# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=510 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 511 --- ## [Add Instance description to an Alarm UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-instance-description-to-an-alarm-udt/83812)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Niemi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brad_Niemi1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-instance-description-to-an-alarm-udt/83812 "2024-01-04T21:05:09Z")
I created a UDT to take a Tag and assigned numerous members to the tag. I set an alarm to trigger when the InAlarm tag is set to high. I want to display on the Alarm (History, summary & Alarms) displays to display the… --- ## [Switching between Ignition Perspective projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-between-ignition-perspective-projects/83795)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/switching-between-ignition-perspective-projects/83795 "2024-01-04T20:07:37Z")
I have a question about switching between Ignition Perspective projects. Below is my example: I decided to divide the project into parts that is, into several projects. For organizational reasons it is easier for me to … --- ## [Dropdown Resize Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-resize-perspective/83806)
**Author:** [@keith.lyding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keith.lyding)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-resize-perspective/83806 "2024-01-04T19:45:22Z")
Apologies if this has already been addressed :sweat\_smile:...haven't been able to find this issue on the site. Anyway, I'm trying to change the height of a dropdown box (to show more options) when selecting something in… --- ## [Ignition Words of Wisdom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-words-of-wisdom/83793)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_Peterson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-words-of-wisdom/83793 "2024-01-04T19:37:42Z")
I'm always in search of better ways to develop "the Ignition way". Similar to how, when writing python code, there's often a "pythonic" way of writing something that more closely matches the intent of the language, even … --- ## [User creation/edit listener](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-creation-edit-listener/83805)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Dolan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Dolan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-creation-edit-listener/83805 "2024-01-04T19:00:44Z")
I am attempting to run some code in my module when a user is created. I've tried using InternalUserRecord.META.addRecordListener, but I can't even get the logger to log in the listener. This is what I have. InternalUser… --- ## [\[Bug\] Reports loses table contents when sending a project to a gateway with a lower version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-reports-loses-table-contents-when-sending-a-project-to-a-gateway-with-a-lower-version/83807)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-reports-loses-table-contents-when-sending-a-project-to-a-gateway-with-a-lower-version/83807 "2024-01-04T18:50:14Z")
1. The behavior I unexpectedly encountered Report lost all cell formatting in a table component when sending a project to a lower version gateway. Viewing the project will show the report with the header text, but all … --- ## [Reports formatting not exporting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-formatting-not-exporting/83689)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-formatting-not-exporting/83689 "2024-01-02T16:33:27Z")
I've deployed a project through the EAM and the formatting for the reports did not come through on the project. The data, tables, and table grouping do export/import correctly. I'm just losing the formatting. This is … --- ## [Custom Session Props in Master do not propagate to Slave](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-session-props-in-master-do-not-propagate-to-slave/83792)
**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-session-props-in-master-do-not-propagate-to-slave/83792 "2024-01-04T18:39:50Z")
Title pretty much says it all. I have a Master project with several custom session props and they do not appear to propagate to the Slave. :scream\_cat: Custom component props do propagate, but not session ones. I can… --- ## [List of non default gateway settings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-of-non-default-gateway-settings/83804)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/list-of-non-default-gateway-settings/83804 "2024-01-04T18:38:42Z")
Is there anyway to get a list of non-default gateway settings? Currently these are stored in the local DB, correct? If so, I assume we could query for settings? --- ## [Save View as JPEG or something similar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-view-as-jpeg-or-something-similar/83802)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-view-as-jpeg-or-something-similar/83802 "2024-01-04T18:26:20Z")
I'm wondering if there is a way I could save a view that isnt open as a jpeg or anything else. Then eventually be able to email that out. --- ## [HTML code to embed a component in Inline Frame](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/html-code-to-embed-a-component-in-inline-frame/83780)
