# Dashboard

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/dashboard/5.md?page=113

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## [Modbus unsigned int 16](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-unsigned-int-16/53319)

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**Author:** [@Migs74](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Migs74)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 10:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-unsigned-int-16/53319 "2021-11-19T10:41:01Z")

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Hi Guys this is my first post, i have read all the post on modbus RTU and i have made a 95% there with the flows (8).json (398 Bytes) flow just by reading and testing The issue i have is the 16 bit true or false or 1 …

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## [Node-red Beginner](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-beginner/53970)

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**Author:** [@ibramk23](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ibramk23)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 01:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-beginner/53970 "2021-11-19T01:52:04Z")

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hello, i need to create an rgb color picker using node-red. I know some stuff with the software, however im having trouble for this assignment. Not sure where i would start with the RGB color picker using a string? star…

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## [Add an object in the toolbar of each nodered page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-an-object-in-the-toolbar-of-each-nodered-page/53952)

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**Author:** [@Giu-seppe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giu-seppe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2021 16:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-an-object-in-the-toolbar-of-each-nodered-page/53952 "2021-11-18T16:49:14Z")

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Hi all, I need to insert a dynamic component inside the node red top toolbar. I found this as an example done very well Node-red-dashboard dynamic element in toolbar. Unfortunately the automatic update only works on th…

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## [UI\_StateTrail Timeline inconsistency](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-statetrail-timeline-inconsistency/53922)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2021 11:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-statetrail-timeline-inconsistency/53922 "2021-11-18T11:30:14Z")

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Hi, I have a number of state trails configured to track the status of machines, running or stopped based on inputs from the machine for every minute. if count is more than 1, then running and if not stopped. that is wor…

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## [Inserting data in chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inserting-data-in-chart/53930)

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**Author:** [@Jesse052002](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jesse052002)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2021 11:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inserting-data-in-chart/53930 "2021-11-18T11:20:58Z")

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Heyy, I got a question about my node red project. The project requires to pull data from a MYSQL database. Right know I can pull the data and show it in my debug and system console. (see the pics) But i cant show it i…

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## [I can't format the a timestamp from my database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-format-the-a-timestamp-from-my-database/53925)

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**Author:** [@evanic14](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/evanic14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2021 09:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-format-the-a-timestamp-from-my-database/53925 "2021-11-18T09:37:01Z")

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Hi, I want to get a timestamp from my database but it doesn't format it properly. this is the data i get from the database: This is how it is displayed in the dashboard: i want to see the date: DD-MM-YYYY and the …

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## [Dashboard Site settings Import/export](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-site-settings-import-export/53808)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2021 07:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-site-settings-import-export/53808 "2021-11-18T07:45:55Z")

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Is it possible to export the node-red project along with dashboard site settings ? sorry I tried hard to find the topic if already exists but could not find. Seems very basic requirement feature must be there. i just don…

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## [Adding someone elses JS file into a node-red-dashboard ui-template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-someone-elses-js-file-into-a-node-red-dashboard-ui-template/53910)

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**Author:** [@johnsteeleMolinare](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/johnsteeleMolinare)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2021 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-someone-elses-js-file-into-a-node-red-dashboard-ui-template/53910 "2021-11-17T20:42:23Z")

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If I wanted to use a rotary knob rather than a slider a previous forum had suggested using the jogDial.js detailed in the link below; If I wanted to import this into a node-red-dashboard ui-template in order to use it…

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## [Multistate switch - no output topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multistate-switch-no-output-topic/52145)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2021 22:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multistate-switch-no-output-topic/52145 "2021-11-16T22:15:40Z")

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Just noticed that the ui-multistate-switch output does not enable users to specify an output topic. Most of the dashboard nodes do have this feature, and it would be a useful addition, and help simplify dashboard flows. …

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## [Button block until 2 seconds passes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-block-until-2-seconds-passes/51542)

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**Author:** [@bubuq3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bubuq3)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2021 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-block-until-2-seconds-passes/51542 "2021-11-16T14:32:13Z")

