# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=86 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 87 --- ## [Modbus device not communicating](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-device-not-communicating/113281)
**Author:** [@tsalisbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tsalisbury)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-device-not-communicating/113281 "2026-01-14T17:16:19Z")
I have a banner DXM700 that was communicating just fine for the last few years. Recently all the numbers coming from it on tags are now red. I was using addressing, but tested by switching to HRI1001 instead of the add… --- ## [Generic TCP Driver - No Writeback](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generic-tcp-driver-no-writeback/113291)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/generic-tcp-driver-no-writeback/113291 "2026-01-14T16:37:23Z")
Hello There, Looking to work with TCP Driver module by @chi - can’t see writeback capabilities as mentioned in the documentation, not sure if I am missing something. Version : 8.1.50 Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [MQTT Certificate Generation for new install](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-certificate-generation-for-new-install/113267)
**Author:** [@Matrix\_Engineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matrix_Engineering)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-certificate-generation-for-new-install/113267 "2026-01-14T15:10:50Z")
Hi, to extend my knowledge, I would like to bridge my server racks at my workshop and office. I have some experience with MQTT; for my 105-site customer, the CTO issues me with site certs for the MQTT instances. We use … --- ## [OPC-UA Certificate Trust Error While Connecting Machine to Ignition Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-certificate-trust-error-while-connecting-machine-to-ignition-server/113278)
**Author:** [@amapatil](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amapatil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-certificate-trust-error-while-connecting-machine-to-ignition-server/113278 "2026-01-14T14:58:28Z")
Hi @Kevin.Herron I am trying to connect an machine to the Ignition Server using an OPC-UA card, but I am encountering the following error on the server side: sun.security.provider.certpath.SunCertPathBuilderException: … --- ## [Power Table Not Updating Edited Cells](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-not-updating-edited-cells/113256)
**Author:** [@sraal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sraal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-not-updating-edited-cells/113256 "2026-01-14T14:51:56Z")
Hey folks, I have been bashing my head against this code for a week now. We are trying to make two different columns editable by users in a Power Table. For simplicity I am just trying to get one to work right now. I… --- ## [Easy Chart - show line at Y-axis max/min when tag value exceeds range](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-show-line-at-y-axis-max-min-when-tag-value-exceeds-range/113282)
**Author:** [@namrathae02](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/namrathae02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-show-line-at-y-axis-max-min-when-tag-value-exceeds-range/113282 "2026-01-14T13:45:51Z")
Hello all, I have an Easy Chart with a fixed Y-axis range that is configured dynamically. Currently, if the value of a tag goes above the Y-axis max or below the Y-axis min, the Easy Chart does not display the line for… --- ## [Ignition 8.1 Perspective – Agitator rotation direction in Vessel symbol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-perspective-agitator-rotation-direction-in-vessel-symbol/113257)
**Author:** [@HAKEEM\_DAYARAJU](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/HAKEEM_DAYARAJU)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-1-perspective-agitator-rotation-direction-in-vessel-symbol/113257 "2026-01-14T11:58:36Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using Ignition 8.1 Perspective and working with the Vessel symbol that includes an agitator. I’m able to: Animate the agitator rotation Control the rotation speed dynamically using tag bindings … --- ## [OPC Sticky Failover Indication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-sticky-failover-indication/113277)
**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-sticky-failover-indication/113277 "2026-01-14T11:40:10Z")
Hi, We are using the OPC Failover Settings for one of our systems. I understand that it is a sticky failover but is there any way of reading what server the connection is currently on or an indication that it is failed … --- ## [Alarm notification spoke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-spoke/113276)
**Author:** [@user67](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-spoke/113276 "2026-01-14T09:16:45Z")
Hello, My client is going to implement a scale-out architecture consisting of a redundant frontend server and a pair of redundant backend servers. Connections to the PLCs will be distributed between the two pairs of bac… --- ## [Terminate Dormant Sessions Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/terminate-dormant-sessions-scripting/40819)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/terminate-dormant-sessions-scripting/40819 "2026-01-14T07:42:34Z")
Is there any way to kill a dormant session through scripting? I have a client message handler on our project called terminate. When you have the client sessionID you can call the message handler using that ID and it wi… --- ## [Report viewer refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-refresh/113194)
