# Ignition

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## [Using ftplib to transfer files?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ftplib-to-transfer-files/68264)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ftplib-to-transfer-files/68264 "2023-01-05T16:11:43Z")

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Using Ignition 7.\* (have to make this change to a few different gateways of varying versions but all 7.8/7.9 and therefore jython 2.5) Normally this was done with a batch file and winscp but I am just trying to see what…

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## [\[IGN-2412\] Menu Tree Items Unexpected behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-2412-menu-tree-items-unexpected-behavior/68243)

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**Author:** [@Sheko29](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sheko29)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-2412-menu-tree-items-unexpected-behavior/68243 "2023-01-05T15:59:51Z")

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I'm using Ignition 8.1.23 for a project in which I have a menu tree configured with some bindings on items display to permit some users enter especial pages depending on their roles. So, I'm adding some new pages betwee…

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## [Wrapper.log is too large](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrapper-log-is-too-large/68213)

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**Author:** [@David\_Lopez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David_Lopez)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wrapper-log-is-too-large/68213 "2023-01-05T15:42:06Z")

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I have a problem with this file, its too large. Under the ingition.conf is set as default 1024MB so I have no idea how to solve it. Please I need your help.

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## [Connecting Ignition with Arburg PLC-s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-with-arburg-plc-s/68124)

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**Author:** [@Mattias\_Poom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mattias_Poom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-ignition-with-arburg-plc-s/68124 "2023-01-05T13:41:14Z")

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Hi! Does anyone have experience connecting Igntion and Arbrug PLCs. What requirements should be met before and which Ignition device driver to choose by connecting it to another OPC Server.

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## [Launching script after user AD authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-script-after-user-ad-authentication/68209)

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**Author:** [@valentin.guichard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/valentin.guichard)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launching-script-after-user-ad-authentication/68209 "2023-01-05T08:39:52Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to run a script after a user get logged in the application. I tried to do something with the Authentication challenge session event (just writing a log with the system.util.getLogger()) but it's not …

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## [\[Feature-7037\] Perspective XY chart - series line color change based on each data value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-7037-perspective-xy-chart-series-line-color-change-based-on-each-data-value/67597)

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**Author:** [@Caroline\_Saji\_R](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caroline_Saji_R)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-7037-perspective-xy-chart-series-line-color-change-based-on-each-data-value/67597 "2023-01-05T05:21:31Z")

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I am looking for a option to change the series line color based on the value range. Is there a way to change the portion of line color similar to the attached image.

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## [Perspective Responsive Pipes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-responsive-pipes/68096)

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**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-responsive-pipes/68096 "2023-01-04T23:24:56Z")

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Hello all, Just started messing with Perspective pipes and things. It's a really cool tool, and I wish it was available in Vision. However, I'm having trouble figuring out how to use if effectively. Trying to make a so…

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## [SQL EXPRESS Database(s) move to new server?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-express-database-s-move-to-new-server/68212)

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**Author:** [@Keith\_Magill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Keith_Magill)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-express-database-s-move-to-new-server/68212 "2023-01-04T22:11:43Z")

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There has to be a clear path to do this? I am moving a Gateway from an active Windows 10 computer to a larger Windows 10 server. Gateway and projects moved perfectly. SQL EXPRESS is Version 14 on the source and 16 on …

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## [System.tag.exists on a Vision Visible Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-exists-on-a-vision-visible-property/68229)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Gemme](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Gemme)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-exists-on-a-vision-visible-property/68229 "2023-01-04T20:54:45Z")

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I'm trying to use the system.tag.exists on an expression for a visible property on certain components part of a faceplate. I can't get this to work. I have a tag path for CO2 level {co2TagPath}. A moving analog indica…

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## [Searching mounted folder for an image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/searching-mounted-folder-for-an-image/68230)

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**Author:** [@kyler.kamyszek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kyler.kamyszek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/searching-mounted-folder-for-an-image/68230 "2023-01-04T20:26:08Z")

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Is there a way to use a wildcard search on a mounted folder in the WebDev Module? I want to find image files. Or use something like system.file.fileExists() function?

