# Dashboard

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## [URL parameter in DB2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-parameter-in-db2/90456)

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**Author:** [@nygma2004](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nygma2004)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2024 20:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-parameter-in-db2/90456 "2024-08-26T20:30:41Z")

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Would it be possible to query the url parameters of a dashboard 2.0 request? For example if I have a DB2 url like http://192.168.1.80:1880/dashboard/irrigation?test=1 to query the test=1 part? I checked the ui-control …

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## [How to create Dynamic Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-dynamic-dashboard/90212)

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**Author:** [@lebao](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lebao)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2024 11:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-dynamic-dashboard/90212 "2024-08-26T11:15:37Z")

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Hello! I'm having an issue with Dashboard v1. I created a table on PostgreSQL that includes three columns: id, parameter, and data\_type. Then, I read the data and saved the id into a dropdown (I've managed to do this p…

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## [Add file to Desktop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-file-to-desktop/90353)

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**Author:** [@lebao](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lebao)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2024 03:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-file-to-desktop/90353 "2024-08-26T03:32:42Z")

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Hi guy, I have a file and file name form dashboard now I want to save it to a specific folder while keeping the original file names and data. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you so much!

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## [Formatting ui-notification](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-ui-notification/90348)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-ui-notification/90348 "2024-08-25T16:24:02Z")

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Anyone had any luck in formatting the Dashboard 2 ui-notification overlay? Using it on a phone with grid size 12x12, the overlay is too wide to be displayed correctly, cutting off the text, and the 'Cancel' - 'Confirm' …

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## [Another question about the gauge node (Dashboard 2.0)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-question-about-the-gauge-node-dashboard-2-0/90426)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 13:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-question-about-the-gauge-node-dashboard-2-0/90426 "2024-08-25T13:32:55Z")

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Is there a way that if I have a lot of needles (pointers) different colours, that their names can be shown? So I know what the red, green and blue (etc) needles are representing?

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## [Dashboard 2.0 gauge scales. I'm missing something here too](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-gauge-scales-im-missing-something-here-too/90419)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 13:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-gauge-scales-im-missing-something-here-too/90419 "2024-08-25T13:23:41Z")

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Node code: \[{"id":"aa774e2285d75616","type":"ui-gauge-classic","z":"d6026c14350dea74","name":"Classic","group":"9d0aa235d37c5289","order":4,"width":"3","height":"3","min":0,"max":"0.1","sectors":\[\],"major\_division":"0.0…

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## [Ui-switch icon size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-switch-icon-size/90421)

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**Author:** [@Panda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Panda)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 12:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-switch-icon-size/90421 "2024-08-25T12:48:12Z")

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Hey, It's me again :see\_no\_evil: Is there a way to change the size of the icon? I tried it with the things from DB1 but nothing happens. I use toggle-switch-variant-off Thanks in advance

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## [Resetting Gauge node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/resetting-gauge-node/90417)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 11:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/resetting-gauge-node/90417 "2024-08-25T11:28:01Z")

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Since this is sort of related to the question: I'm messing around with multiple pointers. I've kind of got it ok, but how do I think clear the gauge? Do I have to inject multiple payloads of with the relevant topics…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 gauge question on the TYPE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-gauge-question-on-the-type/90414)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 11:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-gauge-question-on-the-type/90414 "2024-08-25T11:48:49Z")

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Sorry, stuck at the start. Looking at the docs (via the button on the right) Type half | 3/4 Defines the shape of the gauge, "Tile", "Battery", "Water Tank", "Half Gauge" or "3/4 Gauge". I stuck a change node and …

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## [Reset ui gauge classic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reset-ui-gauge-classic/90400)

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**Author:** [@Panda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Panda)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reset-ui-gauge-classic/90400 "2024-08-25T11:19:38Z")

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Hey guys, I use this gauge with the 3 values & needles. I want to clear the values & the needles, the needles should go to zero & the values should show "-". If I set the values to "null" via function node, the last va…

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## [Simple ui-template & mustaches](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-ui-template-mustaches/90406)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-ui-template-mustaches/90406 "2024-08-25T09:27:05Z")

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I am finding it impossible to analyse the behaviour of the ui-template node even in the simplest example of a line of text and some CSS styling. When I make a change to the code of a ui-template it sometimes shows up on…

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## [Group and buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/group-and-buttons/90412)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 08:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/group-and-buttons/90412 "2024-08-25T08:48:48Z")

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Hi, this is my dashboard v1 ... and I try to transform it in v2 and this is the result ... central group (button 1,2,3) is 9 size every button is 3 size why I don't have the same result?

