# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=205 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 206 --- ## [Write data over USB port](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-data-over-usb-port/105595)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-data-over-usb-port/105595 "2025-04-25T23:36:06Z")
My team recently purchased a set of LED beacons, to display alarm statuses. We'd like to write to these beacons from inside Ignition -- the plan is to have a vision client running on a nearby machine. These beacons expe… --- ## [Is there an equivalent of SampleQuickstart for vision?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-of-samplequickstart-for-vision/105582)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-of-samplequickstart-for-vision/105582 "2025-04-25T20:52:32Z")
SampleQuickstart has a set of pages with examples of every perspective component, is there an equivalent for vision? --- ## [Issue Reading Float Value as Integer via Modbus TCP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-reading-float-value-as-integer-via-modbus-tcp/105590)
**Author:** [@noneamez07](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/noneamez07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-reading-float-value-as-integer-via-modbus-tcp/105590 "2025-04-25T20:11:01Z")
Hi everyone, I'm new to Ignition and currently working on a project where I'm reading data from a PLC using Modbus TCP. I have a value in my ladder logic program that is clearly defined as a float, but when I read it in… --- ## [Vision client tools for bult Indirect-ification of controls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-tools-for-bult-indirect-ification-of-controls/105484)
**Author:** [@sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sherman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-tools-for-bult-indirect-ification-of-controls/105484 "2025-04-25T20:01:49Z")
I am finding that when I first designed an interface with hardcoded, yet well structured paths, the amount of work it takes to do the exact same procedure to "indirect-ify" all of these components is quite frustrating, e… --- ## [Ignition Edge deployment best practices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-deployment-best-practices/105155)
**Author:** [@fe\_sha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fe_sha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-deployment-best-practices/105155 "2025-04-25T17:45:50Z")
Hi Guys As what i know, Edge only allow to import the project/tag/image via designer. I have multiple Touch panel running Ignition edge. My plan is develop the project using laptop(Standard Ignition) and import into th… --- ## [CPU Trend flatlining](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cpu-trend-flatlining/105574)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Deardorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Deardorff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cpu-trend-flatlining/105574 "2025-04-25T17:33:30Z")
This is now the second time I've seen this: Last time it happened it stayed flat until I restarted Ignition. Anyone know what causes this? Version 8.1.47 --- ## [How to most nicely write out the parameters for a named query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-most-nicely-write-out-the-parameters-for-a-named-query/105531)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-most-nicely-write-out-the-parameters-for-a-named-query/105531 "2025-04-25T16:56:38Z")
A named query takes in a dictionary of parameters, which it uses to build the query. How to I most cleanly write out this dictionary? Say I have a named query, located at end\_of\_shift\_reporting/create\_report\_entry, whic… --- ## [Designer launcher can't see gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-launcher-cant-see-gateway/105539)
**Author:** [@Will\_Lewis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Will_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-launcher-cant-see-gateway/105539 "2025-04-25T15:51:01Z")
Hi all, I have a system where the gateway is installed on a server, and I'm using a laptop to run Designer Launcher to build a Perspective-based system. The issue I'm having is designer launcher can't see the gateway, … --- ## [Drop Configuration - Name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-configuration-name/105571)
**Author:** [@Liam\_Dietrich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Liam_Dietrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drop-configuration-name/105571 "2025-04-25T15:15:41Z")
Version: Ignition Perspective 8.1 Is it possible to automatically name an embedded view when using Drop Configuration to drag-and-drop a UDT onto a view? For example, if I am dropping a UDT instance with the name Pump12 … --- ## [Image in Power Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-in-power-table/105433)
**Author:** [@kennethandrad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kennethandrad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-in-power-table/105433 "2025-04-25T14:44:01Z")
Hi, i Want to incruse a image in a cell of data of a power table, is it possible ? I have my database in Mysql and I want to based in this sentence and in the component based example such as configure cell but not colors… --- ## [Cannot run multiple Named Queries in 1 tag script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-run-multiple-named-queries-in-1-tag-script/105508)
