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## [Ignition Database Fault](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-database-fault/45206)

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**Author:** [@danblibby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danblibby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-database-fault/45206 "2021-04-02T13:19:05Z")

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Good morning, I am having a recurrent issue with Ignition & Microsoft SQL Database. The database connection will fault (Set up a connection alarm) and the historian will stop collecting data which results in flat line t…

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## [Colors in variables.css](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/colors-in-variables-css/45207)

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**Author:** [@dkyerger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkyerger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/colors-in-variables-css/45207 "2021-04-02T12:51:18Z")

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I’m creating some custom themes. While looking through the variables.css file, I see some variable definitions that reference another color definition in their comments. Most of these are never defined as actual variable…

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## [New tag type definition by my module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-tag-type-definition-by-my-module/16904)

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**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/new-tag-type-definition-by-my-module/16904 "2021-04-02T11:06:45Z")

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Hi, I would that my module adding a new tag type definition such as memory, exception or opc, and also add new data type like int, array, data set etc. Is it possible? Any Idea? Thanks

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## [\[Feature-537\] Color picker is too narrow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-537-color-picker-is-too-narrow/44557)

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**Author:** [@peter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-537-color-picker-is-too-narrow/44557 "2021-04-02T07:11:33Z")

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This is in 8.1.3 under Linux The color picker tool sizes itself to the minimum size need to contain the content in each tab, but that is so narrow that it makes it a pain to use if I want to select different modes of co…

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## [Alarm Text Translation to French](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-text-translation-to-french/45198)

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**Author:** [@ashok.naphde](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashok.naphde)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-text-translation-to-french/45198 "2021-04-02T06:14:03Z")

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Dear Experts, I have created project in English Language & I want to translate it in French. I created data type of 4 boolean tag to generate alarms. Given data type properties as bellow NAME Data …

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## [\[BUG\]Redundancy with Multiple Public Addresses](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-redundancy-with-multiple-public-addresses/45197)

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**Author:** [@yifan.jiang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yifan.jiang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-redundancy-with-multiple-public-addresses/45197 "2021-04-02T04:44:36Z")

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Hi I am currently using version 8.0.15. I am not sure whether the below behavior would be classified as a bug or feature request. Behavior Experienced: When multiple public addresses are entered into the Public Address…

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## [Java Heap Space error giving scattered screen on clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-heap-space-error-giving-scattered-screen-on-clients/45162)

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**Author:** [@Neha.kabra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neha.kabra)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-heap-space-error-giving-scattered-screen-on-clients/45162 "2021-04-02T04:33:02Z")

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Hello, please help me with below issue which gives me Java Heap Space error on line10 in below mentioned code. That results to window loading issue & scattered screen with so many screen hang issue for running clients. …

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## [\[FEATURE\] Perspective App - Pull in light sensor info](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-perspective-app-pull-in-light-sensor-info/45194)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-perspective-app-pull-in-light-sensor-info/45194 "2021-04-02T00:26:30Z")

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It would be cool to have the phone light sensor info so that we can auto switch between light/dark themes based on environment light levels. Is this possible to add?

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## [Need to send data scada ignition to another scada using OPC....?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-send-data-scada-ignition-to-another-scada-using-opc/45053)

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**Author:** [@allen.lapa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allen.lapa)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-to-send-data-scada-ignition-to-another-scada-using-opc/45053 "2021-04-01T23:07:48Z")

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Hi every one, how to configure opc ua of ignition to send data another SCADA. I need to read some values of ignition using opc client. How to do that?

