# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=703 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 704 --- ## [readBlocking, readOPCValues - how long can be path?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/readblocking-readopcvalues-how-long-can-be-path/69929)
**Author:** [@Zbigniew\_Krukowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zbigniew_Krukowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/readblocking-readopcvalues-how-long-can-be-path/69929 "2023-02-16T13:32:32Z")
I use system.tag.readBlocking and system.opc.readValues for bulk read of datas from PLC. Inside loop, I generate one long path to be read which is sum of all paths together. Then, outside the loop, I make one call for … --- ## [Should I Create a Thread When Handling Time-consuming Task in Message Handler?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/should-i-create-a-thread-when-handling-time-consuming-task-in-message-handler/65046)
**Author:** [@Jerald.Zhang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jerald.Zhang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/should-i-create-a-thread-when-handling-time-consuming-task-in-message-handler/65046 "2023-02-16T13:20:31Z")
What if current time-consuming task does not finish while another task come to message handler? --- ## [Os.mkdir not working in some context but in others?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/os-mkdir-not-working-in-some-context-but-in-others/37400)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/os-mkdir-not-working-in-some-context-but-in-others/37400 "2023-02-16T13:08:27Z")
I have a gateway message handler script that I use to make folders on a network drive. Depending on the environment determines the base part of the directory path so that I can test on a development system without messi… --- ## [Vision system function needs to use in the Perseptive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-system-function-needs-to-use-in-the-perseptive/69883)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-system-function-needs-to-use-in-the-perseptive/69883 "2023-02-16T12:34:41Z")
Hi connection. Here I used some system function in the Vision where I can use the same system function in Perseptive or any alternate. method need to try with that function. Thank you, Adarsh :boom: --- ## [Cant access to boolean array bit indirectly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-access-to-boolean-array-bit-indirectly/69684)
**Author:** [@jjguillenes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jjguillenes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-access-to-boolean-array-bit-indirectly/69684 "2023-02-16T09:37:21Z")
Hello people, simple question from a noob designer. Can i access to single values of tag arrays indirectly? im trying with boolean arrays and cant seem to work. context : im using single byte from siemens as boolean ar… --- ## [DNP3 Binary Output Operation Via Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-binary-output-operation-via-tag/58759)
**Author:** [@BRAD\_DAVIS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BRAD_DAVIS)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-binary-output-operation-via-tag/58759 "2023-02-16T02:56:13Z")
Is there a way to operate a binary control based on the tag name rather than going directly to the DNP3 driver in the scripting functions? --- ## [How to add “Simulator” and “Generic” devices for the demo project? What is the type of device?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-simulator-and-generic-devices-for-the-demo-project-what-is-the-type-of-device/69873)
**Author:** [@Lina\_Su](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lina_Su)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-simulator-and-generic-devices-for-the-demo-project-what-is-the-type-of-device/69873 "2023-02-16T01:13:14Z")
I am trying to import Demo project to my existing Gateway. I noticed simulator device should be created manually, so I am trying to create those Simulator, but I do not know which type to choose, then I backup my curren… --- ## [User Manual - Can't find Power Table configureCell extension function with search](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-manual-cant-find-power-table-configurecell-extension-function-with-search/69867)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-manual-cant-find-power-table-configurecell-extension-function-with-search/69867 "2023-02-15T16:23:40Z")
A colleague @andrew.budaiev just noticed that searching for "configureCell" came up with no results. This should have found the extension function within the Power Table page. @Paul.Scott --- ## [Vision Classic Chart - change Dataset Properties in scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-classic-chart-change-dataset-properties-in-scripting/69905)
**Author:** [@bwhite](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bwhite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-classic-chart-change-dataset-properties-in-scripting/69905 "2023-02-15T21:15:58Z")
I am trying to make some changes to an existing application that used the Vision Classic Chart component. I need to add a dataset but enable it using scripting. I cannot find the syntax for the dataset properties scrip… --- ## [Passing a JSON object into a input parameter in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-a-json-object-into-a-input-parameter-in-perspective/69816)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Francis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dylan_Francis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-a-json-object-into-a-input-parameter-in-perspective/69816 "2023-02-15T19:56:16Z")
