# Maker **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/maker/14.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Use of SDK in Maker Edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-sdk-in-maker-edition/36130)
**Author:** [@avogler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/avogler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-sdk-in-maker-edition/36130 "2021-04-01T05:16:24Z")
Can I use the SDK in the maker edition? I am new to Ignition and the SDK. I wanna write a standalone Java program which can read/write tags of an Ignition Gateway… regards Andy --- ## [Reports - Read Tag properties such as engineering units](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-read-tag-properties-such-as-engineering-units/45006)
**Author:** [@davidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davidt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reports-read-tag-properties-such-as-engineering-units/45006 "2021-03-29T18:57:22Z")
Hi All, I have created a tag historian query and added some historical tags. How are tag properties accessed in reports such e.g. engineering units. On the ‘Design’ tab under ‘Data Sources’ the ‘engineering units’ are n… --- ## [Maker Score Board](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-score-board/43981)
**Author:** [@matthew.roberts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/matthew.roberts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-score-board/43981 "2021-03-24T23:59:17Z")
Hi Our local Basketball club want to replace there old score boards with TV’s. Has any one done a score board in maker that could help me get started. Was thinking Raspberry Pi but have never used one. --- ## [Perspective Project on not restarting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-project-on-not-restarting/44833)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-project-on-not-restarting/44833 "2021-03-24T05:12:16Z")
Hi all, I am why is the Client view not seeing the changes made on the Designer ? From the Client Perspective: On the Designer: So far it’s the only page that is affected by not updating when I make any changes,… --- ## [Using 3rd-party java python libraries](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-3rd-party-java-python-libraries/44738)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-3rd-party-java-python-libraries/44738 "2021-03-23T05:34:41Z")
Hi all, I would like to ask how do I add and use 3rd-party java python libraries in Ignition in the scripting window. I would like to use Datamelt because of the array feature it has similar to Numpy using jnumeric Cod… --- ## [MQTT Engine module JSON payload parse error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-module-json-payload-parse-error/44692)
**Author:** [@oscar.salcedo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oscar.salcedo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mqtt-engine-module-json-payload-parse-error/44692 "2021-03-19T20:44:34Z")
Ignition Maker Edition Version: 8.1.2 (b2021020311) MQTT Engine Module 4.0.6 (b2020111920) Mosquitto 2.0.7 I am having an issue reporting certain topics via MQTT Engine into Ignition. I am running a mosquitto broker a… --- ## [A very noob question: Designer Tag Browser, Tag Data Type:](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-very-noob-question-designer-tag-browser-tag-data-type/44703)
**Author:** [@S1ack](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/S1ack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-very-noob-question-designer-tag-browser-tag-data-type/44703 "2021-03-19T20:26:26Z")
Apologies if this the wrong place - first post here. First fiddling with maker edition (not that I have experience with any other version). I setup gateway with a modbustcp device connection to an Adam 6017 server (whi… --- ## [Node Red Tag Write](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/node-red-tag-write/37795)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/node-red-tag-write/37795 "2021-03-17T15:23:21Z")
Hi, I can successfully read tags from Ignition into Node Red and also write static values, but I don’t know how to write the msg.payload to an Ignition tag. If I do this, it works: I would like to write the msg.pa… --- ## [Interacting with desktop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/interacting-with-desktop/44443)
**Author:** [@shaun](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shaun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/interacting-with-desktop/44443 "2021-03-15T18:34:25Z")
Please help! I’m having trouble and starting to think it’s just not possible with Windows 10! I’m trying to execute programs on my desktop (maker server installed on my laptop). It woks in the designer since I’m running… --- ## [Dynamic Image using Perspective Image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-using-perspective-image/44288)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-image-using-perspective-image/44288 "2021-03-10T13:17:57Z")
Hi all, I was wondering if it’s possible for Ignition to actually process values from a database and then rendering it into a colour thermal image like this from MATLAB. I unfortunately have to read data from a MySQL Da… --- ## [BAOS 777 KNX interface - Web service data to Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/baos-777-knx-interface-web-service-data-to-tags/44186)
