Powerchart properties specific to modes (xTrace, panAndZoom, etc) are hidden from the props/interaction/ menu if their mode is not the selected one. However, they ARE still attached, and sometimes applied, to the chart. This, in itself, is intentional behavior: Perspective: PowerChart Component - Config - Hidden Properties or Missing Properties ( 8.1.0 ) - #2 by paul-griffith, however, it can quickly lead to undesirable behavior.
In particular, xTrace's infobox and line can appear even when the xTrace mode is not selected. Without switching the editor's mode to xTrace, the properties to disable these are hidden from the editor. In addition, since buttons allowing clients to change modes are possible to enable, the configuration of these modes should not be hidden from the editor. This means clients can end up in unconfigured chart modes easily, if the mode switching is left enabled.
Bug Report
Version Info
| Module | Version | License |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition Platform | 8.3.8 (b2026071409) | |
| SFC Module | 6.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| Event Streams Module | 1.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| Perspective Module | 3.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| Reporting Module | 7.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| Symbol Factory Module | 8.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| Alarm Notification Module | 7.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| OPC-UA Module | 10.3.8 (b2026071409) | Trial |
| Enterprise Administration |
Steps to reproduce
- Add powerchart to a view
- Switch to live mode
- Add a data source and switch to xtrace mode
- Click the plot go add a line
- switch back to panAndZoom mode
Expected behavior
The xTrace elements are removed from the graph, and/or attributes that remain can be edited through the property editor.
Actual behavior
The xTrace elements remain on the graph, and the attributes for them are hidden from the editor.