# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=297 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 298 --- ## [Playing a video using WebDev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/playing-a-video-using-webdev/96622)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/playing-a-video-using-webdev/96622 "2024-11-19T00:19:30Z")
I searched a bit, but everyone seems to have some kind of a very specific technical question. I need the basics to start I think. I make a video in OBS. Saves as a video file, maybe MP4. I go to WebDev, create a new … --- ## [Mismatch Datetime When Inserting To MS SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mismatch-datetime-when-inserting-to-ms-sql/98762)
**Author:** [@csjohnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/csjohnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mismatch-datetime-when-inserting-to-ms-sql/98762 "2024-11-19T00:18:52Z")
Ignition v8.1.39 MS SQL Server Express v16.0.1000.6 I've been doing some testing using SQL Express and I am seeing a small discrepancy and I'm not sure if it is caused by something I am doing. Our project requires me … --- ## [Import OS in script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-os-in-script/98765)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Aguiar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Stephanie_Aguiar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-os-in-script/98765 "2024-11-18T23:42:20Z")
Hello, I am trying to use the os functions in my scripts to access the latest file from a folder. My code works perfectly fine when I run it on the script console but once I try to run it on the timer scripts I receive… --- ## [Tag write failed to OPC-UA TCP driver tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-write-failed-to-opc-ua-tcp-driver-tag/98720)
**Author:** [@wpmccormick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wpmccormick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-write-failed-to-opc-ua-tcp-driver-tag/98720 "2024-11-18T21:11:28Z")
I'm try to figure out how to write to devices through the TCP driver. ( 8.1.44) I have netcat server listening on port 8182, and an OPC-UA device (TCP driver) named netcat connected to it (shows 1/1 Connected). From OPC… --- ## [Flex Repeater, iterate through based on tag structure value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-iterate-through-based-on-tag-structure-value/98752)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Stilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Stilson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-iterate-through-based-on-tag-structure-value/98752 "2024-11-18T22:17:35Z")
I'm trying to use a Flex Repeater to iterate through a tag folder, look inside each tag folder, see if a particular tag is flagged on or off, and insert a template based on that status. My tag structure is set up as PLC … --- ## [Suggestion for working with the bits of an integer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestion-for-working-with-the-bits-of-an-integer/98758)
**Author:** [@Bigtalljv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bigtalljv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestion-for-working-with-the-bits-of-an-integer/98758 "2024-11-18T21:34:32Z")
hi, I am receiving an array of integer data from a Cummins generator to a PLC. In one integer they are using up to 15 of the bits for alarms and statuses. I need to make alarms for most of them and get the status of t… --- ## [Join 2 tables from different databases](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/join-2-tables-from-different-databases/98734)
**Author:** [@I\_Zayah\_Griffin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/I_Zayah_Griffin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/join-2-tables-from-different-databases/98734 "2024-11-18T21:46:50Z")
Hello All, I am looking for some assistance I am having trouble trying to merge a table into another, I have searched multiple different forums and scripts I just don't know where I am going wrong if at all I would like … --- ## [Gateway license](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-license/98756)
**Author:** [@Ayanakoji](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ayanakoji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-license/98756 "2024-11-18T20:57:11Z")
I need help, is there any way I can recover previous license code of the gateway? i activated the wrong gateway and applied new license to it, is there any way to recover the previous one? --- ## [Gateway Tag Change Scripts and Timer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-scripts-and-timer/98754)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew_Lin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-scripts-and-timer/98754 "2024-11-18T20:47:42Z")
I have memory tags which I want to attach scripts to run when the value is changed. I am using gateway tag change since these are able to access scripts from my project library. I want to run a script on value change an… --- ## [Ignition Gateway Ip Setup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-ip-setup/98755)
**Author:** [@rpaisley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rpaisley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-ip-setup/98755 "2024-11-18T20:12:44Z")
I was wondering what was the best way to setup the gateway to be able to have HMI Screens on the production network hit directly to the server. But also allow people on the Corporate network get on Ignition through the w… --- ## [Ignition Tag Browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-tag-browser/98750)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Edwards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mark_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-tag-browser/98750 "2024-11-18T19:09:27Z")
