# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=383 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 384 --- ## [Understand feasibility of Ethercat protocol communication with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/understand-feasibility-of-ethercat-protocol-communication-with-ignition/86492)
**Author:** [@dhiraj.pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dhiraj.pawar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/understand-feasibility-of-ethercat-protocol-communication-with-ignition/86492 "2024-06-30T04:36:45Z")
Hello Team, We are looking for interface ignition with device which support Ethercat protocol. Could you please let us know feasibility of Ethercat communication with Ignition? Regards, Dhiraj Pawar --- ## [Executing PostgreSQL stored procedures in transaction groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/executing-postgresql-stored-procedures-in-transaction-groups/92570)
**Author:** [@nepunepu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nepunepu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/executing-postgresql-stored-procedures-in-transaction-groups/92570 "2024-06-29T11:42:07Z")
Hello there Having a spot of trouble getting stored procedures inside transaction groups to fire correctly. I get this error if I try to fire the stored procedure in the transaction group : It works fine from a nam… --- ## [EtherNet/IP Communications Suite Performance Metrics Calculations and Monitored Items vs Ignition Native](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ethernet-ip-communications-suite-performance-metrics-calculations-and-monitored-items-vs-ignition-native/92554)
**Author:** [@J\_Tamaki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/J_Tamaki)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ethernet-ip-communications-suite-performance-metrics-calculations-and-monitored-items-vs-ignition-native/92554 "2024-06-29T22:54:11Z")
Hey All, We're working on performance bench marking between ignitions native logix drivers and the Automation Professionals EtherNet/IP Communications Suite drivers. We've been noticing some apparent differences in avai… --- ## [Another system.perspective.download question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/another-system-perspective-download-question/92559)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/another-system-perspective-download-question/92559 "2024-06-29T16:52:03Z")
I'm guessing from reading the forum, there is no way to create a file and save it to the client's pc using system.perspective.download. I have a page that allows the user to set a bunch of settings and I was hoping the … --- ## [Plan color order](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plan-color-order/92567)
**Author:** [@Hema\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hema_T)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plan-color-order/92567 "2024-06-29T11:31:52Z")
Hi, i have a dataset in which values comes in some order where i am using an equipment schedule component to show that but here i want to show case with alternative of 2 colors if have a machine data example dataset : … --- ## [Using localStorage in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-localstorage-in-perspective/92566)
**Author:** [@jakned](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jakned)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-localstorage-in-perspective/92566 "2024-06-29T11:00:27Z")
Hi Guys, would anyone know if I can interact with localStorage in Perspective? The simple use case would be storing a theme preferences in the browser rather than database. Thanks! --- ## [Perspective view Designer layout best practice](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-designer-layout-best-practice/91895)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-designer-layout-best-practice/91895 "2024-06-28T20:22:49Z")
I am looking for how you layout your perspective views in the designer, what standards or best practice do you use? Do you put everything in folders, do you just put your header and footer in folders? maybe you have a s… --- ## [System.opcua missing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-opcua-missing/92549)
**Author:** [@keenern](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keenern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-opcua-missing/92549 "2024-06-28T20:20:24Z")
So.... I am running ignition version 8.1.38 I was looking for a method of creating OPC UA connections using python (There are a lot I need to create and it would be faster to do if via script). I found exactly what I wa… --- ## [Module download not having .modl file?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-download-not-having-modl-file/92547)
**Author:** [@Zachary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-download-not-having-modl-file/92547 "2024-06-28T19:32:42Z")
I'm trying to download some modules from the modules exchange. But when I extract it, they do not have the .modl file. I have redownloaded these modules and still not finding the correct file inside of them. Thank you … --- ## [Format number through scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/format-number-through-scripting/92541)
**Author:** [@jbb5310](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jbb5310)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/format-number-through-scripting/92541 "2024-06-28T19:28:46Z")
I get a formatted output of #000.0 from sepasoft method and want to format my number to match this format. The formatted output differs from test to test which is why I make this call. Is there a way to force this forma… --- ## [Import view.json with generated objects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-view-json-with-generated-objects/92522)
