# Dashboard

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## [Strange editor UI labellings](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-editor-ui-labellings/97662)

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**Author:** [@JerryCern](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JerryCern)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2025 17:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-editor-ui-labellings/97662 "2025-06-30T17:15:34Z")

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An interesting UI phenominon after updating to v4.0.9. I have found no information via Googling, and am not even certain exactly how I would research it properly-! Happening on a Nanopi Fire 3, a raspberry pi 4 and a …

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## [Can I use node-red to check the health of my mouse? (Buttons)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-use-node-red-to-check-the-health-of-my-mouse-buttons/97870)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [30 June 2025 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-use-node-red-to-check-the-health-of-my-mouse-buttons/97870 "2025-06-30T16:15:03Z")

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I have an OLD mouse. But I kinda love it. Is there a flow I can make to test the LMB, MMB and RMB working correctly? Either dashboard is ok. (Just saying)

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## [Size of images in a table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/size-of-images-in-a-table/97864)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2025 22:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/size-of-images-in-a-table/97864 "2025-06-29T22:31:12Z")

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I want to display an image in a table cell. It's a WEBP image (whatever that is) 150 x 150px. I can't post a webp image here. but converted to a jpg it it looks like The dashboard page is fixed layout and the group …

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## [Backup and Restore Dashboard 2.0 Chart Data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-dashboard-2-0-chart-data/97848)

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**Author:** [@Mecworks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mecworks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2025 11:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-dashboard-2-0-chart-data/97848 "2025-06-29T11:14:20Z")

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I have been working on a backup and restore of chart data for dashboard v1 and hoping to port it to dashboard 2.0 only to find out that Dashboard 2.0 only outputs the single value that is sent into it rather that the ent…

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## [Button "Badly formatted buffer"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-badly-formatted-buffer/97493)

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**Author:** [@Hardyhove](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hardyhove)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2025 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-badly-formatted-buffer/97493 "2025-06-28T21:07:29Z")

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Hallo. I'm new here as you will recognise by my question. In my project a slider value shall be confirmed by pushing a button before it is sent to the PLC. First of all: It works! But using a debug node an error mess…

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## [Dashboard2 - seeking help formatting a msg for the ui-audio node, endpoints don't seem to work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-seeking-help-formatting-a-msg-for-the-ui-audio-node-endpoints-dont-seem-to-work/97469)

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**Author:** [@no\_mpimpi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/no_mpimpi)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [26 June 2025 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-seeking-help-formatting-a-msg-for-the-ui-audio-node-endpoints-dont-seem-to-work/97469 "2025-06-26T09:59:56Z")

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Hello, I am having success using Piper to generate TTS for voice notifications. I'm able to use a POST message to send text to an instance of Piper running in a Docker container, which returns the spoken text as a binar…

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## [Dashboard2.0 Charts - bug?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-0-charts-bug/97604)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 June 2025 09:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-0-charts-bug/97604 "2025-06-23T09:25:16Z")

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Bug in dashboards2.0 charts.json (3.1 KB) Hi All, is this a bug in the charts widget of Dashboard 2.0 or am i doing something wrong? attached is a flow, and you notice that the data injected has 5 elements, yet the ch…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 Table how to limit data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-table-how-to-limit-data/97489)

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**Author:** [@tmichaeltx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tmichaeltx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2025 21:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-table-how-to-limit-data/97489 "2025-06-19T21:44:30Z")

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I am using the table and have been appending data to it. Is there a way to allow it to accumulate a specific number of rows and then replace older rows in a FIFO manner? I can imagine implementing this by storing the da…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 ui-chart timestamp format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-chart-timestamp-format/97675)

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**Author:** [@dNode12](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dNode12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2025 16:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-chart-timestamp-format/97675 "2025-06-18T16:36:37Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to display historized data on a line chart but running into issues with getting the values to show correctly. In the screenshot below, you can see the data being returned from the database: My goal i…

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## [Half gauge layout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/half-gauge-layout/97680)

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**Author:** [@Cruzxia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cruzxia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2025 05:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/half-gauge-layout/97680 "2025-06-18T05:33:45Z")

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I am having issues with the min max range overwriting other text. Is it possible to move the text below the gauge. See photos.

