# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=269 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 270 --- ## [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… --- ## [Data quality 65728. What's it means?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-quality-65728-whats-it-means/100947)
**Author:** [@idc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/idc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-quality-65728-whats-it-means/100947 "2025-01-15T21:43:46Z")
I am getting a lot of data quality value of 65728. Is this good? What's it means? Thanks. --- ## [File Explorer Workarounds for Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-explorer-workarounds-for-perspective/100948)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Engsberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sam_Engsberg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-explorer-workarounds-for-perspective/100948 "2025-01-15T21:34:52Z")
Has anyone put together a simple workaround for browsing system files in perspective? My case is that I'd like my users to access reports that may or may not have been generated. i.e. generator 1 was not used that day, s… --- ## [Identify Device in a Perspective Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/identify-device-in-a-perspective-project/99594)
**Author:** [@ryan.perretta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryan.perretta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/identify-device-in-a-perspective-project/99594 "2025-01-15T20:36:37Z")
My task right now is to have a screen that displays various metrics for all machines in one of our buildings limit results based on the device the perspective project is being run on. We will have multiple screens runnin… --- ## [File Not Found using system.file.openFile](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-not-found-using-system-file-openfile/100939)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Platt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jason_Platt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/file-not-found-using-system-file-openfile/100939 "2025-01-15T20:15:00Z")
Got a weird one. When I try to run this script to convert an excel file to dataset, I get this error. however, if I hardcode that exact path it works just fine. and if I do this in the script counsel it works as i… --- ## [Back Up and Restore Tag Values?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/back-up-and-restore-tag-values/37788)
**Author:** [@TheColonel26](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TheColonel26)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/back-up-and-restore-tag-values/37788 "2025-01-15T19:56:23Z")
I need to be able to backup and restore tag values to disk. These would be OPC type tags that are pointing to my PLC. I can’t find any built-in way to do this. Does anyone have a preexisting solution for doing this? I … --- ## [Alernative Alarm Viewing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alernative-alarm-viewing/100934)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Muldoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeff_Muldoon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alernative-alarm-viewing/100934 "2025-01-15T19:53:05Z")
I'm looking at making a new view in my project that will display any active alarms in a given area. For example we have an RTO, Waste Water, Ammonia etc, and I'd like them to each have their own sections. I know about th… --- ## [Exclude Tag Write From Audit Log](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exclude-tag-write-from-audit-log/100902)
**Author:** [@jgoodwill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jgoodwill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exclude-tag-write-from-audit-log/100902 "2025-01-15T17:49:24Z")
Hello, Is there a way to choose to exclude a tag-write that is part of a script from the audit log? I created a heartbeat signal in Ignition that using a gateway timer, but now ever 5 seconds when the bit switches a ne… --- ## [Read the bits of a int tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-the-bits-of-a-int-tag/100932)
**Author:** [@Diego\_Mejia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Diego_Mejia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-the-bits-of-a-int-tag/100932 "2025-01-15T17:43:22Z")
Hi, we have an int tag in our plc called Alarms whose bits are used for individual alarms. is there an option to view or read each of these bits other than creating an individual tag for each bit? I need this because we … --- ## [Lag in Restricting Dashboard Tile Display in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lag-in-restricting-dashboard-tile-display-in-perspective/100935)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Glantz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sean_Glantz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lag-in-restricting-dashboard-tile-display-in-perspective/100935 "2025-01-15T17:38:54Z")
I have a dashboard view with multiple tiles that represent different sites. Each tile uses the same embedded view with params to control the data that is displayed. I've used expression binding on the display property f… --- ## [Piping Differentiation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/piping-differentiation/100925)
**Author:** [@Liam\_Dietrich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Liam_Dietrich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/piping-differentiation/100925 "2025-01-15T17:14:37Z")
Goal: Differentiate various pipe types, without using color. Ideas: In-Line Text, Tooltips Line Styles (More than the 4 provided) Question: Has anyone got any of these ideas to work or have any other suggestions? --- ## [Closing multiple popup windows at once](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-multiple-popup-windows-at-once/100906)
**Author:** [@Phat\_Truc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phat_Truc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/closing-multiple-popup-windows-at-once/100906 "2025-01-15T16:32:18Z")
In my project, in a main popup window, operators can call out multiple popup windows from it. A feature to be developed is that when operators close that main popup window, others popup windows are also closed. The probl… --- ## [Import one Excel template in Web Dev and for on click on download that in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-one-excel-template-in-web-dev-and-for-on-click-on-download-that-in-perspective/100788)
**Author:** [@Nagarathna\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nagarathna_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-one-excel-template-in-web-dev-and-for-on-click-on-download-that-in-perspective/100788 "2025-01-15T15:11:50Z")
i am using ignition 8.1.35 version ,i have to imported one excel file in web dev file resource , While uploading that file MIME type is set to application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet and in pe… --- ## [Ignition loses connection to OPC UA server and when reconnecting, ignition sends multiple values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-loses-connection-to-opc-ua-server-and-when-reconnecting-ignition-sends-multiple-values/100923)
**Author:** [@Zied\_Brahmi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zied_Brahmi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-loses-connection-to-opc-ua-server-and-when-reconnecting-ignition-sends-multiple-values/100923 "2025-01-15T14:52:05Z")
Hello Forum, we have this issue: we have a script that triggers every 4 seconds (due to a tag change of a timer in an expression tag that goes to true every 4 seconds (getSeconds()%4=0), and when that happens the funct… --- ## [Unable to process activation request. Offline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-process-activation-request-offline/100915)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-process-activation-request-offline/100915 "2025-01-15T13:08:50Z")
