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## [Cannot sent email alarm notification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-sent-email-alarm-notification/33954)

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**Author:** [@avg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/avg)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-sent-email-alarm-notification/33954 "2020-07-02T17:54:17Z")

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I can’t send email alarm notifications. Notification profile is configured like that. I’m using Google smtp server. In Google account, external aplications access is enabled. Log diagnostic is this one: Is the…

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## [Import pandas for scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-pandas-for-scripting/36293)

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**Author:** [@tecnoeletronic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tecnoeletronic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-pandas-for-scripting/36293 "2020-07-02T17:52:56Z")

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Hi, I would like to use pandas libs in my ignition scripts. Using pip command I downloaded pandas and its dependencies and all requirements are satisfied (for Python 2.7). Using python script (outside ignition) i can u…

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## [Different permissions values somehow?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-permissions-values-somehow/36309)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-permissions-values-somehow/36309 "2020-07-02T17:37:07Z")

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I have a part of my application that makes a PDF, saves it the gateway C drive, and then moves it to a network drive. This was working up until today - last night our VMs all restarted due to a windows update and I guess…

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## [Vision Client Troubleshooting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-troubleshooting/36306)

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**Author:** [@john.ackley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.ackley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-client-troubleshooting/36306 "2020-07-02T17:32:07Z")

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I am troubleshooting a vision client. One of my components has the pic below in the upper left corner of the component. Where can I find documentation to tell me what this means? The component looks fine in the designer.…

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## ['This report has no parameters configured' in new created report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/this-report-has-no-parameters-configured-in-new-created-report/36295)

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**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/this-report-has-no-parameters-configured-in-new-created-report/36295 "2020-07-02T17:31:18Z")

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Hello, i created a new report in 8.0.14 (trial version). The report has three parameters, preview works as expected. But all options under ‘Schedule’ are greyed out and i get the message ‘This report has no parameters …

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## [Gateway Error - Memory Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-error-memory-problem/36300)

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**Author:** [@rjmah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rjmah)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-error-memory-problem/36300 "2020-07-02T15:51:27Z")

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I just started a Amazon AWS free 30 trial and thought I’d try Ignition Maker on it. I used the AWS Lightsail with LAMP since I figured I could save the MySQL install step. Starting the Gateway gave an unusual error: ja…

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## [Ignition 8 Tag Editor - Some Flaws in Design?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-tag-editor-some-flaws-in-design/36249)

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**Author:** [@FrankP](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/FrankP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-tag-editor-some-flaws-in-design/36249 "2020-07-02T15:25:12Z")

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First time migrating some tags into Ignition 8 and create some new ones. Trying to edit tags with opc paths that use params. Was really fast and easy in Ignition 7.9. Is an absolute chore to do 8.0? Does anyone else thi…

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## [Ignition Maker Edition Video](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-maker-edition-video/35955)

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**Author:** [@nathan.boeger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nathan.boeger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-maker-edition-video/35955 "2020-07-02T15:10:55Z")

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Short video - Ignition Maker Edition introduction from Ignition Community Live Episode 10. Great intro and Travis’ killer home automation system.

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## [Tag writing from numeric field value using button](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-writing-from-numeric-field-value-using-button/36204)

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**Author:** [@trishadx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trishadx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-writing-from-numeric-field-value-using-button/36204 "2020-07-02T14:49:13Z")

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Hi guys, wondering if anyone could point me in the correct direction for this script. I have a numeric field for a motor speed and an “Apply” button that takes the value of this field and drops it into a tag. Which work…

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## [Error when building perspective module on Windows: Certificate has expired](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-building-perspective-module-on-windows-certificate-has-expired/36270)

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**Author:** [@elliot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/elliot)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-building-perspective-module-on-windows-certificate-has-expired/36270 "2020-07-02T14:46:32Z")

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Hi all, So I’m trying to build my company’s module, and it seems to be working on my boss’ machine, but can’t get it working on mine. I was able to build some of the examples on github. The issue I’m running into is as…

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## [Dynamic go back button Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-go-back-button-perspective/34348)

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**Author:** [@rrijkers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrijkers)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-go-back-button-perspective/34348 "2020-07-02T14:25:59Z")

