# Maker **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Images Won't Load](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/images-wont-load/39925)
**Author:** [@b13peterson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/b13peterson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/images-wont-load/39925 "2020-10-22T17:07:50Z")
I am trying to use the Image component in Perspective mode of Maker Edition. Even after uploading my image (both as a .png and a .jpg) to the Image Manager, I can’t get the image to display in the component after I set t… --- ## [How to get Maker working on Mac with existing Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-maker-working-on-mac-with-existing-ignition-8/35927)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-maker-working-on-mac-with-existing-ignition-8/35927 "2020-10-05T15:28:58Z")
I have Ignition 8.0.12 on my MacBook 10.14.6. I just downloaded Maker, followed the instructions in README.TXT, and the gateway is started. I cannot figure out how to get the gateway configuration or Designer open for M… --- ## [Integrating Z-Wave into Maker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-z-wave-into-maker/37275)
**Author:** [@jason1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jason1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-z-wave-into-maker/37275 "2020-09-30T10:20:33Z")
Greetings, A couple questions on Integrating Z-Wave into Maker. I’m using Maker v8.0.15 and the recommended Aeotec Z-Stick Gen-5. What is the recommended way to add a non-secure node? Using the Z-Stick button standalo… --- ## [Need tips for perspective security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-tips-for-perspective-security/39044)
**Author:** [@tordvd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tordvd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-tips-for-perspective-security/39044 "2020-09-29T05:49:06Z")
Hi! I want everyone in my household to be able to access the perspective app without having to authenticate with a password. At the same time I will setup my gateway with SSL for accessing the system externally. Here i… --- ## [Unable to install on MacBook Catalina](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-install-on-macbook-catalina/38995)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-install-on-macbook-catalina/38995 "2020-09-24T00:24:14Z")
Does anyone know how to fix this? It looks like Maker cannot be installed on Catalina --- ## [system.net.httpGet error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpget-error/38937)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpget-error/38937 "2020-09-23T09:58:34Z")
Hi, I am trying to run some GET API requests. but it gave me errors \`IOError: Server returned HTTP response code: 401 for URL: https://api2.kaiza.la//v1/accessToken which related to authentication. The original code r… --- ## [Maker Edition License Activation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-edition-license-activation/38228)
**Author:** [@eric.peery](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eric.peery)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-edition-license-activation/38228 "2020-09-21T22:09:34Z")
I’m getting an error " Unable to Activate License" and “Unable to send HTTP POST request” when I try to activate a Maker Edition license. I’m currently at a loss as to how to troubleshoot the problem. Maker Edition is … --- ## [MQTT tag is not saving history to DB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-tag-is-not-saving-history-to-db/38810)
**Author:** [@jauto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jauto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-tag-is-not-saving-history-to-db/38810 "2020-09-17T19:59:19Z")
Hi, I am very new to Ignition and trying to figure out my first project. I have tags created by MQTT that appear under different directories based on a topic. I have selected a few to enable history but some get saved in… --- ## [Save and reload widgets based on user](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-and-reload-widgets-based-on-user/38637)
**Author:** [@john.n.tunell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.n.tunell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/save-and-reload-widgets-based-on-user/38637 "2020-09-14T18:30:56Z")
OK… I feel like I’m drinking from a funnel and a bit overwhelmed as I try and solve this one. Hoping its easier than I’m making it. Problem: I have a simple dashboard that is two columns and 4 rows. I do not need to … --- ## [Designer Launcher for MacOS is not trusted app](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-launcher-for-macos-is-not-trusted-app/38584)
**Author:** [@zju\_yj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zju_yj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-launcher-for-macos-is-not-trusted-app/38584 "2020-09-11T12:24:09Z")
system report designer launcher contains malicious software, ask me to update. But it is most updated. --- ## [Symbol Factory availability in Maker?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory-availability-in-maker/38324)
