# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=360 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 361 --- ## [How to give access to change tags based on the User Roles not Security Levels?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-give-access-to-change-tags-based-on-the-user-roles-not-security-levels/94085)
**Author:** [@prashants](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prashants)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-give-access-to-change-tags-based-on-the-user-roles-not-security-levels/94085 "2024-08-03T06:50:37Z")
Let's say I have a User Roles Roster named Operator and I would like to restrict access to change the tag values to anyone under Operator, is there a way I can dynamically set that? What's the best way to get this done? … --- ## [Modbus TCP Default Max Holding Registers Per Request Amount Is To Big](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-default-max-holding-registers-per-request-amount-is-to-big/80022)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Leonard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jacob_Leonard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-default-max-holding-registers-per-request-amount-is-to-big/80022 "2024-08-03T03:25:14Z")
It is my understanding that the max number of registers that you can read over Modbus TCP is 123 and the setting defaults to 125 --- ## [Printing to a local client printer in a Vision client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-to-a-local-client-printer-in-a-vision-client/63822)
**Author:** [@batman01793](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batman01793)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-to-a-local-client-printer-in-a-vision-client/63822 "2024-08-03T01:58:37Z")
Hi I have a non networked Zebra printer that is connected to a local PC that I will be running a vision client on. I want to know how I could send the print command to the printer through the client directly to the comp… --- ## [Possible to set max row height on Perspective table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-to-set-max-row-height-on-perspective-table/93703)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-to-set-max-row-height-on-perspective-table/93703 "2024-08-03T01:26:31Z")
My table has 26 rows, and no matter how I configure the flex containers the last 9 or 10 rows are not visible unless I scroll. I tried using a couple of coordinate containers (nested within a few parent flex containers)… --- ## [\[BUG-8722\] Power Chart issue with PopUps and Perspective Workstation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8722-power-chart-issue-with-popups-and-perspective-workstation/81573)
**Author:** [@Chris.Wyllie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris.Wyllie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8722-power-chart-issue-with-popups-and-perspective-workstation/81573 "2024-08-02T20:51:18Z")
Hi Everyone, 13/Nov/2023: See "UPDATE" below Ignition: 8.1.25 8.1.33 Session Client: Perspective Workstation: 1.1.25 1.1.33 Issue: Perspective Power Chart not displaying Chart (only legend and top bar icons), all… --- ## [Report Viewer Table - Column Order/Sequence Organization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-table-column-order-sequence-organization/94120)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Edwards1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Edwards1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-table-column-order-sequence-organization/94120 "2024-08-02T17:36:33Z")
I am building a Perspective (Vers. 8.1.25) Report with a Table that has a Column Count of 19. I am configuring the Table with an Object Header and Object Details. Once I set the Column Count to 19, the TextShape items i… --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective Property Editor bugs in 8.1.42](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-property-editor-bugs-in-8-1-42/94128)
**Author:** [@thewebpleb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thewebpleb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-property-editor-bugs-in-8-1-42/94128 "2024-08-02T17:26:08Z")
I've noticed two annoying bugs in v8.1.42 The Property editor acts as if the text is too long to be displayed (and it shows that little icon instead of displaying the value). The text property in the snip below is "va… --- ## [Issue with modbus data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-modbus-data/94118)
**Author:** [@PRASHANTH\_KAKKIRALA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRASHANTH_KAKKIRALA)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-modbus-data/94118 "2024-08-02T17:14:08Z")
What can cause this? Read shows correct values but subscribe is not? --- ## [Warning in Store and Forward. What does reason mean?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warning-in-store-and-forward-what-does-reason-mean/94126)
**Author:** [@Julio\_Cesar\_Aguilar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julio_Cesar_Aguilar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warning-in-store-and-forward-what-does-reason-mean/94126 "2024-08-02T16:21:03Z")
Good day In the following project we implement table debugging in Postgres, we enter values ​​through a transition group to a series of tables, then through a query we empty them and enter a separate table. This proces… --- ## [Ancient JDBC driver for MSSQL on Docker version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ancient-jdbc-driver-for-mssql-on-docker-version/94113)
**Author:** [@Matej\_Medvecky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matej_Medvecky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ancient-jdbc-driver-for-mssql-on-docker-version/94113 "2024-08-02T16:18:59Z")
EDIT: The whole trouble was caused by restoring an old gateway backup and has nothing to do with the docker image as such. Hi everybody, I spent a few days looking for the issue that caused Ignition in Docker (8.1.42) … --- ## [Issues with Passing from Vision To Perspective -- Binding to a Web Browser?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-passing-from-vision-to-perspective-binding-to-a-web-browser/94108)
