# Ignition

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## [Run script in another script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-script-in-another-script/57008)

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**Author:** [@stefano.sforna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stefano.sforna)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-script-in-another-script/57008 "2022-03-09T10:44:24Z")

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Hello, How It is possible run a Project library script in another script ??? Thank you

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## [Path Tool drag and drop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/path-tool-drag-and-drop/44235)

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**Author:** [@tupanaster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tupanaster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/path-tool-drag-and-drop/44235 "2022-03-09T08:22:15Z")

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Hello everyone, Using Ignition’s Vision module on my computer I was able to use the Path Tool to drag and drop vertices with very good precision. Now that I am using the computer from the office I can see it behaves dif…

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## [Gradient Color Style Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gradient-color-style-perspective/56981)

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**Author:** [@ftuquabo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ftuquabo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gradient-color-style-perspective/56981 "2022-03-09T08:01:21Z")

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Is it possible to utilize gradient colors like shown in the image above and apply them to styles in Ignition Perspective?

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## [Perspective Sessions and Metrics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-sessions-and-metrics/56993)

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**Author:** [@wdougmiller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wdougmiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-sessions-and-metrics/56993 "2022-03-09T02:14:19Z")

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Is there a way to track the number of user perspective sessions? Looking to trend the current, min and max number of users that sign in. also of interest is breaking that down by type of device; i.e. iOS, Android, PC.

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## [Table Embedded View Naming Inconsistencies](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-embedded-view-naming-inconsistencies/56990)

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**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-embedded-view-naming-inconsistencies/56990 "2022-03-09T01:41:09Z")

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I just wanted to make this call, as I am not sure its considered a bug, or just weirdly designed naming. However it is very confusing that based on how you are using an embedded view in a table, it can change the names …

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## [Gateway Scripting Project Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripting-project-question/56317)

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**Author:** [@batkinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/batkinson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripting-project-question/56317 "2022-03-09T00:16:39Z")

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If I already have a “Library” project that I use to hold windows and project resources that I inherited into other projects, can I also set that project to be my Gateway Scripting Project? I know inheritable projects ar…

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## [Using IA's REST API to get latest version](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ias-rest-api-to-get-latest-version/56988)

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**Author:** [@coatl-dev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/coatl-dev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ias-rest-api-to-get-latest-version/56988 "2022-03-08T23:34:01Z")

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I have tried to find any information on IA’s REST API and have only found two links that have been shared here at the forum: https://api.inductiveautomation.com/ https://api.inductiveautomation.com/v2/ignition/projects …

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## [\[BUG-5687\] 8.1.12 Vision Alarm Status Table Marquee scroll doesn't wait at last alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5687-8-1-12-vision-alarm-status-table-marquee-scroll-doesnt-wait-at-last-alarm/56679)

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**Author:** [@cdunn.home](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cdunn.home)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5687-8-1-12-vision-alarm-status-table-marquee-scroll-doesnt-wait-at-last-alarm/56679 "2022-03-08T22:42:02Z")

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I am using a pop-up window as an alarm banner that opens when a new alarm in the area is triggered. The height of the window will show almost two full alarm lines. I have enabled marquee scrolling. If there is one alarm…

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## [Client freezes when Launched!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-freezes-when-launched/50267)

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**Author:** [@pkhoshroo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pkhoshroo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-freezes-when-launched/50267 "2022-03-08T21:03:26Z")

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Hello everyone, It has been a while that I am working on a project and I am working on it every day. Today I suddenly realized that when I launch my project I cannot do anything! The client freezes and hangs when I laun…

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## [No Parent Attribute Available](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-parent-attribute-available/56914)

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**Author:** [@Jose\_Diaz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jose_Diaz)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-parent-attribute-available/56914 "2022-03-08T20:43:40Z")

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Hey guys!! I was wondering if anyone can break down on what this error means and how I can fix it? I would appreciate any help that may come. In the script (shown above) it looks like this that Line 39 is referrin…

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## [Error trying to coerce value with system.dataset.setValue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-trying-to-coerce-value-with-system-dataset-setvalue/56868)

