09-29T15:28:44Z")
Hi, We are communicating with MES through MQTT. This works fine. But when we analyze the thread there are multiple threads in Waiting ,Runnable and Timed\_Waiting state. So we would like to understand why we are getting … --- ## [Best practices for working with Modbus/TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-working-with-modbus-tcp/111030)
**Author:** [@ivan.macias](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ivan.macias)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-working-with-modbus-tcp/111030 "2025-09-29T15:24:57Z")
I didn’t want to necro the threads where I saw this advice given, but I was wanting to get a clearer answer on this. The inductive automation training seems to direct you to use the address mapping feature in the Gateway… --- ## [Vision pressing and holding buttons not working correctly with touchscreen PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-pressing-and-holding-buttons-not-working-correctly-with-touchscreen-pc/110503)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Hazelwood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameron_Hazelwood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-pressing-and-holding-buttons-not-working-correctly-with-touchscreen-pc/110503 "2025-09-29T14:49:24Z")
I have been experiencing an issue with an Ignition Vision project I am working on, where pressing and holding any of my buttons on the screen do not register as a press. I have tested the project with a mouse VIA direct … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=129) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=131)