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**Author:** [@fourmajor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fourmajor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11133-perspective-view-in-designer-not-respecting-hi-dpi/20728 "2018-11-09T21:45:22Z")
1. The behavior you unexpectedly encountered: On HiDPI screens, when I create a new Perspective View, it is shown not respecting HiDPI. In other words, the Designer is shown with larger fonts and graphics, except for the… --- ## [Iterative tag expression binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iterative-tag-expression-binding/20711)
**Author:** [@dsui](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dsui)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/iterative-tag-expression-binding/20711 "2018-11-09T19:47:24Z")
I am trying to bind about 360 identical multi-state indicators to a series of iterative OPC tag data structures. In this case, the state of Indicator 1 would bind to an expression based off Tag 1/Item A and Tag 1/Item B,… --- ## [\[bug-11605,10666\]7.9 to 8.0 Project Import Issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11605-10666-7-9-to-8-0-project-import-issues/20720)
**Author:** [@martin.nelkie](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/martin.nelkie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11605-10666-7-9-to-8-0-project-import-issues/20720 "2018-11-09T19:35:17Z")
My original 7.9 project did not import successfully to 8.0 I have not tried sense the 6th Reference to the following post I have the same setup \[BUG\] Gateway Fails to Start After the project hung up on starting … --- ## [TypeError: setValue(): 1st arg can't be coerced to com.inductiveautomation.ignition.common.Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/typeerror-setvalue-1st-arg-cant-be-coerced-to-com-inductiveautomation-ignition-common-dataset/20722)
**Author:** [@kunal.ghule](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kunal.ghule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/typeerror-setvalue-1st-arg-cant-be-coerced-to-com-inductiveautomation-ignition-common-dataset/20722 "2018-11-09T18:11:08Z")
In UDT, i wanted to populate memory dataset tag with value of OPC tags. I am using scrip as shown in picture. It giving me error on system.dataset.setValue(), even though 1st arg is supposed to be dataset. --- ## [Output bit value as a string](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-bit-value-as-a-string/20710)
**Author:** [@Schwartzds](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Schwartzds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/output-bit-value-as-a-string/20710 "2018-11-09T18:09:12Z")
Looking to convert bit value as a string. For example, an output of 1 would get converted to a string "Fail", 0 would be "Normal" --- ## [Converting vision window to perspective page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-vision-window-to-perspective-page/20428)
**Author:** [@nader.chinichian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nader.chinichian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/converting-vision-window-to-perspective-page/20428 "2018-11-09T17:48:15Z")
Hi guys I'd like to know when I create a project in vision regarding the converting pages to perspective module what items should I redesign? I want to estimate the time that I need to spend for perspective pages desig… --- ## [Template canvas, dataset in parameters?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-dataset-in-parameters/20700)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/template-canvas-dataset-in-parameters/20700 "2018-11-09T16:39:50Z")
I'm looking how to pass a dataset in the parameters of a template canvas. Not sure it's possible ? dictionnary parameters : {'enum': Dataset \[3R ? 2C\], 'tagPath': u'\[default\]TEST/00001/TC/OUVERT', 'designation': u'C… --- ## [\[BUG-11014\] Colour Picker opens too narrow](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11014-colour-picker-opens-too-narrow/20697)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11014-colour-picker-opens-too-narrow/20697 "2018-11-09T16:26:17Z")
build 8.0.0-beta0 (b2018110708) Not particularly a bug, but rather an annoyance. The colour picker displays unnecessarily narrow to see all of the tabs, all of which are used regularly. In particular I tend to use HSL m… --- ## [OPC Tags into a Dataset](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-into-a-dataset/19868)
**Author:** [@rroca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rroca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-into-a-dataset/19868 "2018-11-09T14:18:09Z")
Hi everyone, I need to assign OPC tags to a memory tag (Dataset type) inside of a Data Type Structure, is that possible? And how? Please. --- ## [Problem with invokeLater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-invokelater/20709)
**Author:** [@andrea.montresor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/andrea.montresor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-invokelater/20709 "2018-11-09T12:52:22Z")
Hi, we have actually a problem with the function invokeLater. We are trying to call a GLOBAL SCRIPT called "Reader" with the function "readAll" that is like this: def readAll(ip,db): dtNow = system.tag.read("\[Syste… --- ## [Client Launch Issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-issue/20705)
