# Ignition

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## [UDTs & Event Streams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udts-event-streams/113800)

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**Author:** [@Cade\_Allen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cade_Allen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udts-event-streams/113800 "2026-02-06T17:26:11Z")

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Is it possible to subscribe to certain UDT types with Event Streams?

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## [Dropdown Stretching Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-stretching-issue/113816)

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**Author:** [@richhull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richhull)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-stretching-issue/113816 "2026-02-06T17:24:38Z")

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I have been working on this dropdown for a while now and for some reason when I click it to select and input, the entire body of the dropdown component stretches when it shouldn’t. I have the name and dropdown component …

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## [OPC Server Connected, OPC Client Bad Quality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-server-connected-opc-client-bad-quality/113790)

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**Author:** [@pdc5067](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdc5067)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-server-connected-opc-client-bad-quality/113790 "2026-02-06T17:24:37Z")

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I have my Ignition OPC UA server connected via the loopback 127.0.0.1 and it shows “Connected” I am connected to a Device (PLC) at address 192.168.100.101 (this is NAT’d from 192.168.1.101 if that matters). My tags are…

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## [Data sink critical failure caused by DB translator syntax](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-sink-critical-failure-caused-by-db-translator-syntax/113797)

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**Author:** [@jryan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jryan1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-sink-critical-failure-caused-by-db-translator-syntax/113797 "2026-02-06T16:36:32Z")

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I’m currently having an issue getting an issue with SQL historian not creating tables in MSSQL database. After creating the database connection and adding the historian, the following error is shown in the logs. ERROR T…

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## [Siemens Enhanced Driver and Siemens' new PLC authorization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-enhanced-driver-and-siemens-new-plc-authorization/113813)

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**Author:** [@Remco\_Geervliet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Remco_Geervliet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-enhanced-driver-and-siemens-new-plc-authorization/113813 "2026-02-06T16:08:08Z")

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I’ll try and formulate the question as concise as possible, but I’m trying to get the hang of two relatively new systems at the same time so apologies if I get it mixed up. The new Siemens Enhanced Driver (SED) no longe…

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## [Tag Clamping and Float Conversion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-clamping-and-float-conversion/113814)

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**Author:** [@Liam\_Dietrich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Liam_Dietrich)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-clamping-and-float-conversion/113814 "2026-02-06T15:25:33Z")

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Hi, I am currently encountering an issue using the clamping feature on tags. I have a tag that is clamped between \[0-4.4\]. Currently if the REAL value in the PLC is set to \[4.4\], the conversion results in the value bein…

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## [Unable to pass value in table viewcell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-pass-value-in-table-viewcell/113753)

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**Author:** [@Raphael](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raphael)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-pass-value-in-table-viewcell/113753 "2026-02-06T14:19:04Z")

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Hello, I have a table with a viewcell in the last column (the goal is to have un buton for delete the line on the database). I followed the instruction in the user manual (here). I don't understand why but I'm unable …

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## [TCIP IP device keeps dropping(not receiving data)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcip-ip-device-keeps-dropping-not-receiving-data/113599)

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**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Webb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathaniel_Webb)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tcip-ip-device-keeps-dropping-not-receiving-data/113599 "2026-02-06T14:13:35Z")

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Hello, I am using a PUSR rs232 serial TCIP Server. I have the data formatted within the ignition device, and am not having any problems with this, but the device stops receiving data after a certain amount of time. The…

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## [First click in table jumps selected row to top](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/first-click-in-table-jumps-selected-row-to-top/113559)

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**Author:** [@JVDM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JVDM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/first-click-in-table-jumps-selected-row-to-top/113559 "2026-02-06T14:08:44Z")

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The first click in my table always scrolls the table to get the selected row on top. This only happens on the first clicks after loading the table.I think it has something to do with the selected row, but I just can’t fi…

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## [Looking for inspiration: Example use cases for Named Queries, Transaction Groups, Sequential Function Charts, and Alarm Notification Pipelines](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-inspiration-example-use-cases-for-named-queries-transaction-groups-sequential-function-charts-and-alarm-notification-pipelines/78585)

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**Author:** [@Bushmatic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bushmatic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/looking-for-inspiration-example-use-cases-for-named-queries-transaction-groups-sequential-function-charts-and-alarm-notification-pipelines/78585 "2026-02-06T13:50:44Z")

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Does anyone have any cool examples of the following that you have seen or created? Named Query Transaction Group Sequential Function Chart Alarm Notification Pipeline I am dealing with a lot of legacy Ignition project…

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## [8.3.3 Alarm Status / Journal Column Changes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-3-alarm-status-journal-column-changes/113665)

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**Author:** [@Howard\_Beckley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Howard_Beckley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-3-3-alarm-status-journal-column-changes/113665 "2026-02-06T13:18:36Z")

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How do you make column changes on Alarm Status & Journal tables? I can’t find it and don’t want to make a custom table unless that is the only way. Thanks in advance!

