# Ignition

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## [Add Vertical Line To XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-vertical-line-to-xy-chart/76946)

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**Author:** [@Charles\_Belanger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Charles_Belanger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-vertical-line-to-xy-chart/76946 "2023-07-26T18:13:07Z")

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I would like to put vertical Line on a particular value inside a Xy Chart. Presentely my chart look like this : What i would like to obtain is something like this : How can I obtain this result?

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## [Reporting module: date vs. datetime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-date-vs-datetime/76948)

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**Author:** [@Andrew.Meronek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew.Meronek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-module-date-vs-datetime/76948 "2023-07-26T17:47:15Z")

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I'm trying to understand how the date and datetime should work in the Ignition Report module, particualrly relating to parameters. If I define a parameter "Today\_Date", I can specify the parameter type as "Date" - fine, …

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## [Auto login based on client IP Address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-login-based-on-client-ip-address/11163)

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**Author:** [@rhettmotley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rhettmotley)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-login-based-on-client-ip-address/11163 "2023-07-26T17:15:12Z")

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I am wanting to setup an auto login based on the client IP address. Using if statements I can auto login the user and open the correct window for the client. It will become very cumbersome to keep up with as more clients…

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## [Writing to a PLC tag from a client event script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-a-plc-tag-from-a-client-event-script/76952)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Puente](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Puente)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-a-plc-tag-from-a-client-event-script/76952 "2023-07-26T16:41:04Z")

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I want to write to a tag in the PLC using a client event script. I have the tag trigger set up and want to write a value, which is the sum of multiple tags, to a specified tag. Example: system.tag.write("My/Tag/Path\_To…

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## [System.util.logger stopped working after moving to another library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-logger-stopped-working-after-moving-to-another-library/76950)

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**Author:** [@wci.jgiese](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wci.jgiese)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-logger-stopped-working-after-moving-to-another-library/76950 "2023-07-26T15:41:48Z")

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Hey all, I had the block of code below working without issue. ''' LogRestInfo is a function that logs a given message as an informational log if informational messages are enabled. If printing to console is also enabled…

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## [runScript command in UDT PLC Tag to get its tag name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-command-in-udt-plc-tag-to-get-its-tag-name/76851)

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**Author:** [@Nirav\_Sopariwala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nirav_Sopariwala)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-command-in-udt-plc-tag-to-get-its-tag-name/76851 "2023-07-26T15:26:55Z")

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Hi, I am running simple script to get tag name but it ending up with an error: "Error\_ExpressionEval("Error executing script for runScript() expression:default.ReadIniFile.myFunc()") Tag is connected to the PLC using …

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## [Opening Sockets to TCP devices using scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opening-sockets-to-tcp-devices-using-scripting/76860)

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**Author:** [@Hayden\_Watson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hayden_Watson)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opening-sockets-to-tcp-devices-using-scripting/76860 "2023-07-26T15:23:36Z")

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Hey all, We've got some machines that will be sending and receiving data to our Ignition using python TCP APIs, and then ideally writing these to tags. In a testing python prgram that was developed, a socket to the rel…

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## [Access/edit Ignition Edge via Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-edit-ignition-edge-via-gateway/76747)

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**Author:** [@vshn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vshn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-edit-ignition-edge-via-gateway/76747 "2023-07-26T15:08:28Z")

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Folks, I'm working with a set of Ignition Edge sync devices each on their own LAN. They connect up to a central Ignition Gateway (to act as realtime and tag history providers) which has two NICs and straddles the LAN an…

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## [Easy Chart Power Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-power-table/76759)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nick_Martin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-power-table/76759 "2023-07-26T15:08:11Z")

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Hi all, I've put together a script to update a Power Table with some data from an Easy Chart so that it shows a nicer legend than the built in one. It seems to work OK, but I would like some feedback on how I might mak…

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## [throwOnError missing on httpDelete method](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/throwonerror-missing-on-httpdelete-method/76903)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_White](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_White)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/throwonerror-missing-on-httpdelete-method/76903 "2023-07-26T14:30:23Z")

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On the system.net.httpDelete function, it's missing the keyword argument throwOnError=True. This is on other methods such as httpPost, but not on delete. This means I can't get any meaningful information back from the …