**Author:** [@abcruz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abcruz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/html-code-to-embed-a-component-in-inline-frame/83780 "2024-01-04T17:27:14Z")
Hi! So I was planning to add an external component to one of my projects in Ignition Perspective. I was wondering if is it possible to use these external components by using an HTML/embed code in an Inline Frame componen… --- ## [Ignition OPC-UA Server - Data Types / Client Troubleshooting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-server-data-types-client-troubleshooting/83799)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Bonhage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joe_Bonhage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-server-data-types-client-troubleshooting/83799 "2024-01-04T17:04:51Z")
Hi all, We are in the process having an external OPC-UA client read the OPC-UA value exposed from the tag provider. First we tested the OPC-UA client with Ignition memory tags and had no issues with the client reading v… --- ## [Expression Statement if not 0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-statement-if-not-0/83790)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Craig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Craig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-statement-if-not-0/83790 "2024-01-04T17:01:08Z")
I am trying to write an expression statement that is taking 2 machines production rate minus there goal. The problem is that when one of the machines is off, its production rate is 0, which skews the numbers. This is my … --- ## [Login error on vision client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/login-error-on-vision-client/83797)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Evans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Evans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/login-error-on-vision-client/83797 "2024-01-04T16:48:32Z")
Hi, I'm having an issue with ignition vision client, when anyone tries to log on to vision client i get this warning GatewayException: No authentication profile found for project "Project name" caused by GatewayFuncti… --- ## [Table calculations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-calculations/83602)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Evans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Evans)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-calculations/83602 "2024-01-04T16:31:06Z")
Hi, I am looking to calculate the amount used in a graph or table. I am recording the tag history but would like the be able to see how much was used in that specific time period but i cant add the values together i ne… --- ## [Deleted Tags still exist in OPC Connections subscription for a device (PLC)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleted-tags-still-exist-in-opc-connections-subscription-for-a-device-plc/83703)
**Author:** [@Travis\_Graham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Travis_Graham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleted-tags-still-exist-in-opc-connections-subscription-for-a-device-plc/83703 "2024-01-04T16:18:53Z")
I have about 17 tags that have been deleted from my tag gateway, yet they still show up in my OPC Connections subscriptions. I have verified they do not exist amongst any of my other device connections. Is there a meth… --- ## [Drilling down to selected data of Power Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drilling-down-to-selected-data-of-power-table/21637)
**Author:** [@mriederer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mriederer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drilling-down-to-selected-data-of-power-table/21637 "2024-01-04T15:25:25Z")
Hi, I have built a database editing tool similar to the Inductive University video titled "Edit Data in Database", however I can't figure out to bind data in the selected row to a custom property (e.g. 'id'). It's not … --- ## [Best way to write to PLC array](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-write-to-plc-array/83791)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Cunningham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pat_Cunningham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-write-to-plc-array/83791 "2024-01-04T15:20:25Z")
I have looked through the forum and documentation and I am not clear on what the best way to write to an OPC Item array is. --- ## [Dynamically build source tag path for Reference Tag from other tag value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-build-source-tag-path-for-reference-tag-from-other-tag-value/83724)
**Author:** [@manuele.longhi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/manuele.longhi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-build-source-tag-path-for-reference-tag-from-other-tag-value/83724 "2024-01-04T13:48:20Z")
Hello all, Is there a way to dynamically build the source tag path of a Reference Tag? I have a structure similar to the following: (just pretend that the PLC tag is actually connected) What I'm trying to do is hav… --- ## [Database user source not allowing login to designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-user-source-not-allowing-login-to-designer/79163)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-user-source-not-allowing-login-to-designer/79163 "2024-01-04T13:29:30Z")
I have a database user source that was working with no issues in the past. We moved it to a new gateway a few months ago and it still worked fine. Recently, I haven't been able to log into the designer, even though I can… --- ## [SecurityLevels / SecurityZones](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/securitylevels-securityzones/82272)
