# Dashboard

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## [Color picker, cannot select grey](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/color-picker-cannot-select-grey/11241)

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**Author:** [@Ant422](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ant422)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2019 08:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/color-picker-cannot-select-grey/11241 "2019-05-20T08:47:04Z")

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Hi all, I mentioned this in a previous thread but could really do with some guidance. I am using the color picker is a project but I cannot seem to select the inner part of the circle. As a result there is no way (that…

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## [Labels of different Nodes not in line with each other](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/labels-of-different-nodes-not-in-line-with-each-other/11223)

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**Author:** [@Harpau](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Harpau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 May 2019 10:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/labels-of-different-nodes-not-in-line-with-each-other/11223 "2019-05-17T10:16:31Z")

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The Label of the Switch Node is a bit more left than the Labels of other Nodes. Is it possible to change this?

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## [Dashboard gauge does not move until all data is non-zero](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-gauge-does-not-move-until-all-data-is-non-zero/11230)

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**Author:** [@AK51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AK51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 May 2019 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-gauge-does-not-move-until-all-data-is-non-zero/11230 "2019-05-17T10:46:07Z")

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I print out the many Raw data in dashboard, it is updated very fast. However, when one of the data is zero, all gauges do not update until none of them are non-zero. e.g. Has one zero, all gauges do not update 211854…

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## [Connecting BBGW Analog to Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-bbgw-analog-to-dashboard/11193)

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**Author:** [@PhillipB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PhillipB)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [16 May 2019 22:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-bbgw-analog-to-dashboard/11193 "2019-05-16T22:01:30Z")

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I am running the latest version of Debian on a BBGW and am trying to create a dashboard showing analog pin A0 (P9-39) input- An analog temperature sensor. I haven't been able to get Node red to recognize the pin or displ…

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## [Beaglebone Green read analog pin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beaglebone-green-read-analog-pin/11222)

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**Author:** [@PhillipB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PhillipB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 May 2019 18:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beaglebone-green-read-analog-pin/11222 "2019-05-16T18:42:22Z")

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Still having issues reading a Beaglebone analog pin. I also need the output from said pin to be reflected in a dashboard node. How do I do this? What’s the actual node configuration to read a pin in node red from a beagl…

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## [Scroll to bottom of template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scroll-to-bottom-of-template-node/11190)

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**Author:** [@tve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 May 2019 22:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scroll-to-bottom-of-template-node/11190 "2019-05-15T22:59:18Z")

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I'm using a template node to display a log and I'd like that to scroll to the end of the log entries when a new entry is added. I don't know much about angular, so I need help. Does someone have a relatively simple solut…

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## [Append a msg.paylaod](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/append-a-msg-paylaod/10883)

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**Author:** [@hathemi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hathemi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2019 11:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/append-a-msg-paylaod/10883 "2019-05-07T11:35:29Z")

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i have a ui-template node i append this div inside toolbar When, i send msg.payload to this template ,the content of {{msg.payload}} doesn't display on toolbar !! But it displays on the group. I wonder, do i need to a…

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## [Weather icons don't work on one machine](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weather-icons-dont-work-on-one-machine/11104)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [15 May 2019 09:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weather-icons-dont-work-on-one-machine/11104 "2019-05-15T09:24:10Z")

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I have a bigger NUC with power and installed weather icons. They work on there. I got a bit of a flow working. I then went to my favourite RPI and it is installed on that machine too.l But when I import the flow it d…

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## [Dashboard Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template/11136)

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**Author:** [@Kwonsoyeong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kwonsoyeong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 May 2019 08:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template/11136 "2019-05-15T08:06:54Z")

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I want to make dashboard template node. When I gave a data, automatic make template. It is impossible? This is my template. The value is continually added every time new data comes in. Then I want to keep adding a smal…

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## [Md-switch in template node 19.6 vs 20.5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/md-switch-in-template-node-19-6-vs-20-5/11063)

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**Author:** [@karlbo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karlbo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 May 2019 07:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/md-switch-in-template-node-19-6-vs-20-5/11063 "2019-05-14T07:57:32Z")

