# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=474 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 475 --- ## [Anyone able and willing to give me a quick video-call intro into Ignition? (Willing to promise to work an Open-Source Apache PLC4X driver package in exchange)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-able-and-willing-to-give-me-a-quick-video-call-intro-into-ignition-willing-to-promise-to-work-an-open-source-apache-plc4x-driver-package-in-exchange/85623)
**Author:** [@christofer.dutz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christofer.dutz)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-able-and-willing-to-give-me-a-quick-video-call-intro-into-ignition-willing-to-promise-to-work-an-open-source-apache-plc4x-driver-package-in-exchange/85623 "2024-02-26T10:32:31Z")
Hi all, I am currently working on building a module for an Apache IoTDB-based Tag-Historian module. However I am completely new to Ignition and struggling a bit with some of the concepts (Like I have to add my S7 device… --- ## [Help With Understanding Implementing Cookies in Perspective Project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-understanding-implementing-cookies-in-perspective-project/69436)
**Author:** [@alex.chmelka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.chmelka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-understanding-implementing-cookies-in-perspective-project/69436 "2024-02-26T09:57:31Z")
I should start by saying I'm still getting used to Perspective/Web development, so maybe this isn't particularly difficult, but any help would be appreciated. We have a project that involves scanning UUIDs around our fa… --- ## [Getting CIP Data (CPU Utilisation N Temperature from a Stratix](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-cip-data-cpu-utilisation-n-temperature-from-a-stratix/86329)
**Author:** [@Jean-Marc\_Bissonnett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jean-Marc_Bissonnett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-cip-data-cpu-utilisation-n-temperature-from-a-stratix/86329 "2024-02-26T00:47:20Z")
Hello everyone, I would like to know if there is a way trough Ignition to get CIP data from a Stratix 5700 and copy it back into a tag of a CLX. I have the stratix in my modules tree, but the temperature and CPU utilisa… --- ## [Translations for dynamic bindings, alarm display paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translations-for-dynamic-bindings-alarm-display-paths/86323)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translations-for-dynamic-bindings-alarm-display-paths/86323 "2024-02-25T18:59:40Z")
Hello All, Developing a perspective application in 8.1.37 for a customer outside of US and need multi-language support. Are there any plans in the works for a tool to generate alarm display path strings for entry and tr… --- ## [Powerchart script transformation over historical values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-script-transformation-over-historical-values/86321)
**Author:** [@Jorge\_G](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jorge_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerchart-script-transformation-over-historical-values/86321 "2024-02-25T18:37:46Z")
Hi! Im working on a view which contains only a powerchart where i want to display some historical data but before showing the data i want to apply some operations to. Im passing as expresion (where i'll be adding the par… --- ## [Dynamic accordion perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-accordion-perspective/86317)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Cheron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steven_Cheron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-accordion-perspective/86317 "2024-02-25T17:57:23Z")
Hello, I have a table "Categories" in a database, I would like each category to create a new section in the accordion. But it doesn't works. I have tried to copy the structure of one section in custom, and then duplica… --- ## [Reverse Proxy with subpath instead of subdomain](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reverse-proxy-with-subpath-instead-of-subdomain/58596)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reverse-proxy-with-subpath-instead-of-subdomain/58596 "2024-02-25T15:21:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been experimenting with a Reverse Proxy (Traefik) and been succesful in placing my whole gateway in a sudomain (http://ignition.mydomain.com). The Reverse Proxy handles the TLS and automatically redire… --- ## [Best Way to Initialize Empty DataSet with Column Types](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-initialize-empty-dataset-with-column-types/86316)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_Peterson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-initialize-empty-dataset-with-column-types/86316 "2024-02-24T23:34:19Z")
What's the best way to create an empty DataSet with the column types set? Possible ideas myDataset = system.dataset.toDataSet(\['intCol', 'strCol'\], \[\[1, 'a'\]\]) myDataset = system.dataset.clearDataset(myDataset) myData… --- ## [Query Error: GatewayException: Unknown SQL type: 2003 caused by SQLException: Unknown SQL type: 2003](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-error-gatewayexception-unknown-sql-type-2003-caused-by-sqlexception-unknown-sql-type-2003/86308)
**Author:** [@Oscar\_Simon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Oscar_Simon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-error-gatewayexception-unknown-sql-type-2003-caused-by-sqlexception-unknown-sql-type-2003/86308 "2024-02-24T15:35:12Z")
I've encountered an issue while running a query, and I'm receiving the following error: GatewayException: Unknown SQL type: 2003, caused by SQLException: Unknown SQL type: 2003. My database is Postgres, and I'm unsure if… --- ## [Securing Tags in Tag Browser from Multiple Users](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/securing-tags-in-tag-browser-from-multiple-users/27878)
