# Dashboard

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## [Initial widths of table columns issue. Bug?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/initial-widths-of-table-columns-issue-bug/33247)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2020 19:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/initial-widths-of-table-columns-issue-bug/33247 "2020-09-23T19:43:25Z")

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I get this behavior often now... If don't set any column sizing, the table always draws correctly, but if I set column sizing (say percentages per column) I sometimes get the following. Pushing updated data to the n…

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## [Button in title bar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-in-title-bar/33229)

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**Author:** [@unsumplex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/unsumplex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2020 13:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-in-title-bar/33229 "2020-09-23T13:34:58Z")

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Hello, I am trying to create buttons in the title bar that will send a msg on click. I am using an ui\_template and creating the button is no problem. I am failing on sending the msg on click, here is my code in the ui\_…

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## [Python3 Function error when running NR on windows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/python3-function-error-when-running-nr-on-windows/33204)

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**Author:** [@kvramji](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kvramji)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2020 12:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/python3-function-error-when-running-nr-on-windows/33204 "2020-09-23T12:49:58Z")

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Can't for the life of me find the reason why i am getting the following error. I have python working fine on its own. path initiated in the environment variables. If anyone has faced this issue while installing Node R…

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## [Slider showing values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-showing-values/11200)

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**Author:** [@lucaDgt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lucaDgt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2020 13:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-showing-values/11200 "2020-09-22T13:24:26Z")

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Hi. is there a setting to show on the ui the actual value of the slider widget without writing new code? Regards, Luca

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## [Possibility to move the world map legend](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possibility-to-move-the-world-map-legend/33169)

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**Author:** [@kvramji](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kvramji)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2020 11:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possibility-to-move-the-world-map-legend/33169 "2020-09-22T11:25:30Z")

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I managed to get the legend on the node red world map. It seems to be displayed only in the bottom left corner of the map. Is it possible to move it to the top right corner of the map??

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## [Importing CSV into dropdown](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/importing-csv-into-dropdown/33025)

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**Author:** [@Gromilicious](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gromilicious)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2020 06:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/importing-csv-into-dropdown/33025 "2020-09-22T06:04:21Z")

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Hi all, I am able to extract data from a csv however when i dry and display all the names in a drop down all that is displayed are the column name (col1) i have been stuck on this for a while now and haven't been able …

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## [How can I read the last 5 records from a file?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-read-the-last-5-records-from-a-file/33112)

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**Author:** [@manjha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manjha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2020 21:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-read-the-last-5-records-from-a-file/33112 "2020-09-21T21:22:14Z")

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I have a flow that reads a txt file. Output is a complete list of records, which I would like to parse. I tried several of the available parsers, the csv parser works, but returns each record as a separate output. Is t…

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## [Fs-file-lister: pre fill path from msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fs-file-lister-pre-fill-path-from-msg-payload/33110)

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**Author:** [@manjha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manjha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2020 09:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fs-file-lister-pre-fill-path-from-msg-payload/33110 "2020-09-21T09:03:49Z")

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I am using the fs-file-lister node to read info from a file. When I hard code the file path, this works great, content of the file is read. But I want to be able to feed the path information to the node via msg.payload…

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## [Initialize when opening dashboard tab?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/initialize-when-opening-dashboard-tab/33111)

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**Author:** [@manjha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manjha)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2020 15:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/initialize-when-opening-dashboard-tab/33111 "2020-09-20T15:31:02Z")

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I am developing a dashboard with a number of tabs, and am looking for a way to initialize the data. Right now I have defined a "refresh" button, which triggers a flow that pulls information from Domoticz and feeds that i…

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## [Convert a flow into an apk](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-a-flow-into-an-apk/33097)

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**Author:** [@makram](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/makram)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2020 10:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-a-flow-into-an-apk/33097 "2020-09-20T10:16:52Z")

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Is it possible to convert a node red flow into a application or a .exe file

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## [Dashboard time picker input refresh issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-time-picker-input-refresh-issue/8050)

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**Author:** [@wraith](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wraith)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2020 22:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-time-picker-input-refresh-issue/8050 "2020-09-19T22:22:47Z")

