# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=31 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Ignition 8.3: database connection does not exist](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-database-connection-does-not-exist/115929)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-database-connection-does-not-exist/115929 "2026-06-10T16:41:01Z")
I have defined a database connection to an SQL Server named IgnitionDB, which is valid If I run I get the following error: whereas named queries are running ok. I'm on Ignition Any idea? Thanks in advance, … --- ## [Ignition Designer Launcher cannot launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-launcher-cannot-launch/115923)
**Author:** [@hisham.ahmed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hisham.ahmed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-launcher-cannot-launch/115923 "2026-06-10T16:29:35Z")
Hello Everyone, I am working on a new project I am trying to open designer inside ignition designer launcher for the first time on this PC but it load for signature verification and after that nothing open Can you ple… --- ## [\[IGN-7712\] Losing Perspective Page URL Configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7712-losing-perspective-page-url-configuration/67468)
**Author:** [@emiller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/emiller)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-7712-losing-perspective-page-url-configuration/67468 "2026-06-10T15:30:27Z")
I randomly lose the perspective page url link configuration once every 1-2 months. It just goes blank and every link is broken. I have to restore from a project backup. Has anyone else faced this issue? Any idea what cou… --- ## [Text Alarm Notification without e-mail to SMS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-alarm-notification-without-e-mail-to-sms/115910)
**Author:** [@Neil\_Carty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_Carty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-alarm-notification-without-e-mail-to-sms/115910 "2026-06-10T14:56:02Z")
With most of the mobile carriers eliminating e-mail to sms text messaging what is the best way to send alerts to mobile devices? Anyone have any suggestions? --- ## [Adding edit and delete buttons for each row in the perspective table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-edit-and-delete-buttons-for-each-row-in-the-perspective-table/52661)
**Author:** [@phandc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/phandc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-edit-and-delete-buttons-for-each-row-in-the-perspective-table/52661 "2026-06-10T13:09:42Z")
Hi everyone, I have a table which represents data from a query. I would like to add edit and delete buttons for each row in my table as the table in the figure below. I also want to do some actions with these button… --- ## [Dynamic Runtime Widget Management in Perspective Dashboard Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-runtime-widget-management-in-perspective-dashboard-component/115843)
**Author:** [@shamsundar.m1401](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shamsundar.m1401)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-runtime-widget-management-in-perspective-dashboard-component/115843 "2026-06-10T12:26:55Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a Perspective-based dashboard in Ignition 8.1.48 and trying to implement a custom widget management system using the Dashboard Component. I want to know if this is achievable within the Dash… --- ## [Records keep being placed in the Store and Forward quarantine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/records-keep-being-placed-in-the-store-and-forward-quarantine/115901)
**Author:** [@manuele.longhi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/manuele.longhi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/records-keep-being-placed-in-the-store-and-forward-quarantine/115901 "2026-06-10T07:20:41Z")
Hello all, I am running into some issues regarding the store and forward quarantine. Setup I have a machine UDT with Several tags that change very slowly (once per day/week or slower) A production bit (true/false) H… --- ## [Regarding SSL Certificate in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/regarding-ssl-certificate-in-ignition/115904)
**Author:** [@Tokyo\_mht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tokyo_mht)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/regarding-ssl-certificate-in-ignition/115904 "2026-06-10T06:47:10Z")
Is there a way to automate SSL certificate issuance and renewal on Linux servers using Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)? Thanks in advance --- ## [Value of property before binding is executed in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-of-property-before-binding-is-executed-in-perspective/93977)
**Author:** [@Mehdi\_MECHEDAL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mehdi_MECHEDAL)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-of-property-before-binding-is-executed-in-perspective/93977 "2026-06-10T01:27:04Z")
Hi, I'm trying to set a default value for a property before the binding is executed in Perspective. Here's the situation: I have a button whose text is bound to a custom property called "datetime" The "datetime" value… --- ## [Custom method on container does not set custom component property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-on-container-does-not-set-custom-component-property/115915)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-on-container-does-not-set-custom-component-property/115915 "2026-06-10T00:25:57Z")
