# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=183 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 184 --- ## [Cant install node-red-contrib-serial-modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-serial-modbus/80767)
**Author:** [@localhost0816](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/localhost0816)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 15:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-serial-modbus/80767 "2023-08-26T15:18:02Z")
Hello, I try to install 'node-red-contrib-serial-modbus' within the official docker image on a rpi 4b and get the following error messages. I've also read the other topics for this node but this didn't solved my problem… --- ## [InfluxdB out node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-out-node/80826)
**Author:** [@CJ10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CJ10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-out-node/80826 "2023-08-26T15:13:52Z")
Does anybody know how to pass a payload, topic or flow variable into the InfluxDB Out node, as the measurement name/field? Usually {{payload}} or {{msg.topic}} works in order to insert the payload/topic into another nod… --- ## [Bulk Insert into MSSQL-Plus Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bulk-insert-into-mssql-plus-node/80777)
**Author:** [@KAMERONSWENSON](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KAMERONSWENSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 14:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bulk-insert-into-mssql-plus-node/80777 "2023-08-26T14:48:24Z")
Hello Everyone, I am trying to perform a bulk insert into MSSQL-Plus Node that way I only run 1 connection rather than 100's. I have 100's of possible inserts each containing multiple values so I kept on getting ECONN e… --- ## [Create .csv file Without Using Date](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-csv-file-without-using-date/80821)
**Author:** [@ganeshiac](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ganeshiac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 11:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-csv-file-without-using-date/80821 "2023-08-26T11:30:23Z")
Good Evening, Previously, I have logged .csv file for below format at present I will change flow, creating next day new file based on my request (I mean Boolean variable for ex. If Bool. Var = True (or) and then create … --- ## [Login page with edit text and submit button, than pop-up login chrome or firefox extension](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/login-page-with-edit-text-and-submit-button-than-pop-up-login-chrome-or-firefox-extension/80818)
**Author:** [@halukmy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/halukmy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/login-page-with-edit-text-and-submit-button-than-pop-up-login-chrome-or-firefox-extension/80818 "2023-08-26T09:23:08Z")
can we add login page with logo to enter /UI dashboard rather than chrom popup? --- ## [Node-red editor interface doesn't load](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-editor-interface-doesnt-load/80696)
**Author:** [@zazab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zazab)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 07:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-editor-interface-doesnt-load/80696 "2023-08-26T07:46:35Z")
Hi, I hope I'll find help here, I'm a beginner in node red, and new comer on the forum, my server encountered a problem since a time, when I start the server in command line, it's giving me the link http://127.0.0.1:18… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-netatmo 0.3.0: Error: Authenticate error: unauthorized\_client](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-netatmo-0-3-0-error-authenticate-error-unauthorized-client/79952)
**Author:** [@stefan24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefan24)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2023 07:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-netatmo-0-3-0-error-authenticate-error-unauthorized-client/79952 "2023-08-26T07:09:25Z")
This node does not work for some days now. It produces this error: Error: Authenticate error: unauthorized\_client This issue is already discussed in Error: Authenticate error: unauthorized\_client · Issue #28 · ssadams1… --- ## [Attaching a local document on email](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attaching-a-local-document-on-email/80803)
**Author:** [@sbernabe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sbernabe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 19:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attaching-a-local-document-on-email/80803 "2023-08-25T19:49:13Z")
This is my code for a function node that sends an email, nowadays it's showing a table on the email. but this information is the same of a local document. The path of my document is D:\\POSTMAN\\202211300701Energia.csv so … --- ## [CPU load unexpectedly high after update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cpu-load-unexpectedly-high-after-update/80798)
**Author:** [@Becker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Becker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 16:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cpu-load-unexpectedly-high-after-update/80798 "2023-08-25T16:54:43Z")
Hi, today I´ve updated my RPi4, RPi2 (friend), Ubuntu VM. On both Pi the CPU load is now unexpectedly high from Node-Red. before, the load always stays at the red line: at my friends Pi: we have nothing changed… --- ## [Losing connection to homeassistant?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/losing-connection-to-homeassistant/80794)