**Author:** [@karthikeyyans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karthikeyyans)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/securing-tags-in-tag-browser-from-multiple-users/27878 "2024-02-24T13:52:56Z")
Hello, We have multiple teams accessing Ignition Designer for building custom applications. Is there a way to secure tags in Tag Browser based on teams/role? because Accidental deletion of tags folder by a team affects … --- ## [How can I export table data in pdf format in perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-export-table-data-in-pdf-format-in-perspective/86237)
**Author:** [@Disha\_Anand](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Disha_Anand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-export-table-data-in-pdf-format-in-perspective/86237 "2024-02-24T12:35:52Z")
I currently have my data in html format while it gets dowloaded.But how can I get it in PDF format while downloading it. Here is my code to download the table data in html format. table = self.parent.parent.getChild(… --- ## [Bind DataSet to a Label component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-dataset-to-a-label-component/86305)
**Author:** [@Henrol\_Jeo\_Gutierrez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henrol_Jeo_Gutierrez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bind-dataset-to-a-label-component/86305 "2024-02-24T09:47:47Z")
Hi I wonder if this is possible, I have a Named Queries that return 1R x 13C dataset. This is the sample returned Data: What I want is to bind for example the sku\_code value to my Label and all other info, but I do… --- ## [Required password for user/role](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/required-password-for-user-role/86280)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Niemi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brad_Niemi1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/required-password-for-user-role/86280 "2024-02-24T07:03:20Z")
Trying to set up some users on a vision project but the new user option requires a password. Is there a work around? running ver 8.1.37 --- ## [Status Chart Color and Text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-color-and-text/18877)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-color-and-text/18877 "2024-02-24T05:08:35Z")
i am looking for some guidance to create Status Chart present Machine status with different color code with Description . i tried with Ignition Status Chart but can't add description to the bar also limit color . Tha… --- ## [Gateway Time Zone Off by 1 hour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-time-zone-off-by-1-hour/86295)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-time-zone-off-by-1-hour/86295 "2024-02-24T04:42:43Z")
I have an installation where the Host OS timezone is correct, but the Ignition Gateway time is 1 hour behind. I cannot find a timezone attribute in the ignition.conf file. How would I go about adding the timezone for M… --- ## [Bidirectional SQL binding firing too soon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bidirectional-sql-binding-firing-too-soon/28953)
**Author:** [@Sanderd17](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sanderd17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bidirectional-sql-binding-firing-too-soon/28953 "2024-02-23T23:18:18Z")
I thought the "Update query" on a bidirectional component binding was only fired when the user actually updated the component. I defined such a binding on a popup calendar component, and suddenly noticed a date on an or… --- ## [LED Display / Value too large for Display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/led-display-value-too-large-for-display/86273)
**Author:** [@Coleman\_Dudley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Coleman_Dudley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/led-display-value-too-large-for-display/86273 "2024-02-23T22:29:05Z")
All, I'm using a LED display in Perspective. The actual value is being cut off by the display not being large enough. How do I fix this? Thanks, C --- ## [Tag that reads HTTP periodically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-that-reads-http-periodically/86296)
**Author:** [@pbg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-that-reads-http-periodically/86296 "2024-02-23T22:10:55Z")
Hi! I have API's and essentially want a tag version to represent a piece of data from each one. Lets say all my API's have a dint and I want to assign that dint to a tag every few seconds or so, which is easy enough to d… --- ## [Template Canvas Layout Constraints](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-layout-constraints/86287)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-layout-constraints/86287 "2024-02-23T22:06:51Z")
Are there directions for how to use this property? The default is ins 0, fill - whatever that means. I would like to be able to set up the template to maintain the aspect ratio and center itself in the available space w… --- ## [Trouble launching Vision developer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-launching-vision-developer/86281)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Niemi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brad_Niemi1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-launching-vision-developer/86281 "2024-02-23T19:49:59Z")
Was running designer 8.1.28, and was getting a message to update to 8.1.37. Kept failing to install, so I removed the designer from the PC, and installed the new version with out an issue, but when I try to launch the de… --- ## [Data Key's data not populating to Report Preview](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-keys-data-not-populating-to-report-preview/86211)
