# Ignition

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## [Dynamic Report Template for create table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-report-template-for-create-table/94998)

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**Author:** [@celo\_Tu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/celo_Tu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-report-template-for-create-table/94998 "2024-08-22T08:45:25Z")

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I use the Dynamic Report Template from exchange, follow the step is work for creating graph but it cant create the Tag data table after click it. Is anyone counter this problem? I check the script but it also can't wo…

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## [Security settings not showing on a remote computer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-settings-not-showing-on-a-remote-computer/94219)

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**Author:** [@ptharin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ptharin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-settings-not-showing-on-a-remote-computer/94219 "2024-08-22T06:54:33Z")

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I have seen a post with the problem about security settings not showing, but my case is a bit different, it shows only on the server, not on a remote computer and it is annoying if I need to connect to the server to chan…

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## [Multiple instances of one alarm event without transition to any other](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-instances-of-one-alarm-event-without-transition-to-any-other/94729)

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**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-instances-of-one-alarm-event-without-transition-to-any-other/94729 "2024-08-22T02:22:34Z")

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Ignition Perspective version 8.1.42 We were getting instances where our alarm clear pipeline was being 'flooded' with alarm clears from one particular site at the same, very inopportune time of the morning, and quite re…

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## [Error while using Where condition with transaction group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-while-using-where-condition-with-transaction-group/94981)

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**Author:** [@Phoebe\_Nguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phoebe_Nguyen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-while-using-where-condition-with-transaction-group/94981 "2024-08-22T01:38:33Z")

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Hi guys, I'm trying to use this Where condition to run my transaction group: "ECUSerialNumber" = '{\[~\]ECU Projects/ECU Tracking Program/Input ECU serial number}' ORDER BY "DateTime" DESC but I keep receiving an err…

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## [3D Model Display and Annotation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3d-model-display-and-annotation/94979)

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**Author:** [@Pico\_Sankari](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pico_Sankari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/3d-model-display-and-annotation/94979 "2024-08-21T23:59:32Z")

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I would like to display a 3D model and allow users to click on it and make annotations. I'm hoping to do this project in perspective, could use vision if that makes it substantially easier. What are the options for displ…

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## [jsonGet() won't return string values?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jsonget-wont-return-string-values/94980)

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**Author:** [@Foster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Foster)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jsonget-wont-return-string-values/94980 "2024-08-21T22:25:18Z")

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v8.1.38 I'm trying to create an expression tag that ingests specific values from another tag of type "Document". In order to do this, I'm using jsonGet in the expression tag to read values from the document tag. For exa…

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## [Can you make a tag that continuously updates its value to the value a perspective property if the property is already bound?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-make-a-tag-that-continuously-updates-its-value-to-the-value-a-perspective-property-if-the-property-is-already-bound/94966)

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**Author:** [@Noah\_Steele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Noah_Steele)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-make-a-tag-that-continuously-updates-its-value-to-the-value-a-perspective-property-if-the-property-is-already-bound/94966 "2024-08-21T18:58:23Z")

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Hi there, I'm pretty new to ignition and I was wondering if there is a way to bind a perspective property, that is already bound to something else, to a tag so that the tag reflects the value of that property. I have a p…

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## [Modbus Polling Statistics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-polling-statistics/94956)

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**Author:** [@Justin\_Granger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Granger)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-polling-statistics/94956 "2024-08-21T18:33:24Z")

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I am working on a project where I will be polling 200 PLC's on demand and a schedule to manage traffic over the radio network. I will be using one shot polling based off of a PLC that only manages the schedule. I have al…

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## [Vision client problem with named queries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-problem-with-named-queries/94960)

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**Author:** [@Ahmed\_badawi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ahmed_badawi1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-problem-with-named-queries/94960 "2024-08-21T17:10:56Z")

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I have an issue in clients, when i take some data from data base as a named query ,it is shown properly in sessions but gives me error in clients, to solve this problem i have to use SQL query binding and type my query i…

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## [How do I close A popup view with a button on it?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-close-a-popup-view-with-a-button-on-it/94946)

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**Author:** [@Farhan\_Basheer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farhan_Basheer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-close-a-popup-view-with-a-button-on-it/94946 "2024-08-21T16:44:13Z")

