# Dashboard

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## [Dropdown resets only in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-resets-only-in-dashboard/69255)

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**Author:** [@DAD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DAD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2022 07:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-resets-only-in-dashboard/69255 "2022-10-26T07:29:54Z")

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Hello everyone, I need help. I'm using the latest version of Node-Red. I want to reset the node (dropdown) after a botton click. I've tried different options. Unfortunately, the node (dropdown) is only reset in Dashboard…

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## [Dashboard layout editor missing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-layout-editor-missing/69543)

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**Author:** [@jw\_te\_r](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jw_te_r)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2022 20:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-layout-editor-missing/69543 "2022-10-25T20:06:35Z")

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Node-red-dashboard version 3.1.4 had a very useful 'Layout' button, as described in this thread: Something for Friday afternoon - Dashboard Layout editor In version 3.2.0 this button is missing. Am I doing something wr…

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## [Button Site in node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-site-in-node-red/69502)

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**Author:** [@Erissin\_Industria4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erissin_Industria4.0)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2022 15:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-site-in-node-red/69502 "2022-10-25T15:51:51Z")

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Is it possible to receive a payload from a button that is on an online site? Or even localhost. My idea is to hit the button on the site, and start production using a PLC

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## [How to show the mqtt text input in the dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-show-the-mqtt-text-input-in-the-dashboard/69541)

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**Author:** [@Percy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Percy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2022 09:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-show-the-mqtt-text-input-in-the-dashboard/69541 "2022-10-25T09:49:05Z")

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Hi, I am working on a project that using mqtt panel and node-red.I want to show the text input in the dashboard. In addition to the table node,what other method can i use to do it Any help would be appreciated

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## [If i use the ui to show some text,how could i open the html without frame?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/if-i-use-the-ui-to-show-some-text-how-could-i-open-the-html-without-frame/69523)

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**Author:** [@shimuWOSHEN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shimuWOSHEN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2022 09:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/if-i-use-the-ui-to-show-some-text-how-could-i-open-the-html-without-frame/69523 "2022-10-25T09:37:12Z")

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if i use the ui to show some text,how could i open the html without frame?

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## [Automated screen captures from the dashboard again?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automated-screen-captures-from-the-dashboard-again/69387)

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**Author:** [@houser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/houser)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2022 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automated-screen-captures-from-the-dashboard-again/69387 "2022-10-24T12:51:59Z")

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I see this has come up a few times but as far as I can see never resolved? I would like to do automated screen capture from the dashboard on the node red machine (Ubuntu 20.04 ) and store in a local directory on the loc…

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## [UI spacer problems](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-spacer-problems/69439)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2022 08:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-spacer-problems/69439 "2022-10-24T08:32:56Z")

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I've just updated to 3.x and now this problem has happened. Not to be put off, I try to follow what I am given: (Click on the link and Search for invalid node) OK, so I click on it. And now what? This is wh…

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## [Ui-table with dropdown list](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-with-dropdown-list/69148)

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**Author:** [@bs-eng](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bs-eng)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2022 20:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-with-dropdown-list/69148 "2022-10-23T20:13:24Z")

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Hi there! I am using ui-table and the ui-table handler from @Christian-Me and like it a lot. Currently I am trying to work out how to populate the values of dropdown lists in the cell-editor of the underlying tabulator…

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## [Exporting a previous Dashboard to a new Install - HELP needed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exporting-a-previous-dashboard-to-a-new-install-help-needed/69461)

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**Author:** [@championc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/championc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2022 19:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exporting-a-previous-dashboard-to-a-new-install-help-needed/69461 "2022-10-23T19:02:08Z")

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I exported all flows, and Deployed on my new install. But my dashboard is totally empty. How can I get back my original dashboard ?

