# Ignition

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## [Ignition Perspective TimeSeriesChart bar display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-timeserieschart-bar-display/35902)

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**Author:** [@samuel.houriez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/samuel.houriez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-timeserieschart-bar-display/35902 "2024-04-16T18:57:03Z")

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Good morning all, I’m trying to create a TimeSeriesChart graph on the bar data right now. My data comes from a query grouping them by 10 min range. When I’m in line mode, everything is fine, but when I activate bar mo…

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## [History Tag Provider Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-provider-security/46896)

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**Author:** [@dpitzer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dpitzer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-provider-security/46896 "2024-04-16T18:39:38Z")

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How can I limit access to a History Tag Provider via Roles and/or Security Level? I noticed that when interacting with History providers, there does not seem to be any respect for the level of access that user has to th…

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## [Perspective Stacked Bar Chart - TimeSeriesChart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-stacked-bar-chart-timeserieschart/88884)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Hrynciw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert_Hrynciw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-stacked-bar-chart-timeserieschart/88884 "2024-04-16T18:33:27Z")

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Good morning all, I am attempting to use the TimeSeriesChart as a stacked bar chart in Ignition Perspective. I have linked my data as a query with a json return and it seems to be picking it up; however, the data is jus…

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## [\[BUG\] Numeric Text Field's animated box while writing value doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-numeric-text-fields-animated-box-while-writing-value-doesnt-work/88913)

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**Author:** [@Akshay\_Pimple](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Akshay_Pimple)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-numeric-text-fields-animated-box-while-writing-value-doesnt-work/88913 "2024-04-16T18:30:58Z")

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Hi All, I have a Numeric text field's Maximum and Minimum properties when are binded with any property or tag for getting values from them, the numeric text field while writing the value to the tag doesn't show the anim…

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## [Gateway backup/restore doesn't restore anything](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-backup-restore-doesnt-restore-anything/88907)

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**Author:** [@Titus\_Lepic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Titus_Lepic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-backup-restore-doesnt-restore-anything/88907 "2024-04-16T17:39:50Z")

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I'm preparing to upgrade our production server from 7.9.21 to 8.1.39. We have a test server that was running 7.9.4. My intent is to upgrade the test server to 8.1, then restore a backup of the production server to the te…

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## [In Ignition Perspective, one of my clients has following requirement as per 21CFR standard. I am not sure if this is possible](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-ignition-perspective-one-of-my-clients-has-following-requirement-as-per-21cfr-standard-i-am-not-sure-if-this-is-possible/88866)

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**Author:** [@tarun\_kapure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tarun_kapure)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-ignition-perspective-one-of-my-clients-has-following-requirement-as-per-21cfr-standard-i-am-not-sure-if-this-is-possible/88866 "2024-04-16T17:21:15Z")

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• Only admin will access to start the application. • The application started will not be shut down unless admin shot downs with his/her user name and password. • Once application started it will show current logged use…

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## [Null property at initial loading of a view](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/null-property-at-initial-loading-of-a-view/88850)

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**Author:** [@tupanaster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tupanaster)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/null-property-at-initial-loading-of-a-view/88850 "2024-04-16T17:05:55Z")

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Hi I have a setup like this. An expression structure binding to custom properties that are constants. When running a script after those bindings I get an error of having None values as inputs. After some seconds tho…

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## [Easy Chart Realtime issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-realtime-issues/88909)

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**Author:** [@EnviQ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EnviQ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-realtime-issues/88909 "2024-04-16T17:00:39Z")

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Hi everyone. I have this Easy Chart in Realtime mode, when I open the window it takes about 3 to 5 seconds to show the data. Here is how it looks when I open the window with the chart: What I´m trying to achieve is …

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## [Sort Perspective Components in Project Browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-perspective-components-in-project-browser/88902)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_Myers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joshua_Myers)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-perspective-components-in-project-browser/88902 "2024-04-16T16:27:31Z")

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Good morning, Does anyone know if there is a way to sort all of your components in the Project Browser in Persepective? I have a large overview view built in a coordinate container and it would be nice if as I renamed m…

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## [Printing barcode to Zebra printer with Zebra API](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-barcode-to-zebra-printer-with-zebra-api/72549)

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**Author:** [@Shamsil\_Arefin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shamsil_Arefin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-barcode-to-zebra-printer-with-zebra-api/72549 "2023-04-18T00:01:57Z")

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How can I get the Zebra API installed under ignition? Tried the jars in your Ignition gateway’s ../lib/core/common and restart. Got error from the LicenseManager.

