# Maker **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Shape drawing tools missing?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shape-drawing-tools-missing/71158)
**Author:** [@Lewis\_Sutton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lewis_Sutton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shape-drawing-tools-missing/71158 "2023-03-18T17:42:05Z")
Hello, am I being very dim or are the shape drawing tools missing from Maker Edition? I have some toggle buttons that need to occasionally disappear, however once visibility is set to 0 I can't bring them back so I woul… --- ## [Connecting to Microsoft Flight Sim 2020](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-microsoft-flight-sim-2020/70588)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Buckler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phil_Buckler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-microsoft-flight-sim-2020/70588 "2023-03-08T15:16:07Z")
I want to develop some screens to control things like, parking brake, afterburner, panel switches and knobs. So I need a way to read and right from MSFS to Ignition tags. Sounds like I need a driver? I don't really kn… --- ## [Help on time series chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-on-time-series-chart/70637)
**Author:** [@user39](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/user39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-on-time-series-chart/70637 "2023-03-06T18:28:41Z")
Hello all, I have 2 screens that are currently using the timeseries chart. One of them is working as intended, and the other is not working at all. Im not sure what's the difference between the two, or why the second on… --- ## [Windows Installer seems to exit after splash screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-installer-seems-to-exit-after-splash-screen/70625)
**Author:** [@Erich\_Vierkant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Erich_Vierkant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-installer-seems-to-exit-after-splash-screen/70625 "2023-03-05T15:38:11Z")
I am currently running Maker Edition at home 8.1.12. Attempting to update to latest 8.1.25. I downloaded installer. I moved it to the location Ignition is installed per website instructions. C:\\Program Files\\Inductiv… --- ## [Perspective App doesn't find the Gateway automatically, I can not manually input a Gateway host name and port for my local WiFi network](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-doesnt-find-the-gateway-automatically-i-can-not-manually-input-a-gateway-host-name-and-port-for-my-local-wifi-network/70159)
**Author:** [@Vitalii\_Balalov](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vitalii_Balalov)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-doesnt-find-the-gateway-automatically-i-can-not-manually-input-a-gateway-host-name-and-port-for-my-local-wifi-network/70159 "2023-03-01T16:25:25Z")
Perspective App doesn't find the Gateway automatically, and I can not manually input a Gateway host name and port for my local WiFi network. I tried to enter the IPAddress http://192.168.8.1 to connect to the Ignition Ga… --- ## [Module "com.inductiveautomation.perspective" threw exception during setup()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-com-inductiveautomation-perspective-threw-exception-during-setup/70082)
**Author:** [@fpsileno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fpsileno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/module-com-inductiveautomation-perspective-threw-exception-during-setup/70082 "2023-02-21T20:57:42Z")
Hi, I'm using Ingnition Maker as home, with docker (inductiveautomation/ignition:latest). I'm using a composer file with the following extra parameters: command: \> -n OSCR -m 1024 -- wrapper.ja… --- ## [Getting object of parent view from embedded view via scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-object-of-parent-view-from-embedded-view-via-scripting/46340)
**Author:** [@maci3k90](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/maci3k90)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-object-of-parent-view-from-embedded-view-via-scripting/46340 "2023-02-17T06:53:20Z")
Hello. So, I have a template view (let’s say view X) in parent project. I am placing this template view in child project’s view (view Y) as an Embedded View Component. My question is, am I able to get the child’s view … --- ## [Add folder to maker edition webserver for maker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-folder-to-maker-edition-webserver-for-maker/69667)
**Author:** [@Mupa\_Jelingau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mupa_Jelingau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-folder-to-maker-edition-webserver-for-maker/69667 "2023-02-17T02:14:06Z")
Add folder to maker edition webserver. --- ## [Database Access (Python Database API Specification v2.0)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-access-python-database-api-specification-v2-0/69713)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Cannon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alan_Cannon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/database-access-python-database-api-specification-v2-0/69713 "2023-02-11T00:41:19Z")
Hello All, Start out with quite new and just completing Certification's in class now.. However, as i keep reading between (Python,Jython, Java) it seems that i can (but might not understand the relationships) connect py… --- ## [Ignition Maker, lack of drawing tools](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-maker-lack-of-drawing-tools/69232)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Ruiz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Daniel_Ruiz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-maker-lack-of-drawing-tools/69232 "2023-02-10T21:04:21Z")
