# Dashboard

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## [Iframe does not size properly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iframe-does-not-size-properly/73285)

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**Author:** [@Ale](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ale)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2023 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iframe-does-not-size-properly/73285 "2023-01-07T11:57:40Z")

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Hello everyone I installed NodeRed on a Pi and have created a dashboard. Now I have the Problem that a webpage which I Embedd in an Iframe (as tab) does not size properly. There are two scrollbars which seem to just m…

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## [How to add/use external libraries in flexdash? (plotly.js)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-use-external-libraries-in-flexdash-plotly-js/73166)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2023 07:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-use-external-libraries-in-flexdash-plotly-js/73166 "2023-01-07T07:29:44Z")

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Simple question, but could not find anything in the docs (maybe I'm blind?). Would be cool if it was possible to import external js files via header. Similar to this (node-red-dashboard): Edit: I mean there is this. B…

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## [Line chart with multiple unknown series](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-with-multiple-unknown-series/73288)

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**Author:** [@dapadk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dapadk)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2023 19:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-with-multiple-unknown-series/73288 "2023-01-06T19:14:35Z")

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Hi I am able to display multiple lines in a line chart from data coming from a database when i already know what different series will be coming in (by manually adding the different series that are in the database to th…

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## [Programmatically change range in Dashboard numeric input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatically-change-range-in-dashboard-numeric-input/73240)

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**Author:** [@jmtkelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmtkelly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 19:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatically-change-range-in-dashboard-numeric-input/73240 "2023-01-05T19:03:18Z")

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I am trying to use a numeric input on the dashboard and am wanting to programatically change the range. I can see in the numeric properties where you can set the min and max. I tried to use a variable in the max field b…

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## [Trying to display CD artwork on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-display-cd-artwork-on-dashboard/73165)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-display-cd-artwork-on-dashboard/73165 "2023-01-05T11:57:17Z")

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I am trying to display artwork of a current CD or radio player on my dashboard. The artwork is stored as a .jpg file on my PC. This file name will change when playing a different station or CD. I can grab the file name o…

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## [Use the Monaco editor in the dashboard UI?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-the-monaco-editor-in-the-dashboard-ui/72991)

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**Author:** [@Stwissel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stwissel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 11:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-the-monaco-editor-in-the-dashboard-ui/72991 "2023-01-05T11:37:49Z")

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I have an app that generates Json config files for another app. Currently I just curl the endpoint. What I’d like to do is to show them in the dashboard in a Monaco editor for further manual edit. Do we have a component …

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## [Trying to view my dashboard from android phone. I cant understand how to insert the Dashboard URL, username and password in "httpNodeAuth". I tried many times but still cant make it. teach me how to solve this problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-view-my-dashboard-from-android-phone-i-cant-understand-how-to-insert-the-dashboard-url-username-and-password-in-httpnodeauth-i-tried-many-times-but-still-cant-make-it-teach-me-how-to-solve-this-problem/73178)

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**Author:** [@faiznas98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/faiznas98)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2023 19:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-view-my-dashboard-from-android-phone-i-cant-understand-how-to-insert-the-dashboard-url-username-and-password-in-httpnodeauth-i-tried-many-times-but-still-cant-make-it-teach-me-how-to-solve-this-problem/73178 "2023-01-04T19:15:12Z")

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## [Simple dashboard template graphic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-dashboard-template-graphic/73099)

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**Author:** [@bryce.2233](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bryce.2233)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2023 09:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-dashboard-template-graphic/73099 "2023-01-04T09:48:56Z")

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@Paul-Reed I really like your temperature graphic I saw on another topic. I am reading temperature using some DS18B20 temp probes and currently using the std Gage node, but to simplify the dashboard i was wondering if y…

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## [Gauge - Dynamic min and max](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-dynamic-min-and-max/12132)

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**Author:** [@Mario](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mario)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2023 01:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-dynamic-min-and-max/12132 "2023-01-04T01:57:11Z")

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Sorry if this is a duplicate entry. I have a connection to a plc. From a data block I get a min and a max value for a variable. I would now like to pass this to a gauge. Unfortunately, I have not found anything suitable…

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## [CSS to position groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/css-to-position-groups/73131)

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**Author:** [@jasperdezeeuw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jasperdezeeuw)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2023 23:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/css-to-position-groups/73131 "2023-01-03T23:42:39Z")

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Hello, I want to position the groups on my dashboard page. I want that because I dont like the basic way of th groups next to eachother. I found some information that it is possible with css. In the picture below you ca…

