# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=386 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 387 --- ## [Detect if report generates or not from tag change event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detect-if-report-generates-or-not-from-tag-change-event/92370)
**Author:** [@ASG\_Nic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ASG_Nic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detect-if-report-generates-or-not-from-tag-change-event/92370 "2024-06-26T11:15:18Z")
In my project I have a gateway tag change event script that calls a client tag change event script to generate reports. I want to add a check that these reports actually generate as i've been having some not generate. B… --- ## [Active duration status alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-duration-status-alarm/56466)
**Author:** [@Esme\_Lopez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esme_Lopez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-duration-status-alarm/56466 "2024-06-26T11:09:53Z")
Does anyone know how active duration works in the table status alarm ? about what time starts counting --- ## [Getting Errors on idents and it doesn't make sense](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-errors-on-idents-and-it-doesnt-make-sense/92333)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Villasenor\_Es](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Villasenor_Es)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-errors-on-idents-and-it-doesnt-make-sense/92333 "2024-06-26T08:24:42Z")
Hello all, I've been bumping into this "bug" over and over again and its starting to pester me. For whatever reason, and I've noticed it happens more when you copy paste things in the script editor, I get errors regardi… --- ## [Gateway script not working for system.tag.writeblocking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-not-working-for-system-tag-writeblocking/92002)
**Author:** [@SHuidrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SHuidrom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-script-not-working-for-system-tag-writeblocking/92002 "2024-06-26T06:31:03Z")
I am trying to organize Maintenance tags into separate groups for Urgent alarm, High alarm, and Low alarm within the gateway script. From there, I aimed to suppress the High and Low alarm sounds when the Urgent alarm sou… --- ## [Connection with RFID reader via modbus tcp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-rfid-reader-via-modbus-tcp/92329)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Rab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adam_Rab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connection-with-rfid-reader-via-modbus-tcp/92329 "2024-06-26T06:22:31Z")
Hi everyone, it's my first post on this forum. I am a beginner. I'm trying to connect with INVEO RFID IND2 via modbus tcp. I created connections with no errors, I made the tags in mapping but all values has value zero. … --- ## [Sum of average value in the dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sum-of-average-value-in-the-dataset/82451)
**Author:** [@ignitionSL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ignitionSL)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sum-of-average-value-in-the-dataset/82451 "2024-06-26T06:07:13Z")
I want to sum a data set where inside the dataset, an average value of every 5 min. (I have a dataset that produces every second and I need to get the addition of the average value in every 5min interval) How can I do t… --- ## [Issue with indirect tag bindings in ignition perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-indirect-tag-bindings-in-ignition-perspective/92324)
**Author:** [@srinivasan\_s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srinivasan_s)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-with-indirect-tag-bindings-in-ignition-perspective/92324 "2024-06-26T05:25:54Z")
I have issue with indirect bindings. I have three process and each process has three machines. Attached the tag lists. I have also attached the main screen. In that screen, firstly I will select the respective… --- ## [Add identical "numberFormat" function in Scripting as in Expressions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-identical-numberformat-function-in-scripting-as-in-expressions/92377)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-identical-numberformat-function-in-scripting-as-in-expressions/92377 "2024-06-26T03:03:45Z")
I know that I can use Python's formatting to format numbers, but when you're trying to apply a "formatString" in script, it's not simple as you basically have to redevelop the logic inside the numberFormat expression fun… --- ## [Perspective Button Component Enable Rendering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-button-component-enable-rendering/74623)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Leech](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Leech)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-button-component-enable-rendering/74623 "2024-06-25T23:03:55Z")
Hullo, Noting what looks to be a bug feature. Cant find mention on a quick search. When adding a 'Button' component in perspective, if its enabled property is set to false, it still renders as active in the designer. T… --- ## [Report designer data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-designer-data/92197)
