# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=555 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 556 --- ## [(8.1.15) Intermittent IllegalArgumentExceptions on integer bindings in Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-15-intermittent-illegalargumentexceptions-on-integer-bindings-in-designer/59975)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-15-intermittent-illegalargumentexceptions-on-integer-bindings-in-designer/59975 "2023-10-16T16:41:36Z")
Hey folks, We recently upgraded a gateway from 7.9.6 to 8.1.15 and began to encounter thrown exceptions around the program. These exceptions are thrown in the designer, but not in the client. These components were not t… --- ## [Cannot import from Ignition Exchange](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-import-from-ignition-exchange/80534)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Gregory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chad_Gregory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-import-from-ignition-exchange/80534 "2023-10-16T16:31:22Z")
I have tried importing a couple ignition exchange resources into my gateway that I have imported before but had deleted. I am not able to to do this now. This is the error ProjectInvalidException: The selected file is… --- ## [Round currentValue if certain conditions are met](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/round-currentvalue-if-certain-conditions-are-met/80476)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/round-currentvalue-if-certain-conditions-are-met/80476 "2023-10-16T15:38:41Z")
I have a custom property with the following change script on it. if self.custom.Units == 'Each': # Round current value to nearest integer value. currentValue.value = round(currentValue.value) else: # User is permitte… --- ## [Apexcharts problem with grouped stacked bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apexcharts-problem-with-grouped-stacked-bar/80528)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apexcharts-problem-with-grouped-stacked-bar/80528 "2023-10-16T12:55:45Z")
Hi, It seems that Grouped & Stacked bar Apexcharts doesn't work for me. I've created a chart with same properties as this link. On my designer it shows me that : How can I resolve it ? Thanks My options property : … --- ## [Tab strip making just one pulse in the selected tab](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-making-just-one-pulse-in-the-selected-tab/79585)
**Author:** [@RENATO\_DUENAS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RENATO_DUENAS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-strip-making-just-one-pulse-in-the-selected-tab/79585 "2023-10-15T15:20:16Z")
I am not sure if there is a chance to assign a null value to the selected Tab of a tab strip, because I want to use the tab Strip as an easy solution. But the problem is that if for any reason I have to click on a button… --- ## [What is the best approach for organizing Alarms and Event logging in Ignition Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-best-approach-for-organizing-alarms-and-event-logging-in-ignition-perspective/80521)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Goralczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michal_Goralczyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-best-approach-for-organizing-alarms-and-event-logging-in-ignition-perspective/80521 "2023-10-16T13:01:32Z")
Hello, I've been using the alarm and event logging features in Ignition Perspective. I'm using SCADA for a large number of tags, well over 1.5 million, in the renewables industry. For a long time, I've been using these … --- ## [Apex Chart problem with tag history formatting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apex-chart-problem-with-tag-history-formatting/62751)
**Author:** [@Aiasa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aiasa21)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/apex-chart-problem-with-tag-history-formatting/62751 "2023-10-16T12:39:10Z")
Good morning guys, I’m having problem showing data in a chart (line or area) using Apex Chart… after some try and some help I figure out that the exactly structure to show data is this (with “0” as t\_stamp and “1” as va… --- ## [Expression Binding to get Week of Year](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-to-get-week-of-year/80524)
**Author:** [@Roisin\_McGuire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roisin_McGuire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding-to-get-week-of-year/80524 "2023-10-16T11:13:57Z")
I notice there is an expression binding to get the Quarter of the Year from a date but is there an equivalent expression to get the Week of the Year? I have this one to get the quarter and another one to get the year: g… --- ## [How to perform a wildcard search and filter across a whole table with Named Query Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-perform-a-wildcard-search-and-filter-across-a-whole-table-with-named-query-binding/80020)
**Author:** [@Roisin\_McGuire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roisin_McGuire)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-perform-a-wildcard-search-and-filter-across-a-whole-table-with-named-query-binding/80020 "2023-10-16T07:37:31Z")
I would like to filter the test table below in Perspective by Text Field Input referencing UnitType and IssueType primarily, using a Named Query Binding or other method. This MYSQL query using LIKE works fine in the … --- ## [Can the View Canvas component flex in an embedded view?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-the-view-canvas-component-flex-in-an-embedded-view/80491)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-the-view-canvas-component-flex-in-an-embedded-view/80491 "2023-10-16T05:50:52Z")
