# Dashboard

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## [No Dashboard after Upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-dashboard-after-upgrade/56948)

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**Author:** [@Rufus\_0815](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rufus_0815)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2022 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-dashboard-after-upgrade/56948 "2022-01-20T11:38:49Z")

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Hi I m using openhabian on a raspi device. After Upgrading to Openhab3 i upgraded node-red too (using the script) and even the nodes. Now the Dashboard is still blank (Please add some UI nodes to your flow and redeploy…

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## [Make tab link dynamic?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/make-tab-link-dynamic/56903)

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**Author:** [@dalethomas81](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dalethomas81)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2022 08:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/make-tab-link-dynamic/56903 "2022-01-20T08:09:02Z")

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In the Layout section of my dashboard, I have added a link that opens in an iframe. Is it possible to make the link dynamic? My idea has been to somehow use the ui\_template node to embed a url in the header and then ref…

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## [RPI display, automatic opening of dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-display-automatic-opening-of-dashboard/56923)

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**Author:** [@PiMo131](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PiMo131)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2022 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-display-automatic-opening-of-dashboard/56923 "2022-01-19T19:05:24Z")

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Hi All, I have some flows and a dashboard running on a RaspberryPi. For the deployement of this solution I am looking for a solution that 'opens' the browser in full screen mode at localhost:1880/ui. This script / soft…

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## [How would you style this dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-would-you-style-this-dashboard/56793)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2022 15:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-would-you-style-this-dashboard/56793 "2022-01-19T15:22:13Z")

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Inspired by Dynamic Dave's "trainspotting" exercise, I am (again) making a departures board for railway stations. Looking at the result without any styling overrides, it's very plain. Clearly it can be enhanced, I just…

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## [Grafana dashboard did not appear \<iframe\>](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grafana-dashboard-did-not-appear-iframe/56493)

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**Author:** [@littlestupid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/littlestupid)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2022 06:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grafana-dashboard-did-not-appear-iframe/56493 "2022-01-19T06:56:16Z")

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Dear users, I have difficulties with Grafana embedded. The dashboard not appear on iframe. Hopefully someone can enlighten me. Here I attach the picture the output on my dashboard.

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## [Send the state of a switch every 5 seconds without changing the state of the switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-the-state-of-a-switch-every-5-seconds-without-changing-the-state-of-the-switch/56852)

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**Author:** [@BirgerBrosa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BirgerBrosa)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2022 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-the-state-of-a-switch-every-5-seconds-without-changing-the-state-of-the-switch/56852 "2022-01-18T18:54:44Z")

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I have a switch that controls whether a window is open or not. The switch is only intended to be triggered in the UI. I also have a weather update. I want combine the switch state and the weather conditions every 5 secon…

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## [Uibuilder - just getting started](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-just-getting-started/56830)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2022 09:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-just-getting-started/56830 "2022-01-18T09:25:41Z")

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I have successfully got uibuilder up and running. I am running the following setup: I have figured out a way to parse the msg payload in index.js. I am not sure it's the best way but I can at least pull out the pa…

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## [Node-Red dashboard for 1000 sensors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-for-1000-sensors/56797)

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**Author:** [@Lance99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lance99)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2022 07:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-for-1000-sensors/56797 "2022-01-18T07:47:23Z")

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So far, I have just doing dashboard for monitoring 20-30 sensors. A special case is comming up, 10 sensors in 100 different buildings. Any leads how to estiblish a kind of menu based dashboard to select building and its…

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## [How to find the Html/css files in the .node-red folder?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-the-html-css-files-in-the-node-red-folder/56832)

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**Author:** [@bhavyadutta1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bhavyadutta1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2022 02:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-the-html-css-files-in-the-node-red-folder/56832 "2022-01-18T02:00:18Z")

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I made a dashboard using node-red and I used widgets as well as ui\_template node. I put all my custom html and CSS in the template node. I use chrome developer tools to check each element and there are many elements I …

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## [Renault Zoe Dashboard User Login](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/renault-zoe-dashboard-user-login/56831)

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**Author:** [@IAlves2022](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IAlves2022)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2022 00:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/renault-zoe-dashboard-user-login/56831 "2022-01-18T00:53:26Z")

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Hello, so i'm trying to build a dashboard for Renault Zoe, with the API that i found in github Node-Red Version: v2.1.5 RenaultZE Version: v1.3 RenaultZE API I dont have experience with nodered, but i've already manag…

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## [Led Node red dashboard doesn't work with string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-node-red-dashboard-doesnt-work-with-string/56810)

