# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=201 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 202 --- ## [Edge Data Sync duplicating tag history?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-data-sync-duplicating-tag-history/105896)
**Author:** [@hhbauss](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hhbauss)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-data-sync-duplicating-tag-history/105896 "2025-05-06T15:10:05Z")
I have 2 Edge IIOT gateways that are set up to collect tag history from various local devices at two separate locations. They then are set to sync data to a central gateway that has a trend screen and that is where it is… --- ## [Scripting a tag group refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-a-tag-group-refresh/105894)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Stilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Stilson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-a-tag-group-refresh/105894 "2025-05-06T14:43:28Z")
I have a project where we have several "Check IP" buttons. The buttons trigger a sequence in the PLC where it runs a bunch of GSVs, gets the IP addresses from the several dozen ethernet devices in that section, and then … --- ## [Server is on a different time zone causing report timestamps to be off](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-is-on-a-different-time-zone-causing-report-timestamps-to-be-off/105920)
**Author:** [@Gaven\_Trevino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaven_Trevino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-is-on-a-different-time-zone-causing-report-timestamps-to-be-off/105920 "2025-05-06T14:44:24Z")
Is there a way to get these timestamps to display as an hour later? --- ## [Import of UDT tag not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-of-udt-tag-not-working/105919)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-of-udt-tag-not-working/105919 "2025-05-06T14:37:35Z")
I am trying to import a json file where I clearly have items that are showing up correctly, say in notepad, but when I import them into ignition that information is not coming in correctly. The reason I am doing this is… --- ## [Traefik + Docker Gateways - Premature EOF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/traefik-docker-gateways-premature-eof/105665)
**Author:** [@scott](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/traefik-docker-gateways-premature-eof/105665 "2025-05-06T14:30:31Z")
Has anyone had success using Traefik reverse proxy to forward Designer connections to docker Ignition containers? I am getting frequent (like every 10-15 seconds) timeout/reconnects only in the Designer (gateway web UI … --- ## [BACnet driver field level networks FLN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-driver-field-level-networks-fln/44618)
**Author:** [@eichler-eng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eichler-eng)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-driver-field-level-networks-fln/44618 "2025-05-06T12:59:35Z")
Hi all. I am working on a BMS project with a lot of devices. I am new to BACnet. I have a few field panels behind which are field level networks with more devices. We are using Siemens equipment. I have added the field … --- ## [Table cell change to date and time picker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-cell-change-to-date-and-time-picker/100785)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-cell-change-to-date-and-time-picker/100785 "2025-05-06T10:56:19Z")
I want to be able to select time from the perspective table. The table get data from a dataset. it's setup as per the following post. the table has been setup nicely. But for the viewparams setup, how do I point … --- ## [Dynamically Adding Value Change Script to a component propetry via Button Click in Ignition Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-adding-value-change-script-to-a-component-propetry-via-button-click-in-ignition-perspective/105869)
**Author:** [@ARIFRAHUMAN\_A](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ARIFRAHUMAN_A)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-adding-value-change-script-to-a-component-propetry-via-button-click-in-ignition-perspective/105869 "2025-05-06T05:23:24Z")
I have a Label and a Button in Perspective. When the button is clicked, I want to dynamically add a new value change script to the Label's text property. Specifically, the number of lines I write in the button's script s… --- ## [Creating Windows Outside of Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-windows-outside-of-designer/105741)
**Author:** [@chris\_walsworth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris_walsworth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-windows-outside-of-designer/105741 "2025-05-06T00:44:02Z")
I'm working on a solution to automatically create Vision windows in Ignition by generating the necessary JSON and resource files (like resource.json and resource.vwin). I'm placing these into the correct project folder s… --- ## [Automation Direct GS4 VFD Modbus TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-gs4-vfd-modbus-tcp/105895)
**Author:** [@edward.schweizer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.schweizer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-gs4-vfd-modbus-tcp/105895 "2025-05-05T21:11:35Z")
Didn't seem to have luck with this direct device when searching on the forums so forgive me if there is a post already. I'm having trouble getting valid Modbus TCP data from an Automation Direct GS4 VFD. I am able to u… --- ## [Real Time Data from Proficy Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-time-data-from-proficy-historian/53407)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Sperl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Sperl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-time-data-from-proficy-historian/53407 "2025-05-05T21:02:24Z")
