# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=330 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 331 --- ## [Tab Strip: Can I make a similar Navigation bar to this?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-can-i-make-a-similar-navigation-bar-to-this/96318)
**Author:** [@Taylor\_Bryson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Taylor_Bryson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-can-i-make-a-similar-navigation-bar-to-this/96318 "2024-09-24T13:22:32Z")
I am super new to Ignition, and I am trying to figure out if I can make a similar navigation bar to this with the Tab Strips. The functionality I want is each Tab would have a different sector, then to drill down i… --- ## [Error running CTE in the database query browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-running-cte-in-the-database-query-browser/96363)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-running-cte-in-the-database-query-browser/96363 "2024-09-24T14:02:50Z")
Says I can't run in read only mode even if I am not in read only mode. I believe I was able to run CTE queries in the database query browser before though. Anyone come across this before or know of a setting that might… --- ## [Problem with user defined exceptions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-user-defined-exceptions/96355)
**Author:** [@steve\_r](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steve_r)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-user-defined-exceptions/96355 "2024-09-24T13:56:07Z")
I'm noticing a problem with user defined exceptions depending on designer vs gateway scope. This is the production code in question: if is\_property\_name\_thing\_one(property\_name): logger.infof("its a thing one") tr… --- ## [Multiselect filter for a query best controls](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiselect-filter-for-a-query-best-controls/95428)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiselect-filter-for-a-query-best-controls/95428 "2024-09-24T13:31:59Z")
Hello! I wonder wich is the best Multiselect Method to filter a query I have try: use either a table with checkboxes or multiselect dropdown: Right now I´m using the multiselect dropdown for filtering with 2 ite… --- ## [Tags issue ignition 7.9.21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-issue-ignition-7-9-21/96340)
**Author:** [@BHL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BHL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-issue-ignition-7-9-21/96340 "2024-09-24T13:15:38Z")
Hello, Im using ignition 7.9.21 and have been adding a lot of tags. Issue is that after tag with bit 128.0 and above im getting a null result back. Tags lower then 128.0 are ok. I have checked the DB in the Siemens PL… --- ## [Case Statement Binding Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/case-statement-binding-question/96329)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Amyette](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Amyette)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/case-statement-binding-question/96329 "2024-09-24T12:54:25Z")
Hello, Was trying to use a case statement to bind the state of a couple tags to a display on our HMI. However, I am getting the error seen in the Line 1 EOB Case Statement Error picture. I'm not quite sure why its actin… --- ## [Tab container style](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-container-style/96352)
**Author:** [@Tokyo\_mht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tokyo_mht)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-container-style/96352 "2024-09-24T12:25:23Z")
I have tab container in which Active tab - background color - Black and text color Orange ,i want to add box shadow for active tab. How i can do that ? --- ## [OEE By Sepasoft](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oee-by-sepasoft/96341)
**Author:** [@Aditya\_Nakate2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aditya_Nakate2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oee-by-sepasoft/96341 "2024-09-24T06:38:48Z")
Has anyone used OEE downtime module version 3.10 by sepasoft. If used can anyone tell how to link Outfeed/Infeed Counters to PLC or any memory tag.. i followed their manual but it's not working.. appreciate all help.. --- ## [Omron FINS PLC ReconnectWait](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-fins-plc-reconnectwait/96217)
**Author:** [@vani161998](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vani161998)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-fins-plc-reconnectwait/96217 "2024-09-24T04:37:52Z")
hi, i am facing the below issue. i have connected 20 Omron FINS devices in ignition gateway and total of 134 other device configuration. i am facing frequent reconnectwait issue . some of the devices are connected and … --- ## [Perspective dropdown - options remain open when navigated to another dropdown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-options-remain-open-when-navigated-to-another-dropdown/96299)
**Author:** [@Yogini\_Marathe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yogini_Marathe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-options-remain-open-when-navigated-to-another-dropdown/96299 "2024-09-23T10:33:09Z")
We are seeing an issue with dropdown options behavior on Ignition 8.1.43. There are multiple dropdowns on a page. When I click on say Dropdown1 , do not select an option and click the next dropdown, Dropdown1 options a… --- ## [Dropdown option style](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-option-style/60482)
