# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=247 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 248 --- ## [Is it possible to display the password through the Ignition Vision Client Launcher?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-display-the-password-through-the-ignition-vision-client-launcher/102657)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Victor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew_Victor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-display-the-password-through-the-ignition-vision-client-launcher/102657 "2025-02-20T20:46:46Z")
I am working on a project for a customer using an Ignition Vision application and one of the requirements that has been outlined for us is that the user should have the ability to display their password in plaintext shou… --- ## [Vision event for alarm unshelve](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-event-for-alarm-unshelve/102582)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-event-for-alarm-unshelve/102582 "2025-02-20T20:43:59Z")
There is an extension function for onShelve for the alarm status table, but I don't see anything to catch the unshelve in this table or in general. Is there a native method that I can catch when an alarm is unshelved, ei… --- ## [Removing Tile Grid Lines From Perspective Map?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/removing-tile-grid-lines-from-perspective-map/102650)
**Author:** [@Ben522326](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben522326)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/removing-tile-grid-lines-from-perspective-map/102650 "2025-02-20T19:15:10Z")
Does anyone know if it's possible to remove the tile grid lines shown in the Map component? (They are hard to notice on the default tile provider, but more apparent on the dark map). I've tried different tile prov… --- ## [Export Perspective report to Excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-perspective-report-to-excel/42960)
**Author:** [@atul1.m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/atul1.m)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-perspective-report-to-excel/42960 "2025-02-20T18:15:17Z")
--- ## [Connection with plc Allen-Bradley by VPN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-plc-allen-bradley-by-vpn/102630)
**Author:** [@eugeniocondello](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eugeniocondello)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-plc-allen-bradley-by-vpn/102630 "2025-02-20T17:13:36Z")
Good afternnoon, I would to connect remote PLC Allen Bradley by external IP(Vpn), how could set up the Ignition to connect? --- ## [Expression tag dependent on its prior value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-dependent-on-its-prior-value/102607)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-dependent-on-its-prior-value/102607 "2025-02-20T16:31:38Z")
If I want to have a tag that updates every second like so: a\_new = a\_old + b Can I do this in an expression tag? --- ## [Ignition Data to AWS IoT Core](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-data-to-aws-iot-core/81498)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Vladimir\_Alcant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Vladimir_Alcant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-data-to-aws-iot-core/81498 "2025-02-20T14:58:18Z")
Hello, I'm trying to send my PLC data (From Ignition OPC UA server) to AWS IoT core, I already downloaded and installed the MQTT modules. Is there any tutorials or procedures that I can read or do to better understand t… --- ## [Equipment Schedule component - Dynamic row height](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equipment-schedule-component-dynamic-row-height/101553)
**Author:** [@Yanick\_Godin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yanick_Godin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equipment-schedule-component-dynamic-row-height/101553 "2025-02-20T10:58:42Z")
In the vision (and perspective) equipment schedule component, I know the height of each item is currently set by the rowHeight property and applied to every row. I have an application that would require setting a fixed … --- ## [Help to call custom method on template repeater from 2 state toggle on a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-to-call-custom-method-on-template-repeater-from-2-state-toggle-on-a-template/59224)
**Author:** [@Bluemonkey136](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bluemonkey136)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-to-call-custom-method-on-template-repeater-from-2-state-toggle-on-a-template/59224 "2025-02-20T09:26:39Z")
Objective is to update selected index on another standard template based on selected 2 state toggle in template repeater. I need to call a custom method on a template repeater from a 2-state toggle used on the template … --- ## [Sending continues data to third party opc ua server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-continues-data-to-third-party-opc-ua-server/102610)
**Author:** [@martin.leroeen.tande](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/martin.leroeen.tande)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-continues-data-to-third-party-opc-ua-server/102610 "2025-02-20T06:42:25Z")
Hi, I want to send some data from different tags to another OPC UA server from ignition. The data contains both float values that change frequently, and bool values that change very infrequently. What might be a good s… --- ## [Close Popup View onBlur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/close-popup-view-onblur/62238)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/close-popup-view-onblur/62238 "2025-02-20T03:20:37Z")
