# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=36 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Buffering Data in a PLC --\> Ignition --\> SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/buffering-data-in-a-plc-ignition-sql/115678)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Kahle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seth_Kahle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/buffering-data-in-a-plc-ignition-sql/115678 "2026-05-23T18:21:20Z")
Looking for approach advice on a use-case I have not handled before. I've got a remote PLC that has an pretty unstable network connection. This PLC collects serial data and aggregates it into a 1D-Array of UDT / Struc… --- ## [Designer and Persective Workstation Apps not running on Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-and-persective-workstation-apps-not-running-on-linux/83641)
**Author:** [@BlocIoT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BlocIoT)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-and-persective-workstation-apps-not-running-on-linux/83641 "2026-05-23T00:33:49Z")
Hello, I''m having issues in running the designer app on an Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS x86\_64 machine. I noticed someone had the same issue on Mint back in 2019, but the workarounds didn't work for me. I tried both .desktop an… --- ## [Perspective: How can I hide a tab in a tab container?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-can-i-hide-a-tab-in-a-tab-container/44890)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-can-i-hide-a-tab-in-a-tab-container/44890 "2026-05-22T21:23:23Z")
I need to hide tabs based on conditions, can I do it? Edit: I’m using a custom view for my tabs with bindings on my viewparams --- ## [\[IGN-4808\] Closing all open popups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4808-closing-all-open-popups/24291)
**Author:** [@nburt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nburt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4808-closing-all-open-popups/24291 "2026-05-22T20:12:59Z")
My use case is, when a user opens a popup they are still able to resize the web browser which can cause Views to be reloaded if the container size grows or shrinks past its breakpoint. If this happens, I would like to cl… --- ## [Navigation Tab - Tier 2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/navigation-tab-tier-2/115672)
**Author:** [@patricia.leon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patricia.leon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/navigation-tab-tier-2/115672 "2026-05-22T19:49:25Z")
Hi all, I have been trying to add a new tab to my Tier 2 Navigation Tab. I was able to add it to the top-level tabs, but when I try to configure the Tier 2 navigation, the subtabs that are supposed to appear when I clic… --- ## [How to prevent touch screen from trying to scroll inner containers or embedded views instead of parent container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-prevent-touch-screen-from-trying-to-scroll-inner-containers-or-embedded-views-instead-of-parent-container/115642)
**Author:** [@Nol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-prevent-touch-screen-from-trying-to-scroll-inner-containers-or-embedded-views-instead-of-parent-container/115642 "2026-05-22T19:38:13Z")
I'm trying to troubleshoot a nuisance bug specific to touch screens / perspective mobile app. I have a layout where I have a tab container and views embedded within it. Each of those views is a coordinate container as t… --- ## [How to select an entire stacked column (all series) in a Perspective XY Chart?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-select-an-entire-stacked-column-all-series-in-a-perspective-xy-chart/115671)
**Author:** [@Farhan\_Basheer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farhan_Basheer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-select-an-entire-stacked-column-all-series-in-a-perspective-xy-chart/115671 "2026-05-22T19:00:09Z")
Hello all, I have a situation with a Perspective XY Chart where multiple series are stacked on top of each other to form a bar chart. The current behavior is that clicking on a bar only selects that individual series' … --- ## [Alarm Pipeline Switch Block Expressions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-switch-block-expressions/115670)
**Author:** [@Frank-Nelson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Frank-Nelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-switch-block-expressions/115670 "2026-05-22T17:23:32Z")
Hello, I am relatively new to Ignition and I have gone through the Induction University, I am currently working on the Ignition Design Challenge and I am at the Alarm Notification Pipeline section of the challenge. I am… --- ## [Copy sql table data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copy-sql-table-data/115589)
**Author:** [@ricardo.linares](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ricardo.linares)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copy-sql-table-data/115589 "2026-05-22T17:00:50Z")
Hello, new to this forum and to ignition but learning my way around. Need advice on or guidance to documentation to accomplish the following: I have a SQL table called recipenames and three other tables recipe1, recipe… --- ## [VIDEO starter kit for Ignition Vision and Perspective 8.1 / 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/video-starter-kit-for-ignition-vision-and-perspective-8-1-8-3/66190)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/video-starter-kit-for-ignition-vision-and-perspective-8-1-8-3/66190 "2026-05-22T16:30:23Z")