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## [Unable to display dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-display-dashboard-2-0/90386)

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**Author:** [@k5map](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/k5map)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 07:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-display-dashboard-2-0/90386 "2024-08-25T07:47:48Z")

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I just installed the new dashboard on my v4 NR and added a couple of nodes. When I got to the path: http://:1880/dashboard I get the error: Cannot GET /dashboard Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

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## [Override a widgets default container (Div) and "plug" it into a specified Div](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/override-a-widgets-default-container-div-and-plug-it-into-a-specified-div/90343)

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**Author:** [@omrid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/omrid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 07:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/override-a-widgets-default-container-div-and-plug-it-into-a-specified-div/90343 "2024-08-25T07:03:56Z")

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Thanks @Steve-Mcl, this seems to have solved the issue! Maybe you (and/or @joepavitt) can advise me on something else: I just added a new feature to my dash-2.0 table node (@omrid01/node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator)…

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## [Numeric node and Text Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeric-node-and-text-node/90407)

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**Author:** [@ryanprel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryanprel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 06:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeric-node-and-text-node/90407 "2024-08-25T06:47:34Z")

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Wondering if there is any update on the Numeric node being added to Dashboard 2.0? Also, it seems that the "Value Format" is missing in the new Text Node. Is there a way to replicate that with the new Dashboard 2.0 tex…

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## [Set the x-axis range in DB2 scatter plot?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-the-x-axis-range-in-db2-scatter-plot/90378)

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**Author:** [@sanderson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sanderson)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 06:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-the-x-axis-range-in-db2-scatter-plot/90378 "2024-08-25T06:40:51Z")

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Is there a way to set a fixed x-axis range on a DB2 scatter plot? The y-range can be set, but the x axis can only be limited to a number of points, or a number of hours. Thanks!

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## [Dashboard 2.0 template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-template-node/90384)

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**Author:** [@jeffery](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jeffery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2024 05:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-template-node/90384 "2024-08-25T05:40:57Z")

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Trying to move a simple dashboard 1.0 template node to dashboard 2.0 My code from dashboard 1, The color of the heart is sent from the microcontroller, to give the dashboard a heart beat from the microcontroller. \<p\> …

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## [Dashboard 2.0 text color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-text-color/90375)

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**Author:** [@nodouser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodouser)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 21:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-text-color/90375 "2024-08-23T21:58:54Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to make the text of the status green when online, red when offline? The trigger node send On or Off line,

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## [Chart and Gauge from Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-and-gauge-from-dashboard-2-0/90374)

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**Author:** [@Longhorn1988](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Longhorn1988)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 21:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-and-gauge-from-dashboard-2-0/90374 "2024-08-23T21:47:33Z")

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Hi everyone, I need some help. I want to use a chart / gauge for my input (MQTT), but it did not work when I linked it to the chart / gauge! Do I need something more? thanks for ur help :slight\_smile: Masih

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## [Plot unique x-y points](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plot-unique-x-y-points/90351)

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**Author:** [@sanderson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sanderson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 21:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plot-unique-x-y-points/90351 "2024-08-23T21:08:24Z")

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Hi all, I am somewhat new to Node-Red and Dashboard-2. I have an ongoing stream of integer x-y points from 0-100 going into a graph over time. I would like to plot them only if the x-y point is unique. Any ideas on h…

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## [Converting msg.payload z-datetime to date for web table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/converting-msg-payload-z-datetime-to-date-for-web-table/90349)

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**Author:** [@chuckf201](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chuckf201)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 19:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/converting-msg-payload-z-datetime-to-date-for-web-table/90349 "2024-08-23T19:07:35Z")

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How to convert DateTimeTZ to mm/dd/yy format? Date Time Temp F Humid BarPress 2024-08-22T04:00:00.000Z 15:07:04 94.46 50.23 1014.70 2024-08-22T04:00:00.000Z 14:07:04 94.95 47.51 1015.13 2024-08-22T04:00:00.0…

