# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=960 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 961 --- ## [\[BUG\] v8.0.15 v8.1.9 Find/Replace not working for Vision Templates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-v8-0-15-v8-1-9-find-replace-not-working-for-vision-templates/50890)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-v8-0-15-v8-1-9-find-replace-not-working-for-vision-templates/50890 "2021-09-17T05:14:17Z")
I’m trying to replace all references of \[shared\] used by Template instances after converting a project to v8 as using this means the link is broken to the template (changes to the template don’t reflect in these instance… --- ## [Dropdown dataset refresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-dataset-refresh/51024)
**Author:** [@david.bath](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.bath)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-dataset-refresh/51024 "2021-09-17T01:08:16Z")
Im using a library script to generate a dataset for a dropdown component using runscript() in the expression binding for the dropdown.data item. The script cycles through a set of tags and adds values to the dataset bas… --- ## [Export Excel without DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-excel-without-db/50693)
**Author:** [@eren.uyanik](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eren.uyanik)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-excel-without-db/50693 "2021-09-17T00:43:21Z")
Hi all, Is it possible to export datas to excel from Ignition without any database? I mean that we have some datas and we want to export to excel (for view on columns) but don’t have any db for this issue. Thanks in a… --- ## [Ignition 8.0.16 - SSL/TLS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-16-ssl-tls/50972)
**Author:** [@jardel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jardel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-16-ssl-tls/50972 "2021-09-17T00:07:13Z")
Good afternoon :slight\_smile: We are currently working with an Ignition 8.0.16 in our production environment. Just to validate, does this version work with TLS 1.2 and 1.3? Regards, --- ## [Micro820 Modbus mapping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micro820-modbus-mapping/47979)
**Author:** [@jamshidzade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamshidzade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micro820-modbus-mapping/47979 "2021-06-19T19:46:13Z")
Hi all, I am trying to connect Allen Bradley Micro820 to my ignition with Modbus TCP Do you know how I can Config Modbus mapping I have 4 digital input and 4 digital output in the device nothing else would you please … --- ## [System.util.retarget security issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-retarget-security-issue/51051)
**Author:** [@jamshidzade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamshidzade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-retarget-security-issue/51051 "2021-09-16T22:34:56Z")
I have 2 projects with different names and IPs and different users, but when I use system Retarget to switch between 2 projects, it goes directly to the project and never asks about login. the project is not on Auto log… --- ## [Way to trigger script based on new tags being added to tag provider?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-trigger-script-based-on-new-tags-being-added-to-tag-provider/47446)
**Author:** [@321liftoff](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/321liftoff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/way-to-trigger-script-based-on-new-tags-being-added-to-tag-provider/47446 "2021-09-16T21:15:39Z")
Using the MQTT Engine which is able to dynamically create tags. I have a script that parses the MQTT Engine tag provider and based on what is present, it builds out a Perspective view. Is there a binding or trigger I c… --- ## [system.file.fileExists](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-fileexists/51039)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-fileexists/51039 "2021-09-16T21:02:42Z")
I have a script which uses the system.file.fileExists function. I have it working when I am looking for a specific csv file but I now want to change it so it checks for a csv file where I do not know the name of the fil… --- ## [Perspective Table onRowContextMenu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-onrowcontextmenu/47558)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-table-onrowcontextmenu/47558 "2021-09-16T20:51:10Z")
I assume this would be a new feature, but is there a way to have to combination of onContextMenu (right click) and onRowClick? Would expect this event to fire when you right click on a row. Would allow you to popup wit… --- ## [Tooltips for mobile](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tooltips-for-mobile/51040)
**Author:** [@ToMakPo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ToMakPo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tooltips-for-mobile/51040 "2021-09-16T20:45:56Z")
I am LOVING the new tooltips for 8.1.10, but I would love to have the option for these to be able to be displayed on mobile also. Is that an option? Is there a workaround to make that work? --- ## [Using client date time input for the start end date for a report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-client-date-time-input-for-the-start-end-date-for-a-report/51019)