hello everyone, im having trouble trying to pass a lengthy JSON such as this one:https://randomuser.me/api/ into a input parameter to dynamically populate information such as the name of the random user, does anyone have… --- ## [Perspective TimeSeriesChart Future data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-timeserieschart-future-data/69874)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Kirchmeyr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thomas_Kirchmeyr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-timeserieschart-future-data/69874 "2023-02-15T19:45:16Z")
Hi, I store future data with system.tag.storeTagHistory and want to show the data in a TimeSeriesChart but as soon as I change End Date to future hour the chart will show Component Error. In the Dataset Editor everythi… --- ## [Disable User Input in Vision PDF Viewer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-user-input-in-vision-pdf-viewer/69893)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Bai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Bai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-user-input-in-vision-pdf-viewer/69893 "2023-02-15T19:41:06Z")
Hi, an end user wants a pdf viewer component to be display only. Is there a way to prevent user input from affecting a pdf viewer component in the Vision module? (Disabling it) The specific input I would want to ignore … --- ## [Bidirectional option in the Configure bind tag is in grey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bidirectional-option-in-the-configure-bind-tag-is-in-grey/69909)
**Author:** [@Leandro\_Garcia\_Carva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leandro_Garcia_Carva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bidirectional-option-in-the-configure-bind-tag-is-in-grey/69909 "2023-02-15T18:51:49Z")
Bidirectional option in the bind tag is in grey. Cant enable that function into the Configure bind tag. the Cant figure it out. Could you help me? Please check screenshot attached. Regards, --- ## [Edge - Unable to historicize in remote Ignition Central](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-unable-to-historicize-in-remote-ignition-central/69906)
**Author:** [@ISEMAREN\_AAG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISEMAREN_AAG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-unable-to-historicize-in-remote-ignition-central/69906 "2023-02-15T17:41:29Z")
Hi! I am trying to set an Ignition Edge to Historicize on an Ignition Central. In my company we have done this on other occasions without problems, but in this case I have not succeeded. In Ingition Central (Gateway N… --- ## [Call up report from another report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/call-up-report-from-another-report/69902)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/call-up-report-from-another-report/69902 "2023-02-15T16:48:57Z")
Hello, I am developing a report that I would like to be able to select an item on the report and pull up another "detail" report. Has anyone done anything like this? I am curious what options exist to do it. Frank --- ## [Use of Tag Providers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-tag-providers/69897)
**Author:** [@jfan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jfan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-tag-providers/69897 "2023-02-15T16:45:28Z")
Hi All, Are there any benefits to using a dedicated tag provider for each project? Is using different tag providers in the Gateway only for organizational purposes? Are there any drawbacks if I place 300K+ tags in the s… --- ## [Guard Door Animation? (Vision)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/guard-door-animation-vision/69890)
**Author:** [@William\_R](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/William_R)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/guard-door-animation-vision/69890 "2023-02-15T16:06:43Z")
Hello Everyone, I am wondering what everyone uses to animate guard doors being open, closed, faulted, etc. Did you make your own template? Do you use images? This is specific to Vision. TIA -William --- ## [F\*\*\*\*\*\* timestamps/dates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/f-timestamps-dates/2593)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/f-timestamps-dates/2593 "2023-02-15T16:04:23Z")
How can I convert the Date datatype in to seconds since epoch? --- ## [Vision Report Viewer chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-report-viewer-chart/50441)
**Author:** [@mdooley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdooley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-report-viewer-chart/50441 "2023-02-15T15:10:10Z")
I am trying to make a report with selectable date in vision. However whenever i add and sybsequently link the date selectors to the report viewer it does not update the chart on the report nor the values below, at this … --- ## [Change Column Name in Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-column-name-in-dataset/66867)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-column-name-in-dataset/66867 "2023-02-15T14:51:00Z")
Is there a relatively easy way to rebuild a dataset with new column names? I will have a dataset with a dynamic set of columns (between 2 and 10 really), lets say it looks like this: Timestamp Temperature Pressure … --- ## [Adding to existing container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-to-existing-container/69884)
