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**Author:** [@Gratliff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gratliff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pie-labels-obscured/61572 "2022-07-07T07:32:11Z")
I have a view (actually a few of these) that is essentially just a pie chart and a button(to switch to percent mode) that I've embedded into several other views (mainly for mobile responsiveness). When the view is first… --- ## [Utilisation du composant View Canvas sur Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/utilisation-du-composant-view-canvas-sur-perspective/61566)
**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/utilisation-du-composant-view-canvas-sur-perspective/61566 "2022-07-07T07:07:48Z")
Hello, I am using the View Canvas to develop a site planning that I am developing see the attached Planning image. On the schedule, we will have several types of controls that will be scheduled on a specific site. The … --- ## [Setting width of columns of a Perspective table via code](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-width-of-columns-of-a-perspective-table-via-code/61563)
**Author:** [@AGOSTINO\_SCLAUZERO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AGOSTINO_SCLAUZERO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-width-of-columns-of-a-perspective-table-via-code/61563 "2022-07-07T06:48:04Z")
In a perspective table, I would like to adjust the column width via code. I tried the following. In a button in the same view of my table, on the click event, I wrote this: self.parent.getChild("Table").props.columns\[… --- ## [Generate alarm from exception and display on Alarm Status table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generate-alarm-from-exception-and-display-on-alarm-status-table/61600)
**Author:** [@damien.tiede](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/damien.tiede)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generate-alarm-from-exception-and-display-on-alarm-status-table/61600 "2022-07-07T05:51:14Z")
Hi All, I have a situation where I am getting exceptions raised by a system.tag.write operation to an OPC server on a patchy network. Rather than having this exception bubble up to the UI, I would like to catch the exce… --- ## [Is it possible to change label position in a vision template dynamically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-label-position-in-a-vision-template-dynamically/61469)
**Author:** [@david.rigby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.rigby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-label-position-in-a-vision-template-dynamically/61469 "2022-07-07T01:19:17Z")
Hi All. What is the best way to position a label in a template? We have some “standard” valve and motor templates where we would like to position the device name label (top/center/bottom, left/centre/right) - ideally t… --- ## [Tag not refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-not-refresh/61375)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-not-refresh/61375 "2022-07-07T00:48:36Z")
version 8.1.2 bind UDT tag Run sometime , In Vision Client some tags not refresh the lastest value. I have to restart tag to get laster value by hand. How to resolve it ? --- ## [system.alarm.queryStatus with multiple source paths](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-with-multiple-source-paths/61545)
**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-with-multiple-source-paths/61545 "2022-07-06T23:18:08Z")
Hello, Can anyone explain to me how to pass this function multiple paths including wildcards. I have tried a comma seperated list with no luck. Thanks, Frank --- ## [Get the list of all the tag with alarms Configured](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-the-list-of-all-the-tag-with-alarms-configured/17360)
**Author:** [@prevostb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prevostb)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-the-list-of-all-the-tag-with-alarms-configured/17360 "2022-07-06T21:46:50Z")
Hello. I am trying to get the list of all alarms configured on my Ignition project, instead of manually checking tag by tag the Alarms names. Is There any fast solution for It? I want to be able to change an alarm pipe… --- ## [Use FileUpload to get CSV and update database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-fileupload-to-get-csv-and-update-database/61582)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Rector](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrea_Rector)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-fileupload-to-get-csv-and-update-database/61582 "2022-07-06T21:18:35Z")
I must be missing something fairly straightforward because I can’t figure out how to use the File Upload component to update a database, after selecting one csv file. The user manual has this documentation but it doesn’t… --- ## [Ignition Perspective passing parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-passing-parameters/61271)
**Author:** [@Neeraj\_Sabharwal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neeraj_Sabharwal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-passing-parameters/61271 "2022-07-06T20:44:26Z")
Hi, I am working on a project where I have 40 pumps/motors and I’ve created a single popup screen to show all values for the motor and then feed numeric data to the field (in perspective). I am passing parameters from th… --- ## [Siemens un-optimized addressing.....does this even work?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-un-optimized-addressing-does-this-even-work/61537)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-un-optimized-addressing-does-this-even-work/61537 "2022-07-06T20:44:23Z")
