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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-material-io-icons-not-showing-up-in-edge-browser/37934 "2020-08-24T16:06:32Z")
v8.0.15 I accidentally opened Perspective up in Edge instead of Chrome but I noticed that Icons don’t appear to be working in Edge. Comparison below Edge vs Chrome. These are the properties set for the button: --- ## [Dropdown alignment changes based on searchable property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-alignment-changes-based-on-searchable-property/38023)
**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-alignment-changes-based-on-searchable-property/38023 "2020-08-24T15:56:44Z")
After the update that changed the themeing/UI look, the dropdown component has a styling issue where if it is searchable, the text is aligned to the right, while if it is not searchable, the text is aligned left as expec… --- ## [Viewing Component Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/viewing-component-tags/38014)
**Author:** [@ahawes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ahawes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/viewing-component-tags/38014 "2020-08-24T15:26:27Z")
Team, I am new in using Ignition and am trying to create a few Dashboards. Question, is there a way for me to see what is bound to a root container, charts, or templates? I am coping some items from our main team to m… --- ## [Image Management Tool](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-management-tool/37558)
**Author:** [@mcgheeiv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcgheeiv)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/image-management-tool/37558 "2020-08-24T15:22:18Z")
Does anyone have an example of using the Image Management Tool to upload images from a client? Currently using version 7.9. I found the post below, but have not been even close to successful in getting it to work. \[http… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] How to get a unique list from a bigger list of lists based on 1 criteria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-how-to-get-a-unique-list-from-a-bigger-list-of-lists-based-on-1-criteria/37987)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-how-to-get-a-unique-list-from-a-bigger-list-of-lists-based-on-1-criteria/37987 "2020-08-24T15:06:38Z")
Good evening, I have an m by n table with a column called p. How can I get all 1 row per unique p value into a new table i by j? Example: a b c p d 1 2 1 1 'aab' 1 … --- ## [Button component style Border with default "Other Border"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-component-style-border-with-default-other-border/37986)
**Author:** [@mlindstrom](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mlindstrom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/button-component-style-border-with-default-other-border/37986 "2020-08-24T14:31:46Z")
I want to style a button border where my custom Boolean property causes the border to look like the normal default “Other Border” when false, and a “Line Border” when True. Is there any way to do this? Currently when I … --- ## [Capture JythonExecException in script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/capture-jythonexecexception-in-script/37225)
**Author:** [@andrew.brauer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrew.brauer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/capture-jythonexecexception-in-script/37225 "2020-08-24T13:01:16Z")
I can't seem to figure out how to capture a Jython Exception in a try...except. I have tried this format and it works for capturing database exceptions. import java.lang.Exception try: # something something somethin… --- ## [Tag browser drag and drop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browser-drag-and-drop/38006)
**Author:** [@superman8118](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/superman8118)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-browser-drag-and-drop/38006 "2020-08-23T22:18:28Z")
hello iam upgrade ignition to 8.0.15 i have problem in tag browser when i choose browser opc server the tag menu are hide i need to drag and drop folder from opc to tag folder in the igntion 8.0.15 this is not appear … --- ## [Can't select input fields on a popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-select-input-fields-on-a-popup/38000)
**Author:** [@bebel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bebel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-select-input-fields-on-a-popup/38000 "2020-08-23T22:19:20Z")
v8.0.14 I am using one of the Perspective templates. I have created a popup view which is opened by clicking a button on one of the pages. When I try to edit any of the test or numeric entry fields I cannot properly sel… --- ## [Perspective: Slider component slower to load than others](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-slider-component-slower-to-load-than-others/38002)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-slider-component-slower-to-load-than-others/38002 "2020-08-23T21:38:20Z")
v8.0.15 I’ve noticed that the slider component is often slower to load than other components. Also, what is the overlay that it shows up in the video? I couldn’t find find it in the user manual, only those for Vision. … --- ## [Perspective: sendMessage to all open clients?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-sendmessage-to-all-open-clients/38003)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-sendmessage-to-all-open-clients/38003 "2020-08-23T14:31:25Z")
