# Ignition

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## [Power Table drag and drop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-drag-and-drop/9128)

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**Author:** [@aaronkneeland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aaronkneeland)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-drag-and-drop/9128 "2024-08-26T14:49:12Z")

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I cannot get this to function. I am using the code in the manual but it literally does nothing. destDataset = event.source.data.getData() pyRowData = system.dataset.toPyDataSet(rowData) # Loop thru all th…

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## [Reading time field from sql](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-time-field-from-sql/95144)

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**Author:** [@Maria\_P](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Maria_P)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-time-field-from-sql/95144 "2024-08-26T14:46:34Z")

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Hi, I'm struggling with a time(0) field in sql. I have a field time(0) in sql. When I select this field from ignition, even when I select the field as "SELECT CAST(T1\_INICIO AS time)" , the query returns: "Mon Jan 01 0…

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## [WebDev - Security Zones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-security-zones/95076)

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**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-security-zones/95076 "2024-08-26T14:02:29Z")

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I'm on 8.1.41 Is there a way to use Security Zones in WebDev module ? I want to secured some WebDev scripts to give access to specific IP addresses without authentification required. I don't want to hardcode allowed i…

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## [I dragged png images to Ingition, but they are showing an red x and have not loaded](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-dragged-png-images-to-ingition-but-they-are-showing-an-red-x-and-have-not-loaded/95032)

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**Author:** [@Hasan\_Fetahi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hasan_Fetahi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-dragged-png-images-to-ingition-but-they-are-showing-an-red-x-and-have-not-loaded/95032 "2024-08-26T13:42:46Z")

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Greetings, I'm dragging multiple png images on the image icon in vision, but when I click on the image browser after uploading my images, I get a red mark on some of the images, and they are not visible to me. Note: Th…

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## [Function Working in Script Console and Not in Gateway Event Console](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-working-in-script-console-and-not-in-gateway-event-console/95089)

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**Author:** [@VerminProgrammer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/VerminProgrammer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-working-in-script-console-and-not-in-gateway-event-console/95089 "2024-08-26T13:18:56Z")

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Title pretty much as follows. The code is as follows: vfds = \["Pmp1","Pmp2","Pmp3"\] # Define the paths to the run hours memory tags for each VFD run\_hour\_tags = \["\[default\]Simulation/Index Test/Pmp{}".format(i+1) for i…

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## [Problems with Display Path Filter Application in Alarm StatusTable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-display-path-filter-application-in-alarm-statustable/95011)

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**Author:** [@Miguel\_Cimildoro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Cimildoro)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-with-display-path-filter-application-in-alarm-statustable/95011 "2024-08-26T09:45:51Z")

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Good morning everyone, I have a Display Path Filter added in an Alarm Status Table, which filters me the active alarms. Everything works fine, as the filter is applied correctly. However, I have a problem: every time I…

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## [Security question about where to find the update notes 2024](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-question-about-where-to-find-the-update-notes-2024/94510)

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**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-question-about-where-to-find-the-update-notes-2024/94510 "2024-08-26T12:37:23Z")

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https://security.inductiveautomation.com/\] I don't see updates listed past 2023. Is there a new spot for the updates?

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## [PowerChart setting's langage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-settings-langage/95139)

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**Author:** [@laurent\_degen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/laurent_degen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-settings-langage/95139 "2024-08-26T06:58:06Z")

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Hi, I am using powerChart in a perspective session for a project. The users will speak french and unfortunately I have not been able to change the langage in which the settings are displayed. Is there a way to display i…

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## [Connection to microsoft SQL dB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-to-microsoft-sql-db/95096)

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**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Webb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathaniel_Webb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-to-microsoft-sql-db/95096 "2024-08-26T05:32:12Z")

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Hello, I have been working some time on creating a transaction group that sends to a Microsoft SQL database. I have done it successfully with a mySQL database, but I cannot seem to establish a valid connection with micr…

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## [Alarm ClearTime retains value null while th alarm is not active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-cleartime-retains-value-null-while-th-alarm-is-not-active/95137)

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**Author:** [@vincent.devillers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vincent.devillers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-cleartime-retains-value-null-while-th-alarm-is-not-active/95137 "2024-08-26T05:26:02Z")

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Ignition version : 8.1.29 Operating system : Linux | amd64 Java Version : 11.0.18+10-LTS Problem encountered Our customer complained about alarms in the alarmlist that remained in the alarmlist while the alarm was no…

