# Dashboard

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## [Cannot preload Time field in Dashboard form](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-preload-time-field-in-dashboard-form/50465)

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**Author:** [@abesis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/abesis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 September 2021 10:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-preload-time-field-in-dashboard-form/50465 "2021-09-02T10:16:57Z")

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I'm trying to preload the Time field of a node red dashboard ui form using the incoming msg, like so: \[{"id":"c1dce9ca4b3f9013","type":"ui\_form","z":"30c224646f95e02b","name":"Date form","label":"","group":"903a6ab8.…

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## [Does the Dashboard button support sending a buffer as Hex?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-the-dashboard-button-support-sending-a-buffer-as-hex/50526)

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**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 September 2021 09:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-the-dashboard-button-support-sending-a-buffer-as-hex/50526 "2021-09-02T09:31:01Z")

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Guys, Steadily progressing with my home battry automation project. As an intermediate step to fully automatic operation i am building a manual control dashboard I have a function node that i have been using an inject …

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## [Contrib-ui-time-scheduler](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-ui-time-scheduler/50450)

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**Author:** [@bbartling](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bbartling)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [1 September 2021 14:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-ui-time-scheduler/50450 "2021-09-01T14:34:21Z")

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On this ui-time-scheduler How does one get to the dashboard shown in the link? I have the example flows imported but I dont know how to recreate

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## [Dashboard slider control via arrow keys on physical keyboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-slider-control-via-arrow-keys-on-physical-keyboard/50178)

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**Author:** [@eltucaso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eltucaso)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [1 September 2021 03:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-slider-control-via-arrow-keys-on-physical-keyboard/50178 "2021-09-01T03:51:29Z")

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I've successfully developed and deployed a Node-Red instance on a RPI3B+, and am controlling a rover via the GPIO pins. Unfortunately it is tedious to drive a rover with sliders via a browser; I'd like to 1). use the arr…

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## [Responsive layout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/responsive-layout/50356)

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**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 August 2021 13:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/responsive-layout/50356 "2021-08-31T13:35:43Z")

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Hi all, I have a clock and logo etc on the top bar, but when viewing on mobile devices these get in the way. After some searching I found this code to hide objects based on screen width. As I want to hide 2 items, but …

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## [How to find the length of a buffer?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-the-length-of-a-buffer/50417)

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**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 August 2021 03:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-the-length-of-a-buffer/50417 "2021-08-31T03:52:54Z")

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Guys, My inverters send in responses to queries on UDP port 8899 - there is no differentiation or ability to say for different inverters to send to different ports etc. I have 3 inverters talking and they all send resp…

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## [UI Template content not showing up in head](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-content-not-showing-up-in-head/50407)

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**Author:** [@acoulson-epicor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acoulson-epicor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 August 2021 23:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-content-not-showing-up-in-head/50407 "2021-08-30T23:13:18Z")

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I am attempting to inject some css to override the default group layout. I have the type set to "Added to site section", but the style clause is not present in my dashboard UI Node Red version 1.0.6 and dashboard 2.24.…

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## [Equipment run schedule graphic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/equipment-run-schedule-graphic/50393)

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**Author:** [@bbartling](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bbartling)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [30 August 2021 19:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/equipment-run-schedule-graphic/50393 "2021-08-30T19:37:12Z")

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Hello Does node red have a graphic UI like a building automation system (BAS) equipment scheduling graphic? These are all very typical to the BAS industry where every manufacture has something very similar, a weekly cal…

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## [Rpi gpio control though keyboard keys](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-gpio-control-though-keyboard-keys/50395)

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**Author:** [@raatech91](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/raatech91)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 August 2021 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-gpio-control-though-keyboard-keys/50395 "2021-08-30T15:35:42Z")

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can we create control in node red to control raspberry pi gpio pins through keyboard keys up,down,left,right . press a button led on release the button led off .like game keys control. ...... i need advisor

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## [Dashboard blank page on old iPad](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-blank-page-on-old-ipad/50317)

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**Author:** [@haegar33](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/haegar33)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [30 August 2021 11:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-blank-page-on-old-ipad/50317 "2021-08-30T11:08:13Z")

