# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=831 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 832 --- ## [Omron NX FINS UDP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nx-fins-udp/59509)
**Author:** [@tecnoeletronic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tecnoeletronic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/omron-nx-fins-udp/59509 "2022-06-07T19:00:43Z")
Hi, i’m trying to connect a PLC OMRON NX using your driver (FINS UDP) and read a WORD but it doesn’t work. PLC IP: 192.168.250.1 PC IP: 192.168.250.251 Data to read: DR3000 The Ethernet cable is connected directly. … --- ## [Handling NULLs from datasets for reports?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handling-nulls-from-datasets-for-reports/60462)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/handling-nulls-from-datasets-for-reports/60462 "2022-06-07T18:52:26Z")
I am trying to create a report from some alarm journal data. Right now I have a script that generates the data to be used in the report that looks like this - def generateAlarmDataForFullDay(day): """ Get's all alarm… --- ## [Time series chart color the Y axis line](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-color-the-y-axis-line/60318)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-color-the-y-axis-line/60318 "2022-06-02T20:31:03Z")
I thought I did this before, but I don’t see how. I got the ticks to be white, but I don’t know where the setting is for the vertical line. 8.1.0 for reference --- ## [Possible Bug? system.tag.readBlocking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-bug-system-tag-readblocking/60458)
**Author:** [@levi.jacobs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/levi.jacobs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/possible-bug-system-tag-readblocking/60458 "2022-06-07T16:22:51Z")
I’m having trouble reading the UDT parent type of a UDT instance using the system.tag.readBlocking function. The old system.tag.read function still works, but system.tag.readBlocking returns None. Here is some example c… --- ## [How to display text from Expression Bind to Label Text](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-text-from-expression-bind-to-label-text/60451)
**Author:** [@BRAD\_DAVIS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BRAD_DAVIS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-display-text-from-expression-bind-to-label-text/60451 "2022-06-07T15:52:02Z")
I am very lost with how to do this. All i am trying to do is show the current logged in user and current time in labels in Vision, but no matter what i try I cannot seem to find the syntax for this to work. Do you not … --- ## [Recommendations on population form vs table/tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommendations-on-population-form-vs-table-tables/60319)
**Author:** [@andrews](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/recommendations-on-population-form-vs-table-tables/60319 "2022-06-07T15:37:56Z")
Hello, So currently we have a shift report form I am trying automate in Ignition. Currently users fill out an excel form which gets emailed out. I know I can create a form with some tags and do a transaction group into… --- ## [\[IGN-6118\] Feedback on 8.1.17 Tag Edit Window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6118-feedback-on-8-1-17-tag-edit-window/59986)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6118-feedback-on-8-1-17-tag-edit-window/59986 "2022-06-07T15:18:18Z")
Am I the only one who really dislikes this new tag editing window format that appeared in 8.1.17? One of the biggest issues I have with it is that I am unable to view or edit the tags parameters from this window. It ca… --- ## [Flex background transparent, but also darker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-background-transparent-but-also-darker/60449)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/flex-background-transparent-but-also-darker/60449 "2022-06-07T14:55:45Z")
I want the background of my flex container to show the background image behind it, but I want the transparency to be not so clear. Do I set a color background and then adjust the opacity? or what is best? --- ## [Passing parameters from embedded view to popup. Still](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-from-embedded-view-to-popup-still/60441)
**Author:** [@Cameronin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cameronin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/passing-parameters-from-embedded-view-to-popup-still/60441 "2022-06-07T14:34:59Z")
Morning! I’ve been trawling around for solutions to this, but it’s not working and I don’t know why. I’ve read through the ‘how to pass parameters to popups’ here:Pass Parameter between pages and this thread: Is it po… --- ## [Power Table Background Transparency](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-background-transparency/48784)
**Author:** [@OscarJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-background-transparency/48784 "2022-06-07T14:32:57Z")
How can I change the background of my power table? In version 7.9 this code worked but in 8.1.5 it did not --- ## [Finding out Projects with Vision and Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-out-projects-with-vision-and-perspective/60391)