What is it that allows ignition to view live tag values in the tag browser while having Designer open? --- ## [Ignition 8 Client on Raspberry Pi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-client-on-raspberry-pi/24464)
**Author:** [@cbiela](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbiela)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-client-on-raspberry-pi/24464 "2024-11-18T18:10:21Z")
Hi, I'm trying to see if there's a way to use ignition 8 on raspberry pi as a client. The main ignition install is already on a x86\_64 machine and works fine. However, since the change to native client launchers, I don't… --- ## [Updating Flex Container to a new View?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-flex-container-to-a-new-view/98747)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Meseke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Josh_Meseke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-flex-container-to-a-new-view/98747 "2024-11-18T17:33:21Z")
Inside of a page view I've got some buttons. Within that same page, I have an embedded flex container. I was attempting to update the contents of that flex container to a different page view. I (clearly) haven't done a… --- ## [Android Workstation prevent multiple instances](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/android-workstation-prevent-multiple-instances/98731)
**Author:** [@bruno.nunes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bruno.nunes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/android-workstation-prevent-multiple-instances/98731 "2024-11-18T17:25:03Z")
Hello, Is there anyway to prevent Ignition Workstation to open multiple instances on Android. We have a situation were we want users to use phone and workstation on the same mobile (limited to those 2 functions), but t… --- ## [Perspective Workstation anti virus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-anti-virus/98732)
**Author:** [@Aernout\_Ottens](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aernout_Ottens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-anti-virus/98732 "2024-11-18T17:20:49Z")
When I try to install Perspective Workstation, my companys virus scanner/ anti malware application is tripping: Is this something that can be resolved? Maybe a certificate or something? --- ## [Issue with connection to OPCUA server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-connection-to-opcua-server/98746)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bodycomb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Bodycomb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-connection-to-opcua-server/98746 "2024-11-18T16:36:27Z")
Hello, I am trying to connect to a server and pull tag values from that. The issue that we are running into is that it keeps connecting and disconnecting. Below is a image of my log file. All settings are what the defau… --- ## [Background changes depending on the alarm in a given group/folder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-changes-depending-on-the-alarm-in-a-given-group-folder/98745)
**Author:** [@Rafal\_Samoraj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rafal_Samoraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-changes-depending-on-the-alarm-in-a-given-group-folder/98745 "2024-11-18T15:53:46Z")
Hello, I want to change background on my factory layout depending on the alarm in a given group/folder. For example: I have folder which contains tags related with MACHINE1. If there is an active alarm on one or more t… --- ## [Using isAlarmActive does activate the alarm but does not trigger the alarm pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-isalarmactive-does-activate-the-alarm-but-does-not-trigger-the-alarm-pipeline/98741)
**Author:** [@Zied\_Brahmi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zied_Brahmi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-isalarmactive-does-activate-the-alarm-but-does-not-trigger-the-alarm-pipeline/98741 "2024-11-18T15:30:28Z")
Hello forum, I m using an expression tag with the value of isAlarmActive('..path') with an alarm on that expression tag when the value is true, when this alarm is active, it does not trigger the alarm pipeline that I c… --- ## [Does the Tag Change Event work with a queue?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-tag-change-event-work-with-a-queue/98615)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-tag-change-event-work-with-a-queue/98615 "2024-11-18T14:22:16Z")
Hi! I understand that the tag change detects all the events that change and saves them in a queue. Then every time the script executes, the next update waits for the script to finish and then the other execute. Wanna k… --- ## [Power Quality Analyzer ISKRA iMC784](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-quality-analyzer-iskra-imc784/98733)
**Author:** [@Filippos\_Onisiforou](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Filippos_Onisiforou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-quality-analyzer-iskra-imc784/98733 "2024-11-18T14:14:40Z")
Hello , i have this Power Quality Analyzer ISKRA iMC784 im communicating with this PQA over Modbus TCP. We must read special encoding Registers like the picture below Did anyone of you guys manage read something simil… --- ## [onAuthChallengeCompleted function not being run](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onauthchallengecompleted-function-not-being-run/98622)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Whitlock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Patrick_Whitlock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onauthchallengecompleted-function-not-being-run/98622 "2024-11-18T13:35:48Z")