**Author:** [@antonmarthedal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/antonmarthedal)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-run-multiple-named-queries-in-1-tag-script/105508 "2025-04-25T14:16:00Z")
I cannot run multiple Named Queries in 1 tag script. Only the first named query is being executed. How can I execute all my queries? def valueChanged(tag, tagPath, previousValue, currentValue, initialChange, missedEvent… --- ## [Ignition logging "eye" icon for revealing passwords](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-logging-eye-icon-for-revealing-passwords/105563)
**Author:** [@Ha99](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ha99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-logging-eye-icon-for-revealing-passwords/105563 "2025-04-25T14:00:03Z")
Is there a way to configure Ignition to always show the "eye" icon (for revealing passwords) when logging in, regardless of the browser or workstation used? For example, in Internet Explorer, this feature is available i… --- ## [Restricting access to sensitive data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restricting-access-to-sensitive-data/105565)
**Author:** [@david\_sutherland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david_sutherland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restricting-access-to-sensitive-data/105565 "2025-04-25T13:36:10Z")
To preface, all my customers are internal. But that being said, there's divisions that deal with sensitive data that needs to restricted to the generic operator. I've recommended that they spin up their own DB so we ca… --- ## [Ignition differences 8.1.39 and 8.1.47](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-differences-8-1-39-and-8-1-47/105564)
**Author:** [@kennethandrad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kennethandrad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-differences-8-1-39-and-8-1-47/105564 "2025-04-25T13:13:47Z")
Hi, I want to understand the differences between the 8.1.39 version and the 8.1.47 version. Can someone help me with this information please? I search in the web the differences but I don't find it, I am working at momen… --- ## [Shut down computer from Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shut-down-computer-from-ignition/105533)
**Author:** [@joserobertolopez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joserobertolopez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shut-down-computer-from-ignition/105533 "2025-04-25T12:50:20Z")
I developed an application where I monitor the status of the computers and command to shut down the computers remotely from the application, I developed it using LabView. But now I want to do it with Ignition. --- ## [HMI Modbus breakdown help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hmi-modbus-breakdown-help/105541)
**Author:** [@Edmund\_Mayer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Edmund_Mayer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hmi-modbus-breakdown-help/105541 "2025-04-25T12:31:53Z")
I have to update an old HMI to Ignition. The old tags in the HMI are ModBus RTU using serial port COM1, 9600 bit rate, even parity, and stopbit1. Sample tags are MBUS\\14$0571 and MBUS\\14$10060 and these go to on/off butt… --- ## [Center align columns in a XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/center-align-columns-in-a-xy-chart/105544)
**Author:** [@kyvski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kyvski)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/center-align-columns-in-a-xy-chart/105544 "2025-04-25T12:31:30Z")
Anyone know why I can't center the columns in my chart? I've looked everywhere on the forums and docs and can't figure it out. One series is too high, and one is too low. The y data is just a name for each series. … --- ## [Selecting component deep select go up in view hierarchy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-component-deep-select-go-up-in-view-hierarchy/104992)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Johannsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Johannsen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-component-deep-select-go-up-in-view-hierarchy/104992 "2025-04-25T11:19:41Z")
Hi When I want to select a component in a tab view the deep select go up in view hierarchy instead of selecting the component. The problem started when a started pipes. When I copy the view there is no problem until I… --- ## [MQTT disabled tag overhead](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-disabled-tag-overhead/105557)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Moore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_Moore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-disabled-tag-overhead/105557 "2025-04-25T09:43:24Z")
I am creating UDT 'building blocks' that device UDTs then inherit off and I am wondering is it better to create additional variations of the blocks without certain tags or is there much overhead to disabling the unneeded… --- ## [Ignition Designer performance optimization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-performance-optimization/105519)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-performance-optimization/105519 "2025-04-25T06:58:48Z")
Hello! In order to improve the performance of my Ignition Designer, shoud I delete all the unused Named Queries or it doesn´t really matter? Should I also delete unused mockup pages? Unused binding? I have a lot of tho… --- ## [Using requestPrint on EmbeddedView ruins formating, seeking advice](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-requestprint-on-embeddedview-ruins-formating-seeking-advice/105555)