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## [MYSQL query data is not displaying on line chart in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-query-data-is-not-displaying-on-line-chart-in-dashboard/69297)

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**Author:** [@BomBefok](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BomBefok)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2022 10:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-query-data-is-not-displaying-on-line-chart-in-dashboard/69297 "2022-10-23T10:41:21Z")

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Hi I am fairly new to JS and node red. I have data from sensors that is stored in a MYSQL database. I display a user query from the database on my dashboard and it all works when called I now want to display the diffe…

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## [What function to set for my Array to be defined for Chart?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-function-to-set-for-my-array-to-be-defined-for-chart/69447)

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**Author:** [@EidWanna](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EidWanna)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2022 05:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-function-to-set-for-my-array-to-be-defined-for-chart/69447 "2022-10-23T05:55:11Z")

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## [How To add logout icon on toolbar of Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-logout-icon-on-toolbar-of-dashboard/69022)

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**Author:** [@Ganesh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ganesh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2022 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-logout-icon-on-toolbar-of-dashboard/69022 "2022-10-22T17:14:37Z")

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Hi I want to add a logout logo on the top bar of the My dashboard. I have already added an logo to the top bar But unable to add the another icon on my dashboard Need Help to add a logout button or icon right side of t…

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## [View .mov video files on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/view-mov-video-files-on-dashboard/68681)

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**Author:** [@tjvandam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tjvandam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2022 17:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/view-mov-video-files-on-dashboard/68681 "2022-10-22T17:01:22Z")

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I am trying to view .mov video clips / files coming from a wildlife camera in the editor and possibly on a dashboard. However, I can not find any Node-RED contrib that is able to handle the .mov extension. Does anyone kn…

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## [Widget Alignment](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/widget-alignment/69414)

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**Author:** [@Limninzz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Limninzz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2022 08:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/widget-alignment/69414 "2022-10-22T08:06:11Z")

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Hello, could somebody please guide me how to align widget ? i use node-red dashboard and custom template with css. And i want to move "Slider widget" to the bottom of "Gauge Widget" just like the picture attached.

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## [Use one button in two different groups or tabs in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-one-button-in-two-different-groups-or-tabs-in-dashboard/68626)

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**Author:** [@she](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/she)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [21 October 2022 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-one-button-in-two-different-groups-or-tabs-in-dashboard/68626 "2022-10-21T20:11:32Z")

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Is it possible to use the same node (button or dropdown) in two different groups or tabs in dashboard? Does anyone know a workaround to this?

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## [Dashboard CSS styles. How to make the dashboard more beautiful](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-css-styles-how-to-make-the-dashboard-more-beautiful/69342)

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**Author:** [@Marty1982](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marty1982)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2022 20:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-css-styles-how-to-make-the-dashboard-more-beautiful/69342 "2022-10-20T20:10:35Z")

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Hi all! I'm not CSS advance guy or even HTML. I have a basic dashboard but now i want to apply some beautiness and make it more professional. So, i have this: The flow: \[{"id":"7a6ff22b974e055f","type":"ui\_text","…

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## [Summation of variables received through flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/summation-of-variables-received-through-flow/69140)

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**Author:** [@Jhankhana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jhankhana)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2022 07:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/summation-of-variables-received-through-flow/69140 "2022-10-20T07:28:19Z")

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I am just trying to perform summation for two variables. In that I am able to perform summation with constant value using Function Node. But I am not able to perform the same for variable (value from flow). I am attachi…

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## [EventListener in dashboard-template-node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/eventlistener-in-dashboard-template-node/69207)

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**Author:** [@JustinB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JustinB)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2022 08:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/eventlistener-in-dashboard-template-node/69207 "2022-10-20T08:53:23Z")

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Hello folks, I am currently trying to add a EventListener to an html-element inside the dashboard-template-node. I've already tried a lot of ways which normally should work but without success. When leaving the focus …

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## [TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'push')](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-push/69278)

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**Author:** [@MahouOcty](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MahouOcty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 October 2022 16:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-push/69278 "2022-10-19T16:02:33Z")

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I'm trying to make this flow run in my node-red but it doesn't seem to work with it, I'm using wsl ubuntu with it, and the error the console gives me is: Error: Module not allowed at Object.requireModule \[as require…

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## [Node-red-dashboard's "Go to Dashboard" button in editor does not respect document.location.pathname](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboards-go-to-dashboard-button-in-editor-does-not-respect-document-location-pathname/69246)

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**Author:** [@psten](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/psten)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 October 2022 11:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboards-go-to-dashboard-button-in-editor-does-not-respect-document-location-pathname/69246 "2022-10-19T11:58:16Z")

