# General

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## [Unified-RED not working - MongooseError](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unified-red-not-working-mongooseerror/81878)

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**Author:** [@aziz.ham](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aziz.ham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unified-red-not-working-mongooseerror/81878 "2023-10-09T15:44:34Z")

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when i open node red give a problem "MongooseError" how to solve it this problem start after I installed Unified-RED Dashboard. i delete the Unified-RED Dashboard folder from node-module folder it start working

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## [Error handling for node-red-contrib-unifi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-handling-for-node-red-contrib-unifi/81885)

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**Author:** [@ddb157](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ddb157)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-handling-for-node-red-contrib-unifi/81885 "2023-10-09T14:08:50Z")

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Thank you for the great node. It has added a ton of functionality for my smart home triggers. Last night, my unifi controller went down and node red was unable to retrieve data. How can I create a trigger when the nod…

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## [Buttons to change Grafana Time Range](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-to-change-grafana-time-range/80924)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 August 2023 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-to-change-grafana-time-range/80924 "2023-08-31T12:37:18Z")

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Hey All, I've got Grafana and Influxdb set up and running. My current graphs show 1 day, 7 days, or whatever. I'd like to be able to access historical data without making a new dashboard in Grafana. I've seen example…

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## [Messages passing through flow Unaffected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-passing-through-flow-unaffected/81874)

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**Author:** [@iainharvey42](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iainharvey42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-passing-through-flow-unaffected/81874 "2023-10-09T08:52:07Z")

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I have a slide potentiometer connected over a network connection, sadly it only gives out a value randomly (though in order...) between 0 and 1000. I want to turn this so it is a linear count from 0 to 100 as integers. I…

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## [Using Array input to a Template node to generate a JSON formatted message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-array-input-to-a-template-node-to-generate-a-json-formatted-message/81836)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 06:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-array-input-to-a-template-node-to-generate-a-json-formatted-message/81836 "2023-10-09T06:42:49Z")

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Hi Community, i am stuck on this. i have a payload in a form of an array of objects i want to feed that into a template node to get a JSON formatted output i am using the {{#paylaod}} & {{/payload}} inside the t…

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## [Can't fetch NR\_NODE\_ID env in template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-fetch-nr-node-id-env-in-template-node/81857)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-fetch-nr-node-id-env-in-template-node/81857 "2023-10-08T17:53:03Z")

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According to the Node-RED documentation you can access the NR\_NODE\_ID in a template node in version 3.0 or higher. I am running 3.1.0 and using the syntax in the documentation I am not able to fetch the env variable \[…

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## [Sqlite UPDATE statement problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-update-statement-problem/81850)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 14:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-update-statement-problem/81850 "2023-10-08T14:13:38Z")

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Hello all. I have problem with UPDATE statement in SQLITE node ... This script in function node follows SELECT : var sel\_song1 = flow.get("song\_select1");// ID autoincrement value for identify var sel\_new1 = flow.get("…

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## [IR Flame sensor for Pilot Flame](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-flame-sensor-for-pilot-flame/81816)

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**Author:** [@HemiJeepster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HemiJeepster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-flame-sensor-for-pilot-flame/81816 "2023-10-08T10:56:30Z")

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I am new to using node-red, but slowly figuring it out. I am trying to set up an IR flame sensor to a pilot flame on a propane fridge with a buzzer that would be activated if the flame goes out. I am running Rpi4 with N…

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## [Pass string to IFTTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-string-to-ifttt/81849)

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**Author:** [@eerke2021](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eerke2021)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-string-to-ifttt/81849 "2023-10-07T20:47:26Z")

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Is there a way to pass a string to IFTTT notifications? I’ve tried node-red-contrib-ifttt but there doesn’t seem to be an option. I can get a notification fine but I’m guessing I need to convert the String to a JSON obj…

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## [Connection problem with palette in Docker node-red container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-problem-with-palette-in-docker-node-red-container/81847)

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**Author:** [@yogy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yogy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-problem-with-palette-in-docker-node-red-container/81847 "2023-10-07T17:24:40Z")

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Setup a clean raspberry4 Installed docker Created a node-red container with docker compose Node-red runs fine in the container Trying to use palette to install some nodes. Get the following error after clicking mana…

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## [Off topic - how do I change the theme here from LIGHT to DARK?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/off-topic-how-do-i-change-the-theme-here-from-light-to-dark/81841)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 07:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/off-topic-how-do-i-change-the-theme-here-from-light-to-dark/81841 "2023-10-07T07:05:05Z")

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(Sorry) I've forgotten how it is done. Someone - please.

