# Dashboard

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/dashboard/5.md?page=206

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## [Data not retained with a browser refresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-not-retained-with-a-browser-refresh/976)

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**Author:** [@dilepa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dilepa)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2019 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-not-retained-with-a-browser-refresh/976 "2019-03-25T21:02:19Z")

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Hi, Need some pointers with my flow. Created a dashboard using the UI template, but the data does not stay when the browser is refreshed. New data works fine. old data is not saved when going to other tabs or refreshing…

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## [Switch with window / door (open / close) Customize icon or create it yourself?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-with-window-door-open-close-customize-icon-or-create-it-yourself/9411)

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**Author:** [@pinie\_pinie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinie_pinie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2019 18:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-with-window-door-open-close-customize-icon-or-create-it-yourself/9411 "2019-03-25T18:55:14Z")

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Hello, I want to customize a switch for an application. I need windows and door (open / close). Unfortunately I can not find this icon in the database. I can integrate all other icons (including color and size). Can yo…

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## [Template node payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-node-payload/9350)

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**Author:** [@accca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/accca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 March 2019 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-node-payload/9350 "2019-03-23T18:40:39Z")

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Hi, i'm trying to pass a "msg.payload" to a "ui\_template" node: I read a lot of stuff on web on how can I do this, but nothing works. My "msg.payload" is something like this: msg.payload = {"tag1" : lastZone1, "tag2" …

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## [Graph input order](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/graph-input-order/9310)

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**Author:** [@Stylo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stylo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 March 2019 13:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/graph-input-order/9310 "2019-03-22T13:36:31Z")

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I currently have a system in which 7 sensors write to a database at the same time. I have a graph reading from this database 7 entries at a time. Does anyone know how to make sure that I don't miss entries, and also how…

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## [Hide and Show Groups with UI\_Control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-and-show-groups-with-ui-control/9272)

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**Author:** [@hebergeweb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hebergeweb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 March 2019 11:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-and-show-groups-with-ui-control/9272 "2019-03-21T11:39:18Z")

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Hi, after creating 4 buttons, in my flow two groups are displayed. But i have to show a single group with clic; example (b1--\> group1, b2--\> group2, ...) not (b1--\> \[group1,group4\], b2--\> \[group2,group4\], ...) \[{"id"…

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## [Two timed messages to change icons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-timed-messages-to-change-icons/9226)

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**Author:** [@Brugsezot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Brugsezot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2019 11:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-timed-messages-to-change-icons/9226 "2019-03-20T11:00:36Z")

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Hello, I am trying to display a Fontawesome icon, and change that icon after a couple of seconds within the same flow. For instance, from a spinning state to a non-spinning state. I know how to show the icon with the ch…

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## [Group height does not resize](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/group-height-does-not-resize/9176)

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**Author:** [@realjax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/realjax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2019 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/group-height-does-not-resize/9176 "2019-03-20T08:28:30Z")

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Hi, I have a group in which the content may vary in size dynamically. However I'v found that a group's height does not change dynamically as well and I end up with scrollbars. What can I do to prevent this from happenin…

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## [Change height of Group](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-height-of-group/9151)

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**Author:** [@hebergeweb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hebergeweb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2019 00:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-height-of-group/9151 "2019-03-20T00:12:55Z")

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Hi, How to change the height of group title ?

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## [Read data from JSON array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-data-from-json-array/1938)

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**Author:** [@Ahd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ahd)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2019 10:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-data-from-json-array/1938 "2019-03-19T10:36:33Z")

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I have function node to read data from JSON file, I want read-only last value in the array. I have written the following code in function node but shown error " "TypeError: Cannot read property 'length' of undefined"\`\` f…

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## [Multiple lines on a chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-lines-on-a-chart/9167)

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**Author:** [@alex2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alex2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2019 09:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-lines-on-a-chart/9167 "2019-03-19T09:09:16Z")

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I need some help, i have 2 flows with different output every 5 min, and want this 2 numbers in one chart on the dashboard. Alex

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## [Menu-dashboard location to url page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/menu-dashboard-location-to-url-page/9117)

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**Author:** [@hebergeweb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hebergeweb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2019 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/menu-dashboard-location-to-url-page/9117 "2019-03-18T13:51:55Z")

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Hi, how to add a button in the menu-bar to go to a web page example "http://www.example.com" or even the button that is in an orange circle to redirect to web page.