**Author:** [@bplatypus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bplatypus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/losing-connection-to-homeassistant/80794 "2023-08-25T16:47:05Z")
Hi! I recently updated to the latest version 3.0.2 and from then (but not sure because I moved and didn't use node-red the last 3 months), I have connection(?) issues with HA (homeassistant). I'm running node-red (and … --- ## [Befehl per spracheingabe Alexa an nodered senden](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/befehl-per-spracheingabe-alexa-an-nodered-senden/80523)
**Author:** [@einfach112](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/einfach112)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 15:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/befehl-per-spracheingabe-alexa-an-nodered-senden/80523 "2023-08-25T15:25:37Z")
Hallo zusammen, aktuell habe ich alle smarthomegeräte mit alexa verbunden. Zudem Node-Red mit Alexa. Wenn ich also einen Button in meinem Dashboard drücke wird eine Nachricht an Alexa gesendet und dann somit gesteuert.… --- ## [Survey on a New User Management Application for Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/survey-on-a-new-user-management-application-for-node-red/80554)
**Author:** [@jtalbourdet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jtalbourdet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/survey-on-a-new-user-management-application-for-node-red/80554 "2023-08-25T12:11:58Z")
Dear Node-RED Community Members, I hope you’re all doing well! I would like to seek your opinions on an idea I’ve been exploring, which could bring benefits to our community. I’m currently working on developing a new a… --- ## [Comparing dates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comparing-dates/80735)
**Author:** [@mugur09](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mugur09)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 08:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comparing-dates/80735 "2023-08-25T08:23:37Z")
Hello! I'm struggling with comparing dates. I would like a function or a node that checks today's date and compares it with a list of dates that i provide. If it matches, an output should go true. This is my pattern : … --- ## [Flow stopped due to missing Node types... Stripe-config](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types-stripe-config/80785)
**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 23:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types-stripe-config/80785 "2023-08-24T23:13:56Z")
Trying to deploy node-red-contrib-stripe and I am getting a MODULE\_NOT\_FOUND error. I add the stripe node and place the stripe test key in the Edit Stripe Node Config (stripe-config) but I keep getting the error. It a… --- ## [Cannot set global variable to 0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-set-global-variable-to-0/80737)
**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 20:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-set-global-variable-to-0/80737 "2023-08-24T20:44:58Z")
I am using a global variable to track my EV charge. At midnight, I am resetting it to 0 by using a change node, set global.evcharge to the value of 0. I am also using this variable to display in my dashboard. When I did … --- ## [Dereferencing map type](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dereferencing-map-type/80780)
**Author:** [@dth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 20:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dereferencing-map-type/80780 "2023-08-24T20:02:52Z")
I am using a node (from node-red-aircon-rac-wf) that returns a payload of type "map". Not "object". To my great surprise it seems that I cannot reference a property in this object/map (in a Change node) with either msg.… --- ## [Possible to install from palette manger using SSL/TLS?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-install-from-palette-manger-using-ssl-tls/80779)
**Author:** [@JohnnyPicnic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JohnnyPicnic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-install-from-palette-manger-using-ssl-tls/80779 "2023-08-24T17:38:59Z")
I have a self signed certificate. Is it possible to configure the palette manager to use it like the http request node "Enable SSL/TLS connection"? --- ## [Where does node red store flow.set data?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-does-node-red-store-flow-set-data/80758)
**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 17:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-does-node-red-store-flow-set-data/80758 "2023-08-24T17:18:46Z")
Trying to troubleshoot a problem and I can't find anything that tells me where in a Pi system that the file is that stores the data when you do a flow.set command. Someone please help. Thanks --- ## [Change Flow File Path](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-flow-file-path/80774)
**Author:** [@LucasPeluso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucasPeluso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 14:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-flow-file-path/80774 "2023-08-24T14:52:46Z")
Hi, I need to change the flow file path. I don´t Know how to do it. any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lucas --- ## [ESP32-Cam AND Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp32-cam-and-node-red/80743)
**Author:** [@Fzp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fzp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 09:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp32-cam-and-node-red/80743 "2023-08-24T09:58:23Z")
My ESP32 - CAM to generate video address is: http://192.168.137.237/mjpeg, what should I obtained and displayed in the Node - red. I've been trying for a long time and I still don't understand. I'd appreciate it if a pro… --- ## [Launch Node-Red dashboard from React application](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launch-node-red-dashboard-from-react-application/80703)
