# Dashboard

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## [Hiding group using "ui\_control" node and "button"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hiding-group-using-ui-control-node-and-button/8567)

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**Author:** [@cpaolojo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cpaolojo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2021 13:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hiding-group-using-ui-control-node-and-button/8567 "2021-03-13T13:19:47Z")

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Hi all, I would hide group in my dashboard. I've tried all the solution which I've found in the forum but it still doesn't work. I have a "button" node which sends a JSON message to the "ui\_control" node. The problem …

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## [Drawing live data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/drawing-live-data/42364)

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**Author:** [@Maf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Maf)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2021 12:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/drawing-live-data/42364 "2021-03-13T12:36:22Z")

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Hello every body how can I draw data in node red chart and gauge from api http link that contained data updated every several seconds .which node red icons used for this scenario

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## [Como compartilhar dashboard com outra pessoas](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/como-compartilhar-dashboard-com-outra-pessoas/41317)

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**Author:** [@emerson4594](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emerson4594)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2021 00:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/como-compartilhar-dashboard-com-outra-pessoas/41317 "2021-03-13T00:23:54Z")

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como faço para compartilhar o link da pagina da dashboard e outra pessoa consiga acessar?

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## [Send Message to one specific ui object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-message-to-one-specific-ui-object/42318)

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**Author:** [@pfe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pfe)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-message-to-one-specific-ui-object/42318 "2021-03-12T16:46:30Z")

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Hello , I have a matrix of 5 X 5 Buttons on a dashboard and I want to access per programm one particular button to change it's color. How can it be made ? Have each button a ID? thx

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## [MQTT to SQLite help please](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-to-sqlite-help-please/42538)

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**Author:** [@Dgillett](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dgillett)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 14:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-to-sqlite-help-please/42538 "2021-03-12T14:45:51Z")

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So I am trying to store MQTT data into a SQLite, this data will not be RTD, it will only be stored ON VALUE CHANGE This is what I have so far. I am using the Inject to create a data base Next I am Joining 4 MQTT In n…

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## [How a line chart shows a payload of 700 data separated by comma?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-a-line-chart-shows-a-payload-of-700-data-separated-by-comma/42526)

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**Author:** [@AK51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AK51)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-a-line-chart-shows-a-payload-of-700-data-separated-by-comma/42526 "2021-03-12T09:59:18Z")

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Hi, I have a payload of 700 data separated by comma. I would like to show them in a line chart. How should I set the chart node? Note: The chart will be updated if the new payload comes in. Thx 8526,7846,7855,7879,764…

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## [JSON function to hide group and tab at the same time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-function-to-hide-group-and-tab-at-the-same-time/42451)

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**Author:** [@sfedo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sfedo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-function-to-hide-group-and-tab-at-the-same-time/42451 "2021-03-12T08:57:11Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to hide some tabs and groups and show some other only with one function node. What is the right format to do so. In the description the both functions are separated. Is it possible to combin…

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## [Hide a column in ui\_table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-a-column-in-ui-table/42512)

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**Author:** [@notnice](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/notnice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 08:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-a-column-in-ui-table/42512 "2021-03-12T08:45:16Z")

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I can't figure how to hide a column in my dashboard ui\_table. I found the link below on Tabulator site and have tried combinations of different options using msg.ui\_control or just as msg.payload without success. Thought…

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## [\[Doubt\]: Receiving string + real](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doubt-receiving-string-real/42508)

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**Author:** [@Francklin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Francklin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 22:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doubt-receiving-string-real/42508 "2021-03-11T22:17:24Z")

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Hi everyone, after search here, I found how to show images on dashboard from a local path. Now, I have to receive informations from a camera using TCP/IP and show at dashboard. So, I used a node 'tcp in' and configure…

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## [Tado thermostaat](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-thermostaat/42505)

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**Author:** [@JeroenKokhuis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JeroenKokhuis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 19:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-thermostaat/42505 "2021-03-11T19:28:58Z")

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Hello, I would like to be able to control my Tado thermostat via Node Red. I have found a nest thermostat example on the forum. Does anyone know how to link these together? Nest thermostat: \[{"id":"941d174a.01c348","t…

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## [Svg file uncorrectly drawn in node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-file-uncorrectly-drawn-in-node-red/42381)

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**Author:** [@pfe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pfe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-file-uncorrectly-drawn-in-node-red/42381 "2021-03-11T15:33:19Z")

