# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=325 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 326 --- ## [Convert nested query to python scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-nested-query-to-python-scripting/96737)
**Author:** [@Ayanakoji](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ayanakoji)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-nested-query-to-python-scripting/96737 "2024-10-02T21:52:44Z")
Is there any way you can convert nested query output using python scripting? Because I want all my data to be in script, thanks! --- ## [Read/Write ContolLogix float arrays to Ignition 7.9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-write-contollogix-float-arrays-to-ignition-7-9/96738)
**Author:** [@yidir](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yidir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-write-contollogix-float-arrays-to-ignition-7-9/96738 "2024-10-02T20:57:50Z")
I'm trying to address float arrays from a ControlLogix to ignition 7.9 The Boolean array works fine. the float one doesn't read. Is this config correct? --- ## [Partially Disable Multistate Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/partially-disable-multistate-button/96725)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/partially-disable-multistate-button/96725 "2024-10-02T20:33:32Z")
Can I partially disable a multistate button? For instance I normally want this multistate button to assign a value of 0, 1, or 2 but there are instances where I want to disable the 2 option. Is that possible, or will I… --- ## [Determine last time a project was edited](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/determine-last-time-a-project-was-edited/96733)
**Author:** [@naturesbeast](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/naturesbeast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/determine-last-time-a-project-was-edited/96733 "2024-10-02T20:34:25Z")
Hi All, Is there a way to determine the last time a project was accessed / edited? Thanks in advance! --- ## [Is the extended tag path format for history queries documented?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-the-extended-tag-path-format-for-history-queries-documented/96730)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-the-extended-tag-path-format-for-history-queries-documented/96730 "2024-10-02T19:52:16Z")
I was doing some hackish things with a history DB, and landed in a situation where I could no longer see the history for one specific tag using system.tag.queryTagHistory. Just to make sure I wasn't fumbling a parameter,… --- ## [How to decide the hardware configuration for Ignition server and client?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-decide-the-hardware-configuration-for-ignition-server-and-client/40788)
**Author:** [@Neo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-decide-the-hardware-configuration-for-ignition-server-and-client/40788 "2024-10-02T19:47:17Z")
What parameters do we need to consider to decide the processor, RAM, disk space etc. for Ignition server as well as clients? Minimum system requirement for server is provided by IA but typically we recommend more conside… --- ## [Dropdown width grow to the size of the selected item?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-width-grow-to-the-size-of-the-selected-item/96709)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-width-grow-to-the-size-of-the-selected-item/96709 "2024-10-02T16:00:39Z")
can dropdown width grow to the size of the selected item when the dropdown is open ? --- ## [Insert String type tag to SQL Server database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-string-type-tag-to-sql-server-database/96715)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Reinke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luke_Reinke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-string-type-tag-to-sql-server-database/96715 "2024-10-02T18:12:21Z")
I am having issues inserting a String type Query tag into a SQL Server database. The query is run from a Query tag, the string tag is another Query tag ("chemName"). The database column type for this tag is currently Tex… --- ## [Session properties issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-properties-issues/96633)
**Author:** [@Pappu\_Gupta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pappu_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-properties-issues/96633 "2024-10-02T17:52:40Z")
when i am trying to access user.id value from designer, i am getting 13 but when i am trying to access from the browser, its giving me email. What is happening here could anyone elloborate this one? --- ## [Pull Perspective and Vision Sessions List From Gateway (same as status page)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pull-perspective-and-vision-sessions-list-from-gateway-same-as-status-page/96711)
**Author:** [@bfeas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bfeas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pull-perspective-and-vision-sessions-list-from-gateway-same-as-status-page/96711 "2024-10-02T17:40:40Z")
Does anyone know if there is a way to pull the perspective sessions list from the gateway with a script? (with the project names and IP addresses) (http://localhost:8088/web/status/con.perspective?) I would like to cr… --- ## [Issue with If statement in Tag Change Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-if-statement-in-tag-change-script/96676)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Karee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Karee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-if-statement-in-tag-change-script/96676 "2024-10-02T17:34:47Z")
