# General

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## [I want to use modbus-write to receive string data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-want-to-use-modbus-write-to-receive-string-data/83071)

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**Author:** [@suwan.a](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/suwan.a)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2023 09:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-want-to-use-modbus-write-to-receive-string-data/83071 "2023-11-22T09:53:39Z")

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I want to use modbus-write to get data from a previous function. Numeric data can be displayed. But the string data cannot be displayed. What should I do next?

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## [Create Customized Production Report using Omron FINS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-customized-production-report-using-omron-fins/83077)

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**Author:** [@jagades](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jagades)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2023 09:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-customized-production-report-using-omron-fins/83077 "2023-11-22T09:10:04Z")

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Hello, I am searching for ways to create customized reports from Omron PLC. Basically my plan is to use Omron FINS protocol, and I have done work related to creating reports on csv formatted file using Omron RS485, throu…

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## [Data transfer between different flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-transfer-between-different-flow/83074)

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**Author:** [@xpxiong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xpxiong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2023 08:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-transfer-between-different-flow/83074 "2023-11-22T08:15:00Z")

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I'm trying to bring together data from multiple processes in Node-Red into one process. So you need a way to transfer data between the different flows of Node-Red.

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## [Dynamically setting property when merging 2 images](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-setting-property-when-merging-2-images/83042)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 23:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-setting-property-when-merging-2-images/83042 "2023-11-21T23:21:39Z")

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@Steve-Mcl I'm trying to bargraph indicator using your image node I'm wanting to set srch from outside the node config how do I do that as this isn';t working for me \[{"id":"799ae55bf5980e54","type":"inject","z":…

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## [How to connect two exec nodes for a second one to start after first one](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-two-exec-nodes-for-a-second-one-to-start-after-first-one/83066)

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**Author:** [@Demokedes8](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Demokedes8)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-two-exec-nodes-for-a-second-one-to-start-after-first-one/83066 "2023-11-21T17:05:03Z")

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Dear all, I have two exec nodes. I would like the second one to start after the first one finishes successfully. How to connect them? Should I just connect output of the first one with the input of the second one? If th…

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## ["Search flows" returns incomplete results](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-flows-returns-incomplete-results/82801)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 13:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-flows-returns-incomplete-results/82801 "2023-11-21T13:36:56Z")

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I have a ui\_tab called test stuff. There is one group with two ui-charts on the tab If I search flows for "test stuff" it returns the tab but neither the group nor the widgets on it, although their config does includ…

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## [What type of node do I need?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-type-of-node-do-i-need/82955)

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**Author:** [@eerke2021](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eerke2021)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 14:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-type-of-node-do-i-need/82955 "2023-11-21T14:14:16Z")

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I'm fairly new to NR I have an MQTT input in the form: object endpoint: object serial\_number: "a4c138101b95ec05" payload: object temperature: object temperature: 18.209999 I've created a number 'helper' in Home A…

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## [Node-red-contrib-mssql-plus fails to install because of version mismatch?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mssql-plus-fails-to-install-because-of-version-mismatch/83040)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 10:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mssql-plus-fails-to-install-because-of-version-mismatch/83040 "2023-11-21T10:05:19Z")

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Hi, I really need node-red-contrib-mssql-plus because it is a very basic node in most of my flows. But after upgrading Node-Red and all of its basic infrastructure nike NPM and Node.js I cannot re-install this node, al…

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## [UniFi entity from Homeassistant greyed out](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unifi-entity-from-homeassistant-greyed-out/83048)

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**Author:** [@SmartHomeNewbie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SmartHomeNewbie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 09:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unifi-entity-from-homeassistant-greyed-out/83048 "2023-11-21T09:12:56Z")

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Hi all Im using node-red-contrib-home-assistant-websocket to get my UniFi entities from home assistant into node-red, but when i try using "event state" the entities "device\_tracker.xxxxx" i want to use is greyed out, w…

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## [Passing string from Rockwell Compactlogix PLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-string-from-rockwell-compactlogix-plc/83021)

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**Author:** [@bachphi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bachphi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2023 00:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-string-from-rockwell-compactlogix-plc/83021 "2023-11-21T00:26:33Z")

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I am using node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip. There is no string type nor SINT array. It appeared that there were 2 nodes that can do the string: node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip-strings-mfgx and node-red-contrib-rock…

