# Dashboard

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## [Spacer CSS assignement](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-css-assignement/63669)

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**Author:** [@nachoislas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nachoislas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 09:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-css-assignement/63669 "2022-06-10T09:34:58Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to add a class to a spacer node. I've added a class in properties but it erases it when I press the done button. Maybe I missing some configuration.

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## [Dashboard without network?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-without-network/63693)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 05:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-without-network/63693 "2022-06-10T05:43:37Z")

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Hi Guys, I got a raspberry pi 4 with a 10 inch display that in kioskmode has the dashboard from localhost:1880/ui. The RPI runs node red and SignalK. I access SignalK in node red through a tcp/localhost. When I boot …

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## [Tool tip on ui-led node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tool-tip-on-ui-led-node/63613)

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**Author:** [@kvramji](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kvramji)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2022 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tool-tip-on-ui-led-node/63613 "2022-06-09T13:10:31Z")

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Is there a way I can have a tooltip for an led I have on the dashboard? I know it has a text in the node itself. But due to space constraint on my dashboard and number of LEDs I have, I'd like to have tool tip when I hov…

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## [UI Drop down odd behavior? During enable or disable, selected item lost, then magically appears?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-drop-down-odd-behavior-during-enable-or-disable-selected-item-lost-then-magically-appears/63645)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2022 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-drop-down-odd-behavior-during-enable-or-disable-selected-item-lost-then-magically-appears/63645 "2022-06-08T23:16:32Z")

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UI Drop down odd behavior? So I create a static drop down menu node, it works. At some point in my flow I disable via msg.disabled the dropdown menu node, still good. But when I then enable said node via msg.enabled, …

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## [How to check for gauge clicks](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-check-for-gauge-clicks/63562)

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**Author:** [@HuOliveiraWork](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HuOliveiraWork)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2022 17:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-check-for-gauge-clicks/63562 "2022-06-08T17:50:30Z")

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Hello ereryone! I have a project with a list of gauges and I need to detect the individual click of each of them. I don't know the best way to do this, nor do I know if there is a library that will help me with this sit…

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## [Dashboard node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-node-red/62936)

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**Author:** [@kursataydac](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kursataydac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2022 12:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-node-red/62936 "2022-06-08T12:24:51Z")

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How can I enter data into node-redin dashboard and get output from notepad?

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## [Show images from a template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-images-from-a-template/63493)

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**Author:** [@a45293](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/a45293)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2022 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-images-from-a-template/63493 "2022-06-07T16:25:16Z")

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im trying to display all images from a src but my template just display the last one, my template: \<img width="30" height="30" src= "{{msg.payload.\_value}}" alt='Image not found' /\> My debug show this: Can someo…

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## [Retrieving both values from dropdown](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retrieving-both-values-from-dropdown/63574)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2022 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retrieving-both-values-from-dropdown/63574 "2022-06-07T16:14:51Z")

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I am using a standard ui\_dropdown widget, populated from a function which sets msg.option but for my use case I need to get (from the output) both selected label AND value, not just value. Is there any way to achieve th…

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## [How to export / import a whole node-red project?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-export-import-a-whole-node-red-project/63575)

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**Author:** [@hunterhb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hunterhb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2022 15:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-export-import-a-whole-node-red-project/63575 "2022-06-07T15:46:47Z")

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Hello experts, I programmed a pool control in node-red. Now I want to export the complete project to a new Raspberry Pi 4. I try to do this by exporting all flows and importing them again in the new RPI4. However, the d…

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## [Dynamic min max artless gauge dont work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-min-max-artless-gauge-dont-work/63515)

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**Author:** [@Kundepuu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kundepuu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2022 23:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-min-max-artless-gauge-dont-work/63515 "2022-06-06T23:50:12Z")

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I need to set min and max dynamically. In my flow this works Ok with normal gauge but dont work with artless linear gauge. How to solve? flows (11).json (5.4 KB)

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## [Enable a switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-a-switch/63062)

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**Author:** [@Nilpferd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nilpferd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2022 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-a-switch/63062 "2022-06-05T09:07:36Z")

