# Dashboard

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## [Ui\_text\_input quirk?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-text-input-quirk/12480)

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**Author:** [@Bobo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bobo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 June 2019 14:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-text-input-quirk/12480 "2019-06-22T14:54:28Z")

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Node-RED version: v0.20.3 Node.js version: v8.11.4 Linux 4.14.98+ arm LE Dashboard version 2.15.4 Just noticed when the ui\_text\_input Delay is set to 0, msg.payload is immediately sent on a change, contrary to what …

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## [Gridview with CRUD option in template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gridview-with-crud-option-in-template-node/12464)

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**Author:** [@lr\_oliveira](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lr_oliveira)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 June 2019 14:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gridview-with-crud-option-in-template-node/12464 "2019-06-21T14:47:05Z")

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Hi. I would like create a Grid with CRUD with information of mongodb in template node. I used the example below but that something wrong. https://flows.nodered.org/flow/e32f2b942bce77ef6079c0642b93c036 Above my flow…

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## [Ui Switch Slow to Respond to Click](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-switch-slow-to-respond-to-click/12402)

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**Author:** [@tcontrada](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcontrada)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [21 June 2019 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-switch-slow-to-respond-to-click/12402 "2019-06-21T16:34:04Z")

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I am using a ui Switch from the Dashboard widgets in my application. For some reason, when I click on the switch to toggle it, it takes 5-6 seconds to react, i.e. toggle in the ui. Any suggestions? NR version is 0.20.…

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## [Dashboard using offline (no Internet connection LAN)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-using-offline-no-internet-connection-lan/12408)

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**Author:** [@utaani](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/utaani)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2019 21:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-using-offline-no-internet-connection-lan/12408 "2019-06-20T21:17:09Z")

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Our team uses dashboard on a LAN without an internet connection. When I tried it with the latest version 2.15.4, the phenomenon that dashboard is not displayed for a long time on the first access has appeared. I have tri…

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## [Node Red not working across guest networks](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-not-working-across-guest-networks/12411)

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**Author:** [@thats\_right2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thats_right2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2019 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-not-working-across-guest-networks/12411 "2019-06-20T14:32:30Z")

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I am working with a group of students to develop data monitoring stations using several Raspberry Pis. We have developed the dashboards which can be accessed on the local device as well as across authenticated networks. …

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## [LED's not showing colours with latest dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/leds-not-showing-colours-with-latest-dashboard/12307)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2019 04:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/leds-not-showing-colours-with-latest-dashboard/12307 "2019-06-20T04:18:37Z")

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I recently asked about buttons/LEDs not updating their colours until the page is refreshed. I updated the offending machine's dashboard and all was good. Recently I got interested with colours to use with buttons/LEDs …

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## [Trigger a message payload based on input from parallel port](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-a-message-payload-based-on-input-from-parallel-port/12017)

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**Author:** [@krikkit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/krikkit)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2019 03:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-a-message-payload-based-on-input-from-parallel-port/12017 "2019-06-19T03:37:27Z")

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Hi, I am completely new to Node-RED but I love it already. I have an arduino board connected to my raspberry pi, I need to send a one character output from the pi to the Arduino based on another input that comes from a …

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## [Change UI\_Switch status (true or false) at Runtime](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-ui-switch-status-true-or-false-at-runtime/12372)

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**Author:** [@ylechasseur](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ylechasseur)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2019 19:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-ui-switch-status-true-or-false-at-runtime/12372 "2019-06-18T19:16:18Z")

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Hi, After a query in Mysql, I display the data on regular UI\_textbox and I would like to use ui\_switch do display by boolean fields data. So far, no success, the ui\_switch never change according to received field value…

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## [Chart - line not displayed if same value as x-axis](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-line-not-displayed-if-same-value-as-x-axis/12302)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2019 19:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-line-not-displayed-if-same-value-as-x-axis/12302 "2019-06-17T19:09:00Z")

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If I specify a y-axis min of -1, I see; ...note that you can see the value line along the x-axis up to the current time. However, if I leave the y-axis blank, or set it min = 0 & max = 4, I see; ...and the value l…

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## [Gauge problem (bad graphics shown)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-problem-bad-graphics-shown/12273)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2019 14:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-problem-bad-graphics-shown/12273 "2019-06-16T14:03:07Z")

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I brought this up a long (long) time ago. Since then the dashboard has been updated and I have just noticed that the problem remains.

