# General

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## [Error message from tf-coco-ssd node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-message-from-tf-coco-ssd-node/74873)

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**Author:** [@krambriw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/krambriw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 10:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-message-from-tf-coco-ssd-node/74873 "2023-02-08T10:24:14Z")

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From time to time I get this error message in the debug log. Normally it runs fine but then suddenly I can see one or two of those. Using version 1.05 on a RPi4 (used "npm rebuild @tensorflow/tfjs-node --build-from-sourc…

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## [Issue with "node-red-contrib-gree-hvac"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-node-red-contrib-gree-hvac/74863)

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**Author:** [@jkosatko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jkosatko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-node-red-contrib-gree-hvac/74863 "2023-02-08T09:07:27Z")

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Hello all, I am trying to play with "node-red-contrib-gree-hvac". I am able to install the palette and configure one device. Once deployed I can see in debut information from the AC unit: Once I start to do anything…

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## [NodeRed snap package with git dependency error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-snap-package-with-git-dependency-error/74287)

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**Author:** [@guyluz11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/guyluz11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 06:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-snap-package-with-git-dependency-error/74287 "2023-02-08T06:14:45Z")

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I'm using NodeRed version from snap. when I try to install specific package named node-red-contrib-esphome I encounter an error about the git can't be found. 'An unknown git error occurre' The package use a npm de…

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## [Light timer doesn't seem to work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-timer-doesnt-seem-to-work/74750)

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**Author:** [@Jeeves](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jeeves)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 02:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-timer-doesnt-seem-to-work/74750 "2023-02-08T02:31:26Z")

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I have a flow that is to trigger RGB lights on for different durations and colors base off of time of day. However, regardless of method of trigger (motion or mmWave), the lights will not stay on for the full 10 minutes…

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## [Vue version 2 moving to version 3](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vue-version-2-moving-to-version-3/74870)

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**Author:** [@tve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tve)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 01:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vue-version-2-moving-to-version-3/74870 "2023-02-08T01:50:10Z")

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That's actually not true. Moving from V2 to V3 is pretty simple, there are only a relatively small number of changes. However, V3 introduced great new features that projects like Vuetify and Bootstrap want to take advan…

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## [Feature Request : Deleting GROUPED nodes on flows only after confirmation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-deleting-grouped-nodes-on-flows-only-after-confirmation/74862)

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**Author:** [@wwyyrrmm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wwyyrrmm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 21:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-deleting-grouped-nodes-on-flows-only-after-confirmation/74862 "2023-02-07T21:52:37Z")

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When grouping many nodes on a flow, ist is risky to delete all these nodes with one key. I think it is a good idea, to delete the complete group only after confirmation dialog. An another reason to use groups, because i…

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## [Which is the best node for mcp23017?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-is-the-best-node-for-mcp23017/74859)

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**Author:** [@namexx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/namexx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-is-the-best-node-for-mcp23017/74859 "2023-02-07T21:02:42Z")

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Hi guys, im working with the chip 23017(GPIO Expander). I have knowledge for this CHIP but i dont want program new library. So i want ask you what is the best node for this CHIP. I did a quick search but I was not conv…

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## [Uibuilder "vue is not defined"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-vue-is-not-defined/74831)

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**Author:** [@kitkat159](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kitkat159)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 11:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-vue-is-not-defined/74831 "2023-02-07T11:52:38Z")

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Hello there! I try to follow the first-timers walktrough of the uibuilder but it only displays a blank page and I get the following error messages inside the console of my browser: What I did: started a new insta…

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## [Using a jpg as a page background in uibuilder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-jpg-as-a-page-background-in-uibuilder/74840)

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**Author:** [@ianh33](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ianh33)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 19:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-jpg-as-a-page-background-in-uibuilder/74840 "2023-02-07T19:51:13Z")

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I am sure this is going to be easy but I just can't figure it out. I have a background jpg stored in uibuilder\\common\\images, but I can't get it to render on the webpage. My index.css looks like this /\* Load the defau…

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## [Config Nginx as Node-RED load balancer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/config-nginx-as-node-red-load-balancer/74835)

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**Author:** [@miladmrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/miladmrm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 19:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/config-nginx-as-node-red-load-balancer/74835 "2023-02-07T19:33:23Z")