**Author:** [@Pioneerj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pioneerj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 09:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launch-node-red-dashboard-from-react-application/80703 "2023-08-24T09:49:26Z")
Hello All, I am having a react app (frontend) and nodejs (backend) In my existing UI, I want to give a button and when user click that button I want to launch node-red dashboard. I am following this guide: https://no… --- ## [Http in nodes stop responding](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-in-nodes-stop-responding/80754)
**Author:** [@sillypirate](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sillypirate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 19:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-in-nodes-stop-responding/80754 "2023-08-23T19:57:06Z")
I have had a few cases now where my "http in" nodes stop responding and will return a 400 saying something long the lines of "Cannot GET /some/endpoint". However, if I copy and paste the unresponsive node, and then delet… --- ## [Usinge http-request for REST API - cURL works, http-request \> error 400](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usinge-http-request-for-rest-api-curl-works-http-request-error-400/80738)
**Author:** [@Bond246](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bond246)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 12:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usinge-http-request-for-rest-api-curl-works-http-request-error-400/80738 "2023-08-23T12:24:38Z")
Hello everyone, i try to build an application that speaks to an REST-API of another server. Most of the commands work but there is one command that seems to do something different. So in curl i can do this: curl --di… --- ## [Sensor data turned into null value after function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sensor-data-turned-into-null-value-after-function-node/80719)
**Author:** [@mstk\_olsen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mstk_olsen)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sensor-data-turned-into-null-value-after-function-node/80719 "2023-08-23T11:56:42Z")
Hi everyone, I'm developing a smart weather monitoring system which I mainly use Arduino Uno microcontroller, DHT11 for collecting temperature and humidity, BMP180 for pressure and altitude, and LDR sensor for light leve… --- ## [HOSED. I don't know where to start. Node-red not working / crashing etc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosed-i-dont-know-where-to-start-node-red-not-working-crashing-etc/80741)
**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosed-i-dont-know-where-to-start-node-red-not-working-crashing-etc/80741 "2023-08-23T10:48:46Z")
I successfully managed to HOSE my platform. Initially I seen some mongodb errors flood my debug once in Node-red... then it would lose connection. I don't know where to begin... I have the console output. I suspect it… --- ## [Remove the key part from a JSON string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remove-the-key-part-from-a-json-string/80732)
**Author:** [@Marshy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marshy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remove-the-key-part-from-a-json-string/80732 "2023-08-23T10:37:23Z")
Hi Everyone, I'm new to Node Red and I'm trying to use it to read out around 30 rows of data from an SQL server database and import that data into a google sheet. I'm stuck on converting the JSON string I'm getting fro… --- ## [Error Editing in dashboard layout editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-editing-in-dashboard-layout-editor/80687)
**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-editing-in-dashboard-layout-editor/80687 "2023-08-23T10:11:42Z")
I really hop someone can help me here. I have tryed every thing. Deletet cookies etc. Rebootet server. nomatter what i can not edit the dashboard anymore. Earlyer i could try a nother pc but now NOTHING helps. Why is t… --- ## [How do I suppress standard Alexa responses to hear custom responses](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-suppress-standard-alexa-responses-to-hear-custom-responses/80706)
**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 09:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-suppress-standard-alexa-responses-to-hear-custom-responses/80706 "2023-08-23T09:22:47Z")
I use the Alexa nodes to query my home automation system and it works quite well, but in this case no matter how I word the question I always get some standard response rather than just my custom response. In my flow, e… --- ## [Node-RED goes into error following a restart. (Using pm2)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-goes-into-error-following-a-restart-using-pm2/80721)
**Author:** [@janickbergeron](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janickbergeron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2023 19:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-goes-into-error-following-a-restart-using-pm2/80721 "2023-08-22T19:20:40Z")
Hi all, I had a functioning Node-RED app running on a linux server. I was working on another app on the same server that required the installation of "node-fetch". Following the installation of "node-fetch", I restarted … --- ## [Amazon SMS text message sending](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/amazon-sms-text-message-sending/80717)
**Author:** [@holmesjohnnyh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/holmesjohnnyh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2023 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/amazon-sms-text-message-sending/80717 "2023-08-22T17:41:36Z")
Currently I use a simple python script to send an sms message to my mobile from my amazon aws account. I would like to be able to do this with either a dedicated node or a function node. I am not really sure how to go ab… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=182) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=184)