# Ignition

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## [Item font size in item dropdown - Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/item-font-size-in-item-dropdown-vision/91290)

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**Author:** [@e.cutino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e.cutino)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/item-font-size-in-item-dropdown-vision/91290 "2024-06-07T07:30:03Z")

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I need to change Font properties (e.g. size, font) for the items (all) inside a dropbox in Vision. The "Font" property is not changing the items, indeed only the selected value/label. I already tried with html formattin…

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## [Translation manager copy/paste](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-manager-copy-paste/91484)

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**Author:** [@taglias](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taglias)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-manager-copy-paste/91484 "2024-06-07T06:24:17Z")

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In Ignition version 8.1.18 it is possible to copy rows from the translation manager and paste them to a text editor or Excel. I don't know exactly from which version, but in a site I am using version 8.1.36 and the copy…

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## [Gateway Local Time different than OS time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-local-time-different-than-os-time/90840)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-local-time-different-than-os-time/90840 "2024-06-07T01:51:04Z")

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i have GW setup in Windows SERVER 2016 , i noticed GW always one hour a head of OS time . i did restart for GW and and server as well . same issue . i ignition.config it's default setting . note: i changed the time due…

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## [Initial DB query not using passed in property's](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/initial-db-query-not-using-passed-in-propertys/91479)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Martin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/initial-db-query-not-using-passed-in-propertys/91479 "2024-06-07T00:24:41Z")

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Hi i have a pages that use Custom property's for DB query's. The query happens immediately when the page is opened but always fails because the custom property's are null and have not yet been updated. I thought if the …

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## [CirrusLink Failing to subscribe to topic | Sparkplug B, MQTT, Mosquitto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cirruslink-failing-to-subscribe-to-topic-sparkplug-b-mqtt-mosquitto/91461)

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**Author:** [@mariusscutea](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mariusscutea)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cirruslink-failing-to-subscribe-to-topic-sparkplug-b-mqtt-mosquitto/91461 "2024-06-06T23:41:28Z")

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I am running Ignition version 8.1.14. I am using CirrusClient and MQTT Engine to ingest both unformatted and Sparkplug B data. I can ingest the Sparkplug B data and it is incorrectly formatted, as expected. However, when…

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## [Unattended auto-login](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unattended-auto-login/91519)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Wood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Wood)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unattended-auto-login/91519 "2024-06-06T23:35:17Z")

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I have a web application that is not designed using Ignition. The client will log in to this separate web application using credentials. I need to display, inside of this separate web application, the Ignition dashboard …

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## [Exploring options for geolocation in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-options-for-geolocation-in-perspective/91515)

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**Author:** [@Bushmatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bushmatic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-options-for-geolocation-in-perspective/91515 "2024-06-06T23:14:57Z")

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After some reading, it sounds like Perspective's geolocation features only work in the mobile app. I downloaded Perspective workstation and confirmed I am not able to enable geolocation in there. Has anyone out there su…

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## [Connecting Siemens USInt and UInt data types with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-siemens-usint-and-uint-data-types-with-ignition/91465)

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**Author:** [@Pyrak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pyrak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-siemens-usint-and-uint-data-types-with-ignition/91465 "2024-06-06T23:11:51Z")

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Hello, Is there a way I can link USInt and UInt data types in my PLC pragram to Ignition tags.

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## [Memory Tag to count from 1 to 1200 when the action button clicked](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tag-to-count-from-1-to-1200-when-the-action-button-clicked/91462)

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**Author:** [@srinivasan\_s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srinivasan_s)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tag-to-count-from-1-to-1200-when-the-action-button-clicked/91462 "2024-06-06T23:10:55Z")

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I want the memory tag to count from 1 to 1200 when the one button is clicked in View A. This memory tag will be binded to label component in View B. I tried to execute this in memory tag, but not working, counter = sys…

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## [\[IGN-10035\] Perspective Multi-state Button Left Border Style](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-10035-perspective-multi-state-button-left-border-style/91346)

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**Author:** [@calimero100582](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/calimero100582)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-10035-perspective-multi-state-button-left-border-style/91346 "2024-06-06T22:32:59Z")

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So I am in Perspective, and I have multi-state button with a custom style with a light border, for some reason Ignition seems to force a "border-left" in the style no matter what I do, I end up with the following style …

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## [Start cell edit on event?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/start-cell-edit-on-event/91518)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Deardorff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Deardorff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/start-cell-edit-on-event/91518 "2024-06-06T21:51:21Z")

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Is there a way to cause a table cell to enter editing mode via script/event? I know you can set "allowEditOn" to have it happen when the user clicks on it, but I'd like to have it happen when the user clicks a button.

