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## [Show/hide the docked window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-hide-the-docked-window/31858)

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**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-hide-the-docked-window/31858 "2020-06-10T23:18:15Z")

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How can i hide and show the docked window with a button, or control element? thanks you.

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## [Multi-state indicator + Quality indicator?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-state-indicator-quality-indicator/35505)

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**Author:** [@jeran.cadorette](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeran.cadorette)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-state-indicator-quality-indicator/35505 "2020-06-10T22:31:52Z")

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I have Multi-state indicators setup… 0=Green 1=Red But I’m also needing to change color for bad tag quality, say gray. How do I make this happen? I keep poking around and I’ve been unsuccessful. A bad/offline tag will…

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## [Once a Month Bug - Reporting with SQL](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/once-a-month-bug-reporting-with-sql/35509)

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**Author:** [@kzenner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kzenner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/once-a-month-bug-reporting-with-sql/35509 "2020-06-10T19:28:04Z")

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I have scripting in my project to generate daily reports based on hour of the day. Every day at 1 am the report generates and most of the time it works like it’s intended to. Except on the first day of every month… I was…

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## [Upgrade Issues 7.9.12 to 7.9.14](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-issues-7-9-12-to-7-9-14/35085)

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**Author:** [@pgmo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pgmo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrade-issues-7-9-12-to-7-9-14/35085 "2020-06-10T18:42:01Z")

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I’m just upgrading a project from version 7.9.12 to 7.9.14 and I’m facing the following 2 problems: one page is populated with a Template repeater. Inside each single template variables are assigned to components throu…

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## [\[Bug-16627\]Ignition 8.0.13 - Perspective Style Classes not correctly applied to some input fields](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16627-ignition-8-0-13-perspective-style-classes-not-correctly-applied-to-some-input-fields/35472)

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**Author:** [@luc.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/luc.martin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16627-ignition-8-0-13-perspective-style-classes-not-correctly-applied-to-some-input-fields/35472 "2020-06-10T17:05:54Z")

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After updating to 8.0.13 I have lost control on background style of inputs boxes (text, numeric, dropdown…) Before in 8.0.12 I was able to use background style on enabled/disabled control. Now with 8.0.13 i’m unable …

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## [Multi monitor support using UltraView Desktop Manager](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-monitor-support-using-ultraview-desktop-manager/35507)

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**Author:** [@franklepkowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/franklepkowski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-monitor-support-using-ultraview-desktop-manager/35507 "2020-06-10T15:35:11Z")

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Has anyone setup a vision client using a 4k display with UltraView Desktop Manager? Wondering if Ignition will play nice with this or not. Thanks, Frank

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## [8.0.13 : tag permissions issue after upgrade from 8.0.12](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-13-tag-permissions-issue-after-upgrade-from-8-0-12/35457)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-0-13-tag-permissions-issue-after-upgrade-from-8-0-12/35457 "2020-06-10T15:26:35Z")

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I’ve upgraded a gateway from Ignition 8.0.12 to 8.0.13 when I write to the tag, in the tag browser, the designer freeze I have the following error in the gateway: My user source for a vision projet is a database us…

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## [Table Text Vanishing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-text-vanishing/35506)

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**Author:** [@Alexander41](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Alexander41)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-text-vanishing/35506 "2020-06-10T15:12:06Z")

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I recently switched over to version 8 of Ignition and have encountered a bug. When using the touchscreen keypad to edit values in a table, the text in the table becomes invisible. The data is still there, but all text …

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## [Ignition edge - raspberry pi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-raspberry-pi/35488)

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**Author:** [@mcallister.krohne](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcallister.krohne)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-raspberry-pi/35488 "2020-06-10T13:32:43Z")

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Hi guys, So I recently installed ignition edge on a raspberry pi. After completing the installation I was able to run ignition and open it in the browser. For some reason it just no longer runs. The browser does not op…

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## [Ignition will track changes made to the Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-will-track-changes-made-to-the-designer/26585)

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**Author:** [@ngchonghan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ngchonghan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-will-track-changes-made-to-the-designer/26585 "2020-06-10T13:18:52Z")