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## [Treeview filter and selected node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/treeview-filter-and-selected-node/97664)

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**Author:** [@kitori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kitori)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2025 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/treeview-filter-and-selected-node/97664 "2025-06-17T12:08:43Z")

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Hi folks, i try to make a Treeview for filter and selecting some hierarchical data. i stuck on the click part: When i select a node, i want to emit the id of the clicked node. i also try to add a filter, but also stuc…

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## [Setting properties of a chart that is inside a subflow - HowTo?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-properties-of-a-chart-that-is-inside-a-subflow-howto/97539)

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**Author:** [@Mecworks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mecworks)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2025 23:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-properties-of-a-chart-that-is-inside-a-subflow-howto/97539 "2025-06-16T23:24:20Z")

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How do you modify the properties of chart that exists inside a subflow? I need to create a subflow that has two graphs and two gauges. This subclow will be used at least 10-20 time thus the need to reuse the charts rathe…

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## [Autoscale in button group](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/autoscale-in-button-group/97632)

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**Author:** [@jussie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jussie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2025 12:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/autoscale-in-button-group/97632 "2025-06-16T12:29:17Z")

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hello everyone, i am working on a project with dashboard 2.0 and node red. I use a button group with fixed length and width but when I view this on another smaller screen, buttons fall off the screen and are no longer …

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## [Failed to open ./data/temp.db](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-open-data-temp-db/97301)

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**Author:** [@ColaJin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ColaJin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2025 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-open-data-temp-db/97301 "2025-05-28T09:32:05Z")

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in my environment，i import project ,nodejs directory has node.exe，data directory has two db documents(temp.db、test.db) , i config node find "./data/temp.db" can execute，but test.db appears error failed to open "./data/te…

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## [Convert string to a format suitable for table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-string-to-a-format-suitable-for-table/97634)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2025 15:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-string-to-a-format-suitable-for-table/97634 "2025-06-15T15:01:22Z")

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Hello, I would like to display the table with the table-node in dashboard 2. I have a string as an input. It looks like: Device1:battery low;Device2:communication error;Device3:temperature error How can I automaticall…

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## [Row height in tab layout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/row-height-in-tab-layout/97591)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2025 12:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/row-height-in-tab-layout/97591 "2025-06-15T12:50:32Z")

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Hi, i want to use one page of my dashboard 2 in tab layout. The row height in my template is compact (32px), but when I use the tab layout of my page the row height is always 48px. In grid layout the row height is corre…

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## [Pie chart with continuous data with topics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pie-chart-with-continuous-data-with-topics/97627)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2025 18:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pie-chart-with-continuous-data-with-topics/97627 "2025-06-14T18:46:21Z")

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Hello, I want to create a pie chart in Dashboard 2. I have some input data with separate topics for each data point. Each data point is refreshed continuously. Here is an example with 2 different input data (Topic 1: T…

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## [Custom component in template Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-component-in-template-dashboard-2-0/97603)

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**Author:** [@Aaqu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaqu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2025 12:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-component-in-template-dashboard-2-0/97603 "2025-06-13T12:59:16Z")

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Is it possible to build your own component in template dashboard 2 and use it in this or another template? For example your own styled button or something that contains simple logic.

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## [Ascon.js (decryption for ascon)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ascon-js-decryption-for-ascon/97598)

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**Author:** [@maulanamuslih](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maulanamuslih)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2025 07:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ascon-js-decryption-for-ascon/97598 "2025-06-13T07:30:49Z")

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Is there anyone here who knows how to decrypt ascon on Node-RED Docker Desktop? I tried looking in the node palette but there is no ascon.js. I am trying to decrypt ascon on the Node-RED side using Docker Desktop.

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## [Get the username connected to the dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-the-username-connected-to-the-dashboard/97574)

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**Author:** [@Jonirzi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jonirzi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2025 14:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-the-username-connected-to-the-dashboard/97574 "2025-06-12T14:03:43Z")

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Hi, I have secured the acces of Node RED by setting up nginx. Then, i wanted to know the username of the person connected to the dashboard. So i added a middleware to the settings.js file. The code is below dashboard:…

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## [Hide Button in dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-button-in-dashboard-2-0/97553)

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**Author:** [@Vignesh21](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vignesh21)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2025 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-button-in-dashboard-2-0/97553 "2025-06-12T10:37:22Z")

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I am new to node red, i have a table displaying some data, based on that data i want to show/hide button. Can someone give a reference for this, thanks.

