# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=685 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 686 --- ## [Performance issue in Ignition when using isAlarmActive() in a Visible expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/performance-issue-in-ignition-when-using-isalarmactive-in-a-visible-expression/71221)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Cimildoro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Miguel_Cimildoro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/performance-issue-in-ignition-when-using-isalarmactive-in-a-visible-expression/71221 "2023-03-17T12:02:42Z")
I want to open a post in Ignition to discuss the unusual behavior I've noticed when using isAlarmActive() in a Visible expression, which surprisingly increases system performance. I would like to know if anyone else has … --- ## [High Performance SCADA alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-performance-scada-alarming/71169)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/high-performance-scada-alarming/71169 "2023-03-17T11:55:23Z")
I am trying to develop some company standards using the high performance HMI outlook. I can't seem to find anything related to alarm schemes related to colors and flashing/nonflashing related to either ISA/IEEE standard… --- ## [Not able to get system.net.httpPost to work correctly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-get-system-net-httppost-to-work-correctly/71179)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Salisbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Salisbury)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-get-system-net-httppost-to-work-correctly/71179 "2023-03-17T11:38:10Z")
Any help would be appreciated as this API is a pain. def runAction(self): client = system.net.httpClient body = "{\\r\\n \\"USERNAME\\":\\"\\\",\\r\\n \\"PASSWORD\\":\\"\\\",\\r\\n \\"CLIENT\_ID\\":\\"\ **Author:** [@Ashish\_Narula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ashish_Narula)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-running-issue/71149 "2023-03-17T11:26:18Z") Issue with script: We are facing error while running a script. com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.script.JythonExecException: Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 24, in IOError: Connection refused: co… --- ## [Licensing issues on a 7.9.10 version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/licensing-issues-on-a-7-9-10-version/71215)
**Author:** [@Raj\_Barla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raj_Barla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/licensing-issues-on-a-7-9-10-version/71215 "2023-03-17T09:59:11Z")
I am writing to you regarding an issue that I am facing while trying to transfer my Ignition license to a new system offline. I have managed to obtain the activation text, but when I try to activate it on the Ignition ac… --- ## [Best Practice for Passing Values Between Scripting Events](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-passing-values-between-scripting-events/71211)
**Author:** [@PFollansbee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PFollansbee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-practice-for-passing-values-between-scripting-events/71211 "2023-03-17T09:05:52Z")
My experience with programming has taught me that global variables are a thing to be avoided. Looking to see if this holds true for Ignition as well and what other options are available. I have a particular set of libra… --- ## [\[BUG\] Overlay Opt-Out doesn't work reading invalid tagpaths (".CanWrite")](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-overlay-opt-out-doesnt-work-reading-invalid-tagpaths-canwrite/71204)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-overlay-opt-out-doesnt-work-reading-invalid-tagpaths-canwrite/71204 "2023-03-17T08:47:17Z")
v8.1.25 I have a View template that can accept a number of different options, and in some combinations, a binding is trying to read ".CanWrite" which results in an error displayed, despite "Overlay Opt-Out" checked on t… --- ## [How to connect Athena to ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-connect-athena-to-ignition/71150)
**Author:** [@Sabhareeswaran\_Ravi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sabhareeswaran_Ravi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 6:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-connect-athena-to-ignition/71150 "2023-03-17T06:18:24Z")
I am new to ignition and would like to connect athena and fetch some data... Not able to find clear documentation in this regard. --- ## [Perspective XY Chart, 2 y-axes , 2 lines, 2 columns (opposite y-axis) issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-2-y-axes-2-lines-2-columns-opposite-y-axis-issue/71206)
**Author:** [@eden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-2-y-axes-2-lines-2-columns-opposite-y-axis-issue/71206 "2023-03-17T03:38:36Z")
Has anyone encountered an issue in perspective xy chart when there are 2 series that is using the opposite y-axis? Please see attached photos. m3\_order\_line\_actual is using "m3\_order" y-axis which is set as opposi… --- ## [View "onStartup" script executing without waiting for parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-onstartup-script-executing-without-waiting-for-parameters/71205)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Elumbaugh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Elumbaugh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-onstartup-script-executing-without-waiting-for-parameters/71205 "2023-03-17T03:26:05Z")
