# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=87 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 88 --- ## [Not able to connect to Ignition OPC server from another application](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-connect-to-ignition-opc-server-from-another-application/113212)
**Author:** [@Nageshwar\_Nagula](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nageshwar_Nagula)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/not-able-to-connect-to-ignition-opc-server-from-another-application/113212 "2026-01-13T05:15:31Z")
I am trying to connect ignition opc server in 3rd party application, it is giving internal server error and getting time out. OPC\_UA\_ENDPOINT = "opc.tcp://:62541" async def get\_client(): client = Client(url=OPC\_UA\_ENDP… --- ## [Scrollable Popup Menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrollable-popup-menu/78793)
**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scrollable-popup-menu/78793 "2026-01-13T00:36:20Z")
Hi folks, I'm working with the Inductive created Ad Hoc trend from the exchange. Looking at the "Load" feature for loading saved charts, we see the following: 'Load' Button Scriptdatabase = "" hasChar… --- ## [How to perform name change for dozens of tags at the same time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-perform-name-change-for-dozens-of-tags-at-the-same-time/113230)
**Author:** [@mrozsebastian93](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mrozsebastian93)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-perform-name-change-for-dozens-of-tags-at-the-same-time/113230 "2026-01-13T00:23:01Z")
I am newbie in Ignition world but trying to perform Excel similar action for mass Tag name update. As a example I have 20 folders where tags are named like “r\_AV” but I’d like to change them to “r\_Temp1\_AV”, “r\_Hum1\_AV” … --- ## [How to Pass Tag Path from UDT Drop Config to Popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-pass-tag-path-from-udt-drop-config-to-popup/113219)
**Author:** [@Jbrownen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jbrownen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-pass-tag-path-from-udt-drop-config-to-popup/113219 "2026-01-13T00:15:29Z")
Hello! I am trying to set up a drop config Valve UDT that dynamically pass tag path from Dropconfig into a popup window that will let the user be able to change setpoints/open close the valve etc. My drop config works fi… --- ## [Unable to create new user in default user source in docker'd 8.3 image (trial, standard)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-create-new-user-in-default-user-source-in-dockerd-8-3-image-trial-standard/113226)
**Author:** [@skainuma](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/skainuma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-create-new-user-in-default-user-source-in-dockerd-8-3-image-trial-standard/113226 "2026-01-12T22:24:46Z")
Hello, I’ve configured a new container in Docker Desktop to evaluate Ignition v8.3.2 setup as the standard gateway but I’m not able to add a second user to the “default” user source. I don’t see this issue when using Ig… --- ## [queryTagHistory with Good\_Backfill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytaghistory-with-good-backfill/113220)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytaghistory-with-good-backfill/113220 "2026-01-12T20:13:35Z")
Testing on Ignition 8.1.50… We’ve got a standard tag provider setup with “Allow Back-fill Data” enabled, and have tags which often get backfill data (i.e. with a timestamp before the current/recent value). The backlog v… --- ## [Script Averaging Calculation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-averaging-calculation/113217)
**Author:** [@Bigtalljv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bigtalljv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-averaging-calculation/113217 "2026-01-12T20:10:41Z")
hi, I am trying to use some scripting, but I don’t actually know Python, I am more of a scriptkiddie, I can copy scripts I find and modify it enough to usually get where I need to. I am trying to get an average of flow… --- ## [\[IGN-14447\]Export Excel from Power table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14447-export-excel-from-power-table/113222)
**Author:** [@Alfredo\_Egmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alfredo_Egmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-14447-export-excel-from-power-table/113222 "2026-01-12T20:09:47Z")
Before migrate to version 8.3 I was exporting the power table data with no issues After migration it doesn’t work I am using this code Now I get this error Traceback (most recent call last): File "event:actionPe… --- ## [Allen Bradley Tag Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-tag-issue/113214)
**Author:** [@hhbauss](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hhbauss)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/allen-bradley-tag-issue/113214 "2026-01-12T19:33:31Z")
I am stumped currently as to why I can read a tag from a Micrologic PLC in the Quick Connect browser in the Gateway successfully but not be able to get a value when I create a tag using the exact same path in the designe… --- ## [\[IGN-6111\] Delete records via transaction group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6111-delete-records-via-transaction-group/59397)
**Author:** [@andreas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andreas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-6111-delete-records-via-transaction-group/59397 "2026-01-12T18:47:34Z")
Hi, While experimenting with the “Delete records older than:” option in a transaction group, I noticed that all current rows were deleted (even if multiple rows were not older than the option) in the database table if I… --- ## [\[Feature Request\] WebP Image Support in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-request-webp-image-support-in-perspective/73118)