Hello, I´m trying to upload my activation\_message in order to activate a license for one server that is offline but seem it isn´t working. I did this yesterday without a problem, but now after swaping licenses … --- ## [Change user password via script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-user-password-via-script/100874)
**Author:** [@e.cutino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e.cutino)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-user-password-via-script/100874 "2025-01-15T13:06:26Z")
Using classic authentication and internal user source, is there a way for a user to change its own password without being logged in? Obviously, via old password input. If yes (and how), is there a way via script to know… --- ## [API Paging in HTTP bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/api-paging-in-http-bindings/72924)
**Author:** [@Cole\_Townsend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cole_Townsend)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/api-paging-in-http-bindings/72924 "2025-01-15T12:56:46Z")
I am attempting to call for a large amount of data and filter it down into a custom binding in one of my projects with an HTTP binding. I have already applied all the filters that are available for this specific endpoint… --- ## [system.util.playSoundClip only work on gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-playsoundclip-only-work-on-gateway/33738)
**Author:** [@people777](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/people777)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-playsoundclip-only-work-on-gateway/33738 "2025-01-15T05:19:55Z")
I make a soundplay program. I test it on gateway.it’s ok. but when I use other computers to connect this gateway.I can’t heard anything from the new computer. --- ## [Downsampling stream data in an Chart object](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/downsampling-stream-data-in-an-chart-object/100899)
**Author:** [@sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sherman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/downsampling-stream-data-in-an-chart-object/100899 "2025-01-15T00:26:03Z")
I have a display issue with the chart in vision 8.1. I have a vector that is substantially longer than the number of pixels I have to display it, and I am concerned that we are missing some datapoints based on however th… --- ## [Back End server requirements for Edge nodes using MQTT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/back-end-server-requirements-for-edge-nodes-using-mqtt/100895)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Howard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Howard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/back-end-server-requirements-for-edge-nodes-using-mqtt/100895 "2025-01-14T21:22:49Z")
Hello, I have a question regarding how many ignition back-end servers are required for a large project. We are intending to have our RTU/PLC's connect to a number Ignition Edge Panel nodes, which in turn are connected t… --- ## [Group, Container or Template Repeater?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/group-container-or-template-repeater/100745)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/group-container-or-template-repeater/100745 "2025-01-14T21:27:42Z")
What would make the most sense of the three? I have three templates per grouping and will have 19 of these groupings. Each grouping has a button to toggle a button state within each template, and each template's button… --- ## [Accessing Gateway IP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-gateway-ip/100892)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Hobbs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leo_Hobbs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-gateway-ip/100892 "2025-01-14T21:15:52Z")
Hello folks! I have been trying to create a label inside of a vision window which references a tag storing the Gateway IP. This has given me a lot of trouble, and I can't quite seem to figure out how to approach this pr… --- ## [Message handlers on remote tag providers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handlers-on-remote-tag-providers/100742)
**Author:** [@Nick\_H1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nick_H1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/message-handlers-on-remote-tag-providers/100742 "2025-01-14T20:46:07Z")
Hello, I have 2 edge gateways and 100+ devices connected to a read/write/edit gateway. This read /write/ edit gateway is connected to a read only gateway which is an interface with a couple APIs. for the 100+ devices t… --- ## [Easy ways to mass import tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-ways-to-mass-import-tags/100888)
**Author:** [@Allison\_Manhard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Allison_Manhard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-ways-to-mass-import-tags/100888 "2025-01-14T20:25:12Z")
I'm relatively new at ignition and I'm struggling with the importing and exporting tags. Generally, I have a large number of tags from different devices (all modbus), that follow a standard format, but I'm struggling wi… --- ## [Perspective Table Footer data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-footer-data/100867)
**Author:** [@Torsten\_Giesbrecht1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Torsten_Giesbrecht1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-footer-data/100867 "2025-01-14T19:36:47Z")
How do I get data into the perspective table footer? I'm trying to get the result shown below, taken from the provided link. But I can't figure out where to put the binding. --- ## [Ignition Cached IPs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cached-ips/100876)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Bennet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Bennet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-cached-ips/100876 "2025-01-14T18:47:31Z")
Does Ignition cache IPs of DNS entries? I have the following example below where a tag endpoint is communicating with a scada endpoint and it appears to have an old IP address referenced that's being actively used by ano… --- ## [Automation Direct BRX Do More Designer Modbus TCP Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-brx-do-more-designer-modbus-tcp-connection/100875)
**Author:** [@gregory.crisp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gregory.crisp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-brx-do-more-designer-modbus-tcp-connection/100875 "2025-01-14T18:37:14Z")
Maybe this will save somebody some time pulling their hair out! In the PLC, add an always-on ST1 and a PUBLISH instruction. Fill out the source register/bit you want to pull, MH for holding, and MHR for float. Number of… --- ## [A result set was generated for update - SQL Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-result-set-was-generated-for-update-sql-query/6338)
**Author:** [@pat.stave](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-result-set-was-generated-for-update-sql-query/6338 "2025-01-14T18:23:54Z")
The following query runs fine in SQL Server Management Studio; but when i try to run it in Ignition it generates the following error: "Error running query: A result set was generated for update." The server contains se… --- ## [XY Chart retains old values, when tab not used for some time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-retains-old-values-when-tab-not-used-for-some-time/99917)
**Author:** [@S\_Qaiser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S_Qaiser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-retains-old-values-when-tab-not-used-for-some-time/99917 "2025-01-14T18:07:19Z")
Hi Team, Can someone help understand what am i missing, I have a chart that updates every couple minutes. when the perspective tab is not active for some time it messes up the chart when i switch to it. it shows some o… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=268) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=270)