# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=721 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 722 --- ## [Missing perspective session properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-perspective-session-properties/68621)
**Author:** [@dominik.juhasz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dominik.juhasz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-perspective-session-properties/68621 "2023-01-16T12:19:04Z")
Hi guys. I would really appreciate help with following issue... We have a project that have been working fine on our DEV server. For testing purposes, we had made an Gateway export of it and imported it into new instanc… --- ## [Change the user running the Ignition Gateway service](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-the-user-running-the-ignition-gateway-service/68564)
**Author:** [@ISEMAREN\_AAG](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ISEMAREN_AAG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-the-user-running-the-ignition-gateway-service/68564 "2023-01-16T09:01:59Z")
Good morning. I was testing the Python subprocess module in Ignition, and noticed that the user running the Ignition Gateay service is root (Linux). Is it possible to change this user? Would this change have any negati… --- ## [String Array Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-array-tag/68618)
**Author:** [@Inken\_Kestler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Inken_Kestler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-array-tag/68618 "2023-01-16T07:27:34Z")
Hi everybody, I'm fighting with some string tags. I try to create to tags for two strings from a PLC. I can find these strings in my PLC at the same datablock. The first string is at the offset of 0.0 (length = 25) an… --- ## [\[IGN-6978\] Datetime input component not respecting format property in 8.1.23](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6978-datetime-input-component-not-respecting-format-property-in-8-1-23/68168)
**Author:** [@Camden\_Griggs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Camden_Griggs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6978-datetime-input-component-not-respecting-format-property-in-8-1-23/68168 "2023-01-16T04:09:21Z")
Has anyone encountered an issue with the datetime input component in 8.1.23? Our users raised an issue where the seconds field was no longer present, and sure enough the field is missing on all projects running on 8.1.2… --- ## [Productivity Series Controllers Automation direct](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/productivity-series-controllers-automation-direct/35952)
**Author:** [@alex.cordova.ee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.cordova.ee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/productivity-series-controllers-automation-direct/35952 "2023-01-15T22:53:42Z")
I have a Productivity Series 2000 PLC with an ethernet connection form automation direct. Does ignition have a driver for that? If so, would it be the UDP and TCP Drivers or Modbus Driver? and will it auto browse tags … --- ## [How to check if date is Null in expression language](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-if-date-is-null-in-expression-language/53314)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-if-date-is-null-in-expression-language/53314 "2023-01-15T18:07:17Z")
Hello all, I am trying to apply color to a component based on the returned value of a named query (in this case date) I wrote my script as is suggested by the ignition manual however I get a syntax error. This script sh… --- ## [Alarm Status Table: Change the Ack-button font(size)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-change-the-ack-button-font-size/14471)
**Author:** [@JantjeBeton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JantjeBeton)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-change-the-ack-button-font-size/14471 "2023-01-15T12:48:06Z")
Hi Everyone, Does anybody know how to change the font(size) on the Ack-button of the default Alarm Status Table? My customer is not happy with the default font size.. Thanks! --- ## [SVG Import Error (Big Black BLOB)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-import-error-big-black-blob/46042)
**Author:** [@alec](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alec)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-import-error-big-black-blob/46042 "2023-01-14T22:19:33Z")
I am trying to import an SVG into Vision however I keep getting this weird bug where it makes it a blob. Any suggestions on how to fix this? How it should look: What I get: --- ## [Conditional Display - Customizing shape & adding text in an image for Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditional-display-customizing-shape-adding-text-in-an-image-for-perspective/68588)
**Author:** [@David\_Choi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Choi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/conditional-display-customizing-shape-adding-text-in-an-image-for-perspective/68588 "2023-01-14T10:20:43Z")
So far I figured out how to make it an overlay by utilizing the opacity in the style, as well as Map Transformation while using the Tag binding (using boolean 0 or 1 to be either green or red). I've done this using an I… --- ## [Bug? Script window focus return](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-script-window-focus-return/68594)
**Author:** [@mdemaris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mdemaris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-script-window-focus-return/68594 "2023-01-14T01:41:23Z")
Not sure if this would be a bug or feature request, but I really don't like how the the focus does not stay in the Ignition Designer when I close any popup window. Normally I have several other apps open, such as review… --- ## [Use camera Surface Pro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-camera-surface-pro/44381)
