# Ignition

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## [Binding seems to cause a flash of an error on XY chart when the page is loaded, v8.19](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-seems-to-cause-a-flash-of-an-error-on-xy-chart-when-the-page-is-loaded-v8-19/72254)

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**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-seems-to-cause-a-flash-of-an-error-on-xy-chart-when-the-page-is-loaded-v8-19/72254 "2023-04-10T14:45:22Z")

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v8.19. On this XY Chart is a binding to adjust the chart Y range based on the data present. The data comes from a query binding with a parameter. The error is fast, isolated it to the binding. What is an alternative? …

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## [How can i assign more ram to the gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-assign-more-ram-to-the-gateway/72268)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_javier\_reyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ricardo_javier_reyes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-assign-more-ram-to-the-gateway/72268 "2023-04-10T16:42:38Z")

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How can I assign more ram to the gateway or do I need to have the license?

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## [Any NERC CIP experts out there? Seeking feedback for a new guide](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-nerc-cip-experts-out-there-seeking-feedback-for-a-new-guide/72185)

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**Author:** [@nathan.boeger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan.boeger)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/any-nerc-cip-experts-out-there-seeking-feedback-for-a-new-guide/72185 "2023-04-10T15:21:29Z")

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I'm at a DRAFT point of a NERC CIP guide with Ignition. Do you know any experts who might be willing to help proof the document, or even be a co-author? It is being written in the same style as the "21 CFR Part 11 and P…

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## [Inserting tag data into a database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inserting-tag-data-into-a-database/72260)

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**Author:** [@dan\_mueller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dan_mueller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inserting-tag-data-into-a-database/72260 "2023-04-10T15:17:11Z")

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How can I write tag data to a database. Not sure how to setup parameters. Query below works with sample data but I want to use tag data Insert into HWS\_Status (part\_number,line\_running,record) values ('CC3400','yes'…

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## [Mitsubishi Driver Public Beta Test Now Open (Ignition Early Access Channel)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-driver-public-beta-test-now-open-ignition-early-access-channel/72016)

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**Author:** [@nathan.boeger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan.boeger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-driver-public-beta-test-now-open-ignition-early-access-channel/72016 "2023-04-10T15:10:24Z")

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Instructions and file access here: I encourage participation, sharing, and all feedback. This driver Beta period only goes for a month (April).

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## [Property Change Script Runs on Project Save](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/property-change-script-runs-on-project-save/72198)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_Wade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Wade)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/property-change-script-runs-on-project-save/72198 "2023-04-10T13:48:56Z")

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Hello, I have a property change script on a custom property that I'm using to trigger a named query that inserts a new record into a DB. The problem is, every time I save the project, the script is ran and I get 20+ new …

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## [MySQL Statement is not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-statement-is-not-working/72252)

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**Author:** [@ajit.kv2004](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ajit.kv2004)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mysql-statement-is-not-working/72252 "2023-04-10T12:42:05Z")

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I am trying to convert the MSSQL Query to MySQL Query to be used as named query. MSSQL Query Declare @Number int Declare @count\_new int set @Number = (select top 1 id as Number FROM projectname\_cred order by id desc…

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## [Unable to read response from gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-read-response-from-gateway/44491)

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**Author:** [@seanbuckley2698](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/seanbuckley2698)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-read-response-from-gateway/44491 "2023-04-10T11:49:49Z")

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When trying to execute my sql query to see if there is duplicate usernames SELECT IF(EXISTS(SELECT username FROM auto\_users WHERE username = "sean1"), 1, 0) I am getting the following error… GatewayException: Unable …

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## [Inductive Automation Video](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inductive-automation-video/72136)

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**Author:** [@Rohit\_Mehar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rohit_Mehar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inductive-automation-video/72136 "2023-04-10T11:46:28Z")

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Hello Folks, Why I am not able to view these courses?