Has anyone here tried this and it works? If so, can i get an example? --- ## [Perspective Map Max Zoom Level](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-map-max-zoom-level/52566)
**Author:** [@tmerilatt81](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmerilatt81)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-map-max-zoom-level/52566 "2022-07-06T19:37:35Z")
I am using Version 8.1.7 and the maximum zoom available in the Perspective map component is currently limited to 18. Does anyone know if there are plans to increase this level so users can zoom farther in? The current se… --- ## [Pass Template Parameter 'BorderTitle' to a titled (line) border](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-template-parameter-bordertitle-to-a-titled-line-border/61588)
**Author:** [@Pyroelk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pyroelk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-template-parameter-bordertitle-to-a-titled-line-border/61588 "2022-07-06T19:16:59Z")
I would like to set up a simple template for a Numeric Label. The label would use a Titled (line) Border. I want to use custom parameters to change the border settings, mainly the title. Is there a way to do this? Maybe … --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Cannot get Perspective TimeSeriesChart to accept data from a SQL query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-cannot-get-perspective-timeserieschart-to-accept-data-from-a-sql-query/61580)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-cannot-get-perspective-timeserieschart-to-accept-data-from-a-sql-query/61580 "2022-07-06T18:34:26Z")
I have two TimeSeriesCharts; the default chart with default data and then a second TimeSeriesChart with a single binding to replace the data. In the picture you can see my named query is bringing in a time and average co… --- ## [Use Date range, start date and end date, to make sql queries for datetime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-date-range-start-date-and-end-date-to-make-sql-queries-for-datetime/61559)
**Author:** [@Skandan\_Vecham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Skandan_Vecham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-date-range-start-date-and-end-date-to-make-sql-queries-for-datetime/61559 "2022-07-06T16:42:41Z")
I have a database which I want to filter by the datetime column. I am trying to achieve this by using the date range component in the vision client. I am currently using the “Start Date” property and “End Date” property … --- ## [How to add application timeout script in perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-application-timeout-script-in-perspective/61501)
**Author:** [@Ahad\_Imtiaz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ahad_Imtiaz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-add-application-timeout-script-in-perspective/61501 "2022-07-06T16:14:29Z")
I am trying to add a session timeout script in perspective. My goal is to create a script that takes a time input from range 1min - 10hrs and run the timeout script. How is it possible? --- ## [Vision Table Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-table-scripting/61302)
**Author:** [@Keyur\_Parikh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Keyur_Parikh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-table-scripting/61302 "2022-07-06T16:11:59Z")
Hello, Looking for some help with Table Scripting. The table has 2 date columns (Need by Date and First Dispatch). I would like to add a conditioning scripting with adding background color to entire row if First Dispat… --- ## [Popups that show specific data in a table depending on what button is pressed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popups-that-show-specific-data-in-a-table-depending-on-what-button-is-pressed/61282)
**Author:** [@Conn\_Mccurdy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Conn_Mccurdy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/popups-that-show-specific-data-in-a-table-depending-on-what-button-is-pressed/61282 "2022-07-06T16:09:00Z")
So I have a map with markers on it and each one of these markers is a different tag. I want it so that when I click on one of these markers for my popup to show up, only the data that relates to the specific marker is sh… --- ## [Tag change script calls named query which references.... EDIT: NOTHINGBURGER](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change-script-calls-named-query-which-references-edit-nothingburger/61568)
**Author:** [@AlexZanduR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexZanduR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-change-script-calls-named-query-which-references-edit-nothingburger/61568 "2022-07-06T15:37:00Z")
I am curious to if there are risks to the setup we have in recording finished product, as I just noticed the person before me used a named query that references a table component in the below. STEPS: Boolean tag used … --- ## [Named Query Issues with Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-issues-with-script/61569)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Sipes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raymond_Sipes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/named-query-issues-with-script/61569 "2022-07-06T15:31:44Z")
Hello, all! I have a named query that takes in two parameters, a Float4 and String. I am trying to get the DB to update once this button is pressed with a value from a tag. When I go to the testing tab for the named que… --- ## [Extracting tag name though script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extracting-tag-name-though-script/61562)