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Hi, I am new to Ignition and the scripting in this program. I have a “go back” button in my dockview and i want to make it go back to the previous view. All my views are in the same page. So i know what view i want t…

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## [Tag.datatype - How to compare the dataType property of the Tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-datatype-how-to-compare-the-datatype-property-of-the-tag/33745)

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**Author:** [@kaushik.shah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaushik.shah)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-datatype-how-to-compare-the-datatype-property-of-the-tag/33745 "2020-07-02T13:55:15Z")

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I am trying to write the blank values to the Tag depending on the type of Tag. For example, ’ ’ if String, 0 if Int, etc… I am using browseTags to get the tag datatype as below - Here, the question is how do I compa…

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## [DNP3 configuration (query control)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-configuration-query-control/36289)

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**Author:** [@chanakya](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chanakya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dnp3-configuration-query-control/36289 "2020-07-02T11:19:04Z")

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Hi Team, I am using DNP3 slave devices to communicate with ignition 8.0.14. These DNP3 slave devices can provide response only on integrity poll (Class 0123) query. But ignition DNP module generates integrity poll with …

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## [What is the syntax to edit a Power table's 'Table customizer' values from a script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-syntax-to-edit-a-power-tables-table-customizer-values-from-a-script/36266)

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**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-is-the-syntax-to-edit-a-power-tables-table-customizer-values-from-a-script/36266 "2020-07-02T02:11:05Z")

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What is the syntax to edit a Power table’s ‘Table customizer’ values from a script? Example(s): Header, Hide?, Editable, Sortable, etc are all possible values that can be edited. My problem is when I go to copy the dat…

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## [Fixed Size Overlay in Coordinate Container](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fixed-size-overlay-in-coordinate-container/36154)

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**Author:** [@m.boog](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.boog)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fixed-size-overlay-in-coordinate-container/36154 "2020-07-02T01:39:16Z")

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I am working in Perspective, version 8.0.12. I am adding a ‘Download Data’ image to all of the tables in my project, and the tables need to fill the space available within their container. I’d like to have the image ove…

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## [Alarm notification pipeline Calculated Roster, referencing tag within](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipeline-calculated-roster-referencing-tag-within/36265)

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**Author:** [@ijustdunnoaname1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ijustdunnoaname1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-notification-pipeline-calculated-roster-referencing-tag-within/36265 "2020-07-02T00:04:55Z")

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I’m running a SQL query inside of a Calculated alarm notification roster and I have everything working properly EXCEPT I can only get it to work if I use an actual integer where “udt parameter here” is specified below. d…

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## [User Source and security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-source-and-security/36275)

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**Author:** [@philippeg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/philippeg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-source-and-security/36275 "2020-07-02T00:02:14Z")

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Hello I’m new to Ignition, I worked for 27 years for another package manufacturer (Profixxxx I will not name) . I’m starting with ignition and took the training on the University, but I have a question. I have a project…

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## [\[Feature-14838\] Capture perspective scripting errors from project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14838-capture-perspective-scripting-errors-from-project/36271)

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**Author:** [@jpark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jpark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14838-capture-perspective-scripting-errors-from-project/36271 "2020-07-01T22:39:56Z")

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A lot of times when scripting in Perspective, I have some kind of error or typo that prevents the script from running (usually on a button click). I have to log into the gateway status screen to see if there are any erro…

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## [Perspective binding executing two times consecutively](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-binding-executing-two-times-consecutively/36197)

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**Author:** [@maja](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/maja)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-binding-executing-two-times-consecutively/36197 "2020-07-01T22:27:42Z")

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I have a view and a custom variable which value I am updating by binding, expression with a tag value, and then script. What I notice. My tag value is updating one every 5 minutes (dataset tag) and binding on custom var…

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## [isAlarmActiveFiltered() not detecting shelved alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/isalarmactivefiltered-not-detecting-shelved-alarms/36061)

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**Author:** [@Cory.grube](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Cory.grube)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/isalarmactivefiltered-not-detecting-shelved-alarms/36061 "2020-07-01T22:03:33Z")

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(Version 8.0.13) I’m trying to use alarm-based visibility animations to show different symbols when different priority alarms are active or shelved. I configured two alarms on a single tag for ease of testing. I use coa…

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## [IA Account Usage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ia-account-usage/36260)

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**Author:** [@koryk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/koryk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ia-account-usage/36260 "2020-07-01T18:06:05Z")

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Is it recommended to create a new personal IA account for Maker so that it is independent of a company account, or does it matter? Thanks!

