# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=697 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 698 --- ## [Siemens address return bad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-address-return-bad/70402)
**Author:** [@Lina\_Su](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lina_Su)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-address-return-bad/70402 "2023-02-28T08:18:22Z")
I am trying to read Siemens PLC S1200 tag , I create device first, it shows connected . Then I go to Ignition designer, create OPC tags as below : It shows bad. Below is screenshot from my Siemens Portal softwar… --- ## [\[Solved\] Alarm Status Table/Alarm Journal: Source Filtering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-alarm-status-table-alarm-journal-source-filtering/69924)
**Author:** [@justinedwards.jle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justinedwards.jle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-alarm-status-table-alarm-journal-source-filtering/69924 "2023-02-28T08:04:08Z")
At least twice now I've seen this topic come up where a source filter is being used, and it does not return the expected result. In all cases, an expression of some kind is being used that produces a name that will look … --- ## [OPC "Start Button" in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-start-button-in-perspective/70396)
**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-start-button-in-perspective/70396 "2023-02-28T07:51:48Z")
What is the best way to implement a start button in Perspective? This button will control an OPC tag connected to an AB controller. In Vision, I'd have used a momentary button with an ONS instruction in the PLC. The bit … --- ## [Best way to migrate from MS SQL to Postgres](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-migrate-from-ms-sql-to-postgres/70202)
**Author:** [@chaoliang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chaoliang)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-migrate-from-ms-sql-to-postgres/70202 "2023-02-28T05:42:44Z")
We are migrating the database from MS SQL to Postgres. Currently all projects are sitting in one MS SQL database server, purely tables, no view or stored procedures. Beside using the commercial products, is there an ea… --- ## [Pie chart label background](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-label-background/70343)
**Author:** [@Dharani\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dharani_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-label-background/70343 "2023-02-28T04:09:57Z")
Hi, I would like to change the background of pie chart label( yellow) to a transparent one with white background and also i would like to remove the greyish circle at the bottom of the pie chart. Any suggestions to m… --- ## [Gateway Files in Vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-files-in-vision/70394)
**Author:** [@cpanici](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cpanici)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-files-in-vision/70394 "2023-02-28T00:18:21Z")
Hello, I'd like to somehow use the file explorer to browse files on the gateway server. I want to store reports on the server and have the operators each be able to access them on clients. That would mean the operator br… --- ## [Remove scroll bars from container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-scroll-bars-from-container/70311)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Wade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Wade)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remove-scroll-bars-from-container/70311 "2023-02-28T00:17:34Z")
Is there a way to remove the scroll bars from a container? I've created a view with a column container to hold 3 labels horizontally. I am then using a 2nd view with a flex repeater to duplicate the 1st view. However, I … --- ## [IEC61850 diver for previous Ignition 8.x version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec61850-diver-for-previous-ignition-8-x-version/70395)
**Author:** [@Saurabh\_Menon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Saurabh_Menon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iec61850-diver-for-previous-ignition-8-x-version/70395 "2023-02-27T23:51:53Z")
The IEC61850 Driver has been released for 8.1.25, Is it backward compatible and will this be available for previous 8.x releases. --- ## [Onclick script navigating to a page that loads before parameters do and will not display values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onclick-script-navigating-to-a-page-that-loads-before-parameters-do-and-will-not-display-values/70392)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Francis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dylan_Francis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/onclick-script-navigating-to-a-page-that-loads-before-parameters-do-and-will-not-display-values/70392 "2023-02-27T21:27:15Z")
so i have a flex container with a basic onclick script to pass 4 parameters into a tab container, which then nests some embedded views that call upon inout parameters to display values. so when the page loads… --- ## [Uninstall ignition license first?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uninstall-ignition-license-first/70389)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uninstall-ignition-license-first/70389 "2023-02-27T20:58:54Z")
I currently have ignition edge version 8.1.21 installed on a windows 10 machine. I may have to reinstall windows. I have already installed my licensing on this machine. If I needed to reinstall windows do I have to un… --- ## [Enumeration of BACnet MultiState Points](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enumeration-of-bacnet-multistate-points/70252)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Rathbone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Craig_Rathbone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/enumeration-of-bacnet-multistate-points/70252 "2023-02-27T20:41:57Z")
