# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=172 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 173 --- ## [XY Chart - Stacked Bar Chart Labels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-stacked-bar-chart-labels/79442)
**Author:** [@ross\_warwick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ross_warwick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-stacked-bar-chart-labels/79442 "2025-07-02T12:41:35Z")
I've checked the forum for someone with the same question but I don't anyone has. I've got a XY Chart Stacked Bar Chart and I want to display the values on the chart (like the below image). I created an extra series as … --- ## [Managing Popup Windows in Ignition Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/managing-popup-windows-in-ignition-vision/107967)
**Author:** [@Hema\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hema_T)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/managing-popup-windows-in-ignition-vision/107967 "2025-07-02T05:27:49Z")
Hi team, In my Vision project, when one popup is already open, clicking to open another popup still allows it to open. I want to prevent multiple popups from being open at the same time. Please guide me in fixing this … --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Auto-convert relevant UDT Type tag prop values with {..} in them within tag JSON to bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-auto-convert-relevant-udt-type-tag-prop-values-with-in-them-within-tag-json-to-bindings/108024)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-auto-convert-relevant-udt-type-tag-prop-values-with-in-them-within-tag-json-to-bindings/108024 "2025-07-02T05:26:47Z")
This trips up a lot of people when they drag on a UDT from the OPC browser and create a new UDT type from it, copy json to notepad, find/replace the parts in the OPCItemPath (or others) prop values with "parameters" insi… --- ## [\[IGN-3037\] Refresh Perspective Alarm Status and Journal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-3037-refresh-perspective-alarm-status-and-journal/50714)
**Author:** [@cvanremoortel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cvanremoortel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-3037-refresh-perspective-alarm-status-and-journal/50714 "2025-07-02T04:54:35Z")
Is there a way to force a refresh on these two components? I have the refresh rate set to 15 seconds but would like to have them refresh when the page loads. --- ## [Keep users from logging in on multiple devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keep-users-from-logging-in-on-multiple-devices/64013)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_M)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keep-users-from-logging-in-on-multiple-devices/64013 "2025-07-02T01:23:24Z")
Is there a way in Perspective to keep users from logging in on multiple devices at once? I have a specification where “The SCADA client shall prohibit simultaneous logins with the same user account.” I’m not sure how th… --- ## [PLCnext Bad\_CertificateUseNotAllowed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plcnext-bad-certificateusenotallowed/108018)
**Author:** [@zimlichg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zimlichg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plcnext-bad-certificateusenotallowed/108018 "2025-07-01T23:25:21Z")
Hi i am working on a project using codesys on a phoenix plcnext plc i have trusted the ignition certificate and I still cannot connect. I also cannot connect even with the security certificate box unchecked. I have tried… --- ## [OPC UA connection "unable to find valid certification path to requested target"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-unable-to-find-valid-certification-path-to-requested-target/52006)
**Author:** [@user20](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user20)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-connection-unable-to-find-valid-certification-path-to-requested-target/52006 "2024-10-22T13:49:52Z")
Hi Kevin , I am having similar issue but in my case , I have ignition edge and ignition gateway installed in the same server with two different ports. Ignition edge is running fine and in ignition gate way i am getting … --- ## [Perspective Unable to Deserialize Resource Error HELP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-unable-to-deserialize-resource-error-help/107998)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Soares](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lucas_Soares)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-unable-to-deserialize-resource-error-help/107998 "2025-07-01T22:23:24Z")
Hey All! Please see the attached error message from my intern's project. Any clues on how to resolve it? JsonSyntaxException: java.lang.IllegalStateException: Expected BEGIN\_OBJECT but was STRING at line 1 column 1 pat… --- ## [Is it possible to access rowIndex from the outside of a table during sort](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-access-rowindex-from-the-outside-of-a-table-during-sort/107986)
**Author:** [@matt.chaffin12](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.chaffin12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-access-rowindex-from-the-outside-of-a-table-during-sort/107986 "2025-07-01T13:00:47Z")
I am building a spreadsheet style application where the user can use arrow keys or tab to move the table selection around similar to an excel spreadsheet. My issue is whenever I activate the sort feature for a specific c… --- ## [Flex Repeater vs Table for Client Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-vs-table-for-client-devices/108006)