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While still trying to (ab)use my old iPad with iOS 9(!) as a permanent wall display I suddendly stumbled over these mysterious errors which are hard to explain and track down: The iPad was able to display most of the UI…

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## [Dashboard audio available as audio stream](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-audio-available-as-audio-stream/49306)

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**Author:** [@TabSel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TabSel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2021 20:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-audio-available-as-audio-stream/49306 "2021-08-29T20:10:15Z")

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Im completely new to all things raspberry, home automation, node red, all ideas I have for our house about to be build are completely based on theory. I’d like to know if node red dashboard audio is available as a live …

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## [X-axis Label in chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/x-axis-label-in-chart/50343)

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**Author:** [@chihiep11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chihiep11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2021 11:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/x-axis-label-in-chart/50343 "2021-08-29T11:48:40Z")

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I converted from isoformat into timestamp (it's ok) but X-axis Label in chart is wrong. Converted from isoformat into timestamp Debug chart Config chart Help me. Thanks infor: Node-RED version: v2.0.5 No…

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## [Payload to trigger a day](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-to-trigger-a-day/50350)

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**Author:** [@uselucoustic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uselucoustic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2021 10:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-to-trigger-a-day/50350 "2021-08-29T10:27:54Z")

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Is there a simple way sending a payload to template and select a day on the checkboxes? flows.json (5.0 KB)

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## [Formatting a chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-a-chart/50349)

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**Author:** [@Simon01011](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Simon01011)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2021 08:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-a-chart/50349 "2021-08-29T08:58:50Z")

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Hi there! It's me once again with problems concerning the ui\_chart. I have some time series data for one day: \[{"id":"72751a3a.7c2bf4","type":"function","z":"509589b6.d80d48","name":"","func":"let data = \[\\n {\\n …

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## [Uibuilder - Declaration of Each Input in Data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-declaration-of-each-input-in-data/50312)

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**Author:** [@Paulf007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paulf007)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2021 20:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-declaration-of-each-input-in-data/50312 "2021-08-28T20:45:26Z")

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I am taking the plunge into Ui-Builder and from most of the templates and example's out here I managed to get something resembling a dash going but I want to check some thing. in the Index.js file variables is linked vi…

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## [RE: Updating a Node-RED flow from the file system](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-updating-a-node-red-flow-from-the-file-system/50169)

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**Author:** [@awneil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/awneil)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2021 15:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-updating-a-node-red-flow-from-the-file-system/50169 "2021-08-28T15:48:53Z")

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Ref: The thread established that it is, indeed, possible. But it seems a bit risky - allowing to upload any arbitrary file which just happens to have the "json" file type. Some sort of "signature" would seem benefi…

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## [Dashboard, ui\_media problem, with node code (cont.)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-media-problem-with-node-code-cont/50102)

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**Author:** [@magnusso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/magnusso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2021 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-media-problem-with-node-code-cont/50102 "2021-08-27T21:11:39Z")

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Cont. to thred https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-media-problem-with-node-code/42567, @Steve-Mcl, many thanks for your code, it works. \[{"id":"16302fa9.75087","type":"function","z":"5d3f964c.fef898","name":"to…

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## [Dashboard: Disable but don't dim a button?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-disable-but-dont-dim-a-button/50220)

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**Author:** [@awneil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/awneil)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2021 12:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-disable-but-dont-dim-a-button/50220 "2021-08-27T12:15:51Z")

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Is there a way to disable a Dashboard button without also dimming it? I'm using a button as an indicator: setting its background to red or green and label to 'on' or 'off' So modelling an indicator which lights up …

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## [Help needed with some basic programming](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-with-some-basic-programming/50062)

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**Author:** [@pa3fbx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pa3fbx)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2021 07:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-with-some-basic-programming/50062 "2021-08-27T07:51:20Z")

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Hi, I am involved in a project witch is growing by the day. Its a control system for a repeater build here locally. I started off on Arduino but very quickly merged to RPI and node-red. I know my way around electronics…

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## [Iconify icon as button icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iconify-icon-as-button-icon/50225)

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**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2021 04:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iconify-icon-as-button-icon/50225 "2021-08-27T04:21:07Z")

