# Maker **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Node Red Vanilla MQTT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/node-red-vanilla-mqtt/49194)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/node-red-vanilla-mqtt/49194 "2021-07-26T17:11:23Z")
Hi, I have managed to successfully connect Node-Red to Ignition using the MQTT Distributor, Engine and using the Sparkplug node. I’d like to know if I can achieve the same using the vanilla MQTT nodes in Node-Red. I’v… --- ## [Label position in simple gauge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/label-position-in-simple-gauge/49075)
**Author:** [@edoardo.manzardo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/edoardo.manzardo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/label-position-in-simple-gauge/49075 "2021-07-26T07:28:31Z")
Hi, one question, is possible to change the position of label in component simple gauge? I want to put it in the center of gauge. --- ## [Transaction Group - Hour Meter Questions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-hour-meter-questions/48932)
**Author:** [@Nclear](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nclear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-hour-meter-questions/48932 "2021-07-18T20:28:51Z")
Hello, I have a transaction group that consists of two status bits, one will be used for the event counter and the other for the hour meter. The one thing I noticed was that while the hour meter is accumulating a new ro… --- ## [Incoming MQTT message tags right back out to out going PLC tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/incoming-mqtt-message-tags-right-back-out-to-out-going-plc-tags/48537)
**Author:** [@joev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/incoming-mqtt-message-tags-right-back-out-to-out-going-plc-tags/48537 "2021-07-06T18:53:52Z")
I have incoming Mqtt tags and I need to push them right back out to a PLC. Its got to be easy to do .But for the life of me I cant figure it out and I cant find info to do it. --- ## [Anyone using Cloud Hosted Databases?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-using-cloud-hosted-databases/48460)
**Author:** [@dsholt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dsholt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyone-using-cloud-hosted-databases/48460 "2021-07-02T14:48:45Z")
I’ve just started a maker edition for my home, but I’ve been designing in Ignition for 5 years now. I have a local instance of SQL running here at my house but was looking at potentially moving this to a cloud based serv… --- ## [Makers edge aarch64 install? Is there a dedicated image?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/makers-edge-aarch64-install-is-there-a-dedicated-image/48318)
**Author:** [@audio4hire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/audio4hire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/makers-edge-aarch64-install-is-there-a-dedicated-image/48318 "2021-06-30T23:02:50Z")
I have installed the only image of Edge, that I could locate on the site, on my RASPI4. I have tried to use one of my 2 remaining license on the version I downloaded with no luck. Is there a dedicated image for aarch64 M… --- ## [Installed Maker Edition and my Standard Ignition Gateway OPC UA Server status "faulted"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installed-maker-edition-and-my-standard-ignition-gateway-opc-ua-server-status-faulted/48034)
**Author:** [@nathangravelle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathangravelle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installed-maker-edition-and-my-standard-ignition-gateway-opc-ua-server-status-faulted/48034 "2021-06-21T23:15:27Z")
Actually both OPC UA Connections are showing as faulted in the Maker and Standard Gateways. I am assuming that this is due to some overlap between the two gateways. As a general note, the OPC UA gateway was working perf… --- ## [Help using runScript in Expression Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-using-runscript-in-expression-tag/47997)
**Author:** [@john.n.tunell](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.n.tunell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-using-runscript-in-expression-tag/47997 "2021-06-21T11:28:05Z")
I believe I’m following the examples in the manual correctly but I cant even get a simple example like the one depicted in the picture below to work. I have created a very simple script file called test. Within it, I ha… --- ## [Create instance of UDT Tag with Python?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-instance-of-udt-tag-with-python/38200)
**Author:** [@keithking05](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keithking05)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-instance-of-udt-tag-with-python/38200 "2021-06-15T19:23:53Z")
Is it possible to create an instance of a UDT tag with a script (python)? I’ve created a UDT in my Data Types folder, but when I try to copy the tag with system.tag.copy, it keeps putting it into the Data Types director… --- ## [\[Bug-2722\] Perspective App Login Banner Overlap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2722-perspective-app-login-banner-overlap/47384)
