# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=206 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 207 --- ## [Bug in editor - defining group boundary](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-in-editor-defining-group-boundary/78797)
**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-in-editor-defining-group-boundary/78797 "2023-05-29T22:43:54Z")
This is in NR 3.0.2 using Safari. I have not checked with other browsers or the 3.1.0 beta. \[{"id":"4032b6dd3562e9db","type":"group","z":"ddfe37039ccf75e0","style":{"stroke":"#999999","stroke-opacity":"1","fill":"non… --- ## [Installation/upgrade node question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-upgrade-node-question/78792)
**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 18:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-upgrade-node-question/78792 "2023-05-29T18:31:48Z")
Noticed some of the nodes have updates available but since a new version of node red is imminent a question or two arises. When I update node red I would think that process also updates all core nodes to the latest level… --- ## [GPIO Node and Inject Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-node-and-inject-node/78791)
**Author:** [@hunterhb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hunterhb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 17:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-node-and-inject-node/78791 "2023-05-29T17:17:28Z")
Hi guys, I'm going crazy. I developed a pool control two years ago. Now I habe two problems. Problem 1: The gpio Node shows in the debug window an 1. In debug window it looks like this: The led node is configu… --- ## [Subflow environment variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-environment-variables/78790)
**Author:** [@Nadhir](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nadhir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 17:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-environment-variables/78790 "2023-05-29T17:16:45Z")
how to pass global variables as a property (ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES ) of a subflow in node red --- ## [Msg.payload undefined while msg : Object is working - help!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-undefined-while-msg-object-is-working-help/78789)
**Author:** [@froogers28](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/froogers28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-undefined-while-msg-object-is-working-help/78789 "2023-05-29T16:44:54Z")
(Node-RED was re-installed yesterday, version 3.0.2, running on a Raspberry Pi 4 4GB) I've got Node-RED hooked up to Rhasspy via a websocket, and I've got it set up to execute a command whenever it receives a response. … --- ## [Salesforce (node-red-contrib-salesforce) Error:Fetch failed:Bad Request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/salesforce-node-red-contrib-salesforce-error-fetch-failed-bad-request/78787)
**Author:** [@grodgers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grodgers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/salesforce-node-red-contrib-salesforce-error-fetch-failed-bad-request/78787 "2023-05-29T15:34:16Z")
Hi, I'm running into what is almost certainly a configuration issue on my side, but I'm not sure how to resolve it. I've searched through the forums and found what appears to be this related issue, but I'm not still not… --- ## [Move Node Red to a new installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/move-node-red-to-a-new-installation/77629)
**Author:** [@good\_mike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/good_mike)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/move-node-red-to-a-new-installation/77629 "2023-05-29T15:15:33Z")
Hi, I would like to move my existing node red application to a newly deployed bullseye debian version (previously strech). Node Red is running as is and I have also imported the flows. What do I have to do now to reinst… --- ## [Connect LoRa gateway with MQTT on Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-lora-gateway-with-mqtt-on-node-red/78764)
**Author:** [@miladmrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/miladmrm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 13:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-lora-gateway-with-mqtt-on-node-red/78764 "2023-05-29T13:14:36Z")
I have 2 smart watches and one LoRa gateway. I want connect them to Node-RED and monitor the watches on Node-RED. I know how use MQTT in Node-RED and how create dashboard in Node-RED with dashboad nodes or uibuilder node… --- ## [Store a value for later](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-a-value-for-later/78782)
**Author:** [@reddater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/reddater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-a-value-for-later/78782 "2023-05-29T12:25:34Z")
Hello, I'm still very inexperienced with NodeRed! I want to store a value of a node (button-state), and when something is turned on later, this stored value should be queried. (sorry for the bad english - google transl… --- ## [Host files in node red which can fetched on GET request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/host-files-in-node-red-which-can-fetched-on-get-request/78751)
**Author:** [@Shariq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shariq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/host-files-in-node-red-which-can-fetched-on-get-request/78751 "2023-05-29T12:09:49Z")
Hello Everyone, I am trying to follow the example in Serve a local file : Node-RED (nodered.org) to host a local file which is present on a different folder(on a different drive) and fetch/download it if GET request is … --- ## [Hide implementation of nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-implementation-of-nodes/78779)
