# General

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## [Safari doesn't show every setting in property Editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/safari-doesnt-show-every-setting-in-property-editor/77463)

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**Author:** [@FloRu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FloRu)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 23:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/safari-doesnt-show-every-setting-in-property-editor/77463 "2023-05-22T23:20:24Z")

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Hi! I wonder if someone else sees this problem: When I open up the properties of any nodes, Safari doesn't show every settings that I set up before. Looks like this. The first time I open up the properties: and th…

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## [Cannot Install Email Node on Node Red V2.2.2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-email-node-on-node-red-v2-2-2/78614)

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**Author:** [@HectorColon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HectorColon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 20:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-email-node-on-node-red-v2-2-2/78614 "2023-05-22T20:38:40Z")

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Hi, I had to upgrade my node red due to a PLC crash, but now that i have version 2.2.2, i cant seem to install the email node back into it. Any suggestions?

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## [Geofence filter nodes: how to work with non-matches?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/geofence-filter-nodes-how-to-work-with-non-matches/78273)

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**Author:** [@yesdred](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yesdred)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 19:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/geofence-filter-nodes-how-to-work-with-non-matches/78273 "2023-05-22T19:24:11Z")

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In my flow I work with payloads containing geo-coordinates and about 40 nodes representing geofences. Each payload passes through all fence filter nodes (in parallel). When the coordinates lie within a fence the node tit…

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## [Controlling LIN (Kvaser) from node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-lin-kvaser-from-node-red/78618)

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**Author:** [@rchandrashekar53](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rchandrashekar53)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-lin-kvaser-from-node-red/78618 "2023-05-22T17:20:48Z")

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Hi, i have written some test libraries where i can control devices in my vehicle via MQTT and pi-board. I would like to check if i can do the same using Kvaser (via serial port). This is a LIN based device. i would l…

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## [Node-red-contrib-homekit-bridged (NRCHKB)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-homekit-bridged-nrchkb/78499)

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**Author:** [@camphamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/camphamp)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 17:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-homekit-bridged-nrchkb/78499 "2023-05-22T17:10:03Z")

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I am looking for a reliable interface to HomeKit to replace my Homebridge solution for home automation. I want to maintain Alexa and Siri/Homekit user interfaces in the transition. I have a pi 4 with Node-Red v3.0.2 run…

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## [Msg.payload timestamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-timestamp/78580)

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**Author:** [@xytsrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xytsrm)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 00:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-timestamp/78580 "2023-05-22T00:46:02Z")

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Node-Red time stamps messages; how can this timestamp be accessed using JS in a function node? Is the something like this var T=msg.payload.time()? Thanks X

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## [Can't restore original theme even when I deleted every](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-restore-original-theme-even-when-i-deleted-every/78562)

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**Author:** [@Safouene28](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Safouene28)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-restore-original-theme-even-when-i-deleted-every/78562 "2023-05-22T11:54:50Z")

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Hi everyone . Something happened earlier is after importing an example flow , the theme changed and even after deleting all the flows , deleting all the unused node ,deleting the cash browser , nothing changed , still h…

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## [Same input diffrent output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/same-input-diffrent-output/78598)

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**Author:** [@wuast94](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wuast94)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 11:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/same-input-diffrent-output/78598 "2023-05-22T11:02:26Z")

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I have a flow setup and get diffrent http requests. here you can see that the first debug node is the output from my flow. the second is from an inject node. They have the same contents that connected to a http node. …

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## [Convert Array into JSON](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-array-into-json/78599)

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**Author:** [@allienka](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/allienka)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 09:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-array-into-json/78599 "2023-05-22T09:22:39Z")

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Hi, Im getting data from html page and need to convert the array into Json to get it into cloud. I am using the JSON node, but the result doesnt look like Json to me, also the data is not in the cloud. Could anybody h…

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## [How to read the stack trace of an uncaught exception in a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-the-stack-trace-of-an-uncaught-exception-in-a-function-node/78594)

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**Author:** [@haph-vi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/haph-vi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 08:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-the-stack-trace-of-an-uncaught-exception-in-a-function-node/78594 "2023-05-22T08:53:55Z")

