# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=712 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 713 --- ## [SSO Perspective Android APK Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sso-perspective-android-apk-error/69293)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sso-perspective-android-apk-error/69293 "2023-02-01T19:22:16Z")
What would be causing this error on the Android Perspective app? It is only happening on a couple handhelds. The others seem fine. Ignition: 8.1.16 APK: 1.0.4 --- ## [Perspective Dropdown Number of Items to Show](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-number-of-items-to-show/69288)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-number-of-items-to-show/69288 "2023-02-01T16:45:32Z")
How can I change the number of items that appear in my dropdown, or the height of the dropdown, to show more items before the scroll wheel displays? --- ## [Perspective Table selectedrow disable or change colour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-selectedrow-disable-or-change-colour/58578)
**Author:** [@Sourabh\_Ambildhuke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sourabh_Ambildhuke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-selectedrow-disable-or-change-colour/58578 "2023-02-01T15:46:36Z")
Hi Folks, Basically typical application is when i click any row, i am sending that data to respective tags. but after the data is send i want to disable that row or not edit that row. so that the user wont be able to se… --- ## [Perspective PDF Viewer Failed to load PDF file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pdf-viewer-failed-to-load-pdf-file/69235)
**Author:** [@jlee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pdf-viewer-failed-to-load-pdf-file/69235 "2023-02-01T15:24:14Z")
Hi, I'm currently having trouble with the PDF Viewer Perspective component. I am using 8.1.17 and the WebDev module version 5.1.17. I'm just trying to do a simple test of loading a PDF onto the PDF viewer using the WebD… --- ## [Script to change alarm priority](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-to-change-alarm-priority/48502)
**Author:** [@federico.schinetti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/federico.schinetti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-to-change-alarm-priority/48502 "2023-02-01T15:14:22Z")
Hi everybody, I’m working with Ignition 8.1.3 on a list of tag in which everyone has an alarm associated with it. I’m trying to find a way to change the priority of the alarms using a dataset where i change the prioriti… --- ## [Report Execute & Distribute](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-execute-distribute/69278)
**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-execute-distribute/69278 "2023-02-01T15:10:21Z")
Hello, I am using report.ExecuteAndDistribute function to send a report over an email on demand. But sometimes the Mail gets sent and sometimes it does not (which I am guessing is due to attachment file size). However … --- ## [UDT Parameters in OPC tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameters-in-opc-tags/69228)
**Author:** [@nicholas.gutt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.gutt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-parameters-in-opc-tags/69228 "2023-02-01T14:52:37Z")
Ignition Version 8.1.17 Can someone tell me how using UDT parameters in fields OPC Server and OPC item path will affect tag performance? --- ## [DateTime Input control is skipping February?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-input-control-is-skipping-february/69245)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Stubbles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Marcus_Stubbles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datetime-input-control-is-skipping-february/69245 "2023-02-01T14:43:51Z")
Our people using Ignition Perspective noticed in the last few days that when the DateTime Input control is opened (set to date only), and they click the right arrow to leave January and go to February, it takes them stra… --- ## [Perspectiveworkstation.desktop in Linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspectiveworkstation-desktop-in-linux/46351)
**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspectiveworkstation-desktop-in-linux/46351 "2023-02-01T14:39:16Z")
This has been so painful, I’m sure I’m doing something wrong, but I’m trying to get Perspective Workstation working on Ubuntu 20.04.2. First, the only thing mentioned with regard to Linux in the User Manual is a tiny bl… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] How can I retain the dropdown value selected on a Perspective view when the breakpoint container gets resized?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-how-can-i-retain-the-dropdown-value-selected-on-a-perspective-view-when-the-breakpoint-container-gets-resized/69229)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-how-can-i-retain-the-dropdown-value-selected-on-a-perspective-view-when-the-breakpoint-container-gets-resized/69229 "2023-02-01T14:25:46Z")
I have a Main breakpoint view with two embedded views (one for the large breakpoint; one for the small breakpoint. These embedded views essentially show the same information but in a different visual format. Each view (l… --- ## [Omron Sysmac CP1E With Ethernet Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-sysmac-cp1e-with-ethernet-module/69269)