**Author:** [@Toby\_Johnston](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Toby_Johnston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-passing-from-vision-to-perspective-binding-to-a-web-browser/94108 "2024-08-02T16:06:34Z")
Hi, relatively new to the Ignition process, and finding an issue with this tutorial, more specifically step 8: "Create an expression binding on your web browsers URL to navigate to the correct perspective session, and ap… --- ## [Having trouble logging into my Ignition Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/having-trouble-logging-into-my-ignition-project/94124)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Spears](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adam_Spears)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/having-trouble-logging-into-my-ignition-project/94124 "2024-08-02T15:57:09Z")
I am having trouble logging into my Ignition Project. I can login to all other aspects of ignition but when I launch the project form the designer, my login fails. I am following along with the IU lessons and am unable t… --- ## [Ignition 8.1 MSSQL Express database connection issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-mssql-express-database-connection-issues/94115)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Lester](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Lester)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-mssql-express-database-connection-issues/94115 "2024-08-02T15:58:40Z")
I am having trouble connecting to my new blank sql database through the ignition gateway. I receive this error : Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory (Login failed for user 'ignition'. ClientConnectionId:06f66d20-db57… --- ## [Setting template (repeater) parameters from a template script within](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-template-repeater-parameters-from-a-template-script-within/94041)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_VR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_VR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-template-repeater-parameters-from-a-template-script-within/94041 "2024-08-02T15:54:56Z")
Hi, I'm trying to pass a string (buttonText) that is stored inside a template to its parent (template repeater) by storing it in a custom property called selectedButton. It is only allowed to pass it if active == True (a… --- ## [Issue with passing reference to a popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-passing-reference-to-a-popup/94122)
**Author:** [@C.Lewis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/C.Lewis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-passing-reference-to-a-popup/94122 "2024-08-02T15:53:49Z")
Was hoping that someone would be able to lend some insight into an issue that I have been having with my HMI program. I have objects on the screens (mixers, pumps etc.) which which clicked will open a faceplate for that … --- ## [Logging Boolean Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logging-boolean-tag/93866)
**Author:** [@thomas\_wallace](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thomas_wallace)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logging-boolean-tag/93866 "2024-08-02T15:41:00Z")
Has anyone ever setup a way to log how long a boolean is true for a set time. Then reset the counter at a specific time. Example. Count for how long a boolean tag is true for 24hrs,log that data, reset at midnight, and … --- ## [Expression, weird return](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-weird-return/94112)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-weird-return/94112 "2024-08-02T15:04:29Z")
How is this expression returning 2?? --- ## [UDTs inside an UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udts-inside-an-udt/93833)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Chauveliere](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Martin_Chauveliere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udts-inside-an-udt/93833 "2024-08-02T14:58:34Z")
Hi guys, another day another question. Im sure its possible but dont know how to implement this. Ivre created an UDT Equipement, inside this UDT there is a folder Rooms which is the rooms that are linked to this equipe… --- ## [How to render a boolean as true/false in a table instead of a checkbox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-render-a-boolean-as-true-false-in-a-table-instead-of-a-checkbox/94114)
**Author:** [@face\_plant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/face_plant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-render-a-boolean-as-true-false-in-a-table-instead-of-a-checkbox/94114 "2024-08-02T14:52:49Z")
Hello! I am using ignition perspective and want to render a boolean tag in a table as true/false and not a checkbox. According to the docs, I just need to set the column.boolean property to value instead of checkbox. As … --- ## [Export the Current Values of All Tags in all Tag Providers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-the-current-values-of-all-tags-in-all-tag-providers/94116)
**Author:** [@David\_Volovskiy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Volovskiy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-the-current-values-of-all-tags-in-all-tag-providers/94116 "2024-08-02T14:51:11Z")
Hello, If I wanted to manually save off all of the values in all tags found in System, Vision Client\_Tags, Sample\_Tags, and default all at once, how can I do that? I don't want to use that export for anything besides h… --- ## [Disabled button still working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-button-still-working/2390)
