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**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-tag-paths-for-historical-and-realtime-tags/41331 "2020-12-09T08:16:39Z")
After upgrading from V7 to 8.1, some of my templates are not working any more. The tag path differs for realtime and historical: Realtime: \[prov\]path/to/tag Historical: \[prov/gateway:prov\]path/to/tag In older Ignition… --- ## [Help please: Unsigned module uploaded, but not running](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-please-unsigned-module-uploaded-but-not-running/41063)
**Author:** [@libojiang8584](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/libojiang8584)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-please-unsigned-module-uploaded-but-not-running/41063 "2020-12-09T04:58:34Z")
Hello: I am using Linux OS and Ignition 8.1. I just uploaded a 3rd party unsigned module. but state is “loaded” but not “Running” could anybody please help with this? Thank you very much. --- ## [Perspective view Id's - to be unique or not to be?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-ids-to-be-unique-or-not-to-be/41240)
**Author:** [@iamthebull](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iamthebull)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-ids-to-be-unique-or-not-to-be/41240 "2020-12-08T23:51:22Z")
On the Perspective Component Methods page it instructs that "All instances of a View will have the same ID." Is this the same id used in system.perspective.openPopup(id)? Because here it suggests that this id will… --- ## [Sort columns on filtered table dataset?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-columns-on-filtered-table-dataset/36549)
**Author:** [@kirsten.chambers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kirsten.chambers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-columns-on-filtered-table-dataset/36549 "2020-12-08T22:20:51Z")
When using the Perspective table’s filter, clicking on column headers to sort by ascending/descending does not work. For example: Default (and in ascending order): When set to descending, it remains the same: Is t… --- ## [Modbus TCP swap bytes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-swap-bytes/25009)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-swap-bytes/25009 "2020-12-08T21:02:06Z")
I’m using Ignition 7.9.9 and I have a Modbus TCP device that holds a 16 bit INT in HR2. I know that the value in HR2 should be -32768 or 0000000000000001 in binary. However in Ignition I’m getting 128 or 00000001000000… --- ## [Device connection-modbus:how to set the time interval for issuing the request](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-modbus-how-to-set-the-time-interval-for-issuing-the-request/39561)
**Author:** [@huangbin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/huangbin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/device-connection-modbus-how-to-set-the-time-interval-for-issuing-the-request/39561 "2020-12-08T20:53:46Z")
Because of the data traffic limit, I want to change the time interval between sending the data request, but I don’t see the setting option in the setting bar. How should I set it? --- ## [TreeListView Component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/treelistview-component/41309)
**Author:** [@roland.scheuer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roland.scheuer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/treelistview-component/41309 "2020-12-08T20:27:34Z")
Hi All, im searching for a “TreeListView”, i know something like this from a long time ago :slight\_smile: https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/3225/TreeListView Also the “Tag Browser” doest what i want to have :wink: … --- ## [Expression Tags Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tags-help/41294)
**Author:** [@Isaac.Davis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Isaac.Davis)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-tags-help/41294 "2020-12-08T20:18:50Z")
I am having trouble creating an expression tag. I have a pump that I need to look at a few tags that if it faults it will blink red. How do I write my expression tag so that if any one of the tags become true it will fau… --- ## [\[Feature-13764\] \[perspective\] add nullFormat options to table column properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13764-perspective-add-nullformat-options-to-table-column-properties/23665)
**Author:** [@BumbleBeeTuna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BumbleBeeTuna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-13764-perspective-add-nullformat-options-to-table-column-properties/23665 "2020-12-08T20:05:42Z")
If a table returns null data from let’s say an outer join query it would be nice to format the null like in the reporting module. table.props.column.nullFormat or even a table.props.nullFormat to apply across all column… --- ## [Problem installing client on a mac pc \[SOLVED\]](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-installing-client-on-a-mac-pc-solved/41268)
**Author:** [@yehet73190](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yehet73190)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-installing-client-on-a-mac-pc-solved/41268 "2020-12-08T20:04:51Z")
Hi, we’re trying to install a client on a mac pc but we are running into this issue. Do we need an older version of java to install it? The ignition client we’re trying to install is using a 7.8 version We’re trying t… --- ## [Pixelated Image in Button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pixelated-image-in-button/41305)