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Hi , The below reference from the user manual on the audit profile stated that changes in the designer can be tracked as audit project events. I have tried to remove some of the components in the designer but it doe…

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## [Custom Method from Expression (runScript()) in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-from-expression-runscript-in-perspective/35491)

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**Author:** [@kyle.tansill](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kyle.tansill)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/custom-method-from-expression-runscript-in-perspective/35491 "2020-06-10T13:01:05Z")

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I have a custom method on a table component called populate(), the script runs fine from an event script but when calling it in an expression binding on the same component I am getting Error\_ExpressionEval. The method ta…

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## [PLCs / tags associated with projects](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plcs-tags-associated-with-projects/35456)

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**Author:** [@christopher.berg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.berg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/plcs-tags-associated-with-projects/35456 "2020-06-10T12:41:03Z")

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Is there a way to quickly determine what tags on a server are being used by a specific project? We’re planning to migrate to Ignition 8 and we’re trying to assess the needs of each project on a given server. WE want to d…

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## [Ignition Project Layout](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-project-layout/35490)

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**Author:** [@cegge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cegge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-project-layout/35490 "2020-06-10T12:34:06Z")

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Hello, I am new to Ignition and so is our company. I would really like to get as many of your thoughts as possible on your general structure of a large (3 sites) Ignition layout. Right now I am creating a new Database Sc…

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## [Is it possible to get the tag path from a binding using a Python script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-the-tag-path-from-a-binding-using-a-python-script/35463)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-the-tag-path-from-a-binding-using-a-python-script/35463 "2020-06-10T12:23:01Z")

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I’m developing in Perspective module (avoiding confusion on response) I’m trying to track the last user that adjusted the value of a setpoint using a numeric input control that is bidirectionally bound to a tag. I adde…

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## [Alarm Status Table localisation Activ Time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-localisation-activ-time/35485)

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**Author:** [@tgrob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tgrob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-status-table-localisation-activ-time/35485 "2020-06-10T10:27:55Z")

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How can i change the format of the date time in the Alarm Status table to local standards?

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## [Modal windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modal-windows/651)

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**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modal-windows/651 "2019-05-17T07:15:14Z")

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Is it possible to make a FactoryPMI window modal? I am using a small window as a popup with further controls on it - for example when a user clicks on a tank, they are given the option to set the temperature up or down. …

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## [Setting up OPC connection to Siemens Sinumerik 840D control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-opc-connection-to-siemens-sinumerik-840d-control/29799)

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**Author:** [@B\_Graham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/B_Graham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-up-opc-connection-to-siemens-sinumerik-840d-control/29799 "2020-06-10T07:32:02Z")

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Setting up OPC UA connection to a Siemens Sinumerik 840D control. I have the agent configured and can browse tags. I am wanting to understand some of the attributes that are not available to me. Anyone have any experien…

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## [Help with Language switching](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-language-switching/9089)

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**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-language-switching/9089 "2020-06-10T05:28:51Z")

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Converting a standard application we have for CIP monitoring. Need to make it localized for Quebec based installs, and am using language switching in V7.7. is there any way to access the text in Titled Borders? …

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## [system.util.jsonDecode error not caught by try/except in gateway script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-jsondecode-error-not-caught-by-try-except-in-gateway-script/35474)

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**Author:** [@jimschaefer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jimschaefer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-util-jsondecode-error-not-caught-by-try-except-in-gateway-script/35474 "2020-06-09T22:03:24Z")

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When I get an error in the system.util.jsonDecode function running in a global script the error appears in the diagnostic log on the web interface (http://localhost:8088/main/web/status/diag.logviewer?5) and the script …

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## [\[Bug-11810\]Perspective Popup closing on its own - bug?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11810-perspective-popup-closing-on-its-own-bug/32306)

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**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11810-perspective-popup-closing-on-its-own-bug/32306 "2020-06-09T23:52:36Z")

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Running 8.0.8 Opening a popup with this command: position={'top':'0.5%','height':'99%','width':'98%'} system.perspective.openPopup("RSE","RecipeBuilder/Popups/RecipeStepEdit",showCloseIcon=False,modal=True,position=po…