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**Author:** [@EMarsupial](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/EMarsupial)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-trying-to-coerce-value-with-system-dataset-setvalue/56868 "2022-03-08T20:43:36Z")

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The script I am testing is taking an data from a table and replacing the integer 1 with ‘Enabled’ or 0 with ‘Disabled’. I get the following error: Traceback (most recent call last): File “event:actionPerformed”, line …

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## [Restrict view to one user at a time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restrict-view-to-one-user-at-a-time/56975)

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**Author:** [@joe.miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joe.miller)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restrict-view-to-one-user-at-a-time/56975 "2022-03-08T20:22:46Z")

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How would I restrict a view to one user at a time. We have a screen for technicians to record use of raw materials and if the batch does not have a lot number, a new lot number is generated. How do we restrict that spe…

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## [Send Email non-responsive UI thread detected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-email-non-responsive-ui-thread-detected/56978)

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**Author:** [@mandeep\_gill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mandeep_gill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-email-non-responsive-ui-thread-detected/56978 "2022-03-08T20:03:08Z")

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Hi Team, i come accross issue with Send email. I am currently have ignition vision 8.1.14 running on windows server 2019. I am trigging the button action from designer which send the email to me. Currently each time i …

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## [Icon Replacing Int value in Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/icon-replacing-int-value-in-table/33067)

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**Author:** [@twstevic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/twstevic)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/icon-replacing-int-value-in-table/33067 "2022-03-08T19:27:17Z")

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I have a Power Table that returns a set of Integers, Strings, and Datetime values. I would like to replace one of the values with an icon, based upon the value of an integer. The script runs because I also alternate the …

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## [\[BUG\_5647\] Tag Browser - Values flash from visible to blank for a few seconds when expanded](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5647-tag-browser-values-flash-from-visible-to-blank-for-a-few-seconds-when-expanded/56655)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5647-tag-browser-values-flash-from-visible-to-blank-for-a-few-seconds-when-expanded/56655 "2022-03-02T17:01:34Z")

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v8.1.5 When expanding a folder/UDT instance, tag values are shown briefly and then they all disappear for a few seconds before coming back again. This is particularly annoying for UDT parameters which I just want to qui…

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## [Binding error screen not functional](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-error-screen-not-functional/56838)

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**Author:** [@c.k](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/c.k)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-error-screen-not-functional/56838 "2022-03-08T18:59:00Z")

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Hi, Whenever i make an error in for example a expression binding. The error screen that pops up is unsable. It always drops behind the designer and the binding window. The only way to get it in the foreground is to rig…

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## [Getting 1MB of ASCII Cognex image with Java sockets and TCP ZeroWindow issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-1mb-of-ascii-cognex-image-with-java-sockets-and-tcp-zerowindow-issue/56966)

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**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-1mb-of-ascii-cognex-image-with-java-sockets-and-tcp-zerowindow-issue/56966 "2022-03-08T17:44:38Z")

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Looking for some advice in trying to get 1MB of ASCII using Java sockets and display with Paintable Canvas. Scenario: Cognex cameras support Native Mode communication which is a telnet-like interface where you can logi…

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## [DropDown Text Alignment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-text-alignment/56648)

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**Author:** [@OscarJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-text-alignment/56648 "2022-03-08T15:54:47Z")

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I am using version 8.1.5. I would like to know how to center the text of this component, I tried this but I don’t see any change.

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## [\[Bug-5683\] Perspective - Equipment Schedule pop-up descriptions is incorrect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5683-perspective-equipment-schedule-pop-up-descriptions-is-incorrect/56960)

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**Author:** [@Joe\_Kelly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joe_Kelly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5683-perspective-equipment-schedule-pop-up-descriptions-is-incorrect/56960 "2022-03-08T15:25:54Z")

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When you hover over the Equipment Schedule component in Perspective, it gives the description for the Coordinate Container incorrectly. Running Ignition version 8.1.14 (b2022012711) and Perspective version 2.1.14 (b2022…

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## [\[BUG-5661\]Named Queries - Disble Table Browser update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5661-named-queries-disble-table-browser-update/56702)

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**Author:** [@Stefano\_Consolaro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Stefano_Consolaro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-5661-named-queries-disble-table-browser-update/56702 "2022-03-08T14:57:06Z")

