# Dashboard

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## [Dashboard dropdown bug](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-dropdown-bug/31062)

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**Author:** [@ryeger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryeger)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 August 2020 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-dropdown-bug/31062 "2020-08-07T15:02:05Z")

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Hi, Using latest node red 1.1.2 with dashboard 2.23.0 I'm using the multiple selection feature - i.e. inputting to the node a list of options (msg.options). Sometimes when I select one or more values - the msg.payload…

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## [How to review trends in the chart of previous days](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-review-trends-in-the-chart-of-previous-days/31158)

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**Author:** [@carmar19](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/carmar19)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 August 2020 08:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-review-trends-in-the-chart-of-previous-days/31158 "2020-08-07T08:19:01Z")

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How can I check the trend of previous days in the chart to see how the history in the chart behaves? Could you help me with this topic and can or can you do searches on the chart with dates?

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## [RasPi display help requested](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-display-help-requested/31106)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2020 09:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-display-help-requested/31106 "2020-08-06T09:24:48Z")

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(Ok, I have asked someone else for a bit of help on it, but I think I should check other options as well.) I have been given a RasPi with a 3.2 inch (320 x 240 res) display. (High resolution! :crazy\_face:) It is diff…

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## [Siemens HMI Dashboard connection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/siemens-hmi-dashboard-connection/31078)

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**Author:** [@uNodem](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uNodem)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2020 05:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/siemens-hmi-dashboard-connection/31078 "2020-08-06T05:33:30Z")

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Hello, I would like to access the dashboard of my Windows laptop. I would like to realize this with a Siemens SIMATIC HMI. Unfortunately, I get the error message: please add some ui nodes to your flow and redeploy. From…

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## [Possible bug? Missing Value Format field from Gauge node (type: Level)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-missing-value-format-field-from-gauge-node-type-level/31193)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2020 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-missing-value-format-field-from-gauge-node-type-level/31193 "2020-08-05T21:57:22Z")

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My apologies if this is not the best place to note this (should I raise a GitHub issue?) Core dashboard node: Gauge Value Format field is missing when you select gauge type "level". (The Value Format field is the one w…

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## [How do I move the \*group\* so it at the left side of the screen?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-move-the-group-so-it-at-the-left-side-of-the-screen/31159)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2020 10:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-move-the-group-so-it-at-the-left-side-of-the-screen/31159 "2020-08-05T10:34:35Z")

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This is what I see on my bigger screen: I want the group to be on the left. I am running Chrome on a 320 x 240 display and so want everything to be in the top left corner.

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## [Using canvas-gauges package with Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-canvas-gauges-package-with-node-red/31026)

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**Author:** [@ghstudio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ghstudio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2020 18:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-canvas-gauges-package-with-node-red/31026 "2020-08-04T18:49:13Z")

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I've found "canvas-gauges" which is a fully flexible way to create gauges and display data on the dashboard. I have installed the full package using NPM, but I can not figure out how to use them through node-red. Has a…

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## ["Error: Cannot find module 'node-red-dashboard"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-cannot-find-module-node-red-dashboard/29782)

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**Author:** [@IvyMike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IvyMike)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2020 18:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-cannot-find-module-node-red-dashboard/29782 "2020-08-04T18:31:24Z")

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Hello im trying to upload an image, and it tells me this "Error: Cannot find module 'node-red-dashboard'" i have created a Category and upload the image that i want, can somebody help me out

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## [Dashboard text input node - avoid global state](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-text-input-node-avoid-global-state/30744)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [2 August 2020 21:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-text-input-node-avoid-global-state/30744 "2020-08-02T21:44:16Z")

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Hi folks, I have used a text input node on my dashboard, where I can enter a message: When I open now an extra dashboard, the same message appears there again automatically. I can understand that this shared state w…

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## [Node Red Dashboard Donut gauge multiple slice](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-donut-gauge-multiple-slice/31017)

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**Author:** [@davidz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davidz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 August 2020 18:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-donut-gauge-multiple-slice/31017 "2020-08-02T18:18:04Z")

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I have spent quite some time searching for a solution: Is there a way to show multiple slices in the Donut gauge on the dashboard? Currently, I can only show one number that feed into the Donut gauge. Please see the atta…

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## [Node not found with ctl-f](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-not-found-with-ctl-f/30654)

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**Author:** [@chuckf201](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chuckf201)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 August 2020 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-not-found-with-ctl-f/30654 "2020-08-01T15:34:12Z")

