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**Author:** [@weertske](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/weertske)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspectives-view-width/29897 "2019-11-13T04:41:38Z")
I am probably just overlooking this, but how do I determine the view width dynamically? I just want to run a property change script to move the location of the legend on chart. --- ## [Can we dynamically enable/disable device connections?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-we-dynamically-enable-disable-device-connections/29900)
**Author:** [@Neo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-we-dynamically-enable-disable-device-connections/29900 "2019-11-13T03:29:19Z")
We are connecting to a device using TCP driver on a port. We need to close this connection after completion of process, so another gateway can connect to this device on same port. Is it possible to enable/disable device… --- ## [EAM Controller + Unlimited Clients](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-controller-unlimited-clients/29861)
**Author:** [@michaelryan.alimagno](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michaelryan.alimagno)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/eam-controller-unlimited-clients/29861 "2019-11-13T00:43:51Z")
If we buy EAM Controller + Unlimited Clients license, does this means we only need to buy this license and we do not need to buy other licenses for each remote agent gateways? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Embedded view params deleted by itself after bind to a tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-view-params-deleted-by-itself-after-bind-to-a-tag/29784)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/embedded-view-params-deleted-by-itself-after-bind-to-a-tag/29784 "2019-11-13T00:31:14Z")
Hello, I create a embedded view with some params on it to pass my tag. After I instance it in view and binding it bidirectional to a tag the params in the main view deleted!!! This happen because by default when bind a … --- ## [Modbus V2 8.0.6 RC1 zero based addressing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-v2-8-0-6-rc1-zero-based-addressing/29587)
**Author:** [@mcarritt1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcarritt1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-v2-8-0-6-rc1-zero-based-addressing/29587 "2019-11-13T00:25:35Z")
in the release notes for 8.0.6 RC1 there is: Converted the One-Based Addressing setting in Modbus devices to Zero-Based Addressing. Would it be possible to get some clarification on this? All Modbus devices need to hav… --- ## [Testing simple project script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/testing-simple-project-script/29848)
**Author:** [@jshaffer09](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jshaffer09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/testing-simple-project-script/29848 "2019-11-12T22:51:07Z")
I am new to project scripts and was just trying to test the simple example in the manual but I get a error when I try to run it. Traceback (most recent call last): File “event:actionPerformed”, line 1, in AttributeEr… --- ## [Query Historian from Excel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-historian-from-excel/12787)
**Author:** [@abishur](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abishur)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/query-historian-from-excel/12787 "2019-11-12T21:53:43Z")
I added this as an feature request over on the Ideas site (here, if you're interested in this too), but I was curious how others worked around this. Most reports I've done can be made to work in the built in reporting … --- ## [runScript on expression tag produces Bad\_Stale value](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-on-expression-tag-produces-bad-stale-value/29858)
**Author:** [@tmerilatt81](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tmerilatt81)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/runscript-on-expression-tag-produces-bad-stale-value/29858 "2019-11-12T20:56:23Z")
I am trying to use an expression tag to produce a random value every 30 seconds in Ignition 8.0.5 using a the runScript expression and a script called randomInt written in a global project. For some reason it is produci… --- ## [Array Tag writing Bad\_NotFound](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/array-tag-writing-bad-notfound/29891)
**Author:** [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/array-tag-writing-bad-notfound/29891 "2019-11-12T20:16:38Z")
When I try to write to a memory string array by member I get an error of Bad\_NotFound. For instance I create a memory test tag called array of datatype string array and if I try to write to array\[0\] it will fail. I can … --- ## [Changes to Integrator Program as a business decision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changes-to-integrator-program-as-a-business-decision/26910)
**Author:** [@JoeJansen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JoeJansen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changes-to-integrator-program-as-a-business-decision/26910 "2019-11-12T19:12:19Z")
Mostly posting to get the official denial, but the changes to the discount structure, along with the free certification, feels like Inductive is positioning themselves for a buyout. Increased revenue (by decreasing disc… --- ## [Report Designer Inactive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-designer-inactive/10695)