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## [Extra space at the bottom of a column container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extra-space-at-the-bottom-of-a-column-container/68232)

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**Author:** [@Zach\_Amavisca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zach_Amavisca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extra-space-at-the-bottom-of-a-column-container/68232 "2023-01-04T20:07:20Z")

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Hello! I'm having an issue trying to use a column container to make a header for a demo project. The header is docked to the top of the page and resizes/reorients just like I want it to when the page is resized. But ther…

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## [Use only one window for different components values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-only-one-window-for-different-components-values/68062)

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**Author:** [@Leandro\_Garcia\_Carva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Leandro_Garcia_Carva)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-only-one-window-for-different-components-values/68062 "2023-01-04T19:26:18Z")

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Hi, I want to use only one screen and change the values depending the button clicked on the other window. Check the image below: In this window there are 5 buttons. This buttons calling five different windows. I'm u…

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## [Report Viewer - print one page 3 times as one print job](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-print-one-page-3-times-as-one-print-job/68146)

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**Author:** [@Dawid\_Fulczynski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dawid_Fulczynski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-print-one-page-3-times-as-one-print-job/68146 "2023-01-04T19:18:14Z")

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Hello, I tired to create button which will print report on 3 pages. It is required to print 3 pages instead of 1 page 3 times because printer gives watermark for first one. So what i tried rv = event.source.parent.getC…

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## [Missing Column in Bar Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-column-in-bar-chart/21258)

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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/missing-column-in-bar-chart/21258 "2023-01-04T17:37:37Z")

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I have a client tag of dataset type. When I bind the tag to a table, I can see all the data, 1 row of six columns. When I bind this to a bar chart, only 5 bars are displayed. The first column isn’t shown. What is hap…

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## [Shutil.copyfile](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shutil-copyfile/68224)

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**Author:** [@Bharadwaj\_G](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bharadwaj_G)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shutil-copyfile/68224 "2023-01-04T17:12:27Z")

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Hi, I need help on the shutil.copyfile, am trying to copy file from onprem server to my local system using shutil.copy file with below script import shutil import os a=os.path.join('C:\\MemorySnap\\ThreadSnap','ignitio…

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## [What driver should I use for AB Micro850?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-driver-should-i-use-for-ab-micro850/14312)

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**Author:** [@gnguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gnguyen)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-driver-should-i-use-for-ab-micro850/14312 "2023-01-04T16:14:02Z")

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Hi there, I need to establish a com with a Micro850; as it's on-site, I cannot test it before I get over there. What should I use as a driver for this connexion: MicroLogix or ControlLogix? I suppose MicroLogix but in …

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## [Having problem with reading Modbus registers in a Micro 800 PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/having-problem-with-reading-modbus-registers-in-a-micro-800-plc/64952)

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**Author:** [@Calvin\_Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Calvin_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/having-problem-with-reading-modbus-registers-in-a-micro-800-plc/64952 "2023-01-04T16:13:03Z")

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Followed the device setup, connected, created address registers, data is "bad". Although it appears it recognizes the register as valid.

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## [Micro820](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micro820/8881)

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**Author:** [@amr123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amr123)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micro820/8881 "2023-01-04T16:11:20Z")

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Quick question about what device selection to make for setting up communication on the ethernet port of a Micro820? I would assume "Allen-Bradley Micrologix: but the Micro820 is a little different animal. Thanks for…

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## [Restrict user access to certain application under ignition perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restrict-user-access-to-certain-application-under-ignition-perspective/68197)

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**Author:** [@Goutham\_Rao\_Y](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Goutham_Rao_Y)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restrict-user-access-to-certain-application-under-ignition-perspective/68197 "2023-01-04T14:51:40Z")

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Hello Team, Currently i am working on a project which is being developed under Perspective module. 1.How can I restrict a single user or a user group access to certain applications built under perspective module? 2. C…

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## [Selecting specific word/phrase in a label's text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-specific-word-phrase-in-a-labels-text/68210)

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**Author:** [@stuart.williams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stuart.williams)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/selecting-specific-word-phrase-in-a-labels-text/68210 "2023-01-04T14:44:27Z")

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Hi everyone, Background: Vision w/Ignition 8.1.12 I am currently working on a feature for a customer where operators can drill down through multiple paths to reach a final option for troubleshooting purposes. Basicall…

