# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=155 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [SQL data display on computer without SQL database connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-data-display-on-computer-without-sql-database-connections/109382)
**Author:** [@jennifer.meyer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jennifer.meyer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-data-display-on-computer-without-sql-database-connections/109382 "2025-08-05T14:42:01Z")
I'm new to ignition and database networking so I apologize if this is a dumb question. Right now engineers need to run a SQL query through Minitab/Excel and copy charts over to a powerpoint daily, then send that to manag… --- ## [Perspective - translations behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-translations-behavior/92880)
**Author:** [@davee\_s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davee_s)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-translations-behavior/92880 "2025-08-05T14:35:07Z")
Hello guys, I am creating translations on my project for multiple languages. For some components I don't understand the behavior of the locale session property. Are some components automatically translated into the curre… --- ## [Flexible Timer List](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flexible-timer-list/109344)
**Author:** [@carter.doud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/carter.doud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flexible-timer-list/109344 "2025-08-05T14:14:18Z")
I am attempting to make a list of timers that operators can scan in part numbers and it populates a container with a new timer instance and times from a set value down to zero. Right now I have 10 sub containers inside … --- ## [Hierarchical vs Array Based Tag Structures](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hierarchical-vs-array-based-tag-structures/109367)
**Author:** [@PFollansbee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PFollansbee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hierarchical-vs-array-based-tag-structures/109367 "2025-08-05T11:42:49Z")
I've been considering data and program structuring a lot with regard to PLC's (primarily Rockwell, Studio 5000). The way I see it, there are a couple design patterns that are scalable and work well. A hierarchical OOP s… --- ## [Need some help on Project import](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-some-help-on-project-import/109311)
**Author:** [@jffgan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jffgan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-some-help-on-project-import/109311 "2025-08-05T01:33:03Z")
HI all, Wanna ask, i imported a secured project which login method using AD authentication from gateway. and now i am not able to login due to no connection to AD, is there a way to revert back to previous project which … --- ## [How to insert into a column named 'end'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-insert-into-a-column-named-end/109346)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Whitlock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Whitlock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-insert-into-a-column-named-end/109346 "2025-08-04T23:54:39Z")
I am doing the gold cert practice test, and part of it requires writing to a table with a column named 'end'. 'end' is a keyword in sql which leads to all sorts of issues trying to do that. So far this is what I have: i… --- ## [system.file.writeFile not working on Mac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-writefile-not-working-on-mac/109359)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-writefile-not-working-on-mac/109359 "2025-08-04T23:52:07Z")
I have a Perspective script that creates a PDF with system.report.executeReport and then saves it to the device with system.perspective.download. This works, I see the PDF on my device where I expect it. I now want to … --- ## [Integrating Ignition with Custom Plastic Fabrication Equipment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-ignition-with-custom-plastic-fabrication-equipment/109336)
**Author:** [@cohitmingaocharlene](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cohitmingaocharlene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-ignition-with-custom-plastic-fabrication-equipment/109336 "2025-08-04T20:32:50Z")
Hey all, I’ve been exploring ways to integrate Ignition with machines used in custom plastic fabrication, specifically thermoforming and CNC routers. Has anyone here set up data acquisition or machine control for plasti… --- ## [Cellular services with Airlink](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cellular-services-with-airlink/78521)
**Author:** [@scott.adams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.adams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cellular-services-with-airlink/78521 "2025-08-04T20:30:47Z")
We have used several Airlink devices through the years and we use AT&T as our carrier. It is always a struggle to talk to someone at AT&T to properly provision the Airlink devices for SMS capability. I'm wondering about … --- ## [Azure AD Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/azure-ad-integration/109345)
**Author:** [@blindsay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/blindsay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/azure-ad-integration/109345 "2025-08-04T19:48:44Z")
Hey all, I work on the IT side of the house but working with our Automation Engineer who uses Ignition. I have setup a SAML identity provider (Azure AD for us) in ignition and have it where I can successfully login (to… --- ## [UDT Instance value changed not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-instance-value-changed-not-working/109327)
