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## [Power Table Component Scripting, configureCell - isAfter Question(s)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-component-scripting-configurecell-isafter-question-s/31500)

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**Author:** [@paulm1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paulm1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-component-scripting-configurecell-isafter-question-s/31500 "2020-01-22T20:24:43Z")

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We would like to change the background color of individual Rows within a Power Table based on some system.date calculations. Take a look below at where we are currently at. no error msg but the row doesn’t turn red. …

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## [Print 2D barcode with reporting engine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/print-2d-barcode-with-reporting-engine/31370)

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**Author:** [@vrautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vrautomation)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/print-2d-barcode-with-reporting-engine/31370 "2020-01-22T18:49:34Z")

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Everything is in the question. Is it possible to generate a report containing a 2D barcode? Thanks

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## [What prop to adjust to get this TimeSeriesChart to not cutoff on top?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-prop-to-adjust-to-get-this-timeserieschart-to-not-cutoff-on-top/31191)

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**Author:** [@tmahaffey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmahaffey)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-prop-to-adjust-to-get-this-timeserieschart-to-not-cutoff-on-top/31191 "2020-01-22T17:40:21Z")

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## [Gateway Errors When Trying to Take Backup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-errors-when-trying-to-take-backup/31520)

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**Author:** [@bzink1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bzink1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-errors-when-trying-to-take-backup/31520 "2020-01-22T16:54:53Z")

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We are trying to upgrade a client’s system from 7.9 to 8.0 vision, in order to do this we need to get a gateway backup from the live production server. Unfortunately, whenever trying to access the gateway in the browser …

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## [Gauge Component takes a long time to "swing" to the correct value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gauge-component-takes-a-long-time-to-swing-to-the-correct-value/31518)

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**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gauge-component-takes-a-long-time-to-swing-to-the-correct-value/31518 "2020-01-22T15:48:45Z")

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Currently running the 8.0.8 nightly from a few days go, and this issue has persisted for quite a while. When using the Gauge component, the pointer seems to always start at the maximum of the gauge, and then after a few…

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## [Historical Transaction Group with tags that also have history - bad practice?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-transaction-group-with-tags-that-also-have-history-bad-practice/31493)

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**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/historical-transaction-group-with-tags-that-also-have-history-bad-practice/31493 "2020-01-22T14:29:28Z")

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To envision my use case, here’s a couple of tags I have: machine ID “job type” ID speed float Each “machine” has each of these tags. “job type” and speed are currently being stored in tag history already. But I also …

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## [Script adding rows to dataset works perfect in 7.9 fails in 8!](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-adding-rows-to-dataset-works-perfect-in-7-9-fails-in-8/31496)

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**Author:** [@erfritts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erfritts)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-adding-rows-to-dataset-works-perfect-in-7-9-fails-in-8/31496 "2020-01-22T14:03:06Z")

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I have been using this little tactic in my scripts for some time and now with Ignition 8 it is failing to always add all the rows. Is there something that I should be doing different now? for item in items: rowlis…

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## [Deleting a few cells from a table in Report Designer?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-a-few-cells-from-a-table-in-report-designer/31515)

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**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/deleting-a-few-cells-from-a-table-in-report-designer/31515 "2020-01-22T13:54:20Z")

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I have a report that has a table that is actually made of two tables. One table is columns Item and Amount, and Tax is it’s own separate table made to look adjoined. It looks like this in Designer However when we ac…

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## [Release of new version 1.3 of RMSCADA module from PRAMANJ Technologies](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/release-of-new-version-1-3-of-rmscada-module-from-pramanj-technologies/23934)

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**Author:** [@PRAMANJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PRAMANJ)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/release-of-new-version-1-3-of-rmscada-module-from-pramanj-technologies/23934 "2020-01-22T13:41:56Z")

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Hi, We are glad to announce the release of RMSCADA version 1.3 which integrates directly with Ignition using jython libraries of PubNub SDK which is developed by us! See the video for a brief demo of RMSCADA module. T…

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## [Can we create Perspective Components through script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-we-create-perspective-components-through-script/29047)

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**Author:** [@jianping.li](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jianping.li)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-we-create-perspective-components-through-script/29047 "2019-10-14T14:40:56Z")

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I have a question about perspective script. Please see the image: When I want to drag a time schedual to the time component(that is a flex container defineded by myself). I want to create a color block like the blue…

