# Dashboard

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/dashboard/5.md?page=187

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## [How to set the attribute "maxlength" to a textinput](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-the-attribute-maxlength-to-a-textinput/20758)

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**Author:** [@zappogb1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zappogb1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 February 2020 00:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-the-attribute-maxlength-to-a-textinput/20758 "2020-02-02T00:09:57Z")

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i want to limit the input size in one text input field Is this possible with the ui\_template or do i have to use st else? The two fields "nickname pick-up" and "ID (Card)" have to be limited.

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## [Change Inject Node To Dashboard Button For HTTP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-inject-node-to-dashboard-button-for-http/21139)

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**Author:** [@Randy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Randy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 February 2020 16:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-inject-node-to-dashboard-button-for-http/21139 "2020-02-01T16:04:09Z")

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I found this flow that controls my Sonoff Mini from the palette using inject nodes. But how do I do that using dashboard buttons instead? \[{"id":"38075045.5bd73","type":"inject","z":"6bbeac55.3f39d4","name":"on","topic"…

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## [Using Incoming Message in ui\_template Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-incoming-message-in-ui-template-node/21069)

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**Author:** [@sesenlik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sesenlik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 February 2020 07:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-incoming-message-in-ui-template-node/21069 "2020-02-01T07:00:11Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to receive incoming messages within a ui\_template node in my flow. I followed the example in info bar and I am able to receive incoming messages in ui\_template. But when I refresh the page or…

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## [Regarding obtaining a number](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/regarding-obtaining-a-number/20906)

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**Author:** [@jatin.pachisia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jatin.pachisia)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2020 22:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/regarding-obtaining-a-number/20906 "2020-01-31T22:14:21Z")

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Hello All, I am new to Node red and my skills at coding are really low. lol However, I am working with a software from where i am scanning a bar code using a tool and I am trying to send the data to node red using a li…

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## [Increasingly slow and unresponsive Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increasingly-slow-and-unresponsive-dashboard/18523)

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**Author:** [@EL\_tech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EL_tech)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2020 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increasingly-slow-and-unresponsive-dashboard/18523 "2020-01-31T15:19:29Z")

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Hello Guys, I have the RPi3 with Raspian GNU/Linux 9 (stretch) and Node Red (V. 1.0.2). I use the Node Red to display some data riceved with mqtt communication in a period of 10sec. Initialy the dashboard with some gaug…

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## [Dashboard Chart Y axis](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-y-axis/21090)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2020 14:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-y-axis/21090 "2020-01-31T14:17:02Z")

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Hi, I want to display an On Off State in Dashboard. First I converted true to 1 and false to 0. The Chart looks like: Is it possible to format the Y axis that there are no steps between 0 and 1? Another option may b…

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## [Help with displaying many devices' data from TTN in the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-displaying-many-devices-data-from-ttn-in-the-dashboard/21082)

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**Author:** [@Dalek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dalek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2020 11:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-displaying-many-devices-data-from-ttn-in-the-dashboard/21082 "2020-01-31T11:26:16Z")

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Hello! I have been messing around with Node-RED for one of my projects and am really happy with what I've managed to do using it so far. The last hurdle I have (that I know of!) is being able to display the data that is…

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## [IE do not render javascript](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ie-do-not-render-javascript/21036)

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**Author:** [@stefanobranca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefanobranca)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2020 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ie-do-not-render-javascript/21036 "2020-01-31T10:03:34Z")

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Helllo i do need to show my website using nodered in IE as shown in the code that follow. Does anobody now a way to fix it? Firefox Vs IE The Nodered Canvas \[{"id":"f62c871d.795b18","type":"ui\_button","z":"5c7c839…

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## [Does anyone have a On/Off Dimmer dial](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-anyone-have-a-on-off-dimmer-dial/21021)

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**Author:** [@ncherry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ncherry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2020 04:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-anyone-have-a-on-off-dimmer-dial/21021 "2020-01-31T04:27:17Z")

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I have some ZigBee lights and I'd like to create a simple to use On/Off dimmer basically like an ipod dial. Has anyone create such a dashboard interface? I already have a dial but it's just a slider with wrap around. No…

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## [How can I send a message from a ui\_button inside an HTML template?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-send-a-message-from-a-ui-button-inside-an-html-template/14152)