**Author:** [@zacharyw.larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacharyw.larson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-client-date-time-input-for-the-start-end-date-for-a-report/51019 "2021-09-16T20:35:31Z")
How do I implement a perspective page for a report to use the date range from a date time input component to set the start and end dates for the report? tutorial video says to import as a parameter. I see report data p… --- ## [How would I disable a popup in Perspective from closing from the escape key?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-would-i-disable-a-popup-in-perspective-from-closing-from-the-escape-key/51046)
**Author:** [@ken.maze](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ken.maze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-would-i-disable-a-popup-in-perspective-from-closing-from-the-escape-key/51046 "2021-09-16T20:27:07Z")
There is probably a way to trap it, but it seems like I would have to trap it in every possible object that could be selected in the popup? Thanks --- ## [\[BUG 3844\] Power Chart always shows Settings in menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-3844-power-chart-always-shows-settings-in-menu/49703)
**Author:** [@drojas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drojas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-3844-power-chart-always-shows-settings-in-menu/49703 "2021-09-16T20:11:44Z")
There is a small bug, but critical for security of disclosing full tag paths to end users. The tag path exposes internal history and real-time tag provider names which allows users to enter/guess and gain access to data… --- ## [Expanding an OPC browser folder causes Gateway to drop the designer session](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expanding-an-opc-browser-folder-causes-gateway-to-drop-the-designer-session/51043)
**Author:** [@bebel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bebel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expanding-an-opc-browser-folder-causes-gateway-to-drop-the-designer-session/51043 "2021-09-16T18:18:32Z")
We are attempting to get an HMI program working with an old SLC processor before we upgrade to a Control Logix. While working with the OPC browser, expanding one of the data file folders creates a long delay and about ha… --- ## [Induce tag quality overlay on embedded component in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/induce-tag-quality-overlay-on-embedded-component-in-perspective/51022)
**Author:** [@msteele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/msteele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/induce-tag-quality-overlay-on-embedded-component-in-perspective/51022 "2021-09-16T14:25:15Z")
We use embedded flex views for building nearly everything within Perspective, and the core parameter for these views is often a tagPath parameter. We'd like to have the ability to show Ignition's built-in tag overlay ar… --- ## [Gateway Restarts Automatically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-restarts-automatically/50895)
**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-restarts-automatically/50895 "2021-09-16T14:19:46Z")
Ignition v: 8.1.1 Windows 10, 2016 Standard Hello there, We are facing this issue since last week that out Ignition production Gateway restarts automatically. Please see below today’s log details pulled after it was a… --- ## [Cannot Read OPC Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-read-opc-tag/50908)
**Author:** [@rrebro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrebro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-read-opc-tag/50908 "2021-09-16T13:46:19Z")
I have Logix Emulate setup to an OPC server and If I use the OPC quick client, I can individually read and write from tags but I cannot subscribe to them, and I cannot read them in the designer itself. --- ## [executeReport returns nothing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/executereport-returns-nothing/50998)
**Author:** [@Claus\_Nielsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Claus_Nielsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/executereport-returns-nothing/50998 "2021-09-16T12:04:33Z")
Hello all, Trying to execute a bunch of reports filtered by a row selector and save them all to a given folder. That wasn’t the problem, it’s been working for a few hours until it stopped working. I’ve been investigatin… --- ## [Send data to AWS IoT Core Gateway (without GreenGrass)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-data-to-aws-iot-core-gateway-without-greengrass/39162)
**Author:** [@chrisj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chrisj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/send-data-to-aws-iot-core-gateway-without-greengrass/39162 "2021-09-16T11:17:33Z")
Hi All, Is it possible to send data from Ignition SCADA (+any module) to AWS IoT Core Gateway (not to AWS SiteWise and without Greengrass) Regards Chris --- ## [Ignition Perspective Binding Preview not extending to designer width](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-binding-preview-not-extending-to-designer-width/51033)
**Author:** [@r.p](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r.p)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-perspective-binding-preview-not-extending-to-designer-width/51033 "2021-09-16T10:17:03Z")
Hello, I think the screenshot below pretty summarizes the problem which is trivial but quite annoying when you create scripts on a daily basis: basically the preview only shows the first 30 or so characters even if the w… --- ## [Perspective menu tree - style rule elementState with background-image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-menu-tree-style-rule-elementstate-with-background-image/51016)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-menu-tree-style-rule-elementstate-with-background-image/51016 "2021-09-16T07:20:42Z")