**Author:** [@jreynolds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jreynolds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-designer-inactive/10695 "2019-11-12T19:06:01Z")
I tried opening the report designer and it says it's inactive. I checked the module configuration in the gateway and it says it's activated and running. Version 3.8.0. Ignition version 7.8. --- ## [Import bit alarm tags from .csv to Ignition byte tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-bit-alarm-tags-from-csv-to-ignition-byte-tags/29870)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/import-bit-alarm-tags-from-csv-to-ignition-byte-tags/29870 "2019-11-12T18:46:09Z")
To all scripting gurus out there…:wink: I have a simple .csv file with some alarm texts for some bits in PLC (this is only a test file): M610.0;COMMUNICATION ERROR OF SINAMICS FOR LIFT 3266 M610.1;ERROR OF SINAMICS FOR… --- ## [Tags metadata retrivel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-metadata-retrivel/29889)
**Author:** [@roinisan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roinisan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tags-metadata-retrivel/29889 "2019-11-12T18:09:15Z")
Hello, I wish to know where does Ignition saves its tags metadata e.g:name,type and additional info,such as scaling. Does it being saved in the DB or in local file on the host PC? --- ## [Display bug with Time Series Chart and long column names](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-bug-with-time-series-chart-and-long-column-names/29857)
**Author:** [@md.szyman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/md.szyman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/display-bug-with-time-series-chart-and-long-column-names/29857 "2019-11-12T17:54:45Z")
It appears that when the column name for an axis on a Time Series chart is long, it overflows off the edge of the “box” showing the tooltip. See a screenshot below. --- ## [Facing issues while creating Tabbed Configuration Page for module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/facing-issues-while-creating-tabbed-configuration-page-for-module/17085)
**Author:** [@Yogini\_Marathe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yogini_Marathe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/facing-issues-while-creating-tabbed-configuration-page-for-module/17085 "2019-11-12T17:37:57Z")
Hi, We would like to create a Tabbed Configuration Page for a custom module we are developing. I was able to get basic settings page created by following home-connect-example from SDK Examples. I was also able to get … --- ## [Alarm Active Delay settings not working as expected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-active-delay-settings-not-working-as-expected/29882)
**Author:** [@pthatcher](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pthatcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-active-delay-settings-not-working-as-expected/29882 "2019-11-12T15:35:59Z")
System: Ignition 7.9.12 Configuring an alarm with the following settings: Ack Mode: Manual Mode: Equal Setpoint: 1 Active Delay: 1800 The notes on Active Delay states “The time, in seconds, before the alarm will be… --- ## [Can I Paste Binding using Python](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-paste-binding-using-python/29880)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Laubach](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Steve_Laubach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-paste-binding-using-python/29880 "2019-11-12T17:25:29Z")
I love the Copy/Paste of bindings in the designer. Is that functionality exposed to Python? I’m trying to write code to expose some of the design-time specified bindings in a tag history binding at runtime. My idea wa… --- ## [Perspective Utilising resources](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-utilising-resources/29885)
**Author:** [@Shindig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Shindig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-utilising-resources/29885 "2019-11-12T16:45:17Z")
Hi We have a number of client projects on Perspective but are having an issue with Perspective itself as it is quite unresponsive. At times it can take up to a minute for a page to load which is leading to a lot of co… --- ## [Using Template Canvas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-template-canvas/29843)
**Author:** [@boyergary](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/boyergary)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-template-canvas/29843 "2019-11-12T12:14:17Z")
I'm having an unusual problem when using a Template Canvas. reportCanvas = system.gui.getWindow("My Windows/ReportViewTemplateCanvas").rootContainer.getComponent("reportCanvas") thisRow = \[randomName, reportTemplate… --- ## [Adding DB pens to Easy chart issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-db-pens-to-easy-chart-issue/29879)
**Author:** [@wschauer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wschauer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/adding-db-pens-to-easy-chart-issue/29879 "2019-11-12T15:30:30Z")
Im using the AdHoc easy chart and dynamically adding pens to the dataset through a button script. The script adds the pens and i am able to see them in the table and in the easy chart configuration but i get the follow… --- ## [Perspective Visualization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-visualization/29864)
