# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=63 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [Read alarm acknote in acknowledgement script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-alarm-acknote-in-acknowledgement-script/114098)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-alarm-acknote-in-acknowledgement-script/114098 "2026-03-06T22:08:55Z")
I’m probably overlooking something, but in the Alarm acknowledgement script, for the life of me I can’t figure out how to just get the acknowledge note so I can put it in a separate database for some other recordkeeping … --- ## [Camera cgi call doesn't work from Client tagchange script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-cgi-call-doesnt-work-from-client-tagchange-script/114369)
**Author:** [@George\_Kalpakidis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/George_Kalpakidis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/camera-cgi-call-doesnt-work-from-client-tagchange-script/114369 "2026-03-06T19:41:15Z")
I have a several cameras (PTZOptics) that I can control the Preset by execution a cgi call from the tagchange script. The script looks like this: import urllib2 urllib2.urlopen import time print event.tagPath print init… --- ## [Checkboxes on Perspective Forms - No initial value?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/checkboxes-on-perspective-forms-no-initial-value/114342)
**Author:** [@surety975](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/surety975)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/checkboxes-on-perspective-forms-no-initial-value/114342 "2026-03-06T19:09:51Z")
I’m trying to use the Form component to add a record to a database table I’ve created. I think I’ve got it working, with the exception of two boolean fields. I initially tried using toggle switches. When the form load… --- ## [Architecting a Centralized Column Visibility Manager for Dynamic Perspective Tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/architecting-a-centralized-column-visibility-manager-for-dynamic-perspective-tables/114352)
**Author:** [@Farhan\_Basheer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farhan_Basheer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/architecting-a-centralized-column-visibility-manager-for-dynamic-perspective-tables/114352 "2026-03-06T18:07:36Z")
I am managing 20+ Perspective Table components across multiple views. Many of these tables are dynamic—their columns change based on query parameters or user selection. I need a scalable, centralized system that allows u… --- ## [Reporting Abnormalities](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-abnormalities/12595)
**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-abnormalities/12595 "2026-03-06T17:55:59Z")
We have a Report that prints to a Zebra printer designed. If we open it in a report viewer in the application, right click and print it comes out perfectly. If we use code to print the label using report it doesn't align… --- ## [I need to identify the Root cause of Perspective session TimeOut](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-need-to-identify-the-root-cause-of-perspective-session-timeout/114334)
**Author:** [@Samkcr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samkcr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-need-to-identify-the-root-cause-of-perspective-session-timeout/114334 "2026-03-06T17:49:03Z")
Hi, As per our configuration we haven’t configured any settings related to session timeout. We have developed the screens in perspective. In our TABs where the operator uses near by machines, it is getting automatically… --- ## [403 Access Denied when calling SAP API from Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/403-access-denied-when-calling-sap-api-from-ignition/114330)
**Author:** [@Syed\_Najam\_ul\_arfeen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Syed_Najam_ul_arfeen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/403-access-denied-when-calling-sap-api-from-ignition/114330 "2026-03-06T06:06:04Z")
I am trying to call a SAP API from Ignition. The API works correctly in Postman and browser, but when I call it from Ignition I am getting 403 Access Denied (SAP ICM error page). The same request works in Postman with B… --- ## [I am having an issue with tags not showing up correctly in the OPC browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-am-having-an-issue-with-tags-not-showing-up-correctly-in-the-opc-browser/16313)
**Author:** [@trd79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trd79)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-am-having-an-issue-with-tags-not-showing-up-correctly-in-the-opc-browser/16313 "2026-03-05T19:28:25Z")
I am having an issue with tags not showing up correctly in the OPC browser . DINTS are showing up as a folder instead of a tag. I am trying to create a tag called PPM\_205 it is a DINT from a Control Logix L71 Rev. 20.12… --- ## [Running into Intermittent Issue with Viewing a Report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-into-intermittent-issue-with-viewing-a-report/114344)
**Author:** [@hek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-into-intermittent-issue-with-viewing-a-report/114344 "2026-03-05T19:22:17Z")
I have been stuck on this problem on and off for several weeks now. When trying to view a report using the perspective report viewer component, sometimes I get the error message “Enter a valid report in the "source" pro… --- ## [PDF Viewer Font Rendering Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-font-rendering-issues/114349)