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## [Template Head Section: scope is not defined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-head-section-scope-is-not-defined/73094)

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**Author:** [@niviolin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niviolin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2023 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-head-section-scope-is-not-defined/73094 "2023-01-03T20:50:18Z")

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node-red: 3.0.2 node-red-dashboard: 3.3.0 I am using the functionality of scope in the template. When the template is assigned to a group everything works fine, but not when it is assigned to the head section. As so…

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## [Hide or show nodes in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-or-show-nodes-in-dashboard/72583)

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**Author:** [@DAD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DAD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2023 12:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-or-show-nodes-in-dashboard/72583 "2023-01-03T12:52:23Z")

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Hi, I have a question. Is it possible to hide or show a node in a group in UI. I know you can hide and show groups. is this also possible for nodes? it works for groups: { "group": { "hide": \[ …

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## [Getting a Problem to represent Lightings for a house with 3 floors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-a-problem-to-represent-lightings-for-a-house-with-3-floors/73096)

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**Author:** [@Vikas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vikas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2023 12:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-a-problem-to-represent-lightings-for-a-house-with-3-floors/73096 "2023-01-03T12:01:42Z")

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Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. The Question is Q)-Create a flow that simulates light switches and lights in a house. Search for suitable visualisation palettes that map a switch (on / off) and use it on …

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## [Why can't we add elements to the "form" node similar to how we can use msg.option on "dropdown"?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-cant-we-add-elements-to-the-form-node-similar-to-how-we-can-use-msg-option-on-dropdown/73084)

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**Author:** [@HerrTuulik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HerrTuulik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2023 07:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-cant-we-add-elements-to-the-form-node-similar-to-how-we-can-use-msg-option-on-dropdown/73084 "2023-01-03T07:06:32Z")

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Hello I wish to define the elements on a form using msg properties by sending it an array of objects. Unfortunately the node does not currently support this. Looking for any suggestions, alternatives.

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## [Cannot "unhide" dashboard chart lines](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-unhide-dashboard-chart-lines/73066)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2023 23:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-unhide-dashboard-chart-lines/73066 "2023-01-02T23:35:09Z")

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I am hiding selected lines on a chart (by nullifying that element of the chart data array and redrawing) This works, and I can have a Reset button to redraw all the lines. Except... If I hide all the lines on the chart…

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## [Bigger text - stage text in Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigger-text-stage-text-in-dashboard/73025)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2023 08:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigger-text-stage-text-in-dashboard/73025 "2023-01-02T08:37:00Z")

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Hi all. Is there a possibility to make a bigger text (node ?) for "stage text" ... maximum size of font I think is about 160. This is not unsatisfactory size. f.e. if you need read text from longer distance, it may be in…

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## [Gauge to Angular with simple setup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-to-angular-with-simple-setup/73021)

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**Author:** [@immortalserg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/immortalserg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 22:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-to-angular-with-simple-setup/73021 "2023-01-01T22:15:45Z")

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modified \[ { "id": "58bada2924a21caf", "type": "function", "z": "21b213583fe2216f", "name": "gauge\_data", "func": "let gzone = \[\]; let gtick2 = \[\];\\n\\nvalue = msg.payload\\n…

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## [Display datas from influxdb in an UI-Chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-datas-from-influxdb-in-an-ui-chart/73006)

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**Author:** [@championc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/championc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 01:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-datas-from-influxdb-in-an-ui-chart/73006 "2023-01-01T01:05:05Z")

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Hi all, Following up from a 2021 thread - Display datas from influx in an UI-Chart - I need help with getting data from an Influxdb into a Bar Chart. I am recording a daily total of Solar generated - one figure per day…

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## [Dashboard date picker always sends TWO dates?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-date-picker-always-sends-two-dates/72882)

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**Author:** [@pawihd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pawihd)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 15:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-date-picker-always-sends-two-dates/72882 "2022-12-31T15:55:53Z")

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Hi, i simply want to get one message with the day i picked. How could i suppress the first message with the previous date?

