# Ignition

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## [Passing the Selected Slice Value as a Parameter in a Pie Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-the-selected-slice-value-as-a-parameter-in-a-pie-chart/98390)

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**Author:** [@Niccolo\_Mammoliti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Niccolo_Mammoliti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-the-selected-slice-value-as-a-parameter-in-a-pie-chart/98390 "2024-11-08T13:26:25Z")

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Good morning, In my Perspective project, I’ve created a pie chart that dynamically updates based on values from an SQL table located on our company server. I would like to achieve the following: when I click on a slice …

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## [Power connection with ESP32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-connection-with-esp32/98084)

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**Author:** [@jennifer\_sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jennifer_sanchez)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-connection-with-esp32/98084 "2024-11-08T12:40:03Z")

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Good evening, I would like to know if the ignition perspective can be connected to an ESP32, if so, can you tell me how to do it, thank you.

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## [Support for UTM-33 and WMS Services in Perspective Maps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/support-for-utm-33-and-wms-services-in-perspective-maps/98385)

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**Author:** [@Andreas\_Wallevik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andreas_Wallevik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/support-for-utm-33-and-wms-services-in-perspective-maps/98385 "2024-11-08T11:42:40Z")

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Hi, Doing support for a customer building an automation system using Ignition and have integrated Perspective Maps as a core part of their UI. However, they're facing some limitations with map services and are wonderin…

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## [Vision - Execute batch file which itself executes a Python script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-execute-batch-file-which-itself-executes-a-python-script/98332)

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**Author:** [@Hec\_O](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hec_O)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-execute-batch-file-which-itself-executes-a-python-script/98332 "2024-11-08T11:40:14Z")

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Hi, I am running a batch file from an ignition vision button using the scripting functionality of the button. The code of the button is very simple. a = "C:\\U\\h2ot\\Desktop\\batch.bat" system.util.execute(\[a\]) The batc…

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## [Accessing vision client through NAT when backup server present](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-vision-client-through-nat-when-backup-server-present/48680)

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**Author:** [@cbiela](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbiela)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-vision-client-through-nat-when-backup-server-present/48680 "2024-11-08T10:55:40Z")

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Is it possible to access a vision client behind NAT? USER =\> firewall (10.0.6.26/24) =\> primary server (10.7.1.200/24) Where port 8088 and 8043 are forwarded (DNAT) from 10.0.6.26 to 10.7.1.200:8088/8043 My gut says y…

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## [\[feature-14904\]Perspective APK for MDM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14904-perspective-apk-for-mdm/31338)

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**Author:** [@tim.schultz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tim.schultz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14904-perspective-apk-for-mdm/31338 "2021-07-27T19:56:53Z")

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I have a Zebra MC339R scanner running Android Oreo that I’d like to create a Perspective application for. I’m trying to setup some MDM profiles for device provisioning, including the application load. I’m an iOS guy …

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## [Date range components use on Microsoft Surface Pro 10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-range-components-use-on-microsoft-surface-pro-10/98324)

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**Author:** [@jchen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jchen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-range-components-use-on-microsoft-surface-pro-10/98324 "2024-11-08T06:28:07Z")

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Hi there, I have a ignition system based on vision module, I tried to run the client on Microsoft Surface Pro 10, 99% of the functions work well as it's windows operation system. However in the trend screen, it will b…

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## [Wrap text in report module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrap-text-in-report-module/98322)

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**Author:** [@jchen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jchen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrap-text-in-report-module/98322 "2024-11-08T06:21:51Z")

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Hi there, I have some long text like the format : When I try to display the words use text of the report, it looks like: I understand it maybe a standard style for wrap, but is it posiible to fill the first line …

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## [Adding moving particles to the background](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-moving-particles-to-the-background/98283)

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**Author:** [@mmadariaga](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mmadariaga)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-moving-particles-to-the-background/98283 "2024-11-07T10:09:43Z")

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Hi, I'd like to know whether it's possible to add particles like this: particles.js - A lightweight JavaScript library for creating particles to a page's background. If so, how?

