# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=49 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [PowerTable onCellEdited script isnt updating the sql database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-oncelledited-script-isnt-updating-the-sql-database/115053)
**Author:** [@dpace](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dpace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-oncelledited-script-isnt-updating-the-sql-database/115053 "2026-04-13T20:54:58Z")
\# Example #self.data = system.dataset.setValue(self.data, rowIndex, colIndex, newValue) ndx = self.data.getValueAt(rowIndex, 'Formula') query = "UPDATE BL1Formulas SET %s = ? WHERE Formula = ?" % (colNam… --- ## [Perspective - Analog Indicator - Keep pointer same size on scaling](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-analog-indicator-keep-pointer-same-size-on-scaling/114817)
**Author:** [@angus123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/angus123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-analog-indicator-keep-pointer-same-size-on-scaling/114817 "2026-04-13T19:51:54Z")
Hi all, Does anyone know how to make the Perspective Analog Indicator pointer stay the same size when changing the height of the component? By default it gets squished or expands too much, which looks bad. I have recei… --- ## [Dock view onDemand/Handle Show Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-view-ondemand-handle-show-bug/115052)
**Author:** [@Taylor\_Nankervis1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Taylor_Nankervis1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-view-ondemand-handle-show-bug/115052 "2026-04-13T19:49:13Z")
Ignition Perspective 8.1.52 I was attempting to add a small view as an onDemand dock on the left/west side, with handle set to “show”. The handle will not show unless the dock is set to “visible”. But as soon as I make… --- ## [Ignition Vision Client runtimes folder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-client-runtimes-folder/115030)
**Author:** [@paul.allen1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.allen1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-vision-client-runtimes-folder/115030 "2026-04-13T16:23:03Z")
Hello, I am trying to create a Windows 11 kiosk using XML. I want to be able to make the file path for the runtimes Java somewhat dynamic, currently it is set to “%USERPROFILE%\\.ignition\\cache\\resources\\runtimes\\17.0.13… --- ## [Where does the expression runscript run for Designer Authentication Strategy:Identity Provider for client?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-does-the-expression-runscript-run-for-designer-authentication-strategy-identity-provider-for-client/115045)
**Author:** [@TimeLordship](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimeLordship)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/where-does-the-expression-runscript-run-for-designer-authentication-strategy-identity-provider-for-client/115045 "2026-04-13T16:20:54Z")
When using the Designer Authentication Strategy:Identity Provider, Under User Mapped Attributes\>Roles, I have chosen Expression, and added a runscript. My question is: where does this runscript run when I login via the … --- ## [How to start multiple project specific designer sessions at once (batch file)?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-start-multiple-project-specific-designer-sessions-at-once-batch-file/102947)
**Author:** [@tyler.bennett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.bennett)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-start-multiple-project-specific-designer-sessions-at-once-batch-file/102947 "2026-04-13T15:28:25Z")
Is there any way to start multiple project specific designer sessions at once using a batch file, PowerShell script or similar? I regularly need to open 6+ projects in designer at the same time to compare and synchroniz… --- ## [Latency when using Ignition with PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/latency-when-using-ignition-with-plc/115039)
**Author:** [@onderhoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/onderhoud)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/latency-when-using-ignition-with-plc/115039 "2026-04-13T15:06:28Z")
Hi, We are working on an industrial machine where Ignition is used between the HMI and a PLC. We are experiencing noticeable latency when triggering commands such as start/stop from the HMI, which affects the consisten… --- ## [Writing multiple bits of Integer OPC tag at same time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-multiple-bits-of-integer-opc-tag-at-same-time/115041)
**Author:** [@royd.van.doesburg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/royd.van.doesburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-multiple-bits-of-integer-opc-tag-at-same-time/115041 "2026-04-13T13:39:47Z")
Hello everyone, I’m trying to create a faceplate that works perfectly with our standardized PLC components in TIA portal. To prevent the need of a lot of communication tags with the HMI and other SCADA systems, all bits… --- ## [Forwarding historian data across gateway network](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forwarding-historian-data-across-gateway-network/115032)
**Author:** [@will\_schreiner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/will_schreiner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/forwarding-historian-data-across-gateway-network/115032 "2026-04-13T13:34:37Z")
Hello, I am in the process of trying to see how to best utilize the gateway network to move data from individual gateways to a central gateway and to SQL database connected to it. This is still early testing, so this is… --- ## [How to disable Power table rows?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-power-table-rows/115033)