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Hi, i have an issue with text input node (configured as time picker). I have two tabs, which contain time picker inputs. When i switch between tabs, the time (e.g. 12:00) display changes to "--:--". Only when i refresh …

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## [Disable ui tab of Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-ui-tab-of-dashboard/33000)

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**Author:** [@JVergara](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JVergara)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2020 08:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-ui-tab-of-dashboard/33000 "2020-09-19T08:05:26Z")

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Hello together, I'm try to enable/disable in my node-red app. The Idea is disable at the beginnig my tabs and after a successfully login (only if success), then will be enable the tabs. I have try with this code but its…

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## [Link node/link in node/link out node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-node-link-in-node-link-out-node/20662)

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**Author:** [@tanya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tanya)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [18 September 2020 23:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-node-link-in-node-link-out-node/20662 "2020-09-18T23:18:39Z")

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where can i find link node code?

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## [Can dashboard-switch distinguish manual and input?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-dashboard-switch-distinguish-manual-and-input/33033)

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**Author:** [@Detlev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Detlev)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [18 September 2020 19:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-dashboard-switch-distinguish-manual-and-input/33033 "2020-09-18T19:59:30Z")

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Context: I want to use NodeRed to visualise and control my KNX home automation system. I added dashboard and KNX-ultimate to the palette, otherwise it is freshly installed. Myself: I am an absolute beginner in NodeRed a…

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## [How to change image after clicking button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-image-after-clicking-button/32986)

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**Author:** [@ltien1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ltien1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2020 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-image-after-clicking-button/32986 "2020-09-17T08:57:58Z")

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I have an existing image which i want to replace after the user click the button. How do i change the image in dashboard?

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## [UI-Table download/export filtered data on columns](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-download-export-filtered-data-on-columns/32252)

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**Author:** [@dptek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dptek)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2020 03:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-download-export-filtered-data-on-columns/32252 "2020-09-17T03:50:35Z")

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Hi, I successfully added filters to the columns of my table, but now I want to be able to download the filtered data as CSV or just get the filtered data and create myself the CSV file. I think one of these 3 options…

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## [Light control button and slider](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-control-button-and-slider/32313)

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**Author:** [@JeroenKokhuis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JeroenKokhuis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2020 21:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-control-button-and-slider/32313 "2020-09-16T21:00:03Z")

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Hello, I have a button to control the light. The button is a template. Now I want to add a slider to the same template but I've tried many sliders, wiich I found in the forum, but none of them works. This is the flo…

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## [Saving variable inside a nodes property](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/saving-variable-inside-a-nodes-property/32955)

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**Author:** [@entrisity](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/entrisity)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2020 14:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/saving-variable-inside-a-nodes-property/32955 "2020-09-16T14:30:23Z")

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Hey, Lets say i want to be able to change a property inside a node like the gauge. How would i do it and how could i modify that variable inside a function?

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## [Dashboard crashing on different browsers](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-crashing-on-different-browsers/32666)

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**Author:** [@TheRiddler](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TheRiddler)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2020 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-crashing-on-different-browsers/32666 "2020-09-16T11:11:33Z")

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I am running a dashboard that periodically examines my aircon system with its different sensors and my solar inverter to measure generation and consumption. It also pings my network on a regular basis to measure internal…

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## [Displaying data from csv to dashboard table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/displaying-data-from-csv-to-dashboard-table/32951)

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**Author:** [@Gromilicious](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gromilicious)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2020 09:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/displaying-data-from-csv-to-dashboard-table/32951 "2020-09-16T09:49:56Z")

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Hey all, I'm new to node red and wanted to display data from 3 columns in a csv file to a dashboard ui table and am having alot of trouble actually filling the table with the data. \[{"id":"1378ba83.90c825","type":"tab"…

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## [Any suggestions for world map](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-suggestions-for-world-map/32909)

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**Author:** [@kvramji](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kvramji)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2020 11:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-suggestions-for-world-map/32909 "2020-09-15T11:07:02Z")

