# Dashboard

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## [Cannot open node-red-dashboard after migration from pi3 to pi4: 404 not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-open-node-red-dashboard-after-migration-from-pi3-to-pi4-404-not-found/81316)

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**Author:** [@guenter-ms](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/guenter-ms)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 12:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-open-node-red-dashboard-after-migration-from-pi3-to-pi4-404-not-found/81316 "2023-09-25T12:18:15Z")

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Hi, after migration from pi3 to pi4 everything works fine but the dashboard button in the editor opens a new tab in the chrome or safari browser and shows http://192.168.178.111:8123/endpoint/ui with response 404: not f…

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## [Possible Bug: Can't edit link items](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-cant-edit-link-items/81519)

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**Author:** [@MyRandomThoughts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MyRandomThoughts)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 18:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-cant-edit-link-items/81519 "2023-09-23T18:41:16Z")

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From the node-red console, using the Layout tab, the edit button for link items no longer works. All other edit buttons work, just not for links. I have restarted the browser and cleared cookies. Node-RED : node-r…

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## [Is there a Dashboard matrix switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-dashboard-matrix-switch/81383)

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**Author:** [@m\_elias](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/m_elias)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 18:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-dashboard-matrix-switch/81383 "2023-09-23T18:29:10Z")

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I was daydreaming the other day about a generic wireless mqtt hardware switch panel that could easily be moved around and be reconfigured to switch different devices. What’s the most convenient way to change the mqtt to…

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## [Changing the colour of the label of a text node in the dashboard (Solved Old Dashboard Used))](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-colour-of-the-label-of-a-text-node-in-the-dashboard-solved-old-dashboard-used/81490)

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**Author:** [@holmesjohnnyh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/holmesjohnnyh)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 14:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-colour-of-the-label-of-a-text-node-in-the-dashboard-solved-old-dashboard-used/81490 "2023-09-23T14:41:25Z")

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I would like to change the colour of the label shown in the dashboard of the text node. At the moment it shows up as white but I would like to make it yellow to stand out more. Is this possible? I can control the colour …

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## [Offline TTS Options - Raspberry Pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-tts-options-raspberry-pi/81472)

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**Author:** [@NPT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NPT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2023 22:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-tts-options-raspberry-pi/81472 "2023-09-22T22:25:53Z")

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I am nearing the end development stages of a boat-based NR system running on a Pi and accessed with an Android-based tablet browser. The system uses audio alerts and I have two choices, either creating lots of MP3 files…

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## [Need more help with text formatting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-more-help-with-text-formatting/81466)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2023 06:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-more-help-with-text-formatting/81466 "2023-09-21T06:18:36Z")

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With reference to this thread: Sorry folks, life isn't easy and it just got more complicated for me. That is working ok, but now I need to learn more about how to format the text. Is (maybe) ok, but a bit messy. L…

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## [Show image from mqtt subscription](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-image-from-mqtt-subscription/81459)

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**Author:** [@scoobie71](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/scoobie71)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2023 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-image-from-mqtt-subscription/81459 "2023-09-20T17:24:05Z")

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I have a python application that is taking Infrared picture and publishes it on a mqtt topic "IR/image" on base64. On node-red i want to subscrive to the tipic "IR/Image and show the image on the node-red dashboard. Is …

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## [Hide the right sidebar for scrolling of a group in a dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-the-right-sidebar-for-scrolling-of-a-group-in-a-dashboard/81454)

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**Author:** [@carflomi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/carflomi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2023 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-the-right-sidebar-for-scrolling-of-a-group-in-a-dashboard/81454 "2023-09-20T13:51:44Z")

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Hello. I have a question about the appearance of a group on a dahboard. I would like that the group never shows the right sidebar for scrolling, is this possible? The reason is that in that group a SVG Graphics is dis…

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## [Template Button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-button/81444)

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**Author:** [@ninaaa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ninaaa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2023 09:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-button/81444 "2023-09-20T09:49:32Z")

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I have a button and would hide it via input ON/OFF! \<button ng-mousedown="send({payload: 'true'})" ng-mouseup="send({payload: 'false'})" class="vibrate filled bigfont" ng-style="{background: !msg.payload ? …

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## [Working with multiple flows while deploying](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/working-with-multiple-flows-while-deploying/81302)

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**Author:** [@Khk2000](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Khk2000)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2023 07:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/working-with-multiple-flows-while-deploying/81302 "2023-09-20T07:45:11Z")