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## [Visibility of containers in Ignition Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visibility-of-containers-in-ignition-vision/88901)

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**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visibility-of-containers-in-ignition-vision/88901 "2024-04-16T15:31:06Z")

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Hello! How is possible for me to see the different pages or containers inside an Vision Window, it seem the pages on the top cover the ones under on the Project Browser, so I can´t check the actual design of them. Than…

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## [Python funtion to hash passwords for igntion user database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-funtion-to-hash-passwords-for-igntion-user-database/88879)

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**Author:** [@Sebastiaan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sebastiaan)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-funtion-to-hash-passwords-for-igntion-user-database/88879 "2024-04-16T15:05:13Z")

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Hi, Im trying to insert new users in the igntion userdatabase that is managed externally. Now i'm writing a query in a script (python - perspective) and now i need to enter the password wich is hashed in some way (custo…

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## [Passing objects to a project script does not work. It must be passed as a string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-objects-to-a-project-script-does-not-work-it-must-be-passed-as-a-string/88892)

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**Author:** [@Gaurav\_Pandey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav_Pandey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-objects-to-a-project-script-does-not-work-it-must-be-passed-as-a-string/88892 "2024-04-16T14:54:38Z")

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Passing objects to a project script does not work. It must be passed as a string. In the Gateway Tag Change Scripts, I wanted to write this tag\_path = str(event.tagPath) tag\_values = system.tag.readBlocking(tag\_path)\[0…

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## [RE for Security Research Allowed?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/re-for-security-research-allowed/88898)

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**Author:** [@Adnan\_Khan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adnan_Khan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/re-for-security-research-allowed/88898 "2024-04-16T14:50:20Z")

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Hi, I am wondering if security researchers are allowed to reverse engineer Ignition to look for vulnerabilities (and responsibly disclose if found). The ToS says no, but https://security.inductiveautomation.com/ mentions…

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## [Read Excel file from Perspective upload component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-excel-file-from-perspective-upload-component/88888)

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**Author:** [@jakned](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jakned)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-excel-file-from-perspective-upload-component/88888 "2024-04-16T14:35:53Z")

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Hi, based on other thread on this forum, I tried to implement excel reading capabilities to my project. Below is a part of my code which works fine: def get\_workbook(file\_path): # type: (str) -\> Workbook """Get …

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## [Font does not update via style customizer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-does-not-update-via-style-customizer/88893)

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**Author:** [@Yvain17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yvain17)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-does-not-update-via-style-customizer/88893 "2024-04-16T14:00:45Z")

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Hello, I have a template that is a single button for a numeric keypad I made. The button displays the current value of operator entered setpoints. I created a custom property called "fontSize" on the button which I bind…

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## [Transaction Groups Stopped Execution](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-stopped-execution/53777)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Woodroffe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Woodroffe)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-groups-stopped-execution/53777 "2024-04-03T12:03:12Z")

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Hi, We are running Ignition Version 8.1.7 and have just had an issue with all the Transaction Groups failing to update at the ‘Next execution’ time. Info at time of fault; Ignition Version: 8.1.7 (Licensed) Module Ve…

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## [Ignition edge - Siemens S7-1500 certificates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-siemens-s7-1500-certificates/88869)

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**Author:** [@Richard\_Giske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Richard_Giske)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-siemens-s7-1500-certificates/88869 "2024-04-16T13:20:31Z")

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Got a Ignition Edge, communicating with a Siemens S7-1500 as a OPC client connection. When I added the siemens client, I marked it as "Trust Certificate", and using the security mode/policys. I saw the certificate ge…

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## [JXBrowserUtil Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jxbrowserutil-error/88852)

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**Author:** [@Austin\_Bae](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Austin_Bae)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jxbrowserutil-error/88852 "2024-04-16T13:06:47Z")

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Hi, I was not able to see Perspective for a project in one gateway even though I was able to see Perspective in a different gateway. Upon further inspection, I found that I was getting a JXBrowserUtil error saying the p…

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## [Server time is correct but tag time is not](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-time-is-correct-but-tag-time-is-not/52457)

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**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-time-is-correct-but-tag-time-is-not/52457 "2024-04-16T13:02:12Z")

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My server is set to central time, say 8am but the tag in the ignition software is reading an hour ahead, 9am. what can cause this?

