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**Author:** [@fred.berryman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fred.berryman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-open-project-in-designer-after-upgrade-from-8-0-to-8-0-1/24888 "2019-05-10T15:38:56Z")
So I have a project that opens fine in a vision client after upgrading, but won't open in designer. The error report I'm getting is: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Cannot add child named 'TextScript', name in use. … --- ## [Progress Bar in Template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/progress-bar-in-template/24884)
**Author:** [@Jfrantz](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jfrantz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/progress-bar-in-template/24884 "2019-05-10T14:20:29Z")
When editing project the progress bar works fine. When Published and new client opened the progress bar will show \>0% even though data does not exist for my limit. I am referencing a table within my data using: expressi… --- ## [DataParc - ParcView](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataparc-parcview/24883)
**Author:** [@vrautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vrautomation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dataparc-parcview/24883 "2019-05-10T14:18:31Z")
Does someone knows about DataParc and ParcView? I’m new in a company that have this tool but do not use it a lot. I’m trying to have information about it but unlike Ignition, the documentation and training are not free … --- ## [Same parent project on multiple Front Ends - Scale-Out/Hub and Spoke Architecture](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/same-parent-project-on-multiple-front-ends-scale-out-hub-and-spoke-architecture/24842)
**Author:** [@dean.mcclure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dean.mcclure)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/same-parent-project-on-multiple-front-ends-scale-out-hub-and-spoke-architecture/24842 "2019-05-10T12:04:31Z")
I am rolling out multiple front-ends and IO gateways and want to maintain a single global project on the gateways with all of the templates for valves, motors, etc. Does anyone know how to share a project across multipl… --- ## [Revision Management Strategies in Ignition 8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/revision-management-strategies-in-ignition-8/24880)
**Author:** [@dean.mcclure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dean.mcclure)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/revision-management-strategies-in-ignition-8/24880 "2019-05-10T12:03:31Z")
Now that the internal revision management system is gone. What is the best strategy for managing revisions and backups of projects. My developers only have access to Ignition via the designer (rather than access to the f… --- ## [Ignition with serial communication rs232](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-with-serial-communication-rs232/24819)
**Author:** [@karthikeyan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/karthikeyan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-with-serial-communication-rs232/24819 "2019-05-10T11:34:02Z")
I have a machine which runs not in PLC may be PCB board or Embedded (i dont know excatly) which is operating in DOS. From the control panel, there are four RS232 port connected to the CPU. I need to get the data of the m… --- ## [SCOPE\_IDENTITY FROM INSERT to Variable](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scope-identity-from-insert-to-variable/24861)
**Author:** [@juang](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/juang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/scope-identity-from-insert-to-variable/24861 "2019-05-09T23:26:24Z")
Trying to find out if i can pass the SELECT SCOPE\_IDENTITY FROM AND INSERT QUERY to a Variable, or if this can only be than with Store Procedures… I currently have all my code that require SCOPE\_IDENTITY with SP, but i d… --- ## [Perspective - Sparkline](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-sparkline/24652)
**Author:** [@mattn1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mattn1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-sparkline/24652 "2019-05-09T17:36:42Z")
When using the sparkline chart in perspective. I do not see any way to set high/low range, or high/low desired. The description of the perspective component from the manual describes the importance of setting desired r… --- ## [Perspective and cell phone instruments](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-and-cell-phone-instruments/24847)
**Author:** [@apimente](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/apimente)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-and-cell-phone-instruments/24847 "2019-05-09T17:29:43Z")
Hi, We’re playing with the new ignition 8 and want to know if with perspective in HTML5 mode can use the cellphone instruments. We have a demo with perspective app (android) where you can read a barcode with the cell p… --- ## [\[BUG\] Can't rearrange components in flex container past non-displayed component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-cant-rearrange-components-in-flex-container-past-non-displayed-component/24848)