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Hello, I got flow that control relays via modbusRTU. When I click the button on node-red dashboard to turn on the relay I got to wait at least 2 seconds to turn off the relay or turn on the others because MODBUS serial i…

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## [Ui\_table column size not working in raspberry pi browser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-column-size-not-working-in-raspberry-pi-browser/53807)

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**Author:** [@xjust](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xjust)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2021 09:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-column-size-not-working-in-raspberry-pi-browser/53807 "2021-11-16T09:48:08Z")

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Hi there, Cant seem to make ui\_table custom column size work on linux (tested on rasbian with chromium and firefox), it works perfectly on windows. The tables are defined in percentages. When the page is loaded the co…

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## [Form data to database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/form-data-to-database/11100)

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**Author:** [@purnima](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/purnima)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2021 00:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/form-data-to-database/11100 "2021-11-16T00:09:52Z")

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I am trying to insert the form values in mysql using xampp server, but it is showing this error. please help.

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## [Up down counter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/up-down-counter/53785)

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**Author:** [@evanic14](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/evanic14)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 21:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/up-down-counter/53785 "2021-11-15T21:16:13Z")

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Hi, I would like to create a simple up and down counter. Tap the + button once, the value goes up. Tap the - button once the value goes down. There should aslo be a reset button. I have found two libraries one of them on…

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## [Dynamically changing text color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-changing-text-color/53766)

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**Author:** [@shaunfish](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shaunfish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 14:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-changing-text-color/53766 "2021-11-15T14:33:04Z")

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Hi Can someone please check my code and tell me why the text on the dashboard for the sporadic E entry is not changing. \[{"id":"d78a34f9.756958","type":"tab","label":"Weather","disabled":false,"info":""},{"id":"ee142ab…

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## [Don't want Browser to Exit Full Screen when mouse moves over to top](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dont-want-browser-to-exit-full-screen-when-mouse-moves-over-to-top/53747)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dont-want-browser-to-exit-full-screen-when-mouse-moves-over-to-top/53747 "2021-11-15T12:25:12Z")

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I have designed the dashboard to utilize complete screen and have some clickable buttons at the top row. A feature of browser (Microsoft Edge) is trying to exit full screen when i move the mouse rapidly to the top to cl…

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## [\[Announce\] Dashboard 3.1.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-dashboard-3-1-0/52747)

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**Author:** [@dceejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dceejay)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 11:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-dashboard-3-1-0/52747 "2021-11-15T11:14:13Z")

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Just a few tiny fixes and socket.io library update Fixes Bump socket.io to 4.3.x Remove ui\_control messages weird feedback block (not sure why it was ever there... but no doubt someone will remind me, at which point I…

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## [Text Align in Ui\_Buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-align-in-ui-buttons/53685)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-align-in-ui-buttons/53685 "2021-11-14T14:27:01Z")

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Is it possible to have a simple text layout settings in ui\_button similar to ui\_text ? CSS settings is a bit too much for simple requirement.

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## [Can I add a tab specific button to the header?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-add-a-tab-specific-button-to-the-header/53691)

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**Author:** [@Schmtterfliege](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Schmtterfliege)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 18:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-add-a-tab-specific-button-to-the-header/53691 "2021-11-13T18:35:13Z")

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Hi, In my dashboard I have 10 "tabs" (rooms). Each room has a "Refresh" button, that basically triggers some nodes in each flow to basically just manually update information I show for each room. But this button looks…

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## [Close few selected groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/close-few-selected-groups/53589)

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**Author:** [@Krzysztof](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Krzysztof)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 18:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/close-few-selected-groups/53589 "2021-11-13T18:09:52Z")

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I'm trying to send command witch should close the selected groups, but that work with very strange way. After deploy a flow and send close order, one of selected groups is closed the rest remains still open (not always t…

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## [Node red dashboard documentation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-documentation/53654)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 07:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-documentation/53654 "2021-11-13T07:20:02Z")

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After trying out the carbon fiber dashboard background customization I have been looking for a document that lists the different sections you can customize in the dashboard. Does anything exist that I can look at? Thank…

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## [Dynamic button tooltip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-button-tooltip/7813)

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**Author:** [@fabnavigator](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fabnavigator)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2021 10:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-button-tooltip/7813 "2021-11-12T10:29:19Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to set the button tooltip by sending it a message? If not, how hard is it to create a custom button node with this capability?

