# General

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## [Installing "node-red-contrib-discord-advanced" causing crash of my node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-contrib-discord-advanced-causing-crash-of-my-node-red/83539)

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**Author:** [@striker67](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/striker67)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2023 01:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-contrib-discord-advanced-causing-crash-of-my-node-red/83539 "2023-12-09T01:41:30Z")

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Hello all i just install the node-red-contrib-discord-advanced today and my node red is not available anymore. I am unable to restart it. this is the starting message i have received from the command line Welcome to N…

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## [Difficulty setting up Sony Bravia on Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/difficulty-setting-up-sony-bravia-on-node-red/83533)

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**Author:** [@GaryP76](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GaryP76)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 23:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/difficulty-setting-up-sony-bravia-on-node-red/83533 "2023-12-08T23:44:54Z")

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I have a fairly recent (~2yo) Sony Bravia and I'm using the node-red-contrib-bravia nodes. The TV was easily set up as described and that configuration has been triple checked. Using the bravia ircc node I configured t…

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## [Counter Resets randomly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/counter-resets-randomly/83505)

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**Author:** [@0x80000](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/0x80000)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 20:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/counter-resets-randomly/83505 "2023-12-08T20:40:10Z")

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Hi there, I have a problem with a function node (or node-red generally?). I have built a counter that writes the value to a variable and sends it to a database. This worked fine until a system update (Linux Debian) in Ma…

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## [Substr in function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/substr-in-function/83525)

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**Author:** [@bpi2008](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bpi2008)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/substr-in-function/83525 "2023-12-08T16:11:35Z")

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Hello all, I thought I could put a substring in a function but it doesn't work a priori, what is my mistake please? I have this error =\> TypeError: Data.substr is not a function Below my (simple) function : let Data…

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## [Mssql not sending data to database using mustache format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-not-sending-data-to-database-using-mustache-format/83527)

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**Author:** [@Hugror](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hugror)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 15:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-not-sending-data-to-database-using-mustache-format/83527 "2023-12-08T15:16:25Z")

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Hello there, I'm trying to send some data to my database with MSSQL. I achieved to send data using the node, but when I need to send data from the flow, it is not working. I have OPCUA node that retrieves a bool, and i…

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## [Unhandled rejection RequestError: Error: read ETIMEDOUT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unhandled-rejection-requesterror-error-read-etimedout/83529)

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**Author:** [@franz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/franz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unhandled-rejection-requesterror-error-read-etimedout/83529 "2023-12-08T15:03:25Z")

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this error occurs randomly after using alexa applestrudel 5.0.48, does anyone have the same error and how did you solve it? \*Welcome to Node-RED\* \*===================\* \*8 Dec 11:44:01 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v3.1.2\* …

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## [Status Node generating disconnect event when server is connected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-node-generating-disconnect-event-when-server-is-connected/83524)

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**Author:** [@shershah](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shershah)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-node-generating-disconnect-event-when-server-is-connected/83524 "2023-12-08T13:17:28Z")

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Hi All, Status node is generating disconnect event when the server node is connected to tcp server. Is this a bug in Nodered? {"fill":"green","shape":"dot","text":"common.status.disconnected"} Regards, Shershah

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## [Confusions regarding the level of effort needed to debug a flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/confusions-regarding-the-level-of-effort-needed-to-debug-a-flow/83515)

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**Author:** [@dr94node](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dr94node)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 03:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/confusions-regarding-the-level-of-effort-needed-to-debug-a-flow/83515 "2023-12-08T03:30:59Z")

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I'm new to node red :wave: I've been programming in node.js as my professional occupation for some years. I used to have a small automation system build with Huginn which I'm running into some performance issues from t…

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## [Dashboard Chart set x length from UI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-set-x-length-from-ui/83483)

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**Author:** [@FeliceM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FeliceM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2023 01:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-set-x-length-from-ui/83483 "2023-12-08T01:51:41Z")

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It is the first time I am using this node. Is it possible to set the length/duration/points of the x axis from the UI? Thanks

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## [Is it possible to create two separate messages in parallel?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-two-separate-messages-in-parallel/83513)

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**Author:** [@AleXSR700](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AleXSR700)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 22:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-two-separate-messages-in-parallel/83513 "2023-12-07T22:53:46Z")

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Good evening everyone, I have a function node that creates a msg.payload and msg.topic. I would like to output that msg to output 1 of the function node. So far no problem. Within that same function I would like to c…

