# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=964 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 965 --- ## [Paho MQTT Use in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paho-mqtt-use-in-ignition/33803)
**Author:** [@nicholas.robinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nicholas.robinson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paho-mqtt-use-in-ignition/33803 "2021-09-09T03:00:52Z")
Does anyone have a working example of using paho MQTT library in Ignition? In the script console, I can successfully subscribe to a feed and read its value changes. However, the behavior is unstable. That is, sometime… --- ## [Change color of text if value is \> x](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-color-of-text-if-value-is-x/50737)
**Author:** [@mjohnson0238](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mjohnson0238)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-color-of-text-if-value-is-x/50737 "2021-09-08T23:23:45Z")
Im trying to change the color of text when a value is \> than x, like this: WHEN LGV.Duration \> ‘00:00:29’ THEN ‘\’ I get an error about the syntax of the WHEN. What am I doing wrong? Thank you --- ## [Pie Chart Slice Click](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-slice-click/37064)
**Author:** [@ankitkarwa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ankitkarwa21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-slice-click/37064 "2021-09-08T20:34:36Z")
Is it possible to identify which slice(label/value) on the pie chart was clicked? I am looking to filter the other parts of screen based on the selection. --- ## [Suggestions about recreating the ability to adjust date by days, hours, minutes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestions-about-recreating-the-ability-to-adjust-date-by-days-hours-minutes/50735)
**Author:** [@dzohner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dzohner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/suggestions-about-recreating-the-ability-to-adjust-date-by-days-hours-minutes/50735 "2021-09-08T20:09:05Z")
I’m looking to recreate the attached picture functionality but not in the power table. I want to use a spinner to increment by whole numbers. I want the user to be able to select days, hours, minutes. I need to be able … --- ## [Using a Variable as the upper and lower bound of an easy Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-variable-as-the-upper-and-lower-bound-of-an-easy-chart/50736)
**Author:** [@DAVID.RIISKA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DAVID.RIISKA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-a-variable-as-the-upper-and-lower-bound-of-an-easy-chart/50736 "2021-09-08T19:43:19Z")
Hello, I have an easy chart displaying some data and I would like to be able to change the upper and lower bounds using a numeric entry box but it will not let me add a tag name to the upper or lower bound. Does anyone k… --- ## [Pause Alarm Notifcation Pipeline while shelved](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pause-alarm-notifcation-pipeline-while-shelved/50248)
**Author:** [@jeff1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pause-alarm-notifcation-pipeline-while-shelved/50248 "2021-09-08T19:18:30Z")
I am attempting to “pause” an alarm notification pipeline while the alarm is shelved, then resume. This is what I tried: Once the alarm is shelved it seems to drop out of the pipeline. The only dropout condition is “… --- ## [How may I rename folder with scripting functions?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-may-i-rename-folder-with-scripting-functions/50697)
**Author:** [@valverde.anthony](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/valverde.anthony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-may-i-rename-folder-with-scripting-functions/50697 "2021-09-08T19:13:31Z")
Hello, I am having issues figuring out how to re-name a folder using the scripting functions. I’ve attempted to use system.tag.move(), however, it created a child folder from the original folder name. Is this intentiona… --- ## [Is the pageID unique?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-the-pageid-unique/50722)
**Author:** [@mg12092](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mg12092)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-the-pageid-unique/50722 "2021-09-08T19:08:59Z")
First time using the message handler to pass an “authenticated” response from a popup to the page. I could not find in the documentation if the pageId assigned to the page calling the popup is always unique. The essenc… --- ## [Ignition Edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge/12841)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge/12841 "2021-09-08T18:38:02Z")
Two different problems with the 7.9.2 Beta1 I would like to test the Edge MQTT module and it is nowhere to be found. I am testing this on a Raspberry Pi 3. It worked for awhile and then locked up. After reboot, I canno… --- ## [Time series chart, how do i use historical data if I require an indirect tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-how-do-i-use-historical-data-if-i-require-an-indirect-tag/41796)