**Author:** [@Nate\_Marshall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nate_Marshall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-sysmac-cp1e-with-ethernet-module/69269 "2023-02-01T13:40:12Z")
Hello, I have a machine that uses an Omron Sysmac CP1E PLC. I am hoping to connect it to our Ignition server so we can collect data from the machine. After doing some research, I came across the CP1W-CIF41 Ethernet Mo… --- ## [Ignition - Alarm is both active and shelfed at the same time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-alarm-is-both-active-and-shelfed-at-the-same-time/69266)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Giske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Richard_Giske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-alarm-is-both-active-and-shelfed-at-the-same-time/69266 "2023-02-01T12:55:19Z")
I got a issue, where I've got an active alarm, which i then shelve. I have not activated "Shelved" as a dropout condition on the alarm pipeline. The alarm will have to reside inside the alarm pipeline, as I want it to … --- ## [Selected tags get deleted after performing a tag move in the tag browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selected-tags-get-deleted-after-performing-a-tag-move-in-the-tag-browser/69257)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Moriarty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selected-tags-get-deleted-after-performing-a-tag-move-in-the-tag-browser/69257 "2023-02-01T12:52:39Z")
When performing a tag move or tag deletion in the tag browser with a large number of selections (~10, not tested with lower numbers), after confirming the action through the pop-up notification, if the user selects any t… --- ## ["system.tag.query()" does not work for Remote Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-query-does-not-work-for-remote-tags/69111)
**Author:** [@ISEMAREN\_AAG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISEMAREN_AAG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-query-does-not-work-for-remote-tags/69111 "2023-01-31T09:19:04Z")
Hi!. I'm testing the "system.tag.query()" function for a Remote Tag Provider, but it always returns 0. Instead, system.tag.browse() works fine. --- ## [XY-Chart Interpolation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-interpolation/68875)
**Author:** [@Shyam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shyam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-interpolation/68875 "2023-02-01T11:16:38Z")
Hi, Is there any way to configure the XY chart as curve basis interpolation? I'm expecting like this but I'm getting these sharp edge lines please suggest.... --- ## [Periodic logging per second does not log every second](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/periodic-logging-per-second-does-not-log-every-second/69145)
**Author:** [@Eike\_Saathoff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Eike_Saathoff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/periodic-logging-per-second-does-not-log-every-second/69145 "2023-02-01T06:38:26Z")
Hi there, I want to log some energy data in an 1s interval. I am using the following parameters for my tag: I set the "Max Time Between Samples" and the "Sample Rate" to 1s which should log a value every second but … --- ## [Vision Scripting: IndexOf and LastIndexOf / Substring](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-scripting-indexof-and-lastindexof-substring/69241)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Kahle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seth_Kahle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-scripting-indexof-and-lastindexof-substring/69241 "2023-02-01T04:49:46Z")
Trying to write a script that breaks apart a string. I realize I can't use the expression functions, but I can't seem to figure out how to find the index of a colon in a string, and then take a substring up to that inde… --- ## [Barcode scanner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner/51121)
**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner/51121 "2022-04-08T23:22:05Z")
I have a couple of questions about barcode scanner component: 1 - What is the proper/correct entry for regex? Is the an example of it’s usage? 2 - An new array index is added on every scan, what is the max size limit … --- ## [PIN number login](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pin-number-login/68929)
**Author:** [@markusx1094](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/markusx1094)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pin-number-login/68929 "2023-01-31T23:21:32Z")
We are currently having an issue with users sharing login information. This makes it so that the auditing isn't that helpful. Is there a way to use either a security PIN or badge number to login in Ignition? The users ha… --- ## [Lost TCP connection - how do I know what device is triggering the error message?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-tcp-connection-how-do-i-know-what-device-is-triggering-the-error-message/69213)
**Author:** [@compuzak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/compuzak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lost-tcp-connection-how-do-i-know-what-device-is-triggering-the-error-message/69213 "2023-01-31T19:51:33Z")
How do I know what device is triggering the following error message. It does not give an IP address or any way I can see that indicates what device it is. I tried looking for the \[4840\], but couldn't see any numbers as… --- ## [Toggle Fullscreen from script in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-fullscreen-from-script-in-perspective/69181)