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Hello I'm trying to load a svg ( from visio) file into the contrib-ui-svg. The file is not rendered correctly in node-red. See file attached I don't see why, outside Node.red, all objects are correctly drawn... I h…

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## [Dashboard UI Chart Legend Font SIze](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-chart-legend-font-size/11112)

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**Author:** [@seishuuin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/seishuuin)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 11:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-chart-legend-font-size/11112 "2021-03-11T11:43:48Z")

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Is it possible to modify the Chart Legend Size? I find the default sizing too small and would like to increase the legend sizing. I couldn't find any previous post about this inquiry so I am posting it as a new topic :s…

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## [Dashboard button node Icon Property to show jpg image](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-button-node-icon-property-to-show-jpg-image/42195)

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**Author:** [@guenter-ms](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/guenter-ms)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [10 March 2021 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-button-node-icon-property-to-show-jpg-image/42195 "2021-03-10T09:54:24Z")

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Hi, I'm new and tried to search a solution for a simple question: I like to show an image file (jpg) as a / on a button node. How do I have to fill the "Icon" property? Nodered is running on an raspi3. a) how to define…

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## [Dashboard "audio out" node doesn't play audio wav file on mobile phone](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-audio-out-node-doesnt-play-audio-wav-file-on-mobile-phone/41937)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 March 2021 07:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-audio-out-node-doesnt-play-audio-wav-file-on-mobile-phone/41937 "2021-03-10T07:25:09Z")

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I have created a simple flow using node-red dashboard that plays an audio wav file using the dashboard audio out node when clicking on button "beep". \[ { "id": "f6f2187d.f17ca8", "type": "tab", …

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## [State of global variable in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-of-global-variable-in-dashboard/42330)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2021 15:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-of-global-variable-in-dashboard/42330 "2021-03-09T15:39:02Z")

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I have a global variable which changes state around all my flows. As I need to show the state of the variable in the dashboard, is there any way smarter than to poll the variable each second? (I need a "live" display of …

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## [Limit dashboard access by client IP?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limit-dashboard-access-by-client-ip/42285)

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**Author:** [@jtaylor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jtaylor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2021 15:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limit-dashboard-access-by-client-ip/42285 "2021-03-09T15:26:18Z")

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Is it possible to restrict what client IP addresses can connect to the Node-RED dashboard (e.g. http://127.0.0.1:1880)? TIA

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## [Is there a way to refresh the entire dashboard periodically?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-refresh-the-entire-dashboard-periodically/42336)

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**Author:** [@zbyrd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zbyrd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2021 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-refresh-the-entire-dashboard-periodically/42336 "2021-03-09T15:19:21Z")

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Hi all! Hope life is treating you well. I've built a node red dash to monitor a sensor array. This dash is displayed persistently, but some frustrating memory leak issues cause it to crash periodically as the browser co…

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## [Button to center Worldmap to a position](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-to-center-worldmap-to-a-position/42327)

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**Author:** [@crbain1980](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/crbain1980)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2021 11:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-to-center-worldmap-to-a-position/42327 "2021-03-09T11:47:11Z")

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Hi, I'm new to Node-Red, programming and scripting but giving it a go. I'm creating a dashboard using serial data published by an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle operator station. I have all the data coming into Node-Red…

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## [Set dashboard language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-dashboard-language/42315)

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**Author:** [@Simon01011](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Simon01011)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2021 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-dashboard-language/42315 "2021-03-09T08:59:03Z")

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Hi everybody! Is there a way to set the language explicitly to something different than English? As far as I see the dashboard has set \<html lang="en"\> Is there a way to change that? Or is a customization option (like…

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## [LOLz - Nublet 101 - msg.template - i dont need no template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lolz-nublet-101-msg-template-i-dont-need-no-template-node/42297)

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**Author:** [@meeki007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meeki007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2021 03:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lolz-nublet-101-msg-template-i-dont-need-no-template-node/42297 "2021-03-09T03:42:09Z")

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When you know just enough html but not enough web based javascript to write it up nice in the template node. function node to the rescue! const video\_URL = msg.video\_URL; const video\_times = msg.video\_times; const vide…

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## [How to MQTT image from Raspi using Base64 and Template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-mqtt-image-from-raspi-using-base64-and-template-node/42142)

