# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=675 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 676 --- ## [Perspective table time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-time/71757)
**Author:** [@eichler-eng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eichler-eng)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-time/71757 "2023-04-02T22:02:45Z")
Ignition 8.1.25 I have some data in an SQL table as shown below. Note that the column formats are date, time(3), time(3)... This data will be used to schedule operation of a machine. When I read the data back via an … --- ## [\[IGN-1656\]Perspective Table "Copy" changed from copying CSV to copying JSON?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1656-perspective-table-copy-changed-from-copying-csv-to-copying-json/65803)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1656-perspective-table-copy-changed-from-copying-csv-to-copying-json/65803 "2023-04-02T16:48:25Z")
v8.1.21 I don't know if I'm imagining things, but I'm sure copying rows from a Perspective Table used to copy CSV? Now it copies JSON. For a dev, this might be useful sometimes (maybe?), but SCADA is for operators and … --- ## [Perspective Log events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-log-events/71814)
**Author:** [@Dharani\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dharani_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-log-events/71814 "2023-04-02T15:35:25Z")
Hi I would like to record the user's login and logout events in separate table in db rather than using audit events. I have a python lib 'auditing' as: def Login(): import datetime user = system.tag.readBlocking("… --- ## [Gateway Event Timer sendMessage not work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-timer-sendmessage-not-work/71946)
**Author:** [@471421143](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/471421143)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-event-timer-sendmessage-not-work/71946 "2023-04-02T14:29:45Z")
我通过button onclick运行system.perspective.sendMessage("mapRefresh",payload = {}, scope = "session") 是成功(is ok)的. I want Periodic refresh sendMessage刷新数据, 但是在Gateway Event Timer 中运行代码则不成效(inoperative). 不知道是什么原因, 请帮助我一下… --- ## [Max no. of Modbus TCP Connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/max-no-of-modbus-tcp-connections/63587)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/max-no-of-modbus-tcp-connections/63587 "2023-04-02T06:30:41Z")
Hi We have a client that has about 800 plcs that send data via modbus TCP to Ignition. I need to confirm how many OPC ua connection one Ignition gateway can handle with proper hardware reaource? Is there any hard cod… --- ## [Triggering an extension function of a chart object](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggering-an-extension-function-of-a-chart-object/71560)
**Author:** [@yves.morrissette](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yves.morrissette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggering-an-extension-function-of-a-chart-object/71560 "2023-04-02T02:38:55Z")
I have a chart object with an extension function configureChart. It sets markers in the chart and works properly when a user configures the chart. It is part of a template, and when the datasets in the chart change, th… --- ## [Exchange Data between Gateways](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exchange-data-between-gateways/71882)
**Author:** [@lukasfr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lukasfr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exchange-data-between-gateways/71882 "2023-04-01T22:28:03Z")
Hello, i am looking for a way to exchange data between two Ignition gateways. For example I need to update a SQL table from one gateway at the other gateway. And i need to write a tag at the other gateway. Thank you! … --- ## [Calculator Vision Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculator-vision-component/17917)
**Author:** [@cmason](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cmason)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculator-vision-component/17917 "2018-05-06T19:56:08Z")
On most previous HMIs on other platforms, for some operator popups, such as sequence selections we add a calculator icon in the corner that when clicked open the Windows Calculator App. Just as a general tool for the ope… --- ## [Easy chart: error displaying trend for more than 7 days](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-error-displaying-trend-for-more-than-7-days/71933)
**Author:** [@Aljon\_Tanteo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aljon_Tanteo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-error-displaying-trend-for-more-than-7-days/71933 "2023-04-01T13:39:42Z")
Hello Everyone, I am having trouble with the easy chart when viewing older data. please see image below. also, I have other charts that has no problem like this. thank you in advance --- ## [Vision Client Launcher not showing Windows from Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-launcher-not-showing-windows-from-designer/71923)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Dixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Dixon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-launcher-not-showing-windows-from-designer/71923 "2023-03-31T21:20:07Z")