**Author:** [@Tburgess](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tburgess)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-requestprint-on-embeddedview-ruins-formating-seeking-advice/105555 "2025-04-25T09:34:57Z")
Hi, So my final goal is to have a form that users can enter information into, then press a button and have Ignition help print said form. Simplified example found below: But every time I press the button to print, t… --- ## [Need to send email notification in chinese text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-send-email-notification-in-chinese-text/105513)
**Author:** [@vignesh.senthilnatha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vignesh.senthilnatha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-send-email-notification-in-chinese-text/105513 "2025-04-25T08:52:15Z")
I can able to generate a email notification in html format will all details but when I tried to send via chinese get null in Email. Kindly provide me a suitable solution. --- ## [Creating alarms on SQL data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-alarms-on-sql-data/105547)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-alarms-on-sql-data/105547 "2025-04-25T02:53:24Z")
We are looking to start using Ignition to have users fill out a checklist, where they inspect the machine against a list of items, and check boxes in a power table for each item that passes, clicking a button to submit. … --- ## [Perpective: XY Chart Component Error (e.map is not a function)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perpective-xy-chart-component-error-e-map-is-not-a-function/105548)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Dale\_Gimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jesse_Dale_Gimenez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perpective-xy-chart-component-error-e-map-is-not-a-function/105548 "2025-04-25T02:17:54Z")
Hello Team, I am getting this error on the very first open of the dashboard. it only gets resolved If i refresh the browser(f5). Currently running on Ignition Platform 8.1.30 What information can I provide so th… --- ## [\[BUG-2363\] XY Chart - Component Error since 8.1.4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2363-xy-chart-component-error-since-8-1-4/45394)
**Author:** [@calimero100582](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/calimero100582)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2363-xy-chart-component-error-since-8-1-4/45394 "2025-04-25T02:14:44Z")
Anybody else have issue with XY chart since 8.1.4 I don’t know what the issue is exactly, but when I have an XY chart with a binding with a script for the moment, the chart sometimes display “Component Error” with the d… --- ## [Perspective PopUP Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-popup-parameters/30301)
**Author:** [@andrea.parola](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.parola)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-popup-parameters/30301 "2025-04-25T00:12:11Z")
Hello, I just created a view to be used as a popup in Perspective. I can open the popup after a button in pressed, now I need to pass two parameters to the popup, so here is what I did on the button part: Teh point… --- ## [Help With Paramaterization to Write to Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-paramaterization-to-write-to-tags/105489)
**Author:** [@basilcreeker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/basilcreeker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-paramaterization-to-write-to-tags/105489 "2025-04-24T21:56:08Z")
Hello- I am seeking assistance in parameterizing my script to write to a tag. Essentially, I am making a pop-up with a button that I need to write a "1" or "True" value to tag TK2106Recirc.StartButton (boolean). TK2106Re… --- ## [Perspective Table - dynamic column width and hiding rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-dynamic-column-width-and-hiding-rows/52129)
**Author:** [@jkramer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jkramer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-dynamic-column-width-and-hiding-rows/52129 "2022-02-22T12:43:28Z")
Are the column widths in a Perspective table limited to using pixels as the units, or is there some way to use a percentage of the table width. I’d like the column widths to be as dynamic as the rest of the element sizin… --- ## [Can you rename Items in Perspective property editor?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-rename-items-in-perspective-property-editor/105537)
**Author:** [@casper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-rename-items-in-perspective-property-editor/105537 "2025-04-24T20:40:20Z")
Is there a way to rename these Items shown in the picture? For example, I am using the Perspective Menu Tree as my HMI navigation tool. Each button that appears in the tree is called an Item in the Property Editor and ge… --- ## [Quick way to find unused tags?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-way-to-find-unused-tags/31490)
**Author:** [@christopher.berg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.berg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-way-to-find-unused-tags/31490 "2025-04-24T20:26:21Z")
Is there a way to find tags that aren’t associated with a project any longer? We’ve removed defunct projects but we haven’t been very consistent with tag organization over the years. I’m now certain that we have a fair n… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=204) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=206)