# Ignition

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## [Alarm Status not displaying Remote Tag Provider Alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-not-displaying-remote-tag-provider-alarms/60447)

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**Author:** [@jbartsch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jbartsch)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-not-displaying-remote-tag-provider-alarms/60447 "2023-04-07T14:10:59Z")

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We have a scale out Ignition architecture with Alarm Notification module on the BackEnd and need to display alarms on the FrontEnd which doesn’t have Alarm Notification module. The FrontEnd is using the BackEnd Remote T…

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## [Gateway Network Failed to upgrade to websocket after restoring v7.9 backup to v8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-failed-to-upgrade-to-websocket-after-restoring-v7-9-backup-to-v8-1/47495)

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**Author:** [@BCNoyes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BCNoyes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-failed-to-upgrade-to-websocket-after-restoring-v7-9-backup-to-v8-1/47495 "2023-04-07T12:35:01Z")

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We are in the process of upgrading several Ignition v7.9 machines to v8.1. Most have been successfully upgraded using in in-place install/installing v8.1 over the existing v7.9 install, however we have a few that have fa…

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## [Object has no attribute 'getLoadedTemplates'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/object-has-no-attribute-getloadedtemplates/72177)

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**Author:** [@Lina\_Su](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lina_Su)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/object-has-no-attribute-getloadedtemplates/72177 "2023-04-07T09:27:24Z")

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I'm encountering an issue when trying to access a component value within a Template Repeater in Ignition. To debug this, I have created a simple test screen based on the example code provided in the user manual. My goal …

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## [\[BUG\]? Perspective DateTime Input BST error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-datetime-input-bst-error/71819)

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**Author:** [@Cameronin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameronin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-datetime-input-bst-error/71819 "2023-04-07T08:45:24Z")

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Hello! The clocks changed to BST in the UK last Sunday (26th). I'm having issues with the DateTime Input data selection for one of my tables. First impression is that it's a clock-change issue, since the date is out b…

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## [Shared scripts not works](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-scripts-not-works/72140)

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**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-scripts-not-works/72140 "2023-04-07T07:39:25Z")

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Hi, I can't use a shared script. I don't know why. ???

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## [Reporting crosstab alternate rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-crosstab-alternate-rows/72171)

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**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-crosstab-alternate-rows/72171 "2023-04-06T22:28:45Z")

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I would like to configure the reporting crosstab component to have alternating colors for each row. I know this can be done for the regular table, and setting the Style property to List 1 does cause the row colors to alt…

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## [Connect proface to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-proface-to-ignition/72168)

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**Author:** [@Jair\_Lara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jair_Lara)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-proface-to-ignition/72168 "2023-04-06T22:03:14Z")

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Hello, Does anyone have connected a proface directly using Ignition? I want to connect a proface LT4000M Series, but I have some problems getting information. I am using modbus over TPC driver, and the value that I want …

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## [Gateway Scheduled Task executing 4 times in a row](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scheduled-task-executing-4-times-in-a-row/72170)

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**Author:** [@Neil\_Lewallen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_Lewallen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scheduled-task-executing-4-times-in-a-row/72170 "2023-04-06T21:43:39Z")

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I have a Scheduled Gateway Script that I have tried both calling from my Parent Project Parent.GetPartnerCounts(), and directly within the script interface.(img1) The result either way is 4 returned loggers like the scri…

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## [Perspective polling resetting views with popups](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-polling-resetting-views-with-popups/68231)

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**Author:** [@Brandon\_Bunch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_Bunch)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-polling-resetting-views-with-popups/68231 "2023-04-06T19:14:11Z")

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Hey all, currently I have a map that is keeping track of some data and displaying a polygon. On click it shows a tooltip but the tool tip resets every time it polls for new data (15 seconds currently). Data is polled fro…

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## [Tags Attached to SVG Elements Performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-attached-to-svg-elements-performance/72163)

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**Author:** [@Gabriel\_Schwinghamme](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gabriel_Schwinghamme)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-attached-to-svg-elements-performance/72163 "2023-04-06T18:51:22Z")

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Hello Everyone, I'm wondering if anyone knows the difference in performance for changing SVG elements with a tag or having a separate SVG. For context I am redoing an old wonderware project and they attached tags to sev…

