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**Author:** [@SteveE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SteveE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-hda-scripting/32921 "2020-03-11T19:37:36Z")
I’m struggling a bit here with a disconnect between documentation and real life… I’m trying to read raw values from an OPC-HDA historical source using scripting so I can translate the values into an external SQL table I… --- ## [Using Scripting resources within Alarm Notification Pipeline not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-scripting-resources-within-alarm-notification-pipeline-not-working/33011)
**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-scripting-resources-within-alarm-notification-pipeline-not-working/33011 "2020-03-11T19:37:25Z")
I have a Script block and I’m trying to call a function defined in another Script. However, each time I call it I get: NameError: global name 'MyScript' is not defined Or if I try to import MyScript inside of the alarm… --- ## [OPC-UA Write to Arrays](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-write-to-arrays/33020)
**Author:** [@Shindig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shindig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-write-to-arrays/33020 "2020-03-11T19:34:12Z")
Hi I have multiple arrays coming across from a Unitronics PLC via OPC server and can read each element of the arrays but am having an issue writing back to the arrays in the PLC. These arrays are in the format of: Tag… --- ## [Vision 8.0.9 Tag Writing Buffering Commands](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-8-0-9-tag-writing-buffering-commands/33008)
**Author:** [@kwingert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kwingert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-8-0-9-tag-writing-buffering-commands/33008 "2020-03-11T18:36:41Z")
Using Jython I've been able to check if a button is pressed. I have a timer component that checks every 250ms to see if the button is pressed. Every 250ms the actionPerformed scripts run, checking if the button is presse… --- ## [Update date and time when time change in OS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-date-and-time-when-time-change-in-os/33022)
**Author:** [@atoutautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/atoutautomation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-date-and-time-when-time-change-in-os/33022 "2020-03-11T18:28:43Z")
Hello I’m a beginner. Before add a topic, i’ve searched in the documentation and forum without find a solution. i’m working on Windows 7 with ignition version 8.0.9 I wrote {\[System\]Gateway/CurrentDateTime.value} in e… --- ## [Legends in Time series chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/legends-in-time-series-chart/32942)
**Author:** [@swox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/swox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/legends-in-time-series-chart/32942 "2020-03-11T17:44:36Z")
Since version 8.06 it’s possible to display legends for the different series. But how is the names of the sets in the series determined? In my chart they turn up as “Col 1, Col 2…”. Is this the column names/headers in t… --- ## [Collapse Tree View Items via Scripting?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/collapse-tree-view-items-via-scripting/9226)
**Author:** [@Paullys50](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paullys50)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/collapse-tree-view-items-via-scripting/9226 "2020-03-11T17:19:20Z")
Is this possible? I have a recipe system that is using the tree view for organization, anytime I load a new recipe I would like to collapse the tree view so it's obvious something has changed. Granted I'll probably sho… --- ## [Table virtualization speed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-virtualization-speed/33012)
**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-virtualization-speed/33012 "2020-03-11T16:34:50Z")
Ignition 8.0.10-rc1 Cloud based Linux gateway Issue: When using table virtualization, the time it takes to build a small table (10x6 dataset) is significantly increased. Without virtualization: less than a second. With… --- ## [\[BUG-16136\] DateTime Input Value Display](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16136-datetime-input-value-display/32881)
**Author:** [@jryan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jryan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16136-datetime-input-value-display/32881 "2020-03-11T15:28:59Z")
Unexpected Behaviors DateTime input component is displaying initial binding value and not updating. Expected Behavior DateTime input would show the “Value” or “Formatted Value” property on the component. Steps to Exp… --- ## [Dropdown Autocomplete](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-autocomplete/29292)
**Author:** [@karolld](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karolld)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dropdown-autocomplete/29292 "2020-03-11T15:23:00Z")
Is there a way to implement dropdown autocomplete or search functionality within the vision module? I see this feature has been added to perspective modules (Example 2) https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC80/… --- ## [Neumeric text field does not write value into plc via popup window via indirect addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/neumeric-text-field-does-not-write-value-into-plc-via-popup-window-via-indirect-addressing/32998)
