# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=172 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 173 --- ## [Variables seem linked somehow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variables-seem-linked-somehow/81747)
**Author:** [@BrallanH2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BrallanH2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 15:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variables-seem-linked-somehow/81747 "2023-10-04T15:30:58Z")
What I'm trying to do is: Display a list (array of strings) of Downtime reasons. User (via dashboard) selects the list using a dropdown User selects which member to edit using a dropdown User can update a list member u… --- ## [Whatsapp-cmb account node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/whatsapp-cmb-account-node/81768)
**Author:** [@robertobuti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/robertobuti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 13:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/whatsapp-cmb-account-node/81768 "2023-10-04T13:39:08Z")
Hello, i'm using this node and it's fine, author Daniel doing a great job for this (thanks for this), it works perfectly as proponed. if you dont'know it see here or from node-red palette manager: https://github.com/P… --- ## [Global variable to CSV file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-variable-to-csv-file/81740)
**Author:** [@robertobuti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/robertobuti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 13:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-variable-to-csv-file/81740 "2023-10-04T13:03:48Z")
Hello, i'm begginer on node-red , i do many thing using forum & tutorial, however some thing like this seem not so friendly for dummies... My goal is get the status & value of some nodes in the flow and save them in … --- ## [Node-red-contrib-tensorflow could not install](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-tensorflow-could-not-install/81766)
**Author:** [@thahamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thahamp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-tensorflow-could-not-install/81766 "2023-10-04T12:51:55Z")
ANybody can help. node-red-contrib-tensorflow could not install. Below errors are coming. I have installed python 3.10 and windows builder tool also. ----------------------------------------------------------- 2023-10-… --- ## [Appearance of Node connect](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/appearance-of-node-connect/81754)
**Author:** [@Khk2000](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Khk2000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 11:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/appearance-of-node-connect/81754 "2023-10-04T11:58:38Z")
I was exploring node-red and was wondering if there is a way to change the color of connection only between two specific nodes(can be custom nodes/normal nodes) --- ## [Spreadsheet as database?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spreadsheet-as-database/81760)
**Author:** [@AndreiT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AndreiT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 11:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spreadsheet-as-database/81760 "2023-10-04T11:27:58Z")
Hello guys. I'm working on a tool for booking for using some local assets at work (special hardware tools, scroll saw, battery drill, etc) and because I'm kind a noob at programming in general and NR also, I'm not sure … --- ## [\[Solved\] Adding sidebar tab for a custom node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-adding-sidebar-tab-for-a-custom-node/4577)
**Author:** [@malinthasa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malinthasa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 11:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-adding-sidebar-tab-for-a-custom-node/4577 "2023-10-04T11:09:20Z")
Hi, I am developing a custom node (result node) which need to show a tab in the sidebar. I tried to add a tab in sidebar by looking at how debug node does that but I cannot see the expected tab among the list of tags. I… --- ## [OpenID Authentication ERROR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openid-authentication-error/81764)
**Author:** [@vikbhas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vikbhas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 09:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openid-authentication-error/81764 "2023-10-04T09:28:51Z")
I have deployed my nodered application in azure and lets say website URL is yyyy .I have used Open ID for authentication. When used separately with redirection to xxxx for login, it is working properly. But when nodered … --- ## [Azure Blob storage with SAS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/azure-blob-storage-with-sas/81758)
**Author:** [@GoEasyOnMe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GoEasyOnMe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 07:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/azure-blob-storage-with-sas/81758 "2023-10-04T07:46:09Z")
Trying to send data to a blob storage in Azure. Can be done with many different nodes using the account key. However I don't own the Azure account and have been given an SAS Url to get an access token for the blob storag… --- ## [Python Socket library TCP client to Node-Red TCP Server Node not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/python-socket-library-tcp-client-to-node-red-tcp-server-node-not-working/81714)
**Author:** [@Open1333](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Open1333)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 06:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/python-socket-library-tcp-client-to-node-red-tcp-server-node-not-working/81714 "2023-10-04T06:51:50Z")
Hi, I am trying to send Python TCP client message to Node-Red TCP Server Node. I am using Python Socket library. But however i am not able to receive the message in my Node-Red TCP in Server Node. I am able to receiv… --- ## [Network interface not exposed on Node red Integration on HA OS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/network-interface-not-exposed-on-node-red-integration-on-ha-os/81737)