**Author:** [@nsolomons13](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nsolomons13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-visualization/29864 "2019-11-12T14:12:09Z")
I’m finding Ignition’s Perspective module extremely unpleasant to work with! The concept behind Perspective is wonderful but very limited in features and very frustrating to work with. I hope the developers are seriously… --- ## [Gateway tag change event not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-event-not-working/29865)
**Author:** [@JantjeBeton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JantjeBeton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-tag-change-event-not-working/29865 "2019-11-12T13:30:34Z")
I’ve created a tag change on the gateway script called “CommunicatieBewaking”, added a single counter tag, which the script should copy back each time it changes. See the script below. I see in the wrapper log that this… --- ## [Auto Resize windows to fit various vision client screen size without scroll bars](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-resize-windows-to-fit-various-vision-client-screen-size-without-scroll-bars/28333)
**Author:** [@Yfactor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yfactor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/auto-resize-windows-to-fit-various-vision-client-screen-size-without-scroll-bars/28333 "2019-11-12T12:22:18Z")
Hi there, I am struggling with window sizes not resizing to suit my client screen sizes. I am new to ignition and have basic knowledge of scripting etc. It would be great if someone could help me with my problem and giv… --- ## [Gateway Network and Alarm in Shelving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-and-alarm-in-shelving/29867)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-network-and-alarm-in-shelving/29867 "2019-11-12T11:23:22Z")
Hi! I have two pair of gateway, each pair is in redundancy. I linked master of each couple with other through gateway network to share tags. It work fine but when I query shelved alarm both system go in slowing and los… --- ## [How to browse Data Types?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-browse-data-types/29781)
**Author:** [@Esn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Esn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-browse-data-types/29781 "2019-11-12T09:20:17Z")
Hi, In v7.9 I had a script that would browse my data types and make an instance of each in a folder. In v8 that script doesn’t work any more. I think the problem is a tag.browseTags that fails: system.tag.browseTags(p… --- ## [How to go into different windows using dropdown list?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-go-into-different-windows-using-dropdown-list/4326)
**Author:** [@Ramkumar\_S](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ramkumar_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-go-into-different-windows-using-dropdown-list/4326 "2019-11-12T06:37:34Z")
Hello, I want to know how to use the drop down list. Is it possible to go to another window using the drop down list instead of using the buttons? For example, I have two windows for Trends namely Trend 1 and Trend 2… --- ## [ComponentModel Unable to fire model event data for AlarmStatusTable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/componentmodel-unable-to-fire-model-event-data-for-alarmstatustable/29859)
**Author:** [@jburt](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jburt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/componentmodel-unable-to-fire-model-event-data-for-alarmstatustable/29859 "2019-11-11T20:57:13Z")
I'm getting a series of warnings in the log files, and I'm not sure where to trace this down from. It seems to be the alarm status object in perspective causing this. java.io.IOException: Channel is not open. at com.i… --- ## [Easychart does not display tag values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-does-not-display-tag-values/15270)
**Author:** [@william.maclane](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/william.maclane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easychart-does-not-display-tag-values/15270 "2019-11-11T20:02:12Z")
I created an easy chart and added the tag browse tree. Tags show in the tree, but when dragged to the chart the chart does nothing. I am watching the tags in the project tag browser and they are changing value. I have… --- ## [Perspective Online Demo - How is lightMobile.css theme switched?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-online-demo-how-is-lightmobile-css-theme-switched/29813)
**Author:** [@chi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/chi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-online-demo-how-is-lightmobile-css-theme-switched/29813 "2019-11-11T19:51:03Z")
The newest perspective online demo uses a smart trick to have the left dock cover the main view on smaller screen widths. The theme seems to be switched between light.css and lightMobile.css depending on the screen width… --- ## [\[Usability Feedback\] Perspective Breakpoints Interface](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usability-feedback-perspective-breakpoints-interface/29855)
**Author:** [@ray](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usability-feedback-perspective-breakpoints-interface/29855 "2019-11-11T19:31:39Z")
We’re iterating on the design of Perspective’s breakpoint user interface within the Column and Breakpoint container types. We would love to hear your thoughts on the feature via this interactive prototype: … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1439) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1441)