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**Author:** [@sysman83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sysman83)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-send-a-message-from-a-ui-button-inside-an-html-template/14152 "2020-01-30T14:11:37Z")

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Hey! I am trying to combine node-red, html and javascript. I have created the below button with html. \<div\> \<button type="button" class="button save" data-action="save"\>Save\</button\> \</div\> If Ι press the html b…

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## [How to set Dashboard Slider to send one value on mouse release?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dashboard-slider-to-send-one-value-on-mouse-release/4182)

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**Author:** [@aniemiec](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aniemiec)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 09:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dashboard-slider-to-send-one-value-on-mouse-release/4182 "2020-01-30T09:10:58Z")

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Hey, I want to use Dashboard Slider as brightness controller of my lamps but it generates too many messages while sliding and thus my Yeelight Bulbs block themselves for few minutes. Is there a way to set a Slider so it…

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## [PCCC - Set tags from Node-RED-Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pccc-set-tags-from-node-red-dashboard/21025)

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**Author:** [@DizzyLurker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DizzyLurker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 02:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pccc-set-tags-from-node-red-dashboard/21025 "2020-01-30T02:55:16Z")

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HI, My Application is Node-RED reading tags/addresses from an AB PLC. I have it set up and working with no issues reading/writing the tags. I would like to know if it's technically possible to setup / change the tags t…

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## [Ubiquti CCTV in Dashboard simple solution](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubiquti-cctv-in-dashboard-simple-solution/21006)

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**Author:** [@jwilson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jwilson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 21:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubiquti-cctv-in-dashboard-simple-solution/21006 "2020-01-29T21:55:28Z")

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Hi I recently got a few Ubiquiti CCTV cameras and wanted to display the video on the Dashboard, I'm aware that this subject has been covered before however I didn't really want to use any other software to handle the RT…

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## [Image on Button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/image-on-button/20992)

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**Author:** [@lozzer65](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lozzer65)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/image-on-button/20992 "2020-01-29T12:37:28Z")

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Hi I want to place an omage on a button. This button is large and shows the status of a WC. I want to place an image on the button to the left of the text. I did try to use an Icon, but these will not scale large enough…

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## [Noob with NR, converting HA Automation to NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noob-with-nr-converting-ha-automation-to-nr/12249)

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**Author:** [@monsieurlatte](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/monsieurlatte)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noob-with-nr-converting-ha-automation-to-nr/12249 "2020-01-29T10:08:52Z")

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So I have a HA automation that turns on a couple of lights when I arrive home after dark, works great, except for when my wife is already asleep I dont want the bedroom light to come on. So I switched to NR however for …

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## [Modal open on incoming payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modal-open-on-incoming-payload/20965)

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**Author:** [@jokketech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jokketech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 18:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modal-open-on-incoming-payload/20965 "2020-01-28T18:14:06Z")

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Hi, I got this modal from another thread. I want to trigger by an incoming payload.. How do i do this? \<style\> body {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;} /\* The Modal (background) \*/ .modal { display: none; …

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## [Azure, Node-Red and VM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/azure-node-red-and-vm/20798)

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**Author:** [@Jochen1980](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jochen1980)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 12:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/azure-node-red-and-vm/20798 "2020-01-28T12:36:27Z")

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Hello, I have a general question on how would be the best way to have an IoT Dashboard for our customers. Actually we followed the instruction on how to have nodered on an Azure VM but this VM has to be maintained. Be…

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## [Dashboard turns "old" values to zero](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-turns-old-values-to-zero/20933)

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**Author:** [@manjha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manjha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 10:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-turns-old-values-to-zero/20933 "2020-01-28T10:34:54Z")

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I am just getting started with Dashboard, so the problem is most likely caused by a user error. For internet speedtest results I have created a set of gauges to display down- and upload speeds and ping time. This displ…

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## [Need Text and Numeric Input help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-text-and-numeric-input-help/20889)

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**Author:** [@vlturner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vlturner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 00:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-text-and-numeric-input-help/20889 "2020-01-28T00:32:51Z")

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I need to set my charge values that will be used to drive the automated runs. So I need to set one value to 0-100 and the other value 0-100. When I hit the run button it will open and close valves based on the count. I…