**Author:** [@aphilgr1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aphilgr1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 18:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/network-interface-not-exposed-on-node-red-integration-on-ha-os/81737 "2023-10-03T18:11:23Z")
I am using HA OS on Proxmox VM. Trying to configure Bitpool Bacnet Gateway Node integration, but my eth interface is not exposed. There is a drop-down list to select and it should be something like this but it is like… --- ## [Home Assistant - Reolink Doorbell rich notification - Snapshot with timestamp + external link](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-assistant-reolink-doorbell-rich-notification-snapshot-with-timestamp-external-link/80997)
**Author:** [@Merwenus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Merwenus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-assistant-reolink-doorbell-rich-notification-snapshot-with-timestamp-external-link/80997 "2023-10-03T16:39:58Z")
Hello, I have a Reolink Wifi Doorbell, works fine but the rich notification has a cloud platform fee. So I decided to look for a solution and found one, but it has a flaw. Internet decided to cache the image, that me… --- ## [Visual Unit Tests](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/visual-unit-tests/80478)
**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 14:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/visual-unit-tests/80478 "2023-10-03T14:04:04Z")
Hi There! I have a dream, that one day unit tests could be created visually in Node-RED, something like the following image: Each node would have an extra 'plus in circle' marker that is grey. Clicking on the marker… --- ## [How to store the logs in text file in node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-store-the-logs-in-text-file-in-node-red/81624)
**Author:** [@amar123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amar123)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 10:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-store-the-logs-in-text-file-in-node-red/81624 "2023-10-03T10:42:36Z")
I need to store the node.warn and node.error in a txt file. what setting i need to do in setting.js file in .node-red directory ?? Any help is appreciated . thank you. --- ## [Where does the node red log go to](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-does-the-node-red-log-go-to/81721)
**Author:** [@khfischbach](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/khfischbach)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 10:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-does-the-node-red-log-go-to/81721 "2023-10-03T10:25:19Z")
I have managed to install node red on a ubuntu server and start it via systemd. Where does the log go to and how can I set the file the log shall go to. In specific I am looking for all logs on access attempts. --- ## [ERR\_DLOPEN\_FAILED shows under node in palette manager](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/err-dlopen-failed-shows-under-node-in-palette-manager/81741)
**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 09:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/err-dlopen-failed-shows-under-node-in-palette-manager/81741 "2023-10-03T09:22:39Z")
I seem to be excellent at breaking things; Tried to install a few different SSH clients for Node-RED, most of them gave errors / didn't work in some way. One had a github issue open with an instruction to rename the nod… --- ## [Node-RED auto layouting using elkjs & dagre](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-auto-layouting-using-elkjs-dagre/81052)
**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 09:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-auto-layouting-using-elkjs-dagre/81052 "2023-10-03T09:12:55Z")
Hi There! Following up on a long discussion and a previous discussion and also the pull request, I've come up with a flow that demonstrates various approaches to auto layout. To use the flow, you must install the intros… --- ## [Looking for references](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-references/81719)
**Author:** [@Traktor7](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Traktor7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 08:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-references/81719 "2023-10-03T08:35:02Z")
We're currently developing a fleet management system, consisting of two main components: a backend software and a device installed in the target vehicle, which runs on Linux. This device gathers data from the vehicle's s… --- ## [Flow variable problème](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-variable-probleme/81725)
**Author:** [@aziz.ham](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aziz.ham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 07:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-variable-probleme/81725 "2023-10-03T07:48:07Z")
hi everyone i have a problem in the function node here i don't why when i run the code work well but here the code return me msg.topic=" no ............ " and msg4.enabled = true its impossible i don't now the p… --- ## [Screenshot of Dashboard headless mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/screenshot-of-dashboard-headless-mode/17738)
**Author:** [@stefanp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefanp)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 23:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/screenshot-of-dashboard-headless-mode/17738 "2023-10-02T23:44:16Z")
Hi guy, I am trying to take a screenshot in headless mode of the dashboard but till now I had no success. I can take screenshots of webpages without any problems. but when it comes to taking a screenshot of the dashboa… --- ## [How to add Projects in node red embeddig](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-projects-in-node-red-embeddig/81709)