**Author:** [@keith.hyder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/keith.hyder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/client-launch-issue/20705 "2018-11-09T10:59:53Z")
Good Morning All, Interesting issue, and was wondering if anyone else has had it. Got a project I have been working on, and now all of a sudden the client will not launch. I have tried to launch from the tools menu, an… --- ## [\[Question\] Menu Tree perspective - Ingition 8 beta](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-menu-tree-perspective-ingition-8-beta/20625)
**Author:** [@OscarLucas](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/OscarLucas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-menu-tree-perspective-ingition-8-beta/20625 "2018-11-09T10:12:06Z")
I have made a menu tree in the perspective. It's so nice. Now i would like to set the links to the other windows. Where i should configure this setting? How i thell ingnition to go to other "view" X /Main pag to /pag… --- ## [Vision Module with JGraphX](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-module-with-jgraphx/20704)
**Author:** [@emovspunk1996](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/emovspunk1996)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/vision-module-with-jgraphx/20704 "2018-11-09T09:48:10Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to make a module that adds diagram creating tools using the library JGraphX. Is it possible to create a component palette where I can drag and connect objects in a container? Thank you. --- ## [Copying an Array of memory tag in an array of OPC values](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copying-an-array-of-memory-tag-in-an-array-of-opc-values/20661)
**Author:** [@p.revollet](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/p.revollet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/copying-an-array-of-memory-tag-in-an-array-of-opc-values/20661 "2018-11-09T08:26:13Z")
Hi folks, I actually work on a project where I have to read/write a big amount of data from/in a Schneider M580 PLC. The customer impose us a very short responsing time to do it. At first, I tried to do it by using a "f… --- ## [\[Question\] Standard Component Props - Can delete base properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-standard-component-props-can-delete-base-properties/20689)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-standard-component-props-can-delete-base-properties/20689 "2018-11-09T03:31:51Z")
I've literally just installed ignition 8 and just had a quick look at the Perspective module. I've dragged on a Thermometer component into Perspective and noticed that I can delete any of the base Props properties. I d… --- ## [\[Question\] Licensing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-licensing/20590)
**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-licensing/20590 "2018-11-09T02:11:53Z")
For applying a license to the beta, would I just use the web interface under licensing? --- ## [\[Question\] Running Multiple Versions of Ignition?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-running-multiple-versions-of-ignition/20629)
**Author:** [@john.schlottke](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/john.schlottke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-running-multiple-versions-of-ignition/20629 "2018-11-09T02:02:49Z")
Is it possible to have multiple versions of Ignition running? For example we'd like to keep version 7.9 but at the same time start developing for version 8. Hopefully this would allow us to take advantage of the new mo… --- ## [\[Feature\] Serial Module in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-serial-module-in-perspective/20694)
**Author:** [@ryanjmclaughlin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ryanjmclaughlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-serial-module-in-perspective/20694 "2018-11-09T01:47:55Z")
This is a shot in the dark, but we have been using small Ignition Vision apps to interface with lab bench style equipment. Generally it is formatting the data or walking the operator through the process then finally sub… --- ## [Run a shared script on a tag event?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-a-shared-script-on-a-tag-event/20657)
**Author:** [@Lalillo1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Lalillo1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/run-a-shared-script-on-a-tag-event/20657 "2018-11-09T00:49:01Z")
I just have a question, I have a hunch that this is not possible, but I am going to ask anyways. Can I run a shared script on a tag event? Because what I am trying is not working so far. --- ## [Acknowledgement notes Via POP3 email acknowledgement?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/acknowledgement-notes-via-pop3-email-acknowledgement/20687)
**Author:** [@byrnep](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/byrnep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/acknowledgement-notes-via-pop3-email-acknowledgement/20687 "2018-11-08T23:28:11Z")
Hi all, We've recently implemented an alarming system whereby the alarm pipeline sends an email simultaneously to an operator's email and cell phone via email to SMS. The SMS ensures a timely receipt by the operator,… --- ## [\[Question\] Native Client Launchers, Win, Linux, OSX, ? iOS?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-native-client-launchers-win-linux-osx-ios/20672)
