# Ignition

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## [Input a list of items through a component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/input-a-list-of-items-through-a-component/82590)

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**Author:** [@Rohit\_Das](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rohit_Das)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/input-a-list-of-items-through-a-component/82590 "2023-12-04T12:17:24Z")

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Hi, Is there a way in ignition to input a list of items through one of the components ? Requirement is from the perspective screen I need to enter some text items (Eg: 'test1', 'tet2', 'test3') through a dropdown or so…

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## [Sql view in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-view-in-ignition/82652)

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**Author:** [@stefano.sforna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stefano.sforna)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-view-in-ignition/82652 "2023-12-04T11:22:55Z")

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Good morning, Is it possible create sql View in the scripts or in the Named query??? Thank you Bye

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## [Time Series Char - Bars thickness](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-char-bars-thickness/82514)

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**Author:** [@Rafal\_Samoraj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rafal_Samoraj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-char-bars-thickness/82514 "2023-11-30T07:47:33Z")

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Hello, I created Time Series Chart but it doesn\`t show my data properly. Bars are very thin. How to make them thicker? Data comes from named query.

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## [URL error and gaierror](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/url-error-and-gaierror/82642)

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**Author:** [@Vignesh\_Harikrishnan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vignesh_Harikrishnan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/url-error-and-gaierror/82642 "2023-12-03T18:52:20Z")

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we checked the function in our script console, I got the result But, i just use same method in my perspective project \> in one component am facing the following error.

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## [Designer menu shadows in Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-menu-shadows-in-linux/82635)

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**Author:** [@woodsb02](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/woodsb02)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-menu-shadows-in-linux/82635 "2023-12-03T18:16:39Z")

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For others that run the Ignition Designer in Linux, do you also have solid black borders around the drop down menus instead of shadows? This happens for me on 2 different systems - details below. System 1 details: I…

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## [INSERT INTO SQL Server runPreUpdate Error - object has no attribute](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-into-sql-server-runpreupdate-error-object-has-no-attribute/82634)

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**Author:** [@SteveO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SteveO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/insert-into-sql-server-runpreupdate-error-object-has-no-attribute/82634 "2023-12-03T16:20:28Z")

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This project is running in Ignition Perspective employing SQL Server as the supporting database. I've been struggling with this obscure error when trying to execute a query in an event script: def runAction(self, event…

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## [Emergency Activation Mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/emergency-activation-mode/82631)

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**Author:** [@Deepak\_Kumar\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Deepak_Kumar_M)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/emergency-activation-mode/82631 "2023-12-03T13:25:35Z")

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After upgrading 8.1.27 to 8.1.34 OPC UA Server got User Access Error tried downgrading to prev version Gateway goes to Emergency Activation mode Server doesnt have Internet access, license is being tried with offline…

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## [Empty folders missing in gateway backup/reztore](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/empty-folders-missing-in-gateway-backup-reztore/82625)

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**Author:** [@eddie\_johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eddie_johnson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/empty-folders-missing-in-gateway-backup-reztore/82625 "2023-12-03T04:55:18Z")

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I have a project with several folders created under Perspective\\Views. Some of the folders are empty but there for future development. When I create a full gateway backup of my live server then restore it to another mac…

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## [Get details of a binding from within a script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-details-of-a-binding-from-within-a-script/82620)

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**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-details-of-a-binding-from-within-a-script/82620 "2023-12-03T01:38:06Z")

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If I am inside a script in a Perspective view object, is there anyway to get the details of a tag that is bound to a parameter on that object? What I think I want is the equivalent of system.tag.getConfiguration that wo…

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## [Basic questions to get my ignition webserver on the internet. SSL vs VPN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-questions-to-get-my-ignition-webserver-on-the-internet-ssl-vs-vpn/45552)

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**Author:** [@tmahaf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmahaf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-questions-to-get-my-ignition-webserver-on-the-internet-ssl-vs-vpn/45552 "2021-04-14T05:17:30Z")

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Hello, I’m looking to open up my personal perspective project as part of my portfolio. I want to be able to send a link to people that I trust to access my Ignition “Maker”’ projects… So Neat! Is there a direct need fo…

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## [Make a table column invisible/visible on Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-a-table-column-invisible-visible-on-vision/82619)

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**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/make-a-table-column-invisible-visible-on-vision/82619 "2023-12-02T15:15:30Z")

