# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=466 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 467 --- ## [Extract substrings from string (parsing expression to get all tag references within)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extract-substrings-from-string-parsing-expression-to-get-all-tag-references-within/86906)
**Author:** [@David\_Nicks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Nicks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extract-substrings-from-string-parsing-expression-to-get-all-tag-references-within/86906 "2024-03-06T16:47:52Z")
I'm using system.tag.getConfiguration() to get the expression out of an expression tag. From this, I want to extract a list of all the tags referenced in the expression. For example, if the expression is {\[.\]../FolderA/… --- ## [Perspective popup view loses SVG gradients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-popup-view-loses-svg-gradients/86050)
**Author:** [@kcarter8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcarter8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-popup-view-loses-svg-gradients/86050 "2024-03-06T15:57:22Z")
Maybe I'm using Perspective Incorrectly but I've noticed that when I have a gradient fill that's on a SVG in a view and use it on a popup window that it losses the gradient and just becomes a flat color typically a… --- ## [Read how many alarms active in to the Provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-how-many-alarms-active-in-to-the-provider/86908)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Antony\_Zoc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christian_Antony_Zoc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-how-many-alarms-active-in-to-the-provider/86908 "2024-03-06T15:56:16Z")
Hi, I want to create a label where the quantity of active alarms present in the project with "Example" provider is read. The script I attach presents me with all the alarms that are present and active in the Gateway (t… --- ## [Vision - HTML tag causing multi-line text 'movement'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-html-tag-causing-multi-line-text-movement/86894)
**Author:** [@kcui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcui)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-html-tag-causing-multi-line-text-movement/86894 "2024-03-06T14:56:18Z")
I'm using \\ on several components in my Vision project to let text center and wrap where they would otherwise run off the component. I've noticed that on these components, when a screen is loading, the text… --- ## [Writing to OPC-UA server memory JSON tag from OPC-UA Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-opc-ua-server-memory-json-tag-from-opc-ua-client/55950)
**Author:** [@edward.fowler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.fowler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-opc-ua-server-memory-json-tag-from-opc-ua-client/55950 "2022-02-09T21:36:13Z")
I’ve successfully exposed my gateways tags to and external OPC-UA client. I can read everything. I can write values to memory Integer and String tags from the client. However, I can’t write to a memory JSON tag from t… --- ## [Show a failed OPC Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-a-failed-opc-connection/86879)
**Author:** [@O\_E](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/O_E)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-a-failed-opc-connection/86879 "2024-03-06T13:13:42Z")
Hi Are there any way of zeroing values with a broken OPC connection ? Im playing around with a PLC with OPC-UA and Ignition Perspective. I see the values in the UDTs and OPC-UA but when i disconnect the PLC the "old" … --- ## [Running external python and Bash linux scripts from Ignition and handling the returned values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-external-python-and-bash-linux-scripts-from-ignition-and-handling-the-returned-values/86877)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-external-python-and-bash-linux-scripts-from-ignition-and-handling-the-returned-values/86877 "2024-03-06T13:04:58Z")
Hello I would like to run an external Bash script in Ignition. This is to be used to save the Ignition bacup to the cloud. Backups periodically create themselves on the disk, however, it depends on their continuous savi… --- ## [How to open a new client by scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-a-new-client-by-scripting/86868)
**Author:** [@Ling\_Zhu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ling_Zhu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-a-new-client-by-scripting/86868 "2024-03-06T12:54:30Z")
In 7.9, i can use the following script to open a new client from my current client. But this script can't work when both our clients upgrade to 8.1. So is there a way to fulfill this function in 8.1? --- ## [Ignition Image view in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-image-view-in-perspective/86757)
**Author:** [@Tokyo\_mht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tokyo_mht)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-image-view-in-perspective/86757 "2024-03-06T06:52:39Z")
I Used file Upload component in perspective, after uploading in the same view, if I click on preview button it should show uploaded image .I tried passing event.file.getBytes() data to Image source, but I am getting e… --- ## [Numeric Entry Field labeled border](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-entry-field-labeled-border/77009)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Ali)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-entry-field-labeled-border/77009 "2024-03-06T09:59:54Z")
