# General

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## [Updating Nodes Through Palette Manager seems Broken](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-nodes-through-palette-manager-seems-broken/76950)

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**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 17:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-nodes-through-palette-manager-seems-broken/76950 "2023-03-26T17:58:03Z")

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I'm having trouble updating seemingly any node through the palette manager, and it seems, through npm as well. I think this started after updating to the latest version of node and npm. Here's the log it's generating: 2…

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## [Function - Insert additional keys from matching keys in array of objects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-insert-additional-keys-from-matching-keys-in-array-of-objects/76962)

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**Author:** [@mgottholsen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mgottholsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 16:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-insert-additional-keys-from-matching-keys-in-array-of-objects/76962 "2023-03-26T16:28:20Z")

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Hey all, I'm struggling with JS & looping through an array of objects, matching a key in each object and inserting associated values into another separate object. I have this array of objects: const cameraData = \[ …

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## [Node-red-contrib-fritz volume of Fritzfon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fritz-volume-of-fritzfon/76963)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fritz-volume-of-fritzfon/76963 "2023-03-26T15:44:40Z")

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Hello! is it possible to change the volume of Fritzfon or switch to silent? I hope that can help me. Thank you in advance.

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## [Node Red Custom Date Time insert into influx FLUX issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-custom-date-time-insert-into-influx-flux-issue/76938)

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**Author:** [@ankit.prasad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ankit.prasad)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 13:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-custom-date-time-insert-into-influx-flux-issue/76938 "2023-03-26T13:48:10Z")

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When I am trying to insert a old timestamp the values are not visible in influx DB var newMsg = {}; var data\_time = msg.payload.data.substr(16, 8); var Temp = Number(hexTo8p8(msg.payload.data.substr(16 + 8, 4)));…

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## [Node-red-contrib-fritz Change guest wifi password](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fritz-change-guest-wifi-password/76944)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fritz-change-guest-wifi-password/76944 "2023-03-26T12:17:29Z")

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Hello! Is it possible to change the guest password with it? Maybe someone can help me there. Thank you in advance.

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## [Alexa Automation To Siemens Logo8! over Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-automation-to-siemens-logo8-over-node-red/76957)

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**Author:** [@Xtrillion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Xtrillion)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 10:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-automation-to-siemens-logo8-over-node-red/76957 "2023-03-26T10:35:54Z")

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Hi, I'm new to Node red. In the finishing process of our house rebuild i designed the electrical installation with Siemens Logo. Recently i bought a RBPI with Node Red and An Amazon Echo Dot 5th gen. In order to get …

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## [Deployment question (github, docker etc)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deployment-question-github-docker-etc/76920)

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**Author:** [@flipzz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/flipzz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2023 07:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deployment-question-github-docker-etc/76920 "2023-03-26T07:05:46Z")

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Hi, I have a setup that looks like this: A github repo that has Node-red deployed as a npm module with a flow file in the repo Github actions that based on a Dockerfile publishes images to dockerhub Team of developers …

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## [Using Moment.js in a function node - NR 3.01 - 2023?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-moment-js-in-a-function-node-nr-3-01-2023/76916)

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**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 22:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-moment-js-in-a-function-node-nr-3-01-2023/76916 "2023-03-25T22:52:32Z")

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Guys What is the state of the nation in terms of using Moment.js in a function node as of NR 3.01 and 2023 ? I believe that Moment.js is now included with NR due to support in the change node/jsonata etc. What is the …

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## [Influx 1.8 - Query gives me http error 500](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influx-1-8-query-gives-me-http-error-500/76907)

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**Author:** [@thalesmaoa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thalesmaoa)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 21:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influx-1-8-query-gives-me-http-error-500/76907 "2023-03-25T21:43:45Z")

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Hi, I have docker influxdb 1.8 running. I can sucessfully store data and view using grafana. The problem is when I try to query from NodeRed. \[{"id":"93d03ea5c59355ad","type":"influxdb in","z":"eeef2179bcd058a1","inf…

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## [Send message alternatig to two different outputs (display the time on Wled Matrix with blinking dots)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-message-alternatig-to-two-different-outputs-display-the-time-on-wled-matrix-with-blinking-dots/76941)

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**Author:** [@BernardS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BernardS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 21:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-message-alternatig-to-two-different-outputs-display-the-time-on-wled-matrix-with-blinking-dots/76941 "2023-03-25T21:28:19Z")

