# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=262 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 263 --- ## [BLE, iBeacon, EddyStone into Ignition Client?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ble-ibeacon-eddystone-into-ignition-client/16227)
**Author:** [@cmisztur2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmisztur2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ble-ibeacon-eddystone-into-ignition-client/16227 "2025-01-28T20:00:06Z")
Has anyone integrated any BLE beacons into Ignition? I have two options: 1. Write a quick Windows 10 service using https://github.com/andijakl/universal-beacon and forward data to MQTT broker and ingest into Ignition, … --- ## [Lock User from accessing parent project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lock-user-from-accessing-parent-project/101517)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Smolenski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Smolenski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lock-user-from-accessing-parent-project/101517 "2025-01-28T19:59:59Z")
I need some advice on securing a parent project. My company is hiring venders to build custom equipment for us. I am providing them with a parent and child project for their development. I thought the parent project w… --- ## [Can't reset tags remotely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-reset-tags-remotely/101501)
**Author:** [@Randolph\_Sewell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Randolph_Sewell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-reset-tags-remotely/101501 "2025-01-28T18:00:10Z")
I'm on a central gateway connected to a remote gateway. I'm in the central gateways designer looking at the remote tag provider trying to select tags and restart them to get the alarm count to fix but everytime I try to … --- ## [Is there a way to add a tooltip to specific elements in an SVG?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-a-tooltip-to-specific-elements-in-an-svg/101505)
**Author:** [@csaguil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/csaguil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-a-tooltip-to-specific-elements-in-an-svg/101505 "2025-01-28T17:40:04Z")
I am trying to add tooltips to specific parts of my SVG in ignition. I cannot use the native tooltip as that will apply to the entire drawing component rather than just certain elements of my SVG. Doing some research to… --- ## [Get url parameter from nested breakpoint views](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-url-parameter-from-nested-breakpoint-views/101455)
**Author:** [@Gilberto\_Diaz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gilberto_Diaz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-url-parameter-from-nested-breakpoint-views/101455 "2025-01-28T17:14:46Z")
I have a navbar as a shared component that is used in the Perspective Page Configuration. The component is living in Perspective/Views/Components/Navigation/\ and is used in the Perspective/Views/Components/N… --- ## [Issues writing to tag boolean value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-writing-to-tag-boolean-value/71645)
**Author:** [@Martyn\_Smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Martyn_Smith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-writing-to-tag-boolean-value/71645 "2025-01-28T17:00:07Z")
I have button which triggers an event on double click. Essentially, I am reading the tag for its True/False Value. So far so good using:- tagLineRead = system.tag.readBlocking(\[self.view.params.TagLineRead\])\[0\].value I… --- ## [SSL certs are not being included in Gateway Backup (8.1.45)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl-certs-are-not-being-included-in-gateway-backup-8-1-45/101494)
**Author:** [@diamond](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diamond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl-certs-are-not-being-included-in-gateway-backup-8-1-45/101494 "2025-01-28T16:45:57Z")
Hello, I created a Windows VM, acting as a development server, with the same specifications as my main server. Ignition 8.1.45. Then I loaded the backup of the main server on the development server. Unfortunately, the… --- ## [Run queries on gateway config DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-queries-on-gateway-config-db/101450)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-queries-on-gateway-config-db/101450 "2025-01-28T16:44:44Z")
Hey, all -- I'm looking to run queries (both read and write) over the ignition config DB while the gateway is running (both to grab/copy valid sessions, to check tag config changes, and some other things). Is there a g… --- ## [Selecting row from Power Table to send to PLC tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-row-from-power-table-to-send-to-plc-tag/101460)
**Author:** [@john\_doe1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john_doe1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-row-from-power-table-to-send-to-plc-tag/101460 "2025-01-28T16:15:34Z")
Hello, I have read a CSV file and stored it in a Power table. I now want to take one entire column (field name "Value") and send it to an OPC-UA array (100 elements - here is the tag: \[edge\]GlobalVars/SetupParametersSt… --- ## [Alarm Status Table not storing static values from Alarm Configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-not-storing-static-values-from-alarm-configuration/101300)
