# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=34 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Ignition Edge remote history provider for displaying data on central Ignition gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-remote-history-provider-for-displaying-data-on-central-ignition-gateway/115781)
**Author:** [@Fran\_Dujmovic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Fran_Dujmovic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-remote-history-provider-for-displaying-data-on-central-ignition-gateway/115781 "2026-05-31T14:18:36Z")
Hello everyone, I'm not certain what the best approach for this matter would be and I haven't found any solutions for my issue on other similar posts. I have 3 Edge gateways that log historical data in their respective… --- ## [Ignition 8.3 Gateway stuck in "Starting" phase – Comparison with 8.1 behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-gateway-stuck-in-starting-phase-comparison-with-8-1-behavior/115475)
**Author:** [@jorge.sancho](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jorge.sancho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-gateway-stuck-in-starting-phase-comparison-with-8-1-behavior/115475 "2026-05-31T03:02:10Z")
wrapper.log (997.8 KB) Hello, I am experiencing a critical issue where my Gateway remains stuck in the "Starting" state for several hours in Ignition 8.3.4. his behavior started recently and has progressively worsened;… --- ## [Embedded view is not loading in in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-view-is-not-loading-in-in-perspective/101692)
**Author:** [@Molson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Molson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-view-is-not-loading-in-in-perspective/101692 "2026-05-30T04:46:54Z")
I have a view with multiple embedded views. When I navigate to the view in a browser, the values that the embedded views are meant to display, render for a split second and then disappear. The embedded views do not seem … --- ## [Is it possible to dynamically resize the height of a template repeater?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-dynamically-resize-the-height-of-a-template-repeater/115764)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-dynamically-resize-the-height-of-a-template-repeater/115764 "2026-05-29T18:07:17Z")
Well, the title says it all! I have the templateParams bound to a named query, and would like to resize the repeater based on the number of templates. Thanks! --- ## [Active Directory Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-issues/115772)
**Author:** [@chrisb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chrisb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-issues/115772 "2026-05-29T15:07:38Z")
Forgive me if this isn't the correct place to post this (I'm not the one setting this up, just posting for my field team). Our new installation of 8.3 won't authenticate with AD unless anonymous user is allowed and this… --- ## [Local Time to UTC Shift Start Times across timezones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/local-time-to-utc-shift-start-times-across-timezones/115771)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Kacel1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Kacel1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/local-time-to-utc-shift-start-times-across-timezones/115771 "2026-05-29T14:36:22Z")
I’m working on a system in Ignition that pulls order confirmations from an API. The API stores all confirmations in UTC, which is ideal. The challenge I’m facing is that these confirmations originate from multiple plant… --- ## [Getting Error\_ExpressionEval error in SCADA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-error-expressioneval-error-in-scada/115758)
**Author:** [@krchavav](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/krchavav)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-error-expressioneval-error-in-scada/115758 "2026-05-29T13:26:40Z")
I ran into an issue where it is throwing Error\_ExpressionEval error in SCADA. I have a few tags that those are link to the script and their value is showing above error. is there any fix to this? I encountered these err… --- ## [Perspective Form Component Dropdown Options Positioning Issue After Upgrade from 8.3.3 to 8.3.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-form-component-dropdown-options-positioning-issue-after-upgrade-from-8-3-3-to-8-3-6/115614)
**Author:** [@sagarmakwana](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sagarmakwana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-form-component-dropdown-options-positioning-issue-after-upgrade-from-8-3-3-to-8-3-6/115614 "2026-05-29T11:57:21Z")
Hi Everyone, After upgrading Ignition from 8.3.3 to 8.3.6 yesterday, I noticed an issue with the Perspective Form Dropdown component behavior. It is happening in designer preview and client session. Previously, the dro… --- ## [\[Feature-4046\] Time series chart custom units](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-4046-time-series-chart-custom-units/54874)
**Author:** [@andreas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andreas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-4046-time-series-chart-custom-units/54874 "2026-05-29T10:53:33Z")
Hi all :slightly\_smiling\_face: Anyone knows how to apply custom units for values showing in the xTrace infoBox? We would like to have e.g. ‘kg’, ‘mbar’ or any custom unit added to the values inside the time series info… --- ## [Connection Error gateway network - Abruptly closed by peer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-error-gateway-network-abruptly-closed-by-peer/105166)