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## [Fixing the Position of the Topbar Across All Menu Pages in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 While Scrolling](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fixing-the-position-of-the-topbar-across-all-menu-pages-in-node-red-dashboard-2-0-while-scrolling/90373)

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**Author:** [@DhamodharanGopal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DhamodharanGopal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 18:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fixing-the-position-of-the-topbar-across-all-menu-pages-in-node-red-dashboard-2-0-while-scrolling/90373 "2024-08-23T18:10:37Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working on customizing the Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 and I’m trying to ensure that the topbar (navigation bar) remains fixed at the top of all pages. I would appreciate any guidance on how to achiev…

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## [Is it possible to encrypt the Node-Red dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-encrypt-the-node-red-dashboard/90359)

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**Author:** [@Athurian](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Athurian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 15:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-encrypt-the-node-red-dashboard/90359 "2024-08-23T15:05:56Z")

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Is it possible to encrypt the Node-Red dashboard? Usually, in the case of Node-Red encryption, encryption of the flow is usually possible. Similarly, is there a way to access the dashboard only by entering account acce…

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## [Hamburger menù don't show first panel](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hamburger-menu-dont-show-first-panel/90360)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 09:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hamburger-menu-dont-show-first-panel/90360 "2024-08-23T09:24:42Z")

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Hi everyone, a few months ago I created my first panel with dashboard 2 and this morning I created a second page for another panel and thi is the layout ... I don't understand why in the first page in the hamburger …

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## [What is the best approach to create middleware?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-best-approach-to-create-middleware/90345)

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**Author:** [@Subavarsha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Subavarsha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 05:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-best-approach-to-create-middleware/90345 "2024-08-23T05:07:59Z")

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I want to know the approach to creating middleware that processes data between the UI and the backend can we modify the red.js file to add additional middleware? If we cannot ,what are the other approaches?

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## [Customizing appearance of Dashboard 2 ui-switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customizing-appearance-of-dashboard-2-ui-switch/90308)

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**Author:** [@muggins](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/muggins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 21:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customizing-appearance-of-dashboard-2-ui-switch/90308 "2024-08-22T21:27:52Z")

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I am displaying 9 switches in 3x3 formation on my phone. The ui places the text to the left of the switch and is left justified. It would look much neater if the text were to the right and left justified or even to the l…

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## [Scheduler for Dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scheduler-for-dashboard-2/90253)

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**Author:** [@RB1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RB1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 17:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scheduler-for-dashboard-2/90253 "2024-08-22T17:43:57Z")

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I have written a small home automation system with Node Red and Dashboard 1. I use the ui\_scheduler to control shutters, for example. I could not find a corresponding alternative for Dashboard 2. Is something like this …

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## [Announcement: Node-RED-Dashboard (v1) - Deprecation Notice](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announcement-node-red-dashboard-v1-deprecation-notice/89006)

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**Author:** [@dceejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dceejay)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 16:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announcement-node-red-dashboard-v1-deprecation-notice/89006 "2024-08-22T16:03:59Z")

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Announcement Hi Everyone, this has been on the horizon for a little while, so is unlikely to be a surprise for many, but the original Node-RED Dashboard is now to be considered "deprecated". We will formally mark the mod…

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## [Template node with size=zero](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-node-with-size-zero/90305)

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**Author:** [@omrid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/omrid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2024 18:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-node-with-size-zero/90305 "2024-08-21T18:30:29Z")

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I have a dashboard (2.0) using template nodes. I split the JS script across multiple templates nodes, to allow a modular architecture and let each template send/receive only the messages it needs. All works perfectly. H…

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## [Notification node in Dashboard2..."Are you sure?"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-node-in-dashboard2-are-you-sure/90331)

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**Author:** [@muggins](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/muggins)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 14:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-node-in-dashboard2-are-you-sure/90331 "2024-08-22T14:05:54Z")

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In DB1 I used a button to send a "Are you sure" payload to notification node which had a Yes/No choice and sent out an appropriate payload. In DB2 this node is simply a dumb message. Is there an easy way to recreate this…

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