**Author:** [@MattR](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MattR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-request-webp-image-support-in-perspective/73118 "2026-01-12T17:33:57Z")
I haven't noticed this request by anyone else, so I thought I would post it here. My question: Is there any movement within Ignition to include WebP support? I ask, as it is an excellent place to start when reducing lo… --- ## [Updating 8.1.1 to 8.1.44](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-8-1-1-to-8-1-44/113216)
**Author:** [@mcolson1590](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcolson1590)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-8-1-1-to-8-1-44/113216 "2026-01-12T17:29:28Z")
I’ve tried installing a gateway from all the way back at 8.1.1 to both 8.1.44. I get stuck on the screen Ignition Gateway is UNKNOWN. If i eventually stop it, I can’t get the service to run again and need to do a reinst… --- ## [Dynamic "Device connection" inside a UDT "OPC Item Path"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-device-connection-inside-a-udt-opc-item-path/113209)
**Author:** [@mirko.cerin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mirko.cerin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-device-connection-inside-a-udt-opc-item-path/113209 "2026-01-12T15:29:08Z")
Hello everyone, I’m making my first project in Ignition and the first thing I’m doing is preparing all the different UDT of the different objects I use inside my Siemens 1500 PLC (like valves, motor, analog signal etc…)… --- ## [Badge log In and switching Users](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/badge-log-in-and-switching-users/113191)
**Author:** [@ezdon.loritz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ezdon.loritz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/badge-log-in-and-switching-users/113191 "2026-01-12T15:23:25Z")
We are using Vision for an HMI, it is a touch screen without keyboard in a wash down environment. We have a fluid processing room that run’s mostly unmanned. An operator checks in periodically and changes set points as … --- ## [How to create a float dropdown list in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-a-float-dropdown-list-in-perspective/113208)
**Author:** [@Lion\_Sun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lion_Sun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-create-a-float-dropdown-list-in-perspective/113208 "2026-01-12T14:00:20Z")
I want to use perspective to make below effect: When the mouse is hover on a label (or button) component, it will display a dropdown list for this label (or button), when the mouse leaves this label(or button), the dr… --- ## [Pen Control question for Ignition Perspective Power Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pen-control-question-for-ignition-perspective-power-chart/108849)
**Author:** [@rahman.tarek](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rahman.tarek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pen-control-question-for-ignition-perspective-power-chart/108849 "2026-01-12T09:01:52Z")
Hello! By default the power chart comes with a detailed pen control table which we can collapse by hitting the button. Is it possible to have the pen control table collapsed by default? Is there something in the prope… --- ## [MQTT Engine / SparkplugB Namepsaces](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-sparkplugb-namepsaces/113195)
**Author:** [@timothy.livingston](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/timothy.livingston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-sparkplugb-namepsaces/113195 "2026-01-12T05:27:43Z")
I am working in a test environment, Ignition Maker 8.3.2, Cirrus MQTT Engine, EMQX MQTT broker. My data is not refreshing, and I am seeing the following in the logs: Indeed the MQTT Engine is publishing to both the … --- ## [Unable to modify tags in one remote tag provider, Others working fine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-modify-tags-in-one-remote-tag-provider-others-working-fine/113164)
**Author:** [@SWoollett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SWoollett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-modify-tags-in-one-remote-tag-provider-others-working-fine/113164 "2026-01-12T01:05:02Z")
Hello, We have a hub and spoke architecture, one frontend gateway paired with several backend gateways which handle all the tags and coms to various plant areas. I have recently configured a new backend gateway which i… --- ## [Sync data from Ignition Edge 8.3.1 to Ignition 8.1.51](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sync-data-from-ignition-edge-8-3-1-to-ignition-8-1-51/113174)
**Author:** [@Hans\_Olav\_Ronning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Hans_Olav_Ronning)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sync-data-from-ignition-edge-8-3-1-to-ignition-8-1-51/113174 "2026-01-11T17:43:52Z")
Hi all Are there any known issues with History Sync and Remote Alarm Journal in a setup with Ignition Edge 8.3.1 to a gateway with 8.1.51 or is it simply me being unable to make it work? I hope its all about me … --- ## [Query Tag - FixedRate or Event Driven](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-tag-fixedrate-or-event-driven/113200)
**Author:** [@Batuhan\_Parlakay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Batuhan_Parlakay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-tag-fixedrate-or-event-driven/113200 "2026-01-11T17:00:31Z")
Hi, I am writing energy consumption values to SQL tables using SQL Bridge, and I calculate the hourly consumption in SQL. In Ignition Perspective, I then use Query Tags in an event-driven mode, where the tags are updat… --- ## [Automatic Inactivity Detection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatic-inactivity-detection/113196)