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## [Scripting between versions 7.8 to 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-between-versions-7-8-to-8-1/72224)

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**Author:** [@danblibby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danblibby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-between-versions-7-8-to-8-1/72224 "2023-04-10T01:49:34Z")

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Hi everyone, Has anyone encountered Ignition software freezing up within the designer due to scripting? I imported some navigation windows from a project in version 7.8 with some buttons that are using the "swap" script…

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## [BOUND CONST error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bound-const-error/72231)

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**Author:** [@Ruchika](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ruchika)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bound-const-error/72231 "2023-04-09T21:20:06Z")

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I am using the following code for expression binding of Timer component value property, to show the data in ignition table. But it is showing Bound Const error. Can someone suggest, where I could be wrong? if {Root Con…

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## [Unable to see updated values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-see-updated-values/72180)

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**Author:** [@p\_k](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/p_k)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-see-updated-values/72180 "2023-04-09T10:35:47Z")

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I have created a OPC Client connection where i have done setup for my simulation server, now the server is connected and i also setup the ignition UDT and Member tags part, after which i got the constant value mentioned …

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## [Accordioning views in Flex Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accordioning-views-in-flex-repeater/31418)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Bridgeman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dan_Bridgeman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accordioning-views-in-flex-repeater/31418 "2023-04-09T10:19:01Z")

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I am trying to make a page which shows multiple instances of a view stacked on top of each other, and able to dynamically accordion each instance when clicked. Because the number of instances depends on user input, a Fl…

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## [Are tagBlocking reads affected by TagGroup updates?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/are-tagblocking-reads-affected-by-taggroup-updates/72175)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/are-tagblocking-reads-affected-by-taggroup-updates/72175 "2023-04-08T15:53:23Z")

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I'm having some issues with synchronising tag reads. The PLC has a number of arrays that store parts information, most importantly the part id. There are 4 arrays, each for different queues the parts are in. These queue…

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## [OnTagsDropped - Auto Axis to display Eng Unit Label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ontagsdropped-auto-axis-to-display-eng-unit-label/19906)

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**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ontagsdropped-auto-axis-to-display-eng-unit-label/19906 "2023-04-08T14:37:53Z")

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I am trying to auto set the axis on the tag dropped. So if I have 3 plots already (“A”,“kW”,“V”). If I add in a new voltage tag it adds into the “A” plot instead of the “V” plot. Is there a way to change the “Defualt A…

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## [Ignition 8.1 Gateway Page not running after upgrade from version 7.9](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-gateway-page-not-running-after-upgrade-from-version-7-9/72176)

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**Author:** [@Brillian\_Rolduz\_Teop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brillian_Rolduz_Teop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-gateway-page-not-running-after-upgrade-from-version-7-9/72176 "2023-04-08T08:33:50Z")

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Need help, I am testing out the 8.1 version of ignition from 7.9. I run the 8.1 installer from the server that is currently running the 7.9. The installation is successful but when I tried to open the localhost nothing c…

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## [Headers not changing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/headers-not-changing/72213)

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**Author:** [@Kevin\_Bloor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_Bloor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/headers-not-changing/72213 "2023-04-08T08:19:08Z")

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I have a problem with page headers, I seem to be stuck with one header even if I remove it, its still showing. Any changes I make to the header are shown but I cant remove or display a different header.

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## [\[Bug Report\] The 'Wrap in container' right-click menu feature is missing when more than one component is selected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-the-wrap-in-container-right-click-menu-feature-is-missing-when-more-than-one-component-is-selected/72206)

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**Author:** [@tyler.bennett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.bennett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-report-the-wrap-in-container-right-click-menu-feature-is-missing-when-more-than-one-component-is-selected/72206 "2023-04-08T06:58:35Z")

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The 'Wrap in container' right-click menu feature in Ignition Designer's Perspective IDE is not available (missing) when more than one component in the view is selected. Not sure if that is somehow intentional but it real…

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## [Can I run Vision 7.9 and 8.1 clients on the same PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-run-vision-7-9-and-8-1-clients-on-the-same-pc/72204)

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**Author:** [@Michael.Hodges](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael.Hodges)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-run-vision-7-9-and-8-1-clients-on-the-same-pc/72204 "2023-04-08T03:53:53Z")

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I have a customer with several 7.9 gateways. They are now installing an 8.1 gateway for a new production line. Can they run both Vision 7.9 windows from an existing gateway and 8.1 Vision windows from the new gateway on …

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## [Is it a good idea to bind window background color to a memory tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-a-good-idea-to-bind-window-background-color-to-a-memory-tag/72117)

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**Author:** [@Tyler\_Shoemake](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Shoemake)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-a-good-idea-to-bind-window-background-color-to-a-memory-tag/72117 "2023-04-08T00:37:51Z")