**Author:** [@harshini](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/harshini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-power-table-rows/115033 "2026-04-13T13:33:13Z")
Power table - When a row is selected, only selected row should be editable and all other rows must be disabled from editing. --- ## [Linear Scale component doesn't change/scale](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-component-doesnt-change-scale/12702)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linear-scale-component-doesnt-change-scale/12702 "2026-04-13T07:11:56Z")
Linear Scale component doesn’t change/scale when you resize the window. Even when the layout properties are set on ‘Relative’ and ‘Scale Font’… When you put it beside the Moving Analog Indicator and resize the window, a… --- ## [PostgreSQL logging without SQL/historian modules?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-logging-without-sql-historian-modules/115026)
**Author:** [@Eradicatus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eradicatus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-logging-without-sql-historian-modules/115026 "2026-04-12T12:13:48Z")
I have very limited experience with Ignition, but have been tasked with specifying a minimal edge install. The customer needs a local HMI + alarm log + basic trends. However, one of the requirements is a local historical… --- ## [Working with tables and writing to database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-tables-and-writing-to-database/115019)
**Author:** [@stephen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stephen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-tables-and-writing-to-database/115019 "2026-04-12T07:04:37Z")
Hi All Anothe question. I have a table that is linked to a data via a query. When a user makes a change to the data (in this case set a value as active/inactive), I would like to push the change to the database. I’m won… --- ## [Parameters in popup view show as undefined](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameters-in-popup-view-show-as-undefined/114950)
**Author:** [@danielps1818](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danielps1818)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameters-in-popup-view-show-as-undefined/114950 "2026-04-11T11:59:21Z")
I have a popup view. The popup view accept 2 parameters. However, it shows like this (showed in 2 labels): Doing it like this: I don't understand why is showing it like this. The data comes from a binding to the… --- ## [Perspective: Scripting a Momentary Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-scripting-a-momentary-button/35684)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-scripting-a-momentary-button/35684 "2026-04-11T10:15:11Z")
Hey folks, Ignition 8.0.7 I’m trying to implement a momentary button in Perspective, but the feature doesn’t appear to be available. The One-Shot Button documentation states, “If your PLC expects the HMI to reset the b… --- ## [Reading one cell in a table and comparing it to another in the same row](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-one-cell-in-a-table-and-comparing-it-to-another-in-the-same-row/115018)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reading-one-cell-in-a-table-and-comparing-it-to-another-in-the-same-row/115018 "2026-04-11T08:09:23Z")
I have a table which is pulling a db table to it, I need to look at column B and if it has a 1 make column A red what would be the best way to do this within the table --- ## [Scripting Time Series: Series, Trends and Axes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-time-series-series-trends-and-axes/114969)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-time-series-series-trends-and-axes/114969 "2026-04-11T07:57:23Z")
I would like some help with scripting the series, trends and axes. I use a script to generate an array of positions, which is used in a transform to generate the series, as well as the trends. The current end result is… --- ## [Using a Tagpath as a variable in a Expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-tagpath-as-a-variable-in-a-expression/115015)
**Author:** [@stephen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stephen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-tagpath-as-a-variable-in-a-expression/115015 "2026-04-11T06:23:14Z")
Hi All I am learning ignition and am trying to do something to simplify repeat object. In this case, I have 10 x labels that I want to link to 10 x tags. I am trying to avoid (if possible) having to link each one manual… --- ## [System.tag.configure dataset regression in 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-configure-dataset-regression-in-8-3/115013)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Burnette](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Noah_Burnette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-configure-dataset-regression-in-8-3/115013 "2026-04-11T03:30:48Z")
Hi all, currently upgrading from 8.1.45 to 8.3.4 and noticed an issue with configuring datasets. Below is a simple example: header = \['myColumn'\] rows = \[\[1\], \[2\]\] dataset = system.dataset.toDataSet(header, rows) syst… --- ## [Device connection is overloading like crazy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-is-overloading-like-crazy/113500)
**Author:** [@k.jin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/k.jin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-is-overloading-like-crazy/113500 "2026-04-11T01:48:10Z")
Hi all, I just wanted to see if it's normal for a device to overload this much for a tag count of roughly 2500. I'm not sure how the overload is calculated, but there are devices with more tag counts (\>10k) but the… --- ## [Very odd bug? Unexpected failure and resolution to parameter resolution in UDTs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/very-odd-bug-unexpected-failure-and-resolution-to-parameter-resolution-in-udts/115017)