**Author:** [@Happ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Happ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/baos-777-knx-interface-web-service-data-to-tags/44186 "2021-03-06T20:39:51Z")
Hi, Im quite newbie with Ignition but I want to use Maker for my home automation system UI. My system has this BAOS 777 KNX-eth gateway. It has web service where you can Get or Set values from/to KNX bus. Example: http… --- ## [Table and DataTime Conversion](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-and-datatime-conversion/43714)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-and-datatime-conversion/43714 "2021-02-25T16:21:03Z")
Hi all, I am currently new to Ignition and using it to read data from a database (MySQL PHP MariaDB) for a School Project Currently, I have managed to come up with a simple Query to get the data as shown From the Ta… --- ## [Getting Precise data of HH:MM:SS on X Axis from XY Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-precise-data-of-hhss-on-x-axis-from-xy-chart/43768)
**Author:** [@e0310912](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/e0310912)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-precise-data-of-hhss-on-x-axis-from-xy-chart/43768 "2021-02-24T05:03:27Z")
Hi all, I was wondering how do I actually get the X-Indicator to show the precise time at the point where my cursor is marked in the solid arrow ? I notice that the values have been altered to show only the exact HH:MM … --- ## ['Demo Expired' on Historical Provider](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/demo-expired-on-historical-provider/43696)
**Author:** [@sumit.birla](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sumit.birla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/demo-expired-on-historical-provider/43696 "2021-02-23T04:32:26Z")
I am running Ignition Maker Edition version: 8.1.2 (b2021020311). I have added a MariaDB database connection which is in Valid state. However, under Tags -\> Historical Providers, this database connection has Errored … --- ## [QNAP Linux Station](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qnap-linux-station/42897)
**Author:** [@cegge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cegge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/qnap-linux-station/42897 "2021-02-17T23:34:37Z")
For some reason my Maker license won’t activate anymore in the Linux Station ubuntu instance i have. Any idea why? Tried creating a new license. Seems to go active for about a second and then say invalid. --- ## [Free database for Maker, what do you use](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/free-database-for-maker-what-do-you-use/36754)
**Author:** [@joe.miller](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joe.miller)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/free-database-for-maker-what-do-you-use/36754 "2021-02-16T14:00:12Z")
I need to decide on the type of database I am going to use. I am familiar with Microsoft SQL and use that at work. Is MySQL free? Is there something better out there that anyone recomends I look into? Thanks in advan… --- ## [Siemens S7-1200 OPC Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-1200-opc-help/39139)
**Author:** [@hinton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hinton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-1200-opc-help/39139 "2021-02-08T21:28:29Z")
Hey everyone, first post, so thanks for the help. I am following the manual for adding a Siemens OPC driver and cannot get the tags to communicate. The PLC OPC driver is connected. I have double-checked the address strin… --- ## [Using the ignition login but also allowing users to make their accounts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-ignition-login-but-also-allowing-users-to-make-their-accounts/42882)
**Author:** [@seanbuckley2698](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/seanbuckley2698)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-the-ignition-login-but-also-allowing-users-to-make-their-accounts/42882 "2021-02-08T15:49:42Z")
Hello, I am using the template login that ignition provides, but I also want to let the user create their own accounts instead of having to create them in the gateway. Currently I am writing into the auto users db tabl… --- ## [Perspective app on IPhone running Nvidia deepstream using ignition maker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-on-iphone-running-nvidia-deepstream-using-ignition-maker/42790)
**Author:** [@joev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-on-iphone-running-nvidia-deepstream-using-ignition-maker/42790 "2021-02-02T22:55:10Z")
Here is a perspective app that besides running on PC can also run on my Iphone using Nvidia deepstream running on Nvidia Xavier NX --- ## [Use Gradient for Simple Gauge Component?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-gradient-for-simple-gauge-component/41674)
**Author:** [@sungkhum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sungkhum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-gradient-for-simple-gauge-component/41674 "2021-02-01T17:49:20Z")
Is there a way to use a gradient on the arc of a simple gauge? I’d like it to go from blue to red (cold to hot). I tried setting the background but that caused an error. linear-gradient(to right, #1d66ff, #ff5858) --- ## [HTTP Get Function Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/http-get-function-help/36363)
