# Ignition

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## [Tag-history report having one reading, repeated on multiple pages](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-history-report-having-one-reading-repeated-on-multiple-pages/69080)

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**Author:** [@JIGNESH\_AGHERA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JIGNESH_AGHERA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-history-report-having-one-reading-repeated-on-multiple-pages/69080 "2023-01-29T08:58:48Z")

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I am facing problem with tag-history report. In history there is lot more data logged, but when report is generated it shows just one reading value at time of report generation and it repeats the same value on 30-35 page…

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## [Strange behavior of timeseries chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strange-behavior-of-timeseries-chart/53464)

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**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/strange-behavior-of-timeseries-chart/53464 "2023-01-29T02:13:18Z")

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Hello all, I am using the report module and nested query for a project. I want to use a time-series chart to show a value over time (timestamp). I can see the values from the tag (both value and timestamp) but I am not …

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## [Perspective screen draw time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-screen-draw-time/69045)

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**Author:** [@JohnMck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JohnMck)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-screen-draw-time/69045 "2023-01-28T21:22:56Z")

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I have a perspective application where some screens contain a lot of components. In those cases, the screen redraw seems to take a long time, with individual components showing "invalid/red" before their underlying data…

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## [Managed to break the Image Management tool](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/managed-to-break-the-image-management-tool/69116)

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**Author:** [@Zach\_Amavisca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Amavisca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/managed-to-break-the-image-management-tool/69116 "2023-01-27T23:05:17Z")

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Hello! So earlier today I went to add an SVG into my project - dragged and dropped into the designer, which opened up the Image Management dialogue. Went to save and upload when the designer crashed. I then realized the …

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## [Embedded Expression Property Reference](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-expression-property-reference/69117)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-expression-property-reference/69117 "2023-01-27T22:32:24Z")

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Are embedded property references possible in the expression language? For instance, something like !isNull({../Dropdown\_{this.custom.dropdown}.props.value}) Where the goal is to evaluate {this.custom.dropdown} first (e…

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## [How to trigger a mouseClicked function for a window visonOpened?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-trigger-a-mouseclicked-function-for-a-window-visonopened/69115)

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**Author:** [@rahman.tarek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rahman.tarek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-trigger-a-mouseclicked-function-for-a-window-visonopened/69115 "2023-01-27T22:12:59Z")

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Hi all, I have a mouseclicked function in a component and i would like to trigger this function from the visionopened event. i tried doing the following but it doesnt work. any advice?

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## [\[IGN-6019\] Perspective Date picker to select start and end dates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6019-perspective-date-picker-to-select-start-and-end-dates/69030)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6019-perspective-date-picker-to-select-start-and-end-dates/69030 "2023-01-27T21:50:40Z")

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It would be great if the datetime pickers would let users select start and end dates, instead of just single date/times. Idea:

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## [Clear a Deleted Alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-a-deleted-alarm/40239)

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**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-a-deleted-alarm/40239 "2023-01-27T19:49:52Z")

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I have deleted a lot alarms recently in UDTs. Its one alarm configured on one tag in the UDT which all 1000+ instances have. Now alot of the these tags were in alarm when i deleted the alarm. Now the alarm is still acti…

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## [Detect if user is using Perspective Android App](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detect-if-user-is-using-perspective-android-app/69107)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detect-if-user-is-using-perspective-android-app/69107 "2023-01-27T18:53:09Z")

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Is there a property or function that can be used to determine if the user is using the Perspective Android app on a device?

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## [Remote Tag Provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider/69104)

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**Author:** [@ISEMAREN\_AAG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISEMAREN_AAG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-tag-provider/69104 "2023-01-27T18:52:52Z")

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Good afternoon. I am configuring a Remote Tag Provider and I don't understand the difference between "Provider" and "History Provider." According to the description they look the same.