**Author:** [@jparsons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jparsons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-not-storing-static-values-from-alarm-configuration/101300 "2025-01-28T14:44:39Z")
I am struggling a bit with the alarm status table. I have a series of Alarms that are are individually set (Label and Notes sections) with static values. I know that in the Alarm Journal doesn't store static values, whi… --- ## [Custom Loading Screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-loading-screen/101479)
**Author:** [@Farhan\_Basheer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farhan_Basheer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-loading-screen/101479 "2025-01-28T14:10:53Z")
I have a situation where I am executing some queries, execution can take time therefore I want to show some kind of loading screen or a custom gif while the execution is done. I have a few options. \['cursor'\]='wait' P… --- ## [Gateway Name and dev/prod enviroment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-name-and-dev-prod-enviroment/101476)
**Author:** [@RodrigoR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RodrigoR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-name-and-dev-prod-enviroment/101476 "2025-01-28T13:56:11Z")
Hi everyone, I've been searching through the forum but haven’t found a clear answer to this issue. We have two Ignition gateway instances: one for QA purposes and another for Production. Both are on the client network.… --- ## [Ignition Perspective - impossibile to display image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-impossibile-to-display-image/101427)
**Author:** [@davee\_s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davee_s)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-impossibile-to-display-image/101427 "2025-01-28T13:54:30Z")
Hello guys, I am using Ignition 8.1.45 with Perspective module. I want to create a form that store an image into a MySQL blob field. I created a view and a NamedQuery to insert the image (by an upload file component), … --- ## [POWER CHART Problems EXPORTING data to csv file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-problems-exporting-data-to-csv-file/101482)
**Author:** [@jiguti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jiguti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-problems-exporting-data-to-csv-file/101482 "2025-01-28T13:38:04Z")
Hello. I'm using POWER CHART in PERSPECTIVE. Im loging with INGNITION HISTORIAN data like TEMPERATURE. A float value with 2 decimals. Example: 23,56 ºC Everything is ok for visualize the data in graph. The problem begi… --- ## [Exporting from a Power Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exporting-from-a-power-chart/100944)
**Author:** [@Gaven\_Trevino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaven_Trevino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exporting-from-a-power-chart/100944 "2025-01-28T13:19:38Z")
When I export the historical data from a power chart to an excel sheet the enter path of the tag is displayed and makes the sheet look bad. Is there a way I can change this to only display the last \*\*\*. Also how can I li… --- ## [IP Device Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-device-connection/101452)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_McHale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_McHale)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-device-connection/101452 "2025-01-28T12:56:07Z")
I am working on a project for a device from Radix this is something that is used to get temperature and humidity readings from our production floor. in order for me to connect and grab data from this device what next s… --- ## [Perspective alarm jourmal, problem with associated data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-jourmal-problem-with-associated-data/101480)
**Author:** [@Pdeswert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pdeswert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-alarm-jourmal-problem-with-associated-data/101480 "2025-01-28T11:44:21Z")
Hello I am having an issue with getting associated data from an alarm The data in the alarm is dynamic and connected to a parameter of the UDT. However: the associated data does not appear in the selected data p… --- ## [Dynamic group movement](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-group-movement/101423)
**Author:** [@Nassim\_Mellak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nassim_Mellak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-group-movement/101423 "2025-01-28T10:53:04Z")
Hello , I'd like to know how to modify the X and Y position dynamically in relation to an int tag in a group containing text and shapes. thank you. --- ## [Error: Maximum Call Stack Size Exceeded When Plotting XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-maximum-call-stack-size-exceeded-when-plotting-xy-chart/101478)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_Sanchez\_Botel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Xavier_Sanchez_Botel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-maximum-call-stack-size-exceeded-when-plotting-xy-chart/101478 "2025-01-28T10:52:55Z")
Hello, I'm encountering an issue when plotting data in an XY chart using perspective. Despite working with a relatively small dataset (30 rows and 4 columns fetched from the database using a query), I receive the follow… --- ## [Ignition gateway in virtual server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-in-virtual-server/101437)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-in-virtual-server/101437 "2025-01-28T08:09:18Z")
