# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=823 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 824 --- ## [WebDev: "Merged" result from previous or simultan call](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-merged-result-from-previous-or-simultan-call/61014)
**Author:** [@roland.scheuer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roland.scheuer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-merged-result-from-previous-or-simultan-call/61014 "2022-06-22T09:24:36Z")
Hello, we have sometimes a problem with Webdev. If a request from 2 different applications to the same API, the results are sometimes wrong. Tested on Ignition Version : 8.17 and 8.13 Here i have a simple Example : T… --- ## [Access to tags in different projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-tags-in-different-projects/61043)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_Haggblom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Freddy_Haggblom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/access-to-tags-in-different-projects/61043 "2022-06-22T08:20:39Z")
Hi, How do I set up that a project don’t have access to another projects tags? I have created different Tag Providers, but when I am in a project and have created a Power Chart, I can see all Tag Providers in the Tag Br… --- ## [Send an attachement email](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-an-attachement-email/61010)
**Author:** [@lucas\_bernard1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lucas_bernard1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-an-attachement-email/61010 "2022-06-22T06:12:06Z")
Hello, I’m trying to send an attachement email but, when I send my email, I don’t receive the attachement Here is my code: smtp\_server = "test2" sender = "nepasrepondre.i4labsaix@outlook.com" subject\_mail = "Rapp… --- ## [Local client operation when comms are lost between central gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/local-client-operation-when-comms-are-lost-between-central-gateway/61020)
**Author:** [@Logan\_Nguyen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Logan_Nguyen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/local-client-operation-when-comms-are-lost-between-central-gateway/61020 "2022-06-21T23:49:19Z")
Is it possible to have multiple local HMI’s running ignition that continue to operate with their local PLC’s after communication with the central gateway is lost? In the event of communication loss, we still want to be a… --- ## [Saving PDF with no user prompt. system.file.wirteFile()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-pdf-with-no-user-prompt-system-file-wirtefile/60929)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Smtih](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brandon_Smtih)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-pdf-with-no-user-prompt-system-file-wirtefile/60929 "2022-06-21T22:41:56Z")
I am looking to save a PDF to a file location without a user prompt. When Adding .pdf to the end of file error occurs. Is there a solution or way of changing so it saves the file as a pdf? Using reportBytes = system.r… --- ## [\[Bug-6178\] Alarm {state} value isn't clear after clearing an alarm that was acknowledged](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6178-alarm-state-value-isnt-clear-after-clearing-an-alarm-that-was-acknowledged/60351)
**Author:** [@edward.fowler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.fowler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6178-alarm-state-value-isnt-clear-after-clearing-an-alarm-that-was-acknowledged/60351 "2022-06-21T22:20:04Z")
The code snippet below is my custom email message. The alarm is active when a Boolean is True. Scenario 1: Alarm bit is initially false Set alarm bit true {state} Email message says Active Set the alarm bit false {… --- ## [Dynamic Alarm Enable and Pipeline Issues (v8.1.17)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-alarm-enable-and-pipeline-issues-v8-1-17/60959)
**Author:** [@edward.fowler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edward.fowler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-alarm-enable-and-pipeline-issues-v8-1-17/60959 "2022-06-21T22:19:16Z")
Background I have Float tag and have configured 3 (classic) alarms; HHH, HH and H. Using an expression in the HH and H Alarms Enable property:- I enable the HH alarm when the HHH alarm is not active I enable the H a… --- ## [Return the PID used for the Ignition service in Linux install?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/return-the-pid-used-for-the-ignition-service-in-linux-install/60945)
**Author:** [@richardNZ15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/richardNZ15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/return-the-pid-used-for-the-ignition-service-in-linux-install/60945 "2022-06-21T21:40:49Z")
Is it possible to use system.util.execute or some other wizardry to return the process ID that the Ignition gateway is running under, in the underlying linux installation. For reference i am running Ignition on an Ubunt… --- ## [How are these svg components created in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-are-these-svg-components-created-in-perspective/61011)
**Author:** [@liam1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/liam1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-are-these-svg-components-created-in-perspective/61011 "2022-06-21T19:35:56Z")
Hi all I found this svg component from the sample quick start project. This component is made up of a type ia.container.drawing and ia.shapes.group Is it possible to create the structure natively in the designer o… --- ## [Power chart scaled value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-scaled-value/60919)