I would like to set several custom properties when a Window opens or is navigated back to. Currently I have a script on the Window's internalFrameActivated that makes a call to a custom function on a Container. def set… --- ## [Why is tag list good in designer, but fails in Client?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-is-tag-list-good-in-designer-but-fails-in-client/115916)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-is-tag-list-good-in-designer-but-fails-in-client/115916 "2026-06-09T23:14:30Z")
Hi all! New issue - my scripts are running fine in the designer, but in the Vision Client they fail, well one fails. So, I have this Container with several template repeaters. This script is on a load button outside t… --- ## [\[BUG\]Pipe bindings does not follow the pipe if the z-order of pipes is changed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-pipe-bindings-does-not-follow-the-pipe-if-the-z-order-of-pipes-is-changed/101896)
**Author:** [@mpoulsen921](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mpoulsen921)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-pipe-bindings-does-not-follow-the-pipe-if-the-z-order-of-pipes-is-changed/101896 "2026-06-09T22:39:47Z")
Hi, I noticed that if I have three separate pipe sections and I add a binding to the fill and stroke of each pipe it will not follow the respective pipe if I change the z-order of the pipes. In other words if you chang… --- ## [Pipe Scripting issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-scripting-issue/115913)
**Author:** [@A-A](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/A-A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-scripting-issue/115913 "2026-06-09T22:31:08Z")
Hello Everyone, I started creating a HMI on perspective and started using pipes, specifically the P&ID type. I encountered an issue and was wondering if I was just doing things wrong or anyone has a workaround for it. S… --- ## [\[IGN-4465\]Find/Replace tool not working for forms submission handler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4465-find-replace-tool-not-working-for-forms-submission-handler/115914)
**Author:** [@ndurocher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ndurocher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4465-find-replace-tool-not-working-for-forms-submission-handler/115914 "2026-06-09T21:07:30Z")
Ctrl+F (find/replace) page does not find content that is in form submission handler (perspective/Gateway Events/Form Submission). Is there any specific reason for that? The tool seems to be able pretty much any other thi… --- ## [Redundant Failover Http Redirection - Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundant-failover-http-redirection-perspective/37133)
**Author:** [@scott.stamps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.stamps)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundant-failover-http-redirection-perspective/37133 "2026-06-09T21:04:46Z")
All - we recently set up and tested our Ignition redundancy (forced a failover). Everything worked very well except for Perspective. We expected inbound requests for Perspective projects to be redirected, yet they were n… --- ## [ClassNotFoundException: org.python.apache.xerces.parsers.SAX](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classnotfoundexception-org-python-apache-xerces-parsers-sax/5310)
**Author:** [@tduryee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tduryee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classnotfoundexception-org-python-apache-xerces-parsers-sax/5310 "2026-06-09T17:16:53Z")
Hi. I realize this forum isn’t the goto for all python questions, so I’m hoping I can ask this question with focus on the difference between Ignition Designer and Ignition Runtime. I’m using xml.etree.cElementTree to p… --- ## [Dynagraph cards via Autosol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynagraph-cards-via-autosol/100693)
**Author:** [@iboh00](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iboh00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynagraph-cards-via-autosol/100693 "2026-06-09T16:56:24Z")
Has anyone had luck setting up and pulling in Dynagraph cards via Autosol's 8500 driver? No issues setting up and pulling in the parameters, but when I try to pull the Dynagraph cards through the OPC UA connection, setup… --- ## [\[IGN-4098\]Bindings on Input Only Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4098-bindings-on-input-only-parameters/115906)
**Author:** [@aafabiano01](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aafabiano01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4098-bindings-on-input-only-parameters/115906 "2026-06-09T16:54:53Z")
This might seem like a minor issue, and it's never something you would run into unintentionally, but it's a bad practice/"design trick" we've noticed others doing in some projects. Using bindings like this can make Persp… --- ## [Wildcards in the middle of Tag Change paths: Intentional in 8.3.4?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wildcards-in-the-middle-of-tag-change-paths-intentional-in-8-3-4/115907)
**Author:** [@Gustavo\_Cardoso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gustavo_Cardoso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wildcards-in-the-middle-of-tag-change-paths-intentional-in-8-3-4/115907 "2026-06-09T16:40:45Z")
Hello everyone! I'm developing a custom device driver module and trying to make a tag change script scalable to watch the same tag across multiple devices using a path like this: \[MyDevicesProvider\]\*/ConfirmHandshake/R… --- ## [Momentary Button, or similar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/momentary-button-or-similar/115806)