I'm making a lovely little 24-hour alarm timeline component with the hope of using it as an embedded view in a table to show the frequency and duration of machine stops by alarm. It contains six instances of the 'shadedT… --- ## [Configure multiple properties through binding!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-multiple-properties-through-binding/80503)
**Author:** [@ignitionSL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ignitionSL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-multiple-properties-through-binding/80503 "2023-10-16T03:34:37Z")
Can I configure multiple properties in the Perspective Property editor through a single query binding? I need to configure the properties of a marker on a map (data is transferred through a database) and need to create … --- ## [How to Add marker over script in map component in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-marker-over-script-in-map-component-in-perspective/58350)
**Author:** [@Sri\_Haran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sri_Haran)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-marker-over-script-in-map-component-in-perspective/58350 "2023-10-15T23:51:40Z")
Hi, can anyone know about how to add a marker in map component in perspective over script Thanks in advance, Sri --- ## [Creating a Report to show only the time when a circuit is active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-report-to-show-only-the-time-when-a-circuit-is-active/80487)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Heck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_Heck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-report-to-show-only-the-time-when-a-circuit-is-active/80487 "2023-10-15T23:12:39Z")
Good afternoon, I am working on a new report using the reporting module, and what i'm trying to accomplish is instead of having it show a set time range, I want to to show the range when a circuit is active. Is that ach… --- ## [Comm state changed to ACTIVE ( happens to several PLCs on site)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comm-state-changed-to-active-happens-to-several-plcs-on-site/80360)
**Author:** [@uy\_huynh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/uy_huynh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comm-state-changed-to-active-happens-to-several-plcs-on-site/80360 "2023-10-15T21:47:49Z")
Hi all, All of sudden, the gateway keeps warning this error to all the PLCs not just one particular PLC. Java heap space is stable around 15%, haven't seen any CPU overload. Any input would be appreciated! --- ## [Hide Left Dock on Breakpoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-left-dock-on-breakpoint/80501)
**Author:** [@Eugene49](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eugene49)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-left-dock-on-breakpoint/80501 "2023-10-15T20:28:46Z")
I am trying to design a mobile responsive UI. So I use breakpoint as root container. I want to hide left dock on the event when breakpoint becomes small, and reappear when breakpoint becomes large. But for the life of… --- ## [Web dev module limit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-module-limit/80500)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-module-limit/80500 "2023-10-15T18:49:28Z")
We would like to use ignition gateway with web dev module to be the backend but to use react or other platform as frontend. Let's say, if there are 20k tags per project, the front end view of 1 sec refresh rate, and the… --- ## [Database Driver for Kusto (KQL)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-driver-for-kusto-kql/80428)
**Author:** [@Darko\_Puljezevic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Darko_Puljezevic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-driver-for-kusto-kql/80428 "2023-10-15T10:14:12Z")
Hello, We would like to use the Kusto database. Is it possible with the existing drivers and which ones can I use to connect to e.g. \*.kusto.fabric.microsoft.com or is there a driver that I can install ? Thanks for hel… --- ## [Map component needs internet on Server or Perspective session?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-component-needs-internet-on-server-or-perspective-session/80489)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Ali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/map-component-needs-internet-on-server-or-perspective-session/80489 "2023-10-14T22:23:04Z")
Hello all, I was wondering about the Map component in perspective. If I use the default online map or additional layers with APIs, do I need the server itself (Ignition Gateway) to be connected to the internet or the de… --- ## [Scripting function to read the Project Description property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-function-to-read-the-project-description-property/16502)
**Author:** [@Sparkblender](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sparkblender)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-function-to-read-the-project-description-property/16502 "2023-10-14T19:12:11Z")
Is there a scripting function that allows reading the Project Description property, as defined under Configure--\>System--\>Projects--\>Edit--\>Project Settings--\>Description? Thanks! --- ## [Tag group properties questions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-group-properties-questions/80379)
**Author:** [@Esn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-group-properties-questions/80379 "2023-10-14T03:36:19Z")
Hi, In the tag group editor there is a "read after write" option in the "OPC Setting". Is the "read after write" supporsed to mean read the OPC PLC value after the Ignition tag has been written to? Or has it something … --- ## [Active Directory - Manage users incomplete list](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-manage-users-incomplete-list/80044)