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Hi there, been awhile since my last visit. started testing the new 20.5 version of node red yesterday, and discovered a different behavior on lots of tthings, but the one regarding color settings on md-switch got me pus…

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## [List stopped working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/list-stopped-working/11095)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 May 2019 05:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/list-stopped-working/11095 "2019-05-14T05:56:35Z")

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I found (somewhere) (here) a bit of code to list things in a msg.payload to a window/list. It worked. (Note: past tense) I have not done anything to that part of the flow, so I am now stuck why it isn't working. Th…

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## [Dashboard Gauge unit conversion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-gauge-unit-conversion/11053)

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**Author:** [@Bobo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bobo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [14 May 2019 02:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-gauge-unit-conversion/11053 "2019-05-14T02:03:56Z")

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Using the gauge as a temperature display, the input to it is in F. I have used the angular expression {{ (payload.currently.temperature - 32) \* 5/9 | number:0 }} to convert to C (in the Value Format field). The numeric…

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## [How to get variables from dashboard into a Python3 script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-variables-from-dashboard-into-a-python3-script/10898)

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**Author:** [@Ant422](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ant422)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 May 2019 19:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-variables-from-dashboard-into-a-python3-script/10898 "2019-05-13T19:19:16Z")

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Hi all, Long time reader of the forum and it has answered all my questions to date, thank you. I'm looking for the best method to do this. There seems to be many routes I can go and I'm getting myself in a muddle tryin…

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## [Using uibuilder with WebPack](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-uibuilder-with-webpack/7283)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 May 2019 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-uibuilder-with-webpack/7283 "2019-05-13T15:09:46Z")

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Hi all, Just letting you know that I have finally got round to testing uibuilder with webpack. I've put together a quick outline of the best way I've come up with so far and added that to the WIKI. I know that some fo…

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## [Switch on/off a flow for "alarm"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-on-off-a-flow-for-alarm/11038)

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**Author:** [@eaventer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eaventer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 May 2019 13:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-on-off-a-flow-for-alarm/11038 "2019-05-13T13:06:00Z")

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Hi All I am very new and so out of depth its not even funny, but I have been playing around with tasmota/Mqtt and node red for going on to 6 months now and it is hectic! In this almost 6 months I have I have several swi…

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## [Dashboard resolution layout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-resolution-layout/11023)

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**Author:** [@accca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/accca)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 May 2019 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-resolution-layout/11023 "2019-05-12T08:59:57Z")

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Hello, I have a question regarding the dashboard. My situation can be found below, in the two images. I would like a certain panel (group) to be "forced" to be in a certain position, even if the screen resolution chang…

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## [Authentication in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-in-dashboard/10948)

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**Author:** [@chirag](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chirag)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 May 2019 04:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-in-dashboard/10948 "2019-05-11T04:49:22Z")

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I want apply password on dashboard to go one tab to other tab. how can it is possible?

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## [Is it possible to change the color of a disabled switch's label?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-color-of-a-disabled-switchs-label/11016)

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**Author:** [@kraigen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kraigen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 May 2019 01:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-color-of-a-disabled-switchs-label/11016 "2019-05-11T01:47:57Z")

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Hey, everyone I have a couple of switches in a dashboard that can be enabled or disabled by a "master switch". However, I want the labels to show the if the object that the switch represents is on or off. I need a way t…

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## [Sampling data for chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sampling-data-for-chart/10982)

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**Author:** [@accuser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/accuser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2019 08:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sampling-data-for-chart/10982 "2019-05-10T08:55:35Z")

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I am capturing output from an MVHR unit, taking readings every 1s (for control purposes). I want to chart this over 24 hours, but need a lot less data points. Is there a node or flow in existence that will let me sample …

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## [Cannot access node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-access-node-red/5225)

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**Author:** [@MPELectronique](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MPELectronique)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2018 07:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-access-node-red/5225 "2018-12-06T07:35:46Z")

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Hi. It's been 2 days i have started with node-red, i think i have installed a wrong package. Before it was working fine then i see that when i tried to run node-red: Start Node-RED Once Node-RED has started, point a b…

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## [Dashboard Link to local file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-link-to-local-file/10690)