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**Author:** [@josemspedro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/josemspedro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2022 16:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-node-red-dashboard-doesnt-work-with-string/56810 "2022-01-17T16:12:40Z")

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Hello. I am using the nodes in the picture to read from the database a string and control the led according to the value of that string. In the node fuction I have : "msg.topic="SELECT connected FROM BootNotificatio…

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## [Use virtual keyboard in node-red-dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-virtual-keyboard-in-node-red-dashboard/2420)

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**Author:** [@ludi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ludi)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2022 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-virtual-keyboard-in-node-red-dashboard/2420 "2022-01-17T14:49:24Z")

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Hi, I am using node red on a raspberry pi with a touch interface (without keyboard). how can I show a virtual keyboard at a textfield? I tried already https://github.com/davidenke/angular-material-keyboard within a temp…

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## [Change icon color by message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-icon-color-by-message/56650)

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**Author:** [@nosered1966](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nosered1966)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2022 01:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-icon-color-by-message/56650 "2022-01-17T01:32:31Z")

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Hi all, when I use the solution from @hotNipi in my Dashboard (see link below), the color of the icon is changing only after refreshing the Dashboard page. Is that normal? What do I have to do if I want to change the …

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## [Modbus mqtt Domoticz](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-mqtt-domoticz/56670)

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**Author:** [@Jono1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jono1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 January 2022 22:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-mqtt-domoticz/56670 "2022-01-16T22:03:09Z")

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Schenider Energy Meter via Modbus - Node red mqtt to Domoticz Hi I’m looking at Controlling my energy meter by the modbus using USB Rs485 to read the addresses and have displayed on my Domoticz automation software I…

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## [Unofficial mdasboard vs official dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unofficial-mdasboard-vs-official-dashboard/56320)

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**Author:** [@ThibautRuy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThibautRuy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 January 2022 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unofficial-mdasboard-vs-official-dashboard/56320 "2022-01-16T20:27:31Z")

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Hi, As I am facing issues with the mdashboard node (layout feature not working with node-red version 2.1.4), I am wondering if the below mdashboard specific feature is still only available in this contrib or also in the…

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## [How to change ui-text background color?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-ui-text-background-color/18854)

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**Author:** [@midnight1979](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/midnight1979)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [16 January 2022 16:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-ui-text-background-color/18854 "2022-01-16T16:18:48Z")

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Need to change backgound color of some ui-text nodes in my dashboard (not all of nodes of this type). How can i do this?

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## [Problem show point-label with using line chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-show-point-label-with-using-line-chart/56726)

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**Author:** [@avestan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/avestan)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [16 January 2022 16:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-show-point-label-with-using-line-chart/56726 "2022-01-16T16:01:31Z")

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Hi My chart point label is not show correct value ! \[{"id":"41ce43a480e30540","type":"inject","z":"39e52d6a371e3442","name":"","props":\[{"p":"payload"},{"p":"topic","vt":"str"}\],"repeat":"","crontab":"","once":false,"o…

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## [Black bar on ui\_date\_picker dialog?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/black-bar-on-ui-date-picker-dialog/56716)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 January 2022 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/black-bar-on-ui-date-picker-dialog/56716 "2022-01-15T23:16:53Z")

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Does anyone know why there is a black bar near the top of the ui\_date\_picker when I select a date? I've searched the forum and google but can't find anything related to this. I just noticed it today so I can't be cer…

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## [Dynamic Dashboard Widgets?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-dashboard-widgets/56434)

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**Author:** [@jmorris644](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmorris644)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 January 2022 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-dashboard-widgets/56434 "2022-01-15T19:17:59Z")

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I am working on my home automation. In doing so I maintain a database of all of the switches and dimmers and their current state. I would like to have a switch widget available for each switch/dimmer in the database. Is …

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## [Determine if browser is minimized and halt udp node until browser is active](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/determine-if-browser-is-minimized-and-halt-udp-node-until-browser-is-active/56673)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [15 January 2022 03:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/determine-if-browser-is-minimized-and-halt-udp-node-until-browser-is-active/56673 "2022-01-15T03:02:22Z")

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I have a flow where I ingest data from the udp node. If the browser is minimized that data gets buffered until the browser is opened and then a flood of data streams to the browser. I would like to determine if the b…

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## [Conver Decimal Number to HH:mm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/conver-decimal-number-to-hh-mm/56672)

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**Author:** [@IAlves2022](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IAlves2022)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 January 2022 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/conver-decimal-number-to-hh-mm/56672 "2022-01-14T21:02:17Z")