I am making a context menu popup when the user right clicks. I am using system.perspective.openPopup to open the view where the user clicks on the screen. This works just fine. Now I want the view to close if the user c… --- ## [Is it possible to do MySQL INSERT INTO...SELECT Queries in Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-mysql-insert-into-select-queries-in-ignition/102586)
**Author:** [@mbyron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbyron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-mysql-insert-into-select-queries-in-ignition/102586 "2025-02-20T00:22:24Z")
I have been working with various versions of Ignition now for a couple of years and I have found many good answers to questions that I have had over the years but now I need to ask a question? I appreciate all of your e… --- ## [Connecting to AWS document DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-aws-document-db/102491)
**Author:** [@mrutten](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrutten)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-aws-document-db/102491 "2025-02-20T00:17:01Z")
Does anybody know how to connect to an AWS document DB and query from tables? --- ## [Displaying states based on tag history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaying-states-based-on-tag-history/102602)
**Author:** [@jacob.brenkendorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.brenkendorff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/displaying-states-based-on-tag-history/102602 "2025-02-19T23:45:14Z")
I have a tag called MachineStatus with history set up on it. It is a short, and has 32 different machine status' 1-32. I would like to display information on the different states of this tag. How long the tag was in each… --- ## [Can I create a Perspective Coordinate Container with different grow / shrink behaviour?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-create-a-perspective-coordinate-container-with-different-grow-shrink-behaviour/102601)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-create-a-perspective-coordinate-container-with-different-grow-shrink-behaviour/102601 "2025-02-19T23:07:21Z")
Hello. I'm working to make an outline of a plant floor -- so an image (we used an image component, although a background image might be more appropriate), with some components overlaid onto it. The primary use of this s… --- ## [V8.1.45 Connection issues to Rockwell PLCs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-1-45-connection-issues-to-rockwell-plcs/102325)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-1-45-connection-issues-to-rockwell-plcs/102325 "2025-02-19T22:25:00Z")
Having an issue with an Ignition upgrade. Migrating from V7.9 to V8.1 on a new server. The new server is on 192.168.3.XXX subnet and PLCs are on 192.168.10.XXX subnet. I can ping PLCs from Ignition Gateway, using Test-Co… --- ## [URL Update during page interaction](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/url-update-during-page-interaction/102438)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Furlani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Furlani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/url-update-during-page-interaction/102438 "2025-02-19T21:52:29Z")
I want to update a URL based on an interaction from within a page. Example: A user selects a new asset from a selector on the page. The page has a path like so: /general/equipmentDashboard/:assetId It uses the last sel… --- ## [How can I pass the value of a parameter from one view to another different view?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-pass-the-value-of-a-parameter-from-one-view-to-another-different-view/102589)
**Author:** [@marco.paniagua](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marco.paniagua)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-pass-the-value-of-a-parameter-from-one-view-to-another-different-view/102589 "2025-02-19T21:51:12Z")
Hello. How can I pass the value of a parameter from one view to another different view? I am sending some example images. I want to assign the Key\_1 value of View\_1 to the Key\_2 value of View\_2. --- ## [Saving a draft of a screen being modified](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-a-draft-of-a-screen-being-modified/102578)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Harrison](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Arnold_Harrison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-a-draft-of-a-screen-being-modified/102578 "2025-02-19T21:36:17Z")
I am modifying a client screen and I want to save the modified screen without affecting the operation of the currently used screen. How do I save the draft screen and how do I replace the current screen when its ready la… --- ## [Now Offering US Eastern Time Zone Ignition Core Classes!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/now-offering-us-eastern-time-zone-ignition-core-classes/102596)
**Author:** [@Robert.McKenzie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert.McKenzie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/now-offering-us-eastern-time-zone-ignition-core-classes/102596 "2025-02-19T21:29:18Z")
We are excited to announce that Inductive Automation will be delivering virtual Core classes in the US Eastern time zone starting in April of 2025! Learn Ignition from the comfort of your own home or office in your norma… --- ## [How to best create flex repeater parameter dictionaries?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-best-create-flex-repeater-parameter-dictionaries/102583)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Hathout\_Willar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simon_Hathout_Willar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-best-create-flex-repeater-parameter-dictionaries/102583 "2025-02-19T20:27:37Z")