**Author:** [@matthew.ayre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matthew.ayre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-2722-perspective-app-login-banner-overlap/47384 "2021-06-03T16:28:40Z")
The ‘non-commercial use’ banner overlaps the ‘Exit Login’ button preventing it from working in Maker (not a massive issue as the close button appears at the top of the app anyway). This was seen on v8.1.5, app v0.98.0-7… --- ## [Docker Container Does Not Start](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-container-does-not-start/43915)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/docker-container-does-not-start/43915 "2021-05-27T02:41:45Z")
Hi, I’ve been using @kcollins1 Docker containers for a while, but after attempting to upgrade to 8.1.2, I cannot get it to start. The container remains in restarting state and I see this in the logs: Way down in th… --- ## [Launch Error Occurred](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-error-occurred/43807)
**Author:** [@jrd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jrd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/launch-error-occurred/43807 "2021-05-12T19:46:06Z")
Hi Running Windows 10 I have just downloaded Maker version and installed per instructions I then downloaded Designer Launcher When I try to launch the Designer I get Launch Error. It is trying to find file jvm.cfg … --- ## [Import System for Project Scripts in Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-system-for-project-scripts-in-perspective/46641)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-system-for-project-scripts-in-perspective/46641 "2021-05-12T19:33:05Z")
Total Perspective noob here, I finally got to mess around some last night for my home automation project. I wrote a project script ecobee.getTokens() which contains a tag reading line. When I tried to run the script fr… --- ## [Value Changed script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-changed-script/46535)
**Author:** [@Luc.Sieben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luc.Sieben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/value-changed-script/46535 "2021-05-10T14:34:14Z")
Hi all, I am trying to make a Value changed script for an alarm system. My goal is: When the alarm becomes active the lights must be switched off. This is what i have so far, but i am stuck here. Does anyone have… --- ## [How can I capture and use a value that is published from an ESP8266](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-capture-and-use-a-value-that-is-published-from-an-esp8266/46391)
**Author:** [@tyler.wiggins](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.wiggins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-capture-and-use-a-value-that-is-published-from-an-esp8266/46391 "2021-05-07T13:11:59Z")
I’m using an ESP8266 NodeMCU to control and monitor the status of my garage door. The NodeMCU publishes the door status every 20 seconds or on change of state. client.publish(“GARAGE/Door”, “GD\_OPEN”); I want to displa… --- ## [How Do I switch between Maker and Edge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-switch-between-maker-and-edge/46143)
**Author:** [@jakes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jakes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-switch-between-maker-and-edge/46143 "2021-05-05T22:52:14Z")
I would like to know how to switch between the 2. uninstalling to switch versions seems wrong. thanks --- ## [MQTT Publish Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-publish-error/46072)
**Author:** [@matthew.ayre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matthew.ayre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-publish-error/46072 "2021-05-05T19:26:28Z")
I am publishing to an MQTT device using system.cirruslink.engine.publish(). Everything works fine in terms of read/writes with the device. The issue I have is that I get the following error in the Gateway logs when runni… --- ## [Authentication using Badge feature](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/authentication-using-badge-feature/46024)
**Author:** [@mohammed.s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mohammed.s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/authentication-using-badge-feature/46024 "2021-04-27T07:00:19Z")
Hello all, I was working on Authentication feature and am unable to configure and even use badge feature, can anyone help me by guiding the usage step-by-step. Thank you. --- ## [Is it possible to hook up a basic wifi plug to ignition without using an API?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-hook-up-a-basic-wifi-plug-to-ignition-without-using-an-api/46001)
**Author:** [@robsingut](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/robsingut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-hook-up-a-basic-wifi-plug-to-ignition-without-using-an-api/46001 "2021-04-26T08:03:52Z")
If so, is there anything I need to look for as far as type of plug to buy, and what type of device connection to use? --- ## [Let us buy more licenses for Maker's Edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/let-us-buy-more-licenses-for-makers-edition/46010)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/let-us-buy-more-licenses-for-makers-edition/46010 "2021-04-25T21:20:19Z")