**Author:** [@Erm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-implementation-of-nodes/78779 "2023-05-29T10:15:32Z")
Good morning everyone. I have been trying for days to find a solution to the following question: How can I hide the implementation of the nodes of a flow based on the user who logs in? Example: User1: user User2: ad… --- ## [Changing node configuration using external methods](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-node-configuration-using-external-methods/78380)
**Author:** [@michalC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michalC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 06:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-node-configuration-using-external-methods/78380 "2023-05-29T06:25:40Z")
Hi, In my project I use multiple libraries that have access to external devices through IP address. The problem I got is that every time I need to change to another device that has different IP address I need to change … --- ## [How do I restart Node Red without a Powershell window](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-restart-node-red-without-a-powershell-window/78756)
**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2023 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-restart-node-red-without-a-powershell-window/78756 "2023-05-28T16:25:21Z")
I am on Windows 11, and start Node Red with the task scheduler at startup. This does not open a powershell window, so I cannot stop Node Red with a Ctrl-C or by closing the window. So when I want to restart Node Red, I c… --- ## [Array value transfer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-value-transfer/78735)
**Author:** [@azxo1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/azxo1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2023 14:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-value-transfer/78735 "2023-05-28T14:58:07Z")
Hello everyone! I'm a little stuck. I have the following dynamic array. I would like to pass the value of these one after the other to a variable, which I would pass to the BigExec node. I think the output of this node … --- ## [Deploy takes very long - sometimes as much as 50 mins](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-takes-very-long-sometimes-as-much-as-50-mins/78403)
**Author:** [@SandeepA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SandeepA)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2023 12:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-takes-very-long-sometimes-as-much-as-50-mins/78403 "2023-05-28T12:19:13Z")
Hi, We are facing a very strange issue. In our case any deploy (modified / node level deploy) takes a long (20 to 50 mins). The deploy finishes relatively quick - few mins - but to get back the editor control takes tim… --- ## [KNX to Zigbee and vice versa](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-to-zigbee-and-vice-versa/78755)
**Author:** [@andre78](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andre78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2023 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-to-zigbee-and-vice-versa/78755 "2023-05-28T10:56:46Z")
Hi, I am running Nodered, Homeassistant, Zigbee2MQTT and KNX in my House (all updated to most recent). I have the following nodes installed and working fine: node-red-contrib-home-assistant-websocket node-red-contrib-k… --- ## [Get minutes between current time and 15:00](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-minutes-between-current-time-and-15-00/78731)
**Author:** [@trialnerror](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/trialnerror)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2023 04:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-minutes-between-current-time-and-15-00/78731 "2023-05-28T04:23:56Z")
I'm almost getting this solved by muddling my way through lots of searches, but not quite. I want to get the current time (probably from an Inject) then check how many minutes it is until 15:00. eg. 15:00 - timestamp =… --- ## [Sending Emails on specific dates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-emails-on-specific-dates/78744)
**Author:** [@snowmansmartie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/snowmansmartie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2023 02:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-emails-on-specific-dates/78744 "2023-05-28T02:06:26Z")
Hi guys, I'm very new to Node-Red and using it within Home Assistant. I am wanting to setup an automated Email that gets sent on a specific calculated day every month. I will try and break this down the best I can: E… --- ## [Editor's Node layout/orientation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editors-node-layout-orientation/78727)
**Author:** [@HaroldPetersInskipp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaroldPetersInskipp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 20:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editors-node-layout-orientation/78727 "2023-05-27T20:16:46Z")
I came across the following screenshot and it got me wondering, is there a simple way to actually have only select nodes displayed in the editor in a vertical orientation? I have an idea for a project but this is a bit o… --- ## [Cannot copy msg.payload which is too long](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-copy-msg-payload-which-is-too-long/78385)
**Author:** [@okircali](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/okircali)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-copy-msg-payload-which-is-too-long/78385 "2023-05-27T20:07:07Z")
Hello, When I tried to copy value of the payload object , It can be copied just what is visible on the debug window. Since the value is too much , all of them cannot be seen on the debug window just ... seen in the end … --- ## [Missing (deprecated) iobroker nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-deprecated-iobroker-nodes/78741)