**Author:** [@Dean\_Walsh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dean_Walsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extracting-tag-name-though-script/61562 "2022-07-06T14:46:48Z")
Hello, i am trying to get an event log to update through a tag change script on the folder, this is fine but i cannot figure out how to extract the tag name and the state. Essentially what i want to do it this Blockquo… --- ## [System.tag.read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-read/27244)
**Author:** [@Dero](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dero)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-read/27244 "2022-03-09T21:53:25Z")
In Ignition 8 system.tag.read and write are not listed in the documentation but still work. Are these going away? --- ## [How to remove "Select" header from Responsive (Card) Layout for the Alarm Status Table (v8.1.17)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-select-header-from-responsive-card-layout-for-the-alarm-status-table-v8-1-17/61495)
**Author:** [@tyler.bennett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.bennett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-select-header-from-responsive-card-layout-for-the-alarm-status-table-v8-1-17/61495 "2022-07-06T06:48:33Z")
I am attempting to use the Responsive Layout (rows are converted to cards) feature of the Alarm Status Table to present active alarms in narrow-width format with a minimal set of informative data (Active Time, Label and … --- ## [Twilio account connection does not work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-account-connection-does-not-work/61542)
**Author:** [@rahman.tarek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rahman.tarek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/twilio-account-connection-does-not-work/61542 "2022-07-06T02:34:31Z")
Hi there, I created a twilio account on Twilio and downloaded the ignition module as well. i set it up as per the instructions with the account ssid and the auth token. However when i try to create the account in the ga… --- ## [\[feature-734\]Perspective: How to disable hover element state on button disabled?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-734-perspective-how-to-disable-hover-element-state-on-button-disabled/39009)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-734-perspective-how-to-disable-hover-element-state-on-button-disabled/39009 "2022-07-06T00:05:48Z")
v8.1.0rc1 I’ve disabled a button (enabled=false) and i’ve set a style class to a custom style which has both disabled and hover element state styles. However when the button is not enabled, the hover animation still fir… --- ## [Perspective - Pinging external IP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pinging-external-ip/61538)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Kwok](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Dustin_Kwok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pinging-external-ip/61538 "2022-07-05T21:53:23Z")
Hi, anyone know how to ping an external IP from perspective? We are trying to monitor internet connectivity by intermittently pinging 8.8.8.8 (google). In the case that it fails it would return a 0 or 1 which would trigg… --- ## [Style: string found, object expected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/style-string-found-object-expected/61540)
**Author:** [@rvaught](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rvaught)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/style-string-found-object-expected/61540 "2022-07-05T21:11:22Z")
The (style) property is having some problems, and it’s missing the (classes) item/dropdown, see pic. Does anyone know how to go about correcting this? --- ## [Overwrite tag folder using system.tag.configure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overwrite-tag-folder-using-system-tag-configure/61420)
**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/overwrite-tag-folder-using-system-tag-configure/61420 "2022-07-05T20:53:57Z")
I am trying to, by script, delete many tags on my production gateway (\>500 tags). While I’m doing this I’d like to leave a few (\<10 tags) in place because their history is being plotted, and I don’t want to lose it. I’v… --- ## [Visio stencils?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visio-stencils/61494)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Kehler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matt_Kehler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/visio-stencils/61494 "2022-07-05T19:50:51Z")
Hi I searched but couldn’t find, looking for stencils for use in Ignition/scada diagramming in Visio. Anyone have something they can point me to? thanks --- ## [System.serial.readuntil timeout detection and buffer dumps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-serial-readuntil-timeout-detection-and-buffer-dumps/61531)
**Author:** [@gregory.sachs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gregory.sachs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-serial-readuntil-timeout-detection-and-buffer-dumps/61531 "2022-07-05T19:30:05Z")
Trying to read from a serial barcode scanner, run by a person. Two things have popped up that I’m not sure how to solve: 1: Possibility of scans when I’m not looking for them, generating junk data in the buffer. I c… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=815) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=817)