**Author:** [@annikaciul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/annikaciul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-vs-table-for-client-devices/108006 "2025-07-01T19:15:20Z")
I have a view that will be available to clients that needs to populate with a list of the devices they have on rental, along with a few bits of live information next to each device name (battery charge, output, etc) and … --- ## [Gateway Tag Change Script vs. Tag Change Script vs. Timer Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script-vs-tag-change-script-vs-timer-script/107902)
**Author:** [@mhasan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mhasan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script-vs-tag-change-script-vs-timer-script/107902 "2025-07-01T18:08:22Z")
I'm working with tags structured as follows: My\_OPC\_Tag (Folder) Auto (Memory tag) Manual (Memory tag) Final (OPC tag, connected to the PLC) IsManual (Memory tag, Boolean) Tag Behavior: The Auto tag is updated eit… --- ## [Creating OEE Trend and Energy Usage Graphs in Perspective – Request for Guidance and Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-oee-trend-and-energy-usage-graphs-in-perspective-request-for-guidance-and-properties/107976)
**Author:** [@chandana.k](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chandana.k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-oee-trend-and-energy-usage-graphs-in-perspective-request-for-guidance-and-properties/107976 "2025-07-01T17:42:57Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a machine monitoring dashboard in Ignition Perspective and would like to implement two key visualizations: OEE Trend Graph – to display OEE percentage over time Energy Usage Graph… --- ## [Calculate difference in Tag History](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculate-difference-in-tag-history/84711)
**Author:** [@JoseJardelLuciano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JoseJardelLuciano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculate-difference-in-tag-history/84711 "2024-01-24T17:45:04Z")
I have a tag that receives energy consumption data (where the value is increased over time). I configured the History Enabled option to have the tag's history. I'm trying to create a table to show consumption data ever… --- ## [CIP Protocol and IA Logix Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cip-protocol-and-ia-logix-driver/107985)
**Author:** [@nicholas.gutt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.gutt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cip-protocol-and-ia-logix-driver/107985 "2025-07-01T17:38:11Z")
Working with support on a device connection issue. Gateway has 44 devices. 6 are AB controllers and are latent. All 6 are IA Logix drivers, firmware 31+. Gateway version is 8.1.17 We have figured out with IAs help g… --- ## [Managing PDF file viewing in a large, distributed project (perspective)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/managing-pdf-file-viewing-in-a-large-distributed-project-perspective/107182)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Stilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Stilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/managing-pdf-file-viewing-in-a-large-distributed-project-perspective/107182 "2025-07-01T17:19:32Z")
I currently have a project which is set up as follows: Master Project \> Resides on Ignition Cloud Server. Contains everything necessary for the Edge project. Master project is essentially the edge project residing on I… --- ## [Refresh binding on custom Session Props](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-binding-on-custom-session-props/35099)
**Author:** [@Matthew.gaitan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew.gaitan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-binding-on-custom-session-props/35099 "2025-07-01T17:06:50Z")
Is it possible to refresh a binding on a custom session prop? I’ve tried using .refreshBinding via a button but it didn’t work. Wondering now if it’s even possible i’ve tried: self.session.custom.refreshBinding('Param… --- ## [Modbus config with Shark Power Meter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-config-with-shark-power-meter/108000)
**Author:** [@Garron\_Miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Garron_Miller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-config-with-shark-power-meter/108000 "2025-07-01T17:05:15Z")
I'm having a time setting up a Shark Power Meter configuration in Ignition. I'm unsure which address configuration to use. The meter is connected. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm new to the Modbus protocol. … --- ## [Text is being changed by another binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-is-being-changed-by-another-binding/107948)
**Author:** [@chaerrydairy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaerrydairy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-is-being-changed-by-another-binding/107948 "2025-07-01T16:31:04Z")
I have an input field that I am trying to populate by clicking on the table, and its values would go into the searchbar/ dropdowns, etc. I am trying to populate the ID search box but when I click on it, the Name gets pop… --- ## [Python library to translation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-library-to-translation/107991)
**Author:** [@stefano.sforna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stefano.sforna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-library-to-translation/107991 "2025-07-01T15:13:01Z")
Good afternoon, Is it possible to add an external Python library to translation in the python script (example deep-translator 1.11.4)???? Thank you very much --- ## [Parameter binding with replace](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-binding-with-replace/97556)