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I would like to start the power supply of a NAS with a switch. To avoid activating the switch by mistake I would like to attach another switch to enable the first one for i.e. 5 seconds. after the 5 seconds no more activ…

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## [Display PDF file on Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-pdf-file-on-dashboard/9803)

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**Author:** [@silvia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/silvia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2022 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-pdf-file-on-dashboard/9803 "2022-06-03T16:09:55Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm trying to display a local pdf file on the dashboard (the file path is C:\\Users\\Silvia\\Downloads\\test.pdf); I've tried using a template node with this code on it, as seen on other posts: \<div\> \<a h…

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## [How to pass msg int value, to postgresql](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-pass-msg-int-value-to-postgresql/63389)

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**Author:** [@retegi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/retegi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2022 13:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-pass-msg-int-value-to-postgresql/63389 "2022-06-02T13:54:27Z")

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Hi! I have a int value y msg, but now i need insert this value into a postgresql. Postgresql query incorrect because cant read "msg": INSERT INTO scada\_level (datetimeLevel,level) VALUES (current\_timestamp,msg); How c…

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## [My template nodes are ignoring my relations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-template-nodes-are-ignoring-my-relations/63385)

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**Author:** [@HuOliveiraWork](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HuOliveiraWork)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2022 13:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-template-nodes-are-ignoring-my-relations/63385 "2022-06-02T13:18:29Z")

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Hi erveryone, I'm trying to change my gauge css properties depending in wha'ts the value of my msg.status. So I added a switch and I have a template for each option like on the image. But my css is allways changing f…

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## [Generating new columns through different xml](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/generating-new-columns-through-different-xml/63035)

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**Author:** [@Theo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Theo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2022 06:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/generating-new-columns-through-different-xml/63035 "2022-06-02T06:07:05Z")

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I have a problem with the ui\_table. My table is generated dynamically, but I want to make each row editable ("editor":"input"). So far I know, it is only possible if you precise which column you want to make selectable, …

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## [Gauge wont update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-wont-update/63350)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2022 10:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-wont-update/63350 "2022-06-01T10:40:59Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a compass gauge on my dashboard which wont update when a new value arrives. The gauge only changes after FULL deploy. It doesn't respond to any value after that. The gauge label does update. A tex…

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## [How to change the text color on the dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-text-color-on-the-dashboard/63309)

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**Author:** [@SebastianCast04](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SebastianCast04)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2022 23:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-text-color-on-the-dashboard/63309 "2022-05-31T23:00:49Z")

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Hellow guys, I want to change the color of the text to white, but i can't find a way to do it, i've tried with CSS but I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, I would be very grateful if you help me

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## [Issue with ui\_text\_input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-ui-text-input/63281)

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**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2022 14:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-ui-text-input/63281 "2022-05-31T14:47:01Z")

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Hello there, I'm facing an issue with ui\_test\_input nodes. My goal is to set a default value for the dashboard user in these nodes. I configured the text\_input node as "datetime picker" so I inject a datetime value in …

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## [Wrong ui-page when deploy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wrong-ui-page-when-deploy/63303)

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**Author:** [@RuneStone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RuneStone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2022 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wrong-ui-page-when-deploy/63303 "2022-05-31T14:08:54Z")

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I am using some pages from node red ui embedded on another system(2) using iframe. I made a script that reloads the page every 60s so the iframe does not cache.. My problem now is that when i change anything in node re…

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## [Ui-media node and ui-control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-media-node-and-ui-control/63246)

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**Author:** [@Manu77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manu77)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2022 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-media-node-and-ui-control/63246 "2022-05-31T08:59:02Z")

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Hi I need your help. I have a video, on the pc and I wanted to put it on the dashboard to run automatically. I'm using , node ui-media for the video and I'm also using ui-control to automatically switch between tabs (I…

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## [How set Plotly values using msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-set-plotly-values-using-msg-payload/63259)

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**Author:** [@NicoloToscani](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NicoloToscani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-set-plotly-values-using-msg-payload/63259 "2022-05-30T14:23:55Z")

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Hi, I need to set values of a chart using msg.payload in ui\_template node. For example, I need to set link:value using msg.payload.some\_values link: { source: \[0,2,1,1\], target: \[1,3,2,1\], value: \[5,4,10,…

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## [Slider with custom icon?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-with-custom-icon/63225)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-with-custom-icon/63225 "2022-05-30T14:00:45Z")

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Slider with custom icon? I enabled custom configuration on slider and used an icon that I know is in the FA icon library, done similar for say dashboard buttons. but the slide is not using the icons for on and off?