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My project has upwards of 100 windows and color theming across the project has not yet been decided. Would it be a smart idea to bind all window background colors to a memory tag that contains the hex value of the color…

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## [Modbus assistance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-assistance/72193)

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**Author:** [@dnsfontenot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dnsfontenot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-assistance/72193 "2023-04-07T23:11:17Z")

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Alright new to this group. I am struggling to get data using the built in Modbus RTU over TCP tools. I can establish connections and see data both ways but no matter how I configure my Addresses I seem to get "Bad" statu…

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## [Hide FlexContainer Overflow/Scroll Bar, but keep ability to scroll (Perspective)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-flexcontainer-overflow-scroll-bar-but-keep-ability-to-scroll-perspective/72194)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Allen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Allen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-flexcontainer-overflow-scroll-bar-but-keep-ability-to-scroll-perspective/72194 "2023-04-07T21:54:57Z")

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As the title says, I'm trying to hide the scroll bar of a flex container but i want to retain the user's ability to scroll as if the overflow wasn't hidden. Apologies if this has been answered before, I wasn't able to fi…

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## [Tag scripting suddenly not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-scripting-suddenly-not-working/72127)

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**Author:** [@richard.d.white](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richard.d.white)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-scripting-suddenly-not-working/72127 "2023-04-07T19:29:35Z")

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Today we found that many of our devices were either not receiving commands or getting them after very long delays (1 minute or more). After troubleshooting it's clear that scripts executed on tags are having trouble ge…

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## [Leased Licensed K8 without internet access](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/leased-licensed-k8-without-internet-access/71196)

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**Author:** [@Mark\_McClure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mark_McClure)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/leased-licensed-k8-without-internet-access/71196 "2023-04-07T18:26:18Z")

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The nature of our setup we are using leased licenses and our pods will not be allowed to have internet access. Is there a method to use leased licenses without internet access? Thanks,

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## [How to implement a loading icon?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-implement-a-loading-icon/53950)

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**Author:** [@Marco\_Keller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marco_Keller)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-implement-a-loading-icon/53950 "2023-04-07T18:23:08Z")

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I would like to implement a loader (https://loading.io/css/). But could not get it work. Is this even possible? I just added the CSS code into a MyCSS.css which I imported in the light.css. After that I added a value an…

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## [Question about "Tag History Transfer Tool"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-tag-history-transfer-tool/72151)

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**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-about-tag-history-transfer-tool/72151 "2023-04-07T18:16:56Z")

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Just saw this new exchange project from ignition email. but there's not much information on how to use it. Is it a tool that can delete the unused historian tags?

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## [Referencing Local Alarm Pipeline Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-local-alarm-pipeline-properties/72153)

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**Author:** [@agriner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/agriner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/referencing-local-alarm-pipeline-properties/72153 "2023-04-07T18:05:16Z")

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I'm working on an alarm pipeline and I've set some local properties. One stores a full roster and the other is an index that gets incremented over time. In my notification block I'm using a calculated roster and I'd like…

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## [Perspective Text Shrinking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-text-shrinking/68819)

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**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-text-shrinking/68819 "2023-04-07T16:02:22Z")

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Hello all, Is it possible to make the text of the labels shrink when the view is on a smaller screen? When resize my views, the components shrink as expected, but the text does not and looks ugly! :frowning: Thanks, …

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## [Missing signals or delay in reading them](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-signals-or-delay-in-reading-them/70278)

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**Author:** [@grzegorz.kaczmarczyk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/grzegorz.kaczmarczyk)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-signals-or-delay-in-reading-them/70278 "2023-04-07T15:53:01Z")

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Hi, we have a connection PLC \<-\> OPC \<-\> Ignition. We exchange about 700 tags. Some of them are requests signals, to send data further to MES. We encounter a problem, that sometimes Ignition doesn't receive the request …

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## [Saving a configuration of a power chart in runtime?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-a-configuration-of-a-power-chart-in-runtime/45840)

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**Author:** [@michael2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael2)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-a-configuration-of-a-power-chart-in-runtime/45840 "2023-04-07T14:20:47Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m using Perspective 8.1.2. I’m trying to figure out the best approach to save a configuration of the power chart in runtime (Pens and axes/plots). I’m not really sure where to start with this, so any help…

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