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Hey Everyone, I am new to this community and I have a question. I have a popup view that I want to close with a button on it. How can I achieve this task? I have recorded a short video which describes the workflow and…

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## [Log Scale for power Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log-scale-for-power-chart/94943)

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**Author:** [@Lubna\_Aws\_Mahmood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lubna_Aws_Mahmood)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log-scale-for-power-chart/94943 "2024-08-21T15:02:05Z")

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I 'm trying to build power chart for Vacuums and it is two small numbers and I want to set the scale to LOG , But I can't do that ..Is this feature added to power chart or not? if not, is there a way to live trend the Va…

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## [Publishing to MQTT Brokers via script - Issues with TCP Connections Increasing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/publishing-to-mqtt-brokers-via-script-issues-with-tcp-connections-increasing/94782)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Deer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Deer)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/publishing-to-mqtt-brokers-via-script-issues-with-tcp-connections-increasing/94782 "2024-08-21T14:36:35Z")

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So i am using some gatway timer scripts multiple executing every 60s. The issue i am running into is after a few days the windows server ignition is on locks up network wise due to TCP Port exhaustion i believe. When t…

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## [Clock drift happening during garbage collection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clock-drift-happening-during-garbage-collection/94938)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Deardorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Deardorff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clock-drift-happening-during-garbage-collection/94938 "2024-08-21T14:31:09Z")

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Recently we've started getting a couple clock drift events a day, and they appear to happen when the non-heap memory use drops from 1.4 GB down to about 700 MB. Any idea what could suddenly be causing this to happen?

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## [Rockwell Project Backups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-project-backups/94922)

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**Author:** [@Caleb\_Deer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Deer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-project-backups/94922 "2024-08-21T14:13:20Z")

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Has anyone found a way to use ignition to auto backup Studio 5000 projects?

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## [Store and Forward Max Records](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-and-forward-max-records/94939)

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**Author:** [@Fadwa\_El\_Aswad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Fadwa_El_Aswad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-and-forward-max-records/94939 "2024-08-21T14:06:53Z")

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Hi, I have a question about the store and forward max records . In the ignition user manual (version 8.1) , it is not recommended to increase the Max Records beyond 50000. Reference : Configuring Store and Forward | Ig…

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## [Dynamic Symbol Based On Alarm Priority](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-symbol-based-on-alarm-priority/94936)

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**Author:** [@Juan\_Sanchez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Juan_Sanchez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-symbol-based-on-alarm-priority/94936 "2024-08-21T13:44:05Z")

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Trying to toggle visibility on 4 symbols using "Highest active priority" of a tag. Currently I made 4 symbols and 4 template parameters. One for critical, high, low, medium all booleans. I also adjusted my alarm journal …

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## [API service call using Ignition Web Dev Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/api-service-call-using-ignition-web-dev-module/94931)

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**Author:** [@Sudhanthiralakshmi\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sudhanthiralakshmi_M)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/api-service-call-using-ignition-web-dev-module/94931 "2024-08-21T12:40:14Z")

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I have created Computer Vision Project in Third Party Application. I need to Integrate that output with Ignition using Webdev Module. Kindly Give suggestions and steps to integrate the Output into Ignition

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## [Script running in script console but doesn't update when activating through tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-running-in-script-console-but-doesnt-update-when-activating-through-tag/94905)

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**Author:** [@Rohit\_Tagala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rohit_Tagala)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-running-in-script-console-but-doesnt-update-when-activating-through-tag/94905 "2024-08-21T12:20:27Z")

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Define the SQL update query with placeholders update\_query = """ UPDATE formulas\_inprogress\_copy SET serial\_number = ?, amount\_dispensed = ?, ingredient\_lot\_number = ?, ingredient\_name …

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## [In Vision, how to hide particular folders in a Tag Browse Tree component?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-vision-how-to-hide-particular-folders-in-a-tag-browse-tree-component/94899)

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**Author:** [@jorge.torres](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jorge.torres)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-vision-how-to-hide-particular-folders-in-a-tag-browse-tree-component/94899 "2024-08-21T12:16:38Z")

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Hello. Let's say the following tree structure is showing for a Tag Browse Tree component. -ROOT -A -B -C -D -E Is there a way to hide folders B and E? Is there a way of hiding thes…

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## [IP based autologin -Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-based-autologin-vision/67266)