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## [Programmatic Group Collapse?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatic-group-collapse/8643)

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**Author:** [@tcontrada](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcontrada)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2019 10:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatic-group-collapse/8643 "2019-03-18T10:13:58Z")

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Is it possible to programmatically expand or collapse a Group section? Thanks...

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## [Switch a flow on or off](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-a-flow-on-or-off/9106)

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**Author:** [@RickW](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RickW)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2019 09:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-a-flow-on-or-off/9106 "2019-03-18T09:20:59Z")

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I would like to use a dashboard switch to allow or stop a flow of time triggered analog data from a sensor input to a save to file node. It seems like a fairly simple task to request but I can't picture how I can do it…

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## [Uploading images to dashboard from windows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uploading-images-to-dashboard-from-windows/9102)

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**Author:** [@sakura](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sakura)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2019 21:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uploading-images-to-dashboard-from-windows/9102 "2019-03-17T21:49:24Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to upload an image into a template node in node red, Though I'v changed httpStatic to: httpStatic: 'C:\\\\images', and uncommented: httpAdminRoot: '/admin', in settings.js file and I restarted Node R…

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## [Read data from text file with node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-data-from-text-file-with-node-red/9091)

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**Author:** [@supriya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/supriya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2019 18:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-data-from-text-file-with-node-red/9091 "2019-03-17T18:48:36Z")

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Hi, Am reading the count data from text file.Path is same but file is different.here i have to monitor the data if data is less than 100 that is "normal" .if it is \>100\<=150 that is "warning" & if it is \>200 it is "e…

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## [Change elements position in Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-elements-position-in-node-red/9065)

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**Author:** [@sakura](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sakura)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 March 2019 21:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-elements-position-in-node-red/9065 "2019-03-16T21:55:59Z")

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Hello, I've tried so hard to do a simple thing which is to change the position of the date so it will be in top, I tried with HTML and CSS but nothing worked, I honestly don't know what is the problem this is my flow …

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## [Display date in another language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-date-in-another-language/9053)

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**Author:** [@nassima100](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nassima100)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 March 2019 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-date-in-another-language/9053 "2019-03-16T15:29:02Z")

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Hello, I'm working on a weather forcast dashboard and I'm wondering if I can display the names of days and months in another language than English, French in my case {{msg.payload | date:"EEE, d MMMM yyyy"}} in this …

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## [External JavaScripted site in certain group of Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/external-javascripted-site-in-certain-group-of-dashboard/9001)

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**Author:** [@igrowing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/igrowing)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 March 2019 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/external-javascripted-site-in-certain-group-of-dashboard/9001 "2019-03-15T18:12:37Z")

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Hi guys, Again the question about representation of external web-site in Node-RED Dashboard. Different flavour. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Perth,+UK/Glasgow,+UK/?hl=en Normally, this link shows 2-3 proposed route…

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## [Axis Font Size on Barchart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/axis-font-size-on-barchart/8722)

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**Author:** [@JonG98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JonG98)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 March 2019 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/axis-font-size-on-barchart/8722 "2019-03-14T10:14:17Z")

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I have attempted to search but I can not seem to find the field for style sheet to change the font on the x and y axis for the legends. I attempted to examine the Elements but it appears to use a canvas element to make …

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## [How to lock the dashboards groups locations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-lock-the-dashboards-groups-locations/7458)

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**Author:** [@emspe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emspe)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2019 16:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-lock-the-dashboards-groups-locations/7458 "2019-03-13T16:19:26Z")

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Hello, I have created 3 groups in same tab like below. 10x10 Group - in left \[ map \] 4\*4 Group - in right top \[ text \] 44 Group - in right bottom \[ gauge \] I wanna fix their positions through out my project. At the …

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## [Chart Series Get Reversed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-series-get-reversed/8898)

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**Author:** [@tcontrada](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcontrada)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2019 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-series-get-reversed/8898 "2019-03-13T13:26:27Z")

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In this case I am using the Chart widget in Pie mode. I notice that after I restart Node Red that my chart series/colors get reversed. See image. How can I fix this? Thanks...

