# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=185 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 186 --- ## [\[IGN-5604\] scoping weirdness after call to system.report functions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-5604-scoping-weirdness-after-call-to-system-report-functions/81022)
**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-5604-scoping-weirdness-after-call-to-system-report-functions/81022 "2025-06-06T18:46:03Z")
Hello folks, Noticed something quite strange today. I have a script that calls system.db.runNamedQuery a few times, and one of them would error out with this error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Project name re… --- ## [Basic Average Woes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-average-woes/106651)
**Author:** [@downerczx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/downerczx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-average-woes/106651 "2025-06-06T18:28:45Z")
I'm doing a report, and taking basic average for every hour (interval) for 24 hours. From Midnight to Midnight (all the way to seconds, 00:00:00) I keep getting slightly different numbers... this shouldn't be.... does Ba… --- ## [Alarms with acknowledge mode set to manual can no longer be acknowledged after being cleared](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-with-acknowledge-mode-set-to-manual-can-no-longer-be-acknowledged-after-being-cleared/46177)
**Author:** [@jkent94](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkent94)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-with-acknowledge-mode-set-to-manual-can-no-longer-be-acknowledged-after-being-cleared/46177 "2025-06-06T18:25:59Z")
I have a project where we have alarms with acknowledge mode being manual with the expectation that users will acknowledge even the cleared alarms to indicate that they saw it. I seem to remember being able to do this fi… --- ## [String concatenation issue using tag value in an SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-concatenation-issue-using-tag-value-in-an-sql-query/107128)
**Author:** [@craigl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-concatenation-issue-using-tag-value-in-an-sql-query/107128 "2025-06-06T17:21:11Z")
I’m trying to create a database tag that using a string substitution from a tag value. Here’s what I’m trying, but it doesn’t work. The only difference between these 2 statements is the tag value vs a string literal. … --- ## [What triggers Perspective icon library updates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-triggers-perspective-icon-library-updates/107121)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-triggers-perspective-icon-library-updates/107121 "2025-06-06T16:39:43Z")
When I make changes to a Perspective icon library svg, what triggers these changes to reflect in the Designer (e.g. the icon icon picker list to update, as well as the display of the icon in the path) and the Perspective… --- ## [EAM - Send Tags to multiple providers and gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-send-tags-to-multiple-providers-and-gateways/107134)
**Author:** [@justin.huggins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.huggins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-send-tags-to-multiple-providers-and-gateways/107134 "2025-06-06T15:15:51Z")
We currently have 24 gateways and 45 unique tag providers, I need the ability to keep all the tag provider UDTs synced up across all of these. I go to the controller then right click UDT - send tags to server. I can go … --- ## [Calculate the Duration after Toggle switch turns on](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculate-the-duration-after-toggle-switch-turns-on/107070)
**Author:** [@Anant\_Upadhyayula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anant_Upadhyayula)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculate-the-duration-after-toggle-switch-turns-on/107070 "2025-06-06T14:40:39Z")
I was thinking to use Tag.Timestamp property of a Boolean memory tag "NotScheduled" as starttime and now() as current time to get the difference. This script appears to work half way, when I set another integer type mem… --- ## [Perspective: Disable Header and Menu for Specific Pages in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-disable-header-and-menu-for-specific-pages-in-ignition/91185)
**Author:** [@JJZZ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JJZZ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-disable-header-and-menu-for-specific-pages-in-ignition/91185 "2025-06-06T14:33:06Z")
Hello Ignition Community, I'm looking for some assistance with customizing my Ignition project. Specifically, I want to disable the header and menu for certain pages to display them in full screen. Here’s what I’ve tri… --- ## [Report script data source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-script-data-source/107077)
**Author:** [@stefan.fc18](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stefan.fc18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-script-data-source/107077 "2025-06-06T10:48:33Z")
Hello, In reporting module, I have the following parameters: StartDate, EndDate and TagPath. I am trying to use a script data source to call function system.tag.queryTagHistory(data\[TagPath\],StartDate,EndDate), but in … --- ## [displayPath filter in Alarm status table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaypath-filter-in-alarm-status-table/107120)
**Author:** [@surajpatil26796](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/surajpatil26796)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaypath-filter-in-alarm-status-table/107120 "2025-06-06T08:23:02Z")
Hello Experts, I am facing issue with filtering alarm status table based on conditions \> displayPath. Not able to provide comma separated multiple paths with wildcard. Expression is attached for your reference. Er… --- ## [MES Production Model Not changing into Run State](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mes-production-model-not-changing-into-run-state/34151)
