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title: "Scripts"
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# Scripts

> The Running Scripts page provides a real-time view of all actively running Gateway scripts and includes tools to manage them, such as terminating a script. Similar functionality is available in the Vision Client and Designer consoles through their respective Running Scripts tabs.

## Running Scripts

| Attribute      | Description                                                                 |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Thread Id       | The unique identifier (ID) of the thread running the script.                   |
| Description     | The name and description of the script.                                        |
| Execution Start | The timestamp indicating when the script began execution.                      |
| Elapsed Time    | The total time the script has been running.                                    |

To manage a script, expand the three dots menu ![](three-dot-menu.png) next to the script entry. Actions such as terminating the script can be performed from this menu.

![Diagnostics - Running Scripts](diagnostics-running-scripts.png)

## Gateway Scripts

The Gateway Scripts page provides an overview of all configured Gateway Event Scripts. These scripts are managed in the [Gateway Event Scripts](platform/scripting/scripting-in-ignition/gateway-event-scripts/gateway-event-scripts.md) section of a project.

The scripts are organized into tabs, each categorized by function.

| Tab         | Description                                                                                 |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Startup      | Scripts that execute when the Gateway starts.                                                  |
| Update       | Scripts that execute during project updates.                                                   |
| Shutdown     | Scripts that execute when the Gateway shuts down.                                              |
| Timer        | Scripts that execute at predefined time intervals.                                             |
| Tag Change   | Scripts that execute when a tag value changes.                                                 |
| Messages     | Scripts that execute in response to system or user-defined messages.                           |
| Scheduled    | Scripts that execute at specific times or dates.                                               |

![Diagnostics - Gateway Scripts](gateway-scripts.png)

### Scripts Section Properties

The **Scripts** section for the selected tab displays key details about each script.

| Attribute        | Description                                                                 |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Project           | The project where the script is configured.                                    |
| Last Execution    | The most recent time the script ran.                                           |
| Duration          | The time taken for the script to execute.                                      |
| Status            | Indicates whether the script completed successfully or encountered an error.   |

### Log Activity Properties

The **Log Activity** section displays logger entries related to the configured Gateway Event Scripts with relevant attributes.

| Attribute   | Description                                                                         |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Min Level   | Dropdown menu with filter options for INFO, DEBUG, and TRACE.                       |
| Live Values | Toggle switch to turn live values on or off.                                        |
| Merge to Logs | Merge the settings of the current view with the main Diagnostics Log Viewer.      |
| Logger      | The name of the logger associated with the script entry.                            |
| Time        | The timestamp indicating when the log entry was created.                            |
| Message     | The log message providing details about the script's behavior or any issues encountered. |

To display additional properties, select the ![](log-props-icon.png) icon next to the logged event.

![](log-event-props.png)