# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=814 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 815 --- ## [Ignition performance problems](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-performance-problems/61223)
**Author:** [@g.cascales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/g.cascales)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-performance-problems/61223 "2022-07-12T06:24:32Z")
Hi all! We are currently facing a problem that I am not able to solve. We developed a SCADA system for registering some quality inspections and images in a database during a factory process. We have the perspective ap… --- ## [Modbus TCP device spamming logs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-device-spamming-logs/61763)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Pichel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jake_Pichel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-device-spamming-logs/61763 "2022-07-11T22:24:22Z")
Ignition is reading a register in the device every 5 seconds. Tag quality is always good. The logs keep showing this error every 15-20 seconds. The socket keeps closing. Any thoughts on how to get this to not spam t… --- ## [Wireless Connection to Allen Bradley PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wireless-connection-to-allen-bradley-plc/61754)
**Author:** [@Courtney\_Offet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Courtney_Offet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wireless-connection-to-allen-bradley-plc/61754 "2022-07-11T20:52:32Z")
I am currently working on a project that is using an Antaira module connected to an Allen Bradley PLC located inside of the panel to broadcast the PLC over the network. The intent is for Ignition to be able to access th… --- ## [Scroll Bars in Containers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scroll-bars-in-containers/61748)
**Author:** [@CMuecke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CMuecke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scroll-bars-in-containers/61748 "2022-07-11T19:34:52Z")
I have an Inventory Search/Modify screen. I am trying to make it so that no matter what size the screen is, only the Table will get scroll bars while the Search bar and buttons to the right remain the same size. Is ther… --- ## [Ignition Edge Panel Config](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-panel-config/61749)
**Author:** [@tim.schultz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tim.schultz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-panel-config/61749 "2022-07-11T18:33:09Z")
I have a managed thin client that I want to run Ignition Edge Panel and EAM on. Is there a way to configure everything with a .json file, similarly to Perspective Workstation? I don’t mind licensing manually but it wou… --- ## [Ignition gateway as forward proxy / relay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-as-forward-proxy-relay/61746)
**Author:** [@Kenneth\_De\_Schutter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kenneth_De_Schutter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-gateway-as-forward-proxy-relay/61746 "2022-07-11T17:16:55Z")
Hi all, In one of our project we extensively use the PDF container and webpage display component. The PDF container is used to display the manuals, p&id’s,electrical drawings etc of a certain production line. In order … --- ## [Question - Gateway Backup to Dropbox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-gateway-backup-to-dropbox/61738)
**Author:** [@Salem\_Marshall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Salem_Marshall)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-gateway-backup-to-dropbox/61738 "2022-07-11T17:05:45Z")
I was wondering if there is a convenient way to set automatic gateway backups to a dropbox folder? I don’t know what to put in the “Backup Folder” input. I have tried copying the dropbox link and using a file path. To t… --- ## [Gateway performance, CPU 100%, Clock drift](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-performance-cpu-100-clock-drift/61697)
**Author:** [@maja](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/maja)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-performance-cpu-100-clock-drift/61697 "2022-07-11T17:00:15Z")
Hi to all, I need your opinion on what is going on with gateway. Clock drift is present all time. When we reset the gateway, the memory is ok, the CPU is with picks, and clock drift is present from the first moment. Th… --- ## [The best way to expand database hard drive？](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-best-way-to-expand-database-hard-drive/61710)
**Author:** [@nideyijuyidong](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nideyijuyidong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-best-way-to-expand-database-hard-drive/61710 "2022-07-11T15:05:43Z")
My server has a 1T HDD, it has used over 700G, I want to add a 2T SSD and import the current data into a new database. To reduce downtime, should I first build the database on the SSD, modify the database connection of … --- ## [Logix driver and REAL data issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-driver-and-real-data-issue/61739)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-driver-and-real-data-issue/61739 "2022-07-11T15:08:21Z")
I’m on Ignition version: 8.1.17 (b2022051210). I’m connected to a CompactLogix version 31.013. I’m experiencing the following issue: an array of 150 REAL PLC tags shows incorrect data for each item that is smaller then 1… --- ## [Issues with setting an Integer to an Index in an Instance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-setting-an-integer-to-an-index-in-an-instance/61698)