**Author:** [@e.degroote](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e.degroote)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/symbol-factory-availability-in-maker/38324 "2020-09-09T07:06:14Z")
I was wondering how I can add components (compressors, fans) with a custom look to my View. The Symbol Factory module is (currently) disabled for Maker, and I have no clue how to add custom SVGs (plus properties) to pers… --- ## [Ignition Makers Ed. Functionality With Arduino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-makers-ed-functionality-with-arduino/38487)
**Author:** [@matthew.tomlinson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matthew.tomlinson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-makers-ed-functionality-with-arduino/38487 "2020-09-08T20:33:57Z")
Hello, I can’t seem to find any good information on this topic so I’m asking here. I’m a student working on my junior design project. I would like to create some sort of a plant monitoring system (temp, moisture, PH, and… --- ## [What plc do you like?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-plc-do-you-like/38477)
**Author:** [@Trevor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Trevor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-plc-do-you-like/38477 "2020-09-08T17:46:47Z")
We use quite a bit automation direct plc products at work. They are great because they are cost effective, however, we use them via an Kepware OPC server to communicate with ignition. Works great for industrial, but for … --- ## [Migrating an Ignition Gateway to Maker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/migrating-an-ignition-gateway-to-maker/35930)
**Author:** [@ggross](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ggross)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/migrating-an-ignition-gateway-to-maker/35930 "2020-09-08T14:39:03Z")
During the presentation, the ease of moving an existing Ignition Gateway to Maker Edition was simplified a bit too much for this initial release. We are working to make it that simple in 8.0.15, but the current steps to… --- ## [Makers edition download](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/makers-edition-download/38424)
**Author:** [@neha.singh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/neha.singh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/makers-edition-download/38424 "2020-09-04T22:39:40Z")
My license key and activation token for makers edition says Activation fail. How to resolve this problem? --- ## [Read subtopics with MQTT Engine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-subtopics-with-mqtt-engine/38146)
**Author:** [@edoardo.manzardo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edoardo.manzardo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-subtopics-with-mqtt-engine/38146 "2020-09-01T21:24:10Z")
I have some Shellys inside my home and I configured its in MQTT protocol. I installed MQTT Enginde inside gateway and I want to read a subtopics. Below the situation inside my broker Mosquitto I want to read a stat… --- ## [Transaction Group not resetting trigger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-not-resetting-trigger/37996)
**Author:** [@tristram.chapman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tristram.chapman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-not-resetting-trigger/37996 "2020-08-30T15:57:56Z")
Hi All, I’ve been deploying on ignition vision for work and decided to play around with the maker edition to get a handle on the perspective module, as well as do something around the house. I’m trying to get a transac… --- ## [Home Automation and Dashboards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-automation-and-dashboards/37801)
**Author:** [@jdrichards70](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jdrichards70)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-automation-and-dashboards/37801 "2020-08-23T00:17:09Z")
I’m a little shocked there hasn’t been more enthusiasm for creating API’s and dashboards using Ignition to connect to established home automation systems. Maybe everyone is working in silos and not posting their progres… --- ## [RPi4 question/info](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rpi4-question-info/36444)
**Author:** [@a.sliver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/a.sliver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rpi4-question-info/36444 "2020-08-17T21:38:15Z")
I have looked online for some information on how to get the GPIO to Ignition but I’m a bit lost. I have done programming (C#, C++, Java and Python) so I have I have to write code the shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Ho… --- ## [Problem video player componet in Ignition prespective APP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-video-player-componet-in-ignition-prespective-app/37798)