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## [Error launching a project in Designer or Client Launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-a-project-in-designer-or-client-launcher/76902)

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**Author:** [@fabiano.moreira.amar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fabiano.moreira.amar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-a-project-in-designer-or-client-launcher/76902 "2023-07-26T13:55:42Z")

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I'm getting a error when I'm trying to login to launch a project. Trying to launch using Designer (Tools -\> Launch Project ) or when I try to launch using Client Launcher. Same error in both. I'm using a trial license n…

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## [Error Logging into Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-logging-into-client/20893)

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**Author:** [@codymmb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codymmb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-logging-into-client/20893 "2023-07-26T13:53:04Z")

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I can use the default user source to log into the gateway and designer, but when I try to log into a client using the same credentials that worked previously, I get an error in the Java console: text.txt (23.9 KB) I’ve…

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## [Vision Screen Double Window Glitch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-screen-double-window-glitch/66802)

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**Author:** [@tgjonaj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tgjonaj)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-screen-double-window-glitch/66802 "2023-07-26T13:52:12Z")

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Hello, I have a vision screen that glitches out every once in a while and will double-vision my fields, buttons, and windows. I looked over my script and all look fine. Other stations/HMI's dont have any issues. Has any…

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## [How to render any column key as barcode in report table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-render-any-column-key-as-barcode-in-report-table/76936)

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**Author:** [@Rahul\_Bhakte1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rahul_Bhakte1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-render-any-column-key-as-barcode-in-report-table/76936 "2023-07-26T13:18:03Z")

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I am trying to render a column in report table as barcode but not able to do that. I am using a tag dataset as data source for a report and I want one column to render as barcode in report. As I researched, barcode fon…

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## [\[FEATURE\] Keep tag editor dataset value editor open on loss of focus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-keep-tag-editor-dataset-value-editor-open-on-loss-of-focus/76828)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-keep-tag-editor-dataset-value-editor-open-on-loss-of-focus/76828 "2023-07-26T13:03:48Z")

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I'm sure I've already raised this before but I can't find it.. 8.1.30 The number of times I accidentally close and wipe all of my changes while editing a dataset tag's value is embarrassing, but at the moment all it ta…

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## [Vision - 2 state toggle - binding indicator value to the control value property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-2-state-toggle-binding-indicator-value-to-the-control-value-property/76942)

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**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-2-state-toggle-binding-indicator-value-to-the-control-value-property/76942 "2023-07-26T12:52:33Z")

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The manual says: "Indicator Value : Bind this to the tag that indicates the current state. " When setting up a page, I bound the indicator value to the control value property to observe the performance. Is it a good p…

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## [How to assign Advanced Stylesheet to button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-assign-advanced-stylesheet-to-button/76923)

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**Author:** [@Learner\_Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Learner_Ignition)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-assign-advanced-stylesheet-to-button/76923 "2023-07-26T12:50:25Z")

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Hi, I am learning about CSS and trying to implement in Ignition. .psc-button\_test { display: inline-block; padding: 15px 25px; font-size: 24px; cursor: pointer; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; o…

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## [Line Curve Guide Snap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/line-curve-guide-snap/76941)

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**Author:** [@coffee732](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/coffee732)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/line-curve-guide-snap/76941 "2023-07-26T12:46:23Z")

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When creating a path with a curved edge, how do I get the curve guides to snap-to-grid so I can create a symmetrical curve?

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## [Problem with Alarm Status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-alarm-status/76927)

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**Author:** [@Surya\_Chandra\_Mohan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Surya_Chandra_Mohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-alarm-status/76927 "2023-07-26T12:32:03Z")

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Hello I am currently trying to trigger an alarm when the TOTALAVAILABLEQUANTITY reaches less than 10 count from the STOCK table. The script is written under root/table component and it's not working I have attached th…

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## [Ignition on Azure Kubernetes Service](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-azure-kubernetes-service/68388)

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**Author:** [@Anthony\_Wild](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anthony_Wild)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-azure-kubernetes-service/68388 "2023-07-26T12:28:55Z")

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Hello All, Just wanted to post a quick deployment here written for Azure Kubernetes Service to solicit feedback and hopefully help others who are also exploring Ignition on k8s. Our deployment is designed for an autosca…