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## [Msg.ui\_control change properties of a single ui\_text node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-ui-control-change-properties-of-a-single-ui-text-node/53458)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2021 10:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-ui-control-change-properties-of-a-single-ui-text-node/53458 "2021-11-12T10:27:54Z")

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Hello guys. I wonder if it is possible to change color and size of 1 ui\_text widget (NOT all widgets in a group)? I succeeded with ui\_template, but all widgets in the group changed. I think that it is possible to do with…

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## [Strategy for download between docker container and localhost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strategy-for-download-between-docker-container-and-localhost/53582)

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**Author:** [@MiguelSoares](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MiguelSoares)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2021 18:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strategy-for-download-between-docker-container-and-localhost/53582 "2021-11-11T18:44:13Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a node red flow with dashboard running in a docker container. I have the download option on the dashboard to copy files from an RPi to the local PC, however I need a strategy to download the cont…

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## [Audio out node to play on ipad](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-out-node-to-play-on-ipad/53570)

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**Author:** [@DavidE1A](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DavidE1A)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2021 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-out-node-to-play-on-ipad/53570 "2021-11-11T11:19:49Z")

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I know ios is an ass when it comes to autoplaying sounds and videos, but is there any way to get the audio out dashboard node to play sound on an ipad? I don't get the page settings to enable autoplay on the ipad like I …

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## [Toggle CSS with Boolean values from Inject](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/toggle-css-with-boolean-values-from-inject/53545)

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**Author:** [@Chapanata](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chapanata)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2021 06:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/toggle-css-with-boolean-values-from-inject/53545 "2021-11-11T06:23:49Z")

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Hello, I am testing out a way on trying toggle the visibility of a gauge by using a boolean inject. I know how to set the display of different classes to none and it works, but I cannot figure out how I would be able to…

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## [Node-red-contrib-play-sound volume control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-play-sound-volume-control/53401)

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**Author:** [@Myslikko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Myslikko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2021 21:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-play-sound-volume-control/53401 "2021-11-10T21:28:05Z")

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Hello! is there a way to adjust node-red-contrib-play-sound volume levels from dashboard?

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## [\[Dashboard\] Reuse groups/widgets - For example for multiple thermostats](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-reuse-groups-widgets-for-example-for-multiple-thermostats/52606)

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**Author:** [@\_Tim](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/_Tim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2021 18:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-reuse-groups-widgets-for-example-for-multiple-thermostats/52606 "2021-11-10T18:28:15Z")

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Hey all, I've been tinkering with Node-RED in HA and I run into a wall. If I would have 14 rooms, with in each room a thermostat, I would add 14 thermostat widgets/groups to the dashboard. One thermostat functionality …

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## [Turning ON/OFF a template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/turning-on-off-a-template/53471)

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**Author:** [@ebolisa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebolisa)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2021 16:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/turning-on-off-a-template/53471 "2021-11-10T16:35:52Z")

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Hi, I'm streaming video through a template, but because I'm limited to the amount of streaming, I decided to control it with a switch. When the switch is ON, the video is streaming otherwise, not. The switch turns OFF …

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## [How to make SVG images responsive on the dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-svg-images-responsive-on-the-dashboard/53520)

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**Author:** [@NoviceUser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NoviceUser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2021 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-svg-images-responsive-on-the-dashboard/53520 "2021-11-10T16:21:03Z")

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Hello, I am currently using the node-red-contrib-ui-svg to make SVG images. I was wondering if it could be possible to make the images responsive so that users could be able to view them properly on their phones. \[{"id…

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## [Ui\_table complete flow example](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-complete-flow-example/53518)

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**Author:** [@xjust](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xjust)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2021 15:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-complete-flow-example/53518 "2021-11-10T15:08:09Z")

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Hi there, I added the example 3 ui\_table flow, but i cannot wrap my head around how to generate and update the data for it. Can anybody provide a working example of a multi thermostat using ui\_table, (including data se…

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