# Dashboard

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## [Wrong default value in @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wrong-default-value-in-flowfuse-node-red-dashboard/99773)

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**Author:** [@warnert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/warnert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2025 11:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wrong-default-value-in-flowfuse-node-red-dashboard/99773 "2025-11-25T11:18:21Z")

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In @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard the node text has as default for "value" "msg.payloads" and that should be "msg.payload" without the S.

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## [Trying to output log/errors to table in web ui](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-output-log-errors-to-table-in-web-ui/99762)

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**Author:** [@Gibbz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gibbz)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2025 22:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-output-log-errors-to-table-in-web-ui/99762 "2025-11-24T22:42:30Z")

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I'm trying to output the node red logs into a table for easy debuging on my phone.... The problem is str needs to be a string of json, not the type \[object Object\] which it keeps giving me. Ive tried converting to string…

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## [Angular Scope Watch - Setting Dynamic icon color variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/angular-scope-watch-setting-dynamic-icon-color-variable/99765)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2025 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/angular-scope-watch-setting-dynamic-icon-color-variable/99765 "2025-11-24T13:28:14Z")

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I am working on the dashboard 1 to help a friend. I have a button that I have created and I am trying to dynamically set the icon color based on the payload input value (0 or 1). I also set the ngClick value and icon …

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## [Windy template in dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windy-template-in-dashboard-2-0/99758)

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**Author:** [@Ino](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ino)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2025 17:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windy-template-in-dashboard-2-0/99758 "2025-11-23T17:08:47Z")

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I tried to migrate a (working) windy template to dashboard 2.0 but unfortunately it failed. The next flow is used: \[ { "id": "e464b0621a05749d", "type": "ui\_template", "z": "69df653741930530"…

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## [Gauge - set the value to "-" if nothing has been injected yet?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-set-the-value-to-if-nothing-has-been-injected-yet/99751)

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**Author:** [@markost](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markost)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2025 17:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-set-the-value-to-if-nothing-has-been-injected-yet/99751 "2025-11-22T17:31:31Z")

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Is it possible to change or add an option to set the gauge node value to "-" or something that indicates that the value is not minimum if nothing has been injected into the node yet?

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## [Dashboard 2 : Radiogroup based on the template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-radiogroup-based-on-the-template/99739)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2025 11:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-radiogroup-based-on-the-template/99739 "2025-11-22T11:35:54Z")

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Hi all. I am all time studying dashboard 2, to xchange my old DB1. But always I took any special code, what blocks me to continuing. I need dialog window in template 2 which can send a value after click Exec command to…

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## [Create a second dashboard page that mirrors the first one?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-second-dashboard-page-that-mirrors-the-first-one/99723)

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**Author:** [@karlgotbread](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karlgotbread)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2025 16:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-second-dashboard-page-that-mirrors-the-first-one/99723 "2025-11-20T16:27:31Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m wondering if there is a way to create a second dashboard page in Node-RED that would act as a mirror of my main dashboard. What I’m trying to achieve: I already have my main dashboard available at: h…

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## [Dropdown - how to clear selection/show label?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-how-to-clear-selection-show-label/99718)

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**Author:** [@markost](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markost)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2025 16:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-how-to-clear-selection-show-label/99718 "2025-11-19T16:53:07Z")

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I continue to play with the dropdown. Node is configured to have its own label and it is properly displayed when starting node-red and dashboard (flowfuse, ver 1.29.0). The value selection works fine, however I want to …

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## [How to add buttons or text elements to the topbar of dashboard 1?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-buttons-or-text-elements-to-the-topbar-of-dashboard-1/99702)

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**Author:** [@SXlaowang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SXlaowang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2025 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-buttons-or-text-elements-to-the-topbar-of-dashboard-1/99702 "2025-11-19T13:33:25Z")

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I found the following example in the official documentation of Dashboard 2, which can be applied to Dashboard 2 but not to Dashboard 1. \<template\> \<Teleport v-if="mounted" to="#app-bar-title"\> \<v-btn\>Button …

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## [Dashboard 2 Labels](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-labels/99684)

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**Author:** [@nearbyatom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nearbyatom)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2025 15:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-labels/99684 "2025-11-18T15:55:54Z")

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I have this button here The controller is supposed to read a bit and determine of something is running or stopped. So if the bit is 0, then I change a ui\_update.Label to stopped. if 1, then change ui\_update.Label t…

