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**Author:** [@tbackus](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tbackus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/anyway-to-cycle-through-screens-automatically/8639 "2019-08-16T20:29:05Z")
I have several "overview" screens built, is there a way to cycle throught these screens every 5 minutes?? --- ## [Scripting change to prefix in power table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-change-to-prefix-in-power-table/11159)
**Author:** [@Kstofcho](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kstofcho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scripting-change-to-prefix-in-power-table/11159 "2019-08-16T18:34:52Z")
Is it possible to change the prefix in a power table by using an extension function (configureCell?)? Additionally, is it possible to pull custom properties (that I defined using an expression function) into the extensi… --- ## [Numeric Text Field - Display "Nothing" instead of 0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-display-nothing-instead-of-0/27522)
**Author:** [@Neil\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-text-field-display-nothing-instead-of-0/27522 "2019-08-16T17:23:36Z")
Is there a way to format a numeric text field to display a blank or nothing when set to zero? I’m using this to clear the client tag value = u'' system.tag.write('\[client\]Form Data/CurUser', value) --- ## [Read device PC information](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-device-pc-information/27506)
**Author:** [@corey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/corey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-device-pc-information/27506 "2019-08-16T16:50:12Z")
Is there a way to read device data. For example I have a ups connected and want to display ups status on a vision client. It would be nice to also read cpu temperature, fan speed, sql data space remaining ect. --- ## [Change Database Connection Name](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-database-connection-name/27517)
**Author:** [@dion.botha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dion.botha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/change-database-connection-name/27517 "2019-08-16T15:20:34Z")
Hello, Am I correct in saying that if I change the name of our main database connection I am going to have issues or will everything (including scripts) change their reference to the new name? --- ## [Parameter Binding within a UDT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-binding-within-a-udt/27512)
**Author:** [@PLCINC\_NY](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PLCINC_NY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/parameter-binding-within-a-udt/27512 "2019-08-16T13:39:11Z")
Can someone send an example of a “PARAMETER BINDING” I have a UDT that where I want to bind the value of a tag to the metadata of a tag in the same UTD. I want to bind the value of a tag named “20ma” to the “ScaledH… --- ## [Server says that it's offline for licensing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-says-that-its-offline-for-licensing/27513)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/server-says-that-its-offline-for-licensing/27513 "2019-08-16T12:05:10Z")
Hey all, Just wondering if anyone has ever seen the license management section say that the server is offline even though the server has access to the internet? I am getting ready to transfer the license from this serve… --- ## [Does Ignition support Port forwarding?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-ignition-support-port-forwarding/27510)
**Author:** [@sara.johansson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sara.johansson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-ignition-support-port-forwarding/27510 "2019-08-16T11:45:16Z")
I am trying to make the Ignition OPC client to connect to the OPC UA on a PLC using Port forwarding. I have problems so that’s why I am asking - does Ignition support Port forwarding? (Server with Ignition is on WAN, PL… --- ## [Use UDT parameters for Engineering Limits](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-udt-parameters-for-engineering-limits/27503)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/use-udt-parameters-for-engineering-limits/27503 "2019-08-16T08:12:59Z")
Hi When I try to use UDT parameters in tag Metedata/Engineering limits/High, the numeric field doesn’t accept it. I only can parameters for string filed and not numeric field. If I want my UDT tag Engineering Limits de… --- ## [The Ignition 8.0.4-Nightly can't be downloaded](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-ignition-8-0-4-nightly-cant-be-downloaded/27500)
**Author:** [@dawei.liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dawei.liu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-ignition-8-0-4-nightly-cant-be-downloaded/27500 "2019-08-16T01:57:02Z")
Hi, I want to download the latest version 8.0.4-Nightly. It seems that there is no resource for this version in below links: https://inductiveautomation.com/downloads/ https://inductiveautomation.com/downloads/releas… --- ## [SVG in perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-in-perspective/27461)
