# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=385 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 386 --- ## [Where is "Ignition temp directory"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-is-ignition-temp-directory/92123)
**Author:** [@robby.tanner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robby.tanner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-is-ignition-temp-directory/92123 "2024-06-27T00:47:09Z")
I enabled the Media Debug option. It says "If true, call audio will be recorded to the Ignition temp directory." Where is the Ignition temp directory? --- ## [Formatting Dates in a Report Bar Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatting-dates-in-a-report-bar-chart/92357)
**Author:** [@rprice](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rprice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/formatting-dates-in-a-report-bar-chart/92357 "2024-06-26T23:31:23Z")
Hi, I am creating a report using Historical Tags. In this report, I'd like to have a bar chart displaying my data. When I created this chart, the dates along the x-axis are very long and illegible. I was able to creat… --- ## [Perspective memory usage too high?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-memory-usage-too-high/38572)
**Author:** [@javier.fernandez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/javier.fernandez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-memory-usage-too-high/38572 "2024-06-26T22:39:19Z")
Hello, We’ve recently developed a few dashboards on Perspective. These would be (permanently) displayed on some Smart TV’s around the plant and would include some relevant info through labels and charts. After first set… --- ## [\[BUG\] Long Dropdown component list opens in "fullscreen" mode without ability to scroll](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-long-dropdown-component-list-opens-in-fullscreen-mode-without-ability-to-scroll/92381)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-long-dropdown-component-list-opens-in-fullscreen-mode-without-ability-to-scroll/92381 "2024-06-26T09:02:36Z")
If a dropdown component is too long to be displayed, it seems that it opens in this "fullscreen" / background-dismissable mode. However in this mode, there is no ability to scroll the list. This is the issue: Now … --- ## [Perspective - touchscreen - how many touches](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-touchscreen-how-many-touches/92410)
**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-touchscreen-how-many-touches/92410 "2024-06-26T21:44:06Z")
I'm on 8.1.41 Is there a way to get the number of touched points on the screen for a click event? --- ## [Error while creating new sql connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-while-creating-new-sql-connection/57099)
**Author:** [@Kartik\_I](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kartik_I)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-while-creating-new-sql-connection/57099 "2024-06-26T21:25:25Z")
Hello All, Please help me out with this issue I am getting this error when I am trying to make new sql connection. Thanks, Kartik --- ## [Set Alarm Evaluation to False via Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-alarm-evaluation-to-false-via-script/92378)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-alarm-evaluation-to-false-via-script/92378 "2024-06-26T21:15:39Z")
Hi, Can you set Alarm Evaluation of Tag to False via Script? Thanks. --- ## [Perspective page update issue?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-page-update-issue/92422)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Adams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adam_Adams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-page-update-issue/92422 "2024-06-26T21:08:22Z")
I am running Ignition Platform 8.1.22 and have madfe a perspective screen in a coordinate container. It has 3 machine values displayed for performance metrics. Machine speed operator speed etc. Organized by Last cycle, … --- ## [OPC HDA in Perspective Power Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-hda-in-perspective-power-chart/92415)
**Author:** [@mmunin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mmunin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-hda-in-perspective-power-chart/92415 "2024-06-26T19:39:04Z")
I have an OPC-HDA historical provider set up in Ignition. I can use system.opchda.readRaw() to get raw historical data out of my historian, but I would like to leverage the Perspective Power Chart component. Is there a w… --- ## [Ignition Version Deltas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-version-deltas/92404)
**Author:** [@marshall.tickner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marshall.tickner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-version-deltas/92404 "2024-06-26T20:43:35Z")
I am looking at upgrading from Version 8.1.30 to 8.1.42. Is there a tool to show all of the changes between the two versions? I want to make sure that there are no unexpected changes to features currently in production. --- ## [Domino Printer and TCP protocol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/domino-printer-and-tcp-protocol/77968)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Roberto\_Canales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Roberto_Canales)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/domino-printer-and-tcp-protocol/77968 "2024-06-26T20:10:40Z")