**Author:** [@CMuecke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CMuecke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issues-with-setting-an-integer-to-an-index-in-an-instance/61698 "2022-07-11T14:58:51Z")
I have an application that is talking back and forth with a SQL database for Inventory. I created the cards for mobile application, and found that I need to apply an index to the instances because the Cards do not have … --- ## [Unintended behavior with alarm associated data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unintended-behavior-with-alarm-associated-data/61742)
**Author:** [@Cory.grube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory.grube)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unintended-behavior-with-alarm-associated-data/61742 "2022-07-11T14:47:12Z")
8.1.17 I just discovered some (seemingly) unintended behavior with associated data. When adding new data to an alarm, if I name that data a property that already exists for the alarm (e.g. ‘state’, ‘source’), it becomes… --- ## [Ignition edge - IIoT required for internal OPC UA server access?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-iiot-required-for-internal-opc-ua-server-access/61709)
**Author:** [@fshriver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fshriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-iiot-required-for-internal-opc-ua-server-access/61709 "2022-07-11T11:46:49Z")
So, briefly explained, my use case is as follows: I use Ignition Edge on a Raspberry Pi to collect values directly from a PLC, and have a script running on that same Raspberry Pi that periodically looks at the current p… --- ## [Cylindrical Tank Stroke color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cylindrical-tank-stroke-color/61719)
**Author:** [@Karyna\_Moroz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Karyna_Moroz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cylindrical-tank-stroke-color/61719 "2022-07-11T10:34:10Z")
Hello Could you please help me with one question? We are using now CylindricalTank and our customer wants to see another color of the stroke, in the props we can change only the stroke width, but not the color. Maybe … --- ## [Show print statements in vision text area](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-print-statements-in-vision-text-area/61716)
**Author:** [@Esn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-print-statements-in-vision-text-area/61716 "2022-07-11T10:18:53Z")
Hi, Is it possible to show print statements from a script in a vision text area (or similar component) to show status of a running script to the vision client user? Fx. if I make a button with a button clicked script t… --- ## [Property object/array 'add property' button disappeared](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/property-object-array-add-property-button-disappeared/61715)
**Author:** [@pascal.fragnoud](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pascal.fragnoud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/property-object-array-add-property-button-disappeared/61715 "2022-07-11T08:20:18Z")
Hello folks, It seems some features of the designer took some time off. I launched a designer this morning to find out the ‘add property’ (or whatever it’s called) button is just gone ! For example, I can’t add styles… --- ## [Time Series chart xtrace font](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-xtrace-font/55670)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-xtrace-font/55670 "2022-07-11T07:11:15Z")
Time Series Chart xtrace font change? I used the search to find all fonts, and set them all to 14, yet my xtrace font is still tiny 8.1.0 --- ## [\[Bug-1512\] Perspective PieChart legendLabelColor Themes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-1512-perspective-piechart-legendlabelcolor-themes/61703)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-1512-perspective-piechart-legendlabelcolor-themes/61703 "2022-07-10T21:00:17Z")
Currently using 8.1.17, the legendLabelColor doesn’t appear to honor built in themes. Changing themes, from light to dark, for example, the color always remains black. I can change the color using a picker and that co… --- ## [Custom Tag Names in UDT Instance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-tag-names-in-udt-instance/61700)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Flux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ryan_Flux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-tag-names-in-udt-instance/61700 "2022-07-10T12:14:30Z")
I’m looking to create a UDT where nested memory tag names can be customized per instance. For the instance, the name property appears to be greyed out and doesn’t have an option for attaching a parameter. Is there a way … --- ## [Ignition-api v8.1.18.post2 and ignition-api-stubs v8.1.18a4 are out](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-api-v8-1-18-post2-and-ignition-api-stubs-v8-1-18a4-are-out/61705)
**Author:** [@thecesrom.git](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thecesrom.git)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-api-v8-1-18-post2-and-ignition-api-stubs-v8-1-18a4-are-out/61705 "2022-07-09T23:32:27Z")
First, I would like to announce the release of ignition-api 8.1.18.post2. This new release comes with significant improvements on type hints, which would assist Developers by analyzing their code when using IDEs like Py… --- ## [Gateway backup error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-backup-error/61696)
