# Dashboard

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## [Dashboard theme variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-theme-variables/38892)

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**Author:** [@ozpos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ozpos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2021 13:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-theme-variables/38892 "2021-01-10T13:14:00Z")

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Hi All, I have created a range slider from two stock sliders but cannot find a colour variable that represents the stock slider unfilled colour that I can use for dark and light desktop themes. I currently use rgba(…

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## [Print Out a group/notification or pdf file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/print-out-a-group-notification-or-pdf-file/38754)

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**Author:** [@elboran](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elboran)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2021 10:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/print-out-a-group-notification-or-pdf-file/38754 "2021-01-10T10:50:17Z")

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Hi, I have a problem with the printing documents in node-red Dashboard. I couldn't found any information about printing out. I have a document at the path of home/file.pdf and i want to print out this document. Node-red …

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## [Microphone access from Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/microphone-access-from-dashboard/3746)

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**Author:** [@sandra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sandra)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2021 00:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/microphone-access-from-dashboard/3746 "2021-01-10T00:55:58Z")

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I am creating a chatbot and I want to be able to talk to the chatbot through the dashboard. I have tried the microphone node with the utils package and then using STT my bot understand the message perfectly but I need t…

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## [On Off Dash Button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/on-off-dash-button/38345)

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**Author:** [@davenrea](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davenrea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2021 15:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/on-off-dash-button/38345 "2021-01-09T15:06:11Z")

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I am trying create a simple button / switch on a dashboard to stop a flow. I have put on a dashboard a button to manually input data and control a device. Said device is also controlled by an incoming flow. I want to be …

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## [Pulse Generator in RPi 3B+](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pulse-generator-in-rpi-3b/38825)

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**Author:** [@plcguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/plcguy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2021 14:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pulse-generator-in-rpi-3b/38825 "2021-01-09T14:33:59Z")

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Hi, I am looking for a code to generate pulse output based on the integer input from the dashboard. user will input a value between 1 - 200 and this is pulse per min and a led connected to the GPIO 12. can anyone give…

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## [Pi 7" touch problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-7-touch-problem/38840)

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**Author:** [@ozpos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ozpos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2021 14:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-7-touch-problem/38840 "2021-01-09T14:21:17Z")

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Does anyone know how to prevent this ?

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## [Ui\_template md-slider help - workable, almost complete](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-md-slider-help-workable-almost-complete/37328)

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**Author:** [@ozpos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ozpos)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2021 21:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-md-slider-help-workable-almost-complete/37328 "2021-01-08T21:14:06Z")

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I have these two sliders but cannot work them independently. \[{"id":"279500ed.f416b","type":"ui\_template","z":"b5cc8912.1fc848","group":"b290cc21.d734d","name":"ranges","order":1,"width":8,"height":"2","format":"\<!-…

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## [\[Solved\] UIBuilder Offline](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-uibuilder-offline/38799)

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**Author:** [@SeRiusRod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SeRiusRod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2021 17:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-uibuilder-offline/38799 "2021-01-08T17:42:03Z")

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@TotallyInformation Hello Julian. Today I was going to do some updates to my uibuilder pages when I notices that they were all offline. Only empty screens at the entrypoints. Clicking in "more info" shows the following …

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## [Show current value in the bar graph](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-current-value-in-the-bar-graph/38654)

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**Author:** [@marlon7br](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marlon7br)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2021 14:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-current-value-in-the-bar-graph/38654 "2021-01-08T14:18:13Z")

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There is a way to show the current Value on the top of the Bar Graph without moving your curson on the top of it?

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## [Ui-Form data are not stored permanently](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-form-data-are-not-stored-permanently/38764)

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**Author:** [@kiran](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kiran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2021 10:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-form-data-are-not-stored-permanently/38764 "2021-01-08T10:06:47Z")

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After a reboot you have to enter the data again in form. Is it possible to restore it after reboot? or store persistent

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## [How to use node-red-contrib-winston-papertrail?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-node-red-contrib-winston-papertrail/38762)

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**Author:** [@bird](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bird)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2021 00:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-node-red-contrib-winston-papertrail/38762 "2021-01-08T00:09:30Z")

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hi I would like to try this function. I want to know how to configure endpoint in paertail-log. If you have any good examples, please share. Thank you.