Has anyone integrated a domino printer with TCP protocol, I am trying to configure it, or has anyone used this protocol with scripts. --- ## [Use Vanilla context menu on Perspective Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-vanilla-context-menu-on-perspective-table/92417)
**Author:** [@Michael\_White](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_White)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-vanilla-context-menu-on-perspective-table/92417 "2024-06-26T20:03:44Z")
Is it possible to have a table component use the browser default right click menu? I can enable the context menu option in Meta, but without any items, it just disables the menu entirely. Users can get around it with s… --- ## [Connecting a Cognex Scanner to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-a-cognex-scanner-to-ignition/92362)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Frazier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Peter_Frazier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-a-cognex-scanner-to-ignition/92362 "2024-06-26T19:52:48Z")
I am trying to connect a Cognex DataMan® 8700 as a device within Ignition. I have the cognex scanner connected by ethernet to my laptop. I tried connecting it as a TCP Driver but don't know what "Port(s)" would imply. An… --- ## [Error Reporting SSL Email](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reporting-ssl-email/34307)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reporting-ssl-email/34307 "2024-06-26T19:29:55Z")
Is there a way to force SSL/Auth for the error reporting emails? Trying to send email using an account on Office 365, but get the below error: Exception: \Problem reporting error. (Your Gateway must have intern… --- ## [UDT parameter starting with a number](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameter-starting-with-a-number/92414)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameter-starting-with-a-number/92414 "2024-06-26T19:25:58Z")
I have a query tag in my UDT. I have one parameter that is working, an integer. But then I have a string that starts with a number, and I am getting an error like Error expression eval "incorrect syntax near ...' The… --- ## [Is it possible to remove overrides on alarm properties in UDT instances thru scripting?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-overrides-on-alarm-properties-in-udt-instances-thru-scripting/66636)
**Author:** [@wildbilly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wildbilly)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-overrides-on-alarm-properties-in-udt-instances-thru-scripting/66636 "2024-06-26T19:21:04Z")
I've wrote a tag change script that runs in a child UDT that will iterate thru a UDT and change all the alarm priorities to Diagnostics. Then write a record of the old alarm.priority values to another tag to hold on to. … --- ## [Would like to add a Tag Name Alias](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/would-like-to-add-a-tag-name-alias/92369)
**Author:** [@r123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/would-like-to-add-a-tag-name-alias/92369 "2024-06-26T19:14:40Z")
Just wondering if this sounds reasonable. I currently have script that creates a Tag Path, History and POST dataset. I'm wondering where would be the best place (if any) to replace the tag name before the POST is sent o… --- ## [Logger basic questions scheduled event gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logger-basic-questions-scheduled-event-gateway-script/92339)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Larson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logger-basic-questions-scheduled-event-gateway-script/92339 "2024-06-26T18:30:04Z")
I think I just need to put in whatever I want in the string area where I have message, and the logger is that simple? When this script fires, I will have a debug level entry on the gateway logs? I never had to troubl… --- ## [Calling all IEC 61850 stakeholders for feedback](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-all-iec-61850-stakeholders-for-feedback/63145)
**Author:** [@nathan.boeger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan.boeger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calling-all-iec-61850-stakeholders-for-feedback/63145 "2024-06-26T01:23:17Z")
IA community/61850 stakeholders, We are progressing through our IEC 61850 Ignition native driver Beta test. Either of 2 points of feedback/participation would be extremely helpful: Fill out a 1-page requirement valid… --- ## [Connecting Ignition to Snowflake - JDBC driver communication error: no trusted certificate found](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-to-snowflake-jdbc-driver-communication-error-no-trusted-certificate-found/89726)
**Author:** [@Ben522326](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben522326)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-to-snowflake-jdbc-driver-communication-error-no-trusted-certificate-found/89726 "2024-06-26T15:47:08Z")
Hi all- I'm doing some R&D with connecting Ignition and Snowflake. I'm following along with this IA article: Creating database connections with custom translators and 3rd party JDBC drivers – Inductive Automation Help C… --- ## [Report Module - Dynamic Table of Contents](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-module-dynamic-table-of-contents/92407)
