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## [\[Question\] Perspective Session Security](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-session-security/20975)

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**Author:** [@milbar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/milbar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-perspective-session-security/20975 "2018-12-21T23:54:59Z")

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Are there any details on how to setup login security in for a Perspective session? I have watched the video, however it does not contain specific details on how to set this up.

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## [\[Bug-Maybe\] Date time input](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-maybe-date-time-input/20939)

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**Author:** [@brianboudreau](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brianboudreau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-maybe-date-time-input/20939 "2018-12-21T23:42:23Z")

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Having issue with this wont let me enter a value. I have no bindings on this component.

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## [system.tag.queryTagHistory: Read timed out - Communications link failure](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-read-timed-out-communications-link-failure/21563)

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**Author:** [@tyler.bennett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tyler.bennett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory-read-timed-out-communications-link-failure/21563 "2018-12-21T19:33:54Z")

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I’ve been working on a window to allow a user to do custom query and export of historical data (there did not seem to be any existing component for this, let me know if I missed it). Basically I have added components and…

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## [\[Feedback-11395\] OPC Browse in Tag Editor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feedback-11395-opc-browse-in-tag-editor/20642)

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**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feedback-11395-opc-browse-in-tag-editor/20642 "2018-12-21T19:07:51Z")

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Most times I drag tags in from the OPC Browser panel. Some times, however, I use the browser from the Tag Editor. Will the Tag Editor browser make an appearance for RC?

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## [\[BUG-11729\] errors occurred during tag import](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11729-errors-occurred-during-tag-import/20982)

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**Author:** [@cbarnhart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cbarnhart)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11729-errors-occurred-during-tag-import/20982 "2018-12-21T18:56:13Z")

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I exported all of our UDTs and tags from our production 7.9 system. When I do an import into 8 Beta I get the following error: Tag errors occurred during tag import Error\_Exception(“Error importing tags: Cannot coerce …

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## [Using Upwork for Ignition programming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-upwork-for-ignition-programming/21576)

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**Author:** [@zackscriven](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zackscriven)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-upwork-for-ignition-programming/21576 "2018-12-21T18:12:04Z")

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to see who else here is using Upwork for Ignition SCADA / PLC / HMI programming? I've started to use it myself as a free-lancer and I think you would be surprised at the number of companies …

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## [Is there a way to consume MQTT JSON payload in Ignition without cirrus link driver?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-consume-mqtt-json-payload-in-ignition-without-cirrus-link-driver/18280)

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**Author:** [@R.Alamsha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/R.Alamsha)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-consume-mqtt-json-payload-in-ignition-without-cirrus-link-driver/18280 "2018-12-21T18:02:17Z")

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Is there a way to read MQTT JSON payload into Ignition tags without cirrus link driver? Using the JavaScript MQTT Webscokets Client- Example1 ....................... Using the JavaScript MQTT Websockets Client- Ex…

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## [\[Bug-11666\] XY Chart Contains Tooltip Does Not Render In Some Cases](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11666-xy-chart-contains-tooltip-does-not-render-in-some-cases/20900)

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**Author:** [@andrewbrown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrewbrown)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11666-xy-chart-contains-tooltip-does-not-render-in-some-cases/20900 "2018-12-21T17:31:20Z")

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Unexpected behaviour: Tool tips do not appear on XY charts when enabled. Expected behaviour: Tool tips to appear. Info: Browser/clients checked: Chrome, Firefox, safari. Version: 8.0.0-beta0 (b2018111302) Data Me…

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## [Nightly Changelog: 8.0.0- beta.2018121821](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-2018121821/21575)

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**Author:** [@awalker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awalker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-2018121821/21575 "2018-12-21T17:23:38Z")

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Ignition Platform FB10826: Prevent NPE in redundancy configuration FB11909 Fix NPE when gateway named query can't find project FB11938 Can't disable tag event scripts Misc Implement system.opcua.callMethod() Vision …

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## [Pie chart Java.Lang.NullPointerException Error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-java-lang-nullpointerexception-error/21574)

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**Author:** [@Julio.Bautista](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Julio.Bautista)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pie-chart-java-lang-nullpointerexception-error/21574 "2018-12-21T16:38:43Z")