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## [Extract String from Text as result from http-request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-string-from-text-as-result-from-http-request/38742)

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**Author:** [@Macci2008](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Macci2008)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2021 20:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-string-from-text-as-result-from-http-request/38742 "2021-01-07T20:21:08Z")

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I'm pretty new to node red and after accessing my hue devices I want to integrate a myStrom switch which delivers also a temperature value. Instead of using some palett (node-red-contrib-mystrom ) I also could adress m…

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## [Changing layout dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-layout-dashboard/38707)

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**Author:** [@Ino](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ino)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2021 19:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-layout-dashboard/38707 "2021-01-07T19:52:31Z")

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Regulary its not possible to change the size of the dasboard items in the layout editor. Sometimes I can change the size after clearing the history in the web browser, another time it works when I use the incognito wind…

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## [Chart Legend showing old topics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-legend-showing-old-topics/38683)

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**Author:** [@traderjoe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/traderjoe)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2021 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-legend-showing-old-topics/38683 "2021-01-07T14:01:51Z")

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I have 2 identical flows. And they do exactly the same thing. In fact when I take my data, even the topics are the same. I figure they won't interfere with each other since they are on different flows. I'm plotting t…

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## [Adding multiple series with different axis to chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-multiple-series-with-different-axis-to-chart/38591)

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**Author:** [@Roaders](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Roaders)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2021 13:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-multiple-series-with-different-axis-to-chart/38591 "2021-01-07T13:06:17Z")

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Hi All I want to display a chart for my heating. Ideally I would like the chart to have: Current Temperature Set Temperature Heating Effort Current Temperature and set temperature can obviously share the same axis as…

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## [Dynamic label in gauge node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-label-in-gauge-node/13068)

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**Author:** [@niboto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niboto)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2021 19:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-label-in-gauge-node/13068 "2021-01-06T19:34:40Z")

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Hello I am trying to set dynamically the label of some gauges by injecting a string (i.e. "mylabel") in a, msg.topic using a change node. It is not working. Can someone provide a simple example with an inject node + chan…

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## [Changing fonts in gauge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-fonts-in-gauge/38535)

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**Author:** [@vishalnodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vishalnodered)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2021 17:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-fonts-in-gauge/38535 "2021-01-06T17:10:16Z")

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Hi, I am beginner in node red and trying to learn crating dashboard for my company. I saw a sample dashboard and am trying to make something similar to below image. I want my temperature value big in font including th…

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## [Dragging of elements in layout editor not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dragging-of-elements-in-layout-editor-not-working/38607)

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**Author:** [@jens\_rossbach](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jens_rossbach)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2021 11:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dragging-of-elements-in-layout-editor-not-working/38607 "2021-01-06T11:53:01Z")

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Dragging of UI elements in the layout editor is not working in Chromium based Edge browser. It is working in Chrome, Firefox and Opera. In Edge, when trying to drag elements to another position, the elements do not move …

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## [Dashboard Node "chart" 2 lines from "Infuxdb in" Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-node-chart-2-lines-from-infuxdb-in-node/38597)

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**Author:** [@RobTester](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobTester)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2021 06:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-node-chart-2-lines-from-infuxdb-in-node/38597 "2021-01-06T06:48:16Z")

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Hi, I looking for a way to have 2 lines in Node Red dashboard Chart. I can't figure out how to to this. This are the debugs from the two Nodes that I want in the Chart. Can someone help me with this. 5-1-2021 16:51:5…

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## [How to print the red dot marker on the picture?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-the-red-dot-marker-on-the-picture/38624)

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**Author:** [@bird](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bird)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2021 06:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-the-red-dot-marker-on-the-picture/38624 "2021-01-06T06:12:30Z")

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Hi I load the image file on the dashboard. It works well. I want to mark the image file when it is a specific event. To do that, I want to print a red dot at a specific location on the photo. How can I print red dot…

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## [Dashboard Table - Mixing Data Types](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-table-mixing-data-types/38593)

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**Author:** [@dave-kinnear](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dave-kinnear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2021 19:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-table-mixing-data-types/38593 "2021-01-05T19:10:13Z")