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Is there a possibility to have an offline/downloaded version of the worldmap? Does that package need to have internet? Or can i somehow download a region the way google maps allows so i can use it without internet? Any…

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## [Color wheel in notification/popup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/color-wheel-in-notification-popup/32741)

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**Author:** [@Aterus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aterus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 September 2020 23:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/color-wheel-in-notification-popup/32741 "2020-09-14T23:11:56Z")

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Hello, currently I'm using this code in a template\_ui node to create a color selector on my dashboard. This is working fine so far. But I don't want it to be shown permanently on the dashboard, but rather in a browser …

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## [How to browse opc-ua from ng-click (dashboard template)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-browse-opc-ua-from-ng-click-dashboard-template/13609)

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**Author:** [@robertocanton](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/robertocanton)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 September 2020 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-browse-opc-ua-from-ng-click-dashboard-template/13609 "2020-09-14T14:11:55Z")

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Hi...i need to browse my opc server with node-red-contrib-opcua but i can't really figureout how to send a opc-ua topic to the opc-ua browse with the ng-click directive inside the dashboard template block. Some tips?

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## [How to create a sidebar tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-sidebar-tab/32731)

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**Author:** [@zl2su](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zl2su)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [14 September 2020 07:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-sidebar-tab/32731 "2020-09-14T07:38:49Z")

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Hi, I currently want to create a tab in the sidebar, but I have a hard time. If you look at the sidebar on the right side of Node Red, there is a dashboard button. The button contains a tab(layout, site, theme), and I …

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## [UIbuilder caching for dashboard request for feedback](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-caching-for-dashboard-request-for-feedback/32834)

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**Author:** [@tmichaeltx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tmichaeltx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2020 23:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-caching-for-dashboard-request-for-feedback/32834 "2020-09-13T23:35:05Z")

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I have looked at and now think I understand these 2 examples from the wiki: I really want to build a fully connected dashboard for monitoring and controlling my smarthome devices from a uibuilder/bootstrap/vue se…

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## [Impossible to install Dasboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/impossible-to-install-dasboard/32815)

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**Author:** [@Deafside](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Deafside)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2020 14:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/impossible-to-install-dasboard/32815 "2020-09-13T14:04:00Z")

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Hello! I try to install Node red Dasboard from Palette but there's an erroe message "failed to install". That's the message , (sorry for my english i m french): :-------------------------------------------------------…

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## [Dashboard problem (Not responsive)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-problem-not-responsive/32516)

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**Author:** [@corin.corvus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/corin.corvus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2020 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-problem-not-responsive/32516 "2020-09-12T17:06:52Z")

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Hi, i try to make my Dashboard responsive. at the moment i have the problem, the device of my wife and mine have different resolutions. so if i use width of 8 per node, the device of my wife is to small to show the ful…

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## [Node-red-node-ui-table, csv and pdf download](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-ui-table-csv-and-pdf-download/32757)

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**Author:** [@pirox](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pirox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2020 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-ui-table-csv-and-pdf-download/32757 "2020-09-11T15:07:20Z")

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Hi everyone. I'm new to NODE-RED and I'm trying to use node-red-node-ui-table. Miraculously I was able to build a table and format it as I wanted. I would like to try to export the data in csv and pdf format. I have se…

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## [HELP in template dashboard node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-in-template-dashboard-node/32722)

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**Author:** [@jjrivasescola](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jjrivasescola)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2020 08:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-in-template-dashboard-node/32722 "2020-09-11T08:38:12Z")

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Hello everyone, I need some help to create a circle with some information in side on the dashboard The circle and the content will have a color and text using two msg property. I have already created the circle with …

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## [Two or more charts on the same dashboard tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-or-more-charts-on-the-same-dashboard-tab/10686)

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**Author:** [@Miliks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Miliks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2020 02:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-or-more-charts-on-the-same-dashboard-tab/10686 "2020-09-11T02:12:48Z")

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Hi, i was able to draw two charts in two different tabs, but i would like to put them on the same. When i'm changing the Group property Tab value to have them on the same "page" the charts are getting messy and the same …

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