# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=259 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 260 --- ## [Connecting DeviceXplorer to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-devicexplorer-to-ignition/101714)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Craine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adam_Craine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-devicexplorer-to-ignition/101714 "2025-02-03T13:12:33Z")
Hello, I am writing this to see if anyone has successfully created an OPC server between DeviceXplorer and ignition. I am attempting to do this and am running into many problems and could you use some tips. Thank you. --- ## [Cannot modify Default Recipe Values for Equipment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-modify-default-recipe-values-for-equipment/101728)
**Author:** [@Kuldeep\_Pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kuldeep_Pawar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-modify-default-recipe-values-for-equipment/101728 "2025-02-03T12:58:37Z")
Hi Everyone, I am trying to add and modify recipe parameters for the equipment using MES equipment manager. But it is not allowing me to edit the parameters. Getting the below error. I have checked with the respecti… --- ## [Error writing to 'tag'. value bad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-to-tag-value-bad/82076)
**Author:** [@Diego\_Cantu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Diego_Cantu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-writing-to-tag-value-bad/82076 "2024-12-11T17:21:52Z")
Hello everyone, I'm trying to write a tag from the designer, and I'm encountering this error. The connection to the PLC is good, and there don't seem to be any issues with that. Any suggestions for a fix? Thanks. --- ## [Have a view to change view permissions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/have-a-view-to-change-view-permissions/101710)
**Author:** [@Sobhan\_Shekar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sobhan_Shekar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/have-a-view-to-change-view-permissions/101710 "2025-02-03T00:19:23Z")
i need to have a view that can change views permissions scenario: i have a role called "super admin" that has highest level access. i need a page that this role can see it. (i already managed this section). now i need… --- ## [Positioning child components in template via scripting relative to template position on screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/positioning-child-components-in-template-via-scripting-relative-to-template-position-on-screen/101621)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_VanKeuren](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin_VanKeuren)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/positioning-child-components-in-template-via-scripting-relative-to-template-position-on-screen/101621 "2025-02-02T21:39:10Z")
I am creating a component that has moving parts that requires access to the template's position on the screen. At least I think I need to be able to reference the template position. What I really would like is to be ab… --- ## [Perspective Alarm Journal Table - Event Value formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-journal-table-event-value-formatting/101526)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-journal-table-event-value-formatting/101526 "2025-02-02T14:08:49Z")
Hi all, Is there a way to apply formatting to the Event Value column in the alarm journal table in perspective? I would like to round to 1 digit or so if possible.... I tried with adding a 'format' or 'numberFormat' p… --- ## [Vision app opening, closing, user login, logout slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-app-opening-closing-user-login-logout-slow/101706)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-app-opening-closing-user-login-logout-slow/101706 "2025-02-02T04:24:19Z")
Can somebody look on this NonResponsiveEdt file and tell me, what the hell is going on? NonResponsiveEdt-2025-02-01\_102647.json (49.7 KB) This is on Ignition 8.1.45. I have a test Vision app with one main screen, wher… --- ## [Issues starting Ignition 8.1.45 on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (ARM 64-bit)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-starting-ignition-8-1-45-on-ubuntu-22-04-lts-arm-64-bit/101702)
**Author:** [@Donatas\_Kairys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Donatas_Kairys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-starting-ignition-8-1-45-on-ubuntu-22-04-lts-arm-64-bit/101702 "2025-02-01T21:10:11Z")
Hello everyone, I’m attempting to install Ignition 8.1.45 on an Ubuntu 22.04 LTS machine with an ARM 64-bit (Raspberry Pi–based) industrial computer. I downloaded the official ARM version (Ignition-linux-aarch-64-8.1.45… --- ## [Display CompactLogix Array tag in a Perspective Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-compactlogix-array-tag-in-a-perspective-table/101716)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Feight](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_Feight)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-compactlogix-array-tag-in-a-perspective-table/101716 "2025-02-01T21:01:43Z")
I have an array tag in a MicroLogix called Drop\_Table. It is 12 elements long. Each element has two values: Target and Actual. All Values are REAL type. I would like to display this in a Perspective Table. I am able to s… --- ## [Bulk property modification?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bulk-property-modification/101704)