**Author:** [@indra.biswas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/indra.biswas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-manage-users-incomplete-list/80044 "2023-10-13T23:41:47Z")
Shouldn't all the users show up when clicking on the 'manage users' selection from the Users, Roles section ? I've got an Active Directory setup on a client site, and the list doesn't look complete. I don't show up on t… --- ## [Error setting property to '0.0' for binding on Moving Analog Indicator processValue property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-setting-property-to-0-0-for-binding-on-moving-analog-indicator-processvalue-property/79661)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Pautz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Evan_Pautz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-setting-property-to-0-0-for-binding-on-moving-analog-indicator-processvalue-property/79661 "2023-10-13T23:41:07Z")
I have a Moving Analog Indicator and I keep getting the following error, can anyone help me understand why? "Error setting property to '0.0' for binding on BR\_ANALOG\_INDICATOR.BR\_ANALOG\_INDICATOR.Moving Analog Indicator… --- ## [Ignition Expression Tag - Switch Expression Function](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-expression-tag-switch-expression-function/80480)
**Author:** [@David\_Choi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Choi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-expression-tag-switch-expression-function/80480 "2023-10-13T23:17:40Z")
Experts! I need your help in understanding why I can't have multiple cases for one result. https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC81/switch This documentation shows how I can use the switch statement, so for … --- ## [Workaround For OPC-UA Events in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/workaround-for-opc-ua-events-in-ignition/76836)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Giraldo\_Dur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan_Giraldo_Dur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/workaround-for-opc-ua-events-in-ignition/76836 "2023-10-13T20:49:07Z")
Hello everyone, in our project we want to display alarms delivered by the machine. These alarms are delivered throug Events. From this post it seems that the ability to do this through Ignition is planned for 8.3. Kevin… --- ## [Remove hover-over styling from button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-hover-over-styling-from-button/80470)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-hover-over-styling-from-button/80470 "2023-10-13T20:38:05Z")
I'd like to make a button that doesn't look like a button when the pointer is over it. The border and shadows should disappear and the pointer should not change state. I'm using it as a search icon next to a text box a… --- ## [Global variable in the Project Script failing to update in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/global-variable-in-the-project-script-failing-to-update-in-perspective/80297)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/global-variable-in-the-project-script-failing-to-update-in-perspective/80297 "2023-10-13T20:33:17Z")
For my application, I am bringing a significant amount of information into ignition through a get request (system.util.netClient). I've written a function definition to create a list of dictionaries, with each dictionary… --- ## [Access to the trainees progress in Inductive University?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-the-trainees-progress-in-inductive-university/80444)
**Author:** [@Nesrine\_Belhadj\_Yous](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nesrine_Belhadj_Yous)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-the-trainees-progress-in-inductive-university/80444 "2023-10-13T20:22:36Z")
Hi. I am a tutor. My students are taking a workshop on Ignition. They are using AU right now, to have first knowledges about the platform. I'd like to follow their progress in the different levels of the course. Is there… --- ## [Indirect Tag reference property issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-reference-property-issue/80467)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-reference-property-issue/80467 "2023-10-13T18:54:46Z")
Bit of a weird issue wondering if I am doing something wrong. But while using Indirect Tag binding. After I put in the tag path and reference the ID when I input the property for it after I press ok and go back to it the… --- ## [Ignition inactivity logout auto refresh or change page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-inactivity-logout-auto-refresh-or-change-page/80420)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Salter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Justin_Salter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-inactivity-logout-auto-refresh-or-change-page/80420 "2023-10-13T16:38:20Z")
I am currently using a SQL database to write to a table. Data is written to the SQL whenever a user with a specific role is logged in and navigates to a page using an onStartup script. The data is then added to the table… --- ## [Open a Perspective popup when a user chooses to create a new dropdown entry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-a-perspective-popup-when-a-user-chooses-to-create-a-new-dropdown-entry/80449)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-a-perspective-popup-when-a-user-chooses-to-create-a-new-dropdown-entry/80449 "2023-10-13T16:04:38Z")
I have a dropdown component with custom entry selected. If the user creates a custom entry I want to immediately open a popup window. Is there a natural way to accomplish this in Perspective? I think I could accomplis… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=554) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=556)