The title sums it up pretty well. I have a "onStartup" script configured on a view. This view is then embedded in a popup several times. When the script executes, it needs to use two custom parameters that will be pass… --- ## [Import python module permanently](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-python-module-permanently/71198)
**Author:** [@john.glynn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.glynn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-python-module-permanently/71198 "2023-03-17T00:37:21Z")
Version: 8.1.20 This is probably a bit of a noob question but is there a way to permanently import a python module? I use the operator module as well as the threading module a fair amount and whenever I have a new scri… --- ## [Deadband mode on Query Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deadband-mode-on-query-tags/71197)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Anas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Muhammad_Anas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deadband-mode-on-query-tags/71197 "2023-03-16T23:29:12Z")
I have created some query tags with simple SELECT queries and FLOAT datatype. I have selected FIXED execution mode with a rate of 1 second. The problem is that these tags are not executing at all. I have double checked m… --- ## [Perspective Table editable checkbox requires 2 clicks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-editable-checkbox-requires-2-clicks/48129)
**Author:** [@drojas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drojas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-editable-checkbox-requires-2-clicks/48129 "2023-03-16T22:37:52Z")
Does anyone know of a better method for having a simple checkbox on a perspective table that doesn’t require the user to perform 2 clicks to change the value? As of 8.1.4, you have to click once to select the cell and t… --- ## [Network architecture for remote sites via AT&T cellular](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-architecture-for-remote-sites-via-at-t-cellular/71191)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Carter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Carter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/network-architecture-for-remote-sites-via-at-t-cellular/71191 "2023-03-16T22:00:28Z")
I need help designing system architecture for a client with dozens of remote sites that are accessible via AT&T cellular coverage. Presently set up on Sensaphone SCADA (Sensaphone.net) via a Sentinel Cellular module at… --- ## [\[IGN-6745\] Apache Commons Text vulnerability in Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6745-apache-commons-text-vulnerability-in-ignition/65920)
**Author:** [@indenkleefj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/indenkleefj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6745-apache-commons-text-vulnerability-in-ignition/65920 "2023-03-16T21:44:39Z")
Hi, Does somebody have some background information about the vulnerability: CVE - CVE-2022-42889 The Apache Commons Text 1.9 is also used in the latest (8.1.21) Ignition version. Is this vulnerability a big risk for I… --- ## [Standardized Repository for Ignition Components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/standardized-repository-for-ignition-components/71186)
**Author:** [@awaege1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awaege1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/standardized-repository-for-ignition-components/71186 "2023-03-16T21:39:51Z")
One thing I would really like to be able to do in Ignition is to have some sort of external storage system where I can create and keep a standardized library of self-encapsulated components that can be downloaded and use… --- ## [Pass string array as parameter to popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-string-array-as-parameter-to-popup/37953)
**Author:** [@scott.stamps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.stamps)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-string-array-as-parameter-to-popup/37953 "2023-03-16T20:23:45Z")
All - I am needing to pass an array of tag paths to a popup which will ultimately return a csv of the passed in tags’ history. However, the only way I can get this to work is to hard-code the paths. I have included scree… --- ## [Communicacion (Entire)DB-Siemens with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communicacion-entire-db-siemens-with-ignition/71184)
**Author:** [@nbautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nbautomation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/communicacion-entire-db-siemens-with-ignition/71184 "2023-03-16T20:11:56Z")
Hi people, I'm new on Ignition, I've experience working with Indusoft and Intouch but Ignition is the now and the future! so I need your help please... I'm learning at Inductive University and Watching Youtube Videos.. … --- ## [Query run if tag is active](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-run-if-tag-is-active/71165)
**Author:** [@Parth\_Pandya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Parth_Pandya)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-run-if-tag-is-active/71165 "2023-03-16T19:37:42Z")
how can i run query after my tag will active? i am trying to run a query once my tag active. i make it run by using toggle button ( if event.stateChange == event.SELECTED: system.db.runUpdateQuery("INSERT INTO demo.li… --- ## [SPC module download](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spc-module-download/71178)
**Author:** [@hw79](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hw79)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/spc-module-download/71178 "2023-03-16T19:21:21Z")
I was watching a webinar on the Ignition site and the presenter made a reference to an SPC module. The only SPC module I can find is a 3rd party module from Sepasoft. Is there one from Ignition that I can add to my gat… --- ## [Best tag type / method of creating a queue of orders for a station](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-tag-type-method-of-creating-a-queue-of-orders-for-a-station/71122)