**Author:** [@zacht](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacht)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pixelated-image-in-button/41305 "2020-12-08T17:54:26Z")
I made an icon in Inkscape and saved it as an SVG (24px x 24px). It uses a path to define the geometry, and if I open it in a web browser I can scale in without seeing pixelation. When I put the same image into Image Man… --- ## [How ignition historian daylight saving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-ignition-historian-daylight-saving/41298)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-ignition-historian-daylight-saving/41298 "2020-12-08T16:07:28Z")
Hello, I’d like to know what is proper way to handle daylight saving when we have GPS time server with ignition. The GPS server automaticaly the time for daylight saving in gateway OS. This cause some overlap to older… --- ## [Perspective DateTime Picker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-datetime-picker/41300)
**Author:** [@valerie.garciakutlu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/valerie.garciakutlu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-datetime-picker/41300 "2020-12-08T16:03:11Z")
Hello. I am a new user to Ignition and with Perspective. I am having trouble with the DateTime picker. This form will be used for maintenance rounds, they will enter time click “Save and Continue” go to another page and … --- ## [How to check for sound output device](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-for-sound-output-device/26482)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-check-for-sound-output-device/26482 "2020-12-08T15:49:30Z")
When the audio player attempts to play a sound on a client with no audio output device, Ignition throws this error: Details: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: No line matching interface Clip supporting format PCM\_S… --- ## [Touchscreen Keyboard Input Script Parameters](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-keyboard-input-script-parameters/41266)
**Author:** [@lewis.webb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lewis.webb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/touchscreen-keyboard-input-script-parameters/41266 "2020-12-08T15:26:10Z")
I’m looking for an example of correct syntax to specify “initial text”, “font size”, and “password mode” when using this function: system.gui.showTouchscreenKeyboard(initialText \[, fontSize\] \[, passwordMode\]) Parameter… --- ## [Tags writing and reading in a script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-writing-and-reading-in-a-script/34611)
**Author:** [@NII](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NII)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-writing-and-reading-in-a-script/34611 "2020-12-08T14:49:34Z")
If I have a series of system.tag.writeBlocking and/or system.tag.readBlocking in a script, does the function blocks the execution of the script until it completes the current write? In reading, will it hang if it cannot… --- ## [How to Copy-Paste Values of StringArray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-values-of-stringarray/41292)
**Author:** [@mlindstrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlindstrom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-values-of-stringarray/41292 "2020-12-08T14:18:15Z")
I have a StringArray of length \[42\], but it can be much longer. Is there an easy way to copy-paste all the values of this tag at once? I want to paste the values into Notepad or another external text editor for reference… --- ## [Perspective Pie Chart - Changing tooltip content and text color](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pie-chart-changing-tooltip-content-and-text-color/27412)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pie-chart-changing-tooltip-content-and-text-color/27412 "2020-12-08T13:29:24Z")
Hey, Is there a way to change the tooltip content in the Perspective pie chart? I have some additional information that I’d like to display when the user hovers over a slice. Also, the text color style property doesn’t… --- ## [Perspective Binding configuration IF statement not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-binding-configuration-if-statement-not-working/41280)
**Author:** [@seanbuckley2698](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/seanbuckley2698)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-binding-configuration-if-statement-not-working/41280 "2020-12-08T11:42:09Z")
Hi, I have 3 user roles( administrator, users, member ), this code is behind the binding of a visible property of a label which says “Users”, “Administrator” or “Member” based on what you are logged in as. I want the lab… --- ## [Historian On change mode doesn't work correctly in discrete deadband style](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-on-change-mode-doesnt-work-correctly-in-discrete-deadband-style/41275)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historian-on-change-mode-doesnt-work-correctly-in-discrete-deadband-style/41275 "2020-12-08T09:32:06Z")
Hi, I setup a history for some coordinate tags with following setting: Deadband Style: Discrete Sample mode: On change Min Time between Sample: 5 secs The tag will receive from GPS device every 3 to 4 sec and tags … --- ## [Power Chart not working for tags from DB Table Historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-not-working-for-tags-from-db-table-historian/40581)