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**Author:** [@Reyner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Reyner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2021 19:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-mqtt-image-from-raspi-using-base64-and-template-node/42142 "2021-03-08T19:51:06Z")

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I have a problem on publishing and receiving image that is taken from my camerapi using MQTT. Here is my flow: \[{"id":"e73e2624.4459a8","type":"inject","z":"e360ac5b.0ab79","name":"base 64 image","props":\[{"p":"payload"…

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## [Auto click button on Dashboard-ui](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-click-button-on-dashboard-ui/42120)

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**Author:** [@justsimo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/justsimo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2021 19:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-click-button-on-dashboard-ui/42120 "2021-03-08T19:00:54Z")

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Hi y'all, i hope you can help me. I have my 'node-red-node-ui-microphone' set on my dashboard and i'd like to "autoclick" it every 5 seconds. How can i click 'Start' and then stop it after 5 seconds (then restart it aga…

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## [Get data from ui\_table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-data-from-ui-table/41440)

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**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2021 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-data-from-ui-table/41440 "2021-03-08T17:14:20Z")

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Hi there, I am trying to pass the data displayed in the ui\_table to the payload. I have tried to use tabulator's table.getData() command but I didn't manage to get any result in the payload. I am sending the command t…

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## [Feature Request "dashboard microphone" 2nd Output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-dashboard-microphone-2nd-output/42244)

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**Author:** [@letmedothis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/letmedothis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2021 09:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-dashboard-microphone-2nd-output/42244 "2021-03-08T09:12:34Z")

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Helo everyone I would like to have a 2nd output as soon as the recording starts (button gets clicked) and when it gets released too.

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## [Text wrap in node-red-contrib-ui-multistate-switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-wrap-in-node-red-contrib-ui-multistate-switch/42242)

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**Author:** [@Josov](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2021 08:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-wrap-in-node-red-contrib-ui-multistate-switch/42242 "2021-03-08T08:20:56Z")

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A new version of node-red-contrib-ui-multistate-switch has been released recently. Although better I miss the text wrap it had in the previous releases, like this: Bart, could you consider a flag allowing text wrap?

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## [Background logo](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-logo/42110)

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**Author:** [@HZB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HZB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2021 17:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-logo/42110 "2021-03-06T17:17:50Z")

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Hi, I just want to display my company's logo at the background of my dashboard. Any suggestions or recommendations?

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## [How to decrease digits in a Gauge?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-decrease-digits-in-a-gauge/42150)

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**Author:** [@Heimo001](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Heimo001)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2021 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-decrease-digits-in-a-gauge/42150 "2021-03-06T13:56:38Z")

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Hi, i am new with node-red and i want decrease the digits in a Gauge. When i start the Dashboard i get the temperature in e.g. 21.77615442345 degrees. And i want to show it with 2 digits e.g. 21.78 degrees. Ho can i d…

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## [UI builder - Using data from msg.payload in computed classes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-using-data-from-msg-payload-in-computed-classes/41930)

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**Author:** [@NoMercyMike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NoMercyMike)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2021 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-using-data-from-msg-payload-in-computed-classes/41930 "2021-03-06T11:21:14Z")

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Hi, first to say I'm not a developer :frowning: so my experience with VueJS etc. is next to none. What I would like to achieve is using information from msg.payload (eg. msg.payload.icon = "fa-trash-alt", msg.payload.r…

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## [How can i add horizontal scrollbar to Chart?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-add-horizontal-scrollbar-to-chart/41982)

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**Author:** [@PinPat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PinPat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2021 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-add-horizontal-scrollbar-to-chart/41982 "2021-03-06T10:54:59Z")

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I have a chart showing temperature sensor data vs time. I would like to add a horizontal scroll bar so that i can scroll previously plotted data. Tried my best bust can't find a right way to do it.

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## [UIBuilder Vue3 REST better than my hack](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-vue3-rest-better-than-my-hack/42096)

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**Author:** [@j2l](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/j2l)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [5 March 2021 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-vue3-rest-better-than-my-hack/42096 "2021-03-05T20:47:34Z")

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I'd like a simpler way to get REST json than my hack: \[{"id":"7e333256.6fb56c","type":"http response","z":"50528611.ae64a8","name":"","statusCode":"","headers":{},"x":1610,"y":640,"wires":\[\]},{"id":"e549f9e3.4965","type…

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