**Author:** [@eric.avila](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eric.avila)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-camera-surface-pro/44381 "2023-01-14T00:16:41Z")
Hi, I saw some questions about to use the camera of the tablet, i have a surface pro and i want to read a code QR or barcode (or other don\`t matter). this is possible? --- ## [\[BUG\]: Exporting modbus address doesn't reflect updates until page is reloaded](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-exporting-modbus-address-doesnt-reflect-updates-until-page-is-reloaded/68592)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sherman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexander_Sherman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-exporting-modbus-address-doesnt-reflect-updates-until-page-is-reloaded/68592 "2023-01-13T23:43:26Z")
1. The behavior you unexpectedly encountered: Exporting modbus addresses to CSV does not reflect changes until the page is reloaded via navigation 2. The behavior you were expecting to see: as soon as the new mappings a… --- ## [\[Bug-128\] NFC reading on 1.0.5 mobile app with Samsung S21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-128-nfc-reading-on-1-0-5-mobile-app-with-samsung-s21/68574)
**Author:** [@automatisation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/automatisation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-128-nfc-reading-on-1-0-5-mobile-app-with-samsung-s21/68574 "2023-01-13T23:20:54Z")
There seems to be a problem with reading NFC tags with the SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 and the 1.0.5 mobile app. I was able to read NFC tags successfully using 1.0.4 but since the update the app doesn't seem to accept NFC data r… --- ## [Can't Install Ignition 8.1.15 on my Mac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-install-ignition-8-1-15-on-my-mac/68587)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Gibson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carlos_Gibson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-install-ignition-8-1-15-on-my-mac/68587 "2023-01-13T22:21:51Z")
Not sure if this is an ignition issue or an issue with my corp side. I get the following message when I doubule click on the ignition icon (.dmg installer) “ignition-8.1.15-macOs-64-installer” can’t be opened because Ap… --- ## [Triggers origin "Browser" event on addition of instances to Flex Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggers-origin-browser-event-on-addition-of-instances-to-flex-repeater/68336)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Lindon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Lindon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/triggers-origin-browser-event-on-addition-of-instances-to-flex-repeater/68336 "2023-01-13T22:11:48Z")
I have been creating a multi-layered embedded view component to dynamically populate a Flex Repeater with user-input values. The goal is to create a component that dynamically reflects database table rows, allowing for … --- ## [Cannot create a new project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-a-new-project/68240)
**Author:** [@Jair\_Lara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jair_Lara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-a-new-project/68240 "2023-01-13T21:50:00Z")
Hello, I tried to create a new project, but I canno create a project (I have the Administrator Role) ExecutionException: com.inductiveautomation.ignition.client.gateway\_interface.GatewayException: Not authorized to crea… --- ## [Installing Ignition on macOS - Monterey - Gateway Installer doesn't launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-on-macos-monterey-gateway-installer-doesnt-launch/67161)
**Author:** [@mathieurleblanc33](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mathieurleblanc33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-on-macos-monterey-gateway-installer-doesnt-launch/67161 "2023-01-13T21:43:59Z")
New to macOS. Hi, I am trying to install 8.1.22 Ignition on macOS Monterey. I was able to run the commands to disable the verification of the application. I get the Ignition Installer, then double-click, it will ask … --- ## [Cannot create PoolableConnectionFactory (Communications link failure)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory-communications-link-failure/47280)
**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-create-poolableconnectionfactory-communications-link-failure/47280 "2023-01-13T21:28:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to both SQL and Ignition and I am using Ignition V8.1.6 on a Windows10 64bit platform and I am using mysql-connector-java-8.0.25. When I’m trying to configure a database for MySQL JDBC Driver, … --- ## [Perspective instances (flexrepeater) help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-instances-flexrepeater-help/68397)
**Author:** [@Kelltek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kelltek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-instances-flexrepeater-help/68397 "2023-01-13T19:22:36Z")
I have a Dataset that I query into the instances binding. I loop through the data and make some adjustments in my new dataset. a single column data set errors out. a list errors out the only format that works is json. I … --- ## [Perspective XY Chart Line Graph Cursors Not Displaying](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-line-graph-cursors-not-displaying/68394)
**Author:** [@ShaneH](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ShaneH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-line-graph-cursors-not-displaying/68394 "2023-01-13T19:04:24Z")
Perspective 8.1.20 Hi All- What are the requirements to get the axis cursors to show in a Perspective XY Chart used to display a line graph of a single series? I tried with the 'demo data/config' you get when you drop… --- ## [Button Customization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-customization/68581)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-customization/68581 "2023-01-13T19:01:27Z")