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Hello, I have a function node which throws an error from time to time. But I can't pin it down where it comes from. This is the stack trace: 22 May 07:53:25 - \[error\] TypeError: Cannot read property '0' of undefined a…

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## [IIS proxy: username in Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iis-proxy-username-in-node-red/77514)

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**Author:** [@DenW](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DenW)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 08:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iis-proxy-username-in-node-red/77514 "2023-05-22T08:23:21Z")

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Hi, I am using an IIS proxy server with Windows Authentication to enable access to my Node-RED Dashboard UI for a defined AD user group. While this in itself works perfectly, I would like to know which AD user is logged…

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## [Show Messages in Delay Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-messages-in-delay-node/78597)

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**Author:** [@JHelm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JHelm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2023 07:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-messages-in-delay-node/78597 "2023-05-22T07:58:37Z")

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Hey i want to know, if it's possible to show the messages currently waiting in a delay node (maybe there is a method without flushing them). Thank you for your help.

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## [Conditionals and the correct format for JSON String](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/conditionals-and-the-correct-format-for-json-string/78589)

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**Author:** [@SomersetSmartHome](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SomersetSmartHome)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [21 May 2023 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/conditionals-and-the-correct-format-for-json-string/78589 "2023-05-21T22:05:23Z")

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Hi. Node Red newbie here, just installed and running under Home Assistant currently. I have an input which gives me a value of 0-100. I want to send this to a Tuya lamp as the brightness. If the output is '0', I need …

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## [Documentation for each node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/documentation-for-each-node/78559)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 May 2023 21:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/documentation-for-each-node/78559 "2023-05-21T21:35:36Z")

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Where can you find the "Detailed" documentation of the different Nodes that are available? Here is an example: I'm using this "msg.result.push" property (because someone suggested it to me) but I can't find any document…

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## [How to sum the quantity of binary inputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-sum-the-quantity-of-binary-inputs/78573)

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**Author:** [@Momo1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Momo1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [21 May 2023 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-sum-the-quantity-of-binary-inputs/78573 "2023-05-21T13:10:26Z")

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Hi there, I would like to analyze, how many of the inputs are true and generate the quantity of the true ones. Example: Binary A Binary B Binary C If A and B have the Status "True", the Status should be "2. If only…

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## [Function node Reference Error: msg is not defined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-reference-error-msg-is-not-defined/78524)

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**Author:** [@anoueiry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/anoueiry)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 23:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-reference-error-msg-is-not-defined/78524 "2023-05-20T23:32:53Z")

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i am setting up an automation in node red for home assistant. i have a 20 amp circuit with three energy-monitoring smart plugs having three devices plugged into them. the 20 amps are not enough to run all three devices…

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## [Store and extract payload and ON value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-and-extract-payload-and-on-value/78560)

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**Author:** [@FSHelgeland](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FSHelgeland)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 20:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-and-extract-payload-and-on-value/78560 "2023-05-20T20:48:24Z")

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\[ { "id": "70e51d08eb1bde9c", "type": "change", "z": "7b83b20cb732bf2a", "name": "set memory", "rules": \[ { "t": "set", "p": "#:(fil…

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## [Can someone help me with a json function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-a-json-function/78480)

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**Author:** [@JoanHc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoanHc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 20:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-a-json-function/78480 "2023-05-20T20:15:06Z")

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can someone help me with a json function to delete the button and potentiometer positioning marker in the wordmap node?

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## [How to get SNMP packets to my node-red docker image?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-snmp-packets-to-my-node-red-docker-image/78561)

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**Author:** [@AndKe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AndKe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 19:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-snmp-packets-to-my-node-red-docker-image/78561 "2023-05-20T19:33:09Z")

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A UPS is sending traps to the host of the node-red (in a docker). I have installed node-red-node-snmp (node) - Node-RED -how can I get the SNMP packets to the docker image? my iptables config: $ sudo iptables -L # Wa…

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## [SqlLite and BarGraph](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqllite-and-bargraph/78491)

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**Author:** [@Spectre68](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Spectre68)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqllite-and-bargraph/78491 "2023-05-20T15:03:45Z")

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Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have also been using node red for some time now, I'm trying to display the consumption and production values ​​(by month) in a bar graph. Selected data from a SqlLite DB. I can extract and co…

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## [DHT Sensor Values not populating Gauge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dht-sensor-values-not-populating-gauge/78551)