Hello, I would like to know if there is anyway to make Numeric Entry Field (perspective component) border style labeled (have text or label in the border itself like Vision Numeric Text Field component with Line Border t… --- ## [Titled borders in perspective for text field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/titled-borders-in-perspective-for-text-field/86839)
**Author:** [@Eagel007](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eagel007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/titled-borders-in-perspective-for-text-field/86839 "2024-03-06T09:48:10Z")
Are there a way to get label name on top of border for text and numerical field components in perspective? --- ## [Same tag group on execution and historical mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/same-tag-group-on-execution-and-historical-mode/86875)
**Author:** [@siim\_suitslepp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/siim_suitslepp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/same-tag-group-on-execution-and-historical-mode/86875 "2024-03-06T08:09:11Z")
Hello, I have been wondering if the following is correct, when you are using the same tag group like 1h for query tag execution and the same tag group on historical mode. Is it possible that query takes longer time like… --- ## [system.alarm.queryJournal does not return associated alarm data and label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-queryjournal-does-not-return-associated-alarm-data-and-label/54190)
**Author:** [@steMos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steMos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-queryjournal-does-not-return-associated-alarm-data-and-label/54190 "2024-03-06T07:15:06Z")
Hello, I’ve tried to use system.alarm.queryJournal to retrieve associated alarm data (that I’ve checked is in the database) and also the label of the alarm (dynamically built, present in the db as well). However it see… --- ## [Method to customize row or cell background color when using a dataset on perspective table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/method-to-customize-row-or-cell-background-color-when-using-a-dataset-on-perspective-table/86871)
**Author:** [@ltoscano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ltoscano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/method-to-customize-row-or-cell-background-color-when-using-a-dataset-on-perspective-table/86871 "2024-03-06T06:11:47Z")
Hello Everyone, Fairly new to perspective still. I have a table where the data source is fixed - I.E. I manually added an array object to the data prop. Since there's only 8 rows it's a pretty straightforward thing, and… --- ## [Trouble with faulted transaction groups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-with-faulted-transaction-groups/86869)
**Author:** [@ltoscano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ltoscano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-with-faulted-transaction-groups/86869 "2024-03-06T04:27:42Z")
Hello Everyone, I'm new to using transaction groups and have begun playing around with the block group type. I can get a simple block transaction group up and going just fine. But then as I try new things for example I … --- ## [Perspective: How to format parts of a Label differently?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-to-format-parts-of-a-label-differently/40459)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-how-to-format-parts-of-a-label-differently/40459 "2024-03-05T23:57:27Z")
Is it possible to format a Label differently throughout the text? e.g. to make words italic or bold? The fox jumped over the chicken --- ## [System.dnp function not working when device name is on variable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-dnp-function-not-working-when-device-name-is-on-variable/86860)
**Author:** [@ahad99.shalwani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahad99.shalwani)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-dnp-function-not-working-when-device-name-is-on-variable/86860 "2024-03-05T22:45:28Z")
I am trying to use system.dnp.demandpoll function but is showing error when I enter variable. With direct string format it works like directly in double qoutes. Tag (Memory-String) that I am reading: This is script o… --- ## [Reporting - Per Page Total?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-per-page-total/86858)
**Author:** [@wbaker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wbaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-per-page-total/86858 "2024-03-05T22:43:57Z")
Hey guys, Has anyone created a per page total in a Report using the table component? We have a monthly report that generates 8-10 pages and for each page we require a total for a column of data. So far, we can create a… --- ## [Problems launching MacOS clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-launching-macos-clients/86849)
**Author:** [@karl1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karl1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problems-launching-macos-clients/86849 "2024-03-05T22:04:13Z")
I thought we had moved beyond this: (In case image doesn't work: " Designer Launcher.app” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software") --- ## [Restoring gateway's backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restoring-gateways-backup/86857)