**Author:** [@jianping.li](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jianping.li)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/svg-in-perspective/27461 "2019-08-16T01:19:05Z")
As the user manual mentioned, we can drag a svg to the view from any where of my computer. I tried this and find problem : sometimes I can do, but somtimes I can’t. Does the ‘svg’ file need a specific format? and wha… --- ## [SQL Anywhere16 database](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-anywhere16-database/27495)
**Author:** [@bebel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bebel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-anywhere16-database/27495 "2019-08-15T23:27:59Z")
I’m trying to communicate with a SQL Anywhere 16 db that is used by a third party CMMS program. Based on a post I found I’m using Connect URL jdbc:sybase:Tds:192.168.xx.xx:2638/\[server name\] and an additional connection… --- ## [The start time is greater than or equal to the end time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-start-time-is-greater-than-or-equal-to-the-end-time/6388)
**Author:** [@pat.stave](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pat.stave)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/the-start-time-is-greater-than-or-equal-to-the-end-time/6388 "2019-08-15T23:21:55Z")
4-5 times each hour (seemingly random intervals) i get the following error on my easy chart: As you can see from the error the start time is earlier than the end time. Why do i get this error? The tag is logged w… --- ## [\[BUG-14751\] Perspective Time Series Chart - xTrace Info Box Sizing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14751-perspective-time-series-chart-xtrace-info-box-sizing/27489)
**Author:** [@vcgasman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vcgasman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14751-perspective-time-series-chart-xtrace-info-box-sizing/27489 "2019-08-15T23:06:44Z")
Feature request for an auto sizing xTrace info box in addition to the fixed width. The table component has something similar for the column sizing where it gives you the choice of fixed or auto size. Thanks --- ## [\[FEATURE-14750\] Perspective Time Series Chart - Multi-Plot Features](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14750-perspective-time-series-chart-multi-plot-features/27487)
**Author:** [@vcgasman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vcgasman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-14750-perspective-time-series-chart-multi-plot-features/27487 "2019-08-15T23:01:04Z")
I will be building several time series charts for the client who prefers to have multiple plots on the same chart as opposed to one chart with several different axes. Is it possible to set a background color per plot li… --- ## [2 State Button Reset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-state-button-reset/27460)
**Author:** [@jragonesi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jragonesi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/2-state-button-reset/27460 "2019-08-15T21:09:13Z")
Is there a way to reset the Control Value on a 2-state button so that a toggle on/off request does not persist? For example, an operator requests a Valve to open but the controller denies this request and the Indicator … --- ## [system.report.executeAndDistribute?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-report-executeanddistribute/27458)
**Author:** [@wking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wking)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-report-executeanddistribute/27458 "2019-08-15T21:03:06Z")
Hey guys, Is there a way to use this function to call up the native print dialog GUI in the browser. I want to run the report from a button but the docs say you have to pass “primaryPrinterName”, “backupPrinterName”,. … --- ## [SFC Stopping State linger time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-stopping-state-linger-time/27490)
**Author:** [@kevin.deyoung](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kevin.deyoung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sfc-stopping-state-linger-time/27490 "2019-08-15T20:26:44Z")
When an SFC encounters its End it enters the “Stopping” state and remains in that state for 10 seconds. Is there a way to shorten or eliminate that period of time? --- ## [How to get system.db.runPrepUpdate into a script variable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-system-db-runprepupdate-into-a-script-variable/27453)
**Author:** [@Neil\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_B)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-get-system-db-runprepupdate-into-a-script-variable/27453 "2019-08-15T19:43:11Z")
I’m trying to get the SQL index ID (for use in another INSERT statement). system.db.runPrepUpdate("INSERT INTO Shipping\_Form (\[Requestor Badge Number\], \[Purchase Order Number\], \[RMA Number\], \[Ledger Code Number\]) Output… --- ## [MultiState Indicator Variable in Text Property](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multistate-indicator-variable-in-text-property/27485)
**Author:** [@Neil\_B](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Neil_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multistate-indicator-variable-in-text-property/27485 "2019-08-15T17:53:29Z")
Is there a way to add a custom variable in the text portion of a multi-state indicator? For example: \\myVar\\Cycle Stop Where myVar would be tied to a custom property --- ## [\[BUG-14674\] Raspberry Pi Serialization Problems on Window with Power Table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14674-raspberry-pi-serialization-problems-on-window-with-power-table/27233)