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**Author:** [@TangoWhiskey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TangoWhiskey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dht-sensor-values-not-populating-gauge/78551 "2023-05-20T11:17:26Z")

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Working on my first project with Node-Red. I am trying to show Temperature and Humidity values from my DHT sensor onto the Node-Red Dashboard. Data populates the serial monitor of my ESP32. The MQTT node shows the connec…

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## [Formatting issues with Javascript](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-issues-with-javascript/78540)

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**Author:** [@Kushman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kushman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2023 01:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-issues-with-javascript/78540 "2023-05-20T01:50:43Z")

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Hello friends, I'm using WeatherAPI to reach out and retrieve some data from a specific location. Amongst this data being retrieved, is wind.degree. The value for wind.degree is returned as a integer from 1-360. I'm t…

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## [Need help with random output on random timer within dynamically set ranges](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-random-output-on-random-timer-within-dynamically-set-ranges/78550)

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**Author:** [@omono35](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/omono35)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 20:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-random-output-on-random-timer-within-dynamically-set-ranges/78550 "2023-05-19T20:28:15Z")

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I have tried various nodes and flows with no luck and I am hitting a wall on ideas on how to do this. My goal is to have an end output that is randomly between 0 and 100. However, I would like that to be able to be dyn…

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## [Telegram Question - Changing editMessageText to a photo?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-question-changing-editmessagetext-to-a-photo/78549)

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**Author:** [@fulldad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fulldad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-question-changing-editmessagetext-to-a-photo/78549 "2023-05-19T17:14:58Z")

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Seems like something easy but i just can't figure it out. I have a message for inline keyboard. All i want to do is add a photo into the message. Anyone able to help? Appreciate it // This is the message id of the …

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## [Is something update when load page show Vue is not defined?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-something-update-when-load-page-show-vue-is-not-defined/78525)

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**Author:** [@Loknong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Loknong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-something-update-when-load-page-show-vue-is-not-defined/78525 "2023-05-19T16:46:23Z")

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Hello, My project is work properly until yesterday (Start from December 2022). The Customer said cant login and if F12 in console show Vue is not defined. Is something update or not I dont know what I need to check, I do…

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## [How to test flows and subflows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-test-flows-and-subflows/78545)

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**Author:** [@mradvanyi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mradvanyi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 14:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-test-flows-and-subflows/78545 "2023-05-19T14:44:35Z")

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I would like to unit test my Node-RED implementation, specifically Flows and the Subflows in the flows. I'm looking for a non-UI-based Junit test stile testing system, which I can automate. I already tested node-red-no…

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## [Load Balancing Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/load-balancing-node-red/78543)

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**Author:** [@HarryPottar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HarryPottar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/load-balancing-node-red/78543 "2023-05-19T13:53:11Z")

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Hi, I know this topic has been discussed, I have searched and read a lot on the subject. I wanted to get a best practice from collective before we go down any particular route Currently we have node-red running in a pr…

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## [Calculate how long a relay is activated](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculate-how-long-a-relay-is-activated/78532)

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**Author:** [@Alabou](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Alabou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 13:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculate-how-long-a-relay-is-activated/78532 "2023-05-19T13:23:19Z")

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You could help me with this I try to know how long a contact was activated and in case it reaches two hours a day reset time and not activated until the next day some help like doing thank you

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## [Critical ! Message is discarded when MQTT out node is in Connection state](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/critical-message-is-discarded-when-mqtt-out-node-is-in-connection-state/78539)

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**Author:** [@Josh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 13:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/critical-message-is-discarded-when-mqtt-out-node-is-in-connection-state/78539 "2023-05-19T13:21:14Z")

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I have a flow like this. Lets take a case. When I press the inject button and MQTT out node is in connecting state where does my timestamp message go? I have a similar case where I should not loose any data. In t…

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## [Import your own functions into a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/import-your-own-functions-into-a-function-node/78500)

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**Author:** [@gylim78](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gylim78)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2023 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/import-your-own-functions-into-a-function-node/78500 "2023-05-19T12:51:11Z")

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Hi All, Is there any easy way that I can import my own functions and use them inside a function node? So for example I have a function A that will take in a value do some logic and return a value B. I would like to be …

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