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## [Just released ignition-api and ignition-api-stubs v8.1.26.post1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/just-released-ignition-api-and-ignition-api-stubs-v8-1-26-post1/72073)

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**Author:** [@coatl-dev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/coatl-dev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/just-released-ignition-api-and-ignition-api-stubs-v8-1-26-post1/72073 "2023-04-06T18:49:10Z")

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:rocket: Just released ignition-api and ignition-api-stubs v8.1.26.post1 After checking all System Functions we were able to find new functions and features missing from the "New in this Version" section from the docs a…

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## [Alarm status Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-query/71155)

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**Author:** [@Arnaud\_Declerck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Arnaud_Declerck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-query/71155 "2023-04-06T18:04:45Z")

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Hi, I use the system.alarm.queryStatus function. to get my active alarm and the associated data. When an associated data has a binding set, the name of the associated data is not returned and i get like a path to get t…

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## [Isinstance() function issue in modular project scripts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/isinstance-function-issue-in-modular-project-scripts/71841)

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**Author:** [@Josh\_Davidson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Josh_Davidson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/isinstance-function-issue-in-modular-project-scripts/71841 "2023-04-06T17:29:05Z")

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I've noticed the isinstance() function operating in an unexpected way across project library scripts. I've recreated my issue with a simplified example. I have one script with two classes test.Chair and test.Table. I ALW…

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## [Select pens to trend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-pens-to-trend/64248)

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**Author:** [@cole.sharrah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cole.sharrah)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-pens-to-trend/64248 "2023-04-06T17:28:09Z")

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I am interested in using check boxes to select which values on the screen I want to trend and then click a button to open a trend with those values. How can I make this work?

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## [Xychart stacked bar not functioning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-stacked-bar-not-functioning/72061)

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**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xychart-stacked-bar-not-functioning/72061 "2023-04-06T17:11:50Z")

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Somehow the stacked bar function is not working as expected. I am using Ignition V8.1.26 create a new xychart with default values. change the both value display to column. both column selected "Stacked" th…

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## [Perspective XY Chart - Tooltip w/ Multiple Series' Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-tooltip-w-multiple-series-data/54902)

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**Author:** [@StoltzJordan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/StoltzJordan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-tooltip-w-multiple-series-data/54902 "2023-03-09T15:31:51Z")

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Hey all, I’m trying to modify the tooltip for a column/bar series on an XY Chart in perspective. The XY Chart has a couple different series (one bar, one line), as shown below. I’d like to be able to have the toolt…

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## [EAM data transfer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-data-transfer/72099)

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**Author:** [@craigb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/craigb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-data-transfer/72099 "2023-04-06T15:22:38Z")

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Hello, On my edge device, if I disable the outgoing connection which in turn disables the EAM (I think) will that also stop the main server from trying to ping the device ? Reason for asking is to minimize all data tra…

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## [Connect multiple Boolean states to dropdown menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-multiple-boolean-states-to-dropdown-menu/70535)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Eubanks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Eubanks)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-multiple-boolean-states-to-dropdown-menu/70535 "2023-04-06T15:19:41Z")

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Hello, I have 3 OPC Boolean tags that I need to connect to the values of a dropdown menu on a screen. The user should select one option and it writes a True out to one, and a False out to the others.

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## [Correction on User Manual](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/correction-on-user-manual/72023)

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**Author:** [@DerekUlee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DerekUlee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/correction-on-user-manual/72023 "2023-04-06T15:14:49Z")

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Hi, I was just browsing the documentation on system.tag.browse and noticed a mistake in the documentation. In the results object section it says that the name of the parent UDT is given in the "tagType" key but it is ac…

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## [Ignition Perspective dynamic valve](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-dynamic-valve/72032)

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**Author:** [@Jordan\_Saneholtz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jordan_Saneholtz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-dynamic-valve/72032 "2023-04-06T14:26:09Z")

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Looking for some help or ideas for a simple application. Trying to show a three way valve that I can dynamically color based upon flow. It could be as simple as three triangles with two colored green to demark direction …

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## [Perspective session not getting changes after a project save](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-session-not-getting-changes-after-a-project-save/72139)

