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**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-management-oncreateuser-extension-function-get-username/28084 "2019-09-06T18:52:00Z")
I’m using the user management component, and I am wanting to run some script in the onCreateUser extension function that needs access to the username field of the new user. Is there a way to access this value during the… --- ## [\[question\] system.perspective.sendMessage return value?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-system-perspective-sendmessage-return-value/23566)
**Author:** [@BumbleBeeTuna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/BumbleBeeTuna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-system-perspective-sendmessage-return-value/23566 "2019-09-06T18:14:50Z")
Any plans for system.perspective.sendMessage to return a value? --- ## [Exposed Configured Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exposed-configured-tags/8702)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exposed-configured-tags/8702 "2019-09-06T18:12:34Z")
With "Exposed Configured Tags", All tags are exposed thru Ignition OPC-UA Server ? Is there a way to choose which tag are exposed ? Would be perfect to have a property to select per tag : - not exposed - exposed (Read) … --- ## [Client different from windows to linux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-different-from-windows-to-linux/28082)
**Author:** [@ryanastiefes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanastiefes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-different-from-windows-to-linux/28082 "2019-09-06T17:50:48Z")
I have a RPi with a resolution at 2560x1440 24hz, I have the same resolution on windows 10 of course with a better refresh rate. Problem I’m having is the output of the screens isnt scaling correctly and I’m left with wo… --- ## [Simple Database Editor example from inductive automation errors out](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-database-editor-example-from-inductive-automation-errors-out/28081)
**Author:** [@rbaker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rbaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/simple-database-editor-example-from-inductive-automation-errors-out/28081 "2019-09-06T17:38:57Z")
I have been trying to recreate an example of a database editor in 7.9.10 by following the instruction from the following link. (https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC79/Simple+Database+Editor) The issue I’m h… --- ## [Ignition OPC-UA Server for 3rd party UA client & Matrikon UA Tunneller to DA Client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-server-for-3rd-party-ua-client-matrikon-ua-tunneller-to-da-client/28058)
**Author:** [@deepank.vanne](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deepank.vanne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-server-for-3rd-party-ua-client-matrikon-ua-tunneller-to-da-client/28058 "2019-09-06T16:52:46Z")
When Ignition acts as an OPC-UA server, where does it stores it’s PROGID? We couldn’t find it in Registry files. We are using Matrikon UA Tunneller to convert Ignition OPC-UA to DA so that Matrikon-DA Client can access… --- ## [Power table dropdown list](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-dropdown-list/28077)
**Author:** [@roinisan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/roinisan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/power-table-dropdown-list/28077 "2019-09-06T15:37:41Z")
Hello, I started using power table recently, and I want that when clicking on a specific column a dropdown list will be shown, I saw that this could be accomplished by the “configureEditor” function, but when I do tha… --- ## [\[Bug-14920\]Copy/Paste of UDT tags with Custom Properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14920-copy-paste-of-udt-tags-with-custom-properties/27609)
**Author:** [@vcgasman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vcgasman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14920-copy-paste-of-udt-tags-with-custom-properties/27609 "2019-09-06T15:23:24Z")
I have a UDT structure that has custom properties defined. I then use these properties inside the tag fields such as OPC Server and OPC Item Path, etc. For example, the OPC Item Path is defined as \[{Device}\]C{DI\_Addres… --- ## [How to store data from a dataset in a memory tag?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-store-data-from-a-dataset-in-a-memory-tag/28066)
**Author:** [@felipe2010silva](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/felipe2010silva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-store-data-from-a-dataset-in-a-memory-tag/28066 "2019-09-06T14:32:22Z")
Good night. I am new to Ignition and as I am studying I have had many doubts and I believe many of them quite simple. My question is, how do I write data from a dataset to a memory tag? If you can explain me the walkthr… --- ## [Perspective View won't use the designated height](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-wont-use-the-designated-height/28068)
**Author:** [@qversa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/qversa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-view-wont-use-the-designated-height/28068 "2019-09-06T02:37:44Z")
Using Igntion 8.0.3 and trying to create a North docked View of width 800 and height 60. The width expands to fill the page which is fine. The height expands well beyond the 60 setting. I’ve tried all the different Layou… --- ## [Schedule Creation in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/schedule-creation-in-perspective/28069)