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## [Ui-text value delayed initialisation 2 Bugs?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-text-value-delayed-initialisation-2-bugs/99435)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2025 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-text-value-delayed-initialisation-2-bugs/99435 "2025-11-17T12:07:31Z")

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A recent release of @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard (Somewhere between 1.22 and 1.29) introduced the possibility of choosing the source of the text node value. If you set it to use a string (ie the text node content is st…

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## [Need help with a button not "working"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-a-button-not-working/99689)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2025 22:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-a-button-not-working/99689 "2025-11-16T22:39:15Z")

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Folks, I have a few CSS buttons (via template nodes and one of them is not playing nicely. This is the code for the NON WORKING node. \<div id="GButtonM\_AckA2"\> \<button id="{{'btn\_'+$id}}" class="md-button program-n…

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## [Dashboard 2 buttons "grayed" out?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-buttons-grayed-out/99674)

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**Author:** [@nearbyatom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nearbyatom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2025 14:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-buttons-grayed-out/99674 "2025-11-14T14:42:27Z")

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I'm using dashboard 2, and my widgets here are grayed out. Is it somehow disabled? Because I can't click on them either. My nodes is question is as follows: \[ { "id": "374c6915867e1bf2", "typ…

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## [Layout issue with ui-edgewise-meter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/layout-issue-with-ui-edgewise-meter/99678)

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**Author:** [@SteveD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SteveD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2025 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/layout-issue-with-ui-edgewise-meter/99678 "2025-11-14T13:28:28Z")

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Hi, Hoping I can get some guidance here with an alignment issue with the ui-edgewise-meter control. The problem I am having is that when I stack meters vertically they are all different sizes, it seems because the size …

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## [Locking the widgets and UI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/locking-the-widgets-and-ui/99656)

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**Author:** [@nearbyatom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nearbyatom)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2025 12:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/locking-the-widgets-and-ui/99656 "2025-11-13T12:43:24Z")

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Im developing an application on my laptop, and it's resolution 1920x1080. I can line them up and make it all pretty. Then I would like to export the flows, and place them into a different PC but it's resolution is diff…

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## [GPIO input communication in Node red Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-input-communication-in-node-red-dashboard/99643)

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**Author:** [@Miki1983](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Miki1983)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2025 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-input-communication-in-node-red-dashboard/99643 "2025-11-13T12:14:42Z")

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Hi. Ia working on an Andon projekt on Raspberry. The python code is working. Soni have some input buttons, output are lights Signal tower inkl. Music playing according the switched buton and also sending alert mail to pa…

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## [Hover over ui-chart points and send it to another node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hover-over-ui-chart-points-and-send-it-to-another-node/99651)

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**Author:** [@Mahmoud\_S](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mahmoud_S)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2025 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hover-over-ui-chart-points-and-send-it-to-another-node/99651 "2025-11-12T16:13:21Z")

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Hello Developers Is there's a way to interact with chart so that I can hover over point and get the value of it to be used in another node? I couldn't find this easily no dashboard 2.0 documentation

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## [Ui-Chart Dashboard V2 - Multi-line line chart from SQL data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-chart-dashboard-v2-multi-line-line-chart-from-sql-data/99646)

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**Author:** [@Vespamike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vespamike)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2025 15:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-chart-dashboard-v2-multi-line-line-chart-from-sql-data/99646 "2025-11-12T15:20:55Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm looking for your help as I'm new to this. I'm migrating a working project from Dashboard v1 to v2 and am having issues with the display format on line graphs. I need to display multiple temperatures o…

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## [Dashboard 2 with gauge fixed format display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-with-gauge-fixed-format-display/99624)

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**Author:** [@mickym2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mickym2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 November 2025 16:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-with-gauge-fixed-format-display/99624 "2025-11-09T16:59:55Z")

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Unfortunately the thread cannot be reopend: https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-w-fixed-format-display - or I do not know how. Since the gauge can perform strings, the problem to have a digit as decimal number even if…

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## [Successful methods for multiple dashboards - please add yours](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/successful-methods-for-multiple-dashboards-please-add-yours/99622)

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**Author:** [@no\_mpimpi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/no_mpimpi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 November 2025 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/successful-methods-for-multiple-dashboards-please-add-yours/99622 "2025-11-09T13:05:20Z")

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Hi all, So the problem I have been trying to solve is that I need differing UIs for different people and scenarios. Here are two examples. My partner tends to use the system differently than I do. I have created a s…

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## [Icon size and appearance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/icon-size-and-appearance/99602)