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**Author:** [@Mathis\_BONNEFOY](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mathis_BONNEFOY)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-session-not-getting-changes-after-a-project-save/72139 "2023-04-06T13:49:20Z")

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Hello, I have an issue with ignition 8.1.21 (b2022092908) about perspective sessions on project save. When I save my project after some changes, sessions are not updated. Views are still usable but with old behavior. …

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## [Creating custom event handlers with scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-custom-event-handlers-with-scripting/72009)

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**Author:** [@Marek\_Bahnik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marek_Bahnik)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-custom-event-handlers-with-scripting/72009 "2023-04-06T12:12:03Z")

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So I have been again trying to automate, I have succeeded with tag bindings and custom properties, but what I'm stuck on right now is adding event handlers via scripting. setattr(component, 'mouseReleased', mouseRelease…

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## [Drag and Drop to easy chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-to-easy-chart/72130)

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**Author:** [@Urvish\_Mehta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Urvish_Mehta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-to-easy-chart/72130 "2023-04-06T12:02:27Z")

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Hello all, I am using adhoc trending with tag tree to drag and drop. By default all pens will be using Lines with Gaps, Is there a way to use Line as by default for all Drag and Drop tags on trend?

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## [Perspective event that triggers after browser back button is used?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-event-that-triggers-after-browser-back-button-is-used/72056)

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**Author:** [@travis.broussard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/travis.broussard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-event-that-triggers-after-browser-back-button-is-used/72056 "2023-04-06T02:03:38Z")

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Hey guys, right now I'm opening and closing some docks when a particular view starts up via the onStartup event of the view itself. That works as expected until the browser's back button is used. When that happens, all d…

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## [\[ SOLVED\] Support basic care igniton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-support-basic-care-igniton/72118)

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**Author:** [@Esmeralda\_Lopez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esmeralda_Lopez)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-support-basic-care-igniton/72118 "2023-04-05T22:34:52Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a question. Does anyone know if support plan basic care is per year? And also, wich will be the range time for support? Or the range time will be for 24 hours?

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## [Add Style for normal Table in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-style-for-normal-table-in-perspective/71018)

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**Author:** [@saravanan\_Manickam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/saravanan_Manickam)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-style-for-normal-table-in-perspective/71018 "2023-04-05T21:38:30Z")

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Here I have used Normal table. EX : let's consider the column sample, I make it into center by using align-text in style property it's not working. Any suggestion's please.. Thanks in advance

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## [JDBC connection to Pi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jdbc-connection-to-pi/55760)

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**Author:** [@vrautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vrautomation)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jdbc-connection-to-pi/55760 "2023-04-05T20:42:00Z")

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Hello, Does somebody really succed to create a SQL connection to OSIsoft Pi? I’m using this procedure: I successfuly added the driver to the gateway. But the connection always failed. I expect I may have a security …

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## [How(why) do I purchase a module?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-why-do-i-purchase-a-module/72103)

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**Author:** [@KIM\_SUNG\_HOO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KIM_SUNG_HOO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-why-do-i-purchase-a-module/72103 "2023-04-05T20:22:58Z")

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Hi communitiy, I have a lot of questions about licensing. first, I am curious about the licensing policy. I'm not sure exactly which module licenses are required on the system I'm trying to configure. second, If I buy…

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## [Drag and drop binding tag to component property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-binding-tag-to-component-property/72108)

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**Author:** [@Davis\_Hatrel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Davis_Hatrel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-binding-tag-to-component-property/72108 "2023-04-05T19:18:06Z")

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When you drag a tag onto a component's property, it automatically creates a tag binding on that property with the format "\[tagProvider\]folder/tagName". Is there any way to change the drag and drop binding format to just …

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## [Upgrading additional modules (quickly) during command line upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-additional-modules-quickly-during-command-line-upgrade/72106)

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**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-additional-modules-quickly-during-command-line-upgrade/72106 "2023-04-05T18:40:36Z")

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When doing a command line upgrade on a Linux server, what is the quickest way to upgrade the additional modules like MQTT Engine? Doing it via the web UI after the initial restart works, but takes time to upload if I'm …

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