**Author:** [@edoardo.manzardo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edoardo.manzardo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-video-player-componet-in-ignition-prespective-app/37798 "2020-08-17T10:52:15Z")
I use this link in Video Player Component to see a snapshot from my Hikvision camera. http://user:password@IP:80/ISAPI/Streaming/channels/101/picture This work well in the browser and I iOS ignition perspective APP but… --- ## [Designer will not start on Raspberry PI 4](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-will-not-start-on-raspberry-pi-4/37610)
**Author:** [@mark.marusich](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mark.marusich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-will-not-start-on-raspberry-pi-4/37610 "2020-08-11T15:19:12Z")
Designer will not start on Raspberry PI 4. Anybody have a idea why not? --- ## [Best way to create a tag from HTTP request](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-create-a-tag-from-http-request/37525)
**Author:** [@esbenlorenzen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/esbenlorenzen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-create-a-tag-from-http-request/37525 "2020-08-08T14:00:57Z")
Ignition Maker v. 8.0.14 Designer running on Ubuntu 18.04 I have a few ESP8266 modules with DHT22 sensors around the house. Each device runs a small HTTP server, and can be queried for sensor data with a GET to a path… --- ## [Maker in devlopment mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-in-devlopment-mode/37476)
**Author:** [@joev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-in-devlopment-mode/37476 "2020-08-06T19:06:07Z")
Can Maker be put in developer mode. I want to use a unsigned module? --- ## [Scripting library for MQTT modules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-library-for-mqtt-modules/36681)
**Author:** [@smcfarlane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/smcfarlane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-library-for-mqtt-modules/36681 "2020-08-06T03:55:17Z")
Is there a scripting library for the MQTT modules from Cirrus? Their documentation has a couple of how-tos but I can’t find a list of all the functions available like in the Ignition manual. https://docs.chariot.io/disp… --- ## [Ignition, Raspebbery Pi, and Tasmota/Sonoff lights/modules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-raspebbery-pi-and-tasmota-sonoff-lights-modules/37328)
**Author:** [@Maple111story](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Maple111story)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-raspebbery-pi-and-tasmota-sonoff-lights-modules/37328 "2020-08-03T18:26:58Z")
made a video how to setup Tasmota/Sonoff devices and add some rules like double clicks and long hold and etc --- ## [Install Maker Ignition on Raspebbery Pi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/install-maker-ignition-on-raspebbery-pi/37298)
**Author:** [@Maple111story](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Maple111story)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/install-maker-ignition-on-raspebbery-pi/37298 "2020-08-02T21:30:58Z")
make some short video, how to install Maker Edition on Raspberry Pi include MQTT modules and database. --- ## [Maker licensing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-licensing/37278)
**Author:** [@matt.tammy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matt.tammy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-licensing/37278 "2020-08-01T15:28:58Z")
Is a constant internet connection needed for Ignition maker license to continue to work? I am thinking about putting maker on a machine without internet for home automation but wonder if it will still work once the time… --- ## [Cannot connect to Global Datablock variables from Ignition Maker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-connect-to-global-datablock-variables-from-ignition-maker/37188)
**Author:** [@jamal.muhammad.vc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jamal.muhammad.vc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-connect-to-global-datablock-variables-from-ignition-maker/37188 "2020-07-30T05:07:32Z")
Hi, I am new to ignition but not new in this OPC-UA, PLc domain. I have configured Tags for S7-1200, S7-1500 via Kepserver. No while configuring the tags for Ignition Maker I followed several tutorials, also did the onl… --- ## [RPI 4 and Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rpi-4-and-ignition/37072)
**Author:** [@tordvd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tordvd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rpi-4-and-ignition/37072 "2020-07-27T20:18:26Z")
Just a FYI for those wondering if Ignition can run on a RPI 4. I have been running stable for some weeks now, and my experience is that it works great! I was a bit worried for a while. But I saw that the mobile phone a… --- ## [How to Play a live RTSP stream in Ignition maker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-play-a-live-rtsp-stream-in-ignition-maker/37093)
**Author:** [@joev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-play-a-live-rtsp-stream-in-ignition-maker/37093 "2020-07-26T01:55:23Z")
Here is a video that shows how to Play a RTSP or webcam in Ignition maker with video player. Its not pretty by any means but it works. [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=12)