# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=268 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 269 --- ## [Moving files on a network using scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-files-on-a-network-using-scripting/101007)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Lamothe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mike_Lamothe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-files-on-a-network-using-scripting/101007 "2025-01-16T21:26:43Z")
I am trying to take a .csv file from a server location rename it to have the same name of the folder it came from and paste it into a different folder. I am able to use the script console and it moves but does not change… --- ## [Millions of tags on a single server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/millions-of-tags-on-a-single-server/100979)
**Author:** [@KunioWakao](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KunioWakao)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/millions-of-tags-on-a-single-server/100979 "2025-01-16T21:01:26Z")
Greetings everybody. Our company is developing a very big Ignition solution for a customer with a complex architecture including several Gateways and several database servers distributed on different sites and consideri… --- ## [Perspective/View/Params - disappear](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-params-disappear/33414)
**Author:** [@kisaacson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kisaacson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-params-disappear/33414 "2025-01-16T20:56:27Z")
If I uncheck Persistent for a parameter I’ve created it will have disappeared once I close then re-open the same view in designer. Every instance utilizing the parameter works fine on a client until i run the view in pre… --- ## [Ignition tag vs database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-tag-vs-database/101002)
**Author:** [@steve\_r](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steve_r)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-tag-vs-database/101002 "2025-01-16T20:53:31Z")
I have a question about using ignition tags vs a database table for 'process data' storage. I work on the Manufacturing Execution System for our company so most of my concerns are more higher level and not controls orien… --- ## [Not all Easy Chart properties trigger a property change?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-all-easy-chart-properties-trigger-a-property-change/100885)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Butler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Butler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-all-easy-chart-properties-trigger-a-property-change/100885 "2025-01-16T20:46:58Z")
Hoping to clarify what properties do and don't trigger a property change within the Easy Chart. When editing the property change scripting for the chart, the event is described to "Fires whenever a bindable property of … --- ## [Sending data to API and receive response and take action based on the response](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-data-to-api-and-receive-response-and-take-action-based-on-the-response/101000)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Tseng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Tseng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-data-to-api-and-receive-response-and-take-action-based-on-the-response/101000 "2025-01-16T19:47:37Z")
I am trying to send tag data to an API server. Specifically, we use a barcode scanner at the end of our production line to scan the QR code of each tray. The goal is to send the QR code to the API, receive a response in… --- ## [Active Directory Badge Authentication prefix and suffix problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-badge-authentication-prefix-and-suffix-problems/100993)
**Author:** [@David\_Murtagh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Murtagh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-badge-authentication-prefix-and-suffix-problems/100993 "2025-01-16T18:54:38Z")
Hi everyone, I have a problem that I can't seem to find a solution for in any of the documentations or after trolling through posts on the forum. This post here is the closest thing to my situation, but I have some key… --- ## [Ignition 7.6.7 OPC UA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-6-7-opc-ua/84809)
**Author:** [@eduardo.ojalvo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eduardo.ojalvo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-6-7-opc-ua/84809 "2025-01-16T18:44:28Z")
Hi, I have an Igntion 7.6.7 with an opc ua module version 1.6.7 (b2014082615) I´m trying to read my tags from a opc client application (OPC Expert V9.4.2305.31) and i can connect but i don´t get the tags from scada. … --- ## [High CPU and Memory Usage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-and-memory-usage/100966)
**Author:** [@edward.fowler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.fowler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-and-memory-usage/100966 "2025-01-16T16:56:20Z")
What's the best way to determine the cause of high CPU and memory usage? Thank you. Ignition v 8.1.44 Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS --- ## [F4 search across all projects?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/f4-search-across-all-projects/100975)
