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Aaron Block

Case Study Program Manager
Aaron joined Inductive Automation at the beginning of 2021. With his background in Cellular Molecular Biology and Chemistry, he brings a unique perspective to the automation industry. When he's not writing, you can find him rock climbing or walking on the beach.
Ignition 8.1.34: Tag Reference Tracker, Vision Template Menu, Launcher Signature Verification Aaron Block Thu, 11/30/2023 - 08:09
The release train refuses to slow down. It just dropped off three top-tier features last month and now it’s back with the most-requested Ignition feature on the ideas portal.
Ignition 8.1.33: Google Map Component, EAM Resume, Java Upgrade Aaron Block Thu, 10/19/2023 - 15:45
Last month, during the ICC 2023 Technical Keynote, Carl Gould and Colby Clegg teased some upcoming Ignition 8.1 features, but they didn’t say how long we’d have to wait. Well, it turns out the answer is “not long at all.”
Ignition 8.1.32: New BACnet Read/Write Functions, Scripting Style Guidance Aaron Block Tue, 09/12/2023 - 10:12
Ignition 8.1.32 delivers new scripting functions and acceptable values for the BACnet Driver, some guidance for parsing script functions and docstrings, and more.
Ignition 8.1.29: Scripting Security Improvement, New Driver Data Types, Perspective Quality-of-Life Updates Aaron Block Fri, 07/07/2023 - 13:17
Ignition 8.1.29 delivers nimble improvements to security when canceling scripts, new data types for the Siemens S7 driver, quality-of-life updates for Perspective, and more.
Ignition 8.1.28: Mitsubishi Driver, Custom Vision Touchscreen Keyboard, Tag Report Tool Update Aaron Block Thu, 06/01/2023 - 14:49
Ignition 8.1.28 is traveling in style, delivering a cross-continental bounty that includes the much-anticipated Mitsubishi driver, an overhauled Vision Touchscreen Keyboard, “OR” support for the Tag Report Tool, and much more.
Ignition 8.1.26: Extensive Quality-of-Life Improvements for Perspective & Project Browser, Important Docker Update Aaron Block Thu, 03/23/2023 - 15:35
Ignition 8.1.26 delivers a cornucopia of new updates, including a myriad of Perspective quality-of-life improvements, an extensive update to the Project Browser, and much more.