I have a customer considering replacing GE Plant Applications MES and iFix HMIs with Ignition and Sepasoft MES modules. To evaluate the option, we would like to test with an existing simulation we have. The simulation us… --- ## [Binding Dataset component property using expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-dataset-component-property-using-expression/105887)
**Author:** [@prashants](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prashants)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-dataset-component-property-using-expression/105887 "2025-05-05T19:35:36Z")
I am trying to bind custom dataset to display some values/rows of dataset table: 2 columns and x rows based on the roster/role. I need info on the syntax for binding dataset expression property to get this done using som… --- ## [Exclude Error message from Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exclude-error-message-from-gateway/25282)
**Author:** [@c.bertulli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.bertulli)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exclude-error-message-from-gateway/25282 "2025-05-05T18:58:33Z")
Hi All, I’ve set up a valid connection to 2 devices ( through TCP Driver ). They are connected but sometimes they disconnect due to a network issue, but this is not a problem. Any time they disconnect, an error messag… --- ## [Remote Designer issues in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-designer-issues-in-perspective/105886)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Wheeler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-designer-issues-in-perspective/105886 "2025-05-05T18:47:10Z")
I'm consistently having connection issues specifically when remotely designing in perspective. I will be bombarded with connection lost/restored notifications and my project freezes up. It's almost impossible for me to g… --- ## [Table columns dont change width](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-columns-dont-change-width/105882)
**Author:** [@BigByte](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BigByte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-columns-dont-change-width/105882 "2025-05-05T18:26:49Z")
I'm using a script to write a dataset to the data property of a table. The columns are for a name, setpoint, and actual value, and I'd like the name column to be bigger than the other two. However, when I add columns to … --- ## [Perspective Horizontal Menu - Passing Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-horizontal-menu-passing-parameters/65392)
**Author:** [@djones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/djones)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-horizontal-menu-passing-parameters/65392 "2025-05-05T16:14:34Z")
I am trying to pass a parameter from a horizontal menu component to launch a view. I can launch the view no problem, but cannot for the life of me figure out how to pass parameters from the component. --- ## [Named Queries vs. queries in script library - Best Practices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-queries-vs-queries-in-script-library-best-practices/105841)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-queries-vs-queries-in-script-library-best-practices/105841 "2025-05-05T15:23:24Z")
Somewhere in the forums I remember reading that it was a better practice to write queries in a script library instead of using named queries. I can't find the topic that it was mentioned on. So, what are everyone's tho… --- ## [VS Code IDE Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vs-code-ide-integration/105870)
**Author:** [@vamsidhar.s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vamsidhar.s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vs-code-ide-integration/105870 "2025-05-05T11:24:01Z")
Hi, In an attempt to facilitate IDE integration between Ignition inside a container and VS Code IDE from my local system, I am able to edit the python scripts, but after saving the changes, the project disappears from I… --- ## [Question about Alarm Deadband Mode property setting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-alarm-deadband-mode-property-setting/105865)
**Author:** [@Lion\_Sun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lion_Sun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-alarm-deadband-mode-property-setting/105865 "2025-05-05T06:05:40Z")
Ignition 8.1.19 I have a question about the alarm deadband property setting. After I read the document, I'm curious about the difference settings about the deadband. Option 1: Deadband value is set to 0; Deadband… --- ## [Deserialization of the gateway scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deserialization-of-the-gateway-scripts/105858)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deserialization-of-the-gateway-scripts/105858 "2025-05-04T23:26:05Z")
Don't suppose Kindling or similar software has the ability to deserialize ignition 8.1 gateway scripts from their bin form, or at least convert them to an XML in the same way as vision XMLs? (I'm looking to be able to r… --- ## [Pan Zoom iFrame (With Touch Support) download file is corrupted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pan-zoom-iframe-with-touch-support-download-file-is-corrupted/105857)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Akbarzadeh\_Niaki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Akbarzadeh_Niaki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pan-zoom-iframe-with-touch-support-download-file-is-corrupted/105857 "2025-05-04T16:12:28Z")
