# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=820 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 821 --- ## [Transform Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transform-dataset/61284)
**Author:** [@Philip\_08012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philip_08012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transform-dataset/61284 "2022-06-28T11:52:49Z")
Hi all, Using a named Query I am returning “siteaddress” into a value display from a dataset. it returns the following: \[{“siteAddress”:“Texas”}\]. How would i manipulate this to return the column alone which is Texas … --- ## [Power table changing datasets and making them editable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-changing-datasets-and-making-them-editable/61231)
**Author:** [@Esn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-changing-datasets-and-making-them-editable/61231 "2022-06-28T07:04:34Z")
Hi, I’m trying to make a simple dataset editor tool where you can chose a dataset tag in a tag browse tree and then the data is displayed in a power table where you should be able to edit the data. The problem is that … --- ## [Dataset Bidirectional Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-bidirectional-binding/57317)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataset-bidirectional-binding/57317 "2022-06-28T06:55:40Z")
I think I want to keep going through scripting in order to verify the edited values, but when editing a dataset in a table, it is possible to have the modified value written back to the dataset tag using bidirectional bi… --- ## [Perspective event scripts-touch event vs mouse event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-event-scripts-touch-event-vs-mouse-event/61261)
**Author:** [@Bradley\_Peay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bradley_Peay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-event-scripts-touch-event-vs-mouse-event/61261 "2022-06-27T22:44:06Z")
Hello, I am looking for some advice on touch events vs. mouse events for running button scripts. I am using a Hope HMI as the terminal screen and an android tablet as a remote viewer. The scripts work great when execu… --- ## [Classic Chart getting Null Paint Exception in X-Trace and Mark modes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-chart-getting-null-paint-exception-in-x-trace-and-mark-modes/58513)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Zipper](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Zachary_Zipper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-chart-getting-null-paint-exception-in-x-trace-and-mark-modes/58513 "2022-06-27T22:37:27Z")
I am currently using the Classic Chart’s configureChart() function to change the color of the data points if it is outside of a user-defined spec limit. It is currently working as expected. However, when I go into X-… --- ## [Sepasoft WS XML Body Processing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sepasoft-ws-xml-body-processing/61250)
**Author:** [@tim.schultz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tim.schultz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sepasoft-ws-xml-body-processing/61250 "2022-06-27T19:08:26Z")
I am creating a Sepasoft Web Service endpoint to receive ERP data. Ignition 8.1.17, WS 3.81.1 (b2022042818). When I have a single record in the records section, there is no issue; the XML is automatically converted to… --- ## [No longer support OPC DA?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-longer-support-opc-da/60960)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-longer-support-opc-da/60960 "2022-06-27T18:27:11Z")
In 8.1.7, the OPC configuration included support for legacy OPC DA, which is what Rockwell Linx uses: I installed 8.1.18 and now see there is no support for OPC DA: Does this mean there is no longer support for l… --- ## [In config setting make a field "password type"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-config-setting-make-a-field-password-type/39757)
**Author:** [@mpervaiz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mpervaiz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-config-setting-make-a-field-password-type/39757 "2022-06-27T18:05:25Z")
for my module settings page (in config) I want to make one of the text fields a password field. Is that possible? --- ## [Diffrence between gateway backups made manually and automatically?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diffrence-between-gateway-backups-made-manually-and-automatically/61247)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/diffrence-between-gateway-backups-made-manually-and-automatically/61247 "2022-06-27T17:32:01Z")
I have a 8.1.17 gateway that takes automatic backups. We have a backup VM (in case production goes down) that we routinely restore these auto backups to that sometimes give us an error and then we manually back up produ… --- ## [Reset Trial Not Permitting New Perspective Session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reset-trial-not-permitting-new-perspective-session/61199)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Engsberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sam_Engsberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reset-trial-not-permitting-new-perspective-session/61199 "2022-06-27T15:40:37Z")
Hi, I was working on my Perspective project yesterday using the trial mode activated from my laptop’s browser. This morning, I tried to enable the trial from my phone’s browser. After starting the trial, however, any per… --- ## [Generate report when a tag reaches a value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generate-report-when-a-tag-reaches-a-value/61243)