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I have a docker-compose file as below: version: '2.2' networks: Platform-Network: name: IoT-Network volumes: Platform: MQTT-broker: DataBase: Nginx: services: Platform: image: custom-node-red:la…

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## [Connect one or multiple selected nodes to the same target in one go](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-one-or-multiple-selected-nodes-to-the-same-target-in-one-go/73662)

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**Author:** [@sonntam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sonntam)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 19:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-one-or-multiple-selected-nodes-to-the-same-target-in-one-go/73662 "2023-02-07T19:32:41Z")

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Often I need to connect the outputs of multiple nodes to one input of another node in the node-red web editor. This is currently quite tedious as I have to drag & drop a line from each output to the target node's input. …

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## [Array.push is not a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-push-is-not-a-function/74826)

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**Author:** [@atiki.nokin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/atiki.nokin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 18:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-push-is-not-a-function/74826 "2023-02-07T18:05:18Z")

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Hello, I want to ask about some function here's my code function inject(joint, step, array) { if (joint != 0 && step \>= 0) { array.push(joint); global.set("dummyArray", array); msg.payload = …

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## [Recurring "Unknown system error 24" crashing NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recurring-unknown-system-error-24-crashing-nr/74706)

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**Author:** [@cdctx07](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cdctx07)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recurring-unknown-system-error-24-crashing-nr/74706 "2023-02-07T17:48:37Z")

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Hi all! I tried searching for my recurring issue, but couldn't find relatable threads, so forgive me if this has been address elsewhere. I am running Node-RED on my NanoPi-R4S router (running FriendlyWRT, a branch of t…

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## [Copy files from windows folder to linux folder?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copy-files-from-windows-folder-to-linux-folder/74829)

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**Author:** [@Josh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copy-files-from-windows-folder-to-linux-folder/74829 "2023-02-07T14:32:56Z")

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Hi Forum, I wanted to copy file from windows shared folder to a linux path//folder using Node-Red. Can anyone share your suggestions on how to implement this?

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## [Chromium aw snap error code 9](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chromium-aw-snap-error-code-9/74785)

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**Author:** [@Safouene28](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Safouene28)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 15:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chromium-aw-snap-error-code-9/74785 "2023-02-07T15:23:38Z")

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Hi everyone , I have the error ' chromium aw snap error code 9 ' which appears rarely and every time I have to refresh the page of node red Dashboard manually ( By clicking on relaod ), So I thought for a temporary solu…

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## [Dynamically change configuration of SMB node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-change-configuration-of-smb-node/74847)

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**Author:** [@qamerlynck](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/qamerlynck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 15:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-change-configuration-of-smb-node/74847 "2023-02-07T15:21:51Z")

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I want to dynamically change the configuration of the smb node. All the parameters are listed below: How can I do this?

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## [Is it possible to send csv filed in to gmail account?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-send-csv-filed-in-to-gmail-account/74838)

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**Author:** [@issambfs1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/issambfs1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 11:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-send-csv-filed-in-to-gmail-account/74838 "2023-02-07T11:44:05Z")

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is it possible to send csv filed in to gmail account ? if yes how can i do that i already try send only msg and reserved it but i dont how to add file this what i did inject into function node into email code of f…

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## [Filter funtion to array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-funtion-to-array/74815)

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**Author:** [@PTPT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PTPT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 11:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-funtion-to-array/74815 "2023-02-07T11:13:42Z")

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I need help with the filter funtion in a array. I only want price in the array... This dosent work and ia dont know why

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## [Why my SQL not working & not detected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-my-sql-not-working-not-detected/74823)

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**Author:** [@f3lixlee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/f3lixlee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 10:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-my-sql-not-working-not-detected/74823 "2023-02-07T10:43:08Z")

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## [Parsing ser. buffer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-ser-buffer/74833)

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**Author:** [@valbuz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/valbuz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-ser-buffer/74833 "2023-02-07T09:55:20Z")

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hi i want to parse a serial buffer. the format is a little tricky (for me). The data i need comes with a 7number following with the info, after each info a carriage return tells me there is a new info. But the carriage…

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## [I got problem in run node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-got-problem-in-run-node-red/74791)

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**Author:** [@issambfs1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/issambfs1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-got-problem-in-run-node-red/74791 "2023-02-07T09:30:53Z")