**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-deprecated-iobroker-nodes/78741 "2023-05-27T19:13:12Z")
I have just installed Node Red on iobroker. The install there includes iobroker nodes. I wanted to run Node Red on Windows now, so installed it - but no iobroker nodes. Looking at the forum, there are others with teh sam… --- ## [Rfxcom palette will not install](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rfxcom-palette-will-not-install/78723)
**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 18:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rfxcom-palette-will-not-install/78723 "2023-05-27T18:08:40Z")
After having to wipe my PC, I installed Windows, then iobroker (and Node Red). Now I cannot install the Rfxcom palette. There are errors when looking at the log. It looks as if it wanted Python, so I downloaded that (for… --- ## [Node red bigexec not working long string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-bigexec-not-working-long-string/78718)
**Author:** [@azxo1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/azxo1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-bigexec-not-working-long-string/78718 "2023-05-27T14:00:41Z")
Hello everyone! I would like to ask for your help below. I installed espeak on Rasperry pi 4. Thus, in Node Red, I can read a text payload on the raspberry via BigExec. This works with a shorter text, but no longer with… --- ## [How to set the Mqtt broker username/password by code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-the-mqtt-broker-username-password-by-code/78730)
**Author:** [@magicfire](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/magicfire)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 10:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-the-mqtt-broker-username-password-by-code/78730 "2023-05-27T10:49:42Z")
When using Mqtt node ,we usually set the broker's username and password by typing the value mannully like this: However, now we need to calulate the mqtt username and password each time to link, so how to fill the us… --- ## [Response to client](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/response-to-client/78729)
**Author:** [@murilofernandesbr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/murilofernandesbr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 10:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/response-to-client/78729 "2023-05-27T10:24:15Z")
Hello, not sure if there was already an answer, but i would like to know how to respond to form page. E.G.: when the user click on the form button, after the flow run the user will receive a success message. --- ## [URL goes to a different dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-goes-to-a-different-dashboard/78715)
**Author:** [@stephenn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stephenn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2023 18:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-goes-to-a-different-dashboard/78715 "2023-05-26T18:19:34Z")
I have 5 dashboards on Node Red and setup a shortcut on my phone to the one with the URL ending in 4 (http://xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx:1880/ui/#!/4). A few days ago, that URL started sending me to a different dashboard and now th… --- ## [How do your flows interact with user or cause phone alarm in the night?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-your-flows-interact-with-user-or-cause-phone-alarm-in-the-night/78719)
**Author:** [@AndKe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AndKe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 07:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-your-flows-interact-with-user-or-cause-phone-alarm-in-the-night/78719 "2023-05-27T07:09:56Z")
I have some flows that can be trigged via Telegram Bot commands. The problem is that if I wish an alarm, let's say a water sensor, - then Telegram is quiet at night, I see no option to force an alert sound. How can I s… --- ## [After migration access denied](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/after-migration-access-denied/78670)
**Author:** [@trombose009](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/trombose009)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2023 05:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/after-migration-access-denied/78670 "2023-05-27T05:16:53Z")
Hello, after i moved nodered in docker from one raspberry pi to another there is a problem. node-red is running but I can't change anything. I get a permission denied error. So I need to set permissions somewhere. But … --- ## [Filter node throwing errors when being reset](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-node-throwing-errors-when-being-reset/78641)
**Author:** [@SeRiusRod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SeRiusRod)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2023 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-node-throwing-errors-when-being-reset/78641 "2023-05-26T20:01:32Z")
I have this Filter node that is "filtering" the consumption output from my appliances. It gets the value to filter as a property under payload. And it is configured to distinguish devices by topic. There's another nod… --- ## [NodeRed OpenId based authentication Refresh Token support](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-openid-based-authentication-refresh-token-support/78680)
**Author:** [@DJDev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DJDev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2023 16:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-openid-based-authentication-refresh-token-support/78680 "2023-05-26T16:08:34Z")
Hi, I am using OpenID authentication to secure my NodeRed appllication. Unfortunately NodeRed does currently not support refresh tokens in the authentication flow: Securing Node-RED : Node-RED The acces token has instea… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=205) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=207)