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## [How to retrieve data from ui dropdown on button click](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-retrieve-data-from-ui-dropdown-on-button-click/12259)

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**Author:** [@nassima100](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nassima100)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2019 13:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-retrieve-data-from-ui-dropdown-on-button-click/12259 "2019-06-15T13:48:55Z")

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Hello, I want to retrieve the selected data from 2 ui dropdowns when I click on an ui button, is that possible ?

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## [Tooltip in UI template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tooltip-in-ui-template/12180)

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**Author:** [@mdresf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mdresf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2019 13:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tooltip-in-ui-template/12180 "2019-06-15T13:21:26Z")

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Hello, I would like to have a tooltip that appears when the mouse is on a row of a table. The text of the tooltip is in row.description. I have tried several solutions with hover but I have not managed to use it with n…

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## [Switch Node with Limited 'on' time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-with-limited-on-time/11842)

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**Author:** [@rholmesa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rholmesa)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2019 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-with-limited-on-time/11842 "2019-06-15T09:00:00Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know of a ui-node like the switch node, where there is a time limit for the 'on' time. For example I wish to switch on an irrigation system for a maximum of 5 minutes. This is easy enough to schedule us…

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## [Show Schedex Time on Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-schedex-time-on-dashboard/9414)

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**Author:** [@aufruf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aufruf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2019 23:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-schedex-time-on-dashboard/9414 "2019-03-25T23:06:55Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to show the on and off time of a timer on my Dashboard similar to the little tooltip you have below the Schedex node. My current flow can be seen below: Idea was: On the basis of my configuration…

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## [Dashboard not Appearing in Drop-down menu](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-appearing-in-drop-down-menu/12194)

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**Author:** [@leftShark2019](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/leftShark2019)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2019 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-appearing-in-drop-down-menu/12194 "2019-06-13T21:13:51Z")

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Hello, After npm installing node-red-dashboard (I made sure to "npm init" the directory my dependencies were going into first) I rebooted my instance and the dashboard didn't appear in the dropdown menu below the main m…

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## [Chart Legend Refresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-legend-refresh/11731)

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**Author:** [@baqwas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/baqwas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2019 19:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-legend-refresh/11731 "2019-06-13T19:45:14Z")

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Hello, The Legend in a Line Chart retains labels for data no longer being streamed (in my flows under v0.20.5). Is this by design or am I ignorant of some refresh capability? I had six feeds into a single chart but now …

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## [How to get text input value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-text-input-value/6386)

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**Author:** [@lucianv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lucianv)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2019 09:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-text-input-value/6386 "2019-06-13T09:40:12Z")

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Hi all, I have a flow where I have a text input. I do a select from a db and fill the data in that text input. Then I want to change that text and save it (means do another query and update it in db). I managed to put …

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## [How to insert a live stream video from my mobile into dashboards](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-insert-a-live-stream-video-from-my-mobile-into-dashboards/12035)

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**Author:** [@hathemi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hathemi)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2019 06:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-insert-a-live-stream-video-from-my-mobile-into-dashboards/12035 "2019-06-13T06:56:55Z")

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i want to insert live video into my dashboard.? Any help ?

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## [How to display video from phone in dashboard via protocol RTMP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-video-from-phone-in-dashboard-via-protocol-rtmp/12098)

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**Author:** [@hathemi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hathemi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2019 19:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-video-from-phone-in-dashboard-via-protocol-rtmp/12098 "2019-06-12T19:42:04Z")

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How can i be able to display video played on mobile phone via RTMP inside iframe in NR dashboard ?

