# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=587 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 588 --- ## [\[BUG\] Unable to add SMS to users without SMS notification module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-unable-to-add-sms-to-users-without-sms-notification-module/78261)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-unable-to-add-sms-to-users-without-sms-notification-module/78261 "2023-08-23T05:11:43Z")
I have 2 gateways connected via the GAN, where one has an SMS modem connected and the SMS notification module installed. I'm accessing this through the GAN as a remote notification profile from the other Gateway, however… --- ## [Template Repeater for a button -Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-for-a-button-vision/63308)
**Author:** [@Dharani\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dharani_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-repeater-for-a-button-vision/63308 "2023-08-23T03:47:20Z")
Hi, I would like to create a template button with parameters like name, buttoncolor and other tag path names. I have a static 4 buttons in a window. whenever i click on a button (say “Speed”), button template will be r… --- ## [AD Hybrid Setup Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-hybrid-setup-question/78262)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ad-hybrid-setup-question/78262 "2023-08-23T03:18:20Z")
Hello, We are using an AD hybrid user source, with a soft failover to an internal user source. I have noticed that the roles session property is properly populated when a user in the internal group logs in but it is nul… --- ## [Tag Folder Type or Discription? - Other than the tag folder name, are there any tag folder properties that are writable?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-folder-type-or-discription-other-than-the-tag-folder-name-are-there-any-tag-folder-properties-that-are-writable/78253)
**Author:** [@r123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-folder-type-or-discription-other-than-the-tag-folder-name-are-there-any-tag-folder-properties-that-are-writable/78253 "2023-08-23T01:23:28Z")
Looking for a way to denote a folder type or description. I have a script that can find tags in folders but it doesn't know what that folder is within the process. I need to provide the location when posting the value. T… --- ## [Static vertical line in xy chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/static-vertical-line-in-xy-chart/78231)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/static-vertical-line-in-xy-chart/78231 "2023-08-22T21:32:19Z")
I have an XY chart set up as a histogram and want to add vertical lines to indicate target/min/max. I've found a couple posts with some solutions but they aren't working for me. I have a second data source with the tar… --- ## [Perspective Workstation open blank](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-open-blank/78249)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Figueroa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anthony_Figueroa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-workstation-open-blank/78249 "2023-08-22T21:18:56Z")
Hi, I just still learning this...We had a power outage recently, and when everything came back, we opened all our workstation, but one of them the window open blank. I tested pinging to verify network communication and… --- ## [Expression Value Checking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-value-checking/78257)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-value-checking/78257 "2023-08-22T20:28:25Z")
Is there a more convenient way to check the value during the evaluation of the expression, other than if(result is ok, result, other)? Similar to Excel's ifError()? --- ## [Quest Database connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quest-database-connection/78246)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quest-database-connection/78246 "2023-08-22T19:36:35Z")
Trying to use Quest Database as Historian DB . i am able to build connection using JDBC drive .able to read from preconfigured Table . But , Ignition failed to write to the DB showing below errors when Ignition tryin… --- ## [In a report, is it possible to make a table push down components depending on its length?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-a-report-is-it-possible-to-make-a-table-push-down-components-depending-on-its-length/78250)
**Author:** [@Christy\_Jean](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christy_Jean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-a-report-is-it-possible-to-make-a-table-push-down-components-depending-on-its-length/78250 "2023-08-22T19:17:41Z")
I have a table in a report that will vary in size with a separate table under it. I'd like to have the first table push the second table "LOT CHANGES" into a new page instead of skipping over it like it's doing in this e… --- ## [Wintriss .opf address file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wintriss-opf-address-file/78251)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Harrison](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Scott_Harrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wintriss-opf-address-file/78251 "2023-08-22T18:50:05Z")