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## [XYChart series tooltip background color not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-series-tooltip-background-color-not-working/84778)

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**Author:** [@pbg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-series-tooltip-background-color-not-working/84778 "2024-08-26T04:24:05Z")

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Hi, I have a couple line series with tooltips on the bullets, although changing the background color doesn't seem to work, I only can get the grey default color. I pasted the entire series for reference in this post, not…

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## [In perspective How can i change tag value when i used button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-perspective-how-can-i-change-tag-value-when-i-used-button/95125)

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**Author:** [@superman8118](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/superman8118)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-perspective-how-can-i-change-tag-value-when-i-used-button/95125 "2024-08-25T16:28:32Z")

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hello i want to change value on tag using button in perspective what the steps please with example thanks so much my friends

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## [\<ObjectWrapper\> issue while writing the data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/objectwrapper-issue-while-writing-the-data/95124)

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**Author:** [@Farhan\_Basheer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farhan_Basheer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/objectwrapper-issue-while-writing-the-data/95124 "2024-08-25T11:39:03Z")

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Description: I am encountering an issue with the format of the data rows in an Ignition script. Specifically, the script is receiving rows in a format that is not a standard dictionary but an ObjectWrapper. This is causi…

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## [Best way to setup flexible UDT's with OPC UA tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-setup-flexible-udts-with-opc-ua-tags/95116)

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**Author:** [@Robbe\_Meyvis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robbe_Meyvis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-setup-flexible-udts-with-opc-ua-tags/95116 "2024-08-24T18:42:30Z")

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Hi. I have an Siemens S7-1200 PLC with an onboard OPC UA server. There's a recipe structure (datatype "Programma") which I expose on the OPC UA Server interface: I am using this datatype "Programma" in multiple pla…

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## [Faulted database connection?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/faulted-database-connection/95093)

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**Author:** [@Jessica\_Peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jessica_Peterson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/faulted-database-connection/95093 "2024-08-24T15:14:27Z")

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Hi all, I am attempting to setup a database connection in Ignition for the first time. I am using SQL Express 2022. I have tried lots of different settings in the gateway, but I keep getting "faulted" as my status. I i…

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## [Examples on how to use Custom tag properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/examples-on-how-to-use-custom-tag-properties/95103)

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**Author:** [@Jose\_Daniel\_Hernande](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Daniel_Hernande)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/examples-on-how-to-use-custom-tag-properties/95103 "2024-08-23T22:15:36Z")

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Hello. I am trying to use Custom tag properties but I am not finding any examples in the documentation more than they exists. I would like an example how to access that properties from the tag value change to read and …

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## [Are there any risks to removing a tag history splitter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/are-there-any-risks-to-removing-a-tag-history-splitter/95107)

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**Author:** [@mr.davidmiller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mr.davidmiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/are-there-any-risks-to-removing-a-tag-history-splitter/95107 "2024-08-23T22:13:11Z")

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I just inherited a system with a tag history splitter configured and we are wanting to get rid of it but, having never worked with them before I want to know if there are any risks I might face in removing it.

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## [Connecting PLC's on different subnet to Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-plcs-on-different-subnet-to-gateway/94826)

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**Author:** [@Wirehead](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Wirehead)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-plcs-on-different-subnet-to-gateway/94826 "2024-08-23T21:14:40Z")

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Hello All, I'm hoping someone can help me here. I have multiple machines that share the same IP address, lets say 192.168.10.xxx and i need to get them on my ignition gateway at 10.20.200.xxx how do i accomplish this? …

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## [Failed to validate certificate. The application will not be executed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failed-to-validate-certificate-the-application-will-not-be-executed/95105)

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**Author:** [@alfonso.ponce](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alfonso.ponce)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failed-to-validate-certificate-the-application-will-not-be-executed/95105 "2024-08-23T20:53:58Z")

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Hi, I've been seeing a recurrent issue when opening the designer or client in 7.9. Sometimes I get this "Failed to validate certificate. The application will not be executed" I've tried look for more info regarding t…

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## [How are \[System\]Gateway/EAM/Agents/{agent}/{type}/BrowserURL tags set?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-are-system-gateway-eam-agents-agent-type-browserurl-tags-set/95102)

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**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-are-system-gateway-eam-agents-agent-type-browserurl-tags-set/95102 "2024-08-23T20:28:00Z")