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## [Indirect binding to SQL tag row?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-binding-to-sql-tag-row/31498)

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**Author:** [@waldner](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/waldner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-binding-to-sql-tag-row/31498 "2020-01-22T10:51:29Z")

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I have an SQL tag that returns a 5-lines, 10-columns dataset. One of the columns is “name”. Now I want to bind a text box to column “name” of a parametrized row, so I thought I could set a binding to \[default\]mytag.value…

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## [RDP session changes fonts?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rdp-session-changes-fonts/31507)

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**Author:** [@Henk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rdp-session-changes-fonts/31507 "2020-01-22T10:06:45Z")

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Version: 8.0.4 If we take over an Ignition client with a Windows remote desktop session and also with other remote desktop software such as TightVNC, we see that it appears as if during mouse movements / clicks the font…

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## [PCL Tag Write Question](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pcl-tag-write-question/31459)

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**Author:** [@keith.hyder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keith.hyder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pcl-tag-write-question/31459 "2020-01-22T09:58:22Z")

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I am trying to write a value to a Siemens PLC through an ignition tag. The PLC Address data type is string. My Ignition tag is string. OPC Server and Item Path are mapped correctly. My simple test has a window with a lab…

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## [getDatasetValueByIndex no longer available as an expression-function?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getdatasetvaluebyindex-no-longer-available-as-an-expression-function/31360)

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**Author:** [@Henk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getdatasetvaluebyindex-no-longer-available-as-an-expression-function/31360 "2020-01-22T09:36:34Z")

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Used version: 8.0.4. Function still exists in online manual: https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC80/getDatasetValueByIndex

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## [How can a client access the web vision application?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-a-client-access-the-web-vision-application/31461)

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**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-a-client-access-the-web-vision-application/31461 "2020-01-22T08:50:09Z")

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Hello, I am learning to use Ignition and I have a doubt. My Doubt is: How can a customer view the scada from their web browser? Thanks a lot

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## [Reference to a closed window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-to-a-closed-window/31402)

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**Author:** [@giulio.comito](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/giulio.comito)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reference-to-a-closed-window/31402 "2020-01-22T07:48:44Z")

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Hello everyone! I write this post because I would like to receive your opinion. I would like to know how I can correct this error: . Basically I neet to call a window inside a script, but I should do it even if it is …

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## [Unable to call shared script from tag event script after upgrading ignition to 8.0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-call-shared-script-from-tag-event-script-after-upgrading-ignition-to-8-0/31501)

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**Author:** [@avinashpise](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/avinashpise)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-call-shared-script-from-tag-event-script-after-upgrading-ignition-to-8-0/31501 "2020-01-22T05:01:37Z")

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Good Morning, Recently we have upgraded our organization ignition server from 7.9 to 8.0.5 After upgradation we tried calling simple shared script from tag value event changed but we are unable to do so, we are getting…

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## [Power Table Cell Dropdown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-cell-dropdown/22892)

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**Author:** [@Phil\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Phil_B)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-cell-dropdown/22892 "2020-01-22T02:08:04Z")

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Hello All, I am trying to make a power table with a drop down for entries of a certain column. On the configureEditor extension function i have out the following: if colName == 'name': lineName = self.LineName ta…

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## [PowerTable ConfigureEditor doesnt seem to be firing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-configureeditor-doesnt-seem-to-be-firing/17546)

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**Author:** [@klehman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/klehman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powertable-configureeditor-doesnt-seem-to-be-firing/17546 "2020-01-22T02:04:37Z")

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I have a powertable with a string column called "Shift", and I have put the following code in the configureEditor function: shifts = \[(0, 'AM Shift'), (1, 'PM Shift')\] print "1" if ColName == 'Shift': return {'optio…

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## [Edge Historian on 7.9.12 Ignition Gateway stops working with SQLIteHistorian DB lock & requires gateway restart to fix](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-historian-on-7-9-12-ignition-gateway-stops-working-with-sqlitehistorian-db-lock-requires-gateway-restart-to-fix/30116)

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**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/edge-historian-on-7-9-12-ignition-gateway-stops-working-with-sqlitehistorian-db-lock-requires-gateway-restart-to-fix/30116 "2020-01-21T23:45:03Z")

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We recently began using the Edge Historian (Ignition 7.9.12) with a few tags to store high resolution short term history for some real-time charts in addition to the lower resolution long time history we store with a rem…