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## [Tag Timestamping and Scan Times](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-timestamping-and-scan-times/67912)

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**Author:** [@coffee732](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/coffee732)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-timestamping-and-scan-times/67912 "2023-01-04T13:21:52Z")

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Where can I find information on how Ignition gets tag data in relation to poll rates and scan times using it's own OPC server? Related to the above: I know Rockwell's FactoryTalk is capable of setting up a kind of 'sub…

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## [Equivilent of "tint" property from vision but in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equivilent-of-tint-property-from-vision-but-in-perspective/68201)

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**Author:** [@Ben\_Lindner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ben_Lindner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/equivilent-of-tint-property-from-vision-but-in-perspective/68201 "2023-01-04T11:25:41Z")

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in vision you can change the "tint" colour of any custom imported svg asset. Is their an equivalent way to do this in perspective? i have tried changing the fill colour but it doesn't tint the entire asset. Thanks

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## [XY Chart -Cannot Read Property 'Push' of Null](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-cannot-read-property-push-of-null/68144)

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**Author:** [@Shyam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shyam)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-cannot-read-property-push-of-null/68144 "2023-01-04T07:56:05Z")

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Hi All, I am facing the issue while binding in XY Chart through Query binding. Can someone please help me out on this? PFA console info...

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## [How can I resize Tag browse tree in vision client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-resize-tag-browse-tree-in-vision-client/68155)

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**Author:** [@Vishal\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vishal_B)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-resize-tag-browse-tree-in-vision-client/68155 "2023-01-04T06:31:18Z")

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I have a requirement in my project to resize the width of the tag browse tree component in Ignition Vision client session similar to how we resize the component " Tag browser " in the designer. Is that possible?

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## [Igntion OPC UA loopback server fault](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igntion-opc-ua-loopback-server-fault/68156)

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**Author:** [@Kartik\_I](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kartik_I)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/igntion-opc-ua-loopback-server-fault/68156 "2023-01-04T04:21:54Z")

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Hello Team, I am facing this error for Igntion OPC loopback server. The server is stated faulted please help me out to resolve the issue. I am attaching error pic with error log. UaException: status=Bad\_Connect…

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## [How to disable mouse right button click on Alarm Status Table component's header in perspective project?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-mouse-right-button-click-on-alarm-status-table-components-header-in-perspective-project/68013)

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**Author:** [@UnSuk\_Song](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/UnSuk_Song)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-disable-mouse-right-button-click-on-alarm-status-table-components-header-in-perspective-project/68013 "2023-01-04T01:35:08Z")

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About Alarm Status Table component in Perspective, I want to use header of table then set 'enableHeader' to true. But I want my client not to able to click this header with mouse right button to prevent them configurin…

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## [Perspective Automatic Inactivity Detection Logout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-automatic-inactivity-detection-logout/68135)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_G](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Peter_G)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-automatic-inactivity-detection-logout/68135 "2023-01-04T00:14:20Z")

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It appears that when the Automatic Inactivity Detection logs out a user, hitting the "Login" button (which uses the Login action) will log the previous user straight back in again without the need to re-enter username/pa…

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## [Session prop change script has no system.security.logout()?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-prop-change-script-has-no-system-security-logout/67818)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/session-prop-change-script-has-no-system-security-logout/67818 "2023-01-03T23:18:41Z")

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I'm trying to create my own auto-logout functionality, as our customer wants specific clients to be able to remain logged in under certain usernames. So I added a custom session prop to act as a trigger to log the user …

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## [Tag in Alarm Status?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-in-alarm-status/68113)

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**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-in-alarm-status/68113 "2023-01-03T22:37:22Z")

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Is there any way to add a column in the Alarm Status object to show the name of the Tag? Without this, it is hard to know what tag is generating an alarm

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## [How does the Logix driver divide the tags into request counts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-the-logix-driver-divide-the-tags-into-request-counts/67902)

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**Author:** [@quartzFarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/quartzFarm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-does-the-logix-driver-divide-the-tags-into-request-counts/67902 "2023-01-03T22:33:07Z")

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I have an Ignition 8.16 vision project that has some very slow device connections. I was using a leased scan group, but the screens would take forever to show live data. I contacted tech support and found out the Logix d…

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