I have a Wintriss controller connected via Modbus tcp. When setting up addressing, I import a provided .OPF file, and Ignition says it was imported ok. But, no addresses are added to my device. --- ## [system.net.httpClient with CookieManager](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-with-cookiemanager/52259)
**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-with-cookiemanager/52259 "2023-08-22T18:25:05Z")
Just wanted to post some code I was working on today. Couldn’t really find much on the forum to help with how to deal with the java cookie policy if the HTTP client required it for the get calls, but fought my way throug… --- ## [View Local Camera as Live Feed in Video Player component in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-local-camera-as-live-feed-in-video-player-component-in-perspective/65911)
**Author:** [@Omii](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Omii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-local-camera-as-live-feed-in-video-player-component-in-perspective/65911 "2023-08-22T17:48:14Z")
Hello Everyone, Is it any way to use Local device camera as live feed in video player component in perspective. Basically i want to show local camera in this component I am waiting for your positive responses. --- ## [DefaultExceptionMapper Unexpected Error Occurred](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/defaultexceptionmapper-unexpected-error-occurred/78159)
**Author:** [@d3h637](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/d3h637)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/defaultexceptionmapper-unexpected-error-occurred/78159 "2023-08-22T17:44:31Z")
I have two servers that have been operating for at least 10 years, being upgraded multiple times to the newest version of Ignition. I'm not sure what the original version was, but the first one I remember using was 7.5.… --- ## [Dynamically Binding to Multiple Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-binding-to-multiple-tags/78244)
**Author:** [@John\_Maldonado](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_Maldonado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamically-binding-to-multiple-tags/78244 "2023-08-22T16:26:42Z")
Hello, I'm working on a vision template where I'm needing to bind to an unkown number of tags. Essentially, on the template I'll have an ID custom prop which I can use to query a database. The query will produce a num… --- ## [How does symbols work for Ignition Tags?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-symbols-work-for-ignition-tags/78238)
**Author:** [@darren.sisco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/darren.sisco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-symbols-work-for-ignition-tags/78238 "2023-08-22T16:21:43Z")
Hello, got a new float tag they are wanting recorded. It seemed like business as usual. However, the tag they are using in the PLC is "r\_gasConsuptionTotal\_m³". We access this tag through Kepware so it sees the same. … --- ## [Menu based on roles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/menu-based-on-roles/78028)
**Author:** [@pbg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pbg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/menu-based-on-roles/78028 "2023-08-22T16:04:56Z")
Hi, I'm wanting to edit the visibility on a tree menu based on the roles of the signed in user. Right now I have a startup event on the tree menu but I cant seem to use system.security.getRoles() in the event so I'm not… --- ## [Date/Time Tag from Scheduled Gateway Event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-time-tag-from-scheduled-gateway-event/78239)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Esters1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Esters1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-time-tag-from-scheduled-gateway-event/78239 "2023-08-22T15:24:39Z")
Hello, I am trying to create a script that writes the date/time to a tag at that scheduled event. Here's what I have but I keep getting "TypeError: expected a str". I have tried the destination tagpath as both Date/tim… --- ## [Ignore null on text props perspective Text Field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignore-null-on-text-props-perspective-text-field/78202)
**Author:** [@avantica](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/avantica)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignore-null-on-text-props-perspective-text-field/78202 "2023-08-22T14:53:01Z")
Hi all Does anyone know a way we can ignore 'null' values on text props? --- ## [Modbus Bad due to TimeOut](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-bad-due-to-timeout/78233)
**Author:** [@Martial\_Wilbert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Martial_Wilbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-bad-due-to-timeout/78233 "2023-08-22T14:45:48Z")
Hi all, I'm currently testing Ignition by using Docker container. On the project, I create a Modbus Device linked to a local Modbus Simulator (pyModSlave). The device has a connected status. I create then a new tag bu… --- ## [Can't find ia\_symbolComponent-pump-orientation-right class](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-find-ia-symbolcomponent-pump-orientation-right-class/78200)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Ali](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ali_Ali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-find-ia-symbolcomponent-pump-orientation-right-class/78200 "2023-08-22T14:31:37Z")