**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-native-client-launchers-win-linux-osx-ios/20672 "2018-11-08T21:42:13Z")
Also, for the native client launchers, I saw the window, linux, and mac OSX launchers, but not an iOS launcher. Since the mobile module is not in the module list anymore, what is the preferred method for launching a proj… --- ## [\[Bug-11594\] 8.0 Gateway launches 7.9 user manual](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11594-8-0-gateway-launches-7-9-user-manual/20680)
**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-11594-8-0-gateway-launches-7-9-user-manual/20680 "2018-11-08T21:07:43Z")
self explanatory, see above. can we get the https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC80 attached to the search - user manual link? --- ## [Detecting key-down with click event](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detecting-key-down-with-click-event/20681)
**Author:** [@zacslade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zacslade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/detecting-key-down-with-click-event/20681 "2018-11-08T20:10:03Z")
Hi all, I'm building a sort of custom menu using the template repeater, and I want to be able to shift-click and ctrl-click the menu items for multiple selection. The logic behind selecting isn't a problem, but I don't… --- ## [7.9.9 Translation imports to Alternate English](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-9-translation-imports-to-alternate-english/20677)
**Author:** [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/7-9-9-translation-imports-to-alternate-english/20677 "2018-11-08T19:56:56Z")
Hey all, Been working on a script to automate translations through MS Translate (2 miilion characters free per month appeals to my sense of cheap). My XMLs seem to be generating okay. However, when I try to import, it … --- ## [UDT Tags dataset to be converted to pyDataSet issue](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tags-dataset-to-be-converted-to-pydataset-issue/20652)
**Author:** [@Faisal.Shibli](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Faisal.Shibli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udt-tags-dataset-to-be-converted-to-pydataset-issue/20652 "2018-11-08T19:21:16Z")
We have a custom UDT in Ignition in which one of the components is Tags with is 2R x 2C dataset as seen in the pictures below. I am trying to convert this dataset to PyDataSet under IsAvailable Component Scripting. Unfor… --- ## [Lingering web dev alarms](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lingering-web-dev-alarms/20667)
**Author:** [@adolfo.rafael.martin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adolfo.rafael.martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/lingering-web-dev-alarms/20667 "2018-11-08T19:09:44Z")
When I use the python function to acknowledge an alarm, system.alarm.acknowledge(), the alarm is acknowledged and disappears from the alarm status table, but it continues to be output by a call to the python functi… --- ## [Designer Connection Lost repeatedly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-connection-lost-repeatedly/20651)
**Author:** [@mikeahechtman](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikeahechtman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/designer-connection-lost-repeatedly/20651 "2018-11-08T19:02:36Z")
I created a UDT and didn't create any parameters or members... after about 10 minutes... The designer constantly says connection lost and connection restored. On one of the errors, it says: Session re-established, but … --- ## [Returning a UDT from a system.tag.read()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/returning-a-udt-from-a-system-tag-read/20678)
**Author:** [@bdecelles](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bdecelles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/returning-a-udt-from-a-system-tag-read/20678 "2018-11-08T18:55:57Z")
Hi, I'm trying to build a template that takes a UDT and displays the information for the tags within that UDT. Pretty simple, but the problem comes when I try to use this template in a template repeater and also set t… --- ## [\[Question\] Web interface home page project launching?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-web-interface-home-page-project-launching/20671)
**Author:** [@brian.mills](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/brian.mills)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/question-web-interface-home-page-project-launching/20671 "2018-11-08T16:47:10Z")
We used to see a list of active vision projects on the home page, and from the client we would click on one of them to download the desired project. Is this changed now or "not connected" yet? --- ## [Nightly Changelog: 8.0.0-beta.20181108-0221](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-20181108-0221/20670)
**Author:** [@PerryAJ](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/PerryAJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/nightly-changelog-8-0-0-beta-20181108-0221/20670 "2018-11-08T16:17:05Z")
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