Hi, I'm building UDTs for our sites that have Siemens PXC BACnet controllers on them. One datatype we have is a fair few MultiStateValue points. The driver currently lets me pull out ALMOST everything (current value, al… --- ## [Bar chart Display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-display/70367)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Higgins1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_Higgins1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bar-chart-display/70367 "2023-02-27T20:29:12Z")
I am using bar charts to display data from multiple devices. My issue is when one of those devices goes offline, the whole chart grays out. Is there a way to stop that, ignore it or remove the data from the chart tempora… --- ## [Ignition. Reporting. XY Chart. X-Axis auto scaling issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-reporting-xy-chart-x-axis-auto-scaling-issue/56374)
**Author:** [@y.parashchuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/y.parashchuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-reporting-xy-chart-x-axis-auto-scaling-issue/56374 "2023-02-27T19:43:38Z")
Having issue with X-Axis in report design for XY Chart. When trend has less then 16 points of data it dividing the axis to the float numbers, I played a little with setting for x - axis, but it was not successfully. Can … --- ## [Visibility of label component to blink](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visibility-of-label-component-to-blink/37483)
**Author:** [@trishadx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishadx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visibility-of-label-component-to-blink/37483 "2023-02-27T19:32:51Z")
Hi guys, just working on my project here, playing around with the components to get a feel for designing. JW is there a way to make the label component blink in visibility? Im able to alter the visbility off/ on depend… --- ## [What is ORIGINATING\_CONTEXT = 0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-originating-context-0/70369)
**Author:** [@DNice](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DNice)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-originating-context-0/70369 "2023-02-27T18:53:10Z")
My AUDIT\_EVENTS table shows many ORIGINATING\_CONTEXT = 0 records but this is not translated in the documentation. Filtering my audit log by ORIGINATING\_CONTEXT = 0 shows most of the actions relating to the gateway such … --- ## [Reorder Pens in the legend?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reorder-pens-in-the-legend/59124)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Blaschuk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Blaschuk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reorder-pens-in-the-legend/59124 "2023-02-27T17:46:08Z")
I added in a few tags(7) into an easy chart. One of the middle tags and the last one need to be at the top. How do I reorder the tags with out deleting and starting over? --- ## [Ignition Gateway Timer Scripts Writing to Memory Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-timer-scripts-writing-to-memory-tags/70340)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hawkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Hawkins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-timer-scripts-writing-to-memory-tags/70340 "2023-02-27T17:44:59Z")
Hi, I am trying to run the script every minute, which grabs values from a webpage and the values are then written to the memory tags. The script works fine in the Script Console, but when it's put in the Gateway Timer … --- ## [Refreshing OPC Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refreshing-opc-tags/70375)
**Author:** [@Brittany\_Villasenor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brittany_Villasenor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refreshing-opc-tags/70375 "2023-02-27T17:21:25Z")
The gentleman working on our PLC tags has assured me that he updated an OPC tag but when I look in the OPC tag browser, it is not updated. He is telling me that he 100% sure that he has updated the tag. Does anyone know … --- ## [Siemens Long Real Data Type](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-long-real-data-type/65057)
**Author:** [@batuhan.parlakay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batuhan.parlakay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-long-real-data-type/65057 "2023-02-27T14:55:30Z")
Hi everyone , I am reading long real data from Plc but full value is not coming correct in Ignition. Because I choose real not long real data type. I wonder if long real is not supported ? Thank you --- ## [Ignition throwing, non-unique, invalid, reversed or illegal character error on a script that should not cause it](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-throwing-non-unique-invalid-reversed-or-illegal-character-error-on-a-script-that-should-not-cause-it/70318)
**Author:** [@Dalton\_Adams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dalton_Adams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-throwing-non-unique-invalid-reversed-or-illegal-character-error-on-a-script-that-should-not-cause-it/70318 "2023-02-27T14:49:34Z")
Hello, I am encountering this error message whenever my script is executed. I have a data table that is bound to an array which will overwrite itself based of a user selection. The code successfully executes, and the tab… --- ## [Display BLOB data from MySQL to image on Vision window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-blob-data-from-mysql-to-image-on-vision-window/70084)