**Author:** [@Andrew.Zebic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Andrew.Zebic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/schedule-creation-in-perspective/28069 "2019-09-06T02:26:25Z")
Hi, I can’t find much on creating new schedules in perspective where individual days and times are specified like in the Vision component. Is there a function or is there functionality for this type of schedule creation… --- ## [Memory Leakage / Garbage Collection Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-leakage-garbage-collection-issue/27820)
**Author:** [@byrnep](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/byrnep)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/memory-leakage-garbage-collection-issue/27820 "2019-09-06T01:03:08Z")
Hi all. So our gateway was eating up huge amounts of memory (9 Gigs) in a repeating, sawtoothing pattern. I'd assumed that this was a garbage collection issue, and following Phil Turmel's advice here: Did seemingly … --- ## [Icons not rendering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/icons-not-rendering/27894)
**Author:** [@ankitkarwa21](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ankitkarwa21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/icons-not-rendering/27894 "2019-09-05T22:39:46Z")
I created a custom library that I am able to render on an Icon component in the test server but not in production server? They are both on 8.0.3 The test server has internet access while production server does not. An… --- ## [Disabled Device on the Gateway still shows live tag values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-device-on-the-gateway-still-shows-live-tag-values/28052)
**Author:** [@qversa](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/qversa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/disabled-device-on-the-gateway-still-shows-live-tag-values/28052 "2019-09-05T21:39:02Z")
Just upgraded to Ignition 8.0.3 and noticed that Devices that are Disabled on the Gateway still show up in the OPC Browser and show live tag data. If I create a new Tag the tag will update even though the Device is Disab… --- ## ["system" functions not available from client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-functions-not-available-from-client/28021)
**Author:** [@lane.duncan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lane.duncan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-functions-not-available-from-client/28021 "2019-09-05T19:28:42Z")
I have a template with a custom script, then several instances of that template in a popup window. If I test the popup window in Preview mode from the designer everything work perfectly. As soon as I try to run the scrip… --- ## [Moving Template inside window based on tag value in Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-template-inside-window-based-on-tag-value-in-ignition-8/28037)
**Author:** [@adam.hellyer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adam.hellyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/moving-template-inside-window-based-on-tag-value-in-ignition-8/28037 "2019-09-05T16:31:45Z")
Is there an easy way to add position properties to a template? I need to have a component and a few labels move together across the screen to show the position of a hoist and it’s relevant data. So far I haven’t found … --- ## [Modbus connection toggling between connected/disconnected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection-toggling-between-connected-disconnected/28041)
**Author:** [@jpark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jpark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection-toggling-between-connected-disconnected/28041 "2019-09-05T15:11:32Z")
7.9.12 I am not sure if this was happening before I upgraded from 7.9.6 --- ## [Wasp Barcode Scanner Configuration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wasp-barcode-scanner-configuration/27876)
**Author:** [@warren.johnson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/warren.johnson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wasp-barcode-scanner-configuration/27876 "2019-09-05T14:38:11Z")
We are changing to Wasp Scanners from the Symbol ones we have had for years. I have tried to set it up for the Barcode Scanner Module but haven’t had any luck. Is there anyone who has configured this type to the module… --- ## [Help connecting to MariaDB Database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-connecting-to-mariadb-database/28035)
**Author:** [@jcw0220](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jcw0220)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-connecting-to-mariadb-database/28035 "2019-09-05T13:06:35Z")
Greetings, I’m working on setting up a network containing a database, Ignition Server, and a few clients. I’m using a few Raspberry Pi’s to achieve this. I’ve managed to get the database installed on one Pi and Ignition… --- ## [Script - update property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-update-property/27993)
**Author:** [@pawel.kondol](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pawel.kondol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/script-update-property/27993 "2019-09-05T13:01:57Z")
Hi, I have the following script on key released: from time import sleep if event.keyCode == event.VK\_ENTER: if event.source.text == event.source.parent.getComponent('Label 9').text: #advance to next filed event.s… --- ## [Designer error\_Raspberry Pi OPC UA Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-error-raspberry-pi-opc-ua-server/28032)
