# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=16 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Popup with numeric entry wont focus with a value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-with-numeric-entry-wont-focus-with-a-value/116665)
**Author:** [@Jul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-with-numeric-entry-wont-focus-with-a-value/116665 "2026-08-05T12:14:45Z")
I've made a popup in perspective. In the popup i'm presenting a value and want to change the value using my keyboard without first selecting the numeric entry field. So the numeric entry needs to have the focus so i can … --- ## [Module Referencing Issues on Tag Value Change On Ignition 8.3.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-referencing-issues-on-tag-value-change-on-ignition-8-3-6/116617)
**Author:** [@john.hadikusumo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.hadikusumo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-referencing-issues-on-tag-value-change-on-ignition-8-3-6/116617 "2026-08-05T11:25:42Z")
Hi Dear, I just found out that Ignition 8.3.6 has module referencing issues on tag value changed event. This is the situation: i do have modules like: on console script i can reference those module without any err… --- ## [Getting the user info if the user is from the failover source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-the-user-info-if-the-user-is-from-the-failover-source/72747)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-the-user-info-if-the-user-is-from-the-failover-source/72747 "2026-08-05T02:00:48Z")
Hi, I have two user sources configured. user1, failover user source is configured to use "user2" user2 project 1 is using user1 as user source. When I login the project 1 using user from user2, it can login and disp… --- ## [Creating a break in line in xychart for perspective page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-break-in-line-in-xychart-for-perspective-page/116657)
**Author:** [@luis.morales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luis.morales)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-break-in-line-in-xychart-for-perspective-page/116657 "2026-08-04T22:32:24Z")
I want the purple line to break every two points ive tried breaking it up by adding a null in-between every two points but that didn't work. I didnt want to add a new series for each two points it also binding to a cust… --- ## [Bad\_ServiceUnsupported Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-serviceunsupported-error/116634)
**Author:** [@harrison.m.freeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harrison.m.freeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-serviceunsupported-error/116634 "2026-08-04T21:38:43Z")
Hi All, Error log is being flooded with the following: ResendData for subscriptionId=577 failed: status=Bad\_ServiceUnsupported, description=The server does not support the requested service. org.eclipse.milo.opcua.sta… --- ## [Force task execution parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-task-execution-parameters/116639)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Marchetti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Marchetti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/force-task-execution-parameters/116639 "2026-08-04T19:18:08Z")
I'm trying to use the gateway API to run an EAM function, specifically eam-tasks \> force task execution. The link to the docs for this function is here: http://yourgateway:/openapi#tag/eam-tasks/paths/~1data~1eam~1api~1… --- ## [\[Bug\] Report paths for gateways on non-windows systems produce badly behaved paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-paths-for-gateways-on-non-windows-systems-produce-badly-behaved-paths/116656)
**Author:** [@mmyzer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mmyzer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-paths-for-gateways-on-non-windows-systems-produce-badly-behaved-paths/116656 "2026-08-04T18:04:27Z")
Setup ▶ Version Info I am running the Ignition gateway through a container (WSL2-based) on a Windows system. I am running Ignition Designer on Windows Steps to Reproduce Open designer to a project Create a new report Unde… --- ## [Modbus - Reading bits in reverse bit order?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-reading-bits-in-reverse-bit-order/116526)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-reading-bits-in-reverse-bit-order/116526 "2026-08-04T17:47:05Z")
Is there any way to force a device to read register bits in reverse order? i.e. set bit 15 to the LSB and bit 0 to MSB so that when HR153 = 1, HR153.15 is ON and the rest are Off? (or, the bit value would look like this … --- ## [AD/Hybrid Setup on Primary/Secondary Servers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-hybrid-setup-on-primary-secondary-servers/116655)
**Author:** [@gohabsgo9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gohabsgo9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-hybrid-setup-on-primary-secondary-servers/116655 "2026-08-04T17:05:25Z")
Hi, New to ignition and had some questions on AD setup. We are running 8.3 and have IO and Visual gateways setup (Primary/Active, Secondary/Standby) as well as an EAM setup. I am wondering if I need to setup AD/Hybrid … --- ## [Git Repository Structure and Asymmetric Deployment Modes Strategy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/git-repository-structure-and-asymmetric-deployment-modes-strategy/116633)