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## [dropdown, switch and button ](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-switch-and-button/12138)

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**Author:** [@Stroked\_Papy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stroked_Papy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2019 18:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-switch-and-button/12138 "2019-06-12T18:09:07Z")

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Hello New on node-red loses me with functions I would like to make a small software for raspberry with 2 dropdown, switch and button generate a command I did that but it does not work \[{"id":"e45dceee.e4cea","type":"…

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## [Get value from xml](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-value-from-xml/5451)

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**Author:** [@niclas.w82](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niclas.w82)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2018 20:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-value-from-xml/5451 "2018-12-04T20:17:55Z")

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Hi. Just started with node red. So I maybe not explaining right but I will give it a try. I have read for hours to solve this problem but can't get a solution. I am starting with a http request to get the xml. Then I use…

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## [\[1/2 SOLVED\] How to use \<iframe to resize IP cam stream in the Dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/1-2-solved-how-to-use-iframe-to-resize-ip-cam-stream-in-the-dashboard/11889)

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**Author:** [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2019 09:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/1-2-solved-how-to-use-iframe-to-resize-ip-cam-stream-in-the-dashboard/11889 "2019-06-11T09:50:19Z")

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Hi all, What I would like to do: Enter the login and password to access the IP cam (server include) show on my Dashboard live video, from my IP cam resize the image size in Node Red What I managed to do: picture1…

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## [Best Practice: data maintenance dialog in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-practice-data-maintenance-dialog-in-dashboard/12047)

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**Author:** [@nygma2004](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nygma2004)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2019 19:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-practice-data-maintenance-dialog-in-dashboard/12047 "2019-06-10T19:57:27Z")

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Hi All, I suspect I am missing some basic trick here, so I thought I ask. Sometimes I need to create forms in dashboard to maintain some sort of data. Create a record, edit a record, delete a record (e.g. users). The w…

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## [Idea: Alternative Indicator Options for Switch Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/idea-alternative-indicator-options-for-switch-node/12015)

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**Author:** [@Harpau](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Harpau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2019 14:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/idea-alternative-indicator-options-for-switch-node/12015 "2019-06-10T14:41:24Z")

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By using the switch node without passing through the messages from the input to the output, it is possible to display either the status of the input or the output. No matter which option I choose, this leads to the fact…

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## [Separating database objects on dashbard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/separating-database-objects-on-dashbard/12033)

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**Author:** [@Madhumati](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Madhumati)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2019 14:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/separating-database-objects-on-dashbard/12033 "2019-06-10T14:07:34Z")

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Hello I am reading a database from dashboard & want to display on dashboard on some tabs ?How it is possible through node-red dashboard?how /I can seperate array of objects? \[{"id":"ee4af54b.e5e4c8","type":"inject","…

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## [Send data from joystick script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-data-from-joystick-script/11281)

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**Author:** [@kwach](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kwach)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 May 2019 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-data-from-joystick-script/11281 "2019-05-24T11:21:06Z")

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HI. I'm using in UI template node and code form github: How can I send data form x and y value to payload Here is a code: \<html\> \<head\> \<script type="text/javascript" src="js/jquery-1.11.2.min.js"\>\</sc…

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## [Dashboard not appearing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-appearing/702)

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**Author:** [@mustafa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mustafa)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2019 07:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-appearing/702 "2019-06-09T07:12:29Z")

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Hi Today I used node red with raspberry pi3 and after installing the node red and start with blinking led project I moved to ip:1880/ui but there were nothing to appear on it Please advice

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## [Custom numeric node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-numeric-node/11983)

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**Author:** [@daxkamala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxkamala)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2019 06:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-numeric-node/11983 "2019-06-09T06:53:17Z")

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I love the node-red dashboard and the ease of producing good looking displays. My only let-down at present is the numeric node with it's up / down carets, it just doesn't look good against the other controls. Has anyon…

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## [Filling stored data chart with real data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filling-stored-data-chart-with-real-data/11937)

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**Author:** [@Lupin\_III](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lupin_III)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2019 23:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filling-stored-data-chart-with-real-data/11937 "2019-06-07T23:04:21Z")

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Hi to all, I need some support in order to populate with real data a chart filled with stored data. Firstly when the flow starts I populate the chart with the array coming from MySQL, and it works fine. Once it’s started…

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## [Populating a form with data from db](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/populating-a-form-with-data-from-db/11855)

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**Author:** [@danleighton](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/danleighton)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2019 19:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/populating-a-form-with-data-from-db/11855 "2019-06-07T19:14:49Z")

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I am hoping to be able to create a form using the form element of the dashboard. I need the following to occur: A dropdown in the form from the Dashboard Node collection containing prepopulated userids + year of birth …

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