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6 Feb 15:38:36 - \[info\] Starting flows 6 Feb 15:38:36 - \[error\] Missing API key for MongoDB URL: mongodb://127.0.0.1:2\*\*\*\*\*/datalogin 6 Feb 15:38:36 - \[error\] Missing API key for 169.\*\*\*\*\* 6 Feb 15:38:36 - \[error\] \[s…

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## [NodeRED \> Influx - Time way ahead](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-influx-time-way-ahead/74784)

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**Author:** [@c.quint](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/c.quint)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-influx-time-way-ahead/74784 "2023-02-07T09:30:03Z")

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Hi Community, i am facing a weird problem. I try to use the node-red-contrib-influxdb node to store some data. After i inject, the data is stored in influxdb but the date is way off... checked system time on influx-serv…

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## [Problem: Connection between Node-Red and opcua](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-connection-between-node-red-and-opcua/74061)

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**Author:** [@CESLBM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CESLBM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 09:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-connection-between-node-red-and-opcua/74061 "2023-02-07T09:28:10Z")

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Hello, I met the Problem when I tried to use opcua. And I have upload my program. flows.json (148.2 KB) \<"OpcUaClientNode: Case B: UserName & password does not match to server (needed by Sign): undefined undefined"\> \<…

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## [Type of language check](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/type-of-language-check/74766)

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**Author:** [@chawana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chawana)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 08:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/type-of-language-check/74766 "2023-02-07T08:25:24Z")

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Anyone have sample or guild line for node check of type of language from audio file

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## [Edit "node-red-contrib-visualmapper" node in UI, is it possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/edit-node-red-contrib-visualmapper-node-in-ui-is-it-possible/74792)

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**Author:** [@Riccardo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Riccardo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 February 2023 15:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/edit-node-red-contrib-visualmapper-node-in-ui-is-it-possible/74792 "2023-02-06T15:01:32Z")

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Hi everyone! That's my first post and I apologize if I placed it inproperly.. I discovered this node: node-red-contrib-visualmapper, and I am finding it very useful. I want to use it to receive and convert different a…

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## [Need current Unix time in payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-current-unix-time-in-payload/74818)

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**Author:** [@AnCnoc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AnCnoc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 07:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-current-unix-time-in-payload/74818 "2023-02-07T07:41:12Z")

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Hello, I'm new here so please excuse me if I've jumped the gun by creating a topic for this. I need to add a UNIX time to a HTTP URL in order to retrieve data for a given time. I have tried to use timestamp but that r…

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## [UIBuilder and Caddy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-and-caddy/74721)

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**Author:** [@ianh33](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ianh33)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 06:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-and-caddy/74721 "2023-02-07T06:47:11Z")

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I am trying to serve uibuilder pages with Caddy with the added complication that both are in dockers. I have an existing Django website served with NGINX some of which I want to ‘port’ across to UIBuilder. I have switc…

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## [Bash code and data within Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bash-code-and-data-within-node-red/74755)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 05:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bash-code-and-data-within-node-red/74755 "2023-02-07T05:19:20Z")

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A great man recently said Part of our thinking was that \[Node-red\] would never be perfect for everyone ... and ... by having flexibility like the function node, or jsonata ... we might encourage people to take some ste…

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## [Custom logger in settings.js to write the logs to a filesystem?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-logger-in-settings-js-to-write-the-logs-to-a-filesystem/74678)

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**Author:** [@Josh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josh)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 05:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-logger-in-settings-js-to-write-the-logs-to-a-filesystem/74678 "2023-02-07T05:13:54Z")

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Hi, I am looking out for a solution on how to write nodered logs to filesystem. I tried using the logger in settings.js but couldnt find an appropriate way to do that. Please Help !!

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## [Is there a better / more efficient way to write this flow?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-better-more-efficient-way-to-write-this-flow/74742)

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**Author:** [@jank](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jank)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 02:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-better-more-efficient-way-to-write-this-flow/74742 "2023-02-07T02:53:57Z")

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This is my first time using Node-Red, created last night, so please excuse my ignorance. Node-Red v3.0.2 on Homeassistant installed via HACS This flow is checking the state of thermometer from an outside weather statio…

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