Hello, all. I am using Ignition Maker edition V.8.1.23 (b2022121308) I used the normal edition some years go. With Maker edition I cannot find and use the Drawing Tools. Can someone tell me how to activate it? Here a… --- ## [Cannot Coerce value into type class.java.date](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-coerce-value-into-type-class-java-date/69445)
**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-coerce-value-into-type-class-java-date/69445 "2023-02-05T02:36:11Z")
I have a date in mysql, i have a query that pulls the date onto the screen to be displayed. The date in the database "2023-02-03 10:10:10" gets displayed in epoch time when queried "121234124144124124" When i try to run… --- ## [Web server access through internet using cpanel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-server-access-through-internet-using-cpanel/69325)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Firdaus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Muhammad_Firdaus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/web-server-access-through-internet-using-cpanel/69325 "2023-02-03T02:53:08Z")
Hi all, Im making a dashboard for my project and want to access them through internet, i already have a web hosting service and manage them using cpanel, it is possible to host the dashboard into my cpanel and if it po… --- ## [I need help to connect my PLC with Ignition OPC UA server (New User)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-need-help-to-connect-my-plc-with-ignition-opc-ua-server-new-user/69164)
**Author:** [@BEN\_TEN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BEN_TEN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-need-help-to-connect-my-plc-with-ignition-opc-ua-server-new-user/69164 "2023-01-30T18:40:54Z")
Dear all I'm electromechanical student and I have a project to realize. I downloaded Ignition Maker edition and everything works well. for Now the first step is to connect my PLC to Ignition OPC UA server. the PLC mark … --- ## [View init gets stuck in maker edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-init-gets-stuck-in-maker-edition/68781)
**Author:** [@Jean-Marc\_Brenot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jean-Marc_Brenot)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/view-init-gets-stuck-in-maker-edition/68781 "2023-01-23T12:54:54Z")
Hi, When I create a view in my designer, it gets stuck in initializing it. --- ## [Anyone else want to stay logged in to the Perspective App longer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-else-want-to-stay-logged-in-to-the-perspective-app-longer/41734)
**Author:** [@sungkhum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sungkhum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-else-want-to-stay-logged-in-to-the-perspective-app-longer/41734 "2023-01-20T17:14:54Z")
There’s a feature issue for that. You can vote here: https://inductiveautomation.canny.io/ignition-features-and-ideas/p/keep-a-user-logged-in-on-perspective-app --- ## [Fighting with Maker installation on Raspberry PI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fighting-with-maker-installation-on-raspberry-pi/68085)
**Author:** [@cookrobe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cookrobe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fighting-with-maker-installation-on-raspberry-pi/68085 "2022-12-30T03:58:31Z")
I have maker installed on Raspberry PI, almost.... Terminal indicates that the gateway is running. However, when I access the webpage, is says that the gateway is faulted. --- ## [Converting httpGet to httpClient](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-httpget-to-httpclient/68072)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-httpget-to-httpclient/68072 "2022-12-29T18:05:03Z")
I'm not sure what I'm missing here while trying to convert my old httpGet() requests to the new httpClient(). Old Version header = {'Content-Type': 'text/json','Authorization':'Bearer %s' % accessToken} body = '{"sele… --- ## [Use array in Bar Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-array-in-bar-chart/67758)
**Author:** [@Vidar\_Hetlelid1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vidar_Hetlelid1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-array-in-bar-chart/67758 "2022-12-20T17:41:47Z")
Hello, i have an array with the values I want to show in a bar chart, but i dont get how I can input the array? In the example data its used data like an object, i just want to show the values of an array. Any ideas? … --- ## [Home Camera Recommendations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-camera-recommendations/67626)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-camera-recommendations/67626 "2022-12-14T18:23:37Z")
Does anyone have any recommendations for a home security camera to use with Maker? --- ## [Home energy meter success with Ignition Maker?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-energy-meter-success-with-ignition-maker/56116)
**Author:** [@msteele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/msteele)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-energy-meter-success-with-ignition-maker/56116 "2022-12-13T18:34:14Z")
Has anyone integrated a home energy monitor that uses current transformers (think Sense or IoTaWatt or Aeotec Home Energy Monitor) with integration into Ignition Maker? I'd much rather historize and display this data in … --- ## [Bacnet for maker edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-for-maker-edition/64083)