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Hello Guys, So, i'm doing a dashboard to check all the stats on my electric car. It's all going, now i have a function to get the Charge Remaining Time, and i receive a decimal value, like the one the print screen i've…

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## [Issue with Time Stamp while displaying MySQL table data on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-time-stamp-while-displaying-mysql-table-data-on-dashboard/56559)

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**Author:** [@saxenaramesh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saxenaramesh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 January 2022 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-time-stamp-while-displaying-mysql-table-data-on-dashboard/56559 "2022-01-14T16:24:40Z")

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Dear Friends, I am using template node to get table in node-red dashboard and then populate that table with data from my mysql database. Everything is good except that time stamp changes to UTC. Time Stamp value in mysq…

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## [Data Formatting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-formatting/56636)

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**Author:** [@Mjrtoo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mjrtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 January 2022 14:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-formatting/56636 "2022-01-14T14:58:09Z")

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Node Red noob, I am doing an HTTP request and successfully getting that data back fine, I am using JSONata to create an array from that data for use on the dashboard as a table, all that is working fine...I see all the …

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## [Prevent overwrite of input text while typing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/prevent-overwrite-of-input-text-while-typing/56643)

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**Author:** [@stgj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stgj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 January 2022 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/prevent-overwrite-of-input-text-while-typing/56643 "2022-01-14T09:59:57Z")

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Hi, I have some issues with overwriting input text. Situation: An inject node triggers after 1sec and should have an interval of 1-2sec thereafter. It is wired to a function node. The function node gets a value from …

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## [Canvas gauges canvas gauge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/canvas-gauges-canvas-gauge/56641)

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**Author:** [@maceace](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maceace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 January 2022 07:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/canvas-gauges-canvas-gauge/56641 "2022-01-14T07:08:54Z")

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Can someone please repeat the procedure how to get the canvas gauge into the dashboard node red. Of these accelerated procedures, I am not at all wise. Thank you

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## [Text Dashboard Node Not Showing Up on Layout after 30 Units Across](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-dashboard-node-not-showing-up-on-layout-after-30-units-across/56604)

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**Author:** [@aa0z](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aa0z)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2022 17:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-dashboard-node-not-showing-up-on-layout-after-30-units-across/56604 "2022-01-13T17:08:45Z")

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I have a dashboard text node that's 44 units across that's not showing up in the layout mode. It was 30 units across and was located on the layout screen. Once I changed it to over 30 units in the properties tab, it di…

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## [Node-red-contrib-ui-svg Add icns from iconify](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ui-svg-add-icns-from-iconify/56602)

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**Author:** [@samuelbras](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/samuelbras)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2022 15:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ui-svg-add-icns-from-iconify/56602 "2022-01-13T15:56:26Z")

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Hi, I need to add iconify icons in node-red-svg-ui. But I only find html tags, which cannot be inserted into the svg. Is there any way to be able to add these icons in dashboard?

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## [Mixed Charts in chartjs - showing more than 2 data series](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mixed-charts-in-chartjs-showing-more-than-2-data-series/56419)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2022 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mixed-charts-in-chartjs-showing-more-than-2-data-series/56419 "2022-01-13T13:53:40Z")

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Hi - I'm attempting to plot 4 datasets (3 bar, 1 line) using chartjs and the sample code from @hotNipi in this topic https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-options-mixed-charts-and-bars-and-multi-axes/25814/6. I can get…

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## [Axis IP Cam Mjpeg Stream with multipart decoder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/axis-ip-cam-mjpeg-stream-with-multipart-decoder/56564)

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**Author:** [@Chorum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chorum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2022 11:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/axis-ip-cam-mjpeg-stream-with-multipart-decoder/56564 "2022-01-13T11:48:08Z")

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Hello, as rtsp streams dont work with multipart decoder without ffmpeg, i try to get the MJPEG Stream of an AXIS CAM. I used the Dashboard before with an Foscam IP Cam and the URL = http://IP:PORT/cgi-bin/CGIStream.cg…

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## [Bug on filtered multiselect in dashboard dropdown node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-on-filtered-multiselect-in-dashboard-dropdown-node/56578)

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**Author:** [@ThomasT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThomasT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2022 10:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-on-filtered-multiselect-in-dashboard-dropdown-node/56578 "2022-01-13T10:24:59Z")

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I'm using actual NodeRed Dashboard (NodeRed 2.1.4 and node-red-dashboard 3.1.2). I have an issue with the dorpdown node - find the flow below. I have many entries. As long I select some entries, everything worked fine …

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