Hello! I am having issues viewing my Vision windows from my Designer project (see "Windows" tree image below). Once I log in with Vision Client Launcher, select Windows it is blank with no available Windows to view (see… --- ## [How to update a query tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-update-a-query-tag/71924)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-update-a-query-tag/71924 "2023-03-31T21:09:30Z")
Hello all, View 1 contains a table bound to a tag with a named query. User selects a record, clicks edit, opens a popup to view/edit the details. User selects the new value to replace the old value, clicks confirm cha… --- ## [ControlLogix Connection Path via 2 ENBTs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-connection-path-via-2-enbts/71920)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Bonhage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joe_Bonhage)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-connection-path-via-2-enbts/71920 "2023-03-31T21:01:06Z")
Hello! Looking for help on establishing a connection path to a L61 controller thru ENBT gateways. I have already connected to a PLC5 via DHRIO in slot 0 so I know I am close but cannot get to the L61. Here's is what I… --- ## [\[BUG ?\] force-resync delete opcua client certificats trusted on backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-force-resync-delete-opcua-client-certificats-trusted-on-backup/68543)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-force-resync-delete-opcua-client-certificats-trusted-on-backup/68543 "2023-03-31T20:15:51Z")
Ignition 8.1.23 @Kevin.Herron When we execute the command Force Re-Sync a backup node, opcua client certificates (Ignition\\data\\opcua\\client\\security\\pki\\trusted\\certs) of the backup node seems to be delete and copied… --- ## [How is ctrl z supposed to work in designer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-is-ctrl-z-supposed-to-work-in-designer/67635)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-is-ctrl-z-supposed-to-work-in-designer/67635 "2023-03-31T19:21:14Z")
I think I might be misunderstanding. I was writing some queries and using ctrl+z to edit the query. One of my queries I had copied vanished. I think I had control z'd the pasting of the copy. How do I make sure I am … --- ## [Designer Launcher Failed Launch error occurred](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-launcher-failed-launch-error-occurred/71799)
**Author:** [@rfolkes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfolkes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-launcher-failed-launch-error-occurred/71799 "2023-03-31T19:36:43Z")
I am connecting to a gateway on a VM through a VPN. I can connect to the gateway webpage and download Designer Launcher NOT using SSL on gateway Designer set to use 4gb of memory which is \< available memory on both ma… --- ## [Reference Docked / navigation window from Floating window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-docked-navigation-window-from-floating-window/71912)
**Author:** [@rfolkes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rfolkes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-docked-navigation-window-from-floating-window/71912 "2023-03-31T18:52:23Z")
I am using multiple tab strips in the Navigation (docked) window. One of those tab strips I want to use for filtering on the main page instead of opening a new page. What I am looking for is how to reference the docke… --- ## [April is the Mitsubishi Driver Public Beta Test Month! Prepare your PLCs!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/april-is-the-mitsubishi-driver-public-beta-test-month-prepare-your-plcs/71915)
**Author:** [@nathan.boeger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan.boeger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/april-is-the-mitsubishi-driver-public-beta-test-month-prepare-your-plcs/71915 "2023-03-31T17:55:17Z")
The Mitsubishi Public Beta test will be available throughout the month of April in the Early Access Forum. Instructions are available here. This will open early next week. Immediate feedback requested. Feature requests … --- ## [Script tag path problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-tag-path-problem/61859)
**Author:** [@Dean\_Walsh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dean_Walsh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-tag-path-problem/61859 "2023-03-31T17:51:21Z")
Hello, short question; i have a script which checks a tag folder, it works great on my testing folder but when i change the tag path to be my actual folder with more tags in it most of (but not all weirdly) the script st… --- ## [Announcing incendium v2023.3.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/announcing-incendium-v2023-3-0/71870)
**Author:** [@thecesrom.git](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thecesrom.git)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/announcing-incendium-v2023-3-0/71870 "2023-03-31T00:13:15Z")
v2023.3.0 (2023-03-30) Feat dataset: add from\_list\_of\_dicts (#140) Documentation Ignition Exchange (once approved) PyPI --- ## [Tag Quality : Uncertain\_InitialValue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-quality-uncertain-initialvalue/70658)