**Author:** [@Porter\_Ellis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Porter_Ellis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer-font-rendering-issues/114349 "2026-03-05T19:07:39Z")
I have explored other threads related to this issue but to no avail. The PDF Viewer behaves in such a way that certain fonts, if not recognized, will render as rectangles instead of characters. I have tried installing th… --- ## [Querytag using {](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytag-using/114343)
**Author:** [@Rene\_Ries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rene_Ries)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytag-using/114343 "2026-03-05T18:46:02Z")
Hi, I am trying to use the following query in a query tag: SELECT Count(\*) FROM MESWorkOrder WHERE NAME NOT LIKE "%{%" Ignition does not seem to accept the {. Is there a solution for this? The query works exactly the… --- ## [Perspective Security Level Rules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-security-level-rules/114318)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Automation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Automation)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-security-level-rules/114318 "2026-03-05T18:39:09Z")
Hello My goal is to have my ignition 8.3 perspective project allow View Only (public) access, and ‘Admin’ access. If the user is signed in (Authenticated) but does not belong to ‘Admin’, I want to reject the user’s logi… --- ## [Font rendering issue with PDF viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-rendering-issue-with-pdf-viewer/40399)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/font-rendering-issue-with-pdf-viewer/40399 "2026-03-05T18:19:55Z")
I store pdf BLOB in my DB. PDF is generatd in my report module with : bytes = system.report.executeReport(path="WeekReportV4", project="home", parameters=reportParameters, fileType="pdf") Then I put it in a PDF Viewer … --- ## [Alarm Falling Edge Detection for Setpoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-falling-edge-detection-for-setpoint/114341)
**Author:** [@AlbinoBigFoot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlbinoBigFoot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-falling-edge-detection-for-setpoint/114341 "2026-03-05T16:55:35Z")
Hi, I have been trying to figure out a way to setup an alarm for an Amp Load that goes to 0 from not 0. I don’t want it to alarm if the value starts at 0. I would prefer using an expression for this but hasChanged only s… --- ## [\[IGN-5597\]How to trend Perspective Sessions on a memory tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-5597-how-to-trend-perspective-sessions-on-a-memory-tag/114315)
**Author:** [@justin.huggins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.huggins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-5597-how-to-trend-perspective-sessions-on-a-memory-tag/114315 "2026-03-05T16:34:26Z")
We are currently trying to size our front-ends and load balancers based on active sessions. Really need a way to historize the perspective sessions of users. How do I accomplish this task? --- ## [Possible bug with Query Tags and implicit .value in Ignition 8.3.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-bug-with-query-tags-and-implicit-value-in-ignition-8-3-1/114316)
**Author:** [@gregory.bernard1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gregory.bernard1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-bug-with-query-tags-and-implicit-value-in-ignition-8-3-1/114316 "2026-03-05T16:25:43Z")
Hello, I might be encountering a bug with Query Tags in Ignition 8.3.1. In our projects, we use UDTs across multiple plants, and inside these UDTs we have several simple Query Tags that read configuration parameters st… --- ## [8.3.3 BACnet/IP can't connect to equipment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-3-bacnet-ip-cant-connect-to-equipment/114153)
**Author:** [@Cade\_Allen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cade_Allen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-3-bacnet-ip-cant-connect-to-equipment/114153 "2026-03-05T16:10:50Z")
I’m trying to connect to equipment via BACnet/IP. The controller communicates BACnet/IP, and the equipment is connected to the controller via BACnet MS/TP. I can successfully connect to the controller, but when I try to… --- ## [Sepasoft production model is unable to create](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sepasoft-production-model-is-unable-to-create/114339)
**Author:** [@prasoon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sepasoft-production-model-is-unable-to-create/114339 "2026-03-05T15:31:36Z")
Hi I am new to Sepasoft as I have intalled all the sepasoft module done a valid connection in database for MES but I am not able to see table getting created in the database. Is their any additional settings that are nee… --- ## [Flex Repeater Events for Instance Selection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-events-for-instance-selection/114296)
**Author:** [@gavinw0606](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gavinw0606)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-events-for-instance-selection/114296 "2026-03-05T15:13:51Z")
My goal is to determine which instance of a flex repeater the user has clicked on and navigating to a new screen, pass either the index of that instance or the instance tank property through a custom property on the flex… --- ## [Moving gateway to new server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-gateway-to-new-server/114332)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Alaco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alejandro_Alaco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-gateway-to-new-server/114332 "2026-03-05T10:02:23Z")
Hello! We are moving our Ignition Gateway to a new virtual server. Now I´m using \`8.1.38 Should I use the same Ignition versión or I can use the latest one to make my current projects work? --- ## [Perspective Table Column Filter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-column-filter/114298)