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## [BADENGINE errors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/badengine-errors/83449)

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**Author:** [@impvan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/impvan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 21:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/badengine-errors/83449 "2023-12-07T21:09:14Z")

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Installing nodes from the pallete automatically uses the '--engine-strict' switch. This is causing me multiple problems: I'm using npm 9.8.1, and many of the nodes I'm trying to (re)install require npm 8.x What's the b…

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## [Average from 4 MQTT In nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/average-from-4-mqtt-in-nodes/83511)

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**Author:** [@bastler500](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bastler500)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 19:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/average-from-4-mqtt-in-nodes/83511 "2023-12-07T19:43:39Z")

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Hello guys, in my NODE-RED flow, I have 4 MQTT In nodes receiving data every 10 seconds from a Python script via the server. Now, I want to integrate the 4 inputs from the MQTT nodes into a function and output the averag…

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## [Chart only showing recent data, not specified timeline](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-only-showing-recent-data-not-specified-timeline/82764)

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**Author:** [@Rgrove](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rgrove)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 19:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-only-showing-recent-data-not-specified-timeline/82764 "2023-12-07T19:15:44Z")

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I'm trying to track boiler temps and fuel consumption in 2 separate charts. The charts are receiving data correctly, but only showing last 12 hours of data. 1 chart is spec'd for 3 weeks, the other for 10 weeks. The f…

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## [Recursive function replaced with nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recursive-function-replaced-with-nodes/83507)

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**Author:** [@KarolisL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KarolisL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 16:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recursive-function-replaced-with-nodes/83507 "2023-12-07T16:41:55Z")

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Hello, input object contains repeating structure. const CFG= \[ { "Name":"HO", "Datatype":"Int" }, { "el": { "Name": "Type", "Datatype": "Struct" }, "AttributeList": \[ \], "Member":…

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## [Removing node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard in palette failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/removing-node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard-in-palette-failed/83488)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 13:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/removing-node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard-in-palette-failed/83488 "2023-12-07T13:49:36Z")

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I tried to remove node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard in the palette but it failed. Is there a way to remove this module directly in the .node-red folder?

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## [Why cant I see any MQTT messages on debug node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-cant-i-see-any-mqtt-messages-on-debug-node/83493)

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**Author:** [@Picmon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Picmon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 12:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-cant-i-see-any-mqtt-messages-on-debug-node/83493 "2023-12-07T12:24:03Z")

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I wont say I am new to node red but I am quite inexperienced despite me being an embedded engineer I have manage to get some simple node-red stuff to work, I am looking for help on how to achieve the outcome but have f…

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## [Any idea where MQTT settings on hass.io are?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-idea-where-mqtt-settings-on-hass-io-are/83479)

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**Author:** [@eerke2021](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eerke2021)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-idea-where-mqtt-settings-on-hass-io-are/83479 "2023-12-07T12:08:30Z")

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I keep getting error starting NR on Home Assistant Operating System: 6 Dec 19:36:14 - \[info\] \[mqtt-broker:Home Assistant\] Connection failed to broker: mqtt://192.168.0.227:1883 6 Dec 19:36:29 - \[info\] \[mqtt-broker:Home…

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## [Using descision tables?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-descision-tables/82855)

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**Author:** [@andre78](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andre78)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-descision-tables/82855 "2023-12-07T12:07:30Z")

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Hi, Are there ways to process messages based on a decision table? I am looking into some complex automation scenarios, and can't get myself to build out every variation manually. For example a number of different state…

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## [Re-purpose the flow editor for other flow-like data editing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-purpose-the-flow-editor-for-other-flow-like-data-editing/1509)

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**Author:** [@shiyeling](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shiyeling)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-purpose-the-flow-editor-for-other-flow-like-data-editing/1509 "2023-12-07T10:11:00Z")

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Guys, I get here while searching for an web based process flow editing tool. And I found it quite amazing. I now understand Node-RED as a programming tool as well as flow execution runtime which are tightly integrated …

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## [How to open a NR Project from local source](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-open-a-nr-project-from-local-source/83478)

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**Author:** [@novski](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/novski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-open-a-nr-project-from-local-source/83478 "2023-12-07T09:41:40Z")

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I try to open a local copy of a Git hosted project that has these four files: flows\_cred.json flows.json package.json Readme.md I have a macOS and normally test things in docker. So I found this related description …