**Author:** [@rrajatrcs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrajatrcs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/neumeric-text-field-does-not-write-value-into-plc-via-popup-window-via-indirect-addressing/32998 "2020-03-11T14:04:36Z")
i have rockwell controllogix plc while writing data into analog addon via popups it will not happen, but if i write value in tag directly in main windows it will sucessfully write value into tag in analog addon --- ## [Uptime, downtime, changeover dairy working plant](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uptime-downtime-changeover-dairy-working-plant/32882)
**Author:** [@aubin.proyectos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aubin.proyectos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uptime-downtime-changeover-dairy-working-plant/32882 "2020-03-11T12:19:57Z")
Hello all. I am new using Ignition software. The task that I have to do is to report the time worked, the dead time, the time of changes through a bit of the S7 300 PLC. I already have in my project connection to the PL… --- ## [Reference Tag Parent folder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-tag-parent-folder/32996)
**Author:** [@joostjojo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/joostjojo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-tag-parent-folder/32996 "2020-03-11T10:45:06Z")
Hi, I have a UDT which may contain tags from either a Siemens plc or a Allen bradley. The udt structure is as follows: UDT +OPC (Folder) +Siemens (Folder) +localtohmi (Folder) -Testinfolder (OPC tag) +Allen bradl… --- ## [Vision: EasyChart not showing trend data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-easychart-not-showing-trend-data/28763)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-easychart-not-showing-trend-data/28763 "2019-11-04T06:10:07Z")
v7.9.12 I’m trying to view historised tags’ trend data in an easy chart, however I can’t seem to see any data - for any of my tags. I’ve confirmed that tag history is being stored in the database tables, and recently. … --- ## [Perspective is getting laggy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-is-getting-laggy/32847)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-is-getting-laggy/32847 "2020-03-10T20:53:12Z")
Hello I try to replicate one of my old project in perspective which is P&ID diagram. It include about 30 embedded view of object like pump, valve, pipe, pipe 90, PT,… The main problem is the screen is get laggy in des… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] What is the best way to run a script after a database table has been updated?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-what-is-the-best-way-to-run-a-script-after-a-database-table-has-been-updated/32987)
**Author:** [@bmeyers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmeyers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solved-what-is-the-best-way-to-run-a-script-after-a-database-table-has-been-updated/32987 "2020-03-10T20:31:39Z")
I have a database table as follows: TableName RFID1 (varchar) RFID2 (varchar) UniquePK (bigint) Every once in a while this database table will get a new row added to it and that row will always have the largest UniqueP… --- ## [How to remove an instance of flex repeater on button click?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-an-instance-of-flex-repeater-on-button-click/32977)
**Author:** [@ptchanchal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ptchanchal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-remove-an-instance-of-flex-repeater-on-button-click/32977 "2020-03-10T19:44:36Z")
I have a file upload component which when uploads image file save it to database and flex repeater is used to retrieve the uploaded image file from the database and display it, how can I write a script for deleting the p… --- ## [Expression length of JSON object/array](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-length-of-json-object-array/32982)
**Author:** [@rcrownover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rcrownover)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/expression-length-of-json-object-array/32982 "2020-03-10T18:49:53Z")
Does anyone know if its possible to get the length of a JSON array or JSON object via the expression language in Perspective? Unfortunately, both len({property}) and {property.length} don’t work. I can at least test for … --- ## [Im getting this error in the console](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/im-getting-this-error-in-the-console/2807)
**Author:** [@diat150](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/diat150)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/im-getting-this-error-in-the-console/2807 "2020-03-10T15:13:59Z")
what does it mean? It seems to be happening for quite a few tags. Tried to register a path/listener combination that is already in the model. Value: SQLTSubscription(path=\[Atch\_Meas\]TF2/DPHIGH, listener=DefaultSourceUn… --- ## [Memory Tag value is overridden when hitting OK in tag editor properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tag-value-is-overridden-when-hitting-ok-in-tag-editor-properties/32978)
**Author:** [@framebuilder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/framebuilder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-tag-value-is-overridden-when-hitting-ok-in-tag-editor-properties/32978 "2020-03-10T17:22:19Z")
Ignition 7.9.11 We created an Expression tag (partCounter) with a valueChanged Tag Event that uses system.tag.write() to update a Memory tag (outfeedCounter) anytime partCounter changes. We then store the value of outf… --- ## [Splitting a redundant pair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/splitting-a-redundant-pair/32980)