**Author:** [@John\_S1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/John_S1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-out-projects-with-vision-and-perspective/60391 "2022-06-07T14:11:28Z")
Hi guys, I have a doubt in which I have a 3 projects in my gateway, one is vision only, one is perspective only one is having both vision and perspective. so now I know since there is only 3 projects in there with this c… --- ## [Is Alarms & Conditions implemented in OPCUA Stack?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-alarms-conditions-implemented-in-opcua-stack/17278)
**Author:** [@Amarth](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Amarth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-alarms-conditions-implemented-in-opcua-stack/17278 "2022-06-07T12:34:59Z")
Hello all, I would like to know if the Alarms and Conditions functionnality (Part 9) of the OPC-UA Specification is implemented in the Ignition OPC UA server stack ? --- ## [Background image with flex containers on it](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-image-with-flex-containers-on-it/60446)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-image-with-flex-containers-on-it/60446 "2022-06-07T13:25:50Z")
Nevermind, I got it. backgroundImage:url('/system/images/myimage.jpg') The style reference page shows using a URL for the background. I am not sure how to set the background image correctly. https://docs.inductiveauto… --- ## [PropertyReference failed to read value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/propertyreference-failed-to-read-value/60440)
**Author:** [@IA\_old\_forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IA_old_forum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/propertyreference-failed-to-read-value/60440 "2022-06-07T13:26:22Z")
Hello! I have some issues with historical tag readings. We work with 3 shifts daily. From 06:00 to 14:00, from 14:00 to 22:00 and from 22:00 to 06:00; I have to make a perspective page to show the faults count and as a … --- ## [Themes and redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/themes-and-redundancy/60428)
**Author:** [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/themes-and-redundancy/60428 "2022-06-07T12:40:05Z")
I am playing around with themes and redundancy. I have two gateways setup master/backup. I also have theme I added named global. If I add some variables… :root { /\* Global Colors \*/ --motor-stopped: #FF0000; … --- ## [\[BUG-6120\]Views is editing with another user](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6120-views-is-editing-with-another-user/60442)
**Author:** [@etlikmilos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/etlikmilos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6120-views-is-editing-with-another-user/60442 "2022-06-07T12:09:36Z")
Hi So today I launched my designer, only one copy. But when my PC has lost the connection to the server and after reconnecting I have this problem with editing another user. As you can see in the picture. Has it ever ha… --- ## [Perspective icon question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-icon-question/60439)
**Author:** [@Aiasa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aiasa21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-icon-question/60439 "2022-06-07T09:24:46Z")
Good morning guys, I’m very new about perspective and I’m playing with icons. I’m sure I wrong something, but I don’t understand why some icons of google material symbols work and other don’t. For example if I set as p… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Perspective: Dropdown Menu make item selection area taller?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-perspective-dropdown-menu-make-item-selection-area-taller/37992)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-perspective-dropdown-menu-make-item-selection-area-taller/37992 "2022-06-07T06:09:20Z")
v8.0.15 Can I make the dropdown menu display more items in view (i.e. make the selection panel taller)? I have lots of height to utilise, and the dropdown menu has a few items in it. Also, can I suggest to have an opti… --- ## [Let's see some Gateway Script examples](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lets-see-some-gateway-script-examples/60427)
**Author:** [@jay.settle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jay.settle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lets-see-some-gateway-script-examples/60427 "2022-06-06T23:19:42Z")
Wondering if there’s a repo of Gateway Script examples out there. I like to see how creative people can get with this platform and I learn what can be done, often things I haven’t thought of yet. --- ## [Tag Event Value Changed Project Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-event-value-changed-project-script/60426)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-event-value-changed-project-script/60426 "2022-06-06T22:04:21Z")
I have a project script (tagHistory.logTagChange()) that I’m attempting to call from within a tag value changed event script. When I do so, I get the error: Error executing tag event script: Traceback (most recent call … --- ## [Ignition Logging, Reporting, and Trending Options](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-logging-reporting-and-trending-options/59811)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-logging-reporting-and-trending-options/59811 "2022-06-06T18:49:38Z")