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## [Can CSV being used as a profile in a graph](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-csv-being-used-as-a-profile-in-a-graph/8763)

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**Author:** [@Frank2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Frank2)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2019 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-csv-being-used-as-a-profile-in-a-graph/8763 "2019-03-12T17:48:00Z")

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Hi All, I am making a PID reflow oven with an ESP8266. I get current temperature and the ESP will do action based on a set temperature or a pre loaded curve. This is all monitored by Node Red. I was reading the forum a…

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## [Timer Switch on Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timer-switch-on-dashboard/8826)

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**Author:** [@manueldiasmanuel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manueldiasmanuel)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2019 13:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timer-switch-on-dashboard/8826 "2019-03-12T13:46:54Z")

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Hi, I am struggling to have a timer in dashboard. How to incorporate a Timer Switch input in node-red Dashboard ? Thanks, MD

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## [Dashboard not working in IE11](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-working-in-ie11/3220)

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**Author:** [@ryanjohnson00](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryanjohnson00)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2019 00:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-working-in-ie11/3220 "2019-03-12T00:07:34Z")

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I am able to get the Dashboard to work in Chrome and Firefox but it is not working in IE11. I searched online and it looks like the addition of a meta tag to the editor/templates/index.mst should fix this. I checked mi…

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## [Template ui with local webpage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-ui-with-local-webpage/8851)

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**Author:** [@colson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/colson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2019 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-ui-with-local-webpage/8851 "2019-03-11T15:45:25Z")

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I am using the following node with an iframe. This works well when I am on the local network. When I attach remotely, the 10.0.0.30 webpage does not display. I think it is because it is trying to pull it 10.0.0.30 from…

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## [A Layout that i need](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-layout-that-i-need/8587)

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**Author:** [@pumper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pumper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2019 07:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-layout-that-i-need/8587 "2019-03-09T07:09:21Z")

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Hi I want a ui laout like this: how can I design this using dashboard or template node?

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## [Notification Dialog Button/Text Color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-dialog-button-text-color/8720)

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**Author:** [@tcontrada](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcontrada)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2019 16:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-dialog-button-text-color/8720 "2019-03-08T16:50:27Z")

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I am using the Notification UI node in Yes/No Dialog mode. When the Dialog is displayed the text on the buttons are to light to show up well. See image below: How can I change the text color? Thanks...

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## [Gauge with Power Socket?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-with-power-socket/8736)

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**Author:** [@malcomxcia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malcomxcia)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2019 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-with-power-socket/8736 "2019-03-08T10:37:53Z")

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Hello ! My Flow displays an Gauge with Values from an Power Socket. Current consumption etc. How can I make it, that there are always the most current values displayed because the gauge is only updated every 5 minut…

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## [Table Not Displaying with One Row](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-not-displaying-with-one-row/8666)

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**Author:** [@JonG98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JonG98)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2019 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-not-displaying-with-one-row/8666 "2019-03-07T09:13:22Z")

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Thanks to all of the folks here that have gotten me started. Here is the dilemma I have. I have a table that is formatted with the following syntax: \<font size="6"\> \<table id="table" border="1" width="100%" \> \<tr\>…

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## [Auto refresh to home tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-refresh-to-home-tab/8670)

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**Author:** [@rjdelbueno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rjdelbueno)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2019 23:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-refresh-to-home-tab/8670 "2019-03-06T23:58:21Z")

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I am looking for a way to have the dashboard auto-refresh to home tab after a specified amount of inactivity. Any ideas on this?

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