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## [\*\*Need a Designer\*\* (Ignition System for Homeless Shelter Non-Profit)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-a-designer-ignition-system-for-homeless-shelter-non-profit/31484)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_McLaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_McLaughlin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/need-a-designer-ignition-system-for-homeless-shelter-non-profit/31484 "2020-01-21T22:47:30Z")

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We need a Perspective developer to build an awesome application from a concept. I am developing an Ignition system for registration, scheduling and analytics for Room in the Inn. They are a non-profit Homeless Shelter in…

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## [UPDATE SET Query on PB actionPerformed component scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-set-query-on-pb-actionperformed-component-scripting/31494)

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**Author:** [@paulm1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paulm1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-set-query-on-pb-actionperformed-component-scripting/31494 "2020-01-21T21:12:01Z")

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Running the following script, everything seems to work except my UPDATE SET Query for t\_stamp in table named prevent. See Below. Here is the MySQL error I get. Traceback (most recent call last): File "\<event:actio…

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## [RootContainer Custom Property Type for Mysql Decimal(5,2)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rootcontainer-custom-property-type-for-mysql-decimal-5-2/31486)

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**Author:** [@paulm1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paulm1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rootcontainer-custom-property-type-for-mysql-decimal-5-2/31486 "2020-01-21T21:08:06Z")

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I am trying to use a custom property to display a Decimal(5,2) column from a Mysql5.6 table. I originally set it to Type: Float but the result is 305.1199996 instead of 305.12 I tried all the existing Types (ver.7.94) …

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## [Can You Import Templates (Components) From Vision into Perspective?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-import-templates-components-from-vision-into-perspective/31489)

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**Author:** [@cwkidd](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cwkidd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-you-import-templates-components-from-vision-into-perspective/31489 "2020-01-21T20:39:36Z")

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Basically what the title says. I know there is a components tab, and have been using those…however, for the life of me, I cannot find any way to create, let alone import, components into perspective. We have lot of prett…

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## [Search & Replace on duplicated Vision Window with Templates not resolving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-replace-on-duplicated-vision-window-with-templates-not-resolving/31478)

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**Author:** [@Tim.Johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tim.Johnson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/search-replace-on-duplicated-vision-window-with-templates-not-resolving/31478 "2020-01-21T20:04:55Z")

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I have an Ignition 8.0 Vision Project with a few windows that are heavily populated with Templates that are bound to a UDT tag. The tag provider \[default\] is broken up into two root "areas" each from its own OPC Connect…

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## [Perspective Footer Size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-footer-size/31472)

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**Author:** [@David.Reed.Schmidt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/David.Reed.Schmidt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-footer-size/31472 "2020-01-21T19:00:30Z")

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How can I control the size of a footer in perspective. I would like it to be about 50 px high but it is always about 200 px high no matter what settings I change. When I used to do web development I remember that the foo…

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## [Datatypes not staying fiwed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datatypes-not-staying-fiwed/31481)

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**Author:** [@athayer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/athayer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/datatypes-not-staying-fiwed/31481 "2020-01-21T18:29:40Z")

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I am having issues with tags created using a datatype reverting to an older version. I have several identical pieces of equipment that I created a datatype for. As I progress in the project I add more items to the data…

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## [Testing Perspective App-Only](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/testing-perspective-app-only/31479)

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**Author:** [@AIO](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AIO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/testing-perspective-app-only/31479 "2020-01-21T18:11:30Z")

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Hey Folks, I’m remotely supporting a site that just upgraded to 8.0.7. Their vision mobile license is now an App-Only license. The designer does not allow for proper testing, and the web browser informs me that the lice…

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## [Ignition 8.0.7 update](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-7-update/31480)

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**Author:** [@eduardo.ojalvo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eduardo.ojalvo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-7-update/31480 "2020-01-21T18:14:21Z")

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Hello , I have a gateway network between an ignition edge 8.0.6 and an ignition gateway 8.0.6 Today i have tried to update to 8.0.7 version but could´t do it because problem with the gateway newtwork connection. I don´…

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## [Navigation from flex repeater problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/navigation-from-flex-repeater-problem/31446)

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**Author:** [@maja](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/maja)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/navigation-from-flex-repeater-problem/31446 "2020-01-21T17:30:53Z")

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Hi to All, For my menu, I am using the example for the left menu from the ignition perspective exchange, for navigation way (one page with passing parameters for views) I am using example form ignition perspective onli…

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