**Author:** [@justin.brzozoski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/justin.brzozoski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-cant-rearrange-components-in-flex-container-past-non-displayed-component/24848 "2019-05-09T17:29:35Z")
I originally bumped into this w/ 8.0 and just reconfirmed it is still present in today’s nightly (b2019050902). Here’s how to reproduce it: Start a new project using the “Perspective Menu Nav” template Open the “Heade… --- ## [Can I capture a HTTP Connection Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-capture-a-http-connection-error/24844)
**Author:** [@Julio.Bautista](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julio.Bautista)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-capture-a-http-connection-error/24844 "2019-05-09T16:31:19Z")
Is there a way I can do a try except, but only for a connection error when I conduct a web service call Caused by: com.inductiveautomation.ignition.client.gateway\_interface.GatewayException: HTTP Error: 503 - Service Un… --- ## [Setting the Perspective table component size in Ignition Designer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-the-perspective-table-component-size-in-ignition-designer/24843)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/setting-the-perspective-table-component-size-in-ignition-designer/24843 "2019-05-09T15:50:43Z")
Ignition 8.0.1 When I edit the Perspective table width and height in Designer it jumps back to 400 x 400. When I drag the resize handles it jumps back to 400 x 400 when I let go. Any idea what I’m doing wrong? --- ## [\[Bug-13662\] \[vision\] tag paths containing ampersands](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13662-vision-tag-paths-containing-ampersands/24238)
**Author:** [@code\_skin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/code_skin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13662-vision-tag-paths-containing-ampersands/24238 "2019-05-09T15:24:22Z")
In Ignition 7 the tag browser rejected folder names containing &. In Ignition 8 the tag browser allows folders to use this character but system.tag.write\* fails because of illegal character. Is it possible to allow the… --- ## [Wacky behavior from embedded views](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wacky-behavior-from-embedded-views/24836)
**Author:** [@mattn1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mattn1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/wacky-behavior-from-embedded-views/24836 "2019-05-09T15:18:16Z")
My ignition is running on a centOS vm with the latest stable release 8.0.1 I am developing on a windows 7 computer. I have a svg for a motor that I am trying to use to indicate with color change if it running or faulte… --- ## [Unable to change binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-change-binding/24412)
**Author:** [@winbetho](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/winbetho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-change-binding/24412 "2019-05-09T15:09:37Z")
Hi! I have a table where the Data is binded to a SQL script as below. The binding works but now I’m unable to change anything inside the script. When i click Ok I will get a error in red text. The script: SET QUOTED\_I… --- ## [\[Bug-13846\] Perspective adding new property resorts and then keyboard focus is lost](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13846-perspective-adding-new-property-resorts-and-then-keyboard-focus-is-lost/24811)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-13846-perspective-adding-new-property-resorts-and-then-keyboard-focus-is-lost/24811 "2019-05-09T14:32:35Z")
8.0.1 When adding new properties to a component, the new ‘key’ is first in focus and is ready to be renamed, however then the new property is quickly resorted in the list and the keyboard entry focus is lost and you end… --- ## [Traspaso de parámetros a popup y lectura de tag a través de estos parámetros](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/traspaso-de-parametros-a-popup-y-lectura-de-tag-a-traves-de-estos-parametros/24798)
**Author:** [@gheit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gheit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/traspaso-de-parametros-a-popup-y-lectura-de-tag-a-traves-de-estos-parametros/24798 "2019-05-09T13:35:05Z")
Gente, buen día. Tengo un Template que diseñe llamado “Válvula” el cual cuando lo instancio en la pantalla principal y le coloco un tag y a través de este tag concatenando variables de la forma “tag({P\_Valve.instanceName… --- ## [system.file.writeFile file names not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-writefile-file-names-not-working/24837)
**Author:** [@brendan.curran](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brendan.curran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-file-writefile-file-names-not-working/24837 "2019-05-09T14:21:59Z")
Upgraded to 8.0, and whenever a file is saved in the vision client, the filename is just blank in the save window despite the script generating a string for it. Regardless of what the string is, it will not populate the … --- ## [When linking Chinese named windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-linking-chinese-named-windows/24816)
**Author:** [@1264034959](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/1264034959)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/when-linking-chinese-named-windows/24816 "2019-05-09T14:00:40Z")
Hi, I met two problems during my project development. One is that when linking Chinese named windows, It always pops up an error window. Is Chiese still poor compatible? The other problem is that when tab strip cust… --- ## [Translating project](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translating-project/11168)