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**Author:** [@Dharani\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dharani_T)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-based-autologin-vision/67266 "2022-12-06T11:14:35Z")

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Hi, I would like to have the below functionality- When a person from M-01 area launches the application, machineboard for this machine should display directly with 6 menus above. he should not be able to navigate to ot…

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## [Gateway login issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-login-issue/94929)

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**Author:** [@Farheen\_Qureshi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farheen_Qureshi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-login-issue/94929 "2024-08-21T11:13:39Z")

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I am not able to login my ignition gateway by using my gateway credentials even I can't login in designer also. From morning it was working fine suddenly I am facing this issue

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## [Can you draw horizontal line in Power Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-draw-horizontal-line-in-power-chart/94920)

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**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-draw-horizontal-line-in-power-chart/94920 "2024-08-21T09:58:16Z")

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Our power chart shows the process variable, We want to show the level where the process variable becomes alarm active. Is there a way to show horizontal line at this point?

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## [UDT Definitions Nested](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-definitions-nested/94871)

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**Author:** [@Miguel\_Cimildoro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Cimildoro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-definitions-nested/94871 "2024-08-21T09:05:00Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a question about UDT Definitions. I am very new to this. I have created a UDT called BESS which is broken down into subfolders with different parameters. Those parameters form OPC addresses or Ala…

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## [View gives "Component Error" while using Pipe component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-gives-component-error-while-using-pipe-component/94392)

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**Author:** [@Farheen\_Qureshi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farheen_Qureshi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-gives-component-error-while-using-pipe-component/94392 "2024-08-21T08:35:17Z")

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i was using Pipe component and i got this error 2 times how i can resolve. as i have done my work but i can't see my screen

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## [Script for adding tag alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-for-adding-tag-alarm/94639)

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**Author:** [@Filarm27](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Filarm27)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-for-adding-tag-alarm/94639 "2024-08-21T07:51:07Z")

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Hello everyone. Is there a way to add an alarm to an OPC boolean tag via script? With adding an alarm I mean without manually pressing the button shown below in the image. But automatically created via a script that I …

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## [MovingAnalogIndicator - need more alarm levels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/movinganalogindicator-need-more-alarm-levels/93268)

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**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/movinganalogindicator-need-more-alarm-levels/93268 "2024-08-21T06:18:45Z")

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Seems strange to me that the MovingAnalogIndicator component in Perspective has ability to have 4 alarm zones: LoLoAlarm LoAlarm HiAlarm HiHiAlarm But we can only set TWO alarm colors..?? It kinda hamstrings us i…

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## [Number format for decimal on custom property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/number-format-for-decimal-on-custom-property/51329)

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**Author:** [@yehet73190](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yehet73190)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/number-format-for-decimal-on-custom-property/51329 "2024-08-21T06:17:02Z")

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I have a number field and on that number field I have a custom property to get the percentage of any number entered on the field. I’m wondering how can I get the exact number when the number entered is in decimal? Like i…

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## [Perspective Kiosk Mode - Opening "external tabs" on System Browser goes to background](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-kiosk-mode-opening-external-tabs-on-system-browser-goes-to-background/94821)

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**Author:** [@GregCavazos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/GregCavazos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-kiosk-mode-opening-external-tabs-on-system-browser-goes-to-background/94821 "2024-08-21T00:51:26Z")

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We have a perspective application that its running using the perspective workstations client in kiosk mode as we want to eliminate distractions as much as possible. there are a few external links that Operators need to …

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## [Mass import of UDT tags via simple csv and script (example)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mass-import-of-udt-tags-via-simple-csv-and-script-example/28439)

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**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mass-import-of-udt-tags-via-simple-csv-and-script-example/28439 "2024-08-21T00:14:35Z")

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There are SO many posts in here regarding tag imports, csv formats, xml schema, and the issues regarding them, so I figured I would post a very simple solution that was born out of my own issues with tag imports. The pr…

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## [Possible to change the cell background color based on focus?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-to-change-the-cell-background-color-based-on-focus/94911)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Aldinger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Aldinger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-to-change-the-cell-background-color-based-on-focus/94911 "2024-08-20T21:35:21Z")

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I have created an input table that operators put data into and I really like that I am able to highlight a row black when it's selected to make it very easy to see what row is selected. However, I would really like to be…

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