**Author:** [@compuzak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/compuzak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/f4-search-across-all-projects/100975 "2025-01-16T16:46:39Z")
Is there a way to do a search across all projects? I use the F4 search in Ignition Designer to search within a single project, but would like to search for a string in all projects without having to open each individual… --- ## [Indirect tag history trending](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-history-trending/100910)
**Author:** [@Ahmed\_badawi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ahmed_badawi1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-history-trending/100910 "2025-01-16T16:36:14Z")
Is it possible in ignition to use trend in templates or parameterized popups, where this trend is changed with the parameter is use (indirect tag history)? --- ## [Trouble launching a project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-launching-a-project/100967)
**Author:** [@Damon\_Gaultney](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Damon_Gaultney)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-launching-a-project/100967 "2025-01-16T16:09:51Z")
Any ideas why I can launch a project from my laptop and it work perfectly, but once I launch it from a client, I get a display not found type error? I have tried launching other projects (Perspective and Vision) from thi… --- ## [Motorola MOSCAD Addresses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/motorola-moscad-addresses/100882)
**Author:** [@ChZeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ChZeman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/motorola-moscad-addresses/100882 "2025-01-16T16:05:52Z")
We have a Motorola MOSCAD system that talks to a number of sites and lists of addresses for various inputs at each site. For example... 306146:01 306146:02 306146:03 306146:04 306146:05 306146:06 306146:07 306146:08 306… --- ## [Map marker tooltip offset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-marker-tooltip-offset/100977)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Hervas\_Chico](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Hervas_Chico)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-marker-tooltip-offset/100977 "2025-01-16T16:02:46Z")
Hello! I have some ui markers on a map component, but I would like to offset the tooltip of those markers a littlebit, because blocks the view a little bit. How can I do that? Thanks!! --- ## [IntegrityPoll Error in Logs (DNP3?)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integritypoll-error-in-logs-dnp3/79740)
**Author:** [@Alberto\_AG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alberto_AG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integritypoll-error-in-logs-dnp3/79740 "2025-01-16T16:00:23Z")
Hello. In Ignition 8.1.32 this error constantly appears in the Logs. We think it is related to the DNP3 driver. Any ideas? Best Regards. --- ## [Can a second copy of a script be started before the original copy completes?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-a-second-copy-of-a-script-be-started-before-the-original-copy-completes/100972)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Reed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert_Reed)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-a-second-copy-of-a-script-be-started-before-the-original-copy-completes/100972 "2025-01-16T16:00:09Z")
I have a script that is triggered by the handshake tag coming from a Transaction group. The script gathers data, triggers the Transaction group again and then does some housekeeping. It loops thru this process until al… --- ## [Ignition8 with Modbus TCP problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition8-with-modbus-tcp-problems/24823)
**Author:** [@cardosocea](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cardosocea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition8-with-modbus-tcp-problems/24823 "2025-01-16T15:27:09Z")
Hello, I’m starting a demo/proof of concept with Ignition 8 for the plant where I’m currently working and as a starting point I’d like to get a modbus TCP device (SOCOMEC Diris A40 electricity meter) connected via Modbu… --- ## [DurationOn Aggregation fails due to datatype return size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/durationon-aggregation-fails-due-to-datatype-return-size/100968)
**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/durationon-aggregation-fails-due-to-datatype-return-size/100968 "2025-01-16T14:48:00Z")
Hi all, I've encounter a situation where using the DurationOn aggregation with system.tag.queryTagCalculation cannot be used for tags where the tag has been true for longer than ~30 days. I believe the issue is caused… --- ## [How to get Python data set into a Dataset Memory Tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-python-data-set-into-a-dataset-memory-tag/35367)
**Author:** [@hwbrill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hwbrill)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-python-data-set-into-a-dataset-memory-tag/35367 "2025-01-16T14:26:32Z")
How do you get a system.tag.browse results to a python dataset then get that into a Dataset Memory Tag? I get stuck with the data.append() when trying to build a dataset from the tag.browse(). I looked at the append.to… --- ## [Issues Upgrading from Ignition 7.9 to 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-upgrading-from-ignition-7-9-to-8-1/100960)