**Author:** [@dperry9472114](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dperry9472114)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-for-maker-edition/64083 "2022-12-09T16:40:47Z")
Any update on getting bacnet driver license for maker edition? Have residential hvac system which only communicates with bacnet. --- ## [MQTT topic name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-topic-name/67304)
**Author:** [@Vidar\_Hetlelid1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vidar_Hetlelid1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-topic-name/67304 "2022-12-06T23:22:50Z")
Hello, I am testing out MQTT transmission, but im not getting quite the results that i want.. I am connected to my HiveMQ broker, and I want to publish to /wago/test with payload "456". When i change the value of "N… --- ## [Unable to install Ignition Maker Edition on Windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-install-ignition-maker-edition-on-windows/67216)
**Author:** [@Rondo11](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rondo11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-install-ignition-maker-edition-on-windows/67216 "2022-12-06T21:01:38Z")
Hi All, I have installed the standard version, now I have been following the video to install the Maker Ignition. So I open the same installer I used for the standard one, but it allows me only to update the standard i… --- ## [Unable to access Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-access-designer/67214)
**Author:** [@Sasha\_Tufnell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sasha_Tufnell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-access-designer/67214 "2022-12-05T14:21:50Z")
I am unable to access Designer as when I click on the desktop I would like to use I keep getting the error "Downloading of launchclient.jar has failed, launching will not occur." I have tried reinstalling and checked tha… --- ## [Mobile responsive design](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-responsive-design/65801)
**Author:** [@Vidar\_Hetlelid1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vidar_Hetlelid1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-responsive-design/65801 "2022-12-04T18:05:41Z")
Hi, I am testing out maker edition for my home automation projects. My design works great on desktop, not so great at mobile. I am using flex containers within flex containers to get the layout the way I want it. I get… --- ## [Is WebDev module really available in Maker Edition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-webdev-module-really-available-in-maker-edition/67039)
**Author:** [@Lorenzo\_Maiorfi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lorenzo_Maiorfi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-webdev-module-really-available-in-maker-edition/67039 "2022-11-29T17:32:05Z")
Looking here: Maker Edition - Ignition User Manual 8.0 - Ignition Documentation (inductiveautomation.com) It seems that WebDev module should be available in Maker Edition. But following this manual page: Web Dev - Ig… --- ## [Display time on X axis on XYChart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-time-on-x-axis-on-xychart/66825)
**Author:** [@Vidar\_Hetlelid1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Vidar_Hetlelid1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-time-on-x-axis-on-xychart/66825 "2022-11-28T09:36:31Z")
Hello, I am trying to figure out how to use the XYChart, and now im getting it to print the values as i want it to do. But on the X-asis, its a mess. Anyone know how to fix this? Also i want it to display in the time f… --- ## [Designer failing to launch with Java process launch failure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-failing-to-launch-with-java-process-launch-failure/66433)
**Author:** [@Patrik\_Kovacovic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Patrik_Kovacovic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-failing-to-launch-with-java-process-launch-failure/66433 "2022-11-13T14:40:51Z")
Hello, I have problem with my designer, when I try to open designer it makes error. I try reinstall it, but it is still not working. Has anyone had a similar problem with it ? I am attaching a photo of error. --- ## [Boundaries of Maker edition license](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/boundaries-of-maker-edition-license/66170)
**Author:** [@khanley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/khanley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/boundaries-of-maker-edition-license/66170 "2022-11-08T15:41:50Z")
Personal use only, no commercial or revenue generating or sales demos purposes, for the most part seems pretty straightforward just want to make sure I’m not walking myself into trouble. So I make a personal project (th… --- ## [Connecting a microcontroller to Ignition over the web - MQTT maybe?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-a-microcontroller-to-ignition-over-the-web-mqtt-maybe/65856)
**Author:** [@aharris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aharris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-a-microcontroller-to-ignition-over-the-web-mqtt-maybe/65856 "2022-10-31T14:31:10Z")
In my day job I use Ignition and would like to use maker edition for personal ioT projects at home. I'm trying to figure out how I would run a server in one location and a particle photon microcontroller across the web. … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=6)