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## [Unable to download Excel format in Ignition Report Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-download-excel-format-in-ignition-report-module/113757)

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**Author:** [@u.rithika](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/u.rithika)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-download-excel-format-in-ignition-report-module/113757 "2026-02-06T10:16:51Z")

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In ignition Report Module, I’m facing an issue where I’m unable to download the report data in excel format. The download is allowed only in pdf format. Has anyone faced this issue, how to download in excel format?

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## [Perspective Drawing Pen Tool: How to undo nodes while drawing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-drawing-pen-tool-how-to-undo-nodes-while-drawing/113802)

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**Author:** [@lax](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-drawing-pen-tool-how-to-undo-nodes-while-drawing/113802 "2026-02-06T05:26:49Z")

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Is there a way to undo nodes while drawing with the Perspective Drawing Pen Tool like how the Vision equivalent works? I usually never manually draw other than with the built-in drawing tools.

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## [Ignition Alarm Journal Table: Display Associated Data + Customize Column Headers?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-alarm-journal-table-display-associated-data-customize-column-headers/113801)

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**Author:** [@naveenvicky95](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/naveenvicky95)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-alarm-journal-table-display-associated-data-customize-column-headers/113801 "2026-02-06T05:02:24Z")

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Hi all, I’m using the Alarm Journal Table component (Ignition Vision 8.3) and I have two questions: Associated Data in Alarm Journal Table Is it possible to display the alarm’s Associated Data / Alarm Event Data (the…

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## [Ignition to Siemens SICAM A8000 tag value drop issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-to-siemens-sicam-a8000-tag-value-drop-issues/113751)

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**Author:** [@Skapi3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Skapi3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-to-siemens-sicam-a8000-tag-value-drop-issues/113751 "2026-02-06T01:39:33Z")

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We have been having issues where tag values from our RTU drop to 0 at random intervals. Certain tags drop at the same time, and it is for a split second. We have engaged Inductive Automation on this and troubleshooting, …

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## [\[IGN-14447\]system.dataset.toExcel not working after updating to 8.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14447-system-dataset-toexcel-not-working-after-updating-to-8-3/112749)

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**Author:** [@jonathanf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jonathanf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14447-system-dataset-toexcel-not-working-after-updating-to-8-3/112749 "2026-02-05T23:18:14Z")

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Hi Guys, First post. After updating to 8.3 I'm getting a can’t convert to common.dataset error on my system.dataset.toExcel scripts. It worked before updating. The below screenshot is just an example I made to test, n…

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## [Creating a tagid (for historical) when the datasource is not available](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-tagid-for-historical-when-the-datasource-is-not-available/113776)

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**Author:** [@matt6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt6)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-tagid-for-historical-when-the-datasource-is-not-available/113776 "2026-02-05T23:01:21Z")

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Related to my other thread, I am at a point where I am ready to start importing the data exported from Rockwell Historian OSI PI. I have all ~1850 tags imported, but when I look at the sqlth\_te table in the database, I …

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## [How to tag history bind the tags selected in tag browser tree and display in table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-tag-history-bind-the-tags-selected-in-tag-browser-tree-and-display-in-table/113785)

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**Author:** [@alamsal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alamsal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-tag-history-bind-the-tags-selected-in-tag-browser-tree-and-display-in-table/113785 "2026-02-05T20:51:19Z")

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How do I show the history of tags in table? The tags will be selected from the tag browser tree. I have I tried to use the tagbrowser.props.selection.values and use this in the table tag history binding tag path. Any fee…

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## [Multiline button in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiline-button-in-perspective/65632)

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**Author:** [@AGOSTINO\_SCLAUZERO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AGOSTINO_SCLAUZERO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiline-button-in-perspective/65632 "2026-02-05T20:27:03Z")

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Is it possible in perspective to have multiline buttons that allows you to decide where to break the line? I've got this: But I would like it to be like this: In Vision this is achievable via html as in this offic…

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## [Seeking clarification on REST API routes for IdP creation and configuration (Ignition 8.1)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seeking-clarification-on-rest-api-routes-for-idp-creation-and-configuration-ignition-8-1/113794)

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**Author:** [@isabela.parreiras](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/isabela.parreiras)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/seeking-clarification-on-rest-api-routes-for-idp-creation-and-configuration-ignition-8-1/113794 "2026-02-05T18:33:39Z")