**Author:** [@vijay.srinivasan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vijay.srinivasan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mes-production-model-not-changing-into-run-state/34151 "2025-06-06T06:06:30Z")
I installed the MES modules and configured the SQL database connection in MES Settings in Gateway. Now, i configure the production model in the designer client, and enabled the production model, but its not changing to r… --- ## [Can I Dynamically Input Data Into a UDT Parameter Based on a Query Tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-dynamically-input-data-into-a-udt-parameter-based-on-a-query-tag/106994)
**Author:** [@Apxea](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Apxea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-dynamically-input-data-into-a-udt-parameter-based-on-a-query-tag/106994 "2025-06-06T02:46:12Z")
Hi everyone, I'm working on a project where I use UDT instances to represent machines (e.g., Machine-1001, Machine-1002, etc.). Each UDT has a parameter like machine\_no that I use to drive indirect tag paths or binding… --- ## [Improve Ignition Device Throughput](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/improve-ignition-device-throughput/107110)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Li](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_Li)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/improve-ignition-device-throughput/107110 "2025-06-06T02:07:28Z")
I am currently connecting to an Echo instance which has Throughput around 200 ish / sec as shown on screenshot. I just want to know if there is a way to dramatically increase Throughput e.g. increase from 200 /sec to 400… --- ## [Send/receive message via TCP socket](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-receive-message-via-tcp-socket/96240)
**Author:** [@antonio\_graham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/antonio_graham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-receive-message-via-tcp-socket/96240 "2025-06-06T01:00:59Z")
Hello I'm attempting to send ASCII messages to a thermotron8800 controller via the script console calling the following gateway script. I keep getting a 'failed to connect connection refused error when testing the socket… --- ## [Switch User Syntax with SSO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switch-user-syntax-with-sso/107104)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Averill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Averill)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switch-user-syntax-with-sso/107104 "2025-06-06T00:16:14Z")
All of our projects are configured to execute a system.security.switchUser script after 5 minutes of inactivity to log in with a local account with view-only access. We recently configured SSO, so this script is no long… --- ## [Gateway Timezones and Script function behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezones-and-script-function-behavior/107050)
**Author:** [@benjamin.nothwehr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benjamin.nothwehr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timezones-and-script-function-behavior/107050 "2025-06-05T23:58:45Z")
Hello, I have some questions about time functions and timezones. We are using Ignition version 8.1.37 and MES OEE Downtime 3.81.10. We have our frontend and backend gateways located in the UK. They are serving a pack… --- ## [Clients losing connection at random](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clients-losing-connection-at-random/107091)
**Author:** [@TheIntern](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TheIntern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clients-losing-connection-at-random/107091 "2025-06-05T22:01:07Z")
I have noticed in the past few weeks that sometimes my perspective client pages will become "disconnected" from our databases it seems. Basically, the page will still have scripting functionality (can still navigate view… --- ## [Migration from Vantage Point to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/migration-from-vantage-point-to-ignition/107113)
**Author:** [@priscilla.tiedman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/priscilla.tiedman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/migration-from-vantage-point-to-ignition/107113 "2025-06-05T21:41:46Z")
Hello, My company is migrating from AB Vantage Point to ignition. Does someone know a way to bring the historical data into ignition in order for us not to lose the data from previous years? Thank you! --- ## [Database connection settings on a Backup only redundant node](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-settings-on-a-backup-only-redundant-node/107097)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_N](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jacob_N)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-connection-settings-on-a-backup-only-redundant-node/107097 "2025-06-05T20:04:26Z")
Hello, I'm having some issues with a backup only node connecting to a database while the primary has no issue to the same database. I may be wrong here and the documentation talking about this I can no longer find due to… --- ## [system.perspective.openPopup question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-perspective-openpopup-question/107105)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Amyette](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Amyette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-perspective-openpopup-question/107105 "2025-06-05T19:23:18Z")