**Author:** [@dominic.iannozzi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dominic.iannozzi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-refresh/113194 "2026-01-14T07:19:07Z")
Hello erveryone, I have a report with two custom properties. The user selects one or more rows from a table and clicks a button to print the relative labels. The problem is that a multiple selection does not update th… --- ## [Grabbing date from Gateway instead of Design PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grabbing-date-from-gateway-instead-of-design-pc/113229)
**Author:** [@cstrydonk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cstrydonk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grabbing-date-from-gateway-instead-of-design-pc/113229 "2026-01-13T22:47:02Z")
Just having some trouble capturing a date. I’m trying to get a label to read a start time when a PLC tag turns true. I’ve got it working, but because it’s pulling time from the designer it matches my computer date whenev… --- ## [Siemens enhanced driver with Tia portal V20 Firmware 4.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-enhanced-driver-with-tia-portal-v20-firmware-4-0/113146)
**Author:** [@Arnaud\_Declerck](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Arnaud_Declerck)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-enhanced-driver-with-tia-portal-v20-firmware-4-0/113146 "2026-01-13T21:22:58Z")
Hi, Does someone got the Siemens driver working with a PLC on firmware V4 and Tia V20? Before upgrading firmware from V3 to V4 and from Tia V18 to V20 was the communication working. How i get in the log that a passwor… --- ## [To connect the device and creating tags , Can I create it through API](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/to-connect-the-device-and-creating-tags-can-i-create-it-through-api/113125)
**Author:** [@strawhatzoro67](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/strawhatzoro67)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/to-connect-the-device-and-creating-tags-can-i-create-it-through-api/113125 "2026-01-13T20:50:28Z")
Can I connect Device and create tags through Ignition API. If possible, how can I achieve this. --- ## [Printing a Tag Value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-a-tag-value/113244)
**Author:** [@asmith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/asmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/printing-a-tag-value/113244 "2026-01-13T20:29:19Z")
If someone could help point me in a direction, it would be much appreciated. What I am running into is when print '\\02Telegram Type=Job\\nJob ID=1\\nRecipe Name=Standard Recipe\\nProduct Serial Number=0815sub\\03' I get t… --- ## [SmartMaps In Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smartmaps-in-scripting/113262)
**Author:** [@Xander\_Dawson-Fink](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Xander_Dawson-Fink)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/smartmaps-in-scripting/113262 "2026-01-13T20:15:56Z")
So, I saw a reply (@pturmel’s reply, specifically) to a post that shows a SmartMap implementation. I’m not super familiar with Jython particularities. Do normal Jython dictionaries have some weird implementation that is … --- ## [Unable to import tags csv file in ignition 8.1.38](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-import-tags-csv-file-in-ignition-8-1-38/87327)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Awais](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Muhammad_Awais)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-import-tags-csv-file-in-ignition-8-1-38/87327 "2026-01-13T19:57:46Z")
Hi I have tried importing csv files having tag info but ignition keep showing below error Tag errors occurred during tag import Error\_Exception("Error importing tags: Unknown CSV Format") tried uploading the core test… --- ## [Git functions (Designer Save) from Ignition Docker container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/git-functions-designer-save-from-ignition-docker-container/57006)
**Author:** [@gino.miucci](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gino.miucci)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/git-functions-designer-save-from-ignition-docker-container/57006 "2026-01-13T19:56:38Z")
I’m trying to use Git to manage code and have a Dev environment set up using a Docker container (using either the official Ignition image or the kcollins image). Following the best practice guide, I’m trying to do an au… --- ## [Gateway Timer Event Script Last Execution Exceeds Rate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timer-event-script-last-execution-exceeds-rate/113266)
**Author:** [@MikeAllgood](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MikeAllgood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timer-event-script-last-execution-exceeds-rate/113266 "2026-01-13T19:28:05Z")
We have a number of Gateway Timer Event Scripts that run on our Gateway, across several projects. It was noticed that the Last Execution value exceeds the Rate (or Delay) for the Event. For example, a number of Timer Eve… --- ## [Loss of Accuracy when Parsing Strings with Milliseconds to DateTimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loss-of-accuracy-when-parsing-strings-with-milliseconds-to-datetimes/113251)
**Author:** [@francisco.salinas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/francisco.salinas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/loss-of-accuracy-when-parsing-strings-with-milliseconds-to-datetimes/113251 "2026-01-13T18:21:07Z")
Hi everyone, I have a strange situation where I convert a string i.e. "2025-09-02T13:05:07.832" to a java.util.date object and the resulting datetime is off + or - by a few minutes. When I remove the milliseconds from … --- ## [Add Infobox PowerChart units](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-infobox-powerchart-units/113239)