**Author:** [@kaleb.s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaleb.s)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-to-existing-container/69884 "2023-02-15T13:18:38Z")
This may sound like a stupid question but I cant for the life of me figure out how to add a new template instance to an existing container that I already have. Am i missing something? --- ## [Configuring Ignition directly to our company private domain (DNS)?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configuring-ignition-directly-to-our-company-private-domain-dns/69382)
**Author:** [@Mupa\_Jelingau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mupa_Jelingau)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configuring-ignition-directly-to-our-company-private-domain-dns/69382 "2023-02-15T13:12:00Z")
How can I configure our Ignition directly to our company private domain? --- ## [Passing Parameters to popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-to-popup/69854)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Smart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Randy_Smart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-to-popup/69854 "2023-02-15T13:06:02Z")
Hello, I am trying to pass a couple custom properties from a main window to a popup window. The two custom properties, both string values are: deck\_run\_fwd deck\_run\_rev The two string values are just the following ta… --- ## [Vision Client Tag not updating](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-tag-not-updating/69879)
**Author:** [@Aiasa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aiasa21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-tag-not-updating/69879 "2023-02-15T09:22:06Z")
Good morning, I have a problem with the updating of the Vision Client Tags. I've created a simple quert that I execute every 1 second, but the problem is that in the Tag Browser I can't see the value refreshing when it … --- ## [Show xtrace on multiple graphs (subplots?) when hovering over one chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-xtrace-on-multiple-graphs-subplots-when-hovering-over-one-chart/69480)
**Author:** [@Theodorska](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Theodorska)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-xtrace-on-multiple-graphs-subplots-when-hovering-over-one-chart/69480 "2023-02-15T07:48:29Z")
Hello, We have multiple graphs in a view and want to show xtrace on all the graphs when hovering over a specific point on a single graph. Is this feature available in ignition yet? we tried to property bind the value o… --- ## [Client not launching in Google Chrome](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-not-launching-in-google-chrome/30997)
**Author:** [@erik.beougher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erik.beougher)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-not-launching-in-google-chrome/30997 "2020-01-03T01:57:10Z")
I am new to ignition and attempting to run client launcher from Google Chrome. the launcher window opens fine but when I try to launch an individual client all I get is the .jnlp script to run the client. I can run the… --- ## [WRAP function not working at the Mobile View in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrap-function-not-working-at-the-mobile-view-in-perspective/69520)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrap-function-not-working-at-the-mobile-view-in-perspective/69520 "2023-02-15T05:44:57Z")
Hi Connection, I have Enabled the wrap option in the screens development but still wrapping is not exactly working at the Mobile View screen. Help out to resolve this issue. --- ## [Sending file from Ignition to Teams channel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-file-from-ignition-to-teams-channel/69672)
**Author:** [@John\_S1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_S1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sending-file-from-ignition-to-teams-channel/69672 "2023-02-15T04:50:03Z")
Hi everyone, I have a query in which can we also send files to a team's channel? I know we can send notifications/messages to a particular team's channel/group, but I want to send some pdf, txt, and even some video file… --- ## [Perseptive Horizontal Menu Security level](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perseptive-horizontal-menu-security-level/69267)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perseptive-horizontal-menu-security-level/69267 "2023-02-15T00:28:54Z")
Hi connections I have used the Horizontal Menu component in my Project in Perseptive. I used to Aces the User Managment Only for Admin How I can Give the Security Level. Please help me out. --- ## [Having trouble with tag scripting and data types (apparently)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/having-trouble-with-tag-scripting-and-data-types-apparently/69856)
**Author:** [@ltoscano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ltoscano)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/having-trouble-with-tag-scripting-and-data-types-apparently/69856 "2023-02-15T00:07:35Z")
Hey Everyone, I'm working with some tag scripting and a named query for the first time. The tag is part of a UDT (probably not important but you never know) Idea is this: An operator selects a program to run in a furna… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=702) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=704)