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## [XY Chart - Overwriting 24 hour "date" format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-overwriting-24-hour-date-format/98192)

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**Author:** [@Olli\_Burr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Olli_Burr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-overwriting-24-hour-date-format/98192 "2024-11-08T05:55:07Z")

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Hi I am currently facing a format issue on the Y-axis and the related bullets where I would like to display the average duration of tasks in an XY chart. Everything works perfectly, at least with the bullets, as long as…

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## [Re-sorting XY chart if query parameters update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/re-sorting-xy-chart-if-query-parameters-update/80226)

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**Author:** [@DCross](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DCross)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/re-sorting-xy-chart-if-query-parameters-update/80226 "2024-11-08T05:03:39Z")

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Hello everyone! I have an XY chart component I modified into a downtime pareto chart for our production team to use on a dashboard. By default, the graph shows the downtime root causes in descending order of duration ac…

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## [Background color bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-color-bindings/98303)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Interlicchia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jason_Interlicchia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-color-bindings/98303 "2024-11-07T23:37:00Z")

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I am trying to fill in the area outside the container to fill in the rest of the screen with the same background color as the container. I have had no luck in figuring this out. Any help is appreciated.

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## [Using Studio 5000 Tag Descriptions in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-studio-5000-tag-descriptions-in-ignition/98368)

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**Author:** [@Harrison\_Quinn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Harrison_Quinn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-studio-5000-tag-descriptions-in-ignition/98368 "2024-11-07T21:32:26Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am looking to pull tag descriptions directly from tags in studio 5000 to use in ignition. We have a project with hundreds of valves, when you click on a valve, a dynamic pop-up window appears and displ…

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## [Alter the intervals of the thermometer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alter-the-intervals-of-the-thermometer/68609)

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**Author:** [@Bharat\_Krishnan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bharat_Krishnan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alter-the-intervals-of-the-thermometer/68609 "2024-11-07T21:15:15Z")

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hi all, I am trying to alter the intervals displayed in the thermometer. I just need 4 intervals between my high bound and low bound. How can I achieve this??

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## [Change UDT from Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-udt-from-script/98307)

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**Author:** [@bwhite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwhite)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-udt-from-script/98307 "2024-11-07T19:38:16Z")

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I need to change the names of my tags within a UDT to something more cryptic. But I want to copy the current name to the documentation before I make the change. I have several hundred tags in each UDT and several dozen…

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## [Perspective view site can't be reached on Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-site-cant-be-reached-on-designer/87322)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian\_coor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sebastian_coor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-site-cant-be-reached-on-designer/87322 "2024-11-07T18:49:05Z")

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Hi! I am using Ignition 8.1.12 and i have the following problem, never seen before, already tested restart the gateway, restart the module, create a new project but always the same problem in perspective. Vision works …

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## [\[FEATURE-1705\] Disabling parts of the Perspective Power Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-1705-disabling-parts-of-the-perspective-power-chart/57596)

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**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-1705-disabling-parts-of-the-perspective-power-chart/57596 "2024-11-07T18:17:10Z")

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Is it possible to turn off the Chart Range Selector and the Tag Selector on the Perspective Power Chart?

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## [How to Copy/Paste UDT definition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-udt-definition/57038)

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**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-udt-definition/57038 "2024-11-07T17:52:22Z")

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(This is in 8.1.15 under Linux) In my test project I have a single UDT that I want to duplicate and make some changes to in order to create a second UDT. I can right click on the original UDT and select Copy, but there…

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## [Tags showing as Leased when no Sessions, Clients, or Designers are even open](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-showing-as-leased-when-no-sessions-clients-or-designers-are-even-open/98285)

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**Author:** [@Chanse\_Meyer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chanse_Meyer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-showing-as-leased-when-no-sessions-clients-or-designers-are-even-open/98285 "2024-11-06T16:05:41Z")

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In an attempt to optimize my tags and OPC device connections, I've done some digging into what tags I have set to a leased group and when they're being leased. I'm stuck/confused because it seems like I have some tags th…

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## [Creating a development instance of Ignition Edge and CoDeSys](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-development-instance-of-ignition-edge-and-codesys/98354)

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**Author:** [@face\_plant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/face_plant)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-development-instance-of-ignition-edge-and-codesys/98354 "2024-11-07T15:49:55Z")

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I have a instance of ignition edge running on an opto22 and I use codesys for the logic. We only have 1 opto22 and I would like to be able to develop my codesys and ignition edge HMI off of the opto22 PLC. In other word…