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## [Node red values to html page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-values-to-html-page/83028)

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**Author:** [@Senthil567](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Senthil567)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-values-to-html-page/83028 "2023-11-20T17:56:58Z")

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HI friends , I am trying to dispaly node red values directly in apache webserver html pages running parallel with node red can any one help with sample flows, M.Senthil Kumar

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## [Dynamic trigger](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-trigger/83035)

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**Author:** [@kroonp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kroonp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 14:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-trigger/83035 "2023-11-20T14:52:58Z")

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Dear people, I have a input\_number node. With a slider i set the value to 12. Ik want to set this value in the trigger node so that the trigger node fires off after 12 minutes. Can anyone tell me how can I get this do…

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## [Failed Ip address](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-ip-address/82437)

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**Author:** [@Marv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 October 2023 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-ip-address/82437 "2023-10-29T11:24:38Z")

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I have my Computer connected to ethernet - But as soon as I tipe in the Ip Address :1880 it wont open-it says connection refused anyone idea?

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## [HTTP post\_ node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-node/83029)

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**Author:** [@Industry40](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Industry40)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-node/83029 "2023-11-20T12:46:38Z")

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Hello, Quite new to node red. I would like to know if its possible to make http request to post commands from a client server to host. This is something I want to post from external client to server. Do someone have …

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## [Error after deploying a project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-after-deploying-a-project/83017)

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**Author:** [@ebolisa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebolisa)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 11:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-after-deploying-a-project/83017 "2023-11-20T11:00:40Z")

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Hi, I get the error shown in the image only once and at start of the project. What could cause it? TIA

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## [Ubuntu start problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubuntu-start-problem/83022)

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**Author:** [@MA.ING](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MA.ING)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 09:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubuntu-start-problem/83022 "2023-11-20T09:29:40Z")

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Hi, I was trying to write data in usb with node red and IOT, finally i get it but when power off the IOT and repower on the usb has to be mounted manually, searching the solution i have a mistake and i modify “/etc /fst…

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## [Iot usb write problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iot-usb-write-problem/82917)

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**Author:** [@MA.ING](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MA.ING)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 08:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iot-usb-write-problem/82917 "2023-11-20T08:08:22Z")

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Hi, Im trying to write a csv in a usb at IOT2050, i mount the usb and try to send the csv with csv node and write file node but i get this error all time: "failed to append to file: Error: EACCES: permission denied, op…

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## [Node red flow OPC-UA to SAP Hana](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flow-opc-ua-to-sap-hana/82931)

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**Author:** [@Stoffelke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stoffelke)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 07:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flow-opc-ua-to-sap-hana/82931 "2023-11-20T07:31:27Z")

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Hi, We have a PLC with OPC-UA and it needs to send data to SAP Hana. I was thinking if Node-Red can handle this ? I know there is by default an OPC-UA connector but is anyone connecting with SAP Hana ? Thanks

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## [Assistance getting correct data sent to influxdb](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/assistance-getting-correct-data-sent-to-influxdb/83011)

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**Author:** [@Automata](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Automata)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 07:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/assistance-getting-correct-data-sent-to-influxdb/83011 "2023-11-20T07:12:23Z")

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Good morning all, looking for some assistance. ive managed to set my global variables, though incorrectly. i dont want the thermostat itself to send info to influx, but rather the data BEFORE it get to the stat, so ive e…

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## [Switching to node-red on Raspberry pi 3B from a Python 3 script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switching-to-node-red-on-raspberry-pi-3b-from-a-python-3-script/82997)

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**Author:** [@richard8901](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richard8901)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2023 00:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switching-to-node-red-on-raspberry-pi-3b-from-a-python-3-script/82997 "2023-11-20T00:32:09Z")

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I now have Node Red v3.1.0 up and running on my Raspberry Pi running 64bit Bookworm I had a script running in Python that would turn three sets of lights on and off continuously when and if the Alarm in the house went o…

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## [Link in the stats node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-in-the-stats-node/83015)

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**Author:** [@Panda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Panda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 22:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-in-the-stats-node/83015 "2023-11-19T22:04:15Z")

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Hey it's me again🙈 I'm trying to put a link in the stats node. But working with the change node and doing this "\< hef="{{msg.link}}" target="\_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"\>{{msg.payload}}\</"a" \>" doesn't work, is …

