# Dashboard

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/dashboard/5.md?page=60

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## [Incorporate a slider into a button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/incorporate-a-slider-into-a-button/83782)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 December 2023 07:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/incorporate-a-slider-into-a-button/83782 "2023-12-20T07:50:55Z")

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Thanks heaps - that did the trick. Another query, is there a way to have a slider incorporated into a button? Similar to this:

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## [Creation and development of components using ui-template for Dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creation-and-development-of-components-using-ui-template-for-dashboard-2/83675)

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**Author:** [@diegodamaceno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diegodamaceno)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [19 December 2023 16:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creation-and-development-of-components-using-ui-template-for-dashboard-2/83675 "2023-12-19T16:19:45Z")

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Below is an example of a 100% configurable and operational OBS button. Each button needs a "key" which can be configured in data ex. a1, a2... \<template\> \<v-btn ref="botao" stacked @click="alternar"\> Exter…

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## [Dashboard Issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-issue/83735)

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**Author:** [@tadi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tadi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 December 2023 10:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-issue/83735 "2023-12-19T10:12:57Z")

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Dear Node-red community, I'm experiencing a problem with my dashboard, in case I use a table or svg nodes, all other flows are not displayed. Thank you for your help.

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## [After debug reset view to start side? Why](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/after-debug-reset-view-to-start-side-why/83806)

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**Author:** [@luber](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luber)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 December 2023 11:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/after-debug-reset-view-to-start-side-why/83806 "2023-12-18T11:13:32Z")

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Hello I'm new user I created a desktop with several tabbed windows. Each website is viewed on a different device. How to disable options to return to page no.0 after debugging or restarting node-red? I want to continu…

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## [List in Node Red Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/list-in-node-red-dashboard/83763)

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**Author:** [@Schlitz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Schlitz)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [18 December 2023 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/list-in-node-red-dashboard/83763 "2023-12-18T09:32:52Z")

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Hello, I would like to insert a window in Node Red Dashboard in which I can enter a previously undefined number of article numbers. I have the following scenario: I want to enter different articles with their article nu…

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## [Suggestion: Dashboard 2.0 in a New Category](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestion-dashboard-2-0-in-a-new-category/83792)

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**Author:** [@tree-frog](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tree-frog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2023 22:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestion-dashboard-2-0-in-a-new-category/83792 "2023-12-17T22:21:07Z")

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Suggestion: Dashboard 2.0 in a New Category

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## [Change widget colour for specific page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-widget-colour-for-specific-page/83736)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 December 2023 11:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-widget-colour-for-specific-page/83736 "2023-12-15T11:48:47Z")

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Hello I have a default colour set for my node red dashboard widgets. On a particular tab however where I have a slider widget, I need to override this colour so I can change the colour of the red dot on the slider. I h…

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## [Gauge data not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-data-not-working/83769)

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**Author:** [@shaynel2006](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shaynel2006)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2023 10:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-data-not-working/83769 "2023-12-17T10:41:11Z")

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Not sure what I am doing wrong. i have a value in the gauge but its showing with extra symbols in the ui could someone please explain, it works fine if i just use a text box. thankyou

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## [\*\*how to close node-red browser window by a button in dashboard\*\*](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-close-node-red-browser-window-by-a-button-in-dashboard/83699)

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**Author:** [@tim26](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tim26)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2023 02:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-close-node-red-browser-window-by-a-button-in-dashboard/83699 "2023-12-17T02:56:28Z")

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Hi, I show a node-red dashboard working on a thin client from a browser window on a control system. Stupidly I can not leave node-red window any more, there is no close button. Therfore I want to install a button in my …

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## [Retrieving certain data from a MongoDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retrieving-certain-data-from-a-mongodb/83741)

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**Author:** [@Schlitz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Schlitz)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2023 01:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retrieving-certain-data-from-a-mongodb/83741 "2023-12-17T01:26:31Z")

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Hello everyone, I am currently running a project in which I am uploading shipment data (just numbers) to a MongoDB with the help of Node Red. To do this, I have built certain input fields into the NodeRed dashboard. The…

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## [Different dashboards for different devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/different-dashboards-for-different-devices/83711)

