# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=535 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 536 --- ## [Perspective: Object onKeyPress Event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-object-onkeypress-event/40685)
**Author:** [@iscrac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iscrac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-object-onkeypress-event/40685 "2023-11-16T20:22:01Z")
Hello Everybody, I use 8.1.0 v of Ignition I have one problem. Is it okay that Tree Element onKeyPress Event does not work? I am talking about this: I just print text to Output Console when any key was pressed… s… --- ## [Continuous non responsive UI error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/continuous-non-responsive-ui-error/82008)
**Author:** [@pbg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/continuous-non-responsive-ui-error/82008 "2023-11-16T18:53:18Z")
I had an issue with getting the Nonresponsive UI crash earlier this week and from my previous post it might have been an infinite loop, I removed that component completely but am still receiving a non responsive UI crash… --- ## [How Do You Display PDFs on Ignition Edge?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-display-pdfs-on-ignition-edge/82005)
**Author:** [@Hope\_Smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hope_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-display-pdfs-on-ignition-edge/82005 "2023-11-16T18:26:45Z")
Hello! I am working on an Ignition Edge HMI screen that is meant to display PDF documents, such as schematic drawings, but I have had no luck with finding a way to display these. I know that the PDF viewer is available o… --- ## [Tag valueChanged Script Project Library Script Relative Tag Path](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-valuechanged-script-project-library-script-relative-tag-path/82003)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-valuechanged-script-project-library-script-relative-tag-path/82003 "2023-11-16T18:17:08Z")
I've got a tag valueChanged script that uses relative paths. I need to use this same script in a couple different tag scripts, so naturally I want to move it to the project library. This tag is in a UDT and within the sc… --- ## [Moving controls of Map](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-controls-of-map/81900)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-controls-of-map/81900 "2023-11-16T18:12:14Z")
Hi all, I have a rather simple question but I can't find a solution. I have a map on a dashboard but the way its fit on there the + / - controls are cut off. I am wondering if there is anyway to move the controls? --- ## [Script working on one project but not on the next one](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-working-on-one-project-but-not-on-the-next-one/81956)
**Author:** [@imt.sebastian.sanche](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/imt.sebastian.sanche)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-working-on-one-project-but-not-on-the-next-one/81956 "2023-11-16T18:11:58Z")
Hi, I have a script on a button that will write to custom properties on my container. I was modifying something else completely and when I went to test the script stopped working. if event.source.componentEnabled: even… --- ## [Report Schedule Email Body](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-schedule-email-body/81999)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Hofmann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luca_Hofmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-schedule-email-body/81999 "2023-11-16T17:18:35Z")
Hello there, is there a way of how i can design the body of an Email that is send out via a scheduled report? More Specific: I want to have a multi line Email that contains some basic text, and also some tag values. B… --- ## [Write Tag with Custom Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-tag-with-custom-property/81998)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-tag-with-custom-property/81998 "2023-11-16T17:22:53Z")
I have a custom property on a tag. Wondering if I would be able to change the value of this custom property using a script, and how I would go about doing so. Something like system.tag.writeBlocking(\['\[default\]pathToTag… --- ## [Implementing .dll function for usb device at HMI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implementing-dll-function-for-usb-device-at-hmi/81996)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Richards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin_Richards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/implementing-dll-function-for-usb-device-at-hmi/81996 "2023-11-16T16:27:34Z")
Ok, I am very new to Ignition so please bear with me. I am trying to utilize a .dll library provided by my supplier to access data/functions of a USB device at the HMI locations. This device performs proprietary functi… --- ## [Axis Format bar chart Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/axis-format-bar-chart-vision/81730)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Gomez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Gomez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/axis-format-bar-chart-vision/81730 "2023-11-16T16:20:10Z")
Hi everyone, I appreciate your help with this issue: I'm doing a report with a bar chart in Vision but the date in the X-Axis is showed as it is in the database I need to showed in different format, like 08-Nov-23, … --- ## [Import Error on Gateway Scripting (no module named client)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-error-on-gateway-scripting-no-module-named-client/81989)