**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-scaled-value/60919 "2022-06-21T18:45:13Z")
I have a power chart and it’s data source is from a database and I would like to scale (translate) it before displaying it on the chart. Is it possible to translate (scale) the values like multiple by x etc.? --- ## [CompactLogix, Ignition, and DINTS help needed please](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/compactlogix-ignition-and-dints-help-needed-please/60957)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Michael_Smith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/compactlogix-ignition-and-dints-help-needed-please/60957 "2022-06-21T18:35:04Z")
Good morning everyone, I’m new to Ignition, and having some trouble figuring out something that should be fairly easy. At least I think so anyway. Here’s my problem: I’m using Ignition 8.1, talking to a CompactLogix … --- ## [How to determine the location of this error in a report?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-determine-the-location-of-this-error-in-a-report/61017)
**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Troy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-determine-the-location-of-this-error-in-a-report/61017 "2022-06-21T18:14:33Z")
In the report designer I get this message: ERROR: Subquery returned more than 1 value. This is not permitted when the subquery follows =, !=, \<, \<= , \>, \>= or when the subquery is used as an expression. The problem is … --- ## [Translation Manager Insert Bulk record](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-manager-insert-bulk-record/60944)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-manager-insert-bulk-record/60944 "2022-06-21T17:44:44Z")
Hi, i am using message handler to insert data in to Translation manager in different gateways def handleMessage(payload): English\_lang = payload\['English'\] Translate\_lang = payload\['Translated\_lang'\] Lang\_code = pa… --- ## [Help Popup Creation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-popup-creation/61024)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Collar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Christopher_Collar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-popup-creation/61024 "2022-06-21T17:37:40Z")
Hello all… I am trying to make one single “Help” popup that I can populate with a string message each time I click on a different image. I have a bunch of different variables on a recipe screen, and my customer wants th… --- ## [Cylindrical Tank Oil over Water](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cylindrical-tank-oil-over-water/61004)
**Author:** [@Raymundo\_Villa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Raymundo_Villa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cylindrical-tank-oil-over-water/61004 "2022-06-21T17:11:26Z")
Oil over Water using “cylindrical tank”, how to? Please --- ## [Report: avoid resizing text shapes when resizing height of table header](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-avoid-resizing-text-shapes-when-resizing-height-of-table-header/61005)
**Author:** [@gdube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gdube)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-avoid-resizing-text-shapes-when-resizing-height-of-table-header/61005 "2022-06-21T17:06:58Z")
Hi guys, Is there no way to avoid resizing all text shapes in a table header when I’m resizing the height of the header? It’s immensely annoying! --- ## [Status Chart Series Order](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-series-order/61018)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Plunkett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jeremy_Plunkett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/status-chart-series-order/61018 "2022-06-21T16:53:21Z")
Hello, is it possible to change the order of the series labels for the Vision status chart? It seems like they default to alphabetical order. --- ## [V8 Redundancy for client end](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-redundancy-for-client-end/60996)
**Author:** [@Sammy5](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sammy5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/v8-redundancy-for-client-end/60996 "2022-06-21T15:23:13Z")
First time doing scenario with public facing redundancy on v8 with perspective, and I have yet to figure out how the client end can fail over or switch to the backup’s address. For years using the Vision module the back… --- ## [Deleting onPageStartup script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-onpagestartup-script/60990)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-onpagestartup-script/60990 "2022-06-21T14:45:02Z")
There doesn’t seem to be a way of deleting line 1 on the Project | Session Events dialog once an event has been created. Does this matter? Is a Python pass required on line 2 to suppress errors? --- ## [TimeSeriesChart not work](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeserieschart-not-work/61000)