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## [Client Tag Color Bindings](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-tag-color-bindings/35144)

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**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-tag-color-bindings/35144 "2020-06-09T23:25:56Z")

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I’m running into a bit of a mental block with using client tags to hold colors that are then used throughout the vision windows/templates. On initial client startup I get the same issue as others have pointed out here w…

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## [Template Canvas - Template Parameter/Layout Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-template-parameter-layout-issue/35342)

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**Author:** [@kgamble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kgamble)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-template-parameter-layout-issue/35342 "2020-06-09T22:56:02Z")

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I am definitely a Perspective guy and am having some issues with Vision’s template canvas. I need to dynamically change the height of the embedded template when I change its parameter, but I am unable to: Change the h…

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## [Trick to cluttering in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trick-to-cluttering-in-perspective/35271)

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**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trick-to-cluttering-in-perspective/35271 "2020-06-09T20:12:14Z")

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Hi, I’d like to share a trick to implement some sort of simple cluttering effect in Perspective. As it shown in above the root container of your view should has a zoom property under style. The value of this proper…

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## [queryTagBrowser from a second datasource](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytagbrowser-from-a-second-datasource/35469)

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**Author:** [@danFromNj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danFromNj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/querytagbrowser-from-a-second-datasource/35469 "2020-06-09T19:06:25Z")

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I have an Ignition server that has multiple projects. The projects all share the same realtime tag provider. However, there are multiple historical providers. One of the projects is used to trend utility usage over ti…

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## [Ignition app on older android handheld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-app-on-older-android-handheld/35465)

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**Author:** [@mquinn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mquinn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-app-on-older-android-handheld/35465 "2020-06-09T17:21:01Z")

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I’m trying to get the Ignition Perspective app to work on an old Android 6.0 handheld barcode scanner. The app installs from the play store just fine but when I go to open any project it hangs on the spinning logo. It …

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## [Ignition Ucanaccess 5.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-ucanaccess-5-0/35462)

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**Author:** [@jesus.gaxiola](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jesus.gaxiola)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-ucanaccess-5-0/35462 "2020-06-09T16:05:32Z")

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Hi all I tried to query a MSAccess database and read that UCanAccess makes the trick… well as Ignition does not support third party codes I did not asked. our company has a MSDatabase with forms and queries to record s…

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## [Alarm Journal Table :: component error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-table-component-error/35460)

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**Author:** [@beaudoin.stephane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/beaudoin.stephane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-journal-table-component-error/35460 "2020-06-09T15:33:25Z")

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Hi, I am using an Alarm Journal Table well configured with the database. The first time data load with filters enabled All is working well. If I remove manually all filters then add an active filter, the component crash.…

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## [Upgraded Application AtomicTag error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgraded-application-atomictag-error/35455)

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**Author:** [@scoakley](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scoakley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgraded-application-atomictag-error/35455 "2020-06-09T14:58:02Z")

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I have a backup of an old Ignition project (and gateway) which was running on a PC that died. The version of ignition that was running is unknown, but we know it was installed 10 years ago. I’m planning to replace the PC…

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## [Reboot/shutdown client from script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reboot-shutdown-client-from-script/35369)

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**Author:** [@cbiela](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbiela)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reboot-shutdown-client-from-script/35369 "2020-06-09T12:34:24Z")

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Architecture: Server is running Debian 10, all clients are running debian/raspbian. All clients have server(s)’ public key in their ssh authorized\_keys file. I’d like to be able to call a OS shell script on the gatewa…

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## [Ignition 8 Adding Pipelines to Alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-adding-pipelines-to-alarms/32392)

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**Author:** [@sarah.rappaport](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sarah.rappaport)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-adding-pipelines-to-alarms/32392 "2020-06-09T12:17:58Z")

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Hi! I’m trying to figure out how add pipelines to my alarms in Ignition 8. I’ve configured a pipeline and tested it, and it works. Following the guideline from: Alarm Notification - Ignition User Manual 8.0 - Ignition D…

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