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Hello Dear Node Red users, I need again your help, I'm trining to figure it out since yesterday without any luck (no code writing experience). I want to send a time stamp to a node, each second, the output should toggl…

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## [Raspberry Node-Red - how do I get the ioBroker nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-node-red-how-do-i-get-the-iobroker-nodes/76939)

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**Author:** [@nase30](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nase30)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-node-red-how-do-i-get-the-iobroker-nodes/76939 "2023-03-25T20:21:53Z")

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Hello, I just started my first steps in home automation and with node-red. I installed node-red on a raspberry and it runs well. I have as well an ioBroker container on my Synology running. Some days ago I had already…

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## [Msg.payload is changing two outputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-is-changing-two-outputs/76789)

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**Author:** [@whelpleyjf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/whelpleyjf)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-is-changing-two-outputs/76789 "2023-03-25T20:00:01Z")

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Hi guys, I'm pretty new to both node red and coding so I apologize if this is a stupid question. I'm using a LOGO 8 and node red to mock up a vibration analysis system for bearings. As I don't have any sensors at the mo…

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## [Inject node trigger behavior](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-node-trigger-behavior/76902)

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**Author:** [@WhiteLion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WhiteLion)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 18:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-node-trigger-behavior/76902 "2023-03-25T18:01:27Z")

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Hiho :slight\_smile: I ve a problem question with the inject node: When my system reboots I use a bunch of these nodes to trigger a initial activities of the flows or load variables. Therefor I use "one time injection a…

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## [BlindsT0 (OZRoll) not working with Node-red-contrib.rfxcom](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blindst0-ozroll-not-working-with-node-red-contrib-rfxcom/75738)

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**Author:** [@rkuster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rkuster)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 17:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blindst0-ozroll-not-working-with-node-red-contrib-rfxcom/75738 "2023-03-25T17:35:22Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to integrate OZRoll Blinds with Node Red using node-red-contrib-rfxcom. Unfortunately when sending a command (open / stop / close) I always get following error back: "RFXCOM: Command unknown or not s…

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## [Msg.property are lost between nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-property-are-lost-between-nodes/76935)

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**Author:** [@hary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hary)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-property-are-lost-between-nodes/76935 "2023-03-25T16:10:48Z")

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Great Nodered users. I've the below flow where the msg is supposed to have multiple properties, but it seems the properties are lost in between nodes ! \[ { "id": "a9eb292a6233f9f1", "type": "inject"…

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## [How to configure the Debug node to show the whole message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-configure-the-debug-node-to-show-the-whole-message/76933)

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**Author:** [@hary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hary)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 15:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-configure-the-debug-node-to-show-the-whole-message/76933 "2023-03-25T15:22:52Z")

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Hello great nodered users. The documentation at this place states : By default, the Debug node will display the msg.payload property, but can be configured to display any property or the whole message. But how can we…

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## [12hr clock AM/PM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/12hr-clock-am-pm/76931)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/12hr-clock-am-pm/76931 "2023-03-25T14:32:45Z")

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Hey All, I'm struggling to make the clock node show a 12 hr clock AM/PM. Is this possible? Here is my setup \[ { "id": "55ddb23e7d7a29c7", "type": "inject", "z": "3d0b35139ce9cb25", …

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## [Issues enabling Projects in settings.js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-enabling-projects-in-settings-js/76928)

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**Author:** [@Zandy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zandy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-enabling-projects-in-settings-js/76928 "2023-03-25T14:27:54Z")

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Hello everyone, I am new to node-red, just dabbled a bit and I am quite fond of it already. I have recently come across an issue though, and would appreciate some help. I have tried to enable projects in the setting.j…

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## [IR receiver data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-receiver-data/76929)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-receiver-data/76929 "2023-03-25T13:43:24Z")

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Hello! I have an IR receiver. (see picture) Can you read out the data if you press a head on the remote control. Thanks in advance for the help.