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## [1 Project - Multiple Connected Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/1-project-multiple-connected-devices/88743)

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**Author:** [@Pat\_Cunningham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat_Cunningham)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/1-project-multiple-connected-devices/88743 "2024-04-16T11:49:13Z")

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How can I use one project on multiple tools with different PLC's?

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## [Delay in script execution on the OnChange feature](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delay-in-script-execution-on-the-onchange-feature/88865)

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**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delay-in-script-execution-on-the-onchange-feature/88865 "2024-04-16T11:46:54Z")

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Hello, I am using the OnChange option in the tag configuration to perform certain operations when a tag value changes. When the tag changes I perform for example a write to another tag using system.tag.writeBlocking(pat…

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## [Best way to send an email to all users with a certain role?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-send-an-email-to-all-users-with-a-certain-role/86550)

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**Author:** [@Brandon\_Peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_Peterson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-send-an-email-to-all-users-with-a-certain-role/86550 "2024-04-16T10:54:05Z")

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I'd like to send an html email to all users with a specific role, similarly to how you'd email a report: The scripting library doesn't seem to have a way to specify an Address Source like this for the system.net.send…

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## [IBH Link S7++ connect to ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ibh-link-s7-connect-to-ignition/88499)

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**Author:** [@Molnar\_Bence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Molnar_Bence)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ibh-link-s7-connect-to-ignition/88499 "2024-04-16T08:37:36Z")

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Hi guys, I would like to connect the VIPA PLC (Vipa 315-2ag12) to Ignition with IHB Link S7++. The IBH Link is all default settings just the IP address is different. In the network I can ping this IP address, but the …

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## [Alarm Journal in perspective is not showing any data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-in-perspective-is-not-showing-any-data/34281)

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**Author:** [@beaudoin.stephane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/beaudoin.stephane)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-in-perspective-is-not-showing-any-data/34281 "2024-04-16T07:00:02Z")

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Hi, I am trying to use the alarm journal component in perspective. The alarm status table works well but the alarm journal shows nothing at all. I configured the alarm journal within the gateway, set up alarms in the ala…

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## [Click on the Reload button of the Power Chart component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-on-the-reload-button-of-the-power-chart-component/64379)

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**Author:** [@gerardopignatiello96](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gerardopignatiello96)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/click-on-the-reload-button-of-the-power-chart-component/64379 "2024-04-15T22:14:58Z")

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I would need to click on the Reload button of the Power Chart component automatically after I launched the view, is it possible to do it ? Greatings Gerardo

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## [Coordinate Container in Percent Mode Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinate-container-in-percent-mode-issues/88844)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Shin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brian_Shin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinate-container-in-percent-mode-issues/88844 "2024-04-15T21:12:33Z")

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Hello, I have a coordinate container I've been developing my project in. I have a template that our customer wants us to use. They are all embedded views within my project. I've checked each one and they are flex contai…

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## [Expression Variable tag paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-variable-tag-paths/88849)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Craig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Craig)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-variable-tag-paths/88849 "2024-04-15T20:23:50Z")

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I am in the process of making my project UDT (Had the project working correctly and now I am just setting it up for multiple machines) and having the whole project work dynamically based on the machine number that is run…

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## [Device connection to remote desktop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-to-remote-desktop/88842)

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**Author:** [@Faz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-to-remote-desktop/88842 "2024-04-15T19:15:33Z")

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Hi, bit of a vague question: I’m trying to connect a device to a server setup in the cloud. I have Remote Desktop connection and I’m able to setup the server and access the ignition server through my PC. For a trial, I w…

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## [MQTT - Scale Out Architecture](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-scale-out-architecture/88630)

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**Author:** [@Mariano\_Cepeda](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mariano_Cepeda)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-scale-out-architecture/88630 "2024-04-15T18:43:20Z")

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Hi guys, We are currently running a scale out architecture process, but I have certain doubts: We already could communicate the tag providers from the Backend to the Front End, also we know that We need to have connecti…

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