**Author:** [@codersmurf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/codersmurf)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/time-series-chart-how-do-i-use-historical-data-if-i-require-an-indirect-tag/41796 "2021-09-08T17:49:02Z")
I have a time series chart, I’m assuming I’m using the proper one. I’m coming from vision and was using the easy chart. When I try to use the tag history on the data binding I can only do a direct tag, no possible way … --- ## [Modify the Ack Notes on a already acked alarm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modify-the-ack-notes-on-a-already-acked-alarm/50725)
**Author:** [@yudan.zhang.1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yudan.zhang.1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modify-the-ack-notes-on-a-already-acked-alarm/50725 "2021-09-08T17:16:30Z")
Hi, I am looking for a way to modify the ack notes on an already acked alarm, or find a way to add a note to an alarm that we can modify without needing to desactivate the alarm. Any idea would be appreciated. --- ## [Two Gateways on the same PC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-gateways-on-the-same-pc/50718)
**Author:** [@rrebro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrebro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/two-gateways-on-the-same-pc/50718 "2021-09-08T15:29:53Z")
Is there a way to host two gateways on the same PC? --- ## [Designer crash - launched from designer launcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-crash-launched-from-designer-launcher/50713)
**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-crash-launched-from-designer-launcher/50713 "2021-09-08T14:25:30Z")
Hi All I’ve ran into this issue quite a few times now and thought I’ll reach out for some help. When I launch a designer (for ignition 8.1) through the designer launcher (1.1.5) and try to save the project I get this sc… --- ## [How can I create my own log-in page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-create-my-own-log-in-page/41506)
**Author:** [@retinder.labana](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/retinder.labana)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-create-my-own-log-in-page/41506 "2021-09-08T14:09:54Z")
I am using Ignition 8.1 and I wanted to know if it is possible to customize the log in page or if it is possible to create your work log in page in perspective. I have this but it doesnt work the way I would like it t… --- ## [system.alarm.queryStatus does not seem to honor includeShelved=True](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-does-not-seem-to-honor-includeshelved-true/50675)
**Author:** [@nathan1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-alarm-querystatus-does-not-seem-to-honor-includeshelved-true/50675 "2021-09-08T13:36:26Z")
I recently updated to 8.1.9 and system.alarm.queryStatus doesn’t seem to honor includeShelved=True anymore. I did a simple experiment by running a query in the script console before and after shelving: a = system.alarm.… --- ## [Gateway Scripting Project Not Working - Modules Not Found](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripting-project-not-working-modules-not-found/50705)
**Author:** [@chris.morris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chris.morris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-scripting-project-not-working-modules-not-found/50705 "2021-09-08T12:33:45Z")
I am unable to access my scripts in my project that is defined as my “Gateway Scripting Project” from other projects. I am running Ignition 8.1.1. In my Gateway Settings I have the project defined: I have some scrip… --- ## [Export to CSV](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-csv/5925)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/export-to-csv/5925 "2021-09-08T10:47:28Z")
Hello. I have a problem with exporting table data to CSV file. In a windows I have a table, which shows data from PostgreSQL database. The last column (povprecni) is decimal number. Then I have a button to export … --- ## [Styling numeric display suffix or prefix without multiple label components?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/styling-numeric-display-suffix-or-prefix-without-multiple-label-components/50690)
**Author:** [@eberly88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eberly88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/styling-numeric-display-suffix-or-prefix-without-multiple-label-components/50690 "2021-09-08T02:25:57Z")
I’ve been using format transform on my label bindings to create a suffix for some of my tags but ran into a situation where I would like to add different styling to the suffix or prefix. I was able to do it two differen… --- ## [AlarmShelf gateway log error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarmshelf-gateway-log-error/50688)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarmshelf-gateway-log-error/50688 "2021-09-08T02:02:46Z")
AlarmShelf gateway log error: at com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.alarming.AlarmShelf.removeExpiredPaths(AlarmShelf.java:148) vision UDT tag : --- ## [Ignition Docker Networking for BACnet Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-docker-networking-for-bacnet-devices/50649)