v8.0.15 Can I call system.perspective.sendMessage within a tag change script to send a message to all client message handlers? I have a View that shows a list (View Canvas) of active tags; inactive tags are not shown. … --- ## [Home Automation and Dashboards](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-automation-and-dashboards/37801)
**Author:** [@jdrichards70](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jdrichards70)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-automation-and-dashboards/37801 "2020-08-23T00:17:09Z")
I’m a little shocked there hasn’t been more enthusiasm for creating API’s and dashboards using Ignition to connect to established home automation systems. Maybe everyone is working in silos and not posting their progres… --- ## [Perspective: Setting property to dictionary in script appends rather than replaces](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-setting-property-to-dictionary-in-script-appends-rather-than-replaces/37994)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-setting-property-to-dictionary-in-script-appends-rather-than-replaces/37994 "2020-08-22T13:55:24Z")
v8.0.15 Update: I found some strange behaviour in the tagBrowse function I’m using which looks to be the cause… still looking… I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong, but these lines are appending the dictionary i’v… --- ## [Exchange Challenge - Win fame and glory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exchange-challenge-win-fame-and-glory/37443)
**Author:** [@Kevin.McClusky](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.McClusky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exchange-challenge-win-fame-and-glory/37443 "2020-08-22T13:30:51Z")
Hey folks, we wanted to let you know about the Exchange Challenge, in case you hadn’t seen it in our news feeds. We’re running a contest for ICC 2020 through Aug 31st, selecting the top 3 winners, and will be featuring … --- ## [Data pruning when no partitioning is configured](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-pruning-when-no-partitioning-is-configured/37936)
**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-pruning-when-no-partitioning-is-configured/37936 "2020-08-22T10:20:41Z")
In one of my projects I’ve enabled no Data partitioning. Nontheless I need Data pruning. In the hints for Data pruning I read: Am I right if I say that in my case, i.e. without any partitioning enabled, I will have no… --- ## [JmenuItem Tooltip missing in V8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jmenuitem-tooltip-missing-in-v8/37990)
**Author:** [@Obs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Obs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/jmenuitem-tooltip-missing-in-v8/37990 "2020-08-22T04:42:38Z")
Hey Guys, I migrated a project from V7.9.10 to V8.0.10 and found that the Tooltips I was showing when using the system.gui.createPopupMenu and formatting the menuitems are no longer working. Code below. Not sure if thi… --- ## [\[Bug-14855\]Reordering Menu Items Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14855-reordering-menu-items-bug/37982)
**Author:** [@brad.barbin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brad.barbin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14855-reordering-menu-items-bug/37982 "2020-08-21T22:48:37Z")
8.0.15 When reordering MenuTree items with expressions for the label text, the expressions don’t reorder, but everything else does. How to reproduce: Create a menu item with expressions for each item\[i\].label.text Dr… --- ## [Browsing file paths in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browsing-file-paths-in-perspective/37977)
**Author:** [@roger\_larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roger_larson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/browsing-file-paths-in-perspective/37977 "2020-08-21T18:03:33Z")
Hi everyone, Is it possible to browse local/gateway file paths in perspective? I know system.file does not work, and we don’t need to upload or import files, just need to locate the files and retrieve their file paths w… --- ## [Date Time and Locale with SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-time-and-locale-with-sql/37980)
**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/date-time-and-locale-with-sql/37980 "2020-08-21T18:02:57Z")
EDIT : It works when I try with prepUpdate as below, from java.util import Calendar query = "UPDATE myTable SET date\_created = ? WHERE id = 1" arg = \[cal.getTime()\] system.db.runUpdateQuery(query, arg) But, still looki… --- ## [Ignition 8.0.12 - RunScript with string arg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-12-runscript-with-string-arg/37979)
**Author:** [@vrautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vrautomation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-12-runscript-with-string-arg/37979 "2020-08-21T17:31:24Z")
I have a simple script used to ping a device: I’m calling the script from an expression tag: The problem is the runScript does not send the arguments. Only the defaut value is used. If I remove the default value, … --- ## [\[Bug-12359\] Change color of vision progress bar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12359-change-color-of-vision-progress-bar/21932)