**Author:** [@Delfien\_De\_Witte](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Delfien_De_Witte)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-view-json-with-generated-objects/92522 "2024-06-28T19:21:57Z")
I want to import a view with all generated objects (for example valves, DI's, AI's, ...) in stead of dragging and dropping (and renaming the embedded view) for each object separate. In the export of the view I change the… --- ## [Dropdown width that accommodates longest string in its options?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-width-that-accommodates-longest-string-in-its-options/92536)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Deardorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Deardorff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-width-that-accommodates-longest-string-in-its-options/92536 "2024-06-28T18:15:40Z")
When I set the basis for my dropdown to "auto" it: Changes size when the selected option changes Doesn't even size to fit the whole label, but clips it with '...' I could fix this by not using "auto," but then I'd h… --- ## [Design an Alarm System using a database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/design-an-alarm-system-using-a-database/92540)
**Author:** [@Myasrama](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Myasrama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/design-an-alarm-system-using-a-database/92540 "2024-06-28T18:09:00Z")
Hello, I'm currently trying to design a process with ignition and would like some feedback on it. I am using Ignition 8.1.30 and I am making this in perspective using only a database. My goal is to use a table that has… --- ## [queryStatus storage duration for cleared alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querystatus-storage-duration-for-cleared-alarms/92542)
**Author:** [@drojas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drojas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querystatus-storage-duration-for-cleared-alarms/92542 "2024-06-28T17:50:25Z")
Does anyone know how long cleared alarms remain in the internal alarm system? Particularly when using the system.alarm.queryStatus() function and looking for 'clearUnacked' or 'clearAcked' states? Forever...or until a … --- ## [Play Sound Alert when unacknowledged alarm becomes active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-alert-when-unacknowledged-alarm-becomes-active/92462)
**Author:** [@ftuquabo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ftuquabo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/play-sound-alert-when-unacknowledged-alarm-becomes-active/92462 "2024-06-28T17:09:33Z")
I'm looking to create some scripting to allow clients to play a sound wave file when a new unacknowledged alarm becomes active in perspective. Has anyone been able to accomplish this before and willing to share? Thanks! --- ## [Toggle Switch Hiding Focus box](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-switch-hiding-focus-box/92482)
**Author:** [@matt\_Kerg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt_Kerg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-switch-hiding-focus-box/92482 "2024-06-28T15:49:23Z")
I am wanting to get rid of the focus box for a toggle sheet. I have search just about everywhere so if the answer is out there. I apologize in advance. I also tried some think in style of the component and events.focus… --- ## [Random Recursion in Perspective View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/random-recursion-in-perspective-view/91777)
**Author:** [@tmahaf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmahaf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/random-recursion-in-perspective-view/91777 "2024-06-28T14:54:52Z")
Hello. I have a property change script that works perfectly fine almost all of the time. However, once in a while, the script starts to spawn off other scripting threads, and, it also never stops. Here is the thread o… --- ## [Flex Repeater Extra Space in Main view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-extra-space-in-main-view/92531)
**Author:** [@vnayal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vnayal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-extra-space-in-main-view/92531 "2024-06-28T14:54:50Z")
I am getting extra space in subview as shown below Flex repeater is shown as below with properties --- ## [Unable to start Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-start-ignition/40915)
**Author:** [@kevin.keefe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevin.keefe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-start-ignition/40915 "2024-06-28T14:36:37Z")
Hello all I have recently installed 8.1 but have found that the Ignition service will not run. Have checked the event viewer and it returns the following error: ‘The Ignition service terminated with the following ser… --- ## [UDT with nested UDT and instance the parent UDT with proper name of the child UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-with-nested-udt-and-instance-the-parent-udt-with-proper-name-of-the-child-udt/92398)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Lai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Richard_Lai)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-with-nested-udt-and-instance-the-parent-udt-with-proper-name-of-the-child-udt/92398 "2024-06-28T13:11:45Z")
Hello Gents, I try to implement Tag instance in the UDT definition, noticed the name of the instance seems not able to be changed, i.e I have UDT call UDTa and UDTb, within the uDTa , I created a tag instance of the UDTb… --- ## [Read data from API using Ignition Project Library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-from-api-using-ignition-project-library/92450)