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## [Scale-Out Architecture & HistoryManager Errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scale-out-architecture-historymanager-errors/45190)

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**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scale-out-architecture-historymanager-errors/45190 "2021-04-01T21:52:43Z")

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Hey folks, Ignition 8.1.2. I’m working with a client with scale out architecture. At the moment it’s just two servers, the tag server and the client server. The facility from 7.9.13 to 8.1.2 in early February and made …

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## [Best Way to Backup a Project Including Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-backup-a-project-including-tags/45189)

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**Author:** [@rrebro](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrebro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/best-way-to-backup-a-project-including-tags/45189 "2021-04-01T21:52:17Z")

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Typically my company will have us save a backup of whatever project we are working on on a daily basis. Pretty much in every project that we use ignition, it is a single project gateway. What is the best way to backup a …

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## [\[Bug-13964\]Simple SQL query to perspective Dropdown options](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13964-simple-sql-query-to-perspective-dropdown-options/25193)

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**Author:** [@jcaudle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcaudle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13964-simple-sql-query-to-perspective-dropdown-options/25193 "2021-04-01T21:25:40Z")

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I cannot seem to bind a SQL Query into the Perspective Dropdown, Props, Options. My error is “Objects Found, Array Expected.” I modified the query return to reflect the “Value”/“Label” headers but cannot get the option…

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## [Very strange tag writing issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/very-strange-tag-writing-issue/45187)

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**Author:** [@jcole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcole)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/very-strange-tag-writing-issue/45187 "2021-04-01T20:55:31Z")

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I have an Igntion 8.1.2 application that I have been starting up. I have had an issue that has popped up and I cannot figure out how to troubleshoot it. I created a boolean tag and then a button on a Vision screen to to…

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## [Jfree chart - click on rendered data point](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfree-chart-click-on-rendered-data-point/38066)

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**Author:** [@SaravanaKumar.S2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SaravanaKumar.S2)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jfree-chart-click-on-rendered-data-point/38066 "2021-03-20T15:31:52Z")

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Dear folks, I have a requirement as follows: When clicked on plotted data point, A popup should open for the user to tag that point with some comment. Also need to fetch details of that particular x,y co-ordinates to …

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## [Nested Coordinate Containers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-coordinate-containers/45177)

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**Author:** [@david.smith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.smith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nested-coordinate-containers/45177 "2021-04-01T17:49:03Z")

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I’m essentially trying to simulate a crane by using nested coordinate containers. Container A has an image depicting the bridge girder and moves on an X axis. Container B inside of Container A has an image depicting the …

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## [Oracle connection issue after upgrading Ignition 7.9.7 to v8.1.3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-connection-issue-after-upgrading-ignition-7-9-7-to-v8-1-3/45150)

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**Author:** [@kevin.deyoung](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevin.deyoung)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-connection-issue-after-upgrading-ignition-7-9-7-to-v8-1-3/45150 "2021-04-01T16:39:12Z")

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We recently upgraded Ignition from v7.9.7 to v8.1.3 and after that we have not been able to get a connection to an Oracle database that was working fine under v7.9.7. Are there any notable changes to be aware of or any k…

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## [Easy Chart - how to add offset (+5 or -5 offset ) to the tag i am drag and dropping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-how-to-add-offset-5-or-5-offset-to-the-tag-i-am-drag-and-dropping/45047)

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**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-how-to-add-offset-5-or-5-offset-to-the-tag-i-am-drag-and-dropping/45047 "2021-04-01T16:27:01Z")

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Hi, i have a easy chart. i am drag and dropping 2 tags both are showing values from 4.00 pm to 5.00pm i want second tag which i drag and dropped to show values from 4.10pm to 5.10PM (-5 and +5 offset ) please help me …

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## [Table's Customizer not agree with Attributes Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tables-customizer-not-agree-with-attributes-data/45174)

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**Author:** [@akettner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/akettner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tables-customizer-not-agree-with-attributes-data/45174 "2021-04-01T15:38:13Z")

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My issue is, the use can pick a product from a drop down, a dataset is built and put into a table with a hidden column to indicate the row item was found. I have background color map based on that found column and the f…

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## [Ignition 7.9 LDAPS How do I know if the Java keystore is the problem?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-ldaps-how-do-i-know-if-the-java-keystore-is-the-problem/45171)

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**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-7-9-ldaps-how-do-i-know-if-the-java-keystore-is-the-problem/45171 "2021-04-01T15:00:54Z")