**Author:** [@Orion\_Williams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Orion_Williams)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/momentary-button-or-similar/115806 "2026-06-09T16:38:05Z")
I'm new to Ignition, but not HMI/SCADA. I’ve created a reusable view and embedded it into another view with several Buttons that I’d like the operator to click to display different evaporators. I understand that I can u… --- ## [Kindling - 8.3 backups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kindling-8-3-backups/114753)
**Author:** [@r.lebohec](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r.lebohec)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kindling-8-3-backups/114753 "2026-06-09T16:08:31Z")
Hi, I just noticed this message in the backup explorer kindling : "8.3 Backups are not yet processed correctly" in the "statistics" section. What does this mean? Is it an error on the integrator's part (incorrect ga… --- ## [Using locks in Jython scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-locks-in-jython-scripts/115911)
**Author:** [@paul.longtine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.longtine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-locks-in-jython-scripts/115911 "2026-06-09T16:03:17Z")
Are there any sharp edges and warnings when using a ReentrantLock from java.util.concurrent.locks in a script module? Is there advantages to just using import threading with a threading.RLock? The use case is around loc… --- ## [Limit number of pens in adhoc trends](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limit-number-of-pens-in-adhoc-trends/115897)
**Author:** [@vappadoo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vappadoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/limit-number-of-pens-in-adhoc-trends/115897 "2026-06-09T12:35:49Z")
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to limit the number of pens on an ad-hoc trend in Perspective. For e.g. let's say I have 1300 tags, I want to make sure that the operator cannot just drag and drop all 1300 tags at … --- ## [Storing and Retrieving UTC from Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-and-retrieving-utc-from-database/115885)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Kacel1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Kacel1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/storing-and-retrieving-utc-from-database/115885 "2026-06-09T12:32:32Z")
I have a system than where the Ignition Server is setup in Eastern Time and the Database MSSQL is setup in Eastern Time. I have a project that will run where clients will be in more than one time zone. Due to how many p… --- ## [CSS not works in V 8.3.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/css-not-works-in-v-8-3-6/115744)
**Author:** [@alfred.x.wang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alfred.x.wang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/css-not-works-in-v-8-3-6/115744 "2026-06-09T09:53:27Z")
hi dear I had create a CSS style for my container,and this flex container also bind this style,however this style not works in deed, could you please provide best solution --- ## [Alarm Journal Record Label Not Returning Label - Returns Name Instead](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-record-label-not-returning-label-returns-name-instead/88150)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Engler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Elizabeth_Engler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-record-label-not-returning-label-returns-name-instead/88150 "2026-06-09T03:22:55Z")
from com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.alarming.config import CommonAlarmProperties startTime = system.date.addHours(system.date.now(), -16) endTime = system.date.now() allAlarmData = system.alarm.queryJ… --- ## [Error when managing tag subscriptions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-managing-tag-subscriptions/29541)
**Author:** [@gbclark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gbclark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-managing-tag-subscriptions/29541 "2026-06-08T20:35:50Z")
We are getting this error logged frequently in the Gateway log. Ignition 8.0.2 Detail is: java.lang.NullPointerException: null at com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.tags.runtime.nodes.ext.AbstractPropertySetNode… --- ## [Store and forward - old data from 2014](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-and-forward-old-data-from-2014/115878)
**Author:** [@vahelduvool](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vahelduvool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-and-forward-old-data-from-2014/115878 "2026-06-08T18:27:32Z")
I have problem where old data is popping up in database table. I think tag values are right but time stamps are way in the past. I have managed to pinpoint issue in database, table with name "sqlt\_data\_1\_20140407". In th… --- ## [Logger usage clarification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logger-usage-clarification/102717)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logger-usage-clarification/102717 "2026-06-08T15:14:04Z")
Hi Forum, I did my testing below: Clarification: The purpose of logging is, I want to log message every time, such that, when glitch happened in the past, I can go thru the log message to see what was going on that… --- ## [uSwitch CS Modbus TCP Weirdness](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uswitch-cs-modbus-tcp-weirdness/115892)
**Author:** [@dion.botha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dion.botha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uswitch-cs-modbus-tcp-weirdness/115892 "2026-06-08T14:51:18Z")
Hello, I have this device connected to Ignition using the Modbus TCP driver with all default settings. Among other things, it has 2 general purpose input points and 2 relay outputs. If I try to address, the first relay … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=30) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=32)