This seems prety straightforward but I've been stuck on it for a while so figured I'd post here. I have the following Tag Change script: dl\_ID = system.tag.readBlocking('\[edge\]CLICK\_values/Line1/DL\_ID') logger = syste… --- ## [Custom SVG for existing component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-svg-for-existing-component/96669)
**Author:** [@IAKC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IAKC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-svg-for-existing-component/96669 "2024-10-02T16:19:07Z")
Is it possible to use a custom SVG for an existing component? For example if I want to use all the functionality of valve component but different SVG just because, can I do that? Or would I have to build a custom compon… --- ## [How to handle active directory hybrid migrations?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-handle-active-directory-hybrid-migrations/96716)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-handle-active-directory-hybrid-migrations/96716 "2024-10-02T14:55:24Z")
For reference for myself when I check this later: System user functions\] I can only think of two ways so far to handle an AD hybrid user migration of usernames and or contact info. Option 1 Both old and new users exi… --- ## [Considerations for making a vision module in 7.9 soon to be 8.1?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/considerations-for-making-a-vision-module-in-7-9-soon-to-be-8-1/96712)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/considerations-for-making-a-vision-module-in-7-9-soon-to-be-8-1/96712 "2024-10-02T14:26:35Z")
Got the go ahead to learn and work on building a vision component module related to my previous post Rich Text Editor for Vision basically a WYSIWYG editor. The current Ignition version is 7.9.21 but I know they have a … --- ## [SUDS Webservice call works in Vision project and from Script console - not from Gateway event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suds-webservice-call-works-in-vision-project-and-from-script-console-not-from-gateway-event/96713)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Spachinger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Spachinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suds-webservice-call-works-in-vision-project-and-from-script-console-not-from-gateway-event/96713 "2024-10-02T13:54:35Z")
Hello, i have the feeling, that Suds is kind of a banned word - but i need to figure out something. i have a scripts project, where also our gateway events are running. i wrote a script with a suds webservice call that… --- ## [Remote tag history provider vs. remote tag provider + local history provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-history-provider-vs-remote-tag-provider-local-history-provider/91638)
**Author:** [@Bushmatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bushmatic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-history-provider-vs-remote-tag-provider-local-history-provider/91638 "2024-10-02T13:14:45Z")
We're preparing to launch a second gateway (for Perspective / IT) that will be connected to our current OT gateway through a gateway network. This OT gateway's default tag provider holds all the tags that drive our shop … --- ## [Strange error when trying to click on panes in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strange-error-when-trying-to-click-on-panes-in-designer/31016)
**Author:** [@zzipper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zzipper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strange-error-when-trying-to-click-on-panes-in-designer/31016 "2024-10-02T12:58:11Z")
Currently on Ignition 8.0.2. I encounter this error in the console whenever I attempt to click within the main designer pane or the component palate in the Ignition Designer. Any thoughts on why this may be happening? E… --- ## [Scripting in Cell Update within Power Tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-in-cell-update-within-power-tables/96684)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Alcide](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joe_Alcide)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-in-cell-update-within-power-tables/96684 "2024-10-02T12:36:30Z")
Hi, need help here. Not sure how to go about what I want to do. Long story short I would like to build a popup window that shows the various lineups of piping we have and how its connected. I thought using a powertable w… --- ## [Best practice for time delay in script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-time-delay-in-script/96492)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-time-delay-in-script/96492 "2024-10-02T11:54:02Z")
I have a few tags/components that have a script on it using: import time time.sleep() Would a better means be using: import threading threading.Event().wait() or use: system.util.invokeAsynchronous(function, \[args\],… --- ## [Toggle Switch link to integer tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-switch-link-to-integer-tag/96692)
**Author:** [@Amir\_Baghaki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amir_Baghaki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-switch-link-to-integer-tag/96692 "2024-10-02T11:11:54Z")
Hello everyone, Thank you in advance for your time and insights on this topic. I am looking to control an integer tag on a PLC that represents different modes of program operation, with values ranging from 1 to 5. Speci… --- ## [System.alarm.querystatus top 10 items](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-top-10-items/96693)