**Author:** [@Israel\_Martinez\_Morr](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Israel_Martinez_Morr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generate-report-when-a-tag-reaches-a-value/61243 "2022-06-27T15:05:27Z")
Hello, I would like to know if anyone knows if it is possible to generate an automatic report when a tag reaches a certain value. For example, if in a tag I am having a reading of values ​​but the reading drops to 0, a p… --- ## [Script Editor Issue in 8.1.18](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-editor-issue-in-8-1-18/61242)
**Author:** [@MikeAllgood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeAllgood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-editor-issue-in-8-1-18/61242 "2022-06-27T14:55:52Z")
We upgraded our servers and dev systems to 8.1.18 last week. Working in the Script Editor in the Designer, I’ve seen one project script file that, when opened, does not show the functions in the right hand pane, nor does… --- ## [XY Chart Not Displaying First Datapoint Label](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-not-displaying-first-datapoint-label/61241)
**Author:** [@Samg23](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Samg23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/xy-chart-not-displaying-first-datapoint-label/61241 "2022-06-27T14:50:26Z")
I am currently working in ignition 8.1.7 and when sending a parameter to a XY chart that has an object with an array through a carousel view the first label is always absent, the error also persists if the table is not e… --- ## [Send and receiving json using MQTT in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-and-receiving-json-using-mqtt-in-ignition/61224)
**Author:** [@user66](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-and-receiving-json-using-mqtt-in-ignition/61224 "2022-06-27T14:36:02Z")
Hi all, I want to publish and subscribe to a json payload using MQTT without it being changed to tags. Can this be achieved in ignition? --- ## [CANVAS how to add or remove instances using click event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/canvas-how-to-add-or-remove-instances-using-click-event/61236)
**Author:** [@Thiago\_Vilela](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thiago_Vilela)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/canvas-how-to-add-or-remove-instances-using-click-event/61236 "2022-06-27T14:28:31Z")
Hello. I need to create a Python object to add or remove instances. The idea is to have a picture where the user clicks on and adds or removes an “X” mark. --- ## [Duplicate a View with a script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicate-a-view-with-a-script/61229)
**Author:** [@Carla\_Ratto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carla_Ratto)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/duplicate-a-view-with-a-script/61229 "2022-06-27T13:52:36Z")
Hi, Is it possible to create or duplicate a view with a script ? I searched for system functions that could help but didn’t find anything. Also, is there another function to pass parameters to this view ? Thank you, C… --- ## [Perspective Barcode Scan context](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-barcode-scan-context/51596)
**Author:** [@stevenson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stevenson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-barcode-scan-context/51596 "2022-06-27T13:05:02Z")
I’m trying to figure an effective way of handling multiple barcode scan events. I have an embedded view containing a text field + button. What I want to happen is the button is pressed, the camera reads the barcode and … --- ## [Passing params via the menu tree](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-params-via-the-menu-tree/61232)
**Author:** [@Philip\_08012](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Philip_08012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-params-via-the-menu-tree/61232 "2022-06-27T11:39:01Z")
Hi all, I am using the menu tree component to navigate to different views in a project. I am using embedded views to display information for multiple sites. The question I have is what is the best way to pass multiple p… --- ## [\[BUG-6406\] XY chart absolute legend stuck in default position](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6406-xy-chart-absolute-legend-stuck-in-default-position/61230)
**Author:** [@NicolaB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NicolaB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6406-xy-chart-absolute-legend-stuck-in-default-position/61230 "2022-06-27T09:40:20Z")
I was tring to move the legend to the middle of the chart using the absolute position propery, but any value of x and y I put in results in no change in the actual position of the legend… Is it a bug? (using 8.1.1… --- ## [Suggestions for implementing a watchdog](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestions-for-implementing-a-watchdog/61226)
**Author:** [@hayden](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hayden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestions-for-implementing-a-watchdog/61226 "2022-06-27T08:47:46Z")
Hey all Our client has got a system where the PLC is connected to a serial adapter which travels a long distance before going into a serial to Ethernet adapter and then into our Ignition system. Our device connection re… --- ## [Historian TagPath Doesn't Work in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-tagpath-doesnt-work-in-perspective/61166)