Looking at reporting options. With FTV SE we usually create external reports using SSMS with the SQL Express DB that we log tags to for trending. Is any reporting available at all through Ignition without the Reporti… --- ## [Color Power Table configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-power-table-configuration/59919)
**Author:** [@JHON\_FLOREZ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JHON_FLOREZ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/color-power-table-configuration/59919 "2022-06-06T20:23:09Z")
saludos! necesito su ayuda estoy tratando de dar color a las filas de mi tabla con las siguientes condiciones:1-rojo, si la fecha es anterior a la actual o ya caduco, 2-amarillo, si la fecha actual esta a punto de caduca… --- ## [UserName Case sensitivity while authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/username-case-sensitivity-while-authentication/60388)
**Author:** [@user66](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/username-case-sensitivity-while-authentication/60388 "2022-06-06T19:33:17Z")
Hi all, Can we make the UserName of an user case insensitive while authentication? --- ## [2 State Toggle button to OPC tag Control taking several SECONDS to update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-state-toggle-button-to-opc-tag-control-taking-several-seconds-to-update/60296)
**Author:** [@jeff.ryan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff.ryan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-state-toggle-button-to-opc-tag-control-taking-several-seconds-to-update/60296 "2022-06-06T18:26:32Z")
I am onsite starting up our first production installation, 8.1.12, Vision windows for several HMI screens. I have a 2 state toggle button on one view, navigating to different views with a tab strip, and after navigating… --- ## [Perspective XY Gantt Chart - color coding and one row chart needed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-gantt-chart-color-coding-and-one-row-chart-needed/60398)
**Author:** [@mk\_gd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mk_gd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-gantt-chart-color-coding-and-one-row-chart-needed/60398 "2022-06-06T18:24:04Z")
XY Chart Example - Gantt Chart - Ignition User Manual 8.1 - Ignition Documentation (inductiveautomation.com) I followed this example making a gantt chart but my datasources is a dataset and I need my chart to look like … --- ## [\[Solved\] Issue with ignition, conection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-issue-with-ignition-conection/60414)
**Author:** [@Esmeralda\_Lopez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esmeralda_Lopez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-issue-with-ignition-conection/60414 "2022-06-06T18:00:10Z")
Hello everyone, I am having an issue with ignition , because I got an 503 error and is disconnected so many times and know says this : java.lang.Exception: Error running query: com.inductiveautomation.factorypmi.applic… --- ## [\[BUG-6175\]Pasting a specific text into a report designer text box locks up the report designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6175-pasting-a-specific-text-into-a-report-designer-text-box-locks-up-the-report-designer/60405)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-6175-pasting-a-specific-text-into-a-report-designer-text-box-locks-up-the-report-designer/60405 "2022-06-06T16:44:36Z")
If I pull the following text from a database table (or just copy and paste the text) into a text component on a report designer design window it locks up the whole thing: CURED WITH: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate… --- ## [SSO on perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sso-on-perspective/60286)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Iversen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert_Iversen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sso-on-perspective/60286 "2022-06-06T16:02:23Z")
Hi. How can we get SSO on Perspective to work? Is it possible with SAML? or how did you guys solved the “problem” Thx Robert --- ## [Tab button to indent on TextArea component?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-button-to-indent-on-textarea-component/60385)
**Author:** [@csilk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/csilk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tab-button-to-indent-on-textarea-component/60385 "2022-06-06T15:37:44Z")
I am wondering if there is a way to allow for user to hit the tab button, on their keyboard, and have a text area indent like it would on a word document? Thank you in advance --- ## [Clear Text Field in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-text-field-in-perspective/46299)
**Author:** [@Anita.Shinde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Anita.Shinde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clear-text-field-in-perspective/46299 "2022-06-06T14:51:28Z")
Hi, I want to clear Text field on enter key press. On key down event If keycode is 13 then I am clearing text field.(like self.props.text=" ") But It is not working. I am using textfield for barcode scan step. If there… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=830) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=832)