:new: VIDEO starter kit for Ignition Vision and Perspective 8.1 :video\_camera: ! 3 use case: A standalone video wall Ignition Vision project A video wall Ignition Vision Project with the choices of the cameras driven by… --- ## [Issues syncing Tag History from Ignition Edge to Standard Gateway (History Sync)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-syncing-tag-history-from-ignition-edge-to-standard-gateway-history-sync/115532)
**Author:** [@bsantaella](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bsantaella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-syncing-tag-history-from-ignition-edge-to-standard-gateway-history-sync/115532 "2026-05-22T16:07:08Z")
Hi everyone, I'm having trouble synchronizing tag history from an Ignition Edge (v8.3.1) to a central Ignition Standard Gateway. Current Architecture: Edge Gateway: Has a local historian named edHistorian. Standa… --- ## [Bad\_failure on some tags across AB PLCs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-failure-on-some-tags-across-ab-plcs/115645)
**Author:** [@aidansks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aidansks)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-failure-on-some-tags-across-ab-plcs/115645 "2026-05-22T12:32:20Z")
We are having an issue where some tags across multiple PLCs having a Bad\_failure tag quality, and do not receive a value until we restart the OPC UA module on the gateway. Normally, we saw this when live edits were bein… --- ## [system.alarm.queryStatus() inconsistent results](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-inconsistent-results/115662)
**Author:** [@tgarrison](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tgarrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-inconsistent-results/115662 "2026-05-22T12:29:54Z")
Came across what appears to be a bug in system.tag.queryStatus(). I've got a ticket open with support already, but figured I'd post here so others can know about it. when calling system.tag.queryStatus(status=\['ClearU… --- ## [ReadFileAsBytes into Perspective PDF Viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/readfileasbytes-into-perspective-pdf-viewer/115635)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/readfileasbytes-into-perspective-pdf-viewer/115635 "2026-05-22T11:53:46Z")
Hi, Is it possible to use fonction system.file.readFileAsBytes() and put the result into a Perspective PDF Viewer ? --- ## [Can't save gateway scripts to specific project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-save-gateway-scripts-to-specific-project/61274)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Kloosterman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Kloosterman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-save-gateway-scripts-to-specific-project/61274 "2026-05-21T22:59:29Z")
I have a customaers gateway that is running igniiton 8.0.9. It had some gateway timer scripts running on it for about two years. Yesterday it stopped working and the scripts had vanished from the gateway events page. The… --- ## [Historical tag causing report to stop workng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-tag-causing-report-to-stop-workng/115650)
**Author:** [@collin.terlecki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/collin.terlecki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-tag-causing-report-to-stop-workng/115650 "2026-05-21T20:17:28Z")
when I drag some tags from the available historical tags to the selected historical tags for a query data source, it makes the second row of a report (the one with the tag history) to disappear. then if I remove the tags… --- ## [BUG system.db.runPrepQuery fails to return error when wrong column name is selected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-system-db-runprepquery-fails-to-return-error-when-wrong-column-name-is-selected/115649)
**Author:** [@Julian\_Islic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julian_Islic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-system-db-runprepquery-fails-to-return-error-when-wrong-column-name-is-selected/115649 "2026-05-21T20:15:37Z")
I ran a Prep Query in ignition 8.3 and it seems like when the query contains a column that doesn't exist, a column is returned... image922×137 7.93 KB Clearly table has no rows and column "abc" doesn't exist. imag… --- ## [Gateway tag change script not executing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script-not-executing/115637)
**Author:** [@cdelacruz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cdelacruz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-script-not-executing/115637 "2026-05-21T19:37:41Z")
Good Morning, I’m writing a script for my OEE monitoring system to monitor the number of active and down machines for all the machines in the shop. I’m using a tag change script that executes when the boolean value of se… --- ## [Using HTTP Get and trying to parse the data as JSON](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-http-get-and-trying-to-parse-the-data-as-json/115641)
**Author:** [@kent](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kent)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-http-get-and-trying-to-parse-the-data-as-json/115641 "2026-05-21T18:12:39Z")
I am trying to pull some data from a Vorne XL system. I have the HTTP Get setup as a gateway script using system.net.httpClient and working. I format the return as JSON but there is a nested list with the info I actually… --- ## [Extract Dynamic Substring from MQTT Tag Path in UDT Expression Tag Ignition 8.3.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extract-dynamic-substring-from-mqtt-tag-path-in-udt-expression-tag-ignition-8-3-6/115633)