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"Quick question-I hope. I deployed my flows and a message popped up: The workspace contains some nodes that are not properly configured: MY-6-3-TESTING-1 (ui\_chart) Are you sure you want to deploy?" But I can't find …

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## [Plotly - example charts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plotly-example-charts/30697)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 August 2020 14:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plotly-example-charts/30697 "2020-08-01T14:22:23Z")

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I've been playing with Plotly for a few days, and have received a lot of kind support from @bakman2, so would like to share what I've got so far, in case anyone else is interested. The complete flow as attached below. T…

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## [Unable to install a worldmap node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-a-worldmap-node/30891)

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**Author:** [@morry239](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/morry239)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2020 15:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-a-worldmap-node/30891 "2020-07-31T15:10:07Z")

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Hello, I've created my Node-RED dashboard via Raspberry Pi. My Node-RED and my PI did not let me install the worldmap. Like the other poster, I got the exact same error when I tried to install node-red-contrib-web-world…

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## [Publish an HTML Mustache template with “live data” to a web page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/publish-an-html-mustache-template-with-live-data-to-a-web-page/30844)

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**Author:** [@Curious](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Curious)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2020 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/publish-an-html-mustache-template-with-live-data-to-a-web-page/30844 "2020-07-31T15:09:45Z")

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I am fairly new to CSS, HTML and Node-Red and only recently started using these tools. I have read and looked at many examples trying to figure this all out. I am using the dashboard and it works very well, but I would…

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## [Clear flows and dashboards](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/clear-flows-and-dashboards/28807)

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**Author:** [@pfe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pfe)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2020 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/clear-flows-and-dashboards/28807 "2020-07-31T12:11:49Z")

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Hello, We have several node-red flows with Dashboards. How can you clear all the flows and all the dashboards that bellong to those flows? Or Is it possible to clear every thing ( flow,dashboard,vars,..)? thanks

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## [Dashboard not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-found/30951)

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**Author:** [@Percii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Percii)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2020 09:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-found/30951 "2020-07-31T09:38:40Z")

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Hi I'm a newbie to use node-red on raspberry pi and tried to create a simple node is slide show when I deployed and moved to http://192.168.1.20:1880/ui/ but it show "Please add some UI nodes to your flow and redeploy.…

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## [Ui\_template doesn't show old data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-doesnt-show-old-data/30932)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2020 08:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-doesnt-show-old-data/30932 "2020-07-31T08:34:32Z")

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I've been playing with Plotly once more, and now managed to draw a chart using a ui\_template node which accepts injected random numbers being fed into it, and ensures that older datapoints are removed (I can set the numb…

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## [View Video File in Node Red from local storage in the Desktop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/view-video-file-in-node-red-from-local-storage-in-the-desktop/30822)

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**Author:** [@meakash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meakash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2020 03:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/view-video-file-in-node-red-from-local-storage-in-the-desktop/30822 "2020-07-31T03:12:17Z")

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Hello All, I have been trying to get a video on the dashboard that is played only when a trigger is given. The following Example flow by \[BartButenaers\] \[{"id":"34ebe5b1.ffe0ca","type":"inject","z":"18e47039.88483","n…

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## [New Device/Flow with Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-device-flow-with-dashboard/30922)

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**Author:** [@uNodem](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uNodem)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2020 12:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-device-flow-with-dashboard/30922 "2020-07-30T12:48:50Z")

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hello, I'm new here. I would like to insert a text input into my dashboard, where I can enter an IP address, for example. If this is confirmed, a new visualization page should be created automatically. Is this possible?…

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## [Bar Graph not showing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bar-graph-not-showing/30884)

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**Author:** [@hmgp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hmgp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2020 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bar-graph-not-showing/30884 "2020-07-30T10:56:49Z")

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Hello! I've been struggling with this one for a while. Already read a lot of topics but I cant get why it doesn't show info in a bar graph. \[{"id":"3e0b323b.87db66","type":"inject","z":"8195f5e6.5fdde8","name":"Timestam…

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## [A Couple Basic Noob Questions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-couple-basic-noob-questions/30834)

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**Author:** [@RASelkirk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RASelkirk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2020 02:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-couple-basic-noob-questions/30834 "2020-07-30T02:42:41Z")