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I have four pie charts with data property bond to the same named query, all of which are using the same parameters(enddate,startdate,department) with the only changing parameter being department(string) which are all har…

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## [Stacked bar chart - percentage](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stacked-bar-chart-percentage/21564)

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**Author:** [@Matrix\_Engineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matrix_Engineering)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stacked-bar-chart-percentage/21564 "2018-12-21T16:14:59Z")

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I have a 3-stack bar chart in report module. Currently have bar labels shown. For the first part of the stack, I want the figure as is now, it's shown in metres. For the other two parts of the stack, I want the figure no…

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## [Binding a custom property to a list of windows](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-a-custom-property-to-a-list-of-windows/21571)

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**Author:** [@Colby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Colby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/binding-a-custom-property-to-a-list-of-windows/21571 "2018-12-21T16:00:19Z")

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I would like to bind a custom property dataset to a list of all the windows in the project. Is this possible? I know there's a scripting function to get the windows, but I can't use it when binding a custom property

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## [Swiping Cards in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/swiping-cards-in-perspective/21402)

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**Author:** [@plarochelle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/plarochelle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/swiping-cards-in-perspective/21402 "2018-12-21T14:05:07Z")

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Can any post a very simple examples of a set of views with a card and a parent view which will swipe cards with all of the data hard coded in it? I’m trying to replicate what is in the table card layout in the demo exam…

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## [Random drop off of scan class Comms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/random-drop-off-of-scan-class-comms/21568)

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**Author:** [@patrick.rediger](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/patrick.rediger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/random-drop-off-of-scan-class-comms/21568 "2018-12-21T13:55:27Z")

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we are using Ignition 7.9.9 currently and the other day we had a random situation where the default scan class just stopped communicating. I was away from the plant and driving so I was not able to get into the system my…

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## [Dynamic SQL insert?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-sql-insert/19644)

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**Author:** [@Matrix\_Engineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matrix_Engineering)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dynamic-sql-insert/19644 "2018-12-21T13:08:10Z")

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I have a CSV file that I want to parse through and insert the data to sql. Trouble is, the columns vary row by row. I therefore want to make a dynamic SQL insert statement. This is my attempt for now, heading home, hop…

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## [Importing Transparent Graphics](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-transparent-graphics/15888)

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**Author:** [@afarzin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/afarzin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-transparent-graphics/15888 "2018-12-21T13:18:25Z")

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Is it possible to import a graphic with a transparent background into Ignition and maintain the transparency? I tried simply importing one as a picture and it added a white background to it.

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## [Ignition Modbus TCP Driver or Kepserver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-modbus-tcp-driver-or-kepserver/21500)

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**Author:** [@cvaldi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cvaldi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-modbus-tcp-driver-or-kepserver/21500 "2018-12-21T04:55:17Z")

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Hi, i'm working on a project where I have to read some data from a power meter using Modbus TCP, write the data to MySQL database and generate periodic reports. The plant already has its control system with Ignition 7.2.…

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## [Window position](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-position/21541)

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**Author:** [@alex.cordova.ee](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/alex.cordova.ee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/window-position/21541 "2018-12-21T00:12:53Z")

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I am having trouble with this window. You can see the select list button. But when I run it live this happens. I have even tried dragging it all the wat to the end and still wont come out correct.

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## [Translating Data in Table Components](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translating-data-in-table-components/21547)

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**Author:** [@rrowe](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rrowe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/translating-data-in-table-components/21547 "2018-12-20T22:11:09Z")

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Can the data inside of tables be translated? If so, how can this be done? The only property that I could find that would let me do this was the Translation List property on the Table Customizer, but recreating each tra…

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## [Bad Quality Tags from Logix Devices](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-tags-from-logix-devices/21550)

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**Author:** [@khashey.ahmed](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/khashey.ahmed)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bad-quality-tags-from-logix-devices/21550 "2018-12-20T21:52:36Z")

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Hi Kevin, I have AB Compact and Control logix devices,However I get device is Connected tag mostly with bad quality.Even if they are connected.I tried putting them in Slower classes,didn’t help.Tried Increasing the time…