**Author:** [@Sam.Bartlett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Sam.Bartlett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12359-change-color-of-vision-progress-bar/21932 "2020-08-21T16:46:16Z")
I’m looking to change the value color on a vision progress bar. In v7.x this would be through the foreground color property on the component. In v8 the foreground color changes the percentage text color, with background … --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective Icons dont render on Edge in 8.0.15](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-icons-dont-render-on-edge-in-8-0-15/37976)
**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-icons-dont-render-on-edge-in-8-0-15/37976 "2020-08-21T15:30:03Z")
When using an Icon either in a button, or just an icon on the page. I have found that they dont seem to render on Microsoft Edge. When the icons are in a button, it also changes the button to render the default backgrou… --- ## [\[Feature\]Lock column from scrolling in Table component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-lock-column-from-scrolling-in-table-component/20296)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-lock-column-from-scrolling-in-table-component/20296 "2020-08-21T15:14:25Z")
Will the table component in perspective have the ability to lock columns from scrolling left and right? That would be a nice feature to have, especially for mobile viewing. We often have a column with a device name on th… --- ## [Siemens S7-300 Password Protected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-300-password-protected/37971)
**Author:** [@imadudin.ala](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/imadudin.ala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-s7-300-password-protected/37971 "2020-08-21T15:08:39Z")
Hy, i have a project that there is no way i can access the PLC program in S7-300, can Ignition still connect to password protected S7-300 and read the tags by following the user manual? --- ## [Result code: \[Bad\_NotWritable\] The access level does not allow writing to the Node](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/result-code-bad-notwritable-the-access-level-does-not-allow-writing-to-the-node/37969)
**Author:** [@pdc5067](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdc5067)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/result-code-bad-notwritable-the-access-level-does-not-allow-writing-to-the-node/37969 "2020-08-21T06:36:26Z")
I cant seem to figure out why I am not able to write BACK to the PLC from Ignition. All of my settings are ReadWrite. When I try to change a boolean tag called “NewSort” from the Designer I get the following in the desig… --- ## [Get Alarm Counter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-alarm-counter/37810)
**Author:** [@cedric.banchet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cedric.banchet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-alarm-counter/37810 "2020-08-21T03:17:35Z")
Hello, I want to retrieve the number of alarms displayed in my filtered alarm banner on a start date and end date. Is this possible? Thanks --- ## [\[BUG\] Perspective: Error on Icon image.icon.color property not highlighting in error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-error-on-icon-image-icon-color-property-not-highlighting-in-error/37966)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-perspective-error-on-icon-image-icon-color-property-not-highlighting-in-error/37966 "2020-08-21T03:03:07Z")
v8.0.15 The only binding on the component which is on the image.icon.color has an issue, however there’s no indication that it’s the culprit. If I had many other bindings, it would take a bit to find. --- ## [Perspective: Navigation View set to cover but pushing header](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-navigation-view-set-to-cover-but-pushing-header/37960)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-navigation-view-set-to-cover-but-pushing-header/37960 "2020-08-21T01:06:12Z")
v8.0.15 I have a header and navigation view configured for north and west respectively, with the nav set to onDemand and Cover: However this is what it does: It covers the main View, but pushes the header. Have I… --- ## [8.0.15 UDT Parameters Reference Parameters in same UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-15-udt-parameters-reference-parameters-in-same-udt/37341)
**Author:** [@michael2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-15-udt-parameters-reference-parameters-in-same-udt/37341 "2020-08-21T00:48:11Z")
I’ve recently upgraded to 8.0.15 and my UDT parameters don’t seem to be working as they did before. I have a UDT which is nested within another UDT, which references parameters in the parent UDT. After upgrading to 8.… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Perspective: Add option to add missing param properties to Embedded Views, Components, etc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-perspective-add-option-to-add-missing-param-properties-to-embedded-views-components-etc/37963)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-perspective-add-option-to-add-missing-param-properties-to-embedded-views-components-etc/37963 "2020-08-21T00:07:14Z")
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