# Dashboard

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## [Dashboard and Global variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-and-global-variables/54465)

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**Author:** [@dpatel2016](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dpatel2016)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2021 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-and-global-variables/54465 "2021-12-02T12:37:17Z")

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My dashboard is really slow when loaded. It takes a long time to load and sometimes it errors out. I have a lot of global variables since I am reading many PLCs and displaying information to a table. I have two charts th…

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## [Notification Node Dialog Input field as Password](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-node-dialog-input-field-as-password/53494)

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**Author:** [@Darwin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Darwin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2021 10:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-node-dialog-input-field-as-password/53494 "2021-12-02T10:47:17Z")

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Is it possible to influence the input field in the dialog supported by the notification dialog to be of type "password" instead of "text". Meaning that the input is just shown as \*\*\*\* instead of readable text? I didn't …

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## [Node-RED dashboard can't handle high freq. data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-cant-handle-high-freq-data/54265)

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**Author:** [@hkayan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hkayan)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [1 December 2021 16:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-cant-handle-high-freq-data/54265 "2021-12-01T16:23:40Z")

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Hi, I am outputting accelerometer data at high freq. (119 Hz) to Node-RED dashboard via line chart node. I realized when we have lower freq. (1 Hz) there are no issues, but at higher frequencies, the dashboard can't cat…

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## [Cannot install node-red-contrib-ui-clock after dashboard update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-node-red-contrib-ui-clock-after-dashboard-update/54570)

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**Author:** [@NPT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NPT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 December 2021 14:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-node-red-contrib-ui-clock-after-dashboard-update/54570 "2021-12-01T14:22:39Z")

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I wonder if anyone can offer some guidance please? Whilst attempting to upgrade Dashboard from 2.30 to 3.1.2, I discovered node-red-contrib-ui-clock was causing issues. After deleting this, the upgrade was fine. Howe…

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## [Dashboard svg - not sure why some Materials icons don't work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-svg-not-sure-why-some-materials-icons-dont-work/54541)

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**Author:** [@letshin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/letshin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 December 2021 03:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-svg-not-sure-why-some-materials-icons-dont-work/54541 "2021-12-01T03:34:26Z")

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I've tried 'book' and 'alarm\_on' which works, but 'water' and 'water\_drop' doesn't. Trying 'mi-water' and 'mi-water\_drop' doesn't work either. Can anyone explain what I'm doing wrong? \<text id="my\_text0" x="364" y="112"…

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## [Dashboard ui\_template send all checkboxes name & state](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-template-send-all-checkboxes-name-state/20492)

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**Author:** [@rwblinn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rwblinn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2021 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-template-send-all-checkboxes-name-state/20492 "2021-11-30T16:52:46Z")

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Hi, question how to send via button, all items name & state of a ui\_template containing several checkboxes. Example msg.payload: \[{"name":"item a","state":true},{"name":"item b","state":false},{"name":"item c","state…

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## [Colorpicker payload sending RGB values all zero](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/colorpicker-payload-sending-rgb-values-all-zero/53553)

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**Author:** [@Rocky48](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rocky48)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2021 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/colorpicker-payload-sending-rgb-values-all-zero/53553 "2021-11-30T13:43:17Z")

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Hi I tried to control my KNX RGB controller with colorpicker. When i check the values in the object sent to the KNX device it looks like: msg.payload:{red:0,green:0,blue:0}. It does not matter what color i choose, it …

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## [Changeable multidimensional array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changeable-multidimensional-array/53515)

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**Author:** [@Andreas703](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Andreas703)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2021 07:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changeable-multidimensional-array/53515 "2021-11-30T07:07:55Z")

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Hi, is it possible to show an multidimensional array and update this with the dashboard ui? Can you help pls? I try to get an multidimensional array into dashboard(the whole array has 1000 arrays), this is the first p…

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## [TypeError: Cannot read property 'dnum' of undefined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-property-dnum-of-undefined/54371)

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**Author:** [@Loonhaunt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Loonhaunt)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2021 02:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-property-dnum-of-undefined/54371 "2021-11-30T02:44:49Z")

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2021-11-27T07:00:00Z (UTC) I am following a tutorial in book "Programming with Node-RED" by Dogan Ibrahim Using TMP 36, MCP3002 , on Raspberry pi 3 B. I received the error message in the subject bar above. I have be…

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## [Dashboard chart settings - font, point colour, axis labels etc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-settings-font-point-colour-axis-labels-etc/54397)