**Author:** [@marcelo.amorim](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marcelo.amorim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-module-dynamic-table-of-contents/92407 "2024-06-26T15:39:16Z")
I am looking into getting a table of contents showing the pages of when certain data sources datakeys have been used. So far PGriffith's solution from 4 years ago does work wonders. The only thing that I am struggling wi… --- ## [Add views dynamically via button click](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-views-dynamically-via-button-click/92396)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Breeding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Breeding)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-views-dynamically-via-button-click/92396 "2024-06-26T14:37:31Z")
Hey was experimenting in perspective scripting and was wondering if there is a way to add views via button click I know that this exists https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/editing-or-creating-a-perspective-view-via… --- ## [Add new tag to folder in UDT instance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-new-tag-to-folder-in-udt-instance/32901)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-new-tag-to-folder-in-udt-instance/32901 "2024-06-26T14:04:33Z")
I have a UDT instance that has a folder in its definition. I want to be able to add other types of UDT instances to this folder in run time is it possible? I have been trying system.tag.configure, but I keep getting T… --- ## [Convert Dataset to Excel Using Apache POI module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-dataset-to-excel-using-apache-poi-module/92351)
**Author:** [@MUNIYANDI\_D](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MUNIYANDI_D)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-dataset-to-excel-using-apache-poi-module/92351 "2024-06-26T14:29:03Z")
Hi everyone, I hope all of you well. I have some data that I get from reading the tag history value based on the time and that value I got as a list. So, I have used the ignition default function of the System. dataset… --- ## [Switching to another text field component after pressing enter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-to-another-text-field-component-after-pressing-enter/92397)
**Author:** [@jmason](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jmason)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-to-another-text-field-component-after-pressing-enter/92397 "2024-06-26T14:13:34Z")
Hello I am trying to figure out a way to switch the focus from one text field to another after pressing the enter key. Is what I am trying to do even possible? I figured having some scripting in the propertyChange event… --- ## [Ignition as a Site Historian vs. Others (Canary, OSI PI, AWS)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-as-a-site-historian-vs-others-canary-osi-pi-aws/47720)
**Author:** [@krish](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/krish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-as-a-site-historian-vs-others-canary-osi-pi-aws/47720 "2024-06-26T13:45:59Z")
For a Site Historian requirement, I am exploring the historians available in the market and understanding where each Historian fits well. Can anyone throw light on the following questions? Ignition vs. Canary Q: Unde… --- ## [Bar Chart Vision to XYChart Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-vision-to-xychart-perspective/92394)
**Author:** [@ahawes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahawes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-vision-to-xychart-perspective/92394 "2024-06-26T13:20:01Z")
Good morning Team, I am needing some assistance on coverting a bar chart from vision into a similar chart in perspective. In vision there are custom properties for the Data and Value Axis Label. Please let me know if … --- ## [Perspective Tag History binding - collecting Duration On , on conditions of two Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-tag-history-binding-collecting-duration-on-on-conditions-of-two-tags/92358)
**Author:** [@jeff.ryan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.ryan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-tag-history-binding-collecting-duration-on-on-conditions-of-two-tags/92358 "2024-06-26T13:04:10Z")
We've done a lot of tag history binding, collecting time duration, historical mode (8 hour shift) of single boolean tag conditions. I have the need to do so on a specific condition of two (Boolean) tags - AUTO = True An… --- ## [Comments in named queries?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comments-in-named-queries/53709)
**Author:** [@rvaught](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rvaught)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comments-in-named-queries/53709 "2024-06-26T12:31:08Z")
Have read several posts here that seem to clearly state that comments (in the SQL) cause problems, errors, index out of range etc. I’m assuming this is still the case? And that the (Settings) tab’s (Description) field … --- ## [Querying data from historical tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querying-data-from-historical-tables/7666)
**Author:** [@manu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/manu)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querying-data-from-historical-tables/7666 "2024-06-26T11:20:58Z")
I need to query Ignition historical data from an external reporting application and I'd like to know if there's any existing tools (stored proc, UDF etc...) I could use. Historian software such as Pi and iHistorian pr… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=384) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=386)