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I am trying to create this table on a Node-Red dashboard: I have been through this forum and other online advice and have found only complicated solutions discussing passing arrays to template nodes or ng-repeat (whic…

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## [AngularJS considered harmful](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/angularjs-considered-harmful/38577)

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**Author:** [@ambotaku](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ambotaku)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2021 17:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/angularjs-considered-harmful/38577 "2021-01-05T17:31:18Z")

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Since a year I’m a retired “fullstack-developer” who participated in building AV consoles and stream switches. During my last three business years I ported several desktop UI interfaces to web interfaces using libraries …

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## [Login form credentials issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/login-form-credentials-issue/38508)

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**Author:** [@sanket](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sanket)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2021 08:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/login-form-credentials-issue/38508 "2021-01-05T08:02:33Z")

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If I logged out from my webpage and goes back to login page again then my previous login credentials are not going.

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## [Change color dynamically of dashboard menu and dashboard title](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-color-dynamically-of-dashboard-menu-and-dashboard-title/5104)

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**Author:** [@roberto.zeni](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/roberto.zeni)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2021 06:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-color-dynamically-of-dashboard-menu-and-dashboard-title/5104 "2021-01-05T06:50:17Z")

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Hi Guys, Is it possible to dynamically and individually change the color (background and text) of Left menu (each row) Title of single dashboard ? Is it also possible dynamically change the icon of left menu (each s…

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## [Can't change dashboard theme after flow import?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-change-dashboard-theme-after-flow-import/38491)

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**Author:** [@Nealix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nealix)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2021 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-change-dashboard-theme-after-flow-import/38491 "2021-01-04T17:24:29Z")

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QUESTION: How does an imported flow json file over ride my THEME setting in the editor? And how can I change it back? I am running: 3 Jan 12:56:03 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.2.6 3 Jan 12:56:03 - \[info\] Node.js …

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## [Cannot access dashboard from other devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-access-dashboard-from-other-devices/38428)

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**Author:** [@manuel2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manuel2)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2021 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-access-dashboard-from-other-devices/38428 "2021-01-04T16:26:28Z")

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Hello everybody, I'd like to access to Node-Red Dashboard via mobile phone but I have some problems: A) If I try to connect to the Node-Red IP (192.168.1.59:1880/ui) from the Raspberry Pi itself (Chrome), the Dashboard…

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## [Ui layout problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-layout-problem/38503)

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**Author:** [@Djo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Djo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2021 12:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-layout-problem/38503 "2021-01-04T12:05:45Z")

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Hello, I have some issues with the layout editor for the location of the elements in the dashboard. When I press the layout button nothing happens. I have to press the "edit" button (or another button) to get something…

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## [Passing dropdown values to pump and solenoid using ultrasonic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-dropdown-values-to-pump-and-solenoid-using-ultrasonic/38506)

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**Author:** [@sanket](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sanket)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2021 11:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-dropdown-values-to-pump-and-solenoid-using-ultrasonic/38506 "2021-01-04T11:20:14Z")

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I want to pass water level in the form of dropdown to pump,filter and solenoid using ultrasonic. Then after reaching particular input water level, pump and filter will gets automatically turn off.

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## [Why the NodeRed dashboard slider doesn't work on my iPhone browser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-the-nodered-dashboard-slider-doesnt-work-on-my-iphone-browser/38140)

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**Author:** [@chc69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chc69)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2021 03:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-the-nodered-dashboard-slider-doesnt-work-on-my-iphone-browser/38140 "2021-01-04T03:36:21Z")

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My environment setup a NodeRed by docker image on a Linux VM. NodeRed: 0.19.0 Dashboard: 2.26.0 VM network: bridge adaptor I expect the slide bar can be drag by my finger just like using a mouse. Is that make sense? …

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## [Node-RED theme only for for some ui\_template nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-theme-only-for-for-some-ui-template-nodes/38457)

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**Author:** [@fermurbaa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fermurbaa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2021 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-theme-only-for-for-some-ui-template-nodes/38457 "2021-01-03T17:38:28Z")

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Hi, I have set the site option to 'Use Angular theme in ui\_template' because I don't want the Node-RED theme generally in most ui\_templates nodes. Is it possible to use (or re-enable) the Node-RED theme only for some s…

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