**Author:** [@hflores](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hflores)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/git-repository-structure-and-asymmetric-deployment-modes-strategy/116633 "2026-08-04T15:26:35Z")
Hi everyone, We are planning our migration/implementation workflow under Ignition 8.3, leveraging a Scale-Out Architecture. Our infrastructure consists of: Multiple Frontend Gateways: Handling Perspective and UI. M… --- ## [Designer "Listing all available user roles"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-listing-all-available-user-roles/116650)
**Author:** [@melina.cottey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/melina.cottey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-listing-all-available-user-roles/116650 "2026-08-04T12:58:18Z")
Hi, I'm currently having an issue where when someone opens the designer he sees "listing all available user roles". Almost like the designer can't contact the identity providers (AD) but the vision client don't have any… --- ## [numberFormat issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numberformat-issue/116646)
**Author:** [@Henk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numberformat-issue/116646 "2026-08-04T11:47:47Z")
Ignition Perspective Version 8.3.3 When using the numberFormat function in an expression, we see that the decimal point changes to a comma in the function result. However, the decimal point is desired. The session local… --- ## [Shift Change Automatic Scheduled logoff for all machines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shift-change-automatic-scheduled-logoff-for-all-machines/116640)
**Author:** [@nkelly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nkelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shift-change-automatic-scheduled-logoff-for-all-machines/116640 "2026-08-04T06:11:08Z")
Is there a way to schedule a log off on all machines at shift change without limiting the user access for different shifts. Say a shift lasts 8 hours. Is there a way to automatically log out all users every 8 hours? --- ## [Reference souce tag name in expression for an alarm property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-souce-tag-name-in-expression-for-an-alarm-property/82835)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Drum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christopher_Drum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-souce-tag-name-in-expression-for-an-alarm-property/82835 "2026-08-04T02:43:38Z")
Hi All, I am trying to get the name of the source tag for an alarm and use it in the expression for an alarm property. I have a tag setup with an alarm, to know if an alarm notification needs to be sent to the operator … --- ## [Tag limits when using Siemens Enhanced Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-limits-when-using-siemens-enhanced-driver/111662)
**Author:** [@ian2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-limits-when-using-siemens-enhanced-driver/111662 "2026-08-03T23:15:14Z")
Hi all, I have been testing Ignition’s Siemens Enhanced driver for symbolic access to optimized DBs in an S7-1500 PLC via S7 communication and have found it to work quite well. My only question is I cannot seem to find a… --- ## [Pop Up sent from Supervisor Screen to all Operator screens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pop-up-sent-from-supervisor-screen-to-all-operator-screens/116641)
**Author:** [@nkelly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nkelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pop-up-sent-from-supervisor-screen-to-all-operator-screens/116641 "2026-08-03T22:55:30Z")
Is there a way to create a script that the supervisor will click a button and it will force a popup to appear on all the operators sessions. --- ## [What comes first, Tag Change Script or Alarms?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-comes-first-tag-change-script-or-alarms/116635)
**Author:** [@sjjones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sjjones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-comes-first-tag-change-script-or-alarms/116635 "2026-08-03T20:00:07Z")
Hey Everyone, I'm trying to troubleshoot an issue, and it sparked a question. I'll start with the issue. Right now, we have a tag in the PLC that is called PrintFlag.bitx, and when that bit turns on by the PLC, there's … --- ## [Voice Notification - Could not find compatible locale for language code 'en\_US'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-could-not-find-compatible-locale-for-language-code-en-us/116592)
**Author:** [@Gwen\_Lipinski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gwen_Lipinski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voice-notification-could-not-find-compatible-locale-for-language-code-en-us/116592 "2026-08-03T19:31:02Z")
Hello! I am trying to get voice notifications via VoIP. I am using VoIP.ms service and it says it is successfully registered. When I toggle on an alarm, the log gives an error of: Could not execute notification job Notif… --- ## [Modbus device going from disconnected to connected and back. No data comes through](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-device-going-from-disconnected-to-connected-and-back-no-data-comes-through/116311)
**Author:** [@d3h637](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/d3h637)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-device-going-from-disconnected-to-connected-and-back-no-data-comes-through/116311 "2026-08-03T18:37:25Z")
I am trying to connect a new device using Modbus to a system that's been operational for 8 years and has been updated several times. I've used this device on other systems without issue. I have a UDT that I've used bef… --- ## [Error when launching Vision Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-launching-vision-client/116623)