**Author:** [@448719222](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/448719222)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timeserieschart-not-work/61000 "2022-06-21T13:38:29Z")
type or paste code here --- ## [QueryTimeout in the Oracle database setup of Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytimeout-in-the-oracle-database-setup-of-ignition/60989)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Goethler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Goethler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytimeout-in-the-oracle-database-setup-of-ignition/60989 "2022-06-21T12:09:37Z")
Hi all, Is it possible to be using the Microsoft SQL Extra Connection Properties “queryTimeout=600”, when setting up a database connection with Oracle? Best regards, Benjamin --- ## [Alarm & Pipeline Trigger for Any Tag Value Change](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-trigger-for-any-tag-value-change/60977)
**Author:** [@aidansks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aidansks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-pipeline-trigger-for-any-tag-value-change/60977 "2022-06-21T12:00:15Z")
Hello, I’m very new to Ignition and have been trying to use a notification pipeline with a tag alarm. As the “any change” alarm mode instantly clears the alarm, I do not know how to configure an alarm so that once the a… --- ## [Perspective table strange behavior](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-strange-behavior/60027)
**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-strange-behavior/60027 "2022-06-21T11:26:15Z")
Hello there, I’m facing strange issue with perspective table component. I’ve a table component with data bind to sql query. Table has a event editCellCommit that when I update/add new row to the table it inserts/update… --- ## [Parameters on ignition perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameters-on-ignition-perspective/60946)
**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameters-on-ignition-perspective/60946 "2022-06-21T11:18:50Z")
I have a 2 folder: application and event on application folder I have a view called building where I created params idBulding . On event folder I created a View called add-edit-event where I created params idBuldi… --- ## [Dock Resize - Reverts Parameter values upon dock width resize](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-resize-reverts-parameter-values-upon-dock-width-resize/60988)
**Author:** [@chrisl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chrisl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dock-resize-reverts-parameter-values-upon-dock-width-resize/60988 "2022-06-21T06:36:35Z")
When values in Text, ID, and Details is changed and Dock view is resized. Text, ID, and Details value revert back to original value. Open Dock view Data = self.custom.Data system.perspective.openDock(“form”, params = … --- ## [Way to copy and paste tables for table groups?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-copy-and-paste-tables-for-table-groups/60964)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-copy-and-paste-tables-for-table-groups/60964 "2022-06-21T06:20:20Z")
Working on a report with a table group that has 12 tables, and the last 10 are identical except for their data key. I just finished the 1st out of the 10 tables - is there a way I can copy and paste this to the next dat… --- ## [After upgrading to 8.1.18 can log into webpage but not Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/after-upgrading-to-8-1-18-can-log-into-webpage-but-not-designer/60980)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/after-upgrading-to-8-1-18-can-log-into-webpage-but-not-designer/60980 "2022-06-21T00:23:02Z")
I just upgraded to 8.1.18 and I can log into the webserver, but I can’t login with the same creds into the Designer with “Login failed. Please try again”. I’ve tried other creds as well with no success. More context: I… --- ## [Modem for SMS notification and remote access via OpenVPN?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modem-for-sms-notification-and-remote-access-via-openvpn/60983)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modem-for-sms-notification-and-remote-access-via-openvpn/60983 "2022-06-21T00:04:26Z")
Looking for a modem that supports both SMS notification with Ignition as well as hosts an OpenVPN server. The Sierra Wireless AirLink modems that IA recommend/support don’t have an OpenVPN server :confused: Has anyone h… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Converting Android Perspective App Installer XAPK to APK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-converting-android-perspective-app-installer-xapk-to-apk/60974)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-converting-android-perspective-app-installer-xapk-to-apk/60974 "2022-06-20T21:06:05Z")
Hello, I have an android tablet that can only run APK files but when I go to Google Play and Download the Ignition Perspective App I get an XAPK file. Is there a way to convert this file to APK? Thanks for any info. --- ## [VoIP Gateway recommendations for analog phone system](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voip-gateway-recommendations-for-analog-phone-system/60963)
**Author:** [@ep273498](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ep273498)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/voip-gateway-recommendations-for-analog-phone-system/60963 "2022-06-20T20:21:14Z")
greetings, I’m looking to compare different VoIP gateways to connect the Voice Notification to an analog phone. I’d be interested to hear what kind of setups exists on the forum. Thanks [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=822) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=824)