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## [Where to register server starting with mqtt:// instead of tcp://](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-to-register-server-starting-with-mqtt-instead-of-tcp/98351)

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**Author:** [@Nicolas\_Glienke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nicolas_Glienke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-to-register-server-starting-with-mqtt-instead-of-tcp/98351 "2024-11-07T14:24:31Z")

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Hello, I am in early testing of ignition. I am using MQTT Explorer to publish. MQTT Explorer generates urls starting with mqtt://. I have installed MQTT Engine, Distributor and Transmission. So far I have only found opt…

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## [Transaction group doesn't reset tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-doesnt-reset-tag/69277)

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**Author:** [@kelly.draehn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kelly.draehn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-doesnt-reset-tag/69277 "2024-11-07T13:40:45Z")

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Hi All! I've noticed this on quite a few applications. I have a latched tag on the PLC which is used to trigger the execution of a transaction group. I have the transaction group set to reset the trigger after executi…

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## [How to force word-wrap in a table column of email addresses?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-force-word-wrap-in-a-table-column-of-email-addresses/98191)

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**Author:** [@Rohan\_Raj1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rohan_Raj1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-force-word-wrap-in-a-table-column-of-email-addresses/98191 "2024-11-07T12:15:17Z")

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How can we make this Email column value visible, email addresses don't have spaces so it not wrapping.

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## [Automatically/programmatically clearing store and forward](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-programmatically-clearing-store-and-forward/98334)

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**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatically-programmatically-clearing-store-and-forward/98334 "2024-11-07T10:26:48Z")

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Hello folks, Is there a way to trigger a clear of the store and forward automatically ? Here's my use case: I might try to push to the historian records that it already has. It seems much simpler to just try, and clea…

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## [Using Gmail for email after non-secure access turned off?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-gmail-for-email-after-non-secure-access-turned-off/98331)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-gmail-for-email-after-non-secure-access-turned-off/98331 "2024-11-07T10:23:03Z")

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I'm wondering, is it possible now that Google has turned off non-secure access to it's gmail service, to get it talking to Ignition? (I'm looking for a service to use for my home Maker edition)

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## [isAlarmActive returns a quality Bad\_NotFound](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/isalarmactive-returns-a-quality-bad-notfound/98292)

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**Author:** [@Zied\_Brahmi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zied_Brahmi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/isalarmactive-returns-a-quality-bad-notfound/98292 "2024-11-07T09:04:49Z")

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Hello, I have a weird behaviour. I have a boolean expression tag which checks if an alarm on a tag is on, and that tag is on the same level in the tree structure of the folder so basically I m doing this expression : i…

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## [Expression Split function does not recognize full stop character](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-split-function-does-not-recognize-full-stop-character/98323)

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**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-split-function-does-not-recognize-full-stop-character/98323 "2024-11-07T08:40:19Z")

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Using the split function in expression with the '.' character return a empty dataset split("\[default\]Process/P\_01/INLETW/02\_WAP/12PC05/Sts/Value.EngHigh",".") split("\[default\]Process/P\_01/INLETW/02\_WAP/12PC05/Sts/Val…

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## [Trying to query difference between rows in table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-query-difference-between-rows-in-table/97991)

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**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trying-to-query-difference-between-rows-in-table/97991 "2024-11-07T06:59:42Z")

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Long story short in an old 7.8.5 system. I have a table where I query to populate. I want to get a difference between each row. Lets say row 1 row 2 i could have a column that = row 2 - row 1 is x Here is my curren…

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## [Using playlist in webdev module to play long video](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-playlist-in-webdev-module-to-play-long-video/98256)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Mulder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Mulder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-playlist-in-webdev-module-to-play-long-video/98256 "2024-11-06T03:42:18Z")

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I'm trying to reproduce a video in webdev, the original file of the video was about 300MB so I compressed it with lossless compression and got around 60MB, I then segmented the video using ffmpeg using the following comm…

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## [How to change the font size of the power table using script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-the-font-size-of-the-power-table-using-script/98268)

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**Author:** [@Lion\_Sun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lion_Sun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-change-the-font-size-of-the-power-table-using-script/98268 "2024-11-07T02:31:00Z")

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I want to use scripting to dynamic change the font size for a power table。 Below is the scripting under Extention Function of configureCell of this power table. I created a custom property named "Status" for this power…

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