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Hi everyone, I am working with the new REST API in Ignition 8.1 to automate our Gateway setup. My goal is to programmatically create and configure an Identity Provider (IdP) using two distinct steps. I haven’t been abl…

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## [Alarm Active but not in the pipeline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-active-but-not-in-the-pipeline/113792)

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**Author:** [@Ted\_Schlepuetz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ted_Schlepuetz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-active-but-not-in-the-pipeline/113792 "2026-02-05T17:33:01Z")

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We have a site where an alarm was active but the notification was never sent out. This was showing and an active alarm in the alarm table. This had worked in the past for the same alarm. Other sites use the same pipel…

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## [Reporting Dynamic Data Key Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-dynamic-data-key-help/113791)

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**Author:** [@jonathanf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jonathanf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-dynamic-data-key-help/113791 "2026-02-05T17:28:37Z")

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Hi, How do I get dynamic data keys to work with MS SQL Bit data types? In the example below I'm trying to use the visible key to make the circle appear around the Yes or No if the SQL field is True or False. I have…

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## [Gateway Scheduled Script executed twice unexpectedly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scheduled-script-executed-twice-unexpectedly/113786)

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**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scheduled-script-executed-twice-unexpectedly/113786 "2026-02-05T16:48:18Z")

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I have a v8.1.32 Gateway Schedule Script set to run at midnight. It inserts some data into a database through a named query. I didn't have logging in before this incident but I have it in now. I can't figure out why…

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## [DINT Datatype Modbus Configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dint-datatype-modbus-configuration/113779)

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**Author:** [@bhavanap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bhavanap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dint-datatype-modbus-configuration/113779 "2026-02-05T15:38:30Z")

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I want to configure a tag of DINT datatype. Let’s consider the energy tag in the screenshot. I have tried the tag address: “ns=1;s=\[Riedhammer Kiln\]1.HRI113“ The value I am getting for it is 11166 while the actual val…

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## [Quick question on Fallback Cache User Source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-question-on-fallback-cache-user-source/113789)

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**Author:** [@ltoscano](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ltoscano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/quick-question-on-fallback-cache-user-source/113789 "2026-02-05T15:31:09Z")

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Hey everyone. I’m working with Edge Gateways as a local fallback, and as part of that I setup a user source of type Fallback Cache. I think I’ve got this working but I wanted to clarify as it’s not working as I originall…

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## [App Ignition Perspective Android](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/app-ignition-perspective-android/113783)

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**Author:** [@rizkynurrohim06](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rizkynurrohim06)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/app-ignition-perspective-android/113783 "2026-02-05T15:05:08Z")

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Can you help me how to run a project that has been created in Designer Launcher to the Ignition Perspective app on Android? When I try it, the gateway on my laptop is not detected in the Ignition Perspective app on Andro…

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## [Can I use a UDT for fault tags that are the same across 3 identical machines?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-use-a-udt-for-fault-tags-that-are-the-same-across-3-identical-machines/113773)

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**Author:** [@bradley.fields](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bradley.fields)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-use-a-udt-for-fault-tags-that-are-the-same-across-3-identical-machines/113773 "2026-02-05T13:17:43Z")

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I have 3 production lines that are identical that run A-B PLCs. In the global tags I have sections for Blade, Feed, etc. and in each of the sections/folders the same tags repeat such as, Driveovervoltage Fault or GroundS…

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## [Power chart doesn't see my historical tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-doesnt-see-my-historical-tags/61332)

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**Author:** [@uy\_huynh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/uy_huynh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-doesnt-see-my-historical-tags/61332 "2026-02-05T00:18:34Z")

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https://ibb.co/0CMqv9N https://ibb.co/PtdGBbt As you can see in 2 images, my power chart doesn’t see any tags of the site\_concentrator in its tag browser ( ofc the “default” doesn’t show anything) . But the tag history…

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## [Textbox.onKeyup - self.props.text only updates once](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/textbox-onkeyup-self-props-text-only-updates-once/113744)

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**Author:** [@william.pitcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/william.pitcher)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/textbox-onkeyup-self-props-text-only-updates-once/113744 "2026-02-05T00:15:49Z")

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I am trying to use a script to verify the number prefix is in range. If not return false. The keyUp event fires, but the self.props.text doesn’t update after the first event fires, until either a carriage return is ent…

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## [Component Styling Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-styling-issue/113772)

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**Author:** [@richhull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richhull)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-styling-issue/113772 "2026-02-04T22:05:57Z")

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I have been working on this view for a while and for some reason my start and end time DateTimeInput components are not responding to my styles. I have an advanced style sheet set up to change the border radius that does…

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