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## [Node-red-contrib-doorbird-ultimate, Image work, video doesn't](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-doorbird-ultimate-image-work-video-doesnt/83487)

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**Author:** [@lori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lori)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-doorbird-ultimate-image-work-video-doesnt/83487 "2023-12-07T08:52:52Z")

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I have a strange issue with the doorbird integration into my dashboard. Therefor I am using the node-red-contrib-doorbird-ultimate package. I have tried to open the video via http://IP\_OF\_MY\_NODEREDINSTANDE/bha-api/video…

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## [Function to set a timestamp in msg.timestamp - error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-to-set-a-timestamp-in-msg-timestamp-error/83466)

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**Author:** [@spitzlbergerj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/spitzlbergerj)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-to-set-a-timestamp-in-msg-timestamp-error/83466 "2023-12-07T07:53:12Z")

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Hello, unfortunately I can't get any further with my research, so I'm asking here. It's probably a small thing, but sorry, I just don't see the error anymore :see\_no\_evil: I have written the following function to fill …

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## [How to send node-red output to mobile via sms?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-send-node-red-output-to-mobile-via-sms/83458)

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**Author:** [@kelvin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kelvin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2023 07:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-send-node-red-output-to-mobile-via-sms/83458 "2023-12-07T07:43:12Z")

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Hi community team, As mention on topic above, have any idea/node that can direct send output/alert to mobile's via sms? For this situation my client don't want to install any of the app into mobile, just send output/al…

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## [Keyboard (HID) Keystroke Input emulation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/keyboard-hid-keystroke-input-emulation/83482)

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**Author:** [@FloRu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FloRu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 23:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/keyboard-hid-keystroke-input-emulation/83482 "2023-12-06T23:19:24Z")

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Hi! I am trying to set up a remote Pi with Chromium in Kiosk mode. So far, so good. Now I need to get the option to reload the Chromium Page by user input, which will be a couple of meters away, but on a different devic…

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## [How do i set values to a Zigbee subdevice?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-set-values-to-a-zigbee-subdevice/83481)

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**Author:** [@Maximus1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Maximus1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 22:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-set-values-to-a-zigbee-subdevice/83481 "2023-12-06T22:54:22Z")

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Hi, I own a Zigbee/Bluetooth gateway and some temp sensors. I can read the Data and visualize them. Now I got some Zigbee heaters and also can read and visualize the Data. But how can I set the Data? I'm using the "…

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## [Syntax error on startup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-error-on-startup/83477)

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**Author:** [@Indubots](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Indubots)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 21:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-error-on-startup/83477 "2023-12-06T21:42:47Z")

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Hello there people! Im trying to run Node-red in a Raspberry 3B+. I had some problems updating the components but I finally got this versions installed: node v21.4.0 npm 10.2.4 Now, when I try to run it, I get this …

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## [Packaging a flow for distribution](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/packaging-a-flow-for-distribution/83443)

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**Author:** [@HaroldPetersInskipp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaroldPetersInskipp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 21:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/packaging-a-flow-for-distribution/83443 "2023-12-06T21:04:44Z")

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I've been making a game using Node-RED for awhile now and it's getting close to a state where I would like to be able to distribute it to others. Perhaps on Steam if at all possible. In the past I packaged a early versio…

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## [Another Clarification on node.done()](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-clarification-on-node-done/83451)

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**Author:** [@TerryE](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TerryE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 17:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-clarification-on-node-done/83451 "2023-12-06T17:47:30Z")

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I might have added this to the last node.done() topic, but it's been auto-closed. The common clarification of when you need to use node.done() is when you are doing async code within the node. Surely this is a case o…

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## [Is it possible to start new project on same pc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-start-new-project-on-same-pc/83456)

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**Author:** [@Engineer\_M](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Engineer_M)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 15:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-start-new-project-on-same-pc/83456 "2023-12-06T15:08:45Z")

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Hi everyone, sorry is it possible to create more than one projects in node red with dashboards that can be opened independently on same windows pc machine? if yes how?

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## [How to move a complete nodered-project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-move-a-complete-nodered-project/83289)

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**Author:** [@jsail](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jsail)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 14:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-move-a-complete-nodered-project/83289 "2023-12-06T14:35:56Z")

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How to move a complete nodered-project include sqlite DB and credentials to a new server (raspi).

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