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## [Customized Dashboard toolbar does not update after TAB change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customized-dashboard-toolbar-does-not-update-after-tab-change/72959)

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**Author:** [@svho](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 10:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customized-dashboard-toolbar-does-not-update-after-tab-change/72959 "2022-12-31T10:10:07Z")

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In my project (raspberry, MQTT, SignalK(NMEA0183), node-red) to implement a navigation plotter, I would like to display the information time and GPS position in the toolbar. In addition, button NEXT / BACK should be avai…

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## [Date picker -\> flow context gives 'undefined'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-picker-flow-context-gives-undefined/72918)

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**Author:** [@nograin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nograin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2022 19:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-picker-flow-context-gives-undefined/72918 "2022-12-30T19:52:27Z")

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i'm struggling with setting a date range from UI for building an URL for an API request with it. while debugging, i reduced it to the bare minimum, or what i think it is: the date picker is set to 'send to flow.date…

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## [XML decoding data from SONG (extracted from db)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xml-decoding-data-from-song-extracted-from-db/72957)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2022 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xml-decoding-data-from-song-extracted-from-db/72957 "2022-12-30T13:56:02Z")

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Hello all. I am newbie here, but I have little experiences with node-red. So, please, I need a help, with extraction of data parsed from XML. I think, data was parsed sucessfuly, but at the end I need only see (in text…

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## [How to embed Grafana report into the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-embed-grafana-report-into-the-dashboard/72879)

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**Author:** [@demokedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/demokedes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 December 2022 21:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-embed-grafana-report-into-the-dashboard/72879 "2022-12-29T21:35:33Z")

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Dear all, I would like to embed Grafana report into my Dashboard. I did it, but I have a problem since my report is not anonymous available. When I past the URL it is asking for the credentials. Without credentials is n…

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## [Need some advice?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-some-advice/72905)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 December 2022 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-some-advice/72905 "2022-12-29T16:11:43Z")

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I want to build a simple Dashboard that will allow the user to input run length time and stop length times. All times will be in munits. Example the run length time might be 165 minutes, stop length time could be 45 mi…

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## [Animation - Color is not getting changed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/animation-color-is-not-getting-changed/72584)

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**Author:** [@Talkatoo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Talkatoo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 December 2022 09:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/animation-color-is-not-getting-changed/72584 "2022-12-29T09:49:47Z")

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Hi NodeRed Forum I am new to Node Red. I am working to created IoT dashboard for my Industrial hydraulic automation project. I can able to crate animation for Vector image of hydraulic component but not able to change t…

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## [Using css field in dashboard widget](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-css-field-in-dashboard-widget/72743)

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**Author:** [@tcr000](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcr000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 December 2022 03:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-css-field-in-dashboard-widget/72743 "2022-12-29T03:13:55Z")

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I am looking for a simple example of using the \</\> Class field in dashboard widgets with a custom class entry. For example, create a class to set font size and bold and then reference that class in a widget instance? Th…

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## [Something for Friday afternoon - Dashboard Layout editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/something-for-friday-afternoon-dashboard-layout-editor/12957)

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**Author:** [@dceejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dceejay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 December 2022 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/something-for-friday-afternoon-dashboard-layout-editor/12957 "2022-12-28T20:07:47Z")

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Thanks to our friends at Hitachi a contribution to add a layout editor to the Dashboard has now been merged into master on github - as 2.16.0-beta. Currently this adds a new layout button to each tab layer in the Dashboa…

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## [Node-Red Dashboard (X-axis doesn't show any values)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-x-axis-doesnt-show-any-values/72839)

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**Author:** [@a11ister](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/a11ister)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [28 December 2022 19:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-x-axis-doesnt-show-any-values/72839 "2022-12-28T19:20:37Z")

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I am getting data for every 1 minutes, but how I couldn’t activate the RTC. So my X-axis on the dashboard looking like this, I would like to have time on my X-axis here based on my PC (Real-Time Clock) How do I r…

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## [Trying to make border-box](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-make-border-box/72834)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 December 2022 14:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-make-border-box/72834 "2022-12-28T14:57:28Z")

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I am trying to display a value with a UI-element by means of a template node. I use box-sizing: border-box; But now I am a bit stuck. I have gotten this far: What I am trying to do, and failing so far, is to loose th…

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## [Connection Lost - Download a file from server using standard node-red nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-lost-download-a-file-from-server-using-standard-node-red-nodes/72825)

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**Author:** [@faisal-saddique](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/faisal-saddique)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 December 2022 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-lost-download-a-file-from-server-using-standard-node-red-nodes/72825 "2022-12-28T12:10:33Z")

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Hello everyone, First I would like to thank all of the contributors, who spend their precious time resolving the issues of beginners like me. Wouldn't it have been for them, I would have been stuck at so many basic thin…

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