**Author:** [@Aybars.Urut](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aybars.Urut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-tagpath-doesnt-work-in-perspective/61166 "2022-06-27T06:04:52Z")
Hi there, I need to help about using Realtime Tag Provider in perspective. I have a few tag provider and this problem only occurs in “LLB Realtime Providers”. Im trying to get data for some components with this; Al… --- ## [Perspective voice](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-voice/61213)
**Author:** [@448719222](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/448719222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-voice/61213 "2022-06-27T02:41:42Z")
We want to play the specified voice when the conditions are met. Is there an appropriate component for this --- ## [Update Event Script Actor and Resources](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-event-script-actor-and-resources/61205)
**Author:** [@monc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/monc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-event-script-actor-and-resources/61205 "2022-06-27T00:23:20Z")
Hello, How to call the Parameters on the Gateway Update Script? I can’t seem find a video or example on how to use the parameters for Gateway Update Script. Thanks, Mon --- ## [PLC5 with added network card](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc5-with-added-network-card/22757)
**Author:** [@rea\_21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rea_21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plc5-with-added-network-card/22757 "2022-06-26T21:10:57Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve got a connection problem. I need to read data from a PLC5(172.17.xx.xx). To avoid data Exchange through DH, we added an extra network card to the PLC5. Our connection will be in ethernet through a ga… --- ## [Changing properties of the pump perspective component state](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-properties-of-the-pump-perspective-component-state/61203)
**Author:** [@Phillip\_Huntington](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phillip_Huntington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-properties-of-the-pump-perspective-component-state/61203 "2022-06-26T20:43:18Z")
I am trying to change the color of some of the states on the pump that is located in the perspective components tab. My changes are taking place while the pump is in the default state, but I do not see any way to change… --- ## [Is it possible to find text in ALL the scripts in a project?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-find-text-in-all-the-scripts-in-a-project/61201)
**Author:** [@Check](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Check)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-find-text-in-all-the-scripts-in-a-project/61201 "2022-06-26T19:41:47Z")
Is there a way to find a keyword in the scripts of the entire project? We get the Find Text window after pressing Ctrl+F to find a keyword, but it only finds the text in the current scripting window. I am working in Visi… --- ## [Mqqt error - cannot accept children tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqqt-error-cannot-accept-children-tags/61197)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Downie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameron_Downie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqqt-error-cannot-accept-children-tags/61197 "2022-06-25T05:08:54Z")
Hi all Bit of a noob here. Had everything up and running some months ago and just booted it all up again only to get this error from Mqtt Engine. Everything is running and connected however am not receiving any tags wit… --- ## [Add component using scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-component-using-scripting/61183)
**Author:** [@Thiago\_Vilela](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Thiago_Vilela)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-component-using-scripting/61183 "2022-06-24T22:46:09Z")
Hello everyone, I need to add a new component like a Label (“X”) every time that user clicks in some area in the picture like the “X” in green below. If the click again in the “X” will remove the Label “X”. --- ## [Dashboard Component Question - Iterating Over Widgets](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dashboard-component-question-iterating-over-widgets/61188)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Wilson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nicholas_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dashboard-component-question-iterating-over-widgets/61188 "2022-06-24T22:01:20Z")
Hello, I’m using a Dashboard for a project and have several questions relating to this component: Is it possible to create an event script that runs when a widget is deleted or created by a user when the dashboard is… --- ## [Table Component Default Select](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-component-default-select/61177)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Diaz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Diaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-component-default-select/61177 "2022-06-24T20:44:01Z")
Hey everyone! I was having issues on trying to get my table to select the first row whenever I get to a page. Below is a image to showcase my problem. Whenever a user clicks and goes to this page, I would like for my ta… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=819) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=821)