**Author:** [@Molson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Molson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bulk-property-modification/101704 "2025-02-01T00:18:08Z")
Is there a method to execute a bulk modification of a property for a specified component type in ignition? For instance, let's say I want to set the "mode" of all coordinate containers from "percent" to "fixed". --- ## [Show current active alarms on reporting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-current-active-alarms-on-reporting/101693)
**Author:** [@Ayanakoji](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ayanakoji)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-current-active-alarms-on-reporting/101693 "2025-02-01T00:16:49Z")
How this option works? Is there a better way to display the current active alarms on the system on reporting? --- ## [Clicking on the Tag Diagnostic button locks up the Designer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clicking-on-the-tag-diagnostic-button-locks-up-the-designer/101133)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clicking-on-the-tag-diagnostic-button-locks-up-the-designer/101133 "2025-02-01T00:08:36Z")
v8.1.43 Windows 10 I've noticed, after upgrading from 8.1.17, that whenever I click on the new tag diagnostic button, the designer locks up (the dialogue doesn't show up, and I can't click on anything in the Designer. … --- ## [Standard for updating Tree components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/standard-for-updating-tree-components/101697)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Gilgo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Noah_Gilgo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/standard-for-updating-tree-components/101697 "2025-02-01T00:06:05Z")
Is there a standard for updating Perspective Tree components with data in the database? I'm working on a Perspective tree that allows the user to track and update an organizational tree stored in the database. The UI le… --- ## [Designer cannot connect backup node of a redundant pair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-cannot-connect-backup-node-of-a-redundant-pair/101699)
**Author:** [@sfrahm1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sfrahm1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-cannot-connect-backup-node-of-a-redundant-pair/101699 "2025-01-31T22:09:35Z")
GatewayException: The target gateway is the backup node of a redundant pair. The designer can only connect to the master. Hello, I was told by Sales if we wanted to perform development on a separate system before migrat… --- ## [How does it work the Live Event Limit?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-it-work-the-live-event-limit/41390)
**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-it-work-the-live-event-limit/41390 "2025-01-31T21:59:28Z")
Hello, I wanted to know how the live event limit works, I have looked at the help but it is not very clear. what does it give us? can it be deactivated? thanks --- ## [IFrame unknown error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-unknown-error/101698)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iframe-unknown-error/101698 "2025-01-31T21:33:02Z")
When tryin to use the Inline Frame I get this error: I am trying to display another perspective views URL, is that possible? Not sure if i should paste my gateway address here Its an http, if that matters? --- ## [Images Rotated in Reporting Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/images-rotated-in-reporting-module/88929)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Kacel1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Kacel1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/images-rotated-in-reporting-module/88929 "2025-01-31T21:29:12Z")
I have an issue where some images in the reporting module are oriented incorrectly. I have an image upload component that saves images to SQL and a report that will retrieve these images. The preview in Windows and well… --- ## [Connection paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-paths/101683)
**Author:** [@Marco\_Palomino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marco_Palomino)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-paths/101683 "2025-01-31T21:06:25Z")
good morning everyone. I have a question related to setting up a path to connect one PLC to our ignition gate way. my main PLC has: 1756-EN4TR (IP 10.129.0.2)card slot 2 1756-L83ESK (IP 10.128.208.197)slot 0. remote … --- ## [Table Opaque False After 7.9 to 8.1 upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-opaque-false-after-7-9-to-8-1-upgrade/101696)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-opaque-false-after-7-9-to-8-1-upgrade/101696 "2025-01-31T20:50:30Z")
I am testing out upgrading my vision projects from 7.9.21 to 8.1.45. After the upgrade all my tables have the Opaque property set to false, but in the old version all the tables are set to true. Is there some how I can s… --- ## [BACnet status not Initializing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-status-not-initializing/64181)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Waliser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luke_Waliser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-status-not-initializing/64181 "2025-01-31T19:49:14Z")
Hi! I have a BACnet remote device on a subnet with IP 10.66.50.x and my Ignition Gateway is on a different subnet with IP 10.66.x.x My BACnet device is able to be set up as a BBMD device which I have enabled. The Igni… --- ## [SQL Query type unknown as unknown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-type-unknown-as-unknown/101577)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Brunner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christopher_Brunner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-query-type-unknown-as-unknown/101577 "2025-01-31T19:38:08Z")