**Author:** [@weitang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weitang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-docker-networking-for-bacnet-devices/50649 "2021-09-07T05:03:28Z")
I am trying out the Docker version of ignition. However, I faced trouble with the connecting Local and Remote BACnet Devices. Furthermore, there are close to no documentation on this. Would appreciate any help on this … --- ## [How to Get Popup Trigger on Numeric Text field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-popup-trigger-on-numeric-text-field/50662)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-popup-trigger-on-numeric-text-field/50662 "2021-09-07T22:20:48Z")
Hello There, I am looking to create a popup menu when right clicked on numeric text field. I see a \* popupTrigger property on mouseClicked but not sure how to invoke in windows. Thanks for any help in advance --- ## [Getting at underlying data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-at-underlying-data/50676)
**Author:** [@Kfoldesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kfoldesi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-at-underlying-data/50676 "2021-09-07T20:43:56Z")
Server side code on an event: Srvr = "SIMATIC.S7-1500.OPC-UA.Application:PLC" Pth = 'nsu=http://www.siemens.com/simatic-s7-opcua;s="BatchDB"."Data"' DB1\_Data = system.opc.readValue(Srvr, Pth) MyMsg = DB1\_Data.getValue()… --- ## [Perspective Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-error/50667)
**Author:** [@JR7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JR7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-error/50667 "2021-09-07T19:21:56Z")
Hi All, I’m a newbie on perspective app so i’m not familiar with some error. Is anyone know what’s wrong with my pie chart because it just show Data Invalid. Check logs for details. I checked the data on the pie chart… --- ## [Arduino Mega 2560 to Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arduino-mega-2560-to-ignition/50677)
**Author:** [@mpeasley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mpeasley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/arduino-mega-2560-to-ignition/50677 "2021-09-07T18:49:23Z")
I’ve been tasked to connect an Arduino to Ignition via ModBus TCP. It attempts to connect but fails and does not report to the log. We have tried setting the arduino up as server and client, and the IP Address and port … --- ## [Docker Swarm (arm) Gateway Cannot Start](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-swarm-arm-gateway-cannot-start/45346)
**Author:** [@jaredcol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jaredcol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-swarm-arm-gateway-cannot-start/45346 "2021-09-07T18:27:29Z")
I’m trying to run the ignition docker image on a docker swarm (arm/v7 processors). networks: ignet: external: name: ignet services: distributor: environment: GATEWAY\_ADMIN\_PASSWORD: password … --- ## [Security 2734: Update BouncyCastle Status](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-2734-update-bouncycastle-status/50672)
**Author:** [@dferrie1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dferrie1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/security-2734-update-bouncycastle-status/50672 "2021-09-07T16:53:05Z")
Hello, Is this issues resolved in the 8.1.9 release? We’re still experiencing client restarts with the PDF Viewer. ChangeLogs Thanks! --- ## [Syntax Error on Token: 'BOUND CONST'](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/syntax-error-on-token-bound-const/46989)
**Author:** [@joelle.rennick](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joelle.rennick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/syntax-error-on-token-bound-const/46989 "2021-09-07T15:43:12Z")
Hello! I am trying to animate a component so that it will change colour based off the status of a tag. I don’t think I am doing it the best way… Right now, I have a Data Type of this tag with different type structures bo… --- ## [Get image size (pixels) by a url](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-image-size-pixels-by-a-url/50643)
**Author:** [@deforder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deforder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-image-size-pixels-by-a-url/50643 "2021-09-07T15:38:25Z")
Good day! Is it possible to get the image size (in pixels) from url (web or “/system/images/…”) in scripts? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Create binding programatically](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-binding-programatically/33360)
**Author:** [@iscrac](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iscrac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-binding-programatically/33360 "2021-09-07T15:17:17Z")
Hi! How to set binding via scripts? I need markers have to change its colors when something happens (Alarm for example) I know how to set binding via hands, but I need to do it via script! Please help me ASAP … --- ## [8.1 -- Designer hanging up on launch/slow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-designer-hanging-up-on-launch-slow/40564)
**Author:** [@kirsten.chambers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kirsten.chambers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-designer-hanging-up-on-launch-slow/40564 "2021-09-07T12:01:04Z")
After upgrading from 8.0.14 to 8.1, I’m having some trouble opening and using the designer. However, these problems only happen when I’m trying to use the designer on any device other than the host machine. Everything w… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=963) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=965)