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Hello, I would like filter column on table on VISION. on perspective we have an option that allows us to make an specific column visible or invisible. Perspective I would like to know where option visible/invisible…

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## [Tag Quality with Perspective Expression Structure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-quality-with-perspective-expression-structure/82588)

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**Author:** [@Avidesh\_Bissoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Avidesh_Bissoon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-quality-with-perspective-expression-structure/82588 "2023-12-02T10:22:08Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to have Expression Structure Object members return a QualifiedValue object of the associated OPC tag? I want to have it such that if the remote or local opc tags are of "bad quality", the data bind…

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## [Ignition 7.9 editTag example 4 has a typo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-edittag-example-4-has-a-typo/82614)

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**Author:** [@gdionio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gdionio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-edittag-example-4-has-a-typo/82614 "2023-12-02T08:09:27Z")

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Example 4 has a typo path = "ParentInstance/ChildInstance" myOverrides = { "ChildMember" :{ "ScanClass" : "Default" , "Enabled" : "false" }, "Folder1/Tag2" :{ "ScanClass" : "Default" , "Enabled" : "false" }} sy…

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## [Importing tags from tia portal v16/ importando tags do tia portal v16](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-tags-from-tia-portal-v16-importando-tags-do-tia-portal-v16/82567)

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**Author:** [@Emerson\_Silveira](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emerson_Silveira)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-tags-from-tia-portal-v16-importando-tags-do-tia-portal-v16/82567 "2023-12-02T01:24:18Z")

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English (sorry about that) Hi guys, i'm trying import tags from tia portal v16. Let me show all the process. I'm using tia portal v16 to build my TCC, but i'm haven't a phisycal plc so i'm emulating one with plcsim an…

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## [Modbus Addressing and combing 32 bit addresses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-and-combing-32-bit-addresses/82403)

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**Author:** [@Logan\_Krohn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Logan_Krohn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-and-combing-32-bit-addresses/82403 "2023-12-01T22:44:56Z")

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I am trying to correctly address these tags that cover a range of addresses. I have tried HR(float) and IR(float) with no luck. Can anyone offer some help or point me in the right direction on how to wrap my head around …

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## [Help Reports, Alarm Active Duration continues counting after alarm is cleared](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-reports-alarm-active-duration-continues-counting-after-alarm-is-cleared/82548)

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**Author:** [@Waylon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Waylon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-reports-alarm-active-duration-continues-counting-after-alarm-is-cleared/82548 "2023-12-01T22:21:58Z")

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Not sure What I have going on with my alarm duration, it continues counting even after the alarm is cleared. this alarm is in a UDT and i have tried several dif modes with the same result. my alarm journal shows when it …

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## [Loading at the template Repeater all the time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-at-the-template-repeater-all-the-time/82518)

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**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loading-at-the-template-repeater-all-the-time/82518 "2023-12-01T22:18:28Z")

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Hi Connection, I have made the template repeater. and wrote script at property change as to show the tags value from the array Int data type. It's been executing according to the tag Value, but the Template repeater is …

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## [Massive Errors in Console](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/massive-errors-in-console/82604)

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**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/massive-errors-in-console/82604 "2023-12-01T19:22:38Z")

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I just noticed that I'm getting the following error in the console, it seems to spam a dozen of the same thing every couple of minutes. Exception in thread "AWT-EventQueue-0" java.lang.NullPointerException: Cannot invok…

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## [Refresh Vision table using a button popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-vision-table-using-a-button-popup/82594)

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**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refresh-vision-table-using-a-button-popup/82594 "2023-12-01T16:36:27Z")

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Hello I have view vMain where I put data table DataTurbine. I set a button delete on vMain. When user click on delete button, a popup pDelete is open to confirm user if he want delete data. on popup pDelete, I have …

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## [Data transfer to perspective project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-transfer-to-perspective-project/82577)

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**Author:** [@Surya\_Chandra\_Mohan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Surya_Chandra_Mohan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-transfer-to-perspective-project/82577 "2023-12-01T16:20:59Z")

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Hello, I am trying to pass the data from the custom login screen (email, password) created using the webdev module, to the perspective project which has two labels named email and password. Should I use python scriptin…

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## [Can I set which provider to add a device to on another gateway in script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-set-which-provider-to-add-a-device-to-on-another-gateway-in-script/82592)

