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**Author:** [@Pieter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pieter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-requests-library/28338 "2019-09-18T10:28:55Z")
I'm trying to use the requests library to perform a simple request. I've followed the instructions and copied the library (including dependencies) to pylib/site-packages. However, I'm still getting the following error: J… --- ## [Read time out sql server different than trend in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-time-out-sql-server-different-than-trend-in-ignition/25861)
**Author:** [@Mitchel.Gommers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mitchel.Gommers)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-time-out-sql-server-different-than-trend-in-ignition/25861 "2019-09-18T09:57:46Z")
Hello, I have some data in a MySQL server with timestamp. When I connect the data(datatype float) and timestamp (datatype datetime) to an easychart I see different timestamps. The time in ignition is exact 2 hours later… --- ## [HMI Screen for Field Panel and Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hmi-screen-for-field-panel-and-security/17321)
**Author:** [@david.l](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/david.l)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hmi-screen-for-field-panel-and-security/17321 "2019-09-18T08:27:57Z")
We currently have a basic Ignition Gateway Unlimited Vision system. We have one gateway so far. Right now, all clients log in via username and password and have access to all of the screens. This works fine but it is bes… --- ## [\[BUG-12312\] Cannot bind (direct or indirect) to array tag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12312-cannot-bind-direct-or-indirect-to-array-tag/21684)
**Author:** [@davidf](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/davidf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12312-cannot-bind-direct-or-indirect-to-array-tag/21684 "2019-09-18T07:49:15Z")
Create an array tag, such as a Boolean Array or String Array. Copy the path to one of the elements, it will be like: \[default\]SomeArrayTag\[0\] This path shows as “Bad\_NotFound” in Perspective bindings. If you instead … --- ## [Some template resource data return None](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/some-template-resource-data-return-none/28330)
**Author:** [@aka](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/some-template-resource-data-return-none/28330 "2019-09-18T03:17:44Z")
Hi, I want to use drag and drop template canvas from Pefect Abstract, I use to play before in ignition 7.9 and it works very well. But in ignition 8.0 now its not work anymore. I found out 2 things and need help. I ca… --- ## [system.print.createPrintJob not working with NCL embedded Azul 9.0.7.2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-print-createprintjob-not-working-with-ncl-embedded-azul-9-0-7-2/22827)
**Author:** [@jfwoodland](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jfwoodland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-print-createprintjob-not-working-with-ncl-embedded-azul-9-0-7-2/22827 "2019-09-17T20:45:14Z")
I am using a simple script on a button actionPerformed to print a barcode in v7.9.10. It works fine in the designer and in clients launched via JWS. If I use the Native Client Launcher to deploy (which I prefer), I get n… --- ## [Ignition with Schneider OFS OPC UA Setup Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-with-schneider-ofs-opc-ua-setup-help/9678)
**Author:** [@stevie90](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stevie90)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-with-schneider-ofs-opc-ua-setup-help/9678 "2019-09-17T20:15:55Z")
Has anyone used ignition with Schneider OFS OPC UA? I'm have trouble connecting the two. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. --- ## [Gantt Chart in Reporting Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gantt-chart-in-reporting-module/28324)
**Author:** [@bmusson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bmusson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gantt-chart-in-reporting-module/28324 "2019-09-17T19:57:24Z")
Hey, Has anyone here successfully built a Gantt chart in the reporting module? I was able to build one in Perspective using the XY chart’s ‘series\\\[x\]\\column\\open’ properties, but now the client wants a report to go alo… --- ## [Pipe Segments losing alignment](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-segments-losing-alignment/28306)
**Author:** [@jacoduplessis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jacoduplessis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pipe-segments-losing-alignment/28306 "2019-09-17T19:56:55Z")
I’m doing a pipe layout using pipe segments and pipe joints. When I run the screen on a computer in our factory, the alignment of the pipes are off. It looks like some of them have moved. The screen resolution of the com… --- ## [Client launch for redundant server?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-for-redundant-server/28307)
**Author:** [@pdixon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdixon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-for-redundant-server/28307 "2019-09-17T18:29:18Z")
I am on 7.9.6 and trying to get a client launcher to work on a thin client. I have redundant Ignition servers and would like a shortcut in the Startup folder to open the Ignition project when a user starts up the thin c… --- ## [How to access the data accessed by Easy Chart \> Save button?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-access-the-data-accessed-by-easy-chart-save-button/8207)