**Author:** [@nicola.chiari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicola.chiari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-error-gateway-network-abruptly-closed-by-peer/105166 "2026-05-29T09:51:59Z")
Hello, i'm trying to connect 2 gateway in 2 different VM. When i connect the gateway network i have this error: -\> outgoing local='ignition-xxxxx400' remote='https://xx.xxx.xxx.167:8060/system' method=handleConnectExc… --- ## [High CPU usage with PowerChart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-usage-with-powerchart/115755)
**Author:** [@RodrigoR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RodrigoR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-cpu-usage-with-powerchart/115755 "2026-05-29T07:09:24Z")
Hi all, while using the power chart in 8.3.6, i'm getting high CPU Threads. I'm not sure how to reproduce the problem. Does anybody have any guidance on how to debug this problem? Thread \[webserver-4125\] id=4125, (RU… --- ## [System function for 'export tags with udt members instantiated'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-function-for-export-tags-with-udt-members-instantiated/115762)
**Author:** [@Leor\_Fishman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leor_Fishman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-function-for-export-tags-with-udt-members-instantiated/115762 "2026-05-29T05:05:37Z")
system.tag.exportTags will give UDT parameters and map to the UDT definition, but it won't actually instantiate the values to show things like e.g. 'what opc paths does this UDT instance's member tag have'. I know I can… --- ## [Moving resource from child project to inheritable parent project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-resource-from-child-project-to-inheritable-parent-project/115706)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-resource-from-child-project-to-inheritable-parent-project/115706 "2026-05-28T22:10:00Z")
I don't have much experience regarding the subject. So am hesitant. Eventually, will happen on production. Is this task something straight forward? How do you exactly move, export-import? copy-paste? do you have to de… --- ## [Ignition WebDev + Flask API Chatbot Integration Issues (CORS, Network, Connection Errors)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-webdev-flask-api-chatbot-integration-issues-cors-network-connection-errors/115717)
**Author:** [@s.pooja](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/s.pooja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-webdev-flask-api-chatbot-integration-issues-cors-network-connection-errors/115717 "2026-05-28T21:41:41Z")
I am integrating Ignition WebDev (HTML/JS) with a Python Flask API chatbot using OpenAI LLM. Architecture: Ignition WebDev UI → Flask API (/chat) → OpenAI API → response :gear: Backend Flask running on 0.0.0.0:5000 … --- ## [Form Object. Manual entries are always passing through as strings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/form-object-manual-entries-are-always-passing-through-as-strings/115760)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Stilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Stilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/form-object-manual-entries-are-always-passing-through-as-strings/115760 "2026-05-28T21:39:10Z")
Why does it behave this way by default? Is there a way to turn this off? Turning explicitly numeric entries into strings automatically is making me have to code a whole lot extra just to handle it. I'm trying to use the … --- ## [Assigning tag values to custom properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/assigning-tag-values-to-custom-properties/115757)
**Author:** [@mdominguez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdominguez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/assigning-tag-values-to-custom-properties/115757 "2026-05-28T21:35:05Z")
Say you have 80 tags and 80 custom properties, and you are interested in assigning the values of the tags to the custom properties 1:1 when the user clicks a button. How would you go about doing this? It's easy enough t… --- ## [Cloud AWS Architecture](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cloud-aws-architecture/115759)
**Author:** [@downerczx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/downerczx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cloud-aws-architecture/115759 "2026-05-28T20:08:53Z")
Could anyone please help me understand, on the AWS pricing page, there is the following statement: Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs. W… --- ## [Installing a parallel AWS instance of Ignition to upgrade versions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-a-parallel-aws-instance-of-ignition-to-upgrade-versions/115752)
**Author:** [@Nol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-a-parallel-aws-instance-of-ignition-to-upgrade-versions/115752 "2026-05-28T17:20:29Z")
We want to update our front end Ignition from 8.1.48 to 8.1.53. Although this is a minor update and should be relatively seamless IT has chosen that they would prefer to spin up a parallel instance, do the full install o… --- ## [Database for MacBook M5 Tahoe?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-for-macbook-m5-tahoe/115732)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-for-macbook-m5-tahoe/115732 "2026-05-28T17:09:04Z")
I was using Ignition 8.1 with MySQL on a MacBook with Intel CPU (2019) and Sequioa OS. When I upgraded to Tahoe, MySQL stopped working (specifically Workbench). I now have a MacBook M5 running Tahoe, which supports Ign… --- ## [Can ignition edge be a remote tag provider for 5 other ignition edge's?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-edge-be-a-remote-tag-provider-for-5-other-ignition-edges/115751)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Jaffe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Jaffe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-edge-be-a-remote-tag-provider-for-5-other-ignition-edges/115751 "2026-05-28T17:05:20Z")