Hello! I would like to know if is ok to use a Virtual Server for a Ignition 8.1 gateway. I would like to know what is the minimum recomedation to run a Ignition 8.1 gateway in a virtual server. Minimum requirements ma… --- ## [MQTT Recorder Status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-recorder-status/101471)
**Author:** [@Eric\_White](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eric_White)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-recorder-status/101471 "2025-01-28T07:04:33Z")
Hi Everyone. Hoping someone might have some experience with Cirrus Links MQTT Recorder that could provide any tips. Currently looking to use it to transmit log style data to a Central Database. After I toggle 'Publish' … --- ## [Entra ID Azure and SAML IdP Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/entra-id-azure-and-saml-idp-ignition/99149)
**Author:** [@J-P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/J-P)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/entra-id-azure-and-saml-idp-ignition/99149 "2025-01-28T04:30:21Z")
Hello, I am trying to setup SAML 2.0 IdP on the Ignition side for a client, the client are the ones configuring the Entra ID side. The test login almost looks like it goes through, I get redirected to the microsoft log… --- ## [Changing tag providers in a project dynamically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-tag-providers-in-a-project-dynamically/101448)
**Author:** [@Greyship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Greyship)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-tag-providers-in-a-project-dynamically/101448 "2025-01-28T00:21:44Z")
We have a hopefully not too unique situation... We have the normal project which runs the HMI interface for our system, but we also need to support a "training" mode. When the client is in training mode it needs to upda… --- ## [Proper use of tab containers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proper-use-of-tab-containers/101352)
**Author:** [@Roman\_Rozenshteyn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roman_Rozenshteyn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/proper-use-of-tab-containers/101352 "2025-01-27T12:33:13Z")
Not sure if I can formulate the question correctly but, here we go... I recently downloaded a Perspective resource which seems to be a take on the Rockwell PlantPAx framework, see below: The author of this resources… --- ## [Display columnsAssociated by different alarm events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-columnsassociated-by-different-alarm-events/101374)
**Author:** [@Mitch\_Voralek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mitch_Voralek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-columnsassociated-by-different-alarm-events/101374 "2025-01-27T22:19:56Z")
I'd like to display alarm associated data in my alarm status table but using the field name in the columnsAssociated displays only the value at the latest alarm event. I have a piece number bound to associated data on t… --- ## [Perspective user preference](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-user-preference/101445)
**Author:** [@S\_Qaiser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S_Qaiser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-user-preference/101445 "2025-01-27T21:36:00Z")
Is there any way to store user preference in a cookie or some db? I have some user preferences like excluding some dates from a filter and want to maintain the preference when a user logs back in. --- ## [Some recomendations to run 8 vision clients in the same gateway?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/some-recomendations-to-run-8-vision-clients-in-the-same-gateway/101446)
**Author:** [@Leonel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leonel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/some-recomendations-to-run-8-vision-clients-in-the-same-gateway/101446 "2025-01-27T20:38:02Z")
I am working on an assembly line with four stations, I have one client at each station, there is no problem with this. So I have four computers but only on one computer the gateway is installed. But now, the client want… --- ## [Using SSRS's =Lookup in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ssrss-lookup-in-ignition/101419)
**Author:** [@SMarcin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SMarcin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ssrss-lookup-in-ignition/101419 "2025-01-27T20:28:28Z")
Hello everyone. I have an issue with porting SSRS's =Lookup function into ignition's reporting. My SSRS's lookup function: =Lookup("DAYSHRT" , Fields!Id.Value , Fields!DAYFULL.Value,"Timestamps") I pass "MND" as DAYS… --- ## ['Find' not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-not-working/25422)
**Author:** [@georgia.webber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/georgia.webber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/find-not-working/25422 "2025-01-27T20:02:03Z")
I am trying to use the Find/Replace function to find all instances of the text “\[default\]” in my View settings. When I use Find/Replace with a View open, it can find cases of “\[default\]”. However when I use the “All View… --- ## [Email Notifications without SMTP Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-notifications-without-smtp-server/43784)
**Author:** [@seanbuckley2698](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/seanbuckley2698)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/email-notifications-without-smtp-server/43784 "2025-01-27T19:46:16Z")
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