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## [Creating an event that occurs 3 times a day](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-an-event-that-occurs-3-times-a-day/36254)

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**Author:** [@bpaugh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bpaugh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-an-event-that-occurs-3-times-a-day/36254 "2020-07-01T18:01:23Z")

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I am trying to create a log and need to have a id# increase by one every 9 hours. I have searched the web and forums, and have come up empty. I do not even know where to begin at this point. Any help pointing me in th…

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## [Basic Easy Chart parameterization question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-easy-chart-parameterization-question/36251)

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**Author:** [@scott\_federowicz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_federowicz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basic-easy-chart-parameterization-question/36251 "2020-07-01T16:31:16Z")

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Hello. Is there a cleaner way to do this?: I have an Easy chart on a popup window to look at the data associated with a UDT. The Easy Chart has six data points that it looks at. The way I have gotten it to work is th…

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## [NumericEntryField Confirm](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numericentryfield-confirm/36200)

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**Author:** [@cwells](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cwells)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numericentryfield-confirm/36200 "2020-07-01T15:50:29Z")

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I am currently working on using Perspective for a mobile app. My current goal is to have a “Confirm” prompt appear after a user enters in a new value for a field. Since I am sure the fancy “thought balloon” for the One-S…

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## [7.9 Get list of all template paths in a project (global or otherwise)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-get-list-of-all-template-paths-in-a-project-global-or-otherwise/36233)

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**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-get-list-of-all-template-paths-in-a-project-global-or-otherwise/36233 "2020-07-01T14:41:30Z")

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I’m trying to produce a list of all templates in a project (including the global project), which there isn’t a python function for, so I’ve found the resources within the config.idb: However, their full path doesn’t …

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## [Memory tags performance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tags-performance/36244)

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**Author:** [@ignaciorostagno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ignaciorostagno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tags-performance/36244 "2020-07-01T14:12:54Z")

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Hi All, I’m having high I/O usage while I’m writing memory tags. I am running Ignition 8.0.10 on linux (Centos 8.2.2004) inside a VirtualBox VM. I have 1000 memory tags being written every second with a new value and i…

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## [Sparkline Data Starting with Null](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sparkline-data-starting-with-null/36246)

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**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sparkline-data-starting-with-null/36246 "2020-07-01T13:47:24Z")

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Hi, I have Sparklines displaying a quick overview of time series data. This works well, except when the data starts with null. See example below: If you change the first value to a valid number, such as 0, there spa…

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## [Persistence of data in global dictionary?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/persistence-of-data-in-global-dictionary/36237)

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**Author:** [@nok](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nok)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/persistence-of-data-in-global-dictionary/36237 "2020-07-01T12:56:17Z")

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Hi all I have an Ignition Edge 8.0.14 licensed with the Compute module. Thus I have Gateway Event Scripts. In the scope of these scripts it appears that all data in the global dictionary (as retrieved by system.util.ge…

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## [Sort the table header in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-the-table-header-in-perspective/36057)

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**Author:** [@rodolfobravogarcia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rodolfobravogarcia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sort-the-table-header-in-perspective/36057 "2020-07-01T11:00:09Z")

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Hello community I have a problem and I can’t find the solution it is the head of a table in perspective I cannot fit them as I want they are ordered according to the data from smallest to largest my question is is the…

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## [Vision Mobile Keyboard Isn't Working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-mobile-keyboard-isnt-working/27404)

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**Author:** [@andytimc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andytimc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-mobile-keyboard-isnt-working/27404 "2020-07-01T07:35:30Z")

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Currently we can’t make the switch to Ignition 8 because we are in a production environment and we have yet to be able to re-create the vision projects in perspective. However I am having a lot of problems with the Visio…

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