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I was exploring Node-red GUI editor for a dashboard application, I was checking if it possible to deploy multiple flow tabs and get the debug messages on the editor and console for each of the flow tab without using inje…

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## [Node-Red and images](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-images/80866)

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**Author:** [@miriki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/miriki)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2023 14:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-images/80866 "2023-09-19T14:24:50Z")

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Hi, all! I am using Node-Red with ioBroker on a Linux 11.3.0 PC for some time now. Actually I just try to visualize a few things from my home network, esp. from mqtt nodes. But I have set up a web radio for mplayer, too…

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## [Stacking dashboard nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stacking-dashboard-nodes/81360)

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**Author:** [@MrQozy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MrQozy)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [18 September 2023 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stacking-dashboard-nodes/81360 "2023-09-18T10:54:31Z")

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Hello, is there anyway to stack dashboard nodes on top of each other in the UI? For example I can have a gauge and stack a button on top of it. I'm willing to try anything. Thank you so much.

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## [Text Input Time Picker Returns Incorrect ms From Midnight](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-time-picker-returns-incorrect-ms-from-midnight/80772)

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**Author:** [@gil27255](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gil27255)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2023 07:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-time-picker-returns-incorrect-ms-from-midnight/80772 "2023-09-16T07:08:35Z")

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I try not to ask stupid questions and prefer to struggle until I figure it out myself. However, after many hours I am at a loss. I'm running Node-Red version 3.0.2, Node.js version 16.20.1, Dashboard version 3.5.0 on L…

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## [Display the last time a message payload of a string "low" was received](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-the-last-time-a-message-payload-of-a-string-low-was-received/81318)

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**Author:** [@holmesjohnnyh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/holmesjohnnyh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-the-last-time-a-message-payload-of-a-string-low-was-received/81318 "2023-09-14T17:20:52Z")

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I have a sensor that may only send a message via mqtt every few seconds. But will once every few days. Its payload is a string and is "low" the same topic also publishes another message normal as well. What I am wanting …

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## [Nat forwarding port dashboard but not admin (config flow)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nat-forwarding-port-dashboard-but-not-admin-config-flow/81262)

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**Author:** [@LinkView\_Maze](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LinkView_Maze)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2023 08:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nat-forwarding-port-dashboard-but-not-admin-config-flow/81262 "2023-09-13T08:17:03Z")

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Hello I willed open dashboard in external acces but if created nat forwarding on port I expose the dashboard and the admin (config flow). Do you have a solution for exporte in web juste the dashboard ? It is possible t…

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## [How can we show only dashboard of node-red from any location........?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-we-show-only-dashboard-of-node-red-from-any-location/81227)

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**Author:** [@jitesh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jitesh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-we-show-only-dashboard-of-node-red-from-any-location/81227 "2023-09-12T18:54:09Z")

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Please guide me or share any related video for my concern topic.

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## [Text in Tab's Header](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-in-tabs-header/81240)

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**Author:** [@n61ab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/n61ab)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-in-tabs-header/81240 "2023-09-12T18:40:22Z")

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I found a flow from the forum to add dynamic code to the browser's Node-Red Dashboard Header. Request help revising the flow to only show the text, on the dashboard header of the tab, on which the flow is installed. Be…

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## [Dashboard Slider Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-slider-node/81224)

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**Author:** [@johnsteeleMolinare](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/johnsteeleMolinare)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 12:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-slider-node/81224 "2023-09-12T12:24:49Z")

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I'm using a slider node in the latest release of node-red+dashboard. When I enable the 'Output only on release' It will show the value of the slider on the dashboard at all times. After inspecting it in chrome is is show…

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## [Error in PDF generation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-pdf-generation/81183)

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**Author:** [@sabarna17](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sabarna17)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-pdf-generation/81183 "2023-09-11T13:02:49Z")

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I am trying to read Gmail and save the PDF attachments to a local file. Getting errors in that. This is the config for - "Save file" -

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## [SteelSeries Canvas mismatch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/steelseries-canvas-mismatch/81189)

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**Author:** [@GretaC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GretaC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 11:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/steelseries-canvas-mismatch/81189 "2023-09-11T11:36:21Z")

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Hi ALL, I'm using 11 Sep 08:25:35 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v3.1.0 11 Sep 08:25:35 - \[info\] Node.js version: v18.13.0 11 Sep 08:25:35 - \[info\] Linux 5.15.108-1-pve x64 LE in a proxmox LXC. In general node-red is do…