Hello, I am trying to make a button that triggers a login, regardless if I am already logged into the session or not. If the login was successful, I want to write a value to a tag. Currently, when the button is pushed, … --- ## [Classes loading using script console cause isinstance to return False](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classes-loading-using-script-console-cause-isinstance-to-return-false/59737)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classes-loading-using-script-console-cause-isinstance-to-return-false/59737 "2024-11-18T12:36:09Z")
We have upgraded from 8.1.10 to 8.1.17 and we are see a difference in the way the script console is loading files/classes. Here is an example It appears that the testClass.TestClass is getting loaded twice with … --- ## [\[system\] performance tags - not showing correct values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-performance-tags-not-showing-correct-values/98727)
**Author:** [@Simen\_Kirkerod](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Simen_Kirkerod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-performance-tags-not-showing-correct-values/98727 "2024-11-18T11:53:49Z")
I have installed the latest version of Ignition, and it keeps giving me wrong values on the performance tags - I am not sure if I am doing something wrong, or if the values are wrong. It looks like this: At the same… --- ## [Scripting system.tag.copy() collision policy problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-system-tag-copy-collision-policy-problem/88068)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-system-tag-copy-collision-policy-problem/88068 "2024-11-18T08:39:23Z")
I have a problem with the system.tag.copy() script. The function works but when I copy a modified UDT it creates another instance/UDT with the suffix 1, 2, 3 etc. colisionPolicy doesn't seem to work and even the default … --- ## [Exchange of tag values between providers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exchange-of-tag-values-between-providers/65958)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exchange-of-tag-values-between-providers/65958 "2024-11-18T08:37:38Z")
Hi, I have a question how to exchange tags between providers? For example: I have Memory tag in provider 1 and I want to refer to it in another provider. There is another tag in another provider. Is it possible to do t… --- ## [Report module, executeReport error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-module-executereport-error/98723)
**Author:** [@mori.luca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mori.luca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-module-executereport-error/98723 "2024-11-18T00:10:37Z")
Hello, First time dealing with report module (working on version 8.1.43), if i generate a report via system.report.executeReport(path=path, project=project, parameters={}, fileType="pdf") two things happen: If I cre… --- ## [How to create password protected PDF?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-password-protected-pdf/9718)
**Author:** [@skallepalli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/skallepalli)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-password-protected-pdf/9718 "2024-11-17T18:03:45Z")
Dear All, For one of our requirement, we need to create a password protected PDF. So, 1. How to create password protected PDF in Ignition? 2. If not possible in Ignition, Can we use any other third party library or … --- ## [Adding Siemens tags to Ignition OPC-UA Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-siemens-tags-to-ignition-opc-ua-server/98705)
**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Salhen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mohamed_Salhen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-siemens-tags-to-ignition-opc-ua-server/98705 "2024-11-16T21:43:26Z")
Hi, I have added a Siemens device and have OPC-UA in Ignition. I added some tags from the Tag Browser "OPC Tags using Siemens Driver." Now, I am using another OPC UA client and want to read the Siemens tags that I added… --- ## [Allen-Bradley Driver Faulted on New Install](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-driver-faulted-on-new-install/98688)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Thompson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seth_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-driver-faulted-on-new-install/98688 "2024-11-16T14:54:24Z")
Good day, I just installed Ignition 8.1.44 onto a VM as an SQL Bridge and Historian, and I noticed the Allen-Bradley Driver is faulted. I intend to connect to Allen-Bradley CompactLogix processors of firmware V21+. Th… --- ## [Problem with Active Directory and validationUser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-active-directory-and-validationuser/41945)
**Author:** [@fml\_z](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fml_z)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-active-directory-and-validationuser/41945 "2024-11-16T12:46:29Z")
I was trying to apply a login with system.security.validationUser in the Script console with the Active Directory userSource, is it possible not ?, Because I put the username, password and UserSource but the return is fa… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=296) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=298)