**Author:** [@luizcarlospedrosogom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luizcarlospedrosogom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 19:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-projects-in-node-red-embeddig/81709 "2023-10-02T19:46:00Z")
using the code this page Embedding into an existing app : Node-RED but error 404 in /red/projects help me --- ## [Mqtt server online](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-server-online/81036)
**Author:** [@issambfs1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/issambfs1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 19:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-server-online/81036 "2023-10-02T19:02:11Z")
hi i wanna to send msg via mqtt on pi to win 10 mqtt using node-red online "via internet" . how can i do that should i creat a server of mqtt or is there any other easy option . and thinks --- ## [Curl POST command returns a 404 but 'http request' POST returns a 200](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/curl-post-command-returns-a-404-but-http-request-post-returns-a-200/81727)
**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/curl-post-command-returns-a-404-but-http-request-post-returns-a-200/81727 "2023-10-02T17:56:43Z")
BACKGROUND: I'm playing with ticktickDB (a time series database) which I have installed and running on a PI 2 model B (I've documented the install process but not posted it yet) and tying to get it to work with NR. Wh… --- ## [HTTP POST & flow variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-flow-variables/81723)
**Author:** [@RhydonMe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RhydonMe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 16:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-flow-variables/81723 "2023-10-02T16:04:41Z")
Hi - I am trying to use a flow variable in a Node Red - Function that will send the data as a payload to a POST Http request. I am querying one API and then saving the values for key data to flow variables, then using … --- ## [Node-red dropping connection to external services extremely often](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dropping-connection-to-external-services-extremely-often/81717)
**Author:** [@dclear](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dclear)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 14:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dropping-connection-to-external-services-extremely-often/81717 "2023-10-02T14:51:10Z")
Suddenly Node-Red is dropping connections to MQTT brokers and an IMAP server extremely often, like once every 10 seconds or so. It's been rock solid for a couple of years prior to this. I thought it must be the internet… --- ## [Implications of large objects in flow/global variables?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/implications-of-large-objects-in-flow-global-variables/81710)
**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 14:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/implications-of-large-objects-in-flow-global-variables/81710 "2023-10-02T14:07:07Z")
I am working on a project where I receive data from an external database and I store these in various global/local variables - as I don't want to bombard the database with requests I pull it every x minutes/hours dependi… --- ## [Http post for Webhook cause Node red restart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-for-webhook-cause-node-red-restart/81716)
**Author:** [@rexsheng](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rexsheng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 10:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-for-webhook-cause-node-red-restart/81716 "2023-10-02T10:01:59Z")
Thanks in advance for every helps. My Node Red running on Synology docker container. And I use revers proxy function on Synology to access by sub domain. And Node Red is Https enabled using Let's encrypt. I use Http … --- ## [Using environment variables (or other ways) to link values in settings of configuration nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-environment-variables-or-other-ways-to-link-values-in-settings-of-configuration-nodes/81671)
**Author:** [@Theodorska](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Theodorska)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 05:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-environment-variables-or-other-ways-to-link-values-in-settings-of-configuration-nodes/81671 "2023-10-02T05:43:23Z")
Hello, I have developed a project that i will push out to multiple external devices. I am using an mqtt sparkplug node and i want to have a unique id (Sparkplug Name) for every device. Therefore I have been looking into… --- ## [Regurgitated message ID's when using Download FTP node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/regurgitated-message-ids-when-using-download-ftp-node/81694)
**Author:** [@GregHNZ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GregHNZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2023 19:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/regurgitated-message-ids-when-using-download-ftp-node/81694 "2023-10-01T19:44:12Z")
When downloding files from an FTP site using node-red-contrib-ftp-download (node) - Node-RED node The 1st time it is run I get a meaasge, the 2nd time it runs I get 2 messsges, a repeat of the 1st one and a new one for t… --- ## [Pass URL from fucntion to call service data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-url-from-fucntion-to-call-service-data/81697)
**Author:** [@timknowlden](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/timknowlden)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2023 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-url-from-fucntion-to-call-service-data/81697 "2023-10-01T15:45:11Z")
Help with passing URL into notification Hi, I am trying to pass a url into an actionable notification that is to take doorbell press as a trigger to check for doubletake if there is a facial match, send the snapshot in… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=171) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=173)