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## [Un-doing tag history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/un-doing-tag-history/76900)

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**Author:** [@Randolph\_Sewell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Randolph_Sewell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/un-doing-tag-history/76900 "2023-07-26T12:27:21Z")

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I have operators who are inputting data and that gets written to a tag which has history on and set to "sample on change". They do this once a day but the problem is, if they enter the wrong value even after confirmation…

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## [SharePoint list data using Graph API: Filter on any column doesn't work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sharepoint-list-data-using-graph-api-filter-on-any-column-doesnt-work/76767)

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**Author:** [@Rahul\_Bhakte1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rahul_Bhakte1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sharepoint-list-data-using-graph-api-filter-on-any-column-doesnt-work/76767 "2023-07-26T12:05:10Z")

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I am trying to fetch data from SharePoint URL for the first time. I have managed to get all the list data from sharePoint URL but when I try to apply filter on any column, I didn't get any expected data. Can you please …

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## [Perspective issue with users](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-issue-with-users/76922)

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**Author:** [@Nandini\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nandini_S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-issue-with-users/76922 "2023-07-26T06:16:24Z")

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Hello I have created users table with edit and delete button and the script is written for the two buttons. The edit and delete functionality is working but only if I navigate from one tab to another in perspective I …

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## [Bluetooth Connection to ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bluetooth-connection-to-ignition/76655)

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**Author:** [@Adarsh\_K](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_K)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bluetooth-connection-to-ignition/76655 "2023-07-26T05:12:41Z")

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Hi , I have a Bluetooth scanner which i want to read a data in perspective view .... I could not find any ignition material which explains how to connect my Bluetooth device to ignition ..... Can anyone help me with it…

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## [Perspective issue after making the necessary changes in start up script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-issue-after-making-the-necessary-changes-in-start-up-script/76859)

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**Author:** [@Surya\_Chandra\_Mohan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Surya_Chandra_Mohan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-issue-after-making-the-necessary-changes-in-start-up-script/76859 "2023-07-26T04:13:38Z")

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Hello, I am currently trying to enable a button when administrator users role are logged in from perspective and disable a button when only regular users are logged in. I have attached the snapshot of the code! Can yo…

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## [Perspective Dock Auto Breakpoint Max](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dock-auto-breakpoint-max/51662)

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**Author:** [@jacob.ramirez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.ramirez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dock-auto-breakpoint-max/51662 "2023-07-25T21:37:32Z")

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In the settings for a dock in perspective, there is an option for “Auto Breakpoint”. Which is the minimum width needed for that dock to be displayed. What if we wanted to go the other way? I know I could use a breakpoi…

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## [Power chart interpolation fails](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-interpolation-fails/76886)

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**Author:** [@Pedro\_Jimenez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pedro_Jimenez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-interpolation-fails/76886 "2023-07-26T03:18:10Z")

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Hi, When I graph a tag that has lost communication in Ignition, it shows values instead of cutting the graph. For example, during the weekend, we experienced a communication failure with a device, so we didn't record an…

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## [Bad\_ShelvingTimeOutOfRange StatusCode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-shelvingtimeoutofrange-statuscode/76821)

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**Author:** [@PRASHANTH\_KAKKIRALA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRASHANTH_KAKKIRALA)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-shelvingtimeoutofrange-statuscode/76821 "2023-07-25T21:37:23Z")

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Hi @pturmel , I'm seeing the same issue but not resolved after resetting session. Any help would be appreciated

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## [Dataset not converting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-not-converting/76885)

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**Author:** [@ian.sebryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian.sebryk)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-not-converting/76885 "2023-07-25T20:57:07Z")

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copy/pasted from another working project, but i don't see why this isn't working: userDataset = system.tag.readBlocking(userDataPath) # \<--- '\[\]/Users/username system.perspective.print(userDataset) # \<--- this print…

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## [View Aspect Ratio](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-aspect-ratio/76898)

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**Author:** [@Josue\_Cuadras](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Josue_Cuadras)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-aspect-ratio/76898 "2023-07-25T20:41:21Z")

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Is there a way to maintain the aspect ratio of a view when minimizing it on a browser?

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