**Author:** [@bryan.boone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bryan.boone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/very-odd-bug-unexpected-failure-and-resolution-to-parameter-resolution-in-udts/115017 "2026-04-11T00:29:03Z")
Maybe I’m missing something, but my UDT has fields (for “raw” tags) like: { "name": "Temperature\_Raw", "tagType": "AtomicTag", "valueSource": "opc", "opcItemPath": "\[{Devi… --- ## [Pipe Segment & Pipe Joint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-segment-pipe-joint/35355)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Lee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_Lee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-segment-pipe-joint/35355 "2026-04-10T21:16:13Z")
Hi there, I wonder if someone can clarify something for me please? I am using the built in pipe segments and pipe joints. Whilst they look great at design time, when it comes to run time some of them do not line up or t… --- ## [8.3.4 Inconsistent File Scan Behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-4-inconsistent-file-scan-behavior/115012)
**Author:** [@TT-ignit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TT-ignit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-4-inconsistent-file-scan-behavior/115012 "2026-04-10T20:46:02Z")
Hello all, I’m trying to get my workplace ready to integrate git tooling with our Ignition setup as tracking changes has been an act of whimsy for too long. I’ve been trying out the basic parts of this on some projects … --- ## [Filter database data using datetimepicker via namedquery and adding a button in the table component of perspective for popup but ignition dashboard getting freeze/stuck/hang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filter-database-data-using-datetimepicker-via-namedquery-and-adding-a-button-in-the-table-component-of-perspective-for-popup-but-ignition-dashboard-getting-freeze-stuck-hang/114979)
**Author:** [@anand.kumar7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/anand.kumar7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filter-database-data-using-datetimepicker-via-namedquery-and-adding-a-button-in-the-table-component-of-perspective-for-popup-but-ignition-dashboard-getting-freeze-stuck-hang/114979 "2026-04-10T20:40:08Z")
Hi All, I am fetching a database data for a range using two datetimepickers ( “start time” and “endtime”) via namedquery in a table component of Ignition designer , I have few columns in the database table. That is work… --- ## [Example request - Update Props.dataSources via script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/example-request-update-props-datasources-via-script/115011)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/example-request-update-props-datasources-via-script/115011 "2026-04-10T19:23:17Z")
Please help me with an example using a script to call a namedquery, and parse that data into new dataset with additional logic. I am struggling with understanding how to update an XY Chart’s Props datasource with the ne… --- ## [Perspective Property Editor Not Showing Component Properties for Break, Column, and Flex Containers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-property-editor-not-showing-component-properties-for-break-column-and-flex-containers/114987)
**Author:** [@donald.webster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/donald.webster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-property-editor-not-showing-component-properties-for-break-column-and-flex-containers/114987 "2026-04-10T13:45:56Z")
The Problem: I'm encountering a problem with my Perspective Property Editor where it won't update to show the properties of the component or container I click on. It will continue to display whatever was last there. And… --- ## [Gateway Web Server Self Signed SSL Certificate Expired - How to create a fresh cert?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-web-server-self-signed-ssl-certificate-expired-how-to-create-a-fresh-cert/115004)
**Author:** [@S1ack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S1ack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-web-server-self-signed-ssl-certificate-expired-how-to-create-a-fresh-cert/115004 "2026-04-10T13:27:34Z")
I’ve visited the relevant topics in the user manual, and followed similar link suggestions when creating this topic, but none of that reading has yielded an answer. A production gateway acting as a remote tag provider ha… --- ## [Failed in upgrading my gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failed-in-upgrading-my-gateway/79555)
**Author:** [@samer\_samy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/samer_samy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/failed-in-upgrading-my-gateway/79555 "2026-04-10T12:58:27Z")
Dears, As you see below I got error message on my running gateway on 8.1.13 as I am trying to upgrade to latest version of SW 8.1.32. Any advice here. Regards, --- ## [Perspective - Status/ribbon chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-status-ribbon-chart/41068)
**Author:** [@john.eichler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.eichler)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-status-ribbon-chart/41068 "2026-04-10T11:18:26Z")
Hi All We are monitoring several CNC machines for their status (idle/in process/in alarm). Using the Ignition historian, we have a database containing timestamp, and several columns for machine status (integer). In Visi… --- ## [Perspective Table Row Navigation using Keyboard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-row-navigation-using-keyboard/102849)
**Author:** [@tecnoeletronic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tecnoeletronic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-row-navigation-using-keyboard/102849 "2026-04-10T08:34:14Z")
In Perspective, the Table control does not seem to allow row navigation using the keyboard (arrow up-down) but only by selecting the row with the mouse. Is this the expected behavior? [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=48) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=50)