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## [Ignition Designer Launcher - Error launching application: NoSuchFileException](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-launcher-error-launching-application-nosuchfileexception/89493)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Evatt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mike_Evatt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-launcher-error-launching-application-nosuchfileexception/89493 "2024-06-06T21:49:31Z")

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I am trying to open the designer launcher, brand new system build. Getting the error message: "Error launching application: NoSuchFileException: C:\\Users\\IgnitionUser.ignition\\cache\\resources\\runtimes\\17.0.10\\bin\\serve…

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## [Dynamic tag bindings in a property expression?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-tag-bindings-in-a-property-expression/91498)

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**Author:** [@Brandon\_Burrick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_Burrick)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-tag-bindings-in-a-property-expression/91498 "2024-06-06T21:09:30Z")

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I have an indicator for a conveyor. it uses 3 different tags from the plc to drive various states. I tried to create an expression that grabs the name of the component to dynamically change the names of these tags so tha…

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## [Bulk Edit of Property Bindings Using Python](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bulk-edit-of-property-bindings-using-python/91514)

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**Author:** [@jeffrey.minton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeffrey.minton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bulk-edit-of-property-bindings-using-python/91514 "2024-06-06T20:18:42Z")

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I am needing to edit many indirect tag bindings on many windows in my project. I need to do this so that I can change the tag provider depending on the line being managed at the time. Im am wondering if anyone is aware …

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## [Timer Function in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-function-in-perspective/91511)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Frazier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Peter_Frazier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-function-in-perspective/91511 "2024-06-06T19:58:29Z")

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When a tag value changes, I need an image component to become visible. After five seconds, I need it to turn off. Please help!

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## [Missing data source connection on a query tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-data-source-connection-on-a-query-tag/91454)

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**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-data-source-connection-on-a-query-tag/91454 "2024-06-06T17:28:19Z")

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I have a table, using an SQL Query binding from a newly created DB connection for a new project. Basic SELECT WHERE query, works fine. I created a Tag, and want to use the same data source connection, but it is not in …

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## [Anyone connect to Quickbase?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-connect-to-quickbase/91509)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-connect-to-quickbase/91509 "2024-06-06T19:23:12Z")

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Looking at a new project, customer uses Quickbase. Looks like there is a JBDC so it hopefully should be possible - Quickbase JDBC Driver | Easily Connect to Live Quickbase Data Just wanted to see if anyone has connecte…

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## [Change script not running on view embedded in table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-script-not-running-on-view-embedded-in-table/91507)

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**Author:** [@Tyler\_Dolan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Dolan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-script-not-running-on-view-embedded-in-table/91507 "2024-06-06T19:14:10Z")

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I have a view with a text field that I have embedded into a table. The text field has a change script that calls system.perspective.print(). If I'm in preview mode in the editor for the view itself and I type in the text…

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## [Cross Platform Gateway Restore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cross-platform-gateway-restore/91505)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_M)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cross-platform-gateway-restore/91505 "2024-06-06T18:45:20Z")

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I am attempting to work on an ignition project that utilizes Ubuntu 22.04.04 server. I continually get a Jar signature error when trying to launch the designer and none of the workarounds I have seen have worked. As it …

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## [Modbus Holding Register Address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-holding-register-address/91367)

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**Author:** [@Emmanuel\_Akinwale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emmanuel_Akinwale)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-holding-register-address/91367 "2024-06-06T18:41:38Z")

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Hello, I'm currently facing some challenges with addressing holding registers in Modbus communication within the Ignition SCADA software. I've been working with the official Modbus specification, but I'm running into is…