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Hi all, I’m doing some test with Named Queries and when I am in the “developing” stage switching from Authoring and Testing it is boring to wait every time that the Table Browser update the table list. There is a way t…

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## [Monitor running services in Windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/monitor-running-services-in-windows/56963)

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**Author:** [@mlwalter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlwalter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/monitor-running-services-in-windows/56963 "2022-03-08T14:40:07Z")

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Is there a way, through scripting or otherwise to monitor which services are running in Windows? I’m writing a Python script that will be run in each client as a service and I’d like to be able to determine whether the …

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## [Exporting data from easychart to excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exporting-data-from-easychart-to-excel/40360)

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**Author:** [@angonzales](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/angonzales)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exporting-data-from-easychart-to-excel/40360 "2022-03-08T14:04:36Z")

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Hello all, I am using ignition 7.9.10 and trying to export a weeks worth of data from an easychart to excel. After some research, I found that there is an ‘exportExcel’ script that can be used, but in all honestly I’m n…

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## [Linking job order number to histroized tag history](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linking-job-order-number-to-histroized-tag-history/56945)

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**Author:** [@Aymanmjuhani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Aymanmjuhani)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/linking-job-order-number-to-histroized-tag-history/56945 "2022-03-08T13:23:37Z")

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Hello everyone, I am struggling to find a way to filter tags history based on job order number, so the thing I want to do is basically we will have a job number for each production run and we are historizing line inform…

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## [\[BUG-2986\] Minor frustration with case insensitive renaming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2986-minor-frustration-with-case-insensitive-renaming/56937)

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**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2986-minor-frustration-with-case-insensitive-renaming/56937 "2022-03-08T13:15:53Z")

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(This is in a fresh install of 8.1.15 that I just made today for testing purposes, running under Ubuntu) So I created a tag variable in a project called MyPLC (as an instance of a UDT that uses the instance name to iden…

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## [Jumo Modbus Addresses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jumo-modbus-addresses/7108)

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**Author:** [@scicco](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scicco)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jumo-modbus-addresses/7108 "2022-03-08T13:00:58Z")

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Hello, I have a Jumo Logoscreen 500 cf and am trying to use your modbus driver to get the temperatures. Their documentation is attached - I'm after the values in analog channels 1 - 6 (0x0035, 37, 39, 3B, 3D and 3F). …

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## [Multiple liaisons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-liaisons/56954)

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**Author:** [@Regis\_ALLAN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Regis_ALLAN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-liaisons/56954 "2022-03-08T10:18:59Z")

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Hi, I want to integrate this flow in Ignition : I have some problems to create liaisons from some segments to one segment. I added a segment trigger end but arrow is not visible on scheme. So the only way I fou…

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## [Hide overflow-x in table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-overflow-x-in-table/56901)

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**Author:** [@mojoeswa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mojoeswa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-overflow-x-in-table/56901 "2022-03-08T08:25:36Z")

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Is there any way to hide x scrollbar in the table component?

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## [Copy xml to clipboard multi select](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copy-xml-to-clipboard-multi-select/56880)

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**Author:** [@indra.biswas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/indra.biswas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copy-xml-to-clipboard-multi-select/56880 "2022-03-08T07:35:59Z")

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is there any way to do a bulk copy xml to clipboard for multiple windows? I tried selecting multiple windows, and shift+right click to copy xml, but that only gets the first window all the time.

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## [Creating dynamic and editable rows and columns in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-dynamic-and-editable-rows-and-columns-in-perspective/56881)

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**Author:** [@vani161998](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vani161998)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-dynamic-and-editable-rows-and-columns-in-perspective/56881 "2022-03-08T07:16:50Z")

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hi, i have an requirement of developing dynamic rows and columns in perspective . Also it should be editable. any suggestions? thank you.

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## [Background image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-image/37494)

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**Author:** [@hajar.bagha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hajar.bagha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/background-image/37494 "2022-03-08T05:25:32Z")

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Hello, i need to fix a background image in a view i added the path of the image in the applied style Background that we can see in the screenshot but it doesnt work can any one know the problem ?? thnx ^^

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