**Author:** [@lcs226](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lcs226)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-blob-data-from-mysql-to-image-on-vision-window/70084 "2023-02-27T14:40:27Z")
I am looking for direction on how to display Blob data I have stored in my DB. I have reviewed the forum and have not been able to find a solution that works or that is not missing information on a complete solution. An… --- ## [Setting date range to start on Monday of the current week, and view to Sunday of the same week](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-date-range-to-start-on-monday-of-the-current-week-and-view-to-sunday-of-the-same-week/46396)
**Author:** [@dmiessner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dmiessner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-date-range-to-start-on-monday-of-the-current-week-and-view-to-sunday-of-the-same-week/46396 "2023-02-27T14:22:52Z")
Hello. I am attempting to create a date range that, effectively, shows the current as its range. When a user clicks the forward or backward buttons on the date range, I would like for them to be able to jump to the Mon… --- ## [Lost connection database Sql Server 2014](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-connection-database-sql-server-2014/70208)
**Author:** [@stefano.sforna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stefano.sforna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-connection-database-sql-server-2014/70208 "2023-02-27T13:00:22Z")
Hi, all the morning, at 5: 30 o'clock, Gateway of Ignition 8.1.16, lost connection with SQL SERVER 2014 databse. In the Wrapper log, I have this error message: \[05:31:00\]: Database connection FAULTED. database=Report,… --- ## [Creating dynamic colors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-dynamic-colors/70146)
**Author:** [@Jeremy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-dynamic-colors/70146 "2023-02-27T08:28:06Z")
Hello, I am working on a new project with Ignition 8.1.24 Vision. I would like to know if there is a nice way to create reusable colors for template animation. For example : I would like to make a library of symbols (… --- ## [If/Else on Perspective and Error Messages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/if-else-on-perspective-and-error-messages/70344)
**Author:** [@Madeleine\_Megg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Madeleine_Megg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/if-else-on-perspective-and-error-messages/70344 "2023-02-27T06:24:32Z")
Hi, I was wondering if I could get help with changing the state of this valve from an "open" to a "closed" state on perspective. I am trying to make the valve toggle on a click. As such I attempted to create and if sta… --- ## [Import GatewayContext](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-gatewaycontext/70337)
**Author:** [@theerthraj.munusamy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/theerthraj.munusamy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-gatewaycontext/70337 "2023-02-27T02:15:07Z")
Hi, I am using Ignition 8.1.17 and trying to import GatewayContext in gateway script. But it says module cannot be imported. Am I missing something to perform this: from com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway import … --- ## [Can an SFC Enclosing element run inside of a Parallel element?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-an-sfc-enclosing-element-run-inside-of-a-parallel-element/68593)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexander_Sherman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-an-sfc-enclosing-element-run-inside-of-a-parallel-element/68593 "2023-02-26T18:04:46Z")
I can't seem to get an SFC enclosing (effectively a "function" for SFCs, right?) to latch to the parallel component. For instance, I built a parameterized SFC for adjusting a valve state, and I want to run two in paralle… --- ## [Incendium v2023.2.0 has been released](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/incendium-v2023-2-0-has-been-released/70328)
**Author:** [@thecesrom.git](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thecesrom.git)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/incendium-v2023-2-0-has-been-released/70328 "2023-02-26T05:39:28Z")
I've added incendium.vision.gui.authentication and incendium.vision.gui.authorization. You can install the: Python packagepython2 -m pip install --upgrade incendium Ignition project at Ignition Exchange once it's pu… --- ## [Getting error using sys.exit() or exit()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-error-using-sys-exit-or-exit/70176)
**Author:** [@Aman\_Pawar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aman_Pawar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-error-using-sys-exit-or-exit/70176 "2023-02-25T18:55:50Z")
I've used sys.exit() function to get exit from script if certain conditions becomes true as given below: if (condition): import sys logged message sys.exit() When this condition is satisfies, the message is getting … --- ## [Delete active alarms from internal gateway storage?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-active-alarms-from-internal-gateway-storage/70286)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Allen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Allen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-active-alarms-from-internal-gateway-storage/70286 "2023-02-25T17:04:43Z")
I have an interesting problem. I have a UDT instance with some alarm tags configured. After the instance was created, I modified those alarm tags in the UDT definition; but the alarm status table is still showing the old… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=696) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=698)