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**Author:** [@Surefire01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Surefire01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 December 2023 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/different-dashboards-for-different-devices/83711 "2023-12-15T13:29:44Z")

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The dash board for Node Red control of my central heating is optimised and looks great on my phone screen (portrait orientation) but looks rubbish on my PC screen (landscape orientation). Would it be possible to have two…

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## [Picture changes color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/picture-changes-color/83717)

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**Author:** [@Malik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Malik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2023 14:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/picture-changes-color/83717 "2023-12-14T14:55:09Z")

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Hello, I'm inserting a custom logo like described in: Set a logo in the title bar? - #9 by liambroughton500 It works but my logo gets displayed with different colors: Original: Colors on Node-Red Dashboard: Than…

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## [Update Text Input Fields from global variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-text-input-fields-from-global-variable/83709)

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**Author:** [@JazzJackR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JazzJackR)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2023 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-text-input-fields-from-global-variable/83709 "2023-12-14T13:43:55Z")

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Hi everyone, I want to prefill a text input field on node red start. When I modify the text input field, the value is already stored as global variable which is saved to the filesystem. Now I want that when I restart t…

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## [Dynamicaly change the content of ui-template and start the modal iFrame with multiple buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamicaly-change-the-content-of-ui-template-and-start-the-modal-iframe-with-multiple-buttons/83706)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_N](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert_N)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2023 07:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamicaly-change-the-content-of-ui-template-and-start-the-modal-iframe-with-multiple-buttons/83706 "2023-12-14T07:23:30Z")

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Hi guys, I trying to solve this problem. What is this goal - I need to have one ui-template node which will start the modal iFrame and multiple ui-nodes (buttons) with different url which will dynamicaly change the url …

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## [Setting Dropdown in input text node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-dropdown-in-input-text-node/83661)

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**Author:** [@Subiksha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Subiksha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 December 2023 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-dropdown-in-input-text-node/83661 "2023-12-13T12:51:49Z")

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Hi all !! I would like to know how to set up a drop down in text input where the dropdown contains values from sql database. actually I am sure how to retrieve values from database and show it in the ui. but not sure ho…

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## [Dashboard 2 - best format to use for timeseries data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-best-format-to-use-for-timeseries-data/82862)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2023 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-best-format-to-use-for-timeseries-data/82862 "2023-12-12T10:14:44Z")

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I'm hoping to display weather forecast data in Dashboard 2 that is retrieved from the Met Office. The format of the incoming data is an array of 48 objects, where each object contains a single timestamp and the correspo…

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## [UI Template Feedback & Thoughts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-feedback-thoughts/83579)

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**Author:** [@joepavitt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joepavitt)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2023 10:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-feedback-thoughts/83579 "2023-12-12T10:10:55Z")

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Taken from UI Template - Tabbed interface for defining Component · Issue #419 · FlowFuse/node-red-dashboard · GitHub where I wanted to move the conversations into a more public forum/domain for others to see and learn fr…

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## [Request for help with ui\_chart in Node-RED for beginners.](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-for-help-with-ui-chart-in-node-red-for-beginners/83352)

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**Author:** [@Basileos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Basileos)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2023 15:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-for-help-with-ui-chart-in-node-red-for-beginners/83352 "2023-12-11T15:20:55Z")

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Hello to you, I am completely new to Node-RED (under Docker). Currently, I am exploring the tools and I am struggling to create a chart using a CSV file. I have successfully read the CSV file and displayed a table, but …

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## [How do i change node red dashboard side bar color?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-change-node-red-dashboard-side-bar-color/83594)

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**Author:** [@Engineer\_M](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Engineer_M)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2023 10:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-change-node-red-dashboard-side-bar-color/83594 "2023-12-11T10:59:15Z")

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hi everyone, sorry i have tried many ways to change side bar color of node red dashboard using css style but no lucky, any one help me to solve that problem that am facing please

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## [Migrating Dashboard 1.0 UI Template to Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migrating-dashboard-1-0-ui-template-to-dashboard-2-0/83578)

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**Author:** [@joepavitt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joepavitt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2023 19:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migrating-dashboard-1-0-ui-template-to-dashboard-2-0/83578 "2023-12-10T19:57:42Z")

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Moved over from a GitHub issue for better visibility to others using Dashboard 2.0, and especially for those less familiar with VueJS. @diegodamaceno had posted: as an example of a ui-template that they used in Dash…

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## [Default node-red Login image to custom image](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-node-red-login-image-to-custom-image/83567)

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**Author:** [@DineshYamali](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DineshYamali)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2023 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-node-red-login-image-to-custom-image/83567 "2023-12-10T11:21:42Z")

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Hope every one is doing great! Is it possible to change node-red login image to custom image?