Is there a way to prevent a pop up opened via the system.perspective.openPopup function from being closed by an operator pressing the escape key? --- ## [Trigger event when scheduled backup completes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trigger-event-when-scheduled-backup-completes/107089)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trigger-event-when-scheduled-backup-completes/107089 "2025-06-05T18:52:39Z")
Is there a way to trigger a script or event inside an Ignition project when a scheduled gateway backup completes? I'm just looking to grab the new scheduled backup file and push it to a remote service. I could make some… --- ## [Connecting to Allen bradley compactlogix error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-allen-bradley-compactlogix-error/81447)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Evans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Evans)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-allen-bradley-compactlogix-error/81447 "2025-06-05T18:43:33Z")
Hi, I am new to Ignition and I am trying to connect to an allen bradley compactlogix l33er. When putting in the IP address I get connected, but when looking at the log I have the following errors, LogixBrowseState… --- ## [Perspective Table Header not completely changing color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-header-not-completely-changing-color/107099)
**Author:** [@Jack2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jack2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-header-not-completely-changing-color/107099 "2025-06-05T18:10:55Z")
Hi all, I have a table component, where I changed the background color manually, but the white background I highlighted still shows up. What exactly do I need to do to get rid of this bar ? Thank you. --- ## [Forgot to unactivate licence on last gateway and restored another gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forgot-to-unactivate-licence-on-last-gateway-and-restored-another-gateway/107100)
**Author:** [@ahad99.shalwani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahad99.shalwani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forgot-to-unactivate-licence-on-last-gateway-and-restored-another-gateway/107100 "2025-06-05T17:44:46Z")
I have accidentally restored a new gateway backup and my old gateway has the license now how I can get my license back from the last gateway. I also tried to run gwcmd -u and no file recovered. --- ## [Weird behavior when accessing tag data via readBlocking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weird-behavior-when-accessing-tag-data-via-readblocking/107088)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Gilgo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Noah_Gilgo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weird-behavior-when-accessing-tag-data-via-readblocking/107088 "2025-06-05T17:11:11Z")
I'm trying to use system.tag.readBlocking to access a dataset at a given tag path. However, my transform script is behaving oddly when I try to access the data. Specifically: Python treats my line\_states variable like a … --- ## [Static Dock Changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/static-dock-changes/107084)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Van\_Fleet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lance_Van_Fleet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/static-dock-changes/107084 "2025-06-05T16:18:16Z")
Hello All, After spending two days trying to get something to work, I have come up empty. I have a dock view that is attached to every view I have created, via 'Shared Settings'. I am trying to make it so the informatio… --- ## [Display Alarm Pipeline status to operator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-alarm-pipeline-status-to-operator/106866)
**Author:** [@ster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-alarm-pipeline-status-to-operator/106866 "2025-06-05T15:55:33Z")
I have moved to Perspective from a SCADA system that was able to play the alarm dialer message through the PC speakers. From what I can see that same option is not available through Ignition. My best compromise would b… --- ## [QR Code for PDF Reports](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qr-code-for-pdf-reports/106968)
**Author:** [@ChrisW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ChrisW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qr-code-for-pdf-reports/106968 "2025-06-03T17:02:01Z")
I’m using the QR Code component in Vision for dynamic QR generation, but I’ve hit a roadblock: I need to embed a QR code into a PDF report, and the Vision component can’t be used in reports. The report should include a Q… --- ## [Barcode Scanner Input - Variable Length](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-variable-length/107080)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Flaugh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mark_Flaugh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-variable-length/107080 "2025-06-05T14:13:30Z")
I have been using the Barcode Scanner Input on a Perspective view for almost 18 months with good success. It is reading a scanned barcode and send the value to a Transaction Group to grab information. I am using a rege… --- ## [Why does FT Linx encapsulated ports impact OPC UA device connections?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-does-ft-linx-encapsulated-ports-impact-opc-ua-device-connections/106987)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-does-ft-linx-encapsulated-ports-impact-opc-ua-device-connections/106987 "2025-06-05T14:07:52Z")
I have an OPC UA device connection to Rockwell Emulate that is setup as described under "How to connect Inductive Automation "Ignition" to local Rockwell Emulate through OPC UA" at RESOURCES. I use the "Ignition OPC UA … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=184) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=186)