**Author:** [@boster281](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/boster281)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-backup-error/61696 "2022-07-08T21:37:33Z")
I am trying to test upgrading from 7.9 to 8.1 but when I go to the gateway launch utility and try to run gateway backup I get the error "No response received from Gateway. Verify that the Gateway is running". Before I … --- ## [Passing a param to Main header](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-a-param-to-main-header/61547)
**Author:** [@Philip\_08012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philip_08012)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-a-param-to-main-header/61547 "2022-07-08T21:13:17Z")
Hi All, I am using a menu tree with a target that carry’s the site name to another screen using the page URL with :/SiteID. I want to pass the same paran to my main docked header. but i cant find a way to pass the para… --- ## [Expression tag Quality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-quality/61439)
**Author:** [@emilio\_lasso](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/emilio_lasso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tag-quality/61439 "2022-07-08T21:10:11Z")
I have an expression tag defined in my designer, what does is to count the time that a digital OPC tag remains as TRUE. Was working well but some days ago I realized that the Quality of the expression tag changed (i don’… --- ## [Timer gateway script stops working after OPC Server restart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-gateway-script-stops-working-after-opc-server-restart/61688)
**Author:** [@brian.mclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-gateway-script-stops-working-after-opc-server-restart/61688 "2022-07-08T20:20:52Z")
I am currently working on a customer project which consists of an Ignition Application (8.1) communicating with a machine PLC via OPC. A Kepware server is used to interface between Ignition and the PLC. In the applicati… --- ## [Report not displaying row-0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-not-displaying-row-0/61556)
**Author:** [@MC2338](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MC2338)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-not-displaying-row-0/61556 "2022-07-08T16:08:56Z")
I have configured a simple report which is running a named query. In the preview tab, (on the right-hand side, in the raw data browser) I can see that my query is returning all rows, but in the actual report, I am missin… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] New "Find/Replace selected Views" - Add this at the component level](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-new-find-replace-selected-views-add-this-at-the-component-level/61664)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-new-find-replace-selected-views-add-this-at-the-component-level/61664 "2022-07-08T15:40:39Z")
The new addition of the view/window/templates context menu to find/replace stuff within the selected items from a context menu is awesome, but we also need this at the component level as well. For example, right click o… --- ## [Python re Regular Expression (Regex) Positive Look Behind](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-re-regular-expression-regex-positive-look-behind/61680)
**Author:** [@Trent\_Derr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Trent_Derr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-re-regular-expression-regex-positive-look-behind/61680 "2022-07-08T15:27:06Z")
Hello, I’m struggling with regex (re) expression in ignition. The expression works in a regex tester, but does not work in ignition. The weird thing is that only the negative lookbehind is not working. I have other regu… --- ## [Popup Creation (Designer) Using PLC Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-creation-designer-using-plc-tag/61648)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Collar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christopher_Collar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popup-creation-designer-using-plc-tag/61648 "2022-07-08T15:25:29Z")
I am absolutely new to Ignition (I have been watching the Inductive University Videos) and need help with creating a popup window based on a Boolean alarm tag. I am just getting my feet wet using the Python scripting lan… --- ## [Search for the numeric data from a full string SQL row](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-for-the-numeric-data-from-a-full-string-sql-row/61661)
**Author:** [@a.beltran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/a.beltran)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-for-the-numeric-data-from-a-full-string-sql-row/61661 "2022-07-08T15:20:56Z")
Hi, I’m having troubles trying to get only the numeric value inside of a full string row in a SQL table, i.e “Conveyor 357 Jammed”. I’m trying to return only the 357 numeric value, there is a function to create this UD… --- ## [Mitsubishi FX5 OPC Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-fx5-opc-problem/57309)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Quartier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tony_Quartier)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-fx5-opc-problem/57309 "2022-07-08T14:12:47Z")
Hello, We ae using a fairly new Mitsubishi module that adds an OPC UA Server to an FX5 CPU. (FX5-OPC - Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation) This module is configured and programmed with 3 tags for testing purposes. … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=813) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=815)