**Author:** [@Esme\_Lopez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esme_Lopez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-designer-data/92197 "2024-06-25T21:56:40Z")
Hello everyone I have a query that shows information between two dates and it show it into a table Then I have the preview of the report ; where @datasetStart and datasetEnd shows the dates The question is: Is t… --- ## [Excel - Data from WEB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/excel-data-from-web/92365)
**Author:** [@freddy\_checab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/freddy_checab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/excel-data-from-web/92365 "2024-06-25T21:31:39Z")
Hello I want to import a table from perspective to excel. In Excel I use Data -\> From WEB and put de url of my project, but I can onsly see this: I can´t see the table --- ## [Connecting Ignition OPC-UA using a OPC-UA client software](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-opc-ua-using-a-opc-ua-client-software/92361)
**Author:** [@marco\_alvarez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marco_alvarez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-opc-ua-using-a-opc-ua-client-software/92361 "2024-06-25T20:29:49Z")
Hi, I have an application running and I want to use an external OPC client to connect to the OPC server and read the tags, how I can do that? --- ## [How to set a bool tag based on which page a user is viewing?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-set-a-bool-tag-based-on-which-page-a-user-is-viewing/92353)
**Author:** [@Baxter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Baxter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-set-a-bool-tag-based-on-which-page-a-user-is-viewing/92353 "2024-06-25T19:55:14Z")
Ignition Version: 8.1.38 PLC: 5069-L3100ERMS2 Compact GuardLogix 5380 Safety Controller First post here and very new to Ignition so go easy fellas. What I am trying to achieve: I have created over 320 BTD mappings in… --- ## [Database schemas in a multi developer environment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-schemas-in-a-multi-developer-environment/92263)
**Author:** [@robertm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robertm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-schemas-in-a-multi-developer-environment/92263 "2024-06-25T19:40:08Z")
In the case of multiple developers developing Ignition vision projects that will all need to be merged into a final gateway encompassing a new facility, is there any advantage or disadvantage to enforcing everyone to use… --- ## [Label Text Field Length](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/label-text-field-length/92349)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Gigaroa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Patrick_Gigaroa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/label-text-field-length/92349 "2024-06-25T18:45:14Z")
I'm using a label on the screens to display the screen name and path to make it easier to locate and if someone moves or changes the name it automaticlaly updates. {\[System\]Client/User/CurrentWindow} However in one i… --- ## [Publishing project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/publishing-project/92348)
**Author:** [@Mitchell\_Gerber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mitchell_Gerber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/publishing-project/92348 "2024-06-25T18:37:53Z")
I am trying to open my project from the web browser and get an error view not found. I have the view page filled out in the project not sure what I am doing wrong. Any advice? Thanks! --- ## [How do I prevent a tag change script from executing when a project is saved?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-tag-change-script-from-executing-when-a-project-is-saved/92354)
**Author:** [@sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sherman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-tag-change-script-from-executing-when-a-project-is-saved/92354 "2024-06-25T18:36:10Z")
I have tag change scripts that are emitting MQTT messages when their values change (not quality, not timestamp). When I save the project holding the Gateway Tag Change Scripts, it seems to trigger this script for evey ta… --- ## [Perspective Component: PowerChart (Persistence & tagBrowserStartPath)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-component-powerchart-persistence-tagbrowserstartpath/41153)
**Author:** [@mudbay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mudbay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-component-powerchart-persistence-tagbrowserstartpath/41153 "2024-06-25T18:15:51Z")
Perspective PowerChart component: 1.) Persistency: Is there any method by which a Perspective client using a PowerChart can save their configuration during runtime? There doesn’t appear to be any way to do this “out of … --- ## [EcoStruxure OPC UA + Ignition issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ecostruxure-opc-ua-ignition-issue/42547)
**Author:** [@dtrottier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dtrottier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ecostruxure-opc-ua-ignition-issue/42547 "2024-06-25T18:04:10Z")
Hi, I’ve been having issue to link Ecostruxure OPC UA with Ignition, I’ve been able to trust certificate and add the ignition Cert to Ecostruxure but now I’m facing this error : io.netty.handler.codec.DecoderException:… --- ## [Box and Whisker Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/box-and-whisker-chart/4584)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/box-and-whisker-chart/4584 "2024-06-25T17:59:20Z")