Ignition 8.1.8 In a menu Tree, I have some items with background-image like : linear-gradient(90deg,var(--byes-bg-menu) 0% 90%, var(--byes-bg-menu) 90.00% 92.00%, var(--byes-defautCom) 92.00% 94.00%, var(--byes-bg-m… --- ## [\[IGN-4477\] Perspective Update Password Page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4477-perspective-update-password-page/50904)
**Author:** [@jacob.ramirez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacob.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-4477-perspective-update-password-page/50904 "2021-09-13T13:46:46Z")
In a Vision project, if a user’s password has expired the next time they login they get redirected to their default browser with a page to reset their password. Does this functionality not work with Perspective? I have… --- ## [Java version packaged with each Ignition update?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version-packaged-with-each-ignition-update/50980)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version-packaged-with-each-ignition-update/50980 "2021-09-15T23:34:59Z")
I just wanted to double check, with each update to Ignition, is the latest JRE packaged up with it? --- ## [Adding a tooltip to your project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-tooltip-to-your-project/49158)
**Author:** [@ToMakPo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ToMakPo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-a-tooltip-to-your-project/49158 "2021-09-15T22:41:26Z")
NOTE: With the release of 8.1.10, this article is outdated. However, I will keep it up incase a user is required to use an older update. I was tasked with creating tooltips for one of our clients. As of right now, to… --- ## [Open Query Builder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-query-builder/50916)
**Author:** [@mkrynicki](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mkrynicki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/open-query-builder/50916 "2021-09-13T17:56:38Z")
I am trying to edit a table to include one additional column but I cannot open the table to edit it. The Open Query Builder does not do anything. How can I edit a table that is in the table browser? --- ## [Add more security layer to input component like numeric text field or text fiel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-more-security-layer-to-input-component-like-numeric-text-field-or-text-fiel/51008)
**Author:** [@jamshidzade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamshidzade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-more-security-layer-to-input-component-like-numeric-text-field-or-text-fiel/51008 "2021-09-15T19:16:47Z")
I am curious about more security levels on the input component we have numeric text field and text field, spinner …that interacts with the operation it could be a good idea if we can add confirmation before any change … --- ## [Sound Player plays sound twice when triggered](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sound-player-plays-sound-twice-when-triggered/51004)
**Author:** [@bronsonratliffdev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bronsonratliffdev)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sound-player-plays-sound-twice-when-triggered/51004 "2021-09-15T18:33:18Z")
Vision version 8.1 Im working on making an audible alarm system triggered when any Active Unacknowledged alarm is present. I have a sound player placed on my navigation window so it will be present no matter what page … --- ## [No server definition found for MQTT Server record](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-server-definition-found-for-mqtt-server-record/50982)
**Author:** [@cristhian.rey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cristhian.rey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/no-server-definition-found-for-mqtt-server-record/50982 "2021-09-15T18:01:47Z")
Hi I’m working with ignition maker edition v 8.0.14. using MQTT engine 4.05. The following are the servers configured, which were connected for a long time, but now they show status disconnected This is the configur… --- ## [Could you help me to hidden the border in a Report Module?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/could-you-help-me-to-hidden-the-border-in-a-report-module/50984)
**Author:** [@616958939](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/616958939)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/could-you-help-me-to-hidden-the-border-in-a-report-module/50984 "2021-09-15T17:36:13Z")
Hi, It looks like a Editor-Area in the page and there have a border with the color of grey: I have configured some property of the page，but it don’t be normal to work？ thank you. --- ## [Dynamic button inside popup question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-button-inside-popup-question/51003)
**Author:** [@Taylor.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Taylor.Johnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-button-inside-popup-question/51003 "2021-09-15T17:34:35Z")
Good morning all! Im new to ignition and stuck on an issue. What I have is a popup window that has a full UDT passed through it. All of my basic bindings etc work. (This is a valve). So I can see the valve name, descrip… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=959) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=961)