# addSeconds in Expression scripting not working with Tag value

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/addseconds-in-expression-scripting-not-working-with-tag-value/90152>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** scripting, ignition81, perspective\
**Created:** [May 9, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/addseconds-in-expression-scripting-not-working-with-tag-value/90152 "2024-05-09T12:10:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![Luke\_Smith1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c89c15/32.png) [@Luke\_Smith1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Luke_Smith1)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/addseconds-in-expression-scripting-not-working-with-tag-value/90152/16 "2024-05-09T19:11:04Z")

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Hi lrose,

Thank you for the input, this is my first ignition project in years so I am relearning everything as I go. Where and how to script to be the most efficient is where I am struggling the most, so your comment is very helpful. Thank you! I will try to switch it over to a Gateway Tag Change Event.

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