**Author:** [@Bruno\_Silva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bruno_Silva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-upgrading-from-ignition-7-9-to-8-1/100960 "2025-01-16T13:42:24Z")
Hi everyone, I'm encountering issues while upgrading Ignition from version 7.9 to 8.1. Before applying the update in the client environment, I'm testing the process on a dedicated machine. Here's what I did: Install… --- ## [Ignition demo on Edge?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-demo-on-edge/52400)
**Author:** [@wschreiner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wschreiner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-demo-on-edge/52400 "2025-01-16T13:40:33Z")
Hello; I am currently in the process of trying to demo the capabilities of Edge for my company, and when I saw the ignition demo project, I thought it would do a really good job of showing it off, however I have been hav… --- ## [MODBUS tags binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tags-binding/100930)
**Author:** [@Ahmed\_badawi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ahmed_badawi1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tags-binding/100930 "2025-01-16T12:51:20Z")
I am trying to connect siemens power meter PIC2200 with ignition via MODBUS TCP and the drive is added and status is 'connected', but it denies to read any tags from it and gives me 'bad quality' , although i am using "\[… --- ## [Themes colors on Pie Charts tittles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/themes-colors-on-pie-charts-tittles/99227)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/themes-colors-on-pie-charts-tittles/99227 "2025-01-16T11:20:33Z")
Hello! I´m trying to do the whole project viewable on both dark and light themes. For Pie Charts text the Theme Colors doesn´t work. I tried adding some css on the styleseet.css :root { --neutral-10: #fafafa… --- ## [Is there snap to grid in Designer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-snap-to-grid-in-designer/100962)
**Author:** [@Philip\_Svensson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philip_Svensson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-snap-to-grid-in-designer/100962 "2025-01-16T10:38:59Z")
Is there a grid you can activate on Ignition Designer? --- ## [Map don't display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-dont-display/100908)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_MUSSO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_MUSSO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-dont-display/100908 "2025-01-16T08:58:10Z")
Hello everyone! When I place the map component in my Ignition view, it doesn't display... When I then click on ‘Launch Perspective’, nothing appears either... However, when I'm not on the local host on the local devel… --- ## [Scroll TabStrip to active/selected tab - Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scroll-tabstrip-to-active-selected-tab-vision/100853)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scroll-tabstrip-to-active-selected-tab-vision/100853 "2025-01-16T08:06:16Z")
I have a TabStrip with 18 tabs. The popup, where the TabStrip is used is not big enough to show complete TabStrip, so the arrows are shown on the right side. If I set the active tab (when the popup is opened, via windo… --- ## [Perspective powerchart timezone with tag history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-powerchart-timezone-with-tag-history/100156)
**Author:** [@eichler-eng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eichler-eng)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-powerchart-timezone-with-tag-history/100156 "2025-01-16T07:08:09Z")
Hi All I have read many forum posts on this topic but I am still struggling. I have an AWS ignition server running Perspective. Historical data is being sent to a separate mySQL server. I would like all client sessions… --- ## [Accessing clipboard in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-clipboard-in-perspective/100741)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-clipboard-in-perspective/100741 "2025-01-16T03:28:02Z")
Bringing this topic to the surface. I have the same usecase, where I need user to upload a screenshot to a database. Instead of saving the screenshot, and using File Upload component, to select the saved screenshot. I… --- ## [Device Connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connections/100940)
**Author:** [@dick.willis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dick.willis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connections/100940 "2025-01-15T22:19:59Z")
I'm all of a sudden having difficulty with a device ... and I'm curious if maybe another device is misconfigured and using the same IP address. Our network team has detected traffic to the device on 102 (expected) and 4… --- ## [Best Practices for Deployment Management in a Multi-Developer Environment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-deployment-management-in-a-multi-developer-environment/100905)
**Author:** [@Lina\_Su](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lina_Su)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practices-for-deployment-management-in-a-multi-developer-environment/100905 "2025-01-15T22:09:20Z")
I am seeking advice on best practices for deployment management in a scenario where multiple developers are involved. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition from the testing environment to the production environment w… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=267) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=269)