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## [JoyStick mouseup send false](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joystick-mouseup-send-false/63113)

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**Author:** [@Erissin\_Industria4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erissin_Industria4.0)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 11:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joystick-mouseup-send-false/63113 "2022-05-30T11:00:11Z")

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How do I make a boolean converter send false when I stop dragging the JoyStick? My flow: \[ { "id": "11ef2821d88603d2", "type": "tab", "label": "Flow 1", "disabled": false, "i…

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## [Line chart does not show proper time format in tool-tip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-does-not-show-proper-time-format-in-tool-tip/63229)

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**Author:** [@fogl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fogl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 03:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-does-not-show-proper-time-format-in-tool-tip/63229 "2022-05-30T03:45:06Z")

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Line-chart is configured to use "HH:mm" format on the X-axis. For some reason, some (but not all), data points show the time in the millisecond format in the tooltip. What am I missing? Note: This is NodeRED inst…

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## [Style notification buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/style-notification-buttons/63218)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 15:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/style-notification-buttons/63218 "2022-05-29T15:05:01Z")

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How can I style the notification buttons, to display black text? I have tried with: \<style\> .md-button.md-default-theme.md-primary, .md-button.md-primary { color: black ! important; } \</style\> but it doesn't cha…

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## [Dashboard sidebar empty](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-sidebar-empty/63157)

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**Author:** [@andre\_x](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andre_x)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 08:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-sidebar-empty/63157 "2022-05-28T08:17:45Z")

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Hi all! Today I wanted to rearrange a text I've added to the dashboard, but the dashboard sidebar is empty! It hasn't been always empty because I remember rearranging some items in the past, but I don't remember when. …

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## [Create dynamic groups through UI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-dynamic-groups-through-ui/63083)

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**Author:** [@mfassier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mfassier)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2022 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-dynamic-groups-through-ui/63083 "2022-05-26T16:26:33Z")

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Hi, I can't seem to grasp how I should go about doing what I need: I have 24 relays. I can toggle them individually using UI buttons, and obviously, I can trigger a group of relays with a UI button as well. But what I'm …

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## [Modifying MQTT Messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modifying-mqtt-messages/62980)

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**Author:** [@SHAMOO](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SHAMOO)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2022 16:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modifying-mqtt-messages/62980 "2022-05-26T16:07:23Z")

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Hi! Trying to communicate similar data on one MQTT topic. This topic receives messages with the payloads "Percentage \[two-digit value\]/Gallons \[variable digit value\]". I want to route the message to the appropriate dash…

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## [Different outputs with Ui-JoyStick](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/different-outputs-with-ui-joystick/63045)

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**Author:** [@Erissin\_Industria4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erissin_Industria4.0)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2022 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/different-outputs-with-ui-joystick/63045 "2022-05-26T12:14:57Z")

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Good Morning, Does anyone know how to use the JoyStick of node red? , in a way that the same joystick activates different outputs, for example, while it is at the maximum left, it will send a signal to a specified output…

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## [Node-RED dashboard- Adding an LED node hides all other dashboard nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-adding-an-led-node-hides-all-other-dashboard-nodes/63002)

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**Author:** [@mintya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mintya)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [25 May 2022 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-adding-an-led-node-hides-all-other-dashboard-nodes/63002 "2022-05-25T11:05:51Z")

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Hi! I have just created a dashboard for my flow. Initially I had deployed a bunch of various text, switch, button and slider nodes and was successfully able to segregated them into dashboard groups as well. However, I …

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