Hello everyone, I can't find the ia\_symbolComponent-pump-orientation-right CSS class in the themes files. When I change a pump component orientation it changes normally, but when I convert the component to drawing and t… --- ## [Scrollbar position informations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrollbar-position-informations/78224)
**Author:** [@Pmonet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pmonet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrollbar-position-informations/78224 "2023-08-22T14:28:55Z")
Hello, For a project, we want to create a multiple selection tool that will allow the user to apply the same command to several elements by selecting them at the same time (using the Windows selection area as an example… --- ## [Ignition Designer - Tag Values blank v8.1.31](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-tag-values-blank-v8-1-31/78228)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Perez1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luis_Perez1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-designer-tag-values-blank-v8-1-31/78228 "2023-08-22T14:14:35Z")
Hello. after upgrading the system to v.8.1.31, we can't see the tag values. they show up for a split second after i open the tags but disappear --- ## [Software Governance Model with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/software-governance-model-with-ignition/78223)
**Author:** [@Babla\_Bogam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Babla_Bogam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/software-governance-model-with-ignition/78223 "2023-08-22T13:52:17Z")
I was asked by my IT manager what is the software governance model used with Ignition. Any thoughts? --- ## [Alarm Notification Pipeline, Consolidation and Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipeline-consolidation-and-scripting/78229)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Hofmann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luca_Hofmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipeline-consolidation-and-scripting/78229 "2023-08-22T13:51:08Z")
Hello there, i have a question about the Alarm Notification Pipeline. I'm new to that topic, so there might be a simple solution that im not aware of. I want to use an Alarm Notification Block to send out Emails to a c… --- ## [Activate Tag History via Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/activate-tag-history-via-scripting/78163)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Hofmann](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luca_Hofmann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/activate-tag-history-via-scripting/78163 "2023-08-22T13:46:56Z")
Hello there, is there a way to enable the Tag Historian for a Tag via Skripting? More specificaly what i need to accomplish with that: I have an OPC Tag that is receives its Data from a PLC / CNC, it shows the current… --- ## [Browse the list of variables initialized on a Project Library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browse-the-list-of-variables-initialized-on-a-project-library/78157)
**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browse-the-list-of-variables-initialized-on-a-project-library/78157 "2023-08-22T09:43:03Z")
Hello, is it possible to make a for loop to browse the list of variables initialized on a Project Library file, see the example below ? I want do something like: for each items in A\_Constante .... I want read each … --- ## [\[BUG\] Find/Replace tool not finding in Window unless Window is open](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-find-replace-tool-not-finding-in-window-unless-window-is-open/78198)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-find-replace-tool-not-finding-in-window-unless-window-is-open/78198 "2023-08-22T13:39:47Z")
v8.1.28 No Windows open... no results??? Search again after opening Window that I know contains this tag in Designer... it finds it?? No errors reported in the console --- ## [Coordinate container move icon in client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinate-container-move-icon-in-client/78209)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/coordinate-container-move-icon-in-client/78209 "2023-08-22T13:28:45Z")
Hi, In perspective client, user would like to move an icon placed in a coordinate container. Is it possible ? Not in designer but in client. Thanks --- ## [Button icon size and position with multiline text?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-icon-size-and-position-with-multiline-text/78215)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-icon-size-and-position-with-multiline-text/78215 "2023-08-22T13:28:08Z")
with the button component, with multiline text, the icon is resized and the position is not good. Is there any style properties to better adjust icon size and position in this case ? --- ## [Bad quality overlay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-overlay/78221)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_Tabachnikov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ethan_Tabachnikov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-overlay/78221 "2023-08-22T13:08:42Z")
Hello, Is there a way of figuring out why I have a red thin dashed border around one of my templates? I checked the quality of all the attributes, and even opted out of the overlay for all but still cannot find what's … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=586) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=588)