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**Author:** [@Olmuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Olmuk)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2025 19:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/icon-size-and-appearance/99602 "2025-11-07T19:46:13Z")

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Hello, i am trying to do my first steps with dashboard 2.0. I need different icons shown with different inputs. All i could find are icons with switches or buttons. Next thing is to change the size of the icons. Thx…

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## [DB2: Adjust label size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/db2-adjust-label-size/99618)

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**Author:** [@duaw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duaw)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2025 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/db2-adjust-label-size/99618 "2025-11-07T19:25:07Z")

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Hi! I have a gauge and a bar chart next to each other. Both 2x4. Unfortunately the labels have different sizes. My trials, even with the help of my best buddy, are all in vain. I do not master the underlying technolog…

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## [4-axis radar (spider) chart via ui\_template?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/4-axis-radar-spider-chart-via-ui-template/99615)

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**Author:** [@karlgotbread](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karlgotbread)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2025 07:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/4-axis-radar-spider-chart-via-ui-template/99615 "2025-11-07T07:41:29Z")

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Hi everyone, I’d like to render a 4-axis radar (spider) chart in the Dashboard. I know there’s no native widget for this, so I’m wondering if anyone has implemented it via ui\_template. Goal: 4 axes (4 metrics), real-t…

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## [Line thickness of chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-thickness-of-chart/99599)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 November 2025 07:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-thickness-of-chart/99599 "2025-11-06T07:47:33Z")

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Hello, I use the chart node in dashboard-2. How can I change the line thickness of the data line? In my case it is a bit too thick. Regards, Markus

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## [Dashboard Graphs Time Series Issues - Stumped](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-graphs-time-series-issues-stumped/16771)

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**Author:** [@ntableman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ntableman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 November 2025 08:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-graphs-time-series-issues-stumped/16771 "2025-11-05T08:18:13Z")

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I have a dashboard with multiple graphs which load data from files on startup and then get data from events that happen after that. The file is saved off with a write node after the graph node. They graphs all look perfe…

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## [Dashboard 2 dark theme](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-dark-theme/98589)

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**Author:** [@k5map](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/k5map)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [5 November 2025 07:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-dark-theme/98589 "2025-11-05T07:07:58Z")

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After installing Dashboard 2.0, I have 2 Default themes listed but not a Dark them as in the original dashboard. Was a Dark theme supposed to be part of the installation? If not, has anyone documented the changes neces…

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## [Quadratic equation plot with ui\_chart - Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/quadratic-equation-plot-with-ui-chart-dashboard-2-0/99579)

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**Author:** [@Mahmoud\_S](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mahmoud_S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 November 2025 12:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/quadratic-equation-plot-with-ui-chart-dashboard-2-0/99579 "2025-11-04T12:26:46Z")

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Hello there, New to Node Red and I'm trying to plot quadratic equation using function below: // Quadratic coefficients const a = 1; const b = -2; const c = 1; // Generate data points const points = \[\]; for (let x = -1…

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## [How can I change the color of a template by injecting the desired color through msg.payload?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-color-of-a-template-by-injecting-the-desired-color-through-msg-payload/99568)

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**Author:** [@Overpago](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Overpago)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 November 2025 10:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-color-of-a-template-by-injecting-the-desired-color-through-msg-payload/99568 "2025-11-03T10:49:20Z")

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the layout is: inject -\> http request -\> funktion -\> template I want the color to change based on whether it is connected or not. But no matter what I try, I am not able to "inject" a color into the template. Please…

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## [Dashboard1 to Dashboard2 easy migration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard1-to-dashboard2-easy-migration/99561)

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**Author:** [@amitbet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amitbet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 November 2025 15:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard1-to-dashboard2-easy-migration/99561 "2025-11-02T15:52:32Z")

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I wanted a simple copy paste interface that will allow me to convert selected v1 components to the new dashboard 2.0 components. So i created this, It was very easy and quick to build, it uses the official v2 convertor …

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## [How to change color or spacing of digits in node-red-contrib-ui-digital-clock?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-color-or-spacing-of-digits-in-node-red-contrib-ui-digital-clock/99550)

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**Author:** [@karlgotbread](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karlgotbread)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 October 2025 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-color-or-spacing-of-digits-in-node-red-contrib-ui-digital-clock/99550 "2025-10-31T10:48:02Z")

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Hi everyone I’m using the node-red-contrib-ui-digital-clock node on my Dashboard, and I’d like to know if there’s any way to customize the appearance — for example: Change the color of the digits Add or adjust spacin…

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