We are installing 5 hmi's on a site. The original plan called for each hmi to remotely connect to the central ignition server. However, the company is now concerned that if connection to that server is severed they won't… --- ## [Physical Keyboard doesn't work in touchscreen mode for keypad entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/physical-keyboard-doesnt-work-in-touchscreen-mode-for-keypad-entry/115750)
**Author:** [@awybenga](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awybenga)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/physical-keyboard-doesnt-work-in-touchscreen-mode-for-keypad-entry/115750 "2026-05-28T15:57:43Z")
When setting touchscreen mode the physical keyboard cannot be used to enter numeric values. It works for the Alphanumeric Keyboard but not the numeric one. Any tips or advice? Thanks! --- ## [JS Injection Hack Usefuls (JavaScript)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/js-injection-hack-usefuls-javascript/114714)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/js-injection-hack-usefuls-javascript/114714 "2026-05-28T15:44:08Z")
I thought I’d create a wiki topic to post useful JS “hacks”. It’d be good to include methods using the Markdown component as well as Ben Musson’s Periscope module’s system.perspective.runJavaScript\* methods, but either o… --- ## [Openapi GET Backups always returns 403 forbidden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/openapi-get-backups-always-returns-403-forbidden/115741)
**Author:** [@derek.delizo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/derek.delizo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/openapi-get-backups-always-returns-403-forbidden/115741 "2026-05-28T15:25:12Z")
I am messing around with the Ignition api and am trying to download a gateway backup using curl. I created an API key in my ignition gateway and I am exporting the key in my shell using export API\_TOKEN. When I make my c… --- ## [Useability of EAM in 8.3.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/useability-of-eam-in-8-3-6/115747)
**Author:** [@Rhys\_m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rhys_m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/useability-of-eam-in-8-3-6/115747 "2026-05-28T14:30:01Z")
We have recently upgraded our server estate over the 8.3.6, we have always used EAM to push projects, resources etc from dev to prod and various front end servers. We upgraded from 8.1.34 and so far the experience of EAM… --- ## [Ignition Edge and Twilio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-and-twilio/98469)
**Author:** [@Arlen\_Irvin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Arlen_Irvin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-and-twilio/98469 "2026-05-28T13:42:27Z")
I'm using Ignition edge, has anyone successfully sent text messages using "system.net.httpPost" --- ## [Upgrade to ignition 8.0.13 : Invalid configuration type hierarchy for node message?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-to-ignition-8-0-13-invalid-configuration-type-hierarchy-for-node-message/35482)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-to-ignition-8-0-13-invalid-configuration-type-hierarchy-for-node-message/35482 "2026-05-28T12:59:13Z")
I’ve upgraded a 8.0.12 gateway to 8.0.13, I have some message: INFO | jvm 1 | 2020/06/10 09:50:04 | W \[t.s.internaljson \] \[07:50:04\]: Invalid configuration type hierarchy for node '02dce1a3-f032-4a9c-b… --- ## [BACnet Device Won't Initialize](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-device-wont-initialize/115731)
**Author:** [@harrison.m.freeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harrison.m.freeman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-device-wont-initialize/115731 "2026-05-28T12:58:57Z")
Hi All, I have a remote BACnet device that is stuck on 'initializing.' It does not switch back and forth between 'initializing/uninitialized' it's simply stuck on 'initializing.' When I enable or disable the device an '… --- ## [Two Ignition Perspective licenses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-ignition-perspective-licenses/115745)
**Author:** [@TechEnlive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TechEnlive)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-ignition-perspective-licenses/115745 "2026-05-28T12:32:52Z")
Hi Team, We currently have an Ignition Perspective license that allows a maximum of 3 Perspective client sessions. Since we now have 4 operator posts, we would like to know if it is possible to add an additional license… --- ## [Security Level rule based on other Security Levels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-level-rule-based-on-other-security-levels/115705)
**Author:** [@malek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/malek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-level-rule-based-on-other-security-levels/115705 "2026-05-28T12:28:00Z")
Hello, Is there a way to create a Security Level rule based on another custom Security Level, rather than using Roles or Security Zones? For example, let’s say I have the following security groups: And I would like… --- ## [system.tag.importTags only allowed at the root of a tag provider?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-importtags-only-allowed-at-the-root-of-a-tag-provider/115738)
**Author:** [@craigl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-importtags-only-allowed-at-the-root-of-a-tag-provider/115738 "2026-05-28T12:24:14Z")
I'm trying to build a comprehensive set of tags from all of our sites, and I've run into a snag. So far I've parsed out all of the UDTs from across our sites and they are deposited into set of files whose stucture mimic… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=33) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=35)