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I have put \<script src="https://code.iconify.design/1/1.0.7/iconify.min.js"\>\</script\> into head section, but I cannot figure out what to put in the button setup for the icon field to use this - \<span class="iconify" d…

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## [Send text input and select box values to one payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-text-input-and-select-box-values-to-one-payload/50196)

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**Author:** [@ksy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ksy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2021 00:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-text-input-and-select-box-values-to-one-payload/50196 "2021-08-27T00:57:26Z")

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Hi, everyone I want to send payload with text input(id : qty) when button is clicked. at first i tried with string input type="button" value="Order Now" ng-click=send({payload:"10"}) it worked so replace string to …

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## [Unable to save and retrieve value from DropDownList](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-save-and-retrieve-value-from-dropdownlist/50238)

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**Author:** [@el\_pablo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/el_pablo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2021 23:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-save-and-retrieve-value-from-dropdownlist/50238 "2021-08-26T23:12:23Z")

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Hey guys, I'm new to Node-Red. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I'm trying to save a value in the flow from a drop down node and read the value from the function node. I always get "NOT SELECTED" in the function…

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## [Buienradar - windrichting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buienradar-windrichting/49841)

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**Author:** [@dick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dick)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2021 21:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buienradar-windrichting/49841 "2021-08-25T21:09:26Z")

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buienradar van node-red-contrib-buienradar (node) - Node-RED werkt OK Je kunt de windrichting goed aangeven in graden (0-360) met windrichtingGR. Vraag De windrichting met {{payload.buienradar.windrichting}} heeft …

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## [Disable/enable button and checkbox on the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-enable-button-and-checkbox-on-the-dashboard/50162)

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**Author:** [@LucasPelu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucasPelu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2021 19:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-enable-button-and-checkbox-on-the-dashboard/50162 "2021-08-25T19:14:42Z")

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Hello, I want to enable the checkbox clicking the Boton 1 and then enable the boton 2 when the checkbox is checked. I was able to achieve that when the checkbox is checked the Boton 2 was enable, but when i did the same…

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## [Event logging with timeStamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/event-logging-with-timestamp/50126)

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**Author:** [@Mohit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mohit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2021 12:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/event-logging-with-timestamp/50126 "2021-08-25T12:39:35Z")

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I am trying to create event log with time stamp. Can anyone suggest correct flow to display values with timestamping.

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## [UI-State-Trail persistence data help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-state-trail-persistence-data-help/50143)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoshuaG)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2021 07:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-state-trail-persistence-data-help/50143 "2021-08-25T07:02:59Z")

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Can you tag people @hotNipi ?? I'm struggling with the persistence setup on this node. I assume if I correctly set the setting.js (below) then the node should store its own data? if this is the case I dont understand wh…

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## [communication with the yokogawa dcs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-with-the-yokogawa-dcs/50088)

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**Author:** [@Marcelo12](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marcelo12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2021 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-with-the-yokogawa-dcs/50088 "2021-08-24T20:11:00Z")

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hello guys, I was wondering if node red communicates with the yokogawa dcs system?

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## [Dashboard template led array problems](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template-led-array-problems/50022)

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**Author:** [@ozpos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ozpos)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2021 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template-led-array-problems/50022 "2021-08-24T14:00:05Z")

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The conversation began here https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-icon-changed/656/16?u=ozpos I have made significant progress but still have a couple of problems. \[ { "id": "77b9551a682cccf9", "…

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## [Dashboard Title Color change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-title-color-change/50084)

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**Author:** [@dpatel2016](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dpatel2016)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2021 13:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-title-color-change/50084 "2021-08-24T13:03:11Z")

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I have a custom theme for my dashboard and I want to change the color of the main title of the dashboard. Does anyone have a solution? Thank you!

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## [Help to auto refresh page after tab\`s transition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-to-auto-refresh-page-after-tab-s-transition/50090)

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**Author:** [@luisof16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luisof16)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2021 03:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-to-auto-refresh-page-after-tab-s-transition/50090 "2021-08-24T03:48:49Z")

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Hello everyone , I newbie in node red, I try to make auto refresh web page after self transition of tabs, I try with ui\_template using "location.reload()" but was cycling in reload process , also try using function…

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