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Hi All, I have one tab with it's label showing in dashboard mode. Can I somehow center the text? What about text size? In the tab are 4 groups with minor text (label) alignment issues. Padding moves everything and addi…

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## [Problem with the drop-down list and check boxes in the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-the-drop-down-list-and-check-boxes-in-the-dashboard/30835)

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**Author:** [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [29 July 2020 22:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-the-drop-down-list-and-check-boxes-in-the-dashboard/30835 "2020-07-29T22:48:23Z")

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Node Red v1.1.2 node-red-dashboard : 2.23.0 npm: '6.14.4' Node.js version: v10.21.0 RPI 3b : raspbian when I click on the boxes, the check marks do not appear in the right place i clic on the first "ptz" case i…

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## [How to move position of widget with NodeRed "old version"!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-move-position-of-widget-with-nodered-old-version/30862)

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**Author:** [@torrent](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/torrent)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [29 July 2020 20:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-move-position-of-widget-with-nodered-old-version/30862 "2020-07-29T20:15:49Z")

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Hi, I am using NodeRed 1.0.6 for some reason I cannot upgrade my NodeRed. But I want to move position of widget in NodeRed. For example, I want to move Stack 1, which should be next to Stack 2. Thank you very much…

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## [Video on Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/video-on-dashboard/30824)

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**Author:** [@meakash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meakash)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 July 2020 13:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/video-on-dashboard/30824 "2020-07-28T13:11:03Z")

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I need to play a video from Youtube or Google Drive or Local Storage after a trigger. Please if anyone can suggest how to do this it would be a great help. I have tried using the UI\_template Node and the UI\_Media Node…

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## [Chart with one two-color line (battery charging)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-with-one-two-color-line-battery-charging/30783)

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**Author:** [@stefan24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefan24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2020 19:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-with-one-two-color-line-battery-charging/30783 "2020-07-27T19:26:59Z")

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Hi! I want to display a chart which shows the (dis-)charging of the battery of my (Linux) notebook as xx% full. I'm filling the chart with a function node. BTW: I get the result from a exec node, which calls acpi -b…

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## [Display multiple group names or groups below each other](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-multiple-group-names-or-groups-below-each-other/17443)

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**Author:** [@Mavericklp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mavericklp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2020 16:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-multiple-group-names-or-groups-below-each-other/17443 "2020-07-27T16:17:04Z")

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Hi, I want to show 2 groups below each other. Since I have not yet found a way to do this, I would also like to have a fixed text ad. As 2nd heading in a group. That is what is look at the moment That is what i wa…

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## [App.min.js:148 TypeError: Cannot read property 'themeState' of undefined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/app-min-js-148-typeerror-cannot-read-property-themestate-of-undefined/28343)

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**Author:** [@shrey.garg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shrey.garg)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2020 12:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/app-min-js-148-typeerror-cannot-read-property-themestate-of-undefined/28343 "2020-07-27T12:38:23Z")

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Hi, I am trying to embed the node-red app into an existing app using this doc. I have created a file according to the official doc. Now I want to inject a flow and see its dashboard. var http = require('http'); var ex…

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## [Sending msg.payload after Countdown](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-msg-payload-after-countdown/30622)

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**Author:** [@Andreas703](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Andreas703)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2020 11:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-msg-payload-after-countdown/30622 "2020-07-27T11:53:51Z")

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Hi, I am not good at Angular JS. I am trying to send an msg.payload after an countdown, see the code below. \<script\> var myTimer; function clock() { var myTimer = setInterval(myClock, 1000); …

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## [Dashboard - theme: chart and ui-table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-theme-chart-and-ui-table/30332)

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**Author:** [@hklages](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hklages)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2020 05:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-theme-chart-and-ui-table/30332 "2020-07-27T05:56:56Z")

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I changed the dashboard theme from light to dark. Most of the elements follow the given color schemes. ui-table: does keeps the original color. Is there any "trick" to move all u-tables from light to dark scheme? chart…

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## [Odd dashboard sidebar behavior when switching projects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/odd-dashboard-sidebar-behavior-when-switching-projects/30751)

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**Author:** [@johnwalicki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/johnwalicki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2020 02:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/odd-dashboard-sidebar-behavior-when-switching-projects/30751 "2020-07-27T02:41:36Z")

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Several times I have noticed that the dashboard sidebar does not correctly refresh when I switch between Node-RED projects. If both projects have many dashboards, I see both sets of dashboard layouts in the sidebar. I …

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