**Author:** [@Farhan\_Basheer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Farhan_Basheer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automatic-inactivity-detection/113196 "2026-01-11T04:35:27Z")
I am looking into some options to logout user when there’s no activity for a certain period. I have found a built in way in Ignition Perspective 8.1.38 Perspective Inactivity Properties For testing I have set Inactivity… --- ## [Write an expression using a script on alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-an-expression-using-a-script-on-alarm/113171)
**Author:** [@scadafan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scadafan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/write-an-expression-using-a-script-on-alarm/113171 "2026-01-11T00:23:21Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to be able to create a script that changes the alarm expression, I managed to get it this far but it only accepts integers or floats if I do an expression it doesnt work: def rebuild\_alarm\_wit… --- ## [Vision Paired with AI Machine Learning](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-paired-with-ai-machine-learning/113183)
**Author:** [@warren](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/warren)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-paired-with-ai-machine-learning/113183 "2026-01-10T22:38:39Z")
I have a project running on a batch type machine. This machine iterates 4-5 runs a day, everyday. I’m looking to expand on my current project by integrating some form of machine learning. I’m looking for an ideal solutio… --- ## [ThinManager AppLink Path - Client Auto Launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thinmanager-applink-path-client-auto-launch/35047)
**Author:** [@DSI600](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DSI600)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/thinmanager-applink-path-client-auto-launch/35047 "2026-01-10T17:33:42Z")
We are using ThinManager and can’t get the correct AppLink path for individual clients to auto startup the client. I have Vision Client Launcher installed on the RDS server that has ThinManger. Each client will also ope… --- ## [Delta DVP-12SE Modbus RTU connection issue with Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delta-dvp-12se-modbus-rtu-connection-issue-with-ignition/113193)
**Author:** [@abhishek.rai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abhishek.rai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delta-dvp-12se-modbus-rtu-connection-issue-with-ignition/113193 "2026-01-10T15:38:03Z")
Hello,I am trying to connect my Delta DVP-12SE11T PLC using RS485 with Ignition in the gateway. I have created the device connection with following properties: Serial Port : COM4 Bit Rate : 9600 Data Bits : 7 Pari… --- ## [Finding Tag Instance that is Writing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-tag-instance-that-is-writing/113057)
**Author:** [@TimWilborne](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/TimWilborne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/finding-tag-instance-that-is-writing/113057 "2026-01-10T14:56:54Z")
Hi Friends. I made myself an unplanned learning opportunity earlier this week and accidentally had a tag in Ignition overwriting a value in my PLC. I turned off write communications to verify that Ignition was the sour… --- ## [System.tag.configure() issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-configure-issues/113167)
**Author:** [@Porter\_Ellis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Porter_Ellis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-configure-issues/113167 "2026-01-09T22:12:51Z")
I am attempting to write a script that can programmatically change the parameters of a folder full of UDT instances. I am running into an issue where the system.tag.configure() call is failing silently. Can someone with … --- ## [Saving data to a database based off a trigger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-data-to-a-database-based-off-a-trigger/113190)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-data-to-a-database-based-off-a-trigger/113190 "2026-01-09T22:03:36Z")
I have a customer who setup many trigger tags as follows so they can save a list of tag values to a database. if initialChange == False: if currentValue.value != False: tagList = \["tag1", "tag2", "tag3"\] … --- ## [Easy Chart, changing tag path but will not save](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-changing-tag-path-but-will-not-save/113182)
**Author:** [@patrick.gigaroa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patrick.gigaroa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-changing-tag-path-but-will-not-save/113182 "2026-01-09T21:48:47Z")
Sorry, It’s been a couple of years since I used Ignition. I’m changing the tag path for a current pen. But if I try to close and commit and save changes, when I reopen it the tag path goes back to the original. --- ## [Keyence OPC UA structure comes in as document tag instead of folder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyence-opc-ua-structure-comes-in-as-document-tag-instead-of-folder/113187)
**Author:** [@alke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/keyence-opc-ua-structure-comes-in-as-document-tag-instead-of-folder/113187 "2026-01-09T20:58:52Z")
Hi All, I’m pretty new to ignition so I’ve been working on converting some of our smaller existing factorytalk SE HMIs as a way to familiarize myself with it. I completed the first one that talks with an AB PLC, and am … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=86) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=88)