**Author:** [@Porter\_Ellis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Porter_Ellis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-launching-vision-client/116623 "2026-08-03T16:28:27Z")
I am getting this error when attempting to launch the client from the Designer: 09:10:10.314 \[DesignerExecEngine-4\] ERROR Vision.DesignerModule -- Java process launch failed with error code 1:no other information is ava… --- ## [How to load and calculate data in the report faster?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-load-and-calculate-data-in-the-report-faster/116625)
**Author:** [@prashants](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prashants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-load-and-calculate-data-in-the-report-faster/116625 "2026-08-03T14:49:27Z")
Basically, I have multiple tags setup this way in the report and would like the report to load and calculate faster than it's taking right now. Is there some configuration that I need to change to give more resource to … --- ## [Perspective - Webpage URL inside Workstation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-webpage-url-inside-workstation/49903)
**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-webpage-url-inside-workstation/49903 "2026-08-03T05:57:31Z")
Is there a way in Workstation to open an external URL and it open in Firefox instead of inside workstation? system.perspective.navigate(url = 'http://docs.inductiveautomation.com') --- ## [Tag Deadband AND Interval Timestamping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-deadband-and-interval-timestamping/116616)
**Author:** [@ryan.weber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryan.weber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-deadband-and-interval-timestamping/116616 "2026-08-02T22:34:52Z")
Hi All, I am looking for some assistance on getting the correct timestamping in our setup. Ignition Edge , using a MQTT transmission module with Sparkplug B, there is no local historian rather we are using store and for… --- ## [Preventing the Use of Tag() Expressions in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/preventing-the-use-of-tag-expressions-in-vision/116609)
**Author:** [@justinedwards.jle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justinedwards.jle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/preventing-the-use-of-tag-expressions-in-vision/116609 "2026-08-02T12:57:20Z")
Introducing Tag Expression Blocker A free tool is now available on the Ignition Exchange that prevents developers from introducing tag() expressions into Vision UI bindings. Inductive Automation Exchange: Tag Expression… --- ## [Self-Serve Scheduled Reports](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/self-serve-scheduled-reports/116593)
**Author:** [@dreeves](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dreeves)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/self-serve-scheduled-reports/116593 "2026-08-02T12:51:58Z")
Is it possible to get a list of parameters for a given report from either the perspective or gateway scope? Or does this have to be known ahead of time? I was brainstorming ideas for a user interface to allow users to s… --- ## [Perspective Custom Icons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-custom-icons/115999)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-custom-icons/115999 "2026-07-31T23:18:28Z")
I'm on a dockerized Ignition 8.3.6. I'm trying to add a custom icons library following help and forum topics, but nothing works: ignition and material are the only libraries that show up. If I execute a bash in the dock… --- ## [Can you access the OPC gateway Vision via HTTP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-access-the-opc-gateway-vision-via-http/116605)
**Author:** [@robert.canary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robert.canary)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-access-the-opc-gateway-vision-via-http/116605 "2026-07-31T18:25:40Z")
We built an entire Vision HMI, and now at the end of the project, the customer says they need to access the SCADA via HTTP. I told them this is the HMI, and while the HMI uses the SCADA tags to populate the display, the… --- ## [Event clear time differs between clearUnack and clearAck?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-clear-time-differs-between-clearunack-and-clearack/116607)
**Author:** [@charles-eloi.lafond](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/charles-eloi.lafond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-clear-time-differs-between-clearunack-and-clearack/116607 "2026-07-31T18:20:48Z")
I'm making a small alarm journal and i want to calculate the alarm duration but I don't understand why the clear time changes between a clearUnack state and clearAck state. For example: =================================… --- ## [Keep Alive Perspective app on iphone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keep-alive-perspective-app-on-iphone/116606)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keep-alive-perspective-app-on-iphone/116606 "2026-07-31T17:21:01Z")
I have a perspective app running on an iPhone, there can be 5 - 10 mins between sample collection. During that time, the screen goes blank and the app disconnects from the server. Then they need to log back in to the pho… --- ## [\[bug-2001\]Markdown Tables do not respect theming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2001-markdown-tables-do-not-respect-theming/44136)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2001-markdown-tables-do-not-respect-theming/44136 "2026-07-31T15:51:44Z")
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