**Author:** [@shouvik.roy1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shouvik.roy1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-column-filter/114298 "2026-03-05T05:47:54Z")
Can we apply a column filter to perspective table column from a check box binding to column filter? When I click click checkbox boolean condition is true , but filter does not apply to column. Property Binding : ../fle… --- ## [Flex Repeater Binding Not Refreshing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-binding-not-refreshing/114327)
**Author:** [@richhull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-repeater-binding-not-refreshing/114327 "2026-03-05T03:06:20Z")
I am having trouble with a binding refresh. I have a Flex Repeater whose instances are bound to a custom property on the view level. The way I have it set up is that I have a button that triggers a message handler at the… --- ## [Designer Text Size Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-text-size-issue/114329)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Furlani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Furlani)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-text-size-issue/114329 "2026-03-05T03:03:01Z")
I am having the strangest issue with the designer. This is an older gateway 8.1.28 The text is large for no reason. It was not like this earlier today then I got back on and pulled up the designer and it’s huge. I have … --- ## [Filtering on Alarm status tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-on-alarm-status-tables/114326)
**Author:** [@tgish](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tgish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-on-alarm-status-tables/114326 "2026-03-05T00:50:21Z")
Hello, I suspect the answer is that what I need isn’t possible based on my forum searches, but I’m trying to avoid making duplicate tags. I have three gateways. All talking on gateway network and each has the other tw… --- ## [\[IGN-14709\]EmbrCharts v8.3 - Unable to Find Registered Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14709-embrcharts-v8-3-unable-to-find-registered-component/111914)
**Author:** [@andrew.budaiev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrew.budaiev)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14709-embrcharts-v8-3-unable-to-find-registered-component/111914 "2026-03-04T23:43:25Z")
I'm seeing multiple Unable to find registered component for id = '%module% errors in my logs, which indicate that some views contain elements from modules that no longer exist. I've been deleting these elements as I go. … --- ## [\[IGN-11948\]Power table header bug greys out when disabled but color does not returns on enable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-11948-power-table-header-bug-greys-out-when-disabled-but-color-does-not-returns-on-enable/114290)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-11948-power-table-header-bug-greys-out-when-disabled-but-color-does-not-returns-on-enable/114290 "2026-03-04T23:39:39Z")
Using 8.1.47. Easy to reproduce. Create a brand new power table. You will see the header has black text. Now set the enabled property to false. It greys out as expected. However, turning enabled back to true … --- ## [Output Console Not Showing Debug Print Statements](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-console-not-showing-debug-print-statements/19049)
**Author:** [@awaege](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awaege)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-console-not-showing-debug-print-statements/19049 "2026-03-04T22:56:52Z")
Hi, I've had the problem for a while that when adding print statements to various scripts throughout ignition I am not seeing the prints in the output console. I'm not sure why this is happening. Am I looking in the wron… --- ## [Numeric Entry Field deferUpdates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-entry-field-deferupdates/62084)
**Author:** [@jcaudle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcaudle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-entry-field-deferupdates/62084 "2026-03-04T20:50:50Z")
Why is there not a deferUpdates option on the Numeric Entry Field? I would like a change script to change the background of the field to green when the number entered is between a min-max range. Doesn’t seem to be a way… --- ## [Running into issue with derived tag expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-into-issue-with-derived-tag-expression/114146)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_Brown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ethan_Brown)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-into-issue-with-derived-tag-expression/114146 "2026-03-04T18:54:06Z")
We're planning to use derived tags to represent enumerated tags. We have a folder called "EnumTables" under the tag provider root and it contains Dataset tags to represent the translation table. Column 0 is the raw numbe… --- ## [PostgreSQL Connection attempts to connect to the wrong host](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-connection-attempts-to-connect-to-the-wrong-host/114320)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Spencer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joe_Spencer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-connection-attempts-to-connect-to-the-wrong-host/114320 "2026-03-04T17:54:30Z")
I have the JDBC Driver installed, and am trying to remotely connect to a PostgreSQL DB. In the connection details, I am specifying a host ###.##.###.119:5432 The error thrown clearly shows that it is attempting to conn… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=62) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=64)