I have added a feature request to let us purchase more licenses for Maker’s Edition. I often could do with an HMI for the project I’m making and don’t want to have to either decommission a project I finished for its lic… --- ## [Maker Feature Requests](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-feature-requests/45997)
**Author:** [@matthew.ayre](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matthew.ayre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-feature-requests/45997 "2021-04-24T14:44:01Z")
How would IA like to handle feature requests specific to Maker edition. Is it best to use the Feedback area, or would is it best to keep it to the Maker forum here? --- ## [How to RPi.GPIO library to function with Ignition Maker Edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-rpi-gpio-library-to-function-with-ignition-maker-edition/43050)
**Author:** [@chigbee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chigbee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-rpi-gpio-library-to-function-with-ignition-maker-edition/43050 "2021-04-14T19:21:08Z")
Hello! First post here so feel free to give me some advice on relevant information needed… I’m currently running Ignition Maker Edition(8.1.1) on a Rasbperry Pi 4. I have been able to setup DBs, remote connect on my ne… --- ## [\[IGN-1825\] Remote Tag Provider with Maker Edition (Error: Server Error)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1825-remote-tag-provider-with-maker-edition-error-server-error/43172)
**Author:** [@adhiputra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adhiputra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ign-1825-remote-tag-provider-with-maker-edition-error-server-error/43172 "2021-04-13T05:40:30Z")
Hi, fellow Maker User, I just tried to make a small home project to connect 2 Ignition maker edition, the getaway network connection is confirmed OK but looks like I cannot get the remote tag provider from another maker… --- ## [Another Noob Question: Disable Tag History Programmatically, Project wide](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/another-noob-question-disable-tag-history-programmatically-project-wide/45480)
**Author:** [@S1ack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S1ack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/another-noob-question-disable-tag-history-programmatically-project-wide/45480 "2021-04-12T19:41:15Z")
I have an electric smoker controller application that is using Maker for a front end/historian. Within a UDT I have several tags with history enabled to a MariaDB on another computer. Ignition gateway is on my main PC, … --- ## [New OPC UA device not connecting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-opc-ua-device-not-connecting/45424)
**Author:** [@stephen.morley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stephen.morley)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-opc-ua-device-not-connecting/45424 "2021-04-10T13:51:56Z")
Hi guys, I’m hoping someone can help me. I’m trying to use ignition as part of a final year project for college and it involves adding a few devices such as pumps and tanks to a HMI for a demo. I’ve began by trying to … --- ## [How to get value from rpi into Igntion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-value-from-rpi-into-igntion/40374)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-value-from-rpi-into-igntion/40374 "2021-04-10T11:14:41Z")
I have an rpi and I’ve written a class and python code that will calculate instantaneous flow rate and log flow volumes to a sqlite database, upon getting a rising edge trigger from two flowmeters, where a pulse = 1L or … --- ## [University and Maker Edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/university-and-maker-edition/43879)
**Author:** [@RonB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RonB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/university-and-maker-edition/43879 "2021-04-09T12:46:52Z")
I’m just getting started with Ignition, so Hi to all. I’ve been going through the University courses, but I have found several differences with the content and what’s present in the Maker edition. The main issue being w… --- ## [GUI Design Questions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-design-questions/45325)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-design-questions/45325 "2021-04-07T20:35:36Z")
Hi all, currently trying to design my Display of Ignition for my project and I have some questions regarding the Design For the pages, is it possible to freely place components and embedded windows without rely in to … --- ## [Hardware Recommendations](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hardware-recommendations/45086)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hardware-recommendations/45086 "2021-04-03T05:10:31Z")
Any recommended hardware for a Maker gateway? I was thinking a RPi 4 8gb, but Im not sure it has enough horsepower. What is everyone else using? --- ## [Setting Alarms in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-alarms-in-ignition/45042)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-alarms-in-ignition/45042 "2021-04-01T07:04:37Z")
Hi all, I would like to ask, how do I configure alarms in Ignition and display it in the Alert Status Table from one of the Templates ? I tried configuring the tag but nothing pop ups The first image is the settings … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=9)