**Author:** [@Almir\_A\_Braggio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Almir_A_Braggio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-error-on-gateway-scripting-no-module-named-client/81989 "2023-11-16T16:16:46Z")
Hello, I call a gateway scripting from a tag change event gateway, and inside this script I call a web service function using Sepasoft Web Services (Project MESGateway). My problem is to import the function GatewayExce… --- ## [How make view fill container on perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-make-view-fill-container-on-perspective/81946)
**Author:** [@marco\_alvarez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/marco_alvarez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-make-view-fill-container-on-perspective/81946 "2023-11-16T15:26:54Z")
Hi, I have an embedded inside a flex container, the problem I have is that the embedded view is always in the center of the flex container and dont grow with the width of the page, this mean that is the width of the flex… --- ## [Help Reducing a Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-reducing-a-query/81922)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Craig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Craig)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-reducing-a-query/81922 "2023-11-15T18:38:28Z")
I am working on a project that is supposed to show data on a pie chart based on some conditions. The information shown on the table and pie charts are filtered based on the check boxes, the drop down Machine number, … --- ## [Props.selection.data\[0\] not updating some or all values between rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/props-selection-data-0-not-updating-some-or-all-values-between-rows/81981)
**Author:** [@kssp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kssp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/props-selection-data-0-not-updating-some-or-all-values-between-rows/81981 "2023-11-16T14:28:14Z")
Hey, folks. I have continued working on my project, but I found a pretty serious bug for the way in which my system operates. Right now, users are able to forward records in the process based upon the row that they sele… --- ## [MS SQL Server type/licensing model recommendations/thoughts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ms-sql-server-type-licensing-model-recommendations-thoughts/81195)
**Author:** [@jeff.ryan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.ryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ms-sql-server-type-licensing-model-recommendations-thoughts/81195 "2023-11-16T13:56:00Z")
Databases: We've developed Ignition using MS SQL Server Express databases, as well as used it for our first production systems sold and commissioned. I'd prefer to stick with MS SQL Server at this point, but would lik… --- ## [Update Query with return Value (Output)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-query-with-return-value-output/81983)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Spachinger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Spachinger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-query-with-return-value-output/81983 "2023-11-16T13:44:13Z")
Hello, is it possible in Ignition to execute a query from a script (in my case an insert) an get the new created row´s ID (Autoincrement) as return value from the query to work with it in the script without executing a … --- ## [Users Overlap in perspective Views](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/users-overlap-in-perspective-views/81977)
**Author:** [@Sudhanthiralakshmi\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sudhanthiralakshmi_M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/users-overlap-in-perspective-views/81977 "2023-11-16T13:26:31Z")
Here Perspective view "Overview" is not shown in my perspective tree but it is constantly showing that page is overlapped in the designer. kindly give suggestion how to remove this conflict --- ## [Auto add a new record to DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-add-a-new-record-to-db/81927)
**Author:** [@user43](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user43)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-add-a-new-record-to-db/81927 "2023-11-16T13:09:58Z")
I have an ADD button that the operator can select to add a new record to the dB. But they sometimes forget to create the record. I need to have a script that will automatically add a new record for the next day (date+1)… --- ## [SQLite Audit log date time not able to render](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlite-audit-log-date-time-not-able-to-render/81697)
**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlite-audit-log-date-time-not-able-to-render/81697 "2023-11-16T11:28:44Z")
Hi, I had a MySQL database for storing Audit logs and to display on perspective table I have used named query and bind it to the table and render the Event date & time column to YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss and it works fine. t… --- ## [Omron NJ question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nj-question/81933)
**Author:** [@scott2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nj-question/81933 "2023-11-16T11:12:52Z")
Hi, Why must the address's be added under the configuration driver? I get that then it allows for 'browsing' etc, but is an extra step 9yep, the db can be imported etc) Is there no way to add the tag inside the design… --- ## [Internal Error With OPC Connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/internal-error-with-opc-connections/53640)