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## [\[Tag Groups\] "Is Leased" set to false](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-groups-is-leased-set-to-false/50992)

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**Author:** [@Davide3i](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Davide3i)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-groups-is-leased-set-to-false/50992 "2024-06-06T17:41:17Z")

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Hello. I’m trying to debug the Tag Groups which have been configured in Leased mode. When I check their Executions counters, they’re still queried every 1 second, even if they’re not on screen. Why Is Leased columns…

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## [Script work in script console but not work from from button perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-work-in-script-console-but-not-work-from-from-button-perspective/91497)

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**Author:** [@MAYUR\_GHUGE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MAYUR_GHUGE)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-work-in-script-console-but-not-work-from-from-button-perspective/91497 "2024-06-06T17:35:52Z")

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i am using following code in script console, script work in console fine, but not work from button (basically its user Guide for operation) ''' Import necessary modules from java.awt import Color from javax.swing imp…

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## [Easy Chart Y axis label orientation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-y-axis-label-orientation/90463)

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**Author:** [@Emile\_Laplante](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emile_Laplante)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-y-axis-label-orientation/90463 "2024-06-06T17:31:56Z")

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Hi, Is it possible in ignition vision to change Y axis label orientation of easy chart? I'd like it to be horizontal rather than vertical since they run into each other when I get a lot of subplots: Thank you!

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## [Set User Security Pin Through Gateway Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-user-security-pin-through-gateway-script/89834)

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**Author:** [@Ted\_Schlepuetz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ted_Schlepuetz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/set-user-security-pin-through-gateway-script/89834 "2024-06-06T16:55:50Z")

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Is there a method for setting the user's security pin through scripting? We are able to add the users to a user source and set their information but would also like to set the security pin. We are using version 8.1.38

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## [\[BUG\]Project tree collapses after overriding inherited View](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-project-tree-collapses-after-overriding-inherited-view/77048)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-project-tree-collapses-after-overriding-inherited-view/77048 "2024-06-06T16:49:10Z")

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v8.1.30 It looks like it collapses, expands for half a second, then collapses again, so perhaps a timing issue? Very frustrating regardless :frowning:

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## [Sql Express 2019 Database Connection issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-express-2019-database-connection-issue/91495)

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**Author:** [@Conor\_Murphy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Conor_Murphy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-express-2019-database-connection-issue/91495 "2024-06-06T16:31:42Z")

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Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory (The driver could not establish a secure connection to SQL Server by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. Error: "Unexpected rethrowing".) This is 2019 sql express instanc…

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## [Order table column headers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/order-table-column-headers/25383)

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**Author:** [@georgia.webber](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/georgia.webber)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/order-table-column-headers/25383 "2023-12-05T04:24:19Z")

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Is there any way to stop table headers in Perspective from sorting alphabetically? The order I have in my ‘data’ for the table is Location, Name, Time, Status, Active. However, when I view it on the web browser the head…

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## [How do you interpret Tag Group Export Json](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-interpret-tag-group-export-json/91491)

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**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-interpret-tag-group-export-json/91491 "2024-06-06T15:52:54Z")

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I have exported many tag groups, and wanted to review it with the team. When I look at the Json (list of object), one object for each tag group. Some objects have 3 members, others more.. How do you interpret this? wh…

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## [Math Floor Scripting Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/math-floor-scripting-issues/91488)

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**Author:** [@ColeS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ColeS)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/math-floor-scripting-issues/91488 "2024-06-06T15:49:11Z")

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I have a script that I have the math.ceil() instruction working in yet I cannot get math.floor() to work. Does anyone know why? Using a label with the expression I was able to use just floor to get the values I want but …

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## [Hourly Chart with Single Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hourly-chart-with-single-tag/91434)

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**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Aguiar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Stephanie_Aguiar)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hourly-chart-with-single-tag/91434 "2024-06-06T15:13:20Z")

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I need some support with this. I have a hourly chart I would like scripted. I want so that it has live data within its time frames but once that time frame is done it remains in the last value of that time frame. I have …

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