**Author:** [@wakaguaka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wakaguaka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restoring-gateways-backup/86857 "2024-03-05T21:22:52Z")
Hello community, I have installed a new instance (ignition-8.1.37-windows-64-installer) on my machine in order to load a customer's backup. During the installation of this new instance, I configured a different gateway… --- ## [Issue getting label of alarm?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-getting-label-of-alarm/86850)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-getting-label-of-alarm/86850 "2024-03-05T21:06:50Z")
Using 8.1.26. Was helping a coworker create a report of alarms similar to from my post from a few years back - Creating report from alarm data - getting user who acknowledged alarm and when? - Ignition - Inductive Auto… --- ## [Alarm Tag Value Stuck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-tag-value-stuck/46887)
**Author:** [@kevin.jones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevin.jones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-tag-value-stuck/46887 "2024-03-05T19:32:02Z")
Hi, we just setup a new system for monitoring silo fill levels and looking to add some alarms to some of the process values. Most things one of the standard alarm mode settings takes care of it, but I wanted to set an al… --- ## [SQL Update Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-update-help/86837)
**Author:** [@John\_Williams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_Williams)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-update-help/86837 "2024-03-05T19:25:21Z")
I don't understand where i need to put the Where clause in my SQL update script. This is on an action performed script on a button and i created this from an Insert script that works. I can Insert and Delete from the tab… --- ## [Write time to third party opc server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-time-to-third-party-opc-server/86767)
**Author:** [@erik.forsgren](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erik.forsgren)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-time-to-third-party-opc-server/86767 "2024-03-05T18:52:30Z")
Hi! I have a question regarding writing tags to third-party opc server like Kepserver, ABB 800xA and similar. I have script that does a system.tag.writeblocking call with 89 tags in the list. The function call returns … --- ## [Alternative to sleep](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternative-to-sleep/86843)
**Author:** [@Thiago\_Vilela](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thiago_Vilela)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alternative-to-sleep/86843 "2024-03-05T18:35:49Z")
Hello everyone, I think this topic is already discussed before, but I can't find the right answer, I hope someone can help me. I have a script that I turn on to be visible in the label component for 5 sec to let the use… --- ## [How to bind a component to tags dynamically?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-bind-a-component-to-tags-dynamically/86844)
**Author:** [@Ben522326](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben522326)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-bind-a-component-to-tags-dynamically/86844 "2024-03-05T18:25:28Z")
Hello! I'm new to ignition and haven't been able to find exactly what I'm looking for so figured I'd ask here.... I have a table that contains a list of machines that is populated by an API call. In this table I have an… --- ## [Dynamic image embedding and display from SQL Query using transform](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-embedding-and-display-from-sql-query-using-transform/86817)
**Author:** [@Aron\_Grzywaczewski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aron_Grzywaczewski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-embedding-and-display-from-sql-query-using-transform/86817 "2024-03-05T18:24:36Z")
Hi All, I want to test the following concept. I have a database table with the images stored in a column as bytestream. I want to be able to return the images from the database into ignition table, but I want to displ… --- ## [Archiving variables - protection against database overflow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/archiving-variables-protection-against-database-overflow/86811)
**Author:** [@grzegorz.kaczmarczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grzegorz.kaczmarczyk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/archiving-variables-protection-against-database-overflow/86811 "2024-03-05T17:00:17Z")
Is there a setting in Ignition to prevent database overflow, when you are saving tags in historian? --- ## [How to add search bar object in a vision module?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-search-bar-object-in-a-vision-module/86808)
**Author:** [@Govind\_Suthar1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Govind_Suthar1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-search-bar-object-in-a-vision-module/86808 "2024-03-05T16:56:32Z")
Hello, I want to create a search bar text field object in vision. I have added multiple machine screen buttons So, when I type a machine name into the search text field, the search bar shows a button with the same name… --- ## [Timeseries Data Invalid Key Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeseries-data-invalid-key-issue/86825)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Rieger1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shawn_Rieger1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeseries-data-invalid-key-issue/86825 "2024-03-05T16:41:28Z")
Morning! I have the following data in my time-series chart. The chart works. It seems to plot without issues; however, all my keys throw an invalid key error. I'm assuming this is due to the brackets, but this should … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=465) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=467)