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## [Unexpected Node Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unexpected-node-error/81820)

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**Author:** [@pacmanmt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pacmanmt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 07:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unexpected-node-error/81820 "2023-10-07T07:01:26Z")

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Hi all, I am getting the following error into the syslog of the raspi where nodered is running. It is suggested to report the error on github, but before thronging there, I would like to ask here: Oct 05 08:17:34 houst…

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## [Nrlint stopped working?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-stopped-working/81839)

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**Author:** [@HaroldPetersInskipp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaroldPetersInskipp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 22:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-stopped-working/81839 "2023-10-06T22:24:13Z")

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Through my troubleshooting I could not find a solution. I have tried setting it to defaults, rerunning npm install nrlint in the .node-red folder, npx nrlint --init \> .nrlintrc.js and the settings.js file module exports …

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## [Possible Bug - Changing text in Function does not save](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-changing-text-in-function-does-not-save/81824)

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**Author:** [@dhewes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhewes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 18:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-changing-text-in-function-does-not-save/81824 "2023-10-06T18:56:29Z")

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I went into function and changed the text (between quotes). It did not recognize there was a change and did not save. I can reproduce the issue. To get it to save I just inserted a blank line between code.

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## [Why is switch not detecting msg.number is not empty](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-switch-not-detecting-msg-number-is-not-empty/81837)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-switch-not-detecting-msg-number-is-not-empty/81837 "2023-10-06T16:14:07Z")

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Trying to detect presence of msg.number but this little test flow isn't working the way I think it should can someone point out my error please? \[ { "id": "c13f5e288b728ce1", "type": "debug", …

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## [Magnifying Glass Dropdown Help Button not working - OPC UA IIot Nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/magnifying-glass-dropdown-help-button-not-working-opc-ua-iiot-nodes/81835)

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**Author:** [@NickNol](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NickNol)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 15:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/magnifying-glass-dropdown-help-button-not-working-opc-ua-iiot-nodes/81835 "2023-10-06T15:22:03Z")

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Hey Everyone ! :slightly\_smiling\_face: I'm quite new to this Node Red Thing and experienced an annoying ?Bug? in my NodeRed Frontend. I can't use the Dropdown Menu properly to see/check if my inserts are the right w…

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## [Possible enhancement to "Search unused config nodes"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-enhancement-to-search-unused-config-nodes/81832)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 13:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-enhancement-to-search-unused-config-nodes/81832 "2023-10-06T13:31:16Z")

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My Node-red accumulates unused configuration nodes and gives a warning. Clicking the button gives this popup You can click on one of the nodes listed and it takes to to the config sidebar but not in "Show all unus…

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## [UIBUILDER not loading anything from a HTML](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-not-loading-anything-from-a-html/81793)

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**Author:** [@nerevar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nerevar)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 12:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-not-loading-anything-from-a-html/81793 "2023-10-06T12:50:26Z")

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Hi, I've managed to create some weird linux PC crash / chain reboots with this fc block: \[{"id":"ceaa5ed4a9a46894","type":"function","z":"c6fc212c195885df","name":"save to context","func":"/\*\\nconst propertyName = Obje…

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## [Node-RED docker container long startup/deployment time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-docker-container-long-startup-deployment-time/81827)

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**Author:** [@Arbilii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Arbilii)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 12:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-docker-container-long-startup-deployment-time/81827 "2023-10-06T12:27:02Z")

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Hello, my current node-red instance has: 9 flows 6073 nodes 112 groups 98 configuration node 120 subflows The startup time of docker container is 10min. Is there a correlation between the startup time and number of n…

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## [How can I find out \*who\* is publishing a message in MQTT?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-find-out-who-is-publishing-a-message-in-mqtt/81732)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 11:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-find-out-who-is-publishing-a-message-in-mqtt/81732 "2023-10-06T11:12:10Z")