**Author:** [@Kuskah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kuskah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/http-get-function-help/36363 "2021-02-01T13:57:54Z")
So I am trying to use the system.net.httpGet function to return the saftware version of my IP camera(s). I keep getting a 401 error response and am uncertain as to why. url = "http://IPAddressofCamera/cgi-bin/magicBox.… --- ## [Remote Web Access via Ignition Perspective App - Ignition Maker 8.0.14](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-web-access-via-ignition-perspective-app-ignition-maker-8-0-14/37096)
**Author:** [@davidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davidt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/remote-web-access-via-ignition-perspective-app-ignition-maker-8-0-14/37096 "2020-09-11T12:32:26Z")
Hi All, I can get access to ignition via the App over my home wifi but not from my public ip address (ISP static IP). I have added port forwarding for 8088 to my router but the app is not connecting. Is there an additio… --- ## [Designer Will Not Connect](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-will-not-connect/42728)
**Author:** [@irljohnson2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/irljohnson2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-will-not-connect/42728 "2021-01-29T03:27:17Z")
Ignition service is running, when Designer is launched it does not connect. Canceling connect causes the Designer app to close, can not check settings. Second day of trying. --- ## [Using Ignition Maker and Nvidia Deepstream to monitor up to 80 items](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ignition-maker-and-nvidia-deepstream-to-monitor-up-to-80-items/42551)
**Author:** [@joev](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-ignition-maker-and-nvidia-deepstream-to-monitor-up-to-80-items/42551 "2021-01-23T20:39:27Z")
Here is a ignition maker app that uses nvidia deepstream to allow you to select a item out a list of 80 items to monitor. --- ## [Tag Historian Licence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-licence/42388)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-historian-licence/42388 "2021-01-22T09:50:46Z")
Hi, I often get licence issues after a power failure. A module restart fixes the issues. The latest instance was the Tag Historian: Cannot store history data to 'Historian', the store is not currently licensed for the… --- ## [Maker Edition Designer Login](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-edition-designer-login/42308)
**Author:** [@swellington](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/swellington)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-edition-designer-login/42308 "2021-01-15T19:01:30Z")
When I try to start Designer I get this login screen but it doesn’t recognize the primary account login credentials that I used to get this far. How do I create credentials that Designer recognizes to get into designer? … --- ## [Jetson Nano and designerlauncher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jetson-nano-and-designerlauncher/42215)
**Author:** [@xavier.abaziou](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/xavier.abaziou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jetson-nano-and-designerlauncher/42215 "2021-01-13T17:39:33Z")
Hello, I’ve installed Ignition Maker Edition (8.1.1 Aarch64 bit version) on a jetson nano. Is it possible to run the designerlauncher on the nano? I tried to launch but nothing appends (no error message neither) --- ## [encodings.CodecRegistryError (attempt to get data from weather station via API)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/encodings-codecregistryerror-attempt-to-get-data-from-weather-station-via-api/40546)
**Author:** [@kb5won](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kb5won)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/encodings-codecregistryerror-attempt-to-get-data-from-weather-station-via-api/40546 "2021-01-08T15:29:31Z")
I’ve installed the API helper functions provided by the weather station I’m trying to connect to. I did this using ‘pip install ambient\_api==1.5.1’ and creating a symlink from …/ignition/user-lib/pylib/site-packages to … --- ## [Maker License Inactive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-license-inactive/36183)
**Author:** [@JPijnappels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JPijnappels)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/maker-license-inactive/36183 "2021-01-04T15:23:03Z")
After entering my License key (xxxx-yyyy) and generated token the license sequence starts with 'pending’but after a few seconds it tells me that it’s ‘inactive’ and that its ‘unable to activate’ the license aslo a messag… --- ## [Easiest way to keep container square as it resizes?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easiest-way-to-keep-container-square-as-it-resizes/41776)
**Author:** [@sungkhum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sungkhum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easiest-way-to-keep-container-square-as-it-resizes/41776 "2021-01-02T15:57:17Z")
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