**Author:** [@gustavo.chamorro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gustavo.chamorro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-instance-value-changed-not-working/109327 "2025-08-04T19:39:32Z")
I have some tag change scripts in normal memory tags. They work perfectly. I had a UDT instance with a tag change in one of the tags within the UDT that doesn't work quite right. I take a large string from my mqtt and … --- ## [PowerChart X-Trace InfoBox Text Visibility Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-x-trace-infobox-text-visibility-scripting/109340)
**Author:** [@d.hedger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/d.hedger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-x-trace-infobox-text-visibility-scripting/109340 "2025-08-04T18:48:41Z")
Hello, Is there a parameter or a way to toggle the visibility of a specific description/value within the X-Trace InfoBox? There are some historized boolean signals I have where I don't want them to show up in the InfoBo… --- ## [8.3 and Siemens S7+ Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-and-siemens-s7-driver/99801)
**Author:** [@nicholas.gutt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.gutt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-and-siemens-s7-driver/99801 "2025-08-04T18:38:19Z")
I have setup a few dozen Siemens PLC connections using IA driver and device OPCUA servers. I watched a lot of ICC and am curious about details of the Siemens S7+ driver. Can anyone answer the following Siemens PLC ques… --- ## [Generate Report from Data on a View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generate-report-from-data-on-a-view/109204)
**Author:** [@annikaciul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/annikaciul)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generate-report-from-data-on-a-view/109204 "2025-08-04T17:33:19Z")
I have a view that currently gives a detailed summary table for devices on a job with a lot of data. I want to set up a button that will open a popup with a report viewer. This report should be able to take all the infor… --- ## [Accessing Diagnostic Logs in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-diagnostic-logs-in-perspective/66954)
**Author:** [@CTrenkamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CTrenkamp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-diagnostic-logs-in-perspective/66954 "2025-08-04T16:15:55Z")
I would like to display the diagnostic logs from the gateway into a perspective container. Is this possible? I was not able to find a function that does this in the manual nor did I find anything on the exchange. --- ## [Comunication between Back-End Gateway and Front-End Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comunication-between-back-end-gateway-and-front-end-gateway/109322)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comunication-between-back-end-gateway-and-front-end-gateway/109322 "2025-08-04T15:30:30Z")
We have a large project coming... We were planning on doing a back-end gateway and a front-end gateway. How would comunicatte the front-end gateway. I mean, if for example in perspective you have a button that start a… --- ## [system.net.httpClient() with TIME\_WAIT due to pooling?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-with-time-wait-due-to-pooling/109203)
**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-with-time-wait-due-to-pooling/109203 "2025-08-04T15:22:04Z")
We are using system.net.httpClient() with PUT to call some Microsoft REST APIs. It gets triggered every few seconds.with system.util.invokeAsynchronous() and appears to work fine. We have logging setup and anything not… --- ## [Working with multiple Gateways - Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-multiple-gateways-scripting/109309)
**Author:** [@Tjark\_Sterk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tjark_Sterk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-multiple-gateways-scripting/109309 "2025-08-04T13:48:12Z")
Hey, I was wondering how one would handle scripting on multiple gateways, meaning if I build my own scripting library that I want to use for all projects on all gateways, how do I ensure that all gateways have access to… --- ## [Live cctv feed in ignition perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/live-cctv-feed-in-ignition-perspective/109305)
**Author:** [@gauravavhad.1989](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gauravavhad.1989)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/live-cctv-feed-in-ignition-perspective/109305 "2025-08-04T12:24:49Z")
How do i show live came ra feed from ds-2cd3341g2e-liu camera in ignition perspective. I am using Video player for the same but it shows Error Loading Media. my camera stream is http://192.168.55.39/doc/index.html#/pr… --- ## [Ignition Edge - Buffer limitations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-buffer-limitations/109281)
**Author:** [@Andre\_Hennecke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andre_Hennecke)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-buffer-limitations/109281 "2025-08-04T12:12:06Z")
Hi, The current Ignition edge can buffer data for up to 35 days or 10Mio data points. I was wondering about the definition of a data point. I’m seeking clarification on the definition of a "data point" . Specifically,… --- ## [Will MQTT transmission is essential to configure if we needs to connect and get the data from MES?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-mqtt-transmission-is-essential-to-configure-if-we-needs-to-connect-and-get-the-data-from-mes/109258)