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**Author:** [@letshin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/letshin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 November 2021 06:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-settings-font-point-colour-axis-labels-etc/54397 "2021-11-29T06:09:52Z")

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Hi - Does anyone know how to change the dashboard chart settings please? I am looking to customise the font size, tick marks, marker colours etc. I've inpsected the CSS elements and it seems the chart is a chart.js ifram…

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## [Dashboard: start and show an application on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-start-and-show-an-application-on-dashboard/54342)

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**Author:** [@habakuk25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/habakuk25)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [27 November 2021 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-start-and-show-an-application-on-dashboard/54342 "2021-11-27T22:05:49Z")

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Hi! I am triing to implement a phython program which is simply started via the terminal, into the nodered-dashboard. Is there a possibility to start the application from the dashboard as well as embed the application w…

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## [How to add sectors in a gauge?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-sectors-in-a-gauge/53791)

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**Author:** [@patfrench](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/patfrench)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2021 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-sectors-in-a-gauge/53791 "2021-11-26T19:13:45Z")

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Hi, I'm starting with node-red, I'm trying to learn quickly by myself but I need help here :slight\_smile: I need a 3rd sector: green : 0 - 50 yellow : 50 - 70 orange : 70 - 80 red : 80 - 100 can you help me? Than…

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## [Display array from sort node in template list](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-array-from-sort-node-in-template-list/54303)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2021 07:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-array-from-sort-node-in-template-list/54303 "2021-11-26T07:29:59Z")

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Good day, I have an array of objects that I sort in a sort node. I then want to display them in a list which I try using this in the template node: \<table class="table"\> \<tr\> \<th style="width:10em;"\>MMS…

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## [File list hyperlink color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-list-hyperlink-color/54190)

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**Author:** [@ekovaks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ekovaks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2021 20:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-list-hyperlink-color/54190 "2021-11-25T20:55:55Z")

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Noob question: Using code from natcl for file listing File upload and delete in Dashboard · GitHub but my question is a basic one for using a template and coloring of hyperlinks. I want to change the hyperlink color f…

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## [TCP Host Address via msg.payload?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-host-address-via-msg-payload/3534)

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**Author:** [@sweetwater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sweetwater)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2021 09:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-host-address-via-msg-payload/3534 "2021-11-25T09:38:55Z")

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We are using a TCP node and that is working well. However , the TCP Host address will be changing based on user setup. Looking for method to have user enter the Host IP address in Dash board and pass that into the TCP …

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## [Box-Plot chart possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/box-plot-chart-possible/54211)

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**Author:** [@Nameoh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nameoh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2021 08:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/box-plot-chart-possible/54211 "2021-11-25T08:00:05Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm looking for a Box-Plot Chart in Node-Red Dashboard. I didn't find any useful information with a google search, can someone help me ? I'm looking for something like this I wonder if it is possible …

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## [Adding Scaling to flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-scaling-to-flow/54243)

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**Author:** [@yusuftm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yusuftm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2021 07:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-scaling-to-flow/54243 "2021-11-25T07:20:31Z")

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Have created a fully functioning node red flow continuously updating from sensors connected to an arduino and pi, however would like to add option to view data collected over all time on the site.

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## [Ui\_dropdown - "ERR: Invalid Options"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-dropdown-err-invalid-options/54164)

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**Author:** [@ScheepersJohan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ScheepersJohan)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2021 09:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-dropdown-err-invalid-options/54164 "2021-11-24T09:11:21Z")

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When the options only have one field the ui-dropdown reports "ERR: Invalid Options". {"topic":"SELECT ttngateway FROM ttngateway;","\_msgid":"5e0898bcd4c96cc8","payload":\[{"ttngateway":"tech5-alverstone-02-dbn"}\],"option…

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## [Wrong socketid displayed by ui-control node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wrong-socketid-displayed-by-ui-control-node/54188)

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**Author:** [@ninoflorj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ninoflorj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2021 06:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wrong-socketid-displayed-by-ui-control-node/54188 "2021-11-24T06:55:18Z")

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Hi, I think i have found an issue, but I'm not sure. With the newest version of Node-Red Dashboard (3.1.2), the UI-Control node outputs the wrong Socket IDs (msg.socketid) when an event (connect, disconnect...) happens…

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## [Temperature sensor to round in Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temperature-sensor-to-round-in-node-red/54182)

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**Author:** [@tiby007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tiby007)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2021 22:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temperature-sensor-to-round-in-node-red/54182 "2021-11-23T22:03:42Z")