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I have MQTT explorer installed and running. I am getting 3 message being published every..... so often, that are no longer needed. Their TOPICs are STATUS/(device name) They aren't retained and if I delete them, they …

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## [Monthly electricity consumption Bill](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monthly-electricity-consumption-bill/81800)

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**Author:** [@Asif128935](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Asif128935)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monthly-electricity-consumption-bill/81800 "2023-10-06T10:17:48Z")

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I am getting KWH from my meter. Now i want to get monthly consumption electricity bill. Need support please

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## [Temperature into a color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temperature-into-a-color/81810)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 19:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temperature-into-a-color/81810 "2023-10-05T19:38:13Z")

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Hello! Is it possible to convert a temperature into a color? That kind of thing. I hope someone can help me.

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## [Flows not triggering - Home Assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-not-triggering-home-assistant/81808)

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**Author:** [@deano](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-not-triggering-home-assistant/81808 "2023-10-05T20:01:51Z")

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I have a flow created and deployed for the past few months and all has been working fine up to some recent updates to Node-Red in Home Assistant. Now nothing will trigger, is this a known issue or is there something tha…

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## [Does Node-Red subject to EAR and ITAR? ](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-node-red-subject-to-ear-and-itar/81801)

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**Author:** [@BARANGE](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BARANGE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 13:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-node-red-subject-to-ear-and-itar/81801 "2023-10-05T13:37:49Z")

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I am looking for Knowing if Node-Red is subject to EAR (Export Administration Regulations) and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) regarding Export-Control requirements. Do you have informations about that? …

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## [Node red to Haiwell cloud (Using Cbox)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-haiwell-cloud-using-cbox/81739)

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**Author:** [@Asif128935](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Asif128935)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-haiwell-cloud-using-cbox/81739 "2023-10-05T13:28:50Z")

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Is it possible to send parameters from Node red to haiwell cloud (Cbox)? I want to use haiwell scada

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## [Dashboard - Project sharing problems](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-project-sharing-problems/81797)

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**Author:** [@Luca91](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Luca91)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-project-sharing-problems/81797 "2023-10-05T12:11:17Z")

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Hi all, I sent a project containing multiple flows in the form of JSON to a colleague, this project also contained a GUI using node-red-dashboard (3.6.0). Unfortunately once I ran the project the dashboard presented the…

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## [Issue reading Tasmota power sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-reading-tasmota-power-sensor/81781)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-reading-tasmota-power-sensor/81781 "2023-10-05T12:03:27Z")

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Hey All. I'm using the generic tasmota node to receive power consumption data from a CloudFree P2 power plug. However I'm getting an error message On the tasmota console I see the values I'm looking for on the topic …

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## [Convert buffer into string and then json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-buffer-into-string-and-then-json/81774)

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**Author:** [@Romprod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Romprod)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 07:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-buffer-into-string-and-then-json/81774 "2023-10-05T07:33:47Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to use NodeRed to parse data coming into NodeRed via a webhook. When sending a test to NodeRed I get the following as a buffer \[45,45,101,55,100,101,56,56,56,102,45,48,98,51,54,45,52,99,48,50,45,57,100,…

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## [TCP In node read 2 values how to separate into 2 different global variable?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-in-node-read-2-values-how-to-separate-into-2-different-global-variable/81755)

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**Author:** [@Open1333](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Open1333)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 03:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-in-node-read-2-values-how-to-separate-into-2-different-global-variable/81755 "2023-10-05T03:23:12Z")

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Hi, I have a TCP In node is reading 2 values below: "DMM1:0" "DMM2:0" Is it possible to separate them into 2 different global variable?

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## [Deprecated API warning - Can't Identify Source](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deprecated-api-warning-cant-identify-source/81772)

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**Author:** [@at4lkn4drt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/at4lkn4drt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 October 2023 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deprecated-api-warning-cant-identify-source/81772 "2023-10-04T15:45:15Z")

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Greetings... I just updated my Node-Red Addon in Home Assistant to 14.5.0 (Latest update prompt as of 10/2/23). The change log states: "Ships with Node-RED v3.1". I am now getting an error that I can't seem to identif…

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