**Author:** [@tyler.robertson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.robertson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/toggle-fullscreen-from-script-in-perspective/69181 "2023-01-31T18:56:06Z")
The fullscreen event action is great, but is there any python function I'm missing that can toggle the session to be fullscreen? I'm trying to toggle fullscreen based on lastActivity to make essentially a screensaver fu… --- ## [Vision: Get a collection of all Containers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-get-a-collection-of-all-containers/69222)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Kahle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seth_Kahle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-get-a-collection-of-all-containers/69222 "2023-01-31T18:54:20Z")
I have a Window with Root Container, and then 4 sub-containers nested inside of the root container. There are also some other components in the Root Container that I do NOT want to include. Is there an easy way to ge… --- ## [Calculating Runtime, Stop time & Breakdown time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculating-runtime-stop-time-breakdown-time/69220)
**Author:** [@SNikte](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SNikte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculating-runtime-stop-time-breakdown-time/69220 "2023-01-31T18:42:25Z")
Hello, I have been working on the machine downtime calculation project. How can I write a SQL server query to get Runtime, down time & breakdown time between a given pair of start and end timestamps. In a transaction g… --- ## [Custom Icon Library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-icon-library/69211)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-icon-library/69211 "2023-01-31T18:09:50Z")
I have created a custom subset library for material icons to reduce loading times on a flex repeater, but wondering if this custom library would be included in a gateway backup. Also, is there a way to include this cust… --- ## [Historian Tag Values show as 0 in datatable and time series, but not actually 0 in DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-tag-values-show-as-0-in-datatable-and-time-series-but-not-actually-0-in-db/68986)
**Author:** [@Skye\_Jenkins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Skye_Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-tag-values-show-as-0-in-datatable-and-time-series-but-not-actually-0-in-db/68986 "2023-01-31T17:50:54Z")
I recently configured tag historian for the first time and I have run into an issue. The historian is configured to a MSSQL DB, and I have not modified any table structure. When I look at the db in MSSMS, I clearly see v… --- ## [LDAP Filter By memberOf Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ldap-filter-by-memberof-issues/68823)
**Author:** [@alex.chmelka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.chmelka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ldap-filter-by-memberof-issues/68823 "2023-01-31T17:40:10Z")
Hello. I have been learning about LDAP search filters and have really struggled. I have found this post which has slightly helped. But no luck. https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/active-directory-ldap-user-search-f… --- ## [Tags Mapping In Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-mapping-in-script/69136)
**Author:** [@Bharat\_Vinchwekar1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bharat_Vinchwekar1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-mapping-in-script/69136 "2023-01-31T17:09:48Z")
Hello, I am having 21 machines in 4 categories with overall 220+ tags, for which I am having 20+ tags common in each category. So can someone help me with what method I should referer to binding the tags to screens i.e.… --- ## [Web Dev force file download instead of browser render](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-force-file-download-instead-of-browser-render/69215)
**Author:** [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-dev-force-file-download-instead-of-browser-render/69215 "2023-01-31T16:44:32Z")
Using Web Dev to return queryTagHistory results, is there any way to force the client browser to download the CSV or JSON formatted results instead of rendering them in the browser? We have some EXTREMELY large datasets… --- ## [Modules Report From EAM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modules-report-from-eam/69167)
**Author:** [@rob.raffaele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rob.raffaele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modules-report-from-eam/69167 "2023-01-31T15:37:16Z")
I currently have 117 gateways in my EAM server. It's easy to see what version of software they are running but I want to get a consolidate module report. The only way I can see modules is one by one details. Is there … --- ## [Is it possible to use an Expression to combine 4 bytes to a float?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-an-expression-to-combine-4-bytes-to-a-float/69197)
**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-an-expression-to-combine-4-bytes-to-a-float/69197 "2023-01-31T15:35:57Z")
Is it possible to use expression language to combine 4 bytes to a float? I realized IEEE 754 won't allow bit shifting and ORing like we do with combining multiple bytes to an integer so I've been using the script below … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=711) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=713)