**Author:** [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translating-project/11168 "2019-05-09T13:55:46Z")
I have a fairly big project coming to an end. Now is time start thinking about translate it to another language (russian in my case). I made project in english and now I need to send all texts for translation to Russia, … --- ## [\[Question\] XYChart with Tag History](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-xychart-with-tag-history/21021)
**Author:** [@software.development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/software.development)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-xychart-with-tag-history/21021 "2019-05-09T13:53:47Z")
How am I supposed to show tag history through XYChart? Should I make a binding in dataSources property? Thanks for your help --- ## [Writing to datatype Float](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-datatype-float/24826)
**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-datatype-float/24826 "2019-05-09T12:27:16Z")
Hi, I don’t know if this is a bug, or if it’s supposed to be this way. But when I i.e. write 4.95 to a float type tag (memory tag), I actually write “4.949999809” according to Ignition…Doesn’t look good if you want to … --- ## [\[BUG-11355\] Ignition 8 - no SVG support on Linux?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11355-ignition-8-no-svg-support-on-linux/24827)
**Author:** [@AlThePal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlThePal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11355-ignition-8-no-svg-support-on-linux/24827 "2019-05-09T12:26:43Z")
The IU video on SVGs in Ignition 8 shows dragging SVGs into a view. This was demonstrated in Windows but doesn’t seem to work in Linux. Are there any other ways to get SVGs into a view? --- ## [Does Ignition 8 support 32-bit Vision clients?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-ignition-8-support-32-bit-vision-clients/24072)
**Author:** [@witman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/witman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-ignition-8-support-32-bit-vision-clients/24072 "2019-05-09T12:23:05Z")
Under discontinued features in the upgrade guide for Ignition 8 it states: Support for 32-bit platforms other than ARM has been discontinued I looked around a bit, but didn't find anything to clarify whether this app… --- ## [Event trigged manually](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-trigged-manually/24822)
**Author:** [@winbetho](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/winbetho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/event-trigged-manually/24822 "2019-05-09T12:00:33Z")
I have a script that is run when the event PropertyChange occurs in a container. Is there a way to trigg this manually? --- ## [GET HTTP Request in Scripting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-http-request-in-scripting/24825)
**Author:** [@irshadh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/irshadh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-http-request-in-scripting/24825 "2019-05-09T11:47:50Z")
Hi, I am working on a demo project to read variable value from a PLC using HTTP GET Request. I am reading the value of variable var3 using this script: result = system.net.httpGet(“http://192.168.1.220/dir/cgi-bin/read… --- ## [What cause loading resource number increase at startup](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-cause-loading-resource-number-increase-at-startup/24499)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-cause-loading-resource-number-increase-at-startup/24499 "2019-05-09T10:30:13Z")
Hello I’d like to decrease the startup time for loading perspective session. So what component or setting cause to increase the loading resource number increase at startup? --- ## [Cant write negative values to numeric text field](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-write-negative-values-to-numeric-text-field/22215)
**Author:** [@Kleppe85](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kleppe85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cant-write-negative-values-to-numeric-text-field/22215 "2019-05-09T08:47:12Z")
Hi, Have anybody had problems with writing negative values from specific operator stations? I can write negative values from one client, but on the others the value is written as positive instead. Guess it’s some kind… --- ## [System.tag.browse on an perspective object prop](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-browse-on-an-perspective-object-prop/24772)
**Author:** [@mitchell-ACS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mitchell-ACS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-browse-on-an-perspective-object-prop/24772 "2019-05-09T02:28:11Z")
I am trying to bind a perspective dropdown component value prop to the results of the sys.tag.browse function, I can get a messy batch pretty easily by using a script transformation on a tag path like this: value = '\[de… --- ## [\[FEATURE\] Dataset Viewer column widths reset when adding/deleting rows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-dataset-viewer-column-widths-reset-when-adding-deleting-rows/24625)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-dataset-viewer-column-widths-reset-when-adding-deleting-rows/24625 "2019-05-08T23:45:23Z")
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