**Author:** [@shreyaslimaye](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/shreyaslimaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-access-the-data-accessed-by-easy-chart-save-button/8207 "2019-09-17T14:37:50Z")
I have Ignition version 7.6.5. I have created an easy chart that plots the tag history data. When I click the save button on that easy chart, it saves the selected data in an excel file. I would like to store that data p… --- ## [Calculated Contacts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculated-contacts/28304)
**Author:** [@r123](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calculated-contacts/28304 "2019-09-17T16:59:53Z")
The manual says: “This can be really useful as it can allow you to add users one at a time, making use of flow control methods like a for loop. You can then use external information, such as database records or Ignition’… --- ## [Perspective Authentication](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-authentication/28274)
**Author:** [@Andrew.Zebic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew.Zebic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-authentication/28274 "2019-09-17T14:04:58Z")
Hi, I’ve been using perspective and I have developed user functionality in my project. The problem though is that I cannot add in user schedules like the ones that are available in Vision. I have not been able to allow … --- ## [Paintable Canvas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas/832)
**Author:** [@Step7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Step7)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/paintable-canvas/832 "2019-09-17T13:33:49Z")
I've got an upcoming project where I will be using a lot of dynamic graphics, so I have a very nice application for your paintable canvas component. I just want to make sure I approach this the right way. Let's say I h… --- ## [ValidationException: Unable to communicate with gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/validationexception-unable-to-communicate-with-gateway/9474)
**Author:** [@IronYeti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/IronYeti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/validationexception-unable-to-communicate-with-gateway/9474 "2019-09-17T12:41:45Z")
I’m posting this issue along with my solution, in case anyone comes across this. I was suddenly receiving a \[quote\]ValidationException: Unable to communicate with gateway\[/quote\] error when starting my client. The conf… --- ## [Easy Chart "Stale Data"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-stale-data/28219)
**Author:** [@DANewton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DANewton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-stale-data/28219 "2019-09-17T12:26:48Z")
We have this “stair stepping” on several of our charts. The chart shows the value holding for a short amount of time. An example is shown above in the circled region where the blue line (SP) should be ramping up. Inst… --- ## [Which Cognex vision system can be used to find water bubble](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/which-cognex-vision-system-can-be-used-to-find-water-bubble/28309)
**Author:** [@Velladuraisuresh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Velladuraisuresh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/which-cognex-vision-system-can-be-used-to-find-water-bubble/28309 "2019-09-17T08:43:28Z")
Hi… I got a application for installing a cognex vision system for finding out the leakage in the carburetor when it is immersed in turpentine oil… If it is a defect part, water bubble will comes out from any surface 360… --- ## [Parameter passing for UDT Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-passing-for-udt-ignition-8/27547)
**Author:** [@mohamad.tayara](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mohamad.tayara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-passing-for-udt-ignition-8/27547 "2019-09-16T22:32:14Z")
Hi, I am using Ignition 8.03 and trying to create a UDT with parameters to populate OPC Item Path and server Name. I did create the UDT DataType automatically by dragging it from the opc browser, then exported the dat… --- ## [Indirect Alarm Labels](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-alarm-labels/28292)
**Author:** [@JAnderson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JAnderson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-alarm-labels/28292 "2019-09-16T19:18:47Z")
New to Ignition here, and am trying to duplicate something that we do with ME pretty often. We create an Alarm BOOL tag in the PLC, and display the associated string on our HMI for Alarm message. It also has a delay time… --- ## [Moved Ignition Server Virtual Machine to another Drive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moved-ignition-server-virtual-machine-to-another-drive/28289)