I'm using the built-in button components. I like the hover-over effect, but would like it to be a little less pronounced (dim the shadow, or make it smaller). Is there a way to do this with a style prop? --- ## [How does logic work in report references](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-logic-work-in-report-references/68582)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Elumbaugh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alex_Elumbaugh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-logic-work-in-report-references/68582 "2023-01-13T18:46:06Z")
I am struggling to explain how this logic works in a report key. For reference, I am coming into a project to make some updates, but I have never run into the idea of implementing logic in a report key before. If anyone … --- ## [Is it possible to not have a false return, or have a in an Ignition expression if statement?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-not-have-a-false-return-or-have-a-in-an-ignition-expression-if-statement/68578)
**Author:** [@SOPerator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SOPerator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-not-have-a-false-return-or-have-a-in-an-ignition-expression-if-statement/68578 "2023-01-13T17:55:42Z")
I have a Multistate Button that I would like to have locked to a certain control value when a client tag reads as a certain value. I thought I'd accomplish this by binding the control value to an expression that says if … --- ## [How do you use the Expression functions brighter() and darker()?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-expression-functions-brighter-and-darker/58182)
**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-expression-functions-brighter-and-darker/58182 "2023-01-13T16:49:03Z")
I am experimenting in perspective with some expression bindings using the brighter() and darker() functions. My binding is simply this: And my input and outputs are: As can be seen, the input was a nice hex color… --- ## [Client Event Script For Switching User](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-script-for-switching-user/68558)
**Author:** [@David\_Gonsior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Gonsior)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-event-script-for-switching-user/68558 "2023-01-13T16:36:51Z")
So I created a timer-based script for switching users after a preset time. I used the following structure: system.security.switchUser(username, password, event, hideError ). What would go into the event parameter? All I… --- ## [Connect to a EuroTherm 3504](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-a-eurotherm-3504/7503)
**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-a-eurotherm-3504/7503 "2023-01-13T14:57:10Z")
Hello, I am trying to get values from 10 separate EuroTherm 3504 controllers. Each are connected and have their own IP address. I can create the device just fine on the gateway and it connects immediately. When I tr… --- ## [Weekly Average Calculation on Timeseries Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weekly-average-calculation-on-timeseries-chart/68569)
**Author:** [@Divya\_Chorge1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Divya_Chorge1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weekly-average-calculation-on-timeseries-chart/68569 "2023-01-13T15:51:43Z")
Hi, I wanted to calculate the weekly average data from a dataset tag and show the average data on timeseries chart. How can I calculate the weekly average data. I cannot use the format of system.date.weeksBetween(first… --- ## [How to open perspective project on other devices connected in the same network/ remote gateway is not working but pinging?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-perspective-project-on-other-devices-connected-in-the-same-network-remote-gateway-is-not-working-but-pinging/68217)
**Author:** [@ANKIT\_BARAD](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ANKIT_BARAD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-open-perspective-project-on-other-devices-connected-in-the-same-network-remote-gateway-is-not-working-but-pinging/68217 "2023-01-13T15:37:03Z")
I have ignition perspective project running in the main PC. now I want to run same project on other pc/laptop. I have tried adding outgoing connection but it says it is faulted. I can ping all of the remote devices bu… --- ## [Keyboard not working on Ignition 8.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyboard-not-working-on-ignition-8-1/68481)
**Author:** [@Emilio\_Rangel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Emilio_Rangel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyboard-not-working-on-ignition-8-1/68481 "2023-01-13T13:16:01Z")
Hello! Quick question, supposedly when touch screen mode is enabled on a project, a keyboard should pop up when you press on a text box, thing is... this is not happening on my project, the keyboard simply does not show… --- ## [Focus element state ignored when hovered over?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/focus-element-state-ignored-when-hovered-over/67810)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_Weston](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samuel_Weston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/focus-element-state-ignored-when-hovered-over/67810 "2023-01-13T02:57:59Z")
So I'm seeing this weird behavior where I have a button with two styles classes applied, one gives button formatting including text color when hovered over. The other is a generic focus style class that is applied to int… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=720) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=722)