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I'm looking at these tags on the EAM. The documentation says that tag is sent from the Agent gateway. They all appear to be set to the process network NIC. What determines the BrowserURL tag value and can I change it …

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## [Merge pdf files](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/merge-pdf-files/64850)

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**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/merge-pdf-files/64850 "2024-08-23T20:21:19Z")

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I saw a post about combining two pdf files into one. Somme people recommended to use the PDFtk Server. I looked for the information but I can't use the PDFtk Server. I'am trying to do it but I can't find the solution…

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## [Add a reprint text in PDF for Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-a-reprint-text-in-pdf-for-perspective/95047)

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**Author:** [@EMMANUEL\_TELLEZ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EMMANUEL_TELLEZ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-a-reprint-text-in-pdf-for-perspective/95047 "2024-08-23T20:17:36Z")

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Hi. I am working in Perspective using WebDev license I mounted a folder from my server and i am able to see some PDFs created by the same App. Is there a way to add a "Reprinted" Message and download the PDF with this ad…

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## [UDT parameterization using Custom Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameterization-using-custom-properties/95092)

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**Author:** [@Attila\_Lazok](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Attila_Lazok)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameterization-using-custom-properties/95092 "2024-08-23T19:08:33Z")

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Hello All, I am wondering if there is a way to incorporate custom properties in the parameterized fields of a UDT? The only available bindings are parameters that are specific for the UDT itself. I am trying to make th…

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## [Why are my toggle switches not staying ON?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-are-my-toggle-switches-not-staying-on/94958)

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**Author:** [@Jessica\_Peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jessica_Peterson)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-are-my-toggle-switches-not-staying-on/94958 "2024-08-23T18:44:04Z")

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I have a couple toggle switches tied to a digital output in perspective. When I click the switch, it slides ON and sends the output; however, after a couple seconds, the toggle reverts back to the OFF position. It does …

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## [OPC Tags Bad\_NotConnected using Studio 5000 Logix Emulate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Renteria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Renteria)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050 "2024-08-23T17:04:53Z")

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I am trying to perform this exercise, but when I try it within ignition I get the message Bad\_NotConnected. I am using a Virtual machine with Studio 5000 Logix Emulate version 36, Studio 5000 version 36, and RSLinx Clas…

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## [A way to wait for threads to complete using system.util. invokeAsynchronous?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-way-to-wait-for-threads-to-complete-using-system-util-invokeasynchronous/95090)

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**Author:** [@Gregory\_Novikov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gregory_Novikov)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-way-to-wait-for-threads-to-complete-using-system-util-invokeasynchronous/95090 "2024-08-23T17:11:36Z")

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an example splitting up system.tag.browse(). so if the loops executes 10 times and those threads are created, is there a way to wait for those threads to finish before continuing the code global = system.tag.browse('Glo…

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## [Cannot change arc color of Simple Gauge to theme colors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-change-arc-color-of-simple-gauge-to-theme-colors/95088)

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**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-change-arc-color-of-simple-gauge-to-theme-colors/95088 "2024-08-23T17:06:01Z")

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I tried changing the props.arc.color of the arc of a simple gauge component to var(--qual-2) and it just turns black. I tried other theme colors and am getting the same result. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm …

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## [Best Practice - Messaging vs Input Properties for communication between components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-messaging-vs-input-properties-for-communication-between-components/95085)

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**Author:** [@mal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-messaging-vs-input-properties-for-communication-between-components/95085 "2024-08-23T15:21:47Z")

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My team and I have been having discussions on messaging vs input properties to pass data and actions between components. We have been passing data down via bindings + input properties and passing data back up via messag…

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## [Unable to write to tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-write-to-tags/94916)

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**Author:** [@Jessica\_Peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jessica_Peterson)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-write-to-tags/94916 "2024-08-23T15:17:57Z")

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I am attempting to write to an analog output tag in Ignition, but the tag does not seem to store the value. I am connected to a WAGO Fieldbus coupler via Modbus RTU (Config\>OpcUA). I am able to write to the coils (on/of…

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## [What could cause gaps in the Memory/CPU Trend?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-could-cause-gaps-in-the-memory-cpu-trend/95084)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Deardorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Deardorff)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-could-cause-gaps-in-the-memory-cpu-trend/95084 "2024-08-23T14:58:44Z")

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I've never seen this before, but overnight there was a stretch of a few hours where the trend is showing gaps: I haven't noticed anything else concerning other than a couple recent clock drift events which I mentioned…

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