Hi, Can you please verify the file for version 1.1.0 of the " Pan Zoom iFrame (With Touch Support)". The zip file does not include the setup file for installation and it encounter an error. Please verify and put the hea… --- ## [Perspective Workstation - Download dialogs are "Popping under"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-download-dialogs-are-popping-under/105798)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Stilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Stilson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-download-dialogs-are-popping-under/105798 "2025-05-02T20:57:06Z")
I'm using Perspective workstation in Kiosk mode. Edge Device is Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSC. Whenever I do anything that has a file dialog pop up on the edge device, the dialog pops "under" the main perspective window… --- ## [Best Practices for consolidating multiple data sources on a public webpage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-consolidating-multiple-data-sources-on-a-public-webpage/105834)
**Author:** [@arron.shore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/arron.shore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-consolidating-multiple-data-sources-on-a-public-webpage/105834 "2025-05-02T20:49:38Z")
Looking for best practices and tool suggestions to build a public webpage that users (not Ignition users) can login to see plant data sourced from Ignition and other data from the facility like security camera snapshots.… --- ## [How to change plot line colors using a Time Series Chart and Datasets for series](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-plot-line-colors-using-a-time-series-chart-and-datasets-for-series/105837)
**Author:** [@dan.l](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dan.l)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-plot-line-colors-using-a-time-series-chart-and-datasets-for-series/105837 "2025-05-02T20:15:29Z")
Hi all, I'm currently following the steps described in this post: Perspective - Time Series Chart , how to change color of line chart? - #4 by nminchin to troubleshoot my issue where I cannot find a way to change the ind… --- ## [Send email / react to message being written into ignition's logs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-email-react-to-message-being-written-into-ignitions-logs/105839)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-email-react-to-message-being-written-into-ignitions-logs/105839 "2025-05-02T19:51:54Z")
We have a client script running on a machine which isn't actively monitored, which just turns on and off some lights (so not safety critical). However, we'd like to know if there are any issues while the script is runnin… --- ## [Better to leave serial port open, or open/close as needed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/better-to-leave-serial-port-open-or-open-close-as-needed/105793)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/better-to-leave-serial-port-open-or-open-close-as-needed/105793 "2025-05-02T18:58:39Z")
I'm using Ignition's serial module to control some lights, using a vision client on a pc to communicate with an Arduino to ultimately send the signal to the light. I was wondering if it was better to open and configu… --- ## [View on different resolution](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-on-different-resolution/105756)
**Author:** [@alikhan9347921](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alikhan9347921)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-on-different-resolution/105756 "2025-05-02T18:17:42Z")
Hi, I have an issue , i created a view which looks good on low resolution but when i change it to higher resolution it shrinks. This is how it looks like in higher resolution. This is how it looks like in low reso… --- ## [2 Second Oneshot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-second-oneshot/105704)
**Author:** [@Kishan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kishan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-second-oneshot/105704 "2025-05-02T16:49:39Z")
I am trying to implement a oneshot command where I send a true signal to an OPC tag, maintain it for 2 seconds, then set the signal to false. I've tried many different approaches, including time.sleep(), which I've read … --- ## [Uncertain\_InitialValue on only 1 tag group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uncertain-initialvalue-on-only-1-tag-group/105833)
**Author:** [@jparsons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jparsons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uncertain-initialvalue-on-only-1-tag-group/105833 "2025-05-02T16:43:45Z")
Hello, I am setting up a new Rockwell PLC (ControlLogix V35). I have one tag UDT where some of its values are showing up fine and some of its values are showing up as Uncertain\_InitialValue. This is the only tag that is… --- ## [Windows Headless Server Downloading Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-headless-server-downloading-ignition/84318)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-headless-server-downloading-ignition/84318 "2025-05-02T16:38:50Z")
I am trying to download ignition installare in a windows headless server usigin powershell. but it seems impossible. Any Idea? Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing -Uri "https://files.inductiveautomation.com/release/ia/8… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=200) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=202)