**Author:** [@YF129701](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/YF129701)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-tag-type-method-of-creating-a-queue-of-orders-for-a-station/71122 "2023-03-16T19:20:59Z")
I have a few stations I'm tracking assembly progress on. Its a simple setup where, to begin the process, I select an order from a table and then hit Begin. Right now, it won't let you begin an order if there's an assembl… --- ## [How to Correctly use json Body in HTTP Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-correctly-use-json-body-in-http-binding/60917)
**Author:** [@jespinmartin1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jespinmartin1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-correctly-use-json-body-in-http-binding/60917 "2023-03-16T19:00:50Z")
I can’t make the request to work while using http binding. The method for this API is POST and it expects a JSON in the body. But with the binding --- ## [Tag query event driven](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-query-event-driven/38733)
**Author:** [@pick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-query-event-driven/38733 "2023-03-16T18:31:51Z")
Hello, when a tag query is configure with event driven it means that the query is fire when the event happen but which event ? When the tag is read? Could we configure this event? Thank for help. --- ## [Long Modbus Addressing for Device Registers?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/long-modbus-addressing-for-device-registers/71172)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Barlow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jacob_Barlow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/long-modbus-addressing-for-device-registers/71172 "2023-03-16T17:37:05Z")
I have a question regarding how Ignition handles device registers that fall outside of the standard 0-9999, 10000-19999, 30000-39999, 40000-49999 for coils and registers. I have the below device mapping that has address… --- ## [Vision - Trend a String from Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-trend-a-string-from-historian/71168)
**Author:** [@Taylor.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Taylor.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-trend-a-string-from-historian/71168 "2023-03-16T16:30:20Z")
Hey guys and gals, Does anyone know of a way to display a trended string using the easy chart or any other option? For example, I have a motor UDT with a string tag in it that says the motor state: "Running", "Stopped"… --- ## [Changing the Tag group of tags/Tag group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-the-tag-group-of-tags-tag-group/71148)
**Author:** [@Srushti\_Nagulwar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Srushti_Nagulwar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-the-tag-group-of-tags-tag-group/71148 "2023-03-16T16:13:12Z")
Hello Team, How to change the Tag Group of individual tags or UDT tags with script. I have bunch of tags so need script mechanism for changing it. Thanks Srushti N --- ## [Error reading path '\*.name' in system.tag.exists](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-path-name-in-system-tag-exists/71167)
**Author:** [@ISEMAREN\_AAG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISEMAREN_AAG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-reading-path-name-in-system-tag-exists/71167 "2023-03-16T16:07:29Z")
Hello. In Ignition 8.1.21, I run the following function to find out if a tag has alarms defined: system.tag.exists("\[default\]\_testIsemaren/test/Alarms") This works fine, it returns 'true' as expected, but in the logs … --- ## [Named Query Error in Ignition but not in SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-error-in-ignition-but-not-in-sql/70964)
**Author:** [@MC2338](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MC2338)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-error-in-ignition-but-not-in-sql/70964 "2023-03-16T15:09:40Z")
I have the following query save as a named query in Ignition, and during a gateway event it is triggered in a script and is meant to flip a bit in a SQL table. with CTE as (SELECT top (3) BagProcessed FROM \[PLC\].\[dbo… --- ## [Stop binding execution in designer to find error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stop-binding-execution-in-designer-to-find-error/71159)
**Author:** [@bwhite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwhite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stop-binding-execution-in-designer-to-find-error/71159 "2023-03-16T14:32:34Z")
Is there a way to stop the binding execution on a vision window in Designer (version 8.1.23)? I have an error ("ClassCastException: Cannot coerce value '2' into type: class java.awt.Color ") that I need to track down, … --- ## [Erratic Query Tag Execution](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/erratic-query-tag-execution/54007)
**Author:** [@brian.mcenulty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mcenulty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/erratic-query-tag-execution/54007 "2023-03-16T14:23:46Z")
I’m running a project on 8.1.1. I have a few query tags that are configured for a fixed rate. These tags are not updating period unless I manually restart the tag or trigger an update by editing the tag itself. I’ve trie… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=684) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=686)