**Author:** [@wazzucoug763](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wazzucoug763)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/splitting-a-redundant-pair/32980 "2020-03-10T16:39:16Z")
I created a redundant pair of Gateway servers in order to test the redundancy feature. I now want to split the pair so that I can use the backup gateway for additional development. Is there a procedure for doing this. … --- ## [Change Popup Keyboard Language](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-popup-keyboard-language/32981)
**Author:** [@bvaldovinos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bvaldovinos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-popup-keyboard-language/32981 "2020-03-10T16:37:43Z")
Ignition 7.9.13 Gateway: CentOS Client: Windows 10 Does anyone know how I would begin changing the popup keyboard language to reflect the selected language from the Language Selector component? --- ## [Properly Displaying Korean Language](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/properly-displaying-korean-language/32979)
**Author:** [@bvaldovinos](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bvaldovinos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/properly-displaying-korean-language/32979 "2020-03-10T16:09:14Z")
Ignition 7.9.13 Gateway: CentOS Client: Windows 10 I’m trying to properly display the Korean language throughout a very large project. The font has been changed to Malgun Gothic. The User Management component still wo… --- ## [\[Question\] usage of custom property for tags and udt definition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-usage-of-custom-property-for-tags-and-udt-definition/22399)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-usage-of-custom-property-for-tags-and-udt-definition/22399 "2020-03-10T15:22:01Z")
I try yo understand how to use custom property for tags and udt definition. Can we bind these kind of property ? what is the synthax ? can we read them with script function ? what is the synthax ? --- ## [How to access Template Canvas property in instance](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-access-template-canvas-property-in-instance/32908)
**Author:** [@Neo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-access-template-canvas-property-in-instance/32908 "2020-03-10T14:58:12Z")
I am using a template canvas with multiple template instances in it. I would like to access the properties of this template canvas on click of button inside the instance. Currently, I am using following code to access th… --- ## [Get URL String Dynamically from Web Browser Component during Runtime](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-url-string-dynamically-from-web-browser-component-during-runtime/32960)
**Author:** [@amrutha.devaraju](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amrutha.devaraju)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-url-string-dynamically-from-web-browser-component-during-runtime/32960 "2020-03-10T14:52:46Z")
Hello, I wanted to know if there is a way where i can read the url from the webcomponent url. Because, if i change the url in runtime mode, it does not get reflected elsewhere and i would like to save it some string an… --- ## [I have a question concerning Gateway Event Scripts and re-entrancy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-have-a-question-concerning-gateway-event-scripts-and-re-entrancy/32964)
**Author:** [@deancable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deancable)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-have-a-question-concerning-gateway-event-scripts-and-re-entrancy/32964 "2020-03-10T14:33:54Z")
I have a question concerning Gateway Event Scripts. Let’s say you have a script that takes 10 seconds to run. You set up a Gateway Event script for 1,200 ms Delay Type = Fixed Delay and Threading = Dedicated. I “think… --- ## [\[Bug-16155\]Slider Handle Offset From Cursor In Flex Popup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16155-slider-handle-offset-from-cursor-in-flex-popup/32950)
**Author:** [@steven.hodge](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/steven.hodge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-16155-slider-handle-offset-from-cursor-in-flex-popup/32950 "2020-03-10T14:19:36Z")
Sure. Here is the view, I drew a red line to show the gap between the pointer and the slider’s dot: Here is the view.json: view.json (10.4 KB) Here is the layout: Properties: It only seems to happen if I plac… --- ## [\[Bug-13647\]Vision Windows Folder Disappeared](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13647-vision-windows-folder-disappeared/24298)
**Author:** [@mbhagotra](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mbhagotra)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13647-vision-windows-folder-disappeared/24298 "2020-03-10T14:10:00Z")
Hello, All of a sudden the “Vision Windows” folder has disappeared from the Project Browser in Ignition 8.0. I can’t access or edit the windows anymore. I’ve restarted the gateway and designer multiple times, and even… --- ## [How to refresh my flex repeater to show the updated data from the database?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-refresh-my-flex-repeater-to-show-the-updated-data-from-the-database/32972)
**Author:** [@ptchanchal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ptchanchal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-refresh-my-flex-repeater-to-show-the-updated-data-from-the-database/32972 "2020-03-10T14:07:14Z")
I have a file upload component which when file uploaded saves the image in database table. And I have a flex repeater which retrieves and show the images from that database table. Everything works fine but the only issue… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1390) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1392)