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## [EMAIL node: How to suppress prepending "Re: " to outgoing messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-how-to-suppress-prepending-re-to-outgoing-messages/81174)

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**Author:** [@NPT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NPT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-how-to-suppress-prepending-re-to-outgoing-messages/81174 "2023-09-11T09:32:47Z")

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I wonder if someone can point me in the right direction please? I am using 2 email nodes, one to send the other receive. The purpose of the flow is to allow me to send an email remotely to NR which triggers another emai…

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## [How to clear context?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-clear-context/80880)

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**Author:** [@michael1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michael1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2023 22:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-clear-context/80880 "2023-09-09T22:23:12Z")

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Is there a way to clear entire context? I've found two ways to do that: Use Switch -\> delete.flow but it needs to be specified unless there is some way to delete all? Use context.set() = undefined but it doesn't seem t…

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## [How to remove the gap between template node and other nodes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-remove-the-gap-between-template-node-and-other-nodes/81158)

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**Author:** [@thematrixrearwindow](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thematrixrearwindow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2023 14:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-remove-the-gap-between-template-node-and-other-nodes/81158 "2023-09-09T14:59:45Z")

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My template node's code is the following: \<style\> .container { overflow: hidden !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; } .button { background-color: red !important; color: white …

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## [Dashboard Sidebar Not Working in Chrome](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-sidebar-not-working-in-chrome/81145)

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**Author:** [@dudleyjosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudleyjosh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2023 20:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-sidebar-not-working-in-chrome/81145 "2023-09-08T20:38:39Z")

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All of a sudden (probably after a Chrome update which shows as Version 116.0.5845.179) the Dashboard is empty in the Node-RED editor sidebar. It works fine in both Safari and Brave but I get the errors shown in the scree…

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## [Send Data from Node-RED to Teams in Table format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-data-from-node-red-to-teams-in-table-format/81100)

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**Author:** [@Shyama\_Gupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shyama_Gupta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2023 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-data-from-node-red-to-teams-in-table-format/81100 "2023-09-07T18:34:11Z")

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Hello, I want to send multiple msg.payload values from Node-Red to Microsoft Teams in form of table, how I can achieve it?

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## [Using Angular-Material Design Elements with Template-Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-angular-material-design-elements-with-template-node/81106)

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**Author:** [@Bond246](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bond246)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2023 12:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-angular-material-design-elements-with-template-node/81106 "2023-09-07T12:58:46Z")

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Hello, i want to use some custome design elements from Material-Angular with the template-node. I didn't worked to use the chips-component and some others with code like that: \<mat-chip-listbox aria-label="decoder 01 …

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## [How to add a radio button in node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-a-radio-button-in-node-red/80601)

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**Author:** [@Marius1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marius1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2023 05:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-a-radio-button-in-node-red/80601 "2023-09-06T05:22:58Z")

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Hi everyone. I would like to add a radio button or something similar to my Node-RED Dashboard UI. Something where you have multiple options to choose from but can only select 1 at a time. Something like this: Tha…

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## [Start flow on pageload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-flow-on-pageload/80791)

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**Author:** [@Slyke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Slyke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2023 08:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-flow-on-pageload/80791 "2023-09-05T08:02:26Z")

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Wondering if it's possible to start a flow when the UI dashboard is loaded on a browser? I want to call an API when the dashboard loads up, so that it can grab the latest status of something, and then display the result…

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## [Dashboard issue - bug? URL path case sensitivity](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-issue-bug-url-path-case-sensitivity/81034)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2023 10:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-issue-bug-url-path-case-sensitivity/81034 "2023-09-04T10:22:14Z")

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Hi all, as raised against uibuilder initially by @annuello (many thanks), there is an issue where, while Node-RED's ExpressJS servers default to being case-insensitive, Socket.IO does not seem to like that at all. In Da…

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## [Automatic Data Display in Node-RED Dropdown Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automatic-data-display-in-node-red-dropdown-node/81024)

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**Author:** [@halukmy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/halukmy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2023 08:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automatic-data-display-in-node-red-dropdown-node/81024 "2023-09-04T08:49:57Z")

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In my Node-RED project, I'm using a dropdown node, and I want to bind the content of this dropdown to MQTT incoming values. Additionally, I want the dropdown content to be automatically updated when the page is load…

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