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## [Tag Strip Feature Request to make scroll arrows wider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-strip-feature-request-to-make-scroll-arrows-wider/57177)

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**Author:** [@ericksonn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ericksonn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-strip-feature-request-to-make-scroll-arrows-wider/57177 "2023-01-27T18:31:57Z")

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Hi, On multiple projects, I’ve used the Tab Strip component, and had more tabs than fit on the screen. Ignition handles this with arrows you can click (or hold, as people are often surprised to find out) to scroll to th…

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## [Extend built-in css class](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extend-built-in-css-class/69105)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_White](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_White)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extend-built-in-css-class/69105 "2023-01-27T18:30:59Z")

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Is it possible to override/extend built-in css classes? Like for example, if I wanted to add more to the ia\_toggleSwitch class, is there a best practices way to do so?

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## [How to upload a file in gateway file system](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-upload-a-file-in-gateway-file-system/58397)

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**Author:** [@vani161998](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vani161998)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-upload-a-file-in-gateway-file-system/58397 "2023-01-27T17:37:21Z")

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hi , i want to upload a file in gateway file system to access the file in perspective. i tried using file upload component . i just clicked browse in the component and uploaded my excel file . where it will be stored?…

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## [Error browsing OPC using tunneller device via OPC-DA server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-browsing-opc-using-tunneller-device-via-opc-da-server/12745)

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**Author:** [@zfellers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zfellers)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-browsing-opc-using-tunneller-device-via-opc-da-server/12745 "2017-04-12T16:57:10Z")

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I have 10 PCs running windows xp with 7.8.2 (32-bit) installed. I've created an OPC-DA server on each machine referencing the Opto22OPCServer and associated tag database file, along with a tunneler device, both connected…

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## [S7-PLCSIM with Ignition 8.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-plcsim-with-ignition-8-0/35881)

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**Author:** [@gopalsrini76](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gopalsrini76)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-plcsim-with-ignition-8-0/35881 "2023-01-27T16:16:41Z")

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I have an Simatic Manager software with S7-400 PLC program and a S7-PLCSIM (Simulation Software). Is it possible to connect Ignition 8.0 with the S7-PLCSIM software. All forum discussions show only with Respect to TIA …

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## [Perspective Motor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-motor/52618)

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**Author:** [@OscarJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarJ)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-motor/52618 "2023-01-27T15:51:11Z")

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I tried this example but I can’t fill the image with any color. do I need to add something else? https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC81/Perspective+-+Motor

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## [Perspective Table: Create a Style Class that Contains Multiple Style Settings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-create-a-style-class-that-contains-multiple-style-settings/69047)

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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-create-a-style-class-that-contains-multiple-style-settings/69047 "2023-01-27T13:13:20Z")

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I understand basic style classes for perspective, but how can I create a style class that configures a table's style the way I want it regarding multiple style properties like pager style, rows -\> striped settings, etc. …

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## [Get the list of all users in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-the-list-of-all-users-in-perspective/52358)

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**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-the-list-of-all-users-in-perspective/52358 "2023-01-27T12:52:35Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to create a user management component just like the vision one for my perspective view. Vision user management component: I tried the link below to get the list of all users in my user ta…

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## [Stylesheet Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stylesheet-scripting/69050)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stylesheet-scripting/69050 "2023-01-27T09:03:20Z")

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I'm going to go ahead and guess that there's no way to programmatically update the CSS stylesheet through scripting to alter themes "on-the-fly"? Might there be another way to do that? Maybe editing the actual stylesheet…

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## [How to Configure Multiple values in X axis - XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-configure-multiple-values-in-x-axis-xy-chart/68202)

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**Author:** [@Shyam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shyam)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-configure-multiple-values-in-x-axis-xy-chart/68202 "2023-01-27T08:29:19Z")

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I want to add 2 values in X-axis against Multiple Y-axis values. I tried one of the Y-axis value with 2 X-axis Values but I can't see my expected output. so how can I plot the 2 X-axis values with Multiple Y-axis value…

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## [Disable "Gateway Connection Restored" in Perspective App?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-gateway-connection-restored-in-perspective-app/41670)