**Author:** [@Denzel\_Lloyd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Denzel_Lloyd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-keys-data-not-populating-to-report-preview/86211 "2024-02-23T16:57:40Z")
Data Key is populating Key Browser and can be used in Report Design tab but Data is not populating in Preview although the Data Key is shown in the script. I have replicated everything as far as I can see from the sample… --- ## [Ignition HTTP GET Request Works in Script Console, But Not Session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-http-get-request-works-in-script-console-but-not-session/86282)
**Author:** [@Ben522326](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben522326)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-http-get-request-works-in-script-console-but-not-session/86282 "2024-02-23T19:01:23Z")
Hello! I'm new to Ignition and API development and I am running into an issue in my project. I'm following along with a tutorial on how to implement search for perspective map using the Nominatim API. Here's the link to … --- ## [Perspective Table: Built in Spinner not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-built-in-spinner-not-working/86269)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-built-in-spinner-not-working/86269 "2024-02-23T18:29:30Z")
Hi Forum, Did I just missed any setting to make this work? Spinner below not working: Funny, or maybe that is not a spinner. Edit: Oh yeah, that is not a spinner, any way to hide this? I tried Overflow = hidden, di… --- ## [Changing the Vessel or Cylindrical Tank Stroke Color in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-the-vessel-or-cylindrical-tank-stroke-color-in-perspective/86278)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Hensley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew_Hensley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-the-vessel-or-cylindrical-tank-stroke-color-in-perspective/86278 "2024-02-23T18:22:39Z")
In Perspective, the Vessel & Cylindrical Tanks have the option to adjust the StrokeWidth, but not the StrokeColor. Is there a way to change the StrokeColor somehow? Default they appear to be a shade of grey, I am wanting… --- ## [MQTT - Cannot connect to server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-cannot-connect-to-server/86271)
**Author:** [@kcui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kcui)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-cannot-connect-to-server/86271 "2024-02-23T17:53:52Z")
Hi - I am attempting to test some MQTT functionality. I have the Transmitter setup, but it cannot connect to the Chariot Server. I have the MQTT Transmission module installed. Do I need the MQTT Distributor module to b… --- ## [What is the binding showing up yellow characters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-binding-showing-up-yellow-characters/86267)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-binding-showing-up-yellow-characters/86267 "2024-02-23T17:48:18Z")
Bit of an odd question but I had to make some changes to a db reference. Which worked fine however, now when I bind a sparkline to the desired ranges the little green background isn't showing up but if I hard code the nu… --- ## [Function Calls BOOL Parameters not accepting 1 or 0 now?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-calls-bool-parameters-not-accepting-1-or-0-now/86262)
**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/function-calls-bool-parameters-not-accepting-1-or-0-now/86262 "2024-02-23T16:49:47Z")
When did system.\* function calls stop accepting 0 or 1 for boolean parameters? We just upgraded a gateway to 8.1.35 and noticed it. for example: event.source.text = system.gui.showTouchscreenKeyboard('', 14, 0) Works… --- ## [Combining bits from DINTs to create Status Integers in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/combining-bits-from-dints-to-create-status-integers-in-ignition/86142)
**Author:** [@brians.laptop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brians.laptop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/combining-bits-from-dints-to-create-status-integers-in-ignition/86142 "2024-02-23T16:35:22Z")
I have an idea how to do something, but I don't know which path to explore to figure out how to accomplish it. Here is the idea: I have 2 DINTs that have 32 Running, and Failed bits, from 32 devices. I'd like to combine… --- ## [SSL Self-Signed Certificate Invalid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl-self-signed-certificate-invalid/36668)
**Author:** [@sam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sam1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl-self-signed-certificate-invalid/36668 "2024-02-23T16:28:07Z")
Hi All, I’m trying to configure SSL on a gateway using the in-built self-signed certificate generator. After installing the certificates I can access the gateway homepage, however I cannot start a designer session from… --- ## [Driven tag group expression (indirect referencing)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/driven-tag-group-expression-indirect-referencing/86263)
**Author:** [@amiller1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amiller1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/driven-tag-group-expression-indirect-referencing/86263 "2024-02-23T16:05:25Z")
Does anyone know if there's a way to create a general Driven tag group that references a parent folder "Machine Status" tag? Essentially, I've seen the videos on creating a driven tag group that directly references a ta… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=473) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=475)