**Author:** [@Soundararajans\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Soundararajans_S)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-from-api-using-ignition-project-library/92450 "2024-06-28T12:37:46Z")
Hi, Am trying to get data from API url. In this API URL I have to pass payload also. When am trying to send request am getting below reply only. { "Data": , "Message": "No data Available", "Status": "InputError" } … --- ## [Log data from multiple connected device every minute](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log-data-from-multiple-connected-device-every-minute/92300)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Cunningham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat_Cunningham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/log-data-from-multiple-connected-device-every-minute/92300 "2024-06-28T12:32:41Z")
I have multiple (+100) connected devices that each are an instance of the same UDT. I would like to log data from each to a datatable every minute. What would be the best way to do this? --- ## [Gateway Scheduled script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scheduled-script/92517)
**Author:** [@Rahul\_solanki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rahul_solanki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scheduled-script/92517 "2024-06-28T12:08:34Z")
I want to run a script at every 10 minutes from 1am to 7am and 3pm to 8 pm. Is this the correct way ? --- ## [Need to disable the drag property for the embedded view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-disable-the-drag-property-for-the-embedded-view/92513)
**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-disable-the-drag-property-for-the-embedded-view/92513 "2024-06-28T10:18:23Z")
Hi I have a flex container holding a embedded view (containing flex container view). When I load the page on the browser, I am able to drag the component which is there in the embedded view. I don't want anyone to dra… --- ## [SQLite on Easy Chart not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlite-on-easy-chart-not-working/64314)
**Author:** [@aacans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aacans)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlite-on-easy-chart-not-working/64314 "2024-06-28T09:30:10Z")
Hi, Ignition newbie here. I have this database connection that uses SQLite and says it valid. I have checked if this driver was also installed in my gateway. There is no error in the gateway database connection status b… --- ## [Calling custom method from message handler of the same item](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-custom-method-from-message-handler-of-the-same-item/92483)
**Author:** [@Javier\_Espejo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Javier_Espejo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-custom-method-from-message-handler-of-the-same-item/92483 "2024-06-28T06:57:47Z")
Could a custom method be called directly from a message handler of the same item? I'm trying but it doesn't work. --- ## [\[FEATURE\] PowerChart - Always show 0 when using auto-range](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-powerchart-always-show-0-when-using-auto-range/92512)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-powerchart-always-show-0-when-using-auto-range/92512 "2024-06-28T02:35:08Z")
v8.1.22 Not sure if this is fixed already, but in this version there's no option to always show zero in an axis. Without showing zero, there's no relative reference for the values. This should be the default option imo,… --- ## [How to import UDT definition without removing any members not included in import file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-udt-definition-without-removing-any-members-not-included-in-import-file/92504)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-udt-definition-without-removing-any-members-not-included-in-import-file/92504 "2024-06-27T22:17:38Z")
Hello Gentlemen, I have a client with whom I have 2 very very similar projects, differences being that a few valve/transmitters have been added in the second project. I ended up completing the first project, then clonin… --- ## [Dynamic table height and grouping in tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-table-height-and-grouping-in-tables/92497)
**Author:** [@David\_Nicks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Nicks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-table-height-and-grouping-in-tables/92497 "2024-06-27T21:46:54Z")
v8.1.28 I am trying to group data displayed in a table into collapsible sections. Since it doesn't look like the perspective table has a grouping options, I'm experimenting with the accordion container with a table in e… --- ## [\[IGN-4488\]Is tags compare between 2 versions of the project impossible?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4488-is-tags-compare-between-2-versions-of-the-project-impossible/51143)
**Author:** [@hewking32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hewking32)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4488-is-tags-compare-between-2-versions-of-the-project-impossible/51143 "2024-06-27T21:28:20Z")
I have 2 versions of the project and i need to compare the tags to find out if there are missing tags/configuration in the master project. I have exported the tags (json file type) and when trying to compare the files us… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=382) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=384)