**Author:** [@Joan\_March](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joan_March)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-binding-with-replace/97556 "2025-07-01T13:47:50Z")
I am using ignition to connect to a Kepware OPC server that have an "ISA95" model plant. The OPC tag path uses '.' for every hierarchy level The tag browser from Ignition follows the same hierarchy and I would lik… --- ## [No Spaces in Table Column Headers?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-spaces-in-table-column-headers/107978)
**Author:** [@annikaciul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/annikaciul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-spaces-in-table-column-headers/107978 "2025-07-01T13:55:07Z")
I have a table that I am working on, and despite following several different forum threads, I am having trouble getting the column headers to label correctly. I have matched the field and header.title fields in the colum… --- ## [Pump animationDirection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pump-animationdirection/107975)
**Author:** [@TechEnlive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TechEnlive)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pump-animationdirection/107975 "2025-07-01T13:10:18Z")
Hi, I'm using a pump symbol in Ignition Perspective, and I can adjust its animationSpeed property successfully. However, I also need to change the rotation direction of the pump's fan. By default, it rotates clockwise, … --- ## [Database Faulting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-faulting/107935)
**Author:** [@AUSDIV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AUSDIV)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-faulting/107935 "2025-07-01T12:27:59Z")
I made a gateway script that was intended to write some tags to a database on a time base. The script was evidently poorly written as it took quite some time to execute and faulted my database connection. I deleted the s… --- ## [How to Remove Secondary Y Axis and Rename X/Y Axis in XY Bar Chart (Perspective)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-secondary-y-axis-and-rename-x-y-axis-in-xy-bar-chart-perspective/107970)
**Author:** [@chandana.k](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chandana.k)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-secondary-y-axis-and-rename-x-y-axis-in-xy-bar-chart-perspective/107970 "2025-07-01T11:52:25Z")
Hi all, I'm currently working with an XY Bar Chart in Ignition Perspective, and I need help with two adjustments: Remove the secondary Y-axis (which is currently appearing on the right side). Rename the X and Y axes to… --- ## [PDF not coming back from database the same way it printed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-not-coming-back-from-database-the-same-way-it-printed/107944)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-not-coming-back-from-database-the-same-way-it-printed/107944 "2025-07-01T11:42:51Z")
Weird issue I have not run into before. Using Ignition 8.1.25, but it is using the legacy reporting component. I have a screen where a operator can view and save a report to the database. I do so via .getBytesPDF() fr… --- ## [Reading and writing values to Samsung BACnet DMS 2.5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-and-writing-values-to-samsung-bacnet-dms-2-5/107078)
**Author:** [@tamir\_zuriel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamir_zuriel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-and-writing-values-to-samsung-bacnet-dms-2-5/107078 "2025-07-01T10:53:25Z")
Hello, I have a BACnet TCP network defined by Samsung DMS 2.5 used as central controller for VRF units - which in turn, are connected to it via serial BACnet MS/TP. All attempts to connect the VRF units directly throug… --- ## [Making a Session Scrollable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-a-session-scrollable/107786)
**Author:** [@annikaciul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/annikaciul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/making-a-session-scrollable/107786 "2025-07-01T04:04:51Z")
I have a perspective view with a some nested flex containers, with the primary container set up in column mode with both grow and shrink set to 1, so that the session takes up the entire device window and can adjust for … --- ## [Numeric Text Field randomly does not update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-randomly-does-not-update/107764)
**Author:** [@robertm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robertm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-randomly-does-not-update/107764 "2025-06-30T22:21:36Z")
Vision 8.1.38 I have a standard template that contains a numeric text field, value linked to an OPC tag to Logix v34. On this template, operator can select entry, keyboard touchscreen entry, value entered, and OK selec… --- ## [Renaming tag While Keeping History Active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/renaming-tag-while-keeping-history-active/107950)
**Author:** [@Slick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Slick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/renaming-tag-while-keeping-history-active/107950 "2025-06-30T21:03:21Z")
I would like to rename a tag and keep its history enabled /not retired. I notice however that when a tag is renamed, it is automatically retired. One work around I am thinking of trying is to create a new tag with histor… --- ## [Edge MQTT Pub/Sub Capabilities](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-mqtt-pub-sub-capabilities/107937)
**Author:** [@pridesleap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pridesleap)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-mqtt-pub-sub-capabilities/107937 "2025-06-30T20:37:58Z")
Apologies if this has been asked before. My searching wasn't finding a clear answer and infact only confused me even more. I am confused as to what the capabilities of Ignition edge are, specificaly regarding MQTT publis… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=171) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=173)