**Author:** [@dkhayes117](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dkhayes117)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14674-raspberry-pi-serialization-problems-on-window-with-power-table/27233 "2019-08-15T17:38:27Z")
SerializationException: Error deserializing element "\ **Author:** [@Claus\_Nielsen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Claus_Nielsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-xy-chart-dynamic-axis-bounds/17113 "2019-08-15T17:19:49Z") Anyone who knows a way to dynamically set y-axis low and high bounds dynamically? Can't use auto range as the customer always want's zero in the center of the chart and static values doesn't work either. Can set dynamic … --- ## [Perspective Time Series Chart - Binding Data as Document Value Format](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-time-series-chart-binding-data-as-document-value-format/27482)
**Author:** [@vcgasman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vcgasman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-time-series-chart-binding-data-as-document-value-format/27482 "2019-08-15T17:16:00Z")
Following up on this in case it didn’t get logged. In the latest Tea with Travis he tried to bind the data as Value Format Document and it doesn’t work. See video at 21:15 or so. https://inductiveautomation.com/integr… --- ## [Rotation of Object](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rotation-of-object/27481)
**Author:** [@alex.cordova.ee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.cordova.ee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rotation-of-object/27481 "2019-08-15T16:17:56Z")
I would like to put this at 45 degrees. I only see the rotation --- ## [Perspective PDF Viewer - Public URLS Supported? - 8.04 nightly 08/14/19](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pdf-viewer-public-urls-supported-8-04-nightly-08-14-19/27452)
**Author:** [@will](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/will)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-pdf-viewer-public-urls-supported-8-04-nightly-08-14-19/27452 "2019-08-15T16:01:20Z")
I have been looking around the existing forum posts on the PDF Perspective viewer and am trying to clarify its capabilities. I only know that: - You can't use a local file path on the gateway directly - To serve … --- ## [Trial mode detection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trial-mode-detection/27418)
**Author:** [@Henk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/trial-mode-detection/27418 "2019-08-15T12:27:42Z")
How can it be determined whether a gateway is running in the Trial (2 hour) mode? --- ## [Comparing two Dataset tags and removing excess rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comparing-two-dataset-tags-and-removing-excess-rows/27457)
**Author:** [@jomo23](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jomo23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/comparing-two-dataset-tags-and-removing-excess-rows/27457 "2019-08-15T11:44:08Z")
I have two different dataset tags both with the same amount of columns. For example my columns are labeled \[“Project”, “Definition”, “Visual”\] on both of my dataset tags. I would like to remove any rows on my old dataset… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 3 Native Linux Client not working after upgrade 7.9.0 to 7.9.10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/raspberry-pi-3-native-linux-client-not-working-after-upgrade-7-9-0-to-7-9-10/21417)
**Author:** [@andy.hatch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andy.hatch)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/raspberry-pi-3-native-linux-client-not-working-after-upgrade-7-9-0-to-7-9-10/21417 "2019-08-15T08:19:04Z")
Hi all, I am having trouble getting the linux native client launcher working on several Raspberry Pi 3's the plant uses as heads-up-displays. This issue started as a result of upgrading Ignition from v7.9.0 to v7.9.… --- ## [Binding Button Clicked Value to the Numeric Text Field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-button-clicked-value-to-the-numeric-text-field/27451)
**Author:** [@spatel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/spatel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-button-clicked-value-to-the-numeric-text-field/27451 "2019-08-14T22:31:01Z")
Hi Everybody, I have started learning Ignition. I am new to Ignition Scripting. I would like to know if anyone can help with binding ButtonClicked event to the Numeric Text Field to display how many time button is click… --- ## [\[BUG-14730\] Numeric Text Field - text cursor blinking](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14730-numeric-text-field-text-cursor-blinking/27034)
**Author:** [@thomas.hauptman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/thomas.hauptman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-14730-numeric-text-field-text-cursor-blinking/27034 "2019-08-14T21:54:01Z")
Hello, We have a small annoyance regarding numeric text field component. On this component we have on mouse clicked, script. This script triggers system.gui.inputBox, so that user can enter new value. Once the new valu… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1478) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md?page=1480)