**Author:** [@Kim\_JinGeun1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kim_JinGeun1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-top-10-items/96693 "2024-10-02T06:19:37Z")
I would like to retrieve the 10 most recent alarms from system.alarm.querystatus. What should I do? --- ## [Alarm Notification Pipeline - Multiple User Schedules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipeline-multiple-user-schedules/96690)
**Author:** [@James\_Toor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/James_Toor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipeline-multiple-user-schedules/96690 "2024-10-02T01:59:22Z")
Is it possible for Users to be assigned multiple schedules? For example, if I have a user that is scheduled on M-F 9-5 and is assigned to Roster A & B which sends some alarm pipeline notifications they need to know abou… --- ## [Easy Chart Export Duplicate Timestamps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-export-duplicate-timestamps/96678)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-export-duplicate-timestamps/96678 "2024-10-01T21:30:04Z")
I have an Easy Chart historical trend that I've exported to excel. For the t\_stamp column, why are there two entries for every time with 2 different values? The trend resolution is set to fixed, 300. Interpolation is … --- ## [Address configuration for s7 1200 as OPC device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/address-configuration-for-s7-1200-as-opc-device/96583)
**Author:** [@gary\_truell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gary_truell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/address-configuration-for-s7-1200-as-opc-device/96583 "2024-10-01T20:53:27Z")
Hello, I am trying to set up Ignition to communicate with an S7 1200 by Modbus and having trouble with the booleans. The Holding registers work the way I expect but I can't figure out how to set the Modbus Address for t… --- ## [DNP3 Driver Poll Strategy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-driver-poll-strategy/96675)
**Author:** [@AdamDuritz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AdamDuritz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-driver-poll-strategy/96675 "2024-10-01T20:10:51Z")
Hi All, Our client is considering Ignition SCADA to replace their legacy system. They have approximately 30 RTU devices on an analogue radio infrastructure. This will be upgraded to a digital radio (Type: 4RF) infrastru… --- ## [How to link AXIS camera to Ignition's SSL accepted/recognized certificates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-link-axis-camera-to-ignitions-ssl-accepted-recognized-certificates/85436)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Nickle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameron_Nickle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-link-axis-camera-to-ignitions-ssl-accepted-recognized-certificates/85436 "2024-10-01T19:26:30Z")
Hi all, I'm currently working on accessing AXIS API calls through the scripting console which works fine if I have HTTPS disabled - obviously this is not ideal. Currently I've followed 3 sets of instructions - 2 from … --- ## [Stored Procedure call overhead-way to batch?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procedure-call-overhead-way-to-batch/96630)
**Author:** [@gregory.sachs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gregory.sachs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stored-procedure-call-overhead-way-to-batch/96630 "2024-10-01T17:57:55Z")
We have a data query application that calls a stored procedure within a script, potentially 90 times for a single execution. There appears to be some overhead associated with the creation and execution of the stored … --- ## [How to import images to excel file through perspective Scripting? I tried to install python library (Pillow) but it didn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-images-to-excel-file-through-perspective-scripting-i-tried-to-install-python-library-pillow-but-it-didnt-work/96627)
**Author:** [@Venkata\_Siva\_Sai\_Kar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Venkata_Siva_Sai_Kar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-images-to-excel-file-through-perspective-scripting-i-tried-to-install-python-library-pillow-but-it-didnt-work/96627 "2024-10-01T17:30:34Z")
--- ## [BOOL Alarm Active Delay Behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bool-alarm-active-delay-behavior/96665)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bool-alarm-active-delay-behavior/96665 "2024-10-01T15:55:07Z")
I have a boolean tag that has 2 alarms configured. Setpoint = 0 Setpoint = 1 Other than that the rest of the settings are identical. Each one has an active delay of 10 seconds (bound to a different tag in the UDT) and… --- ## [Intermittent Alarm Label Binding Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/intermittent-alarm-label-binding-issues/96616)
**Author:** [@John\_Williams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_Williams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/intermittent-alarm-label-binding-issues/96616 "2024-10-01T15:24:19Z")
I'm having issues with my alarms not showing the cause of the alarm. Sometimes it works other times it doesn't. I can't figure out why. In RSLogix I use ALMD blocks like below. If the speed of a conveyor is out of toler… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=324) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=326)