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## [How to get the RGB value on the dashboard for use in a button node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-the-rgb-value-on-the-dashboard-for-use-in-a-button-node/97542)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2025 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-the-rgb-value-on-the-dashboard-for-use-in-a-button-node/97542 "2025-06-11T16:24:14Z")

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Here's the picture - (saves a lot of words) The area pointed to by the black arrow. I've got the debug window open, but it is giving me a #3333 value or maybe #55555.... Which isn't decimal, so it is difficult for …

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## [Problems such as adjusting the position of elements in dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-such-as-adjusting-the-position-of-elements-in-dashboard-2-0/97517)

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**Author:** [@diegodamaceno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diegodamaceno)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2025 15:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-such-as-adjusting-the-position-of-elements-in-dashboard-2-0/97517 "2025-06-11T15:51:35Z")

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@joepavitt - After the latest updates, the elements I create are no longer conforming to the 1x1 measurements in the "fixed" type. Can you help me with this?

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## [Ui-theme colour variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-theme-colour-variable/97504)

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**Author:** [@amhaziq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amhaziq)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2025 03:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-theme-colour-variable/97504 "2025-06-10T03:24:29Z")

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When I using ui-template, if i need to set CSS colour, I'm using hex or RGB code. If colour used same as colur set at ui-theme, is there any variable to use instead of repeatedly use hex/RGB code?

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## [Missing Dashboard 2 UI nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-dashboard-2-ui-nodes/97468)

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**Author:** [@lugh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lugh)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2025 21:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-dashboard-2-ui-nodes/97468 "2025-06-08T21:05:39Z")

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I am a node-red novice struggling with dashboard w on raspberry pi 5. No matter how I install, ui-page, ui-group and ui-base are missing, or at least are invisible. What am I missing?

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## [D2 Problem with v\_select in a template which wants to use too much height](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/d2-problem-with-v-select-in-a-template-which-wants-to-use-too-much-height/97480)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2025 20:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/d2-problem-with-v-select-in-a-template-which-wants-to-use-too-much-height/97480 "2025-06-08T20:45:13Z")

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I have a v\_select in a ui\_template which, on initial load looks like which is fine. On making a selection I see this The label has moved up into the border, which is as it should be, but the top of the text is cho…

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## [Show buttons based on global variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-buttons-based-on-global-variable/97483)

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**Author:** [@jussie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jussie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2025 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-buttons-based-on-global-variable/97483 "2025-06-08T16:24:14Z")

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Hello! I am working on a project using Node-RED and Dashboard 2.0. I am trying to dynamically display buttons in a ui-template node, based on a global variable. Unfortunately, the buttons are not displayed in the dash…

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## [Dashboard 2 Number input mode decimal point issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-number-input-mode-decimal-point-issue/97475)

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**Author:** [@Surefire01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Surefire01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2025 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-number-input-mode-decimal-point-issue/97475 "2025-06-08T10:38:42Z")

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Folks. Only noticed this recently but the number input node in dashboard 2 doesn't want to stick to any significant figures. For me it will only display whole integers even though I have set the step range to 0.1. It wi…

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## [How to create a working round color picker (iro.js) in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-working-round-color-picker-iro-js-in-node-red-dashboard-2-0/97402)

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**Author:** [@jussie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jussie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2025 20:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-working-round-color-picker-iro-js-in-node-red-dashboard-2-0/97402 "2025-06-07T20:21:18Z")

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Hello, I want to use a round or hexagonal color picker in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 (like with iro.js), but I can't seem to get it to work properly. The color picker itself is sometimes shown in the dashboard and sometimes…

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## [Why dashboard 2 red nodes error when loading previous Dashboard can](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-dashboard-2-red-nodes-error-when-loading-previous-dashboard-can/97450)

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**Author:** [@hafizh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hafizh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2025 14:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-dashboard-2-red-nodes-error-when-loading-previous-dashboard-can/97450 "2025-06-07T14:40:06Z")

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