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So I have been ok getting my newer 8.x Ignition instances setup on LDAPS. However getting my older 7.9 servers working is proving to be much more difficult. I did go through the excellent forum post here: I used the …

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## [Expression Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding/45067)

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**Author:** [@jwilliams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jwilliams)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-binding/45067 "2021-04-01T14:34:48Z")

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I’m using Ignitions built in expression binding tool to determine what color a box should be based on an if statement. The code I currently have is as follow but I cannot get it to work properly. IF({\[default\]CP01/VISIC…

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## [MS Power BI with Ignition Historina data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ms-power-bi-with-ignition-historina-data/17656)

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**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ms-power-bi-with-ignition-historina-data/17656 "2018-04-10T17:48:20Z")

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I am trying to get access to Ignition Historian data to create some dashboard on PowerBi Tools . the problem which i faced i found historised data but without tag name or tag path on Tag id . is there any way except tra…

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## [Deadlock client designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deadlock-client-designer/45164)

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**Author:** [@damien.boissat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/damien.boissat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deadlock-client-designer/45164 "2021-04-01T12:44:37Z")

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Hello, I don’t know if this is the proper channel but I would like to report a deadlock, the dump is attached. Same deadlock in 8.1.1 and 8.1.3 deadlock.txt (93.3 KB) part of interest is: Found one Java-level deadlo…

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## [Tag Browser doesn't show any device or OPC UA server in 8.1.4rc1 for new project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browser-doesnt-show-any-device-or-opc-ua-server-in-8-1-4rc1-for-new-project/45159)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browser-doesnt-show-any-device-or-opc-ua-server-in-8-1-4rc1-for-new-project/45159 "2021-04-01T12:13:02Z")

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Hi After I install the 8.1.4rc1 and want to start with a new project the Tag Browser doesn’t show any device or OPC UA server in Tag Creator. Even I can’t add any tag, and selecting the new Tag by right-clicking in the…

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## [How to refresh Power Table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-refresh-power-table/45126)

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**Author:** [@hewking32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hewking32)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-refresh-power-table/45126 "2021-04-01T10:10:19Z")

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Hi All I wonder what might be the reason that power table does not refresh after selecting a row and deleting the entry? The only way to refresh table is to change screens which is not good. I have my own project but d…

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## [Create Tooltip in Persepcive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-tooltip-in-persepcive/43912)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-tooltip-in-persepcive/43912 "2021-04-01T08:55:45Z")

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Hi, I try to create a tooltip in perspective by using @mraybourn, Adhoc Chart. padding: 8px; background-color: #000000B5; font-weight: 400; position: absolute; white-space: nowrap; font-size: 14px; z-index: 1; mar…

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## [Report Viewer Component for Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-component-for-perspective/31733)

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**Author:** [@jball](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jball)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-viewer-component-for-perspective/31733 "2021-04-01T08:36:41Z")

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Report Viewer Component This component will be added in an upcoming nightly build. Embedding reports from the Reporting Module in views is now possible with the addition of this component. As long as the Reporting Modu…

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## [Setting Alarms in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-alarms-in-ignition/45042)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [Use of SDK in Maker Edition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-of-sdk-in-maker-edition/36130)

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**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")

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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

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## [\[BUG\] 8.1.4-rc1 Mouse cursor out of synch with scrollbar position when dragging](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8-1-4-rc1-mouse-cursor-out-of-synch-with-scrollbar-position-when-dragging/45154)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8-1-4-rc1-mouse-cursor-out-of-synch-with-scrollbar-position-when-dragging/45154 "2021-04-01T01:27:50Z")

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## [Ignition Network Interface Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-network-interface-binding/44986)

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**Author:** [@yifan.jiang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yifan.jiang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-network-interface-binding/44986 "2021-04-01T00:54:48Z")

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Hi All, I have some questions about the network interface binding in Ignition, especially around redundancy. So, Assume we have 4 subnets on the gateway, all subnets will have clients connects to the ignition gateway. T…

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