**Author:** [@angel.I994](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/angel.I994)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-error-raspberry-pi-opc-ua-server/28032 "2019-09-05T12:08:31Z")
I have an OPC UA Server within a Raspberry Pi. I have installed Ignition in Windows, but when I’m making my project in the designer, I can’t add any variable from the OPC UA Server in Perspective Home page. However I can… --- ## [BUG? Most system tags just...gone](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-most-system-tags-just-gone/28019)
**Author:** [@NorthPoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NorthPoint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-most-system-tags-just-gone/28019 "2019-09-05T11:55:21Z")
8.03RC2, was wondering why a calculated roster I have that uses the gateway’s normally reliable CurrentDateTime tag wasn’t working. Finally found that it wasn’t the script per se, it was that CurrentDateTime was just co… --- ## [How can I change an alarm setpoint using a script action?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-change-an-alarm-setpoint-using-a-script-action/27911)
**Author:** [@goldbergg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/goldbergg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-change-an-alarm-setpoint-using-a-script-action/27911 "2019-08-31T03:33:08Z")
I am trying to configure a script action on a button so that the following occurs when it is pushed: it gets the current value of a nearby numerical field entry box it writes that value to the setpoint of an alarm on a… --- ## [Extending Authentication Profile](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extending-authentication-profile/28006)
**Author:** [@tanuj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tanuj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/extending-authentication-profile/28006 "2019-09-05T11:01:22Z")
We would like to implement our own custom login mechanism for Vision Clients, Is there a way we can extend the Authentication Functionality to create our own authentication profile that supports our own specific way of l… --- ## [PackedHistoricalTagValue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/packedhistoricaltagvalue/25196)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/packedhistoricaltagvalue/25196 "2019-09-05T11:01:49Z")
I was using : com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.history.PackedHistoricalTagValue to store history in Ignition 7.9. This function seems to be still available in Ignition 8 but it use legacy TagPath / DataQuality … --- ## [Align Top refer by own requirement](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/align-top-refer-by-own-requirement/28030)
**Author:** [@taohongyu88](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/taohongyu88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/align-top-refer-by-own-requirement/28030 "2019-09-05T10:49:58Z")
In vision,line one and line two I want to algin top refer the line two not refer the line one. How to achieve? --- ## [Easy Chart Color Control](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-color-control/3901)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/easy-chart-color-control/3901 "2019-09-05T09:56:03Z")
There are a few controls on the easy chart that share the same color binding… both in historical mode as well as real time mode. For those of us building screens with dark backgrounds, this is a pain since you can’t sel… --- ## [How to use BasicTagHistoryQueryParams](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-basictaghistoryqueryparams/11326)
**Author:** [@benoit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benoit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-use-basictaghistoryqueryparams/11326 "2019-09-05T09:45:41Z")
Hi ! The class BasicTagHistoryQueryParams seems interesting, how do I get the result of the query ? It seems that class is in a common package but is designed to be used in the gateway. I need to get a tag history from… --- ## [Read history data using custom modules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-history-data-using-custom-modules/28029)
**Author:** [@war\_vortex](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/war_vortex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-history-data-using-custom-modules/28029 "2019-09-05T09:34:30Z")
I found the function TagHistoryManager.queryHistory(TagHistoryQueryParams var1,StreamingDatasetWriter var2); But I don’t know how to use it Can anyone provide some help? I will be very grateful. --- ## [Ignition 8.0.4 Nightly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-4-nightly/27994)
**Author:** [@eduardo.ojalvo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eduardo.ojalvo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-0-4-nightly/27994 "2019-09-05T07:17:51Z")
Hi everybody, We are using the Ignition Edge 8.0.4 Nightly and recently i´ve seen that you are developping the new 8.0.5 nightly version, what about the 8.0.4 version? are you going to deploy a release about this versio… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1469) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1471)