**Author:** [@Samkcr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samkcr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/will-mqtt-transmission-is-essential-to-configure-if-we-needs-to-connect-and-get-the-data-from-mes/109258 "2025-08-04T08:59:40Z")
Hi, With our configuration from MES the data is getting published through MQTT. Two modules installed MQTT Distributor and MQTT Engine. So in our system we configured the required information in MQTT Engine and subscrib… --- ## [Warning: Bypassing certificate validation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warning-bypassing-certificate-validation/98567)
**Author:** [@Kenia\_Villegas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kenia_Villegas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warning-bypassing-certificate-validation/98567 "2024-11-13T15:34:10Z")
Hi everyone, I recently found this warning in one of our gateways: "Bypassing certificate validation and hostname verification is highly insecure and should only be used for testing purposes" and haven't been able to fi… --- ## [Perspective Workstation on a virtual machine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-on-a-virtual-machine/109113)
**Author:** [@gareth.lovell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gareth.lovell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-on-a-virtual-machine/109113 "2025-08-04T05:22:04Z")
Hi All, I am new to Ignition and virtual machines (VMware). I have a scenario where I am trying to launch a perspective workstation on a virtual machine. The project is on the host machine Ignition Gateway. I can't s… --- ## [Making bar chart with named query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-bar-chart-with-named-query/109239)
**Author:** [@uy\_huynh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/uy_huynh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-bar-chart-with-named-query/109239 "2025-08-03T23:27:29Z")
Hi all, If I have a named query that query a daily total data for each location, how can I implement it into a bar chart? Only worked if I have one row of data. If my set of data has more than 1 row data, it doesn't di… --- ## [Best Approach for High-Frequency Event-Based Data Logging and Graphing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-approach-for-high-frequency-event-based-data-logging-and-graphing/109289)
**Author:** [@maury.sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/maury.sanchez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-approach-for-high-frequency-event-based-data-logging-and-graphing/109289 "2025-08-02T20:48:23Z")
Hello everyone, I’m currently working on migrating a legacy project to a new network architecture and applying lessons learned over time. In the old project, I had to graph a high-frequency variable (LoadCell) in real t… --- ## [Perspective Dock Overrides](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dock-overrides/35411)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dock-overrides/35411 "2025-08-02T17:36:29Z")
I have a project with a LeftDock configured in “Shared settings”. My goal is to create a new “section” that will use a different Dock. My impression was that if you add a dock to one of the pages, it will “override” th… --- ## [Ignition authentication as middleman to FactoryTalk authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-authentication-as-middleman-to-factorytalk-authentication/109250)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Muldoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeff_Muldoon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-authentication-as-middleman-to-factorytalk-authentication/109250 "2025-08-02T01:09:49Z")
I have a request to add badge readers to a factory's Panelview HMIs. They are running ME and I'm 99% sure they won't connect to LDAP as you need OPTIX or SE. I do have Ignition connected to LDAP and will be able to get t… --- ## [\[FEATURE REQUEST\] Microphone access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-request-microphone-access/109277)
**Author:** [@rodrigo.estrella](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rodrigo.estrella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-request-microphone-access/109277 "2025-08-01T23:07:04Z")
Hello, I have opened this feature request to allow microphone access requests in the Perspective apps. Adding support for user-grantable mic access (whether through a native popup or trusted iframe context), would open… --- ## [Best Practice for Aggregating Multiple OPC Tags into a Single Memory Tag Without Asynchronous Update Conflicts using a Mitsubishi Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-aggregating-multiple-opc-tags-into-a-single-memory-tag-without-asynchronous-update-conflicts-using-a-mitsubishi-driver/109095)
**Author:** [@nolan.pratt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nolan.pratt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-aggregating-multiple-opc-tags-into-a-single-memory-tag-without-asynchronous-update-conflicts-using-a-mitsubishi-driver/109095 "2025-08-01T21:20:04Z")
Hey all — first-time post here, hoping to get some insight into a workflow challenge I'm facing with data aggregation in Ignition Edge. I'm working on an Ignition Edge Gateway with a local Ignition OPC UA server subscri… --- ## [Get connection strength, quality, or ping for a Perspective session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-connection-strength-quality-or-ping-for-a-perspective-session/109169)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Fabiano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Fabiano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-connection-strength-quality-or-ping-for-a-perspective-session/109169 "2025-08-01T21:01:39Z")
Good day, To keep it brief, we are developing HMIs using Ignition that often find themselves being run on wireless computers in areas with poor connection. Operators (understandably) frequently complain about long delay… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=154) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=156)