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## [BasicExecutionEngine Errors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basicexecutionengine-errors/21548)

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**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/basicexecutionengine-errors/21548 "2018-12-20T20:57:04Z")

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Periodically, one of our Gateways will get a "BasicExecutionEngine: Uncaught exception executing self scheduled runnable" error. Sometimes we will get a few in short order, other times they are more spread out. The err…

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## [Beaconing Device Status in Gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/beaconing-device-status-in-gateway/9130)

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**Author:** [@srosbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srosbury)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/beaconing-device-status-in-gateway/9130 "2014-10-02T18:06:26Z")

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When using the "Is Connected" tag for showing device up/down status in gateway util in 7.7... If the IP of the connection to the PLC is not valid I get a broken link overlay showing a tag and information symbol and th…

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## [Saving file and having gateway open and print the saved file](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-file-and-having-gateway-open-and-print-the-saved-file/21535)

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**Author:** [@ashkan.pashaie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ashkan.pashaie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/saving-file-and-having-gateway-open-and-print-the-saved-file/21535 "2018-12-20T19:54:12Z")

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Hi guys, I have a network printer set up and am trying to print screenshots, pdf, etc. from my clients. Everything works great except the first time I try to print after a client has opened up. It takes a long time to …

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## [\[Feature-10625\] Edit style class name in Edit Style window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-10625-edit-style-class-name-in-edit-style-window/20730)

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**Author:** [@rcrownover](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rcrownover)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-10625-edit-style-class-name-in-edit-style-window/20730 "2018-12-20T18:44:29Z")

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So far, the only way I've found to change the name of a Style Class is to edit the name of the style in the Project Browser tree. Would be awesome if the name of a style class could be changed in the "Edit Style" window.…

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## [\[Bug-11580\]{PathToParentFolder} not an option](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11580-pathtoparentfolder-not-an-option/21191)

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**Author:** [@oisin.gribben](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/oisin.gribben)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11580-pathtoparentfolder-not-an-option/21191 "2018-12-20T18:41:00Z")

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I have a script being run from an expression in a UDT property. When transfering this over to 8.0 I found that there was no option to use {PathToParentFolder} in the UDT properties. Image below illustrates this further…

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## [Client scope - notify script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-scope-notify-script/21499)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-scope-notify-script/21499 "2018-12-20T18:36:40Z")

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I'm looking for a way to notify Ignition Script from the client scope side of a module. Is it possible to create a kind of client script handler that the module could trigger ? ou to register a python callback function t…

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## [Nightly Changelog: 8.0.0- beta.2018121820](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-2018121820/21542)

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**Author:** [@awalker](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/awalker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-2018121820/21542 "2018-12-20T17:27:52Z")

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Alarm Notification FB11560: Ack properties can't be used in custom email message defined on alarm. Ignition Platform FB12099: Security Levels Rules now work for descendants of Authenticated FB12078: Remove bundled …

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## [\[Bug-12142\] Copy and paste new tag creation not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12142-copy-and-paste-new-tag-creation-not-working/21529)

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**Author:** [@NorthPoint](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/NorthPoint)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12142-copy-and-paste-new-tag-creation-not-working/21529 "2018-12-20T16:49:13Z")

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Copy and pasted a tag to try to make duplicates of it. It changed the name of the tag from FlowRate1 to FlowRate2, but did not create a new tag. Just changed the name of the existing tag. This is consistent. 1) Copy…

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## [ControlLogix v31 Comuncation Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-v31-comuncation-problem/21536)

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**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/controllogix-v31-comuncation-problem/21536 "2018-12-20T16:22:52Z")

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HI, I exchange about 40k tags with a ControlLogix 1756. After upgrade of firmware form v20 to v31 and conseguential change of ignition driver, I have some problem of comunication.

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## [\[Bug-12099\] Security Level Rules](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12099-security-level-rules/21494)

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**Author:** [@andrea.morando](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.morando)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-12099-security-level-rules/21494 "2018-12-20T16:14:21Z")

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I tested the new security features introduced in Ignition 8. They seem very powerful. I created an Ignition Identity Provider, based on the “default” user source, where two roles have been set (Administrator and TestRol…

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