**Author:** [@Aman\_Pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aman_Pawar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-quality-uncertain-initialvalue/70658 "2023-03-31T15:04:11Z")
Sometimes the tag quality shows "Uncertain\_InitialValue" but in Status\>Device Connection, it shows as connected. Also I'm able to ping PLC IP address. In this case if I restart Gateway Service then this issue gets resol… --- ## [Remote tag provider - Editing of remote tags not allowed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-editing-of-remote-tags-not-allowed/19532)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider-editing-of-remote-tags-not-allowed/19532 "2023-03-31T14:55:36Z")
Hi, I'm trialling distributed gateways and have connected two gateways together via the Gateway Network configuration. I've added a remote tag provider from one gateway to the other and can browse its tags, however I'm… --- ## [Problem with retired tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-retired-tags/71899)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_Haggblom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Freddy_Haggblom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-retired-tags/71899 "2023-03-31T14:26:49Z")
Hi, I am having problems reading tag history on several tags, I use UDT and have set sample mode to "On change", Min time between samples to 2 sec and max 10 sec. This works fine on aprox 60-70 % of the tags that use th… --- ## [Perspective Docked View Hover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-docked-view-hover/71885)
**Author:** [@Corne\_de\_Jonge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corne_de_Jonge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-docked-view-hover/71885 "2023-03-31T12:25:06Z")
I'm trying to set a good design for my navigation menu, but running into an issue... Right now I've put my Corner Priority to left-right, because I want my docked view to hover the full height of my screen. However, wh… --- ## [Read Bad Disabled text from tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-bad-disabled-text-from-tag/71875)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-bad-disabled-text-from-tag/71875 "2023-03-31T12:06:17Z")
Hi i am using system.tag.getConfiguration(unicode(fullPath))\[0\] when i print i am getting value as 0 But actually tag is reading bad disabled text How read the Bad Disabled text using system.tag.getConfigurati… --- ## [Create gateway scheduled scripts in a perspective client session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-gateway-scheduled-scripts-in-a-perspective-client-session/71886)
**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-gateway-scheduled-scripts-in-a-perspective-client-session/71886 "2023-03-31T10:44:00Z")
Hi, Is there a way to create a gateway scheduled script in a perspective client session ? --- ## [Filter linked to a menu bar in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filter-linked-to-a-menu-bar-in-perspective/60993)
**Author:** [@Philip\_08012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philip_08012)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filter-linked-to-a-menu-bar-in-perspective/60993 "2023-03-31T09:56:59Z")
Hi all, Could anyone help me on how you can add the ´filter´ props that is available on the table component to the menu bar? I want to be able to search/filter results --- ## [Picture as mouseover text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/picture-as-mouseover-text/65513)
**Author:** [@Corne\_de\_Jonge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corne_de_Jonge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/picture-as-mouseover-text/65513 "2022-12-23T12:42:09Z")
I'm trying to display a picture as mouseover text with vision. I figured out using a bit of HTML code such as \\ works fine. Hoewever, now I want to view a picture from the i… --- ## [Dashboard question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dashboard-question/71878)
**Author:** [@jiyoung\_hwang1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jiyoung_hwang1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dashboard-question/71878 "2023-03-31T08:10:55Z")
As shown in the attached picture, I tried to do the same as the dashboard in the building demo, but an error occurred. It says to define 'dashboard', but where should I define it? Please tell us. --- ## [Dropdown height style](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-height-style/70896)
**Author:** [@MAURICIO\_AZAMBUJA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MAURICIO_AZAMBUJA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-height-style/70896 "2023-03-31T07:11:00Z")
Hi everyone, I was using version 8.18 of Ignition and had placed the instruction }.iaDropdownCommon\_options\_modal { max-height: 350px; }{ in the Dropdown style to increase the size of the list. Today I updated to versi… --- ## [system.security.getUsername() not working in gateway scope](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-security-getusername-not-working-in-gateway-scope/71557)
**Author:** [@Amol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-security-getusername-not-working-in-gateway-scope/71557 "2023-03-31T06:49:04Z")
system.security.getUsername() not working in gateway scope. I want to use system.security.getUsername() in Gateway Update event script. According to documenttationit should work. system.security.getUsername - Ignition… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=674) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=676)