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## [\[modbus-flex-getter:Send Request\] Error: Timed out](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-flex-getter-send-request-error-timed-out/76885)

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**Author:** [@tobik176](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tobik176)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 13:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-flex-getter-send-request-error-timed-out/76885 "2023-03-25T13:19:35Z")

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Hello, I use Node Red via Home Assistant and when I restart HA my modbus connection to my wallbox is lost. I always get this error in Node Red Log: \[modbus-flex-getter:Send Request\] Error: Timed out I have to restart m…

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## [Execute flow on startup before all others](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/execute-flow-on-startup-before-all-others/76925)

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**Author:** [@DOSprojects](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DOSprojects)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 12:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/execute-flow-on-startup-before-all-others/76925 "2023-03-25T12:56:30Z")

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Hi Is it possible to execute (and terminate) a flow before all others. For sure we can play with time-out in inject nodes, but that's error prone. Use case: initialise some global variables/settings at startup to be re…

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## [Node red variable definition in version 3.0, what's changed?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-variable-definition-in-version-3-0-whats-changed/76921)

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**Author:** [@mizar62](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mizar62)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 11:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-variable-definition-in-version-3-0-whats-changed/76921 "2023-03-25T11:58:38Z")

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Hi, I'm running node red v. 3.0.2. I have problems to define and initialize variables in the functions "on start" pane and then using them in the "on message" pane. The editor complains that it "Cannot find name 'xxx'…

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## [Hostname of Web Server in HTTP Request Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hostname-of-web-server-in-http-request-node/76860)

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**Author:** [@Tilerdon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tilerdon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 09:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hostname-of-web-server-in-http-request-node/76860 "2023-03-25T09:51:33Z")

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I have a number of devices which I have designed and built myself using ESP 8266 Modules. The devices are programmed using the Arduino IDE and each one has a unique Hostname programmed into it. These Hostnames show up wh…

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## [Searching for an icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-for-an-icon/76644)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 09:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-for-an-icon/76644 "2023-03-25T09:28:26Z")

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I have a routine that sends out a Heart beat and have icons that suffice to show it is running. (Don't ask) :wink: Now and then they are stopped. I didn't apply a good notification for this and so am now working on …

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## [Pi keyboard node with internet connection looses characters](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-keyboard-node-with-internet-connection-looses-characters/76712)

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**Author:** [@NoriAbe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NoriAbe)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 06:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-keyboard-node-with-internet-connection-looses-characters/76712 "2023-03-25T06:45:43Z")

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Hi, I'm a new Node-RED user from Japan. Could you give me some information and advice on Pi Keyboard node, node-red-node-pi-gpio? My problem is with internet connection Pi Keyboard node looses characters. But without …

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## [How to input a same property into an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-input-a-same-property-into-an-array/75791)

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**Author:** [@kjbambe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kjbambe)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2023 00:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-input-a-same-property-into-an-array/75791 "2023-03-25T00:57:02Z")

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Hello, Im a newbie here, I have a question with my sample json file(payload) in the image below. I want to input a property WindSpeed into the payload.Weather. I could do it manually like using a change node and set payl…

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## [Problems exporting date and time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-exporting-date-and-time/76911)

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**Author:** [@Haiker69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Haiker69)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2023 22:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-exporting-date-and-time/76911 "2023-03-24T22:21:54Z")

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good day community I have a simple flow, from a form node I have 4 fields, in the dashboard it works well, the date and time are well appreciated and from there I export it and save the values in an excel file, but in t…

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## [Uibuilder + svelte issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-svelte-issues/76783)

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**Author:** [@KjKlein](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KjKlein)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2023 15:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-svelte-issues/76783 "2023-03-24T15:28:46Z")

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Hi, So I was trying to learn how to use uibuilder with svelte, but came across an interesting issue and was wondering if anyone knows why this happens. Simply copying the examples from the svelte homepage into node-red…

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## [Repeat last value if no value submited](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/repeat-last-value-if-no-value-submited/76895)

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**Author:** [@bgdev2015](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bgdev2015)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2023 10:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/repeat-last-value-if-no-value-submited/76895 "2023-03-24T10:43:29Z")

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Hey @ll, atm iam trying to readout my values from my Inverter. The Inverter shuts down if there isnt enought input from the Solar panls. At this point i want to send the last value that was readed since the inverter ist…

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## [Context Store API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-store-api/76898)

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**Author:** [@Amit1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Amit1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2023 09:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-store-api/76898 "2023-03-24T09:53:31Z")

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Hi I am new to node red. I am implementing context store API using redis. When i use hset as data type it is stored in context but in case of set it is not showing is context UI. can someone explain this ...

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