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## [Using color-picker in UI Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-color-picker-in-ui-template/16764)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2020 23:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-color-picker-in-ui-template/16764 "2020-01-27T23:24:18Z")

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Has anyone managed to get color-picker working in a Dashboard Template node? \<color-picker ng-model="myColor" options="{format:'rgb', round:true, hue:false, lightness:false, alpha:false}"\>\</color-picker\> This displays …

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## [\[Change request\] Node size and group width select](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-request-node-size-and-group-width-select/20901)

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**Author:** [@lsaranto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lsaranto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2020 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-request-node-size-and-group-width-select/20901 "2020-01-27T15:07:05Z")

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Please make it so that the size and width select dialogs stay open until clicked. Or make them input fields. The current hover method is inconvenient and not accessible to everyone.

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## [How to create Dashboard EXE file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-dashboard-exe-file/20895)

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**Author:** [@Allappamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Allappamp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2020 07:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-dashboard-exe-file/20895 "2020-01-27T07:20:07Z")

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hello, I have completed my node red project but i am not able to create exe file of my node red project. please tell me how to create exe file for node red ui......

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## [Problem with groups lining up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-groups-lining-up/20817)

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**Author:** [@vlturner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vlturner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2020 00:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-groups-lining-up/20817 "2020-01-27T00:39:25Z")

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I was looking and from what I can see is that in the dashboard coding there are a few pixel sizing constraints that use an odd number of pixels when everything is affecting resizing based on even multiples. So We need to…

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## [Delay numeric output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-numeric-output/20821)

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**Author:** [@Bond246](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bond246)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2020 19:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-numeric-output/20821 "2020-01-26T19:56:53Z")

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Hello, i'm using the dashboard with node-red since some weeks in combination with a much older FHEM installation. Step by step i would like to merge some functions from FHEM to Node-Red (or maybe ioBroker later on). Fo…

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## [Difference in behavior display on phone vs desktop?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/difference-in-behavior-display-on-phone-vs-desktop/20391)

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**Author:** [@wb666greene](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wb666greene)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 January 2020 23:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/difference-in-behavior-display-on-phone-vs-desktop/20391 "2020-01-25T23:59:38Z")

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I'm just not knowledgeable about html and "web development" but have used the dashboard for a simple, yet effective, controller/viewer for my AI enhanced security system. What I don't understand is why it works "better"…

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## [Light, dimming, dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-dimming-dashboard/20544)

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**Author:** [@oddmn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oddmn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 January 2020 10:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-dimming-dashboard/20544 "2020-01-25T10:55:37Z")

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Hello . I am new to red-node so still alot to learn. I am using all my z-wave on fibaro hc 2 and that is working god. I have now set my lights up, i am using switch, slide and a guage to se how many % the light is on. …

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## [How to get http headers from node-red-contrib-mdashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-http-headers-from-node-red-contrib-mdashboard/20751)

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**Author:** [@peteryang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/peteryang)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2020 09:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-http-headers-from-node-red-contrib-mdashboard/20751 "2020-01-24T09:04:54Z")

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Hi Is it possible to add one more field to msg beside socketid? For example, add authentication information such as userinfo to identify the authenticated user. (authentication user is another topic and just assumed us…

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## [How to keep the temperature test location the same as the location of the soil moisture text?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-keep-the-temperature-test-location-the-same-as-the-location-of-the-soil-moisture-text/20742)

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**Author:** [@Artwin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Artwin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2020 10:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-keep-the-temperature-test-location-the-same-as-the-location-of-the-soil-moisture-text/20742 "2020-01-23T10:57:25Z")

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## [Nexmo sms problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nexmo-sms-problem/20739)

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**Author:** [@ap29731](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ap29731)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2020 09:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nexmo-sms-problem/20739 "2020-01-23T09:56:40Z")

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Hi everyone, I m new here, m trying to send sms on my number using nexmo nodes. The debug result says that msg has been sent and money deducted but i m not getting any sms on my number in real?

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## [Html and CSS files](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-and-css-files/8928)

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**Author:** [@d.leuthe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/d.leuthe)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2020 07:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-and-css-files/8928 "2020-01-23T07:59:46Z")

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Hi there, where can i find the html and css file for the dashboard to change the style on my local disk. Thanks for help

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