**Author:** [@tzahibh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tzahibh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-infobox-powerchart-units/113239 "2026-01-13T17:53:03Z")
Hi, I have PowerChart object with infobox mouse hover. How can I add units for values? Thanks --- ## [Select 'Create \[uservalue\]' in perspective dropdown with tab or enter keystroke, or select none](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-create-uservalue-in-perspective-dropdown-with-tab-or-enter-keystroke-or-select-none/95493)
**Author:** [@Phillip\_Jackson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phillip_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-create-uservalue-in-perspective-dropdown-with-tab-or-enter-keystroke-or-select-none/95493 "2026-01-13T17:34:40Z")
I have a perspective dropdown bound to a named query to populate a list recent 'batches'. I have allowCustomOptions enabled to permit the user to select an earlier batch. Per @cmallonee comment in the linked post. You… --- ## [OPC DA Server Connected But Tag Values Uncertain Initial Value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-server-connected-but-tag-values-uncertain-initial-value/113215)
**Author:** [@michael.reid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.reid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-da-server-connected-but-tag-values-uncertain-initial-value/113215 "2026-01-13T16:43:13Z")
Hi I’m trying to connect to an old OPC DCOM server that is gateway that connects to some old PLC equipment. The issue I have is that after setting up the OPC connection the status is “connected” and i can browse all th… --- ## [Help viewing tag diagnostics for tags through Siemens enhanced driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-viewing-tag-diagnostics-for-tags-through-siemens-enhanced-driver/112083)
**Author:** [@ian2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ian2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-viewing-tag-diagnostics-for-tags-through-siemens-enhanced-driver/112083 "2026-01-13T16:37:20Z")
Hi all, I’m using the Siemens Enhanced driver to test S7 communication of tags to an S7-1500 PLC. I created 33,000 test tags to start and am trying to monitor their performance via something like the following chart (tak… --- ## [Pre-loading configuration FileAlreadyExistsException in ignition 8.3.2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pre-loading-configuration-filealreadyexistsexception-in-ignition-8-3-2/113241)
**Author:** [@filip.persson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/filip.persson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pre-loading-configuration-filealreadyexistsexception-in-ignition-8-3-2/113241 "2026-01-13T16:35:32Z")
The problem I’ve encountered is preloading configurations. This error can be replicated by creating an image and copy the pre defined config files into the file destination, by doing: COPY --chown=2003:2003 adfs/config… --- ## [Perspective Table sort column of nested views](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-sort-column-of-nested-views/113185)
**Author:** [@deighvihd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deighvihd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-sort-column-of-nested-views/113185 "2026-01-13T15:51:57Z")
Is there any way to make a perspective table column that uses nested views sortable? Maybe via an output parameter on the nested view? This table displays real-time data, but the “data” key in table props is static. --- ## [Working with timestamps in ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-timestamps-in-ignition/113240)
**Author:** [@mcl](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/working-with-timestamps-in-ignition/113240 "2026-01-13T13:50:43Z")
I have a little headache to understand timestamps in ignition and how to get around it to not translate timestamps into sessions timezone. I have some data that is logged in UTC and I would like to control which timezon… --- ## [Issue Accessing Project Library Functions in Tag “Value Changed” Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-accessing-project-library-functions-in-tag-value-changed-script/113243)
**Author:** [@TechEnlive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TechEnlive)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/issue-accessing-project-library-functions-in-tag-value-changed-script/113243 "2026-01-13T13:37:35Z")
Hi team, I’m trying to access some project library functions from a Tag Value Changed script. While writing the code in the editor, it shows the list of all functions from that library, but when the tag value actually c… --- ## [Transport Image from Client to Gateway with message handler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transport-image-from-client-to-gateway-with-message-handler/113227)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Waller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luke_Waller)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transport-image-from-client-to-gateway-with-message-handler/113227 "2026-01-13T10:51:26Z")
Hello All, “I THINK” I am close to have this working but hung up “File” not defined. Thanks in advance! Client side script: import base64 import java.io.File import java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream from javax.imageio imp… --- ## [Table configurations in Report Page using reporting Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-configurations-in-report-page-using-reporting-module/113237)
**Author:** [@Sudhanthiralakshmi\_M](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sudhanthiralakshmi_M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-configurations-in-report-page-using-reporting-module/113237 "2026-01-13T08:44:59Z")
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