**Author:** [@dwoo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dwoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moved-ignition-server-virtual-machine-to-another-drive/28289 "2019-09-16T17:21:30Z")
I copied a development Virtual Machine with Ignition 8.02 from an internal HDD to an external HDD. Now whenever I open a window (in Designer on the same VM) with OPC connections I get the errors in the attached screensh… --- ## [Ignition Alarm Journal Query causing catastrophic failure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-alarm-journal-query-causing-catastrophic-failure/28263)
**Author:** [@roger\_larson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roger_larson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-alarm-journal-query-causing-catastrophic-failure/28263 "2019-09-16T16:22:29Z")
Hi all, What exactly is system.alarm.queryJournal doing in the background? This function is repeatedly crashing our gateway and projects, leading us to be unable to re-open a project (due to de-serialization issues acco… --- ## [Translation Manager](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-manager/28279)
**Author:** [@PaoloPK](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PaoloPK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translation-manager/28279 "2019-09-16T15:58:07Z")
Hello, Is it possible to intercept in the Vision client the terms entered in the Translation Manager to translate them directly online? Thanks Windows Server 2016 Ignition 8.03 --- ## [Read a System Tag from Alarming Expression Binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-a-system-tag-from-alarming-expression-binding/28225)
**Author:** [@jespinmartin1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jespinmartin1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-a-system-tag-from-alarming-expression-binding/28225 "2019-09-16T15:38:59Z")
Hi I’m trying to write “Display Path” for an Alarm using a expression binding in english and spanish. I’m consent that these paths will be written from the current language on user at that particular time. I already did… --- ## [Cognex integration with Modbus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cognex-integration-with-modbus/22824)
**Author:** [@hendrisvs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hendrisvs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cognex-integration-with-modbus/22824 "2019-09-16T15:20:21Z")
Hi, I’m integrating a Cognex Insight 2000 system. I’m trying to use a Modbus protocol, but I do not know if it is possible to use a Trigger from Ignition to take an image. I read about the addressing, but I can´t yet. --- ## [Cognex Camera Images](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cognex-camera-images/22333)
**Author:** [@jesse.stalman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jesse.stalman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cognex-camera-images/22333 "2019-09-16T15:17:14Z")
I have been given the challenge to display the passed or failed image from a Cognex insight 2000 camera inspection in my ignition project. Has anybody successfully done this before? It seems I can output an.SVG or JPG t… --- ## [GUI unresponsive](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-unresponsive/19728)
**Author:** [@technical](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/technical)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-unresponsive/19728 "2019-09-16T14:31:16Z")
Hi All, I’m here asking for a little help. I work in IT for a company that uses a Dispenser system to dispense varnishes etc. Recently the Developer of the project hasn’t been reliable and unable to support us a number… --- ## [\[BUG-13954\] Date Picker on a Popup in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13954-date-picker-on-a-popup-in-perspective/25086)
**Author:** [@christopher.green](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/christopher.green)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13954-date-picker-on-a-popup-in-perspective/25086 "2019-09-16T05:59:24Z")
I have a date picker on a popup in perspective that when it’s clicked the calendar that you select from appears behind the popup. --- ## [iOS13 Dark Mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios13-dark-mode/28158)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ios13-dark-mode/28158 "2019-09-16T00:35:37Z")
Looks like the Perspective app has issues with the new iOS 13 Dark Mode https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/018DMUNn81wCjyKnUZKGRBYig#PNG\_image --- ## [How do I write data to a tag through an events tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-write-data-to-a-tag-through-an-events-tag/28272)
**Author:** [@felipe2010silva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/felipe2010silva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-do-i-write-data-to-a-tag-through-an-events-tag/28272 "2019-09-15T23:15:50Z")
Good night. I’m new to Ignition and while I’m studying I have a lot of questions and I think a lot of them are pretty simple. I already got the application made, it wasn’t me who developed it. So, my question is: for exa… --- ## [Modbus TCP over cellular modem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-over-cellular-modem/28252)
**Author:** [@ster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-over-cellular-modem/28252 "2019-09-15T02:07:19Z")
I have been battling for some time an attempt to connect to an Automation Direct PLC’s using Modbus TCP. These items are connected over a cellular network with the Digi WR11 at the PLC. I can connect through native Aut… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1465) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1467)