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Dear All! I have a temperature sensor value coming from S7-300 PLC. I get the value in a long decimal format, which does not look good on a dashboard. I would like to round it to 1 decimal, like 23,5 Celsius. I have no …

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## [Money total counter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/money-total-counter/54048)

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**Author:** [@Becherer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Becherer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2021 01:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/money-total-counter/54048 "2021-11-23T01:01:23Z")

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I am looking to use node red to make a simple money counter. I would like to have a dashboard that has a starting number of zero, and someone can have a number pad to enter a number and press - or + to add to rolling tot…

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## [Worldmap don't use or generate msg.socketid](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-dont-use-or-generate-msg-socketid/54006)

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**Author:** [@lcse66](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lcse66)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2021 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-dont-use-or-generate-msg-socketid/54006 "2021-11-22T13:17:37Z")

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Hi all, I'm using the excellent Worldmap node. However, I am having difficulty when multiple sessions are connected. Specifically, I can't get other elements on the page to interact correctly because Worldmap doesn't g…

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## [Ui-Table deleting several columns at once](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-deleting-several-columns-at-once/54069)

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**Author:** [@dptek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dptek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2021 10:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-deleting-several-columns-at-once/54069 "2021-11-22T10:16:00Z")

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I am trying to delete several columns at once by sending the command deleteColumn, but it only deletes the column that refers to the first item of the arguments array. Do have I have to send an independent command for ea…

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## [Ui-Table custom formatter on nested tables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-custom-formatter-on-nested-tables/54070)

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**Author:** [@dptek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dptek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2021 20:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-custom-formatter-on-nested-tables/54070 "2021-11-21T20:08:38Z")

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Hi, I want to apply a custom column formatter on a subTable, but for some reason it doesn't work. The example below doesn't show the subTable when timestamp uses custom formatter (timestamp\_formatter). If I set the tim…

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## [Show two Payloads on a Website (Uibuilder)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-two-payloads-on-a-website-uibuilder/53326)

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**Author:** [@\_R\_A\_L\_F](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/_R_A_L_F)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2021 08:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-two-payloads-on-a-website-uibuilder/53326 "2021-11-21T08:48:54Z")

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Hello, I don't know any way to display two received values in the appropriate place on the index1.html website. I am using uibuilder for this. I currently receive both values under id="msg" but would like to display th…

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## [Spacer size unable to change from 1x1 to any other size (Solved)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-size-unable-to-change-from-1x1-to-any-other-size-solved/52610)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2021 01:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-size-unable-to-change-from-1x1-to-any-other-size-solved/52610 "2021-11-20T01:04:18Z")

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Since i have updated to Node-red 2.1.0 and later updated to 2.1.1 I am unable to change Spacer size in the dashboard.

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## [Accessing Node-RED Remotely via ZeroTier](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-node-red-remotely-via-zerotier/54001)

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**Author:** [@ae2213](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ae2213)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-node-red-remotely-via-zerotier/54001 "2021-11-19T20:59:45Z")

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I'm trying to access Node-RED via ZeroTier I created a network on ZeroTier and added two members my laptop and my phone Node-red is on my Laptop , when I'm using new IP from Managed IPs on phone it works only when I'm …

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## [Spacer size not taken in account](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-size-not-taken-in-account/53998)

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**Author:** [@esalles](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/esalles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 17:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-size-not-taken-in-account/53998 "2021-11-19T17:47:52Z")

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Hi, I'm playing with v2.1.3 (Node.js v17.1.0) and dashboard v3.1.1. It seams that there is no way to configure spacer size: The layout treeview edit button 'allows' me to change its size by matrix selection ,but nothin…

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## [State\_Trail From Database. Is Combine Similar States Irrelevant or am I making some mistake? (Solved)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-trail-from-database-is-combine-similar-states-irrelevant-or-am-i-making-some-mistake-solved/53994)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-trail-from-database-is-combine-similar-states-irrelevant-or-am-i-making-some-mistake-solved/53994 "2021-11-19T15:45:51Z")

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The Output of the State-trail generated by a query from MySQL data base, is not giving From and To Time considering the Combine Similar States. My input is series of timestamp of one minute interval and states true or fa…

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## [Simple table in template node aligning colums](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-table-in-template-node-aligning-colums/53995)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-table-in-template-node-aligning-colums/53995 "2021-11-19T14:49:35Z")

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I have a simple table and need to allign the columns. Can anybody tell me how? Table looks like this: I need 1st column left align, 2nd column right align and 3th column centered. Template node looks like this: \<ta…

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