**Author:** [@prasoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasoon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extract-dynamic-substring-from-mqtt-tag-path-in-udt-expression-tag-ignition-8-3-6/115633 "2026-05-21T17:27:25Z")
I am using Ignition 8.3.6 with MQTT Engine. I have a UDT with a Parameters folder containing tag1 which holds an MQTT tag path like: \[MQTT Engine\]Mimics/iotdata/KCW/N-KCW1-CL1-J-PV-CL\_471FN7\_KW/value \[MQTT Engine\]Mimic… --- ## [Issue with Ignition in a docker container, the container is restarting itself](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-ignition-in-a-docker-container-the-container-is-restarting-itself/115646)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Fernandez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Fernandez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-ignition-in-a-docker-container-the-container-is-restarting-itself/115646 "2026-05-21T17:02:40Z")
Hi, I have an Ignition 8.3.3 running in a container, but it is restarting itself a couple of times every day. In the logs I have not seen any errors: However, sometimes there are logs about a clock drift detection, … --- ## [32 bit integer addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/32-bit-integer-addressing/115644)
**Author:** [@nicholas.bellm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.bellm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/32-bit-integer-addressing/115644 "2026-05-21T16:15:04Z")
I have a flowmeter that reads total accumulated flow as a 32-bit word integer split into two 16-bit input registers. Specifically, 30003 is Total Low register and 30004 is Total High register. How would I set up this de… --- ## [System.net functions are not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-functions-are-not-working/115602)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Kareem\_Tabet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Kareem_Tabet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-functions-are-not-working/115602 "2026-05-21T16:01:47Z")
Hi All, I am trying to troubleshoot a script on a tag that uses the system.net functions. Essentially, we are trying to store some gateway information in some custom tags, which are later on used on some more elaborate … --- ## [SMS Call outs sporadically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-call-outs-sporadically/115640)
**Author:** [@Dillon\_Lippman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dillon_Lippman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sms-call-outs-sporadically/115640 "2026-05-21T14:18:07Z")
Im encountering issues with a Sierra Wireless Airlink LX40 modem. Its using a Verizon sim card, and has good connection. Its configured properly in the gateway. I can easily use the "Pipeline test" in the Gateway I imme… --- ## [Perspective onActionPerformed vs onClick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-onactionperformed-vs-onclick/39469)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-onactionperformed-vs-onclick/39469 "2026-05-21T13:29:02Z")
What is the main difference in these events? I’ve been using onActionPerformed. But, noticed is some sample projects users were using onClick. --- ## [XY Chart adjusting cell width cellEndLocation?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-adjusting-cell-width-cellendlocation/115638)
**Author:** [@mcl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-adjusting-cell-width-cellendlocation/115638 "2026-05-21T12:52:45Z")
I have an annoying problem with the XY Chart, where my column series doesn't start and stop at the correct timestamps. I have posted a picture of my chart, inside the tooltip is reads the Start (23:00) and End (23:15… --- ## [Indirect Bindings with Alarm Metrics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-bindings-with-alarm-metrics/115624)
**Author:** [@jrusso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jrusso)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-bindings-with-alarm-metrics/115624 "2026-05-21T12:47:02Z")
Good Morning all, I've recently upgraded to 8.3 on a large customer of mine, who I was previously using gateway scripts and expression tags to make my own "Alarm Metrics" before that feature was added. I'm considering s… --- ## [Redundant Gateways Backup & Restore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundant-gateways-backup-restore/115622)
**Author:** [@jennifer.chang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jennifer.chang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/redundant-gateways-backup-restore/115622 "2026-05-20T21:44:05Z")
Hello all, This is a simple question but I couldn't find anything about it. If I have a redundant system and want to create a backup gwbk file, do I need to create one from the Master gateway and one from the Backup gat… --- ## [Get Value on Alarm Trigger Event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-value-on-alarm-trigger-event/115630)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-value-on-alarm-trigger-event/115630 "2026-05-20T20:17:39Z")
This is weird, on status table, i want to show the 'value' that triggered the alarm. But The table shows the value that triggered the alarm, when the alarm was cleared it will show the value when it was cleared. Is the… --- ## [Phantom Alarm showing up after being deleted](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/phantom-alarm-showing-up-after-being-deleted/115621)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_N](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jacob_N)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/phantom-alarm-showing-up-after-being-deleted/115621 "2026-05-20T17:09:22Z")
Hello I have some tags that have alarms that show up when they are fired. If I fire that tag to trigger the alarm I get the alarm. However for some reason I get the alarm again 10-11 seconds later. Heres what I tried to … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=35) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=37)