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**Author:** [@sungkhum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sungkhum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disable-gateway-connection-restored-in-perspective-app/41670 "2023-01-27T07:42:40Z")

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Is there a way to disable the “Gateway Connection Restored” message in the Perspective App? I don’t want it coming up every time I open the app (and I have to click the x to remove it) but I don’t see any preference sett…

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## [Creating a Power table of realtime values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-power-table-of-realtime-values/69071)

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**Author:** [@cole.sharrah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cole.sharrah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-power-table-of-realtime-values/69071 "2023-01-27T06:30:43Z")

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My goal is to improve the way the table is created. This table's purpose is to show Realtime values. This is the shared script creating the table. Shared Script Systems Overview.txt (30.7 KB) This is the binding on th…

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## [Inserting data from a Power table into SQL database table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inserting-data-from-a-power-table-into-sql-database-table/69070)

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**Author:** [@cole.sharrah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cole.sharrah)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/inserting-data-from-a-power-table-into-sql-database-table/69070 "2023-01-27T03:26:02Z")

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I have a power table on a screen that is showing tag values. The tag values are being populated from a tag history binding and a shared script. The explanation of how the table is being creating is at the end. My goal i…

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## [Using Ignition for ICS (OT) asset management](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ignition-for-ics-ot-asset-management/48462)

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**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ignition-for-ics-ot-asset-management/48462 "2023-01-27T02:24:52Z")

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ICS = Industrial Control Systems. OT = Operational Technology (as opposed to Information Technology). There are a wide variety of security tools for industrial control asset management. These typically search a specifi…

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## [Perspective Symbol States](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-symbol-states/69055)

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**Author:** [@ohio\_auto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ohio_auto)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-symbol-states/69055 "2023-01-26T23:03:13Z")

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How do you bind a perspective components symbol state with multiple tags? e.g. the valve symbol states are: open failedToOpen partiallyClosed closed failedToClose My valve UDT does not have all of these states as a…

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## [Browse Contrologix tags offline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browse-contrologix-tags-offline/7696)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browse-contrologix-tags-offline/7696 "2023-01-26T23:46:38Z")

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Have made this request before. Sure would be helpful to get Contrologix tags from the Rslogix5000 \*.acd file into the SQLtags browser. FactoryTalk ME & SE can do this. Or at least a driver for the Contrologix simulator …

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## [System.gui.transform works in designer but not client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-transform-works-in-designer-but-not-client/69021)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Shaw](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Shaw)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-gui-transform-works-in-designer-but-not-client/69021 "2023-01-26T21:53:01Z")

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Hi all. The title says it all: I wrote a script that changes the widths of some text boxes to match the width of the table columns above it using system.gui.transform. It works in the designer, but in the vision client …

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## [How can I write data of type INTERVAL to PostgreSQL database?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-write-data-of-type-interval-to-postgresql-database/69058)

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**Author:** [@Seamus\_Gallagher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Seamus_Gallagher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-write-data-of-type-interval-to-postgresql-database/69058 "2023-01-26T21:53:51Z")

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Hello, @PGriffith I've searched for an answer to this question but it seems nobody has asked it. How do you write time interval data to a Postgres database column of type INTERVAL using Ignition scripting? In script…

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## [Named Querie Watcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-querie-watcher/69034)

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**Author:** [@gijovarghese8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gijovarghese8)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-querie-watcher/69034 "2023-01-26T21:48:55Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to keep track of the status of a named query? Like, say, when the query is running vs. when it is completed? Regards

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## [system.util.sendRequest timeout seconds not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-sendrequest-timeout-seconds-not-working/66525)

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**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-sendrequest-timeout-seconds-not-working/66525 "2022-11-15T16:58:58Z")

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Hey all, I'm using system.util.sendRequest to tell the gateway to run a powershell script to restart a service. All of that is working well, but the script can take up to a few minutes to complete. However, the system.u…

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