**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/securitylevels-securityzones/82272 "2024-01-04T12:47:00Z")
I'm on 8.1.33 I try to setting up security on my gateway. First I want to give a public access to all my projects but I want that all providers be in ReadOnly mode Second I want to set a SecurityZone for the officia… --- ## [How to get system display resolution in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-system-display-resolution-in-perspective/83488)
**Author:** [@manjuyadav95.m](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/manjuyadav95.m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-system-display-resolution-in-perspective/83488 "2024-01-04T12:23:50Z")
https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-with-the-window-size/6145/6?u=manjuyadav95.m I'm getting my system display resolution from vision but not in perspective as it is returning some different resolution .. … --- ## [How to bind data for multistate indicator from SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-bind-data-for-multistate-indicator-from-sql-query/83777)
**Author:** [@Govind\_Suthar1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Govind_Suthar1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-bind-data-for-multistate-indicator-from-sql-query/83777 "2024-01-04T12:18:57Z")
Hello Friends, I want to bind data for multistate indicator using SQL query, I tried that, but it's an error occurred. So, I found the root cause of the error, if using SQL query doesn't bind the data for multistate ind… --- ## [Datetime input component and Convert it into string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-input-component-and-convert-it-into-string/83774)
**Author:** [@Vignesh\_Harikrishnan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vignesh_Harikrishnan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-input-component-and-convert-it-into-string/83774 "2024-01-04T05:57:27Z")
In above image we just enter the date and time using datetime input property and also I need the same format of string need to utilize for other function. but while converting it into other format, am getting differe… --- ## [Expression Tag / if condition third tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-if-condition-third-tag/83722)
**Author:** [@Purushothaman\_R](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Purushothaman_R)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-if-condition-third-tag/83722 "2024-01-04T04:51:25Z")
Hi guys, can you help me how we can write this expression for third tag for two tags it is working fine so how we can write expression for the third tag if ({tag1} \> 0 , if ({tag2} \> 0 , "Both Tags are positive.… --- ## [Report: Unused tags?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-unused-tags/83711)
**Author:** [@brians.laptop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brians.laptop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-unused-tags/83711 "2024-01-04T00:23:54Z")
I made some big changes in the PLC program, and sometime soon I have to sort through the "For Provider \[edge\] tags" and remove the obsolete tags. These tags were brought in in mass at the beginning as a way to accomplis… --- ## [Orphaned Alarm Event Data in datasource alarm\_events table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/orphaned-alarm-event-data-in-datasource-alarm-events-table/83771)
**Author:** [@Cole\_Townsend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cole_Townsend)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/orphaned-alarm-event-data-in-datasource-alarm-events-table/83771 "2024-01-03T23:57:22Z")
Hey guys, I've run into this strange issue with some alarm events that are only storing the cleared events in my alarm\_events table (journal). I know it is the cleared event as the eventype is '1': I expect to see 2 … --- ## [High-Performance Ignition Gateway Install](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-performance-ignition-gateway-install/83770)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-performance-ignition-gateway-install/83770 "2024-01-03T23:24:57Z")
I've not done much with "custom" setups for Ignition gateways, but I know that you can change the gateway memory allocation. What other things can I do to help Ignition run better/smoother? Ignition will be basically th… --- ## [Factory Wide Multi Barcode Scanner Setup - Discussion/Feedback](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/factory-wide-multi-barcode-scanner-setup-discussion-feedback/74666)
**Author:** [@ryan.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryan.white)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/factory-wide-multi-barcode-scanner-setup-discussion-feedback/74666 "2024-01-03T23:16:20Z")
Our factory is looking to move to using barcode scanners to be able to pre-fill tracking/part number data onto machines as we move pallets around. After a bit of research and thought, I came up with the following possibl… --- ## [Bring Your Own Machine Learning Model in Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bring-your-own-machine-learning-model-in-ignition/75258)
**Author:** [@Killmonger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Killmonger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bring-your-own-machine-learning-model-in-ignition/75258 "2024-01-03T22:50:50Z")
Hi, I have a pre-trained ML model. I want to bring the same into my perspective project and do my predictions on a dataset that is generated live from the machine from a bunch of tags (either in the form of a dataset ta… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=509) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=511)