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## [Problems with password autofill for dashboard login in Chrome for Android](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-password-autofill-for-dashboard-login-in-chrome-for-android/83542)

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**Author:** [@T3NCHU4N](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/T3NCHU4N)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2023 13:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-password-autofill-for-dashboard-login-in-chrome-for-android/83542 "2023-12-09T13:54:53Z")

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Hello, greetings to all, it seems that the Chrome browser has stopped considering basic authentication safe from pop-up notifications in the Android operating system and this means that autocomplete does not work and we …

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## [Dashboard Top bar icon and status indicator and home button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-top-bar-icon-and-status-indicator-and-home-button/83545)

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**Author:** [@Arnie419](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Arnie419)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2023 05:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-top-bar-icon-and-status-indicator-and-home-button/83545 "2023-12-09T05:36:18Z")

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Am trying to modify my topbar so that a home button, a status indicator and "name plate" is assigned based on these topics earlier: "Dashboard top bar Logo clickable?" and "Node-red-dashboard dynamic element in toolbar…

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## [Background does not change in the body tag](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-does-not-change-in-the-body-tag/83467)

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**Author:** [@sercancetin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sercancetin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-does-not-change-in-the-body-tag/83467 "2023-12-08T07:53:33Z")

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Hello. The background does not change in the body tag. The device is old and uses Node-Red v2.2.2. Is this why I can't change it? I can intervene in all other sounds, but the body background does not change. When I c…

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## [Form node as output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/form-node-as-output/83460)

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**Author:** [@OriolFM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OriolFM)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/form-node-as-output/83460 "2023-12-07T10:58:53Z")

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A common problem I have is that using the standard dashboard, it is tricky to display several fields in an organised manner. Sure, you can set up 10 or 20 fields of text for a machine, but what to do when you have the sa…

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## [SMStools error with send sms](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/smstools-error-with-send-sms/83465)

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**Author:** [@bpi2008](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bpi2008)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/smstools-error-with-send-sms/83465 "2023-12-06T15:34:46Z")

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Hello I have this message "Error: EACCES: permission denied, open '/var/spool/sms/outgoing/node-.....'" when i test send sms (node smstools on raspberry) How can I allow all nodes to this file?

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## [Water Tank Level Visualization](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/water-tank-level-visualization/83079)

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**Author:** [@s3m1s0n1c](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/s3m1s0n1c)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 10:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/water-tank-level-visualization/83079 "2023-12-06T10:43:52Z")

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Hey Brains Trust, I'm currently building a Water Tank monitoring for my oldies.. Trying to make a easy for them to understand with a easy visual representation on how full the water tank is. Is there a way I can use t…

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## [Dashboard repeat authentication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-repeat-authentication/83329)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-repeat-authentication/83329 "2023-12-03T18:40:03Z")

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I'm aware that I first raised this problem a number of years ago, but with the introduction of dashboard 2, and techie advances, it's probably worth raising again... Using the recommended endpoint security, to ensure th…

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## [Initial condition of node at startup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/initial-condition-of-node-at-startup/83401)

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**Author:** [@engmoh321](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/engmoh321)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 13:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/initial-condition-of-node-at-startup/83401 "2023-12-03T13:12:34Z")

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hi i have this flow: \[ { "id": "9d5dc986aaaa790c", "type": "tab", "label": "serial\_write", "disabled": false, "info": "created by mohammed shady", "env": \[\] }, …

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## [Unable to update text field on just one session using msg.socketid](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-update-text-field-on-just-one-session-using-msg-socketid/83373)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-update-text-field-on-just-one-session-using-msg-socketid/83373 "2023-12-03T11:24:27Z")

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I thought I should be able to update a text or text input field in just one of the connected sessions by including msg.socketid but I cannot get it to work. I am using a ui\_control node to detect the opening of a dashbo…

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