**Author:** [@gahinz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gahinz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-chart-not-working-for-tags-from-db-table-historian/40581 "2020-12-08T07:34:25Z")
I created a new Historical Tag Provider of the type DB Table Historian however, right now I am not able to display them in the power chart for some reason. --- ## [How to sort Alarm Status Table by purely 'Active Time' only?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-sort-alarm-status-table-by-purely-active-time-only/41285)
**Author:** [@yin.cheng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/yin.cheng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-sort-alarm-status-table-by-purely-active-time-only/41285 "2020-12-08T02:31:00Z")
Hi All, i'm using Edge 8.0.16 In my configuration, i have put the Sort Order to 'Time' with Sort Oldest First being disabled. However, the alarms are still not listed by the active time, which i am confused. I saw … --- ## [Integrating ignition with Siemens MindSphere MQTT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-ignition-with-siemens-mindsphere-mqtt/41281)
**Author:** [@michael2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/integrating-ignition-with-siemens-mindsphere-mqtt/41281 "2020-12-08T01:37:31Z")
Currently looking at getting a S7-1200 talking to ignition over MQTT. Would be interested in hearing if anyone else has gone down this path already and any issues they had. Don’t have the hardware yet so I can’t do any t… --- ## [State based template swapping](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/state-based-template-swapping/41283)
**Author:** [@sathianandan.dharmas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sathianandan.dharmas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/state-based-template-swapping/41283 "2020-12-08T00:12:59Z")
Hi All, I want to swap between two identical (in size) templates based on states (custom property on the main window). Which option would you suggest? Create a template on the main window and swap between the two thr… --- ## [Trouble running system.device.refreshBrowse Throws: ignition.gateway.opcua.server.DriverAdapter with modifiers "private"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-running-system-device-refreshbrowse-throws-ignition-gateway-opcua-server-driveradapter-with-modifiers-private/41282)
**Author:** [@wking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trouble-running-system-device-refreshbrowse-throws-ignition-gateway-opcua-server-driveradapter-with-modifiers-private/41282 "2020-12-07T22:19:02Z")
Works from console but not the perspective client? Error running action 'dom.onClick' on Page/Embedded/Deviceview@P+RQwagbc$0:0:0/root/FlexContainer/FlexContainer\_2/Icon: Traceback (most recent call last): File "\ **Author:** [@mokam](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mokam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/history-tag-no-polling-the-table/41279 "2020-12-07T21:55:22Z") Hi, I did migration of ignition from to 7.6 to 8.0.16. But having issues with the Tag history. I have values recorded of tag but I’m not able to see it. It polling only to values. I got some issues with the trend… --- ## [Host server went down, logs full of these two errors once server was running](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/host-server-went-down-logs-full-of-these-two-errors-once-server-was-running/31485)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/host-server-went-down-logs-full-of-these-two-errors-once-server-was-running/31485 "2020-12-07T21:22:38Z")
Below are the log messages that are generated every couple seconds. Any ideas? Gateway is acting normal despite the logs. v7.9.12 Config 20Jan2020 22:06:24 Error storing tag values. simpleorm.utils.SException$Error:… --- ## [Template "Caching"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-caching/41273)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-caching/41273 "2020-12-07T20:36:26Z")
We have a binding on a template for Template Path, which changes the path depending on the properties passed in to a parameterized popup window. If we edit and save a template in the designer, the template displayed in t… --- ## [Perspective App for Android not compatible? Missing cellular device?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-for-android-not-compatible-missing-cellular-device/41245)
**Author:** [@PAYERNAN](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PAYERNAN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-app-for-android-not-compatible-missing-cellular-device/41245 "2020-12-07T20:34:30Z")
Hi, I am getting a problem with the Honeywell CK-65 Android computer/Barcode scanner. trying to find and install Perspective Client for Android. Google play says my device is not compatible… It is running Version Androi… --- ## [Warm redundancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warm-redundancy/40786)
**Author:** [@jramirez3](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jramirez3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/warm-redundancy/40786 "2020-12-07T20:25:08Z")
When redundancy is set to warm it is like it is active, with the exception of logging data or writing to devices, allowing for faster fail-over. Does it run gateway and tag change scripts? [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1255) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1257)