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**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-set-which-provider-to-add-a-device-to-on-another-gateway-in-script/82592 "2023-12-01T15:38:43Z")

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Is there a way with the system.device.addDevice to chose which gateway a device is added to? We just moved to a scaled out arch and wanted to ease the adding of tags and devices.Thx, Jake

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## [Report Schedules Conflicting and Failing to Send](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-schedules-conflicting-and-failing-to-send/82587)

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**Author:** [@Earl\_Jensen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Earl_Jensen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-schedules-conflicting-and-failing-to-send/82587 "2023-12-01T15:06:17Z")

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Hello, I have a question regarding Reports going out at Schedule time. I have a single Report with multiple schedules at the same time, but are fed different parameters. I am seeing intermittent delivery of them. For ex…

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## [Opcua server call back for acknowledgement](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opcua-server-call-back-for-acknowledgement/82585)

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**Author:** [@Darshil\_Moradiya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Darshil_Moradiya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opcua-server-call-back-for-acknowledgement/82585 "2023-12-01T14:42:37Z")

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hello guys, I am looking for a solution for something similar. I have an OPC UA server connected to an ignition. I have a sensor that shares status values, so I have set an alarm for that status. When an alarm is…

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## [Enhancing Loading Performance for Volume Calculation in XYChart DataSource](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enhancing-loading-performance-for-volume-calculation-in-xychart-datasource/82581)

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**Author:** [@italogustavoaraujo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/italogustavoaraujo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enhancing-loading-performance-for-volume-calculation-in-xychart-datasource/82581 "2023-12-01T14:35:03Z")

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Good morning community, I'm seeking assistance with optimizing the performance of a code snippet within the DataSource of an XYChart. The code is responsible for fetching data from a flow meter to calculate daily and mo…

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## [Adding Text to tag bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-text-to-tag-bindings/82559)

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**Author:** [@Wally\_Long](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Wally_Long)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-text-to-tag-bindings/82559 "2023-12-01T13:52:16Z")

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I'm trying to use a text (or numeric) field to display the contents of a tag. I can bind the tag to the text field and it works just fine. The tag is a number in milliseconds. In the text field I would like to have th…

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## [Dock handle disappearing after altering size to full screen width or height](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-handle-disappearing-after-altering-size-to-full-screen-width-or-height/82512)

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**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-handle-disappearing-after-altering-size-to-full-screen-width-or-height/82512 "2023-12-01T12:13:50Z")

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I have a dock view which I update the size to match the size of the users screen using system.perspective.alterDock. When I open the dock it correctly resizes to the screen but when I close the dock to hide it the handl…

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## [\[Alarms status table\] Alarms stuck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-status-table-alarms-stuck/82576)

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**Author:** [@n.meluccio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/n.meluccio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarms-status-table-alarms-stuck/82576 "2023-12-01T08:50:42Z")

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Hello there, we are having problems with Alarms that gets stuck into Alarms status table. Due to the factory's power flickering (they are obviously trying to fix this) because of some problems into the current cabinet,…

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## [Retrieve the error message occurred due to action performed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retrieve-the-error-message-occurred-due-to-action-performed/82571)

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**Author:** [@S\_ANIL\_KUMAR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S_ANIL_KUMAR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/retrieve-the-error-message-occurred-due-to-action-performed/82571 "2023-12-01T08:20:52Z")

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Hi, I have a requirement to retrieve the error message occurred and send an email to the developers. I can achieve this using the traceback module. where as I didn't find a way to retrieve the exact message that display…

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## [Tags Not Leasing Properly?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-not-leasing-properly/41264)

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**Author:** [@adam.hellyer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adam.hellyer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-not-leasing-properly/41264 "2020-12-08T18:13:03Z")

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Might be a simple question but I have a window in a vision client that opens and displays a bunch of recipe values that use indirect tag referencing based on the recipe number. My problem is that sometimes when I open t…

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## [Perspective Custom Props losing Type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-custom-props-losing-type/82565)

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**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-custom-props-losing-type/82565 "2023-12-01T02:15:02Z")

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Hoping for a nudge, I want to return tag data for a specific path. The example below works in the Designer. Tag paths are BasicTagPath and values are BasicQualifiedValue. But, when I bind the results (using script transf…

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