**Author:** [@jbpingston](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jbpingston)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/internal-error-with-opc-connections/53640 "2023-11-16T05:24:28Z")
Hello, I am trying to create new OPC connections but am being greeted with an ‘internal error’. " Internal Error " --- ## [OPC UA Conection Failed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-conection-failed/81972)
**Author:** [@Prihastomo\_Triaji](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Prihastomo_Triaji)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-conection-failed/81972 "2023-11-16T05:04:40Z")
Hello, I am trying to create new OPC connections but am being greeted with an ‘internal error' I just want try connect my Ignition Edge to my OPC DA sever with Matrikon Tuneller UA thanks for your help --- ## [MQTT without SparkPlug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-without-sparkplug/81939)
**Author:** [@pshashipreetham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pshashipreetham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-without-sparkplug/81939 "2023-11-16T01:20:08Z")
Hi, I am using the latest Ignition Version. I have configured MQTT, but it is using the Sparkplug configuration. I am looking forward to subscribing to a topic, not with the Sparkplug. How can I create a topic? Thank… --- ## [Data conversion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-conversion/81949)
**Author:** [@jason.schwenk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jason.schwenk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-conversion/81949 "2023-11-16T01:12:59Z")
I am getting some data through A Modbus/TCP connection. The data that is coming through is a decimal number. I need to be able to take this decimal number convert it to hex, swap the order convert it to an ASCII hex valu… --- ## [SFC on start event script unable to edit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-on-start-event-script-unable-to-edit/81966)
**Author:** [@Pallavi\_Padmanabha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pallavi_Padmanabha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-on-start-event-script-unable-to-edit/81966 "2023-11-15T22:42:22Z")
In SFC, Cannot open on Start script to edit for the whole chart. Can open on Abort, on Cancel. I have a script in on Abort which logs if the script is ever executed. Whenever I start the chart, on Abort message is logg… --- ## [Typical Performance between Ignition and AB SLC 5/05](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/typical-performance-between-ignition-and-ab-slc-5-05/17262)
**Author:** [@dano38291](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dano38291)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/typical-performance-between-ignition-and-ab-slc-5-05/17262 "2023-11-15T21:31:16Z")
I have inherited an Ignition Gateway and some clients. I recently got some Bad Tag quality issues. Approx 340 tags at scan class of 1000ms. I get a Device Loading of 650% with a typical mean response time of 500ms(seems … --- ## [Aggregate UDT Alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aggregate-udt-alarms/81934)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Britton1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jay_Britton1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/aggregate-udt-alarms/81934 "2023-11-15T21:23:23Z")
Hi everyone, Have an interesting problem I need some advice on. I have a UDT with 3 tags. Each tag has 2 alarms. One low priority and one high priority. What I want to do is add an expression (or other tag type) to the… --- ## [Barcode Scanner Input failing on BRADY scanner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-failing-on-brady-scanner/81945)
**Author:** [@Salem\_Marshall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Salem_Marshall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-failing-on-brady-scanner/81945 "2023-11-15T18:56:40Z")
I am attempting to use the perspective Barcode Scanner Input with an android-based BRADY scanner. In preview-mode, I can successfully get the data to show by typing with my chosen prefix & suffix. When I use the app on … --- ## [Comm OFF and Comm Read-Only doesn't stop scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comm-off-and-comm-read-only-doesnt-stop-scripts/81334)
**Author:** [@Dmitrii\_Lysenkov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dmitrii_Lysenkov)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comm-off-and-comm-read-only-doesnt-stop-scripts/81334 "2023-11-15T18:47:04Z")
Hi All, Comm OFF and Comm Read-Only prevent me to change Tags value manually, but when I run script it can change value. Is it any idea how to limit scripts to access Tags value for testing period? --- ## [Conditional formatting of NULLs in report table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditional-formatting-of-nulls-in-report-table/81943)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditional-formatting-of-nulls-in-report-table/81943 "2023-11-15T18:40:58Z")
My named query returns recipe parameters with (valid) NULLs where there is no table entry. These get converted to \ by the Report module table component. I'd like to render all the \s in light grey to reduce the … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=534) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=536)