Hello. I am learning Perspective, to build dashboards for a factory setting. I often find myself wanting to create a flex repeater, where the elements in the flex repeater depend on parameters of a view. Eg, I have a … --- ## [Report image not displaying](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-image-not-displaying/102576)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Smith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-image-not-displaying/102576 "2025-02-19T19:46:09Z")
Good afternoon, everyone. I've been trying to get the signaturepad component to log a byte array to MS sql server, and then to pull that array back out of the server to display in an image component on a report. Search… --- ## [Enable Parameter Bug?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-parameter-bug/102581)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Lyons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Derek_Lyons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enable-parameter-bug/102581 "2025-02-19T19:43:44Z")
Good day all, Just wanted to report something that I encountered. Perhaps it can be passed along to the developers if it is an actual bug. I had a standard momentary pushbutton object and was making use of the Enable p… --- ## [Gateway Startup Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-startup-error/102580)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Lyons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Derek_Lyons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-startup-error/102580 "2025-02-19T19:39:53Z")
Good day, I have Ignition V8.1 installed on my local computer to play around with. I have the Edge trial version that I normally connect to through http://localhost:8088 and a Full trial version that I connect to throug… --- ## [Unable to deserialize resource Details (v8.1.5)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-deserialize-resource-details-v8-1-5/102588)
**Author:** [@Miguelito\_Quijano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguelito_Quijano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-deserialize-resource-details-v8-1-5/102588 "2025-02-19T19:34:48Z")
I am able to launch Designer but can't open perspective Views to make some edits. I don't have access to the Ignition server to restart it. I tried to restarting Designer but to no avail. --- ## [Allow user to browse for network file and return path?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allow-user-to-browse-for-network-file-and-return-path/102511)
**Author:** [@David\_Nicks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Nicks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allow-user-to-browse-for-network-file-and-return-path/102511 "2025-02-19T19:02:45Z")
I'm expecting a no answer on this, but I thought I'd ask anyway... The end user stores PDFs on a network file share that is accessible by both the client and the gateway. From our Perspective UI, they want to be able to… --- ## [Understanding Server Diagnostics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/understanding-server-diagnostics/102572)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Sobie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Sobie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/understanding-server-diagnostics/102572 "2025-02-19T18:34:16Z")
I have had some issues losing Data. We lose connection for about 10 minutes then it is restored. This has become a daily occurrence. My plan was to use the Server \>\> ServerStatus \>\> State to monitor the Ignition OPC-U… --- ## [Can you limit Perspective access to the app only](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-limit-perspective-access-to-the-app-only/102566)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-limit-perspective-access-to-the-app-only/102566 "2025-02-19T18:26:34Z")
Is it possible to limit access to a Perspective access to only the app when on mobile? I want to prevent browser access from mobile devices. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Popup windows from a button event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-windows-from-a-button-event/102563)
**Author:** [@Giuseppe\_Giammo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Giuseppe_Giammo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-windows-from-a-button-event/102563 "2025-02-19T18:17:51Z")
i am opening up a pop-up window that contain a TimeSeriesChart. the PopUp windows has 3 parameters and works fine when i try to open the same windows with a button and send different parameters, the windows open up b… --- ## [Connect to Allen Bradley 5380 with version 36.011](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-allen-bradley-5380-with-version-36-011/102575)
**Author:** [@Rodney\_Banner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rodney_Banner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-allen-bradley-5380-with-version-36-011/102575 "2025-02-19T17:56:58Z")
Having trouble connecting to a 5380 with version 36.011. Do I need to do something different with version 36. Version 36 adds OPC UA capability to the controller but not sure if that affects Ignition. Thanks [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=246) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=248)