**Author:** [@valentin.guichard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/valentin.guichard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-option-style/60482 "2024-09-23T22:49:49Z")
Hi, Is it possible with the dropdown list to have different style for each option ? For example : If I get a notification on the line 043001 I would like that the option 043001 be in yellow Thank you --- ## [Reports and getting data to show up](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-and-getting-data-to-show-up/96213)
**Author:** [@D\_Mitri\_Tompkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/D_Mitri_Tompkins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-and-getting-data-to-show-up/96213 "2024-09-23T21:34:23Z")
Trying to make a report that shows a history tag's value charted for the last 24 hours, and am struggling unnecessarily. Any resources other than the inductive automation videos that could be actually useful? Those video… --- ## [Modbus Boolean Register - Bit Read Expression Binding to String](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-boolean-register-bit-read-expression-binding-to-string/96259)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Dixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Dixon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-boolean-register-bit-read-expression-binding-to-string/96259 "2024-09-23T21:01:15Z")
I am trying to read a Modbus Boolean register that has multiple bits under the register with alarm points of a devices. I am trying to figure our a way to script a Text Area Persepctive component to read a register and a… --- ## [Why can't I indirectly access a tag within a UDT?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-cant-i-indirectly-access-a-tag-within-a-udt/96322)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Clark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jacob_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-cant-i-indirectly-access-a-tag-within-a-udt/96322 "2024-09-23T20:17:59Z")
I am a little new to Ignition so sorry if this a dumb question, but I was wondering why I can't access a tag within a UDT indirectly? Attempted: Tag Browser: All I want to do is reference a tag from a UDT instanc… --- ## [Change Ignition JRE version?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-ignition-jre-version/96309)
**Author:** [@thejeffnagle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thejeffnagle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-ignition-jre-version/96309 "2024-09-23T20:11:51Z")
I've read where the ignition.conf file can be changed to use a different version of Java but I can't seem to figure it out. I've made what seems to be the appropriate change but I still see Ignition using 17.0.9. Here'… --- ## [Ignition Edge Data Base Licensee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-data-base-licensee/86418)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-data-base-licensee/86418 "2024-02-27T13:24:40Z")
Hi Folks, I am using the Ignition edge. for my current Project. Is it possible to have the Data Base or Tag Histrion over there. In case we need to buy the Module, 1.) What is the Name of module 2.) How can we conn… --- ## [Short term (real-time) trending?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/short-term-real-time-trending/88846)
**Author:** [@Harrison\_Ting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Harrison_Ting)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/short-term-real-time-trending/88846 "2024-05-06T16:54:29Z")
Is there such thing as short term trending in Ignition? We are using PI as our standard process historian so Ignition is only used as HMI but it would be nice to have small trends along side values to provide context fo… --- ## [How to show one column of dataset has an editable tag value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-one-column-of-dataset-has-an-editable-tag-value/91100)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Rothin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Rothin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-show-one-column-of-dataset-has-an-editable-tag-value/91100 "2024-09-23T18:42:30Z")
Hi I've created a table from a dataset. the second column in the data set is a tag path. I would like to show tag value in the table (not the path) also I would like it editable (change tag value) is this possible withou… --- ## [SQL Bridge Connection Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-bridge-connection-error/96316)
**Author:** [@Elmer\_Sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Elmer_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-bridge-connection-error/96316 "2024-09-23T18:41:43Z")
I'm having no luck when it comes to connecting to a Microsoft SQL Database. This is the error I'm having, and the server is running, TCP ports 1433 and 1434 are not blocked. Any help is definitely appreciated. Cannot c… --- ## [Apex chart for Edge panel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apex-chart-for-edge-panel/91336)
**Author:** [@Yousef\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yousef_Ali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apex-chart-for-edge-panel/91336 "2024-09-23T18:40:40Z")
Hi , as Edge pannel used for ui on Edge .. is there any plan to add Apex module to Edge ? what about if as end user create a module for integration with some special hardware on Edge ?? --- ## [How to make it so operators can only shelve alarms once?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-it-so-operators-can-only-shelve-alarms-once/96058)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Whitlock](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Patrick_Whitlock)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-make-it-so-operators-can-only-shelve-alarms-once/96058 "2024-09-23T18:07:39Z")