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## [MCU plugin tooling works from a shell, but not from the plugin sidebar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mcu-plugin-tooling-works-from-a-shell-but-not-from-the-plugin-sidebar/82457)

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**Author:** [@shrickus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shrickus)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 22:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mcu-plugin-tooling-works-from-a-shell-but-not-from-the-plugin-sidebar/82457 "2023-11-19T22:00:07Z")

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I have been following along with great interest as @phoddie and @ralphwetzel develop bridges between Node-RED flows and MCU programming -- one of the most exciting new areas for me to extend my smart-home skills. As som…

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## [Ical config impossible to remove](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ical-config-impossible-to-remove/83000)

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**Author:** [@JFLOG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JFLOG)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 18:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ical-config-impossible-to-remove/83000 "2023-11-19T18:17:35Z")

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Hello, I try to work with node-red-contrib-ical-events to get information from a schedule but for the time being it does not work on my side. I would like to remove the palette from node red but i've got the informati…

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## [Write json files to another computer on the network](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-json-files-to-another-computer-on-the-network/82986)

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**Author:** [@Linhey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Linhey)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-json-files-to-another-computer-on-the-network/82986 "2023-11-19T14:49:26Z")

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I want to be able to write a JSON file to another computer internally on my network, but however I construct the file path in the write node I cannot get access. I suppose this is an issue with authorization, but surel…

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## [How to delete data from influxdb2 with node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-delete-data-from-influxdb2-with-node-red/83007)

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**Author:** [@88bit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/88bit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-delete-data-from-influxdb2-with-node-red/83007 "2023-11-19T11:56:02Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to delete records from a influxdb and I can’t find anything about this anywhere. I have found some possibilities using the http API but I have no idea how to implement this in Node Red. Any help would…

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## [Does anybody know the correct command line for sshpass to SSH in, start a script and log out again?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-anybody-know-the-correct-command-line-for-sshpass-to-ssh-in-start-a-script-and-log-out-again/82974)

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**Author:** [@Mastiff](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mastiff)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 09:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-anybody-know-the-correct-command-line-for-sshpass-to-ssh-in-start-a-script-and-log-out-again/82974 "2023-11-19T09:52:12Z")

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I want to run the script sikkerhetskopiering.sh that copies the data from Node-RED, Home Assistant and a few other things, from an exec node (impossible directly because I have Node-RED in a Docker container, and I want …

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## [Tado are changing their authentication. Help needed please](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-are-changing-their-authentication-help-needed-please/82991)

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**Author:** [@bobbles](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bobbles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2023 00:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-are-changing-their-authentication-help-needed-please/82991 "2023-11-19T00:26:20Z")

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I am using the node "node-red-contrib-tado-client" that is owned by mattdavis90. I have received the following email from Tado that says the following. We have noticed that you are using the unofficial tado° REST API w…

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## [\[FR / PR\] Click on id in debug panel highlights node or flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-pr-click-on-id-in-debug-panel-highlights-node-or-flow/82988)

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**Author:** [@ralphwetzel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ralphwetzel)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2023 21:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-pr-click-on-id-in-debug-panel-highlights-node-or-flow/82988 "2023-11-18T21:51:35Z")

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Quite regularly I find myself putting the id of a node or flow in a msg for debugging. To find this node / flow in my editor, I'm then copying this id & enter it in the search box. Works - but is a bit inconvenient. I'm…

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## [Digits in the Gauge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/digits-in-the-gauge/82996)

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**Author:** [@Panda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Panda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2023 21:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/digits-in-the-gauge/82996 "2023-11-18T21:32:34Z")

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Hey guys, is it possible to change the digits in the gauge. I want to see something like 23.68, but I only get 23.7. I tried msg.precision = 4 but this didn't change anything.

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## [esp32-Tasmota-nodered-influx](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp32-tasmota-nodered-influx/82932)

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**Author:** [@eli5](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eli5)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2023 21:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp32-tasmota-nodered-influx/82932 "2023-11-18T21:05:55Z")

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Hey there, i have a esp32 with a DHT22 Sensor on it and let it send via mosquito in my node-red installation. Everything works fine so far. Now I try to keep that data to visualise it via Grafana. I want to store it in…

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