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Hi, I'm writing this post the second time, as my original post got flagged by Akismet as spam and has been hidden for a good week now. I'm running Node-RED in a docker container and behind a reverse proxy that I have v…

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## [Ui-table with handler how to get full table data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-with-handler-how-to-get-full-table-data/69089)

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**Author:** [@bs-eng](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bs-eng)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 October 2022 11:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-with-handler-how-to-get-full-table-data/69089 "2022-10-19T11:15:11Z")

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Hi there! I am using ui-table for a while now and just started exploring the ui-table handler. What I am struggeling with is getting the full table data. The flow variable tableData contains the table data as object wi…

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## [Add log to Dashboard without an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-log-to-dashboard-without-an-array/69210)

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**Author:** [@thalesmaoa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thalesmaoa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 October 2022 00:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-log-to-dashboard-without-an-array/69210 "2022-10-19T00:07:30Z")

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Hello, I there are many contributors that already have discussed this problem. However, I have a question about the presented approach. In general, variables are stored in context or flow. An array is built and th…

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## [Add Button Icon to dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-button-icon-to-dashboard/68831)

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**Author:** [@Marty1982](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marty1982)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2022 14:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-button-icon-to-dashboard/68831 "2022-10-18T14:34:45Z")

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Hello all! I want to add a new button so i can collapse all the groups. So far i have this flow. \[ { "id": "d16906d2cc3c7ede", "type": "inject", "z": "c1337e84224bd2b5", "name": "…

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## [Node-red-node-ui-table pdf download is missing the Group count](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-ui-table-pdf-download-is-missing-the-group-count/69015)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2022 07:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-ui-table-pdf-download-is-missing-the-group-count/69015 "2022-10-18T07:47:12Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am using the ui\_table node on a dashboard. all works well, including exporting / downloading a PDF file from the data shown in the table. On the dashbiard itself i can see the count of objects / rows…

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## [Sending values from dashboard-template-node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-values-from-dashboard-template-node/69146)

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**Author:** [@JustinB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JustinB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2022 13:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-values-from-dashboard-template-node/69146 "2022-10-17T13:52:07Z")

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Hello people, I've implemented a date-time-picker in the node-red-dashboard-template-node. \<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all" href="/daterangepicker/daterangepicker.css" /\> \<script type="text/javascript…

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## [How to plot a linear profile trend with numbers](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-plot-a-linear-profile-trend-with-numbers/69116)

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**Author:** [@muharremsari](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/muharremsari)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2022 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-plot-a-linear-profile-trend-with-numbers/69116 "2022-10-16T19:21:15Z")

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With the flow I shared, I want to draw a linear profile that creates a trend similar to the temperature curves in the picture with the data I receive from different pixels of the thermal camera via serial port. Regard…

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## [Ui template script lost after switch of tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-script-lost-after-switch-of-tab/68650)

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**Author:** [@bertaud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bertaud)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2022 19:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-script-lost-after-switch-of-tab/68650 "2022-10-15T19:53:53Z")

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I have a nodered dashboard withe several tab in one table i have a template witha script for date and time range picker As soon as i switch to another tab, and come back to initial tab i lost the content if i reload t…

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## [Background image on windows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-image-on-windows/69062)

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**Author:** [@JaljalMehdi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JaljalMehdi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2022 13:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-image-on-windows/69062 "2022-10-15T13:54:01Z")

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I can not change the background image of the dashboard here is the path of the image: here is setting.js: here is the template: I see nothing wrong could anyone help

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## [What is the right or best way?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-right-or-best-way/69052)

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**Author:** [@questrov](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/questrov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2022 03:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-right-or-best-way/69052 "2022-10-15T03:19:19Z")

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I've done this several ways (different every time) and basically poke till it works but think not 'the right way'. How should it be done? In this case we have a sensor spitting out the string {"speed":0,"direction":301…

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## [Set background color of row ui table for different data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-background-color-of-row-ui-table-for-different-data/68231)

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**Author:** [@Kimo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kimo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2022 17:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-background-color-of-row-ui-table-for-different-data/68231 "2022-10-14T17:23:03Z")

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Hi all. I am a newbie in using ui table tabulator and ui control. I have data comes from sql (Hand size and Quantity), then based on the hand size I want to set different background color to the respective row. I did re…

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