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**Author:** [@StrongTown](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/StrongTown)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2019 01:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-link-to-local-file/10690 "2019-05-08T01:12:13Z")

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I have used this dashboard function successfully to create different views for my system however I'm trying to add a new link labelled "Documentation" for the side bar which would access a local HTML file I created that …

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## [Changing the text color of a disabled widget's label](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-text-color-of-a-disabled-widgets-label/10903)

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**Author:** [@kraigen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kraigen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2019 22:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-text-color-of-a-disabled-widgets-label/10903 "2019-05-07T22:47:15Z")

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Hello, everyone! In my dashboard I have switch and a button that are disabled when another switch is off and they become enabled once that "master switch" is on. I want to know if it is possible to change the color of t…

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## [Help disabling a widget in node-red dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-disabling-a-widget-in-node-red-dashboard/10895)

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**Author:** [@kraigen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kraigen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2019 21:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-disabling-a-widget-in-node-red-dashboard/10895 "2019-05-07T21:43:37Z")

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Hi, everyone! I'm pretty new to node-red dashboard and I read in the documentation that in order to disable a widget one must pass a msg.enabled property set to false. I'm trying to have a switch that disables a switch …

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## [File Inject from dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-inject-from-dashboard/10820)

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**Author:** [@JoseGodinho](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoseGodinho)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2019 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-inject-from-dashboard/10820 "2019-05-06T12:25:26Z")

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Hello All I have installed the node red contrib browser utils, albeit i manage to inject a file, i dont know ho to within the dashboard Thank you in advance JLG

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## [User Authentication and Administration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-authentication-and-administration/10778)

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**Author:** [@aliadalal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aliadalal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2019 17:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-authentication-and-administration/10778 "2019-05-03T17:21:28Z")

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I am new to node red. Its an amazing way to program. However, I am not able to figure out how auth and access/account management can be done with node-red. I have read bunch of blogs, but they all seem to talk about upda…

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## [Wanting to tweak the colors in the dark dashboard theme](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wanting-to-tweak-the-colors-in-the-dark-dashboard-theme/10759)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2019 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wanting-to-tweak-the-colors-in-the-dark-dashboard-theme/10759 "2019-05-03T15:12:24Z")

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Can anyone tell me where to find the color definitions for the elements in the dark theme for the dashboard? Thanks.

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## [Need Help to Insert, Update and Delete Data from Node-RED Dashboard Inputs to the Database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-insert-update-and-delete-data-from-node-red-dashboard-inputs-to-the-database/1545)

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**Author:** [@rishanaziz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rishanaziz)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2019 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-insert-update-and-delete-data-from-node-red-dashboard-inputs-to-the-database/1545 "2019-05-03T10:38:18Z")

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Hi, I'm creating a web application using Node-RED. I'm having complications in inserting, updating and deleting data from the Node-Red dashboard inputs (drop down, switch, slider, numeric, text input, date picker) to th…

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## [Conflicts switch- / template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/conflicts-switch-template-node/10703)

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**Author:** [@wuppergit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wuppergit)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2019 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/conflicts-switch-template-node/10703 "2019-05-02T10:15:51Z")

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Hi, could there be an indissoluble conflict between switch- and template node on different dasboard tabs? Please have a look at the flow example below: Labels":\["on"\]},{"id":"1904c372.197ced","type":"ui\_switch","z":"9f…

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## [Created color box in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/created-color-box-in-dashboard/10741)

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**Author:** [@Kwonsoyeong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kwonsoyeong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2019 09:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/created-color-box-in-dashboard/10741 "2019-05-02T09:09:24Z")

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I want to choice box color in dashboard. \<div style="background-color: red; padding: 10px; margin: 0 auto; width:10px;"\> \</div\> This is my template. I want to change background-color red to green. When I got a data, …

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## [Numeric Input widget](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeric-input-widget/3496)

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**Author:** [@sweetwater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sweetwater)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 April 2019 14:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeric-input-widget/3496 "2019-04-30T14:40:17Z")

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Have implemented the Numeric Input Widget ( the one with the UP and Down arrows) and set the range between min = 0 , max = 100 All is working ok. Question: We are writing the numeric value into an json file and stori…

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