Hello, I am using the Alarm Status Table in Perspective, and I want to make it so that operators can only shelf an alarm once. After the shelf time passes, the alarm cannot be shelved again while its still active. Any he… --- ## [Error: Could not open jvm.cfg file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-could-not-open-jvm-cfg-file/96315)
**Author:** [@Emmanuel\_Gonzalez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emmanuel_Gonzalez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-could-not-open-jvm-cfg-file/96315 "2024-09-23T17:25:11Z")
This error appears after that the VM was rebooted because the jvm.cfg was not there. Do you know why the file can be deleted. Failed to parse the version of Java. Resolving to the lowest supported version (1.4). ADVICE… --- ## [\[Bug\] Property Type: Long](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-property-type-long/92960)
**Author:** [@Mathias\_Melling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mathias_Melling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-property-type-long/92960 "2024-09-23T16:55:55Z")
There seems to be a bug for any property that is a type long. I always have to hit Enter twice on the keyboard before it takes on the new value. Any other property takes the new value after hitting Enter once. Can I r… --- ## [Automatic User Log Off](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatic-user-log-off/9513)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatic-user-log-off/9513 "2024-09-23T16:55:44Z")
Possible to automatically log a user off of a client after a certain amount of time? --- ## [Look for specific letters in a tagname and return a 0 or 1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/look-for-specific-letters-in-a-tagname-and-return-a-0-or-1/96264)
**Author:** [@Melvin\_Miclat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Melvin_Miclat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/look-for-specific-letters-in-a-tagname-and-return-a-0-or-1/96264 "2024-09-23T14:54:39Z")
Im trying to turn vision property visibility true or false by using the expression to look for a specific letter in a tagname. --- ## [Sending an e-mail with an attachment to a recipient using the file upload component and a send button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-an-e-mail-with-an-attachment-to-a-recipient-using-the-file-upload-component-and-a-send-button/50941)
**Author:** [@johannes.B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/johannes.B)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-an-e-mail-with-an-attachment-to-a-recipient-using-the-file-upload-component-and-a-send-button/50941 "2024-09-23T13:40:09Z")
Hello, I am currently having problems sending an e-mail via a button that attaches the document which was uploaded in the file upload component. Something like this: If i directly use a onfileRevieve script on the fi… --- ## [\[Bug\] Dropdown and Enter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-dropdown-and-enter/96200)
**Author:** [@dbollatti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dbollatti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-dropdown-and-enter/96200 "2024-09-23T13:30:17Z")
Hello! I have a dropdown menu that displays a list of items. Once one is selected, a script runs and sets the "value" of the dropdown to empty. The problem arises when I use the "enter" key. I will explain with images: … --- ## [Tag binding issues, CPU slowdown and thread blockings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-binding-issues-cpu-slowdown-and-thread-blockings/96239)
**Author:** [@VerminProgrammer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/VerminProgrammer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-binding-issues-cpu-slowdown-and-thread-blockings/96239 "2024-09-23T13:27:11Z")
Hello I am back, this is kind of a several in one post but it's mainly for context but here is the info dump. I have a script that uses a tagpath and tag information to pull in essentially all of the information we would… --- ## [Get underlying data from Perspective Powerchart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-underlying-data-from-perspective-powerchart/96303)
**Author:** [@mcarritt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarritt1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-underlying-data-from-perspective-powerchart/96303 "2024-09-23T13:23:52Z")
Is there any way to grab the dataset from the perspective power chart if I wanted to use that data elsewhere? I dont see any method or property for this. It seems I would have to re-run the tag history query a second ti… --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective Popups that open on smaller screens don't resize content](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-popups-that-open-on-smaller-screens-dont-resize-content/69616)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-popups-that-open-on-smaller-screens-dont-resize-content/69616 "2024-09-23T12:47:36Z")
v8.1.24 I found a bug where, if a popup that is wider than the viewport it's opened in (for example a mobile screen) and constrain to viewport is checked, then the popup will automatically resize, but its content won't.… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=329) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=331)