Hey guys, This may be a stupid question but… what are the circles above and below the whiskers on the box and whisker chart mean? There’s no mention of circles in the manual and I can’t figure out what they signify. Som… --- ## [MQTT Engine seems to publish multiple messages using system.cirruslink.engine.publish](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-seems-to-publish-multiple-messages-using-system-cirruslink-engine-publish/92347)
**Author:** [@sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sherman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-seems-to-publish-multiple-messages-using-system-cirruslink-engine-publish/92347 "2024-06-25T17:34:42Z")
I am using MQTT Engine on 8.1.41 to send and recieve messages on my own MQTT network (none of the built in sparkplug stuff). I wrote a gateway tag change event script as per the documentation, but when it sends it seems … --- ## [Ignition Designer Launcher Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-launcher-error/43522)
**Author:** [@adesha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adesha)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-launcher-error/43522 "2024-06-25T16:18:19Z")
Every time I try to launch my Ignition Designer, I get a “Launch Error Occurred” message. “Java process launch failed with error code 1: Error: could not open…” I’ve updated and configured my Java settings, so I’m not r… --- ## [Perspective Page can't open in Designer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-page-cant-open-in-designer/92310)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-page-cant-open-in-designer/92310 "2024-06-25T15:45:28Z")
Perspective Page can't open in Designer? But it can browse in web . --- ## [system.date.addWeeks Variable Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-addweeks-variable-question/92334)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Metz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kyle_Metz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-date-addweeks-variable-question/92334 "2024-06-25T15:05:37Z")
Im making a pm scheduler using the following script: \ If I put a tag in for the "2" to make t… --- ## [BACnet Communication to Schneider SmartX AS-P Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-communication-to-schneider-smartx-as-p-server/48196)
**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-communication-to-schneider-smartx-as-p-server/48196 "2024-06-25T14:25:51Z")
Hello there, Does anyone has idea about Ignition BACnet communication with Schneider SmartX AS-P Server? Have never used Ignition with BACnet before hence not getting how to achieve this and what data I would need from… --- ## [Value passing to params in table embedded dropdown not splitting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-passing-to-params-in-table-embedded-dropdown-not-splitting/92321)
**Author:** [@mmadariaga](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mmadariaga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-passing-to-params-in-table-embedded-dropdown-not-splitting/92321 "2024-06-25T13:45:41Z")
I've followed this tutorial to embed dropdowns in a table. In my case, I've got a multi-selection and a single-selection dropdown. The latter works fine, but for the multi-selection I don't know how to format the query t… --- ## [Keeping series datasets consistent but showing correct label in TimeSeriesChart?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keeping-series-datasets-consistent-but-showing-correct-label-in-timeserieschart/92330)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keeping-series-datasets-consistent-but-showing-correct-label-in-timeserieschart/92330 "2024-06-25T13:04:51Z")
For fun project with stock tickers. I have a TimeSeriesChart in perspective I am trying to show prices in. I made a named query that grabs the date and closePrice of the day and a function that provides this data along… --- ## [Set Tag Quality in data read by devices indirectly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-tag-quality-in-data-read-by-devices-indirectly/92314)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-tag-quality-in-data-read-by-devices-indirectly/92314 "2024-06-25T12:42:08Z")
Hello, I have a question how to set Quality tag in the simplest way. I have a device - a data hub collecting data locally in the PLC from the read devices. It issues tags via OPC to SCADA, but when the device has a comm… --- ## [Date Time picker on a table in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-time-picker-on-a-table-in-perspective/75010)
**Author:** [@joseph.hahn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joseph.hahn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-time-picker-on-a-table-in-perspective/75010 "2024-06-25T10:49:09Z")
I have a table component bound to a named query in perspective. How do I integrate a date time picker on the timestamp in the table to allow the operator to filter the table with this component? --- ## [0 values after casting varchar(50) to float in named query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/0-values-after-casting-varchar-50-to-float-in-named-query/92317)
**Author:** [@Rafal\_Samoraj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rafal_Samoraj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/0-values-after-casting-varchar-50-to-float-in-named-query/92317 "2024-06-25T09:46:47Z")
Hello, In my named query I casted column ExternalLeakTestBackgroundResultmbarls which is varchar(50) to float. My column contain scientific notation of values. In SSMS it ok but in Ignition don\`t. My named query is: S… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=385) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=387)