Using Ignition 8.1.44 with the latest SQL drivers. Connecting to Microsoft SQL server I have a named Query called Recipe Read. It pulls in values from my SQL server. When I run RecipeRead from the testing area of the… --- ## [Reverse Time Axis Domain in Perspective Time Series Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reverse-time-axis-domain-in-perspective-time-series-chart/101690)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Engsberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sam_Engsberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reverse-time-axis-domain-in-perspective-time-series-chart/101690 "2025-01-31T19:21:35Z")
A client of mine requested that the time axis on our charts run reverse from the default, as in the most up-to-date times appear on the left side of the graph. I've had success with this in vision and the reporting modu… --- ## [Siemens Addressing Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-addressing-help/68423)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-addressing-help/68423 "2025-01-31T18:26:01Z")
Can some one help me figure out where my tag addressing is wrong? I am using ns=1;s=\[Doffer M19 North\]DB700,X0.2 here is a screenshot of the DB: Returning an ERROR for value --- ## [Passing tags by reference to a popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tags-by-reference-to-a-popup/101688)
**Author:** [@Allison\_Manhard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Allison_Manhard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-tags-by-reference-to-a-popup/101688 "2025-01-31T18:16:57Z")
Hi, I have an ignition vision system where I am attempting to pass tags by reference to a popup window, so that I can send commands out after a confirmation click on the popup. Right now, I can pass parameters to the p… --- ## [Time Series Chart Column Sorting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-column-sorting/83180)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Arciaga](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aaron_Arciaga)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-column-sorting/83180 "2025-01-31T16:53:04Z")
Hi, I'd like to ask for help regarding the order for the columns of my charts. They don't follow my column order inputted or even alphabetical order. I tried changing the names using simple letters, and it started follow… --- ## [Ignition MySQL timestamp / datetime mismatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-mysql-timestamp-datetime-mismatch/101682)
**Author:** [@E.E.T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/E.E.T)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-mysql-timestamp-datetime-mismatch/101682 "2025-01-31T16:50:53Z")
It appears that the timestamp I insert and the one I retrieve to and from a MySQL differs (retrieved timestamp is 1 hour after the inserted one). Ignition is running on a docker container created from the original image … --- ## [Importing Vision Client tags removes query parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-vision-client-tags-removes-query-parameters/101681)
**Author:** [@steMos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steMos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-vision-client-tags-removes-query-parameters/101681 "2025-01-31T16:24:47Z")
Hello, I'm facing an issue with Vision Client Tags importing. We are using latest available Ignition Version (8.1.45). When we export tags with an SQL Named query, all it's parameters are removed when re-importing the… --- ## [Root Container Clipping Dropdown Menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/root-container-clipping-dropdown-menu/101585)
**Author:** [@NP209](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NP209)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/root-container-clipping-dropdown-menu/101585 "2025-01-31T15:56:40Z")
I have a Popup window that I want to auto size its height, but when I do this, the drop down menu gets clipped. Does anyone have an idea how I can stop this? I wanted the form to auto size on the contents because based … --- ## [Using system.dataset.fromCSV in a Gateway timer script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-dataset-fromcsv-in-a-gateway-timer-script/101630)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Karee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Karee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-dataset-fromcsv-in-a-gateway-timer-script/101630 "2025-01-31T14:27:37Z")
I have machine data that I am storing in a CSV file, and I want to pull this data from the CSV file into a dataset tag for live analysis. I am stuck with Ignition Edge for now, so querying a database is not an option. I… --- ## [Can't figure out how to grab a value based on a historical time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-figure-out-how-to-grab-a-value-based-on-a-historical-time/101627)
**Author:** [@BRIAN\_NUTTING1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BRIAN_NUTTING1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-figure-out-how-to-grab-a-value-based-on-a-historical-time/101627 "2025-01-31T14:20:45Z")
Hello All, I need to change my screen name to village idiot as I know this will be an elementary question. I have created dashboards on TVs on the production floor that show the operators targets vs, where they are now… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=258) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=260)