**Author:** [@alex.ferrell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.ferrell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-button-still-working/2390 "2024-08-02T14:50:56Z")
I am using Ignition 7.1.8 (beta) and I set up security on several momentary buttons in my project. The button looks like it is disabling itself correctly when a user with the required role is not logged in. The backgroun… --- ## [Text Field Value While Typing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-field-value-while-typing/94086)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_oneal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anthony_oneal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-field-value-while-typing/94086 "2024-08-02T14:11:52Z")
I want to pass the textfield value while a user is actively typing, but I cannot seem to find that prop. Current use case: Text field is the user input for a tree search. I want active results without having to remove… --- ## [Help needed for scripting OPC tag alarm configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-for-scripting-opc-tag-alarm-configuration/93967)
**Author:** [@Artusito\_FlashLight](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Artusito_FlashLight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-needed-for-scripting-opc-tag-alarm-configuration/93967 "2024-08-02T14:03:06Z")
Hello everyone, I need your help to create a script that allows me to configure an alarm for an OPC tag and modify its properties. Specifically, the properties I need to be able to modify include: Name Priority Displa… --- ## [Time tracking using Gateway Timer Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-tracking-using-gateway-timer-script/94076)
**Author:** [@VerminProgrammer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/VerminProgrammer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-tracking-using-gateway-timer-script/94076 "2024-08-02T12:40:57Z")
Hello, I am new to ignition and python as a whole and have been trying to get the following setup on a small scale first before expanding it. I have a VFD that will send Dint to my SCADA platform that designates VFD run… --- ## [SMTP issue, could not connect to SMTP host error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smtp-issue-could-not-connect-to-smtp-host-error/94051)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smtp-issue-could-not-connect-to-smtp-host-error/94051 "2024-08-02T12:29:49Z")
My error says "Could not connect to SMTP host:..." when I run a test. I contacted my IT, and they said the SMTP host is listening. I have 3 gateways testing with the same settings working and one not working. Is there… --- ## [Store&Forward - Import quarantine file Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-forward-import-quarantine-file-error/93673)
**Author:** [@Jorge\_Dalzotto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jorge_Dalzotto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/store-forward-import-quarantine-file-error/93673 "2024-08-02T12:28:54Z")
HI! I have a problem when I to try Import a quarantine file. When I press the import button nothing happens...But, In the log menu appear this error... I think that, possiblement, is a ignition bug because the file to … --- ## [Get highest priority alarm for each UDT/Embedded View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-highest-priority-alarm-for-each-udt-embedded-view/93823)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Ali)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-highest-priority-alarm-for-each-udt-embedded-view/93823 "2024-08-02T11:35:17Z")
Hi everybody. I would like to get your advice on the best practice for getting the highest priority alarm (priority and current state) for each UDT to visualise it on the embedded view (template). I already accomplished… --- ## [Using system.tag.queryTagHistory into a value change event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-tag-querytaghistory-into-a-value-change-event/94049)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Daniel\_Hernande](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Daniel_Hernande)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-system-tag-querytaghistory-into-a-value-change-event/94049 "2024-08-02T11:23:46Z")
Hello. I am trying to read the historical data from a tag value change script of another member of the UDT. So, from value change of TAG A I want to query the historical records of TAG B, both are in the same UDT. The… --- ## [Customizing Color of Temperature Scale Numbers on XY Chart HeatMap in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customizing-color-of-temperature-scale-numbers-on-xy-chart-heatmap-in-ignition/94023)
**Author:** [@Gokul\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gokul_M)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/customizing-color-of-temperature-scale-numbers-on-xy-chart-heatmap-in-ignition/94023 "2024-08-02T10:16:09Z")
Hello, I am working on an XY Chart configured as a HeatMap in Ignition. I would like to change the color of the temperature scale numbers that appear below the HeatMap. Could someone provide guidance on how to adjust th… --- ## [Gateway History Provider: Method to get list of History Providers from Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-history-provider-method-to-get-list-of-history-providers-from-gateway/75191)
**Author:** [@mudbay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mudbay)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-history-provider-method-to-get-list-of-history-providers-from-gateway/75191 "2024-08-02T04:56:52Z")
Wondering if anyone knows how to access the list of History Provider names from the Gateway using scripts. I can't seem to be able to find a method to do this. (Tried this method ' 'system.db.getConnections()' but this… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=359) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=361)