# General

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## [Shop floor operational data integration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shop-floor-operational-data-integration/71091)

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**Author:** [@Ncedia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ncedia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 18:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shop-floor-operational-data-integration/71091 "2022-11-23T18:37:35Z")

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Hi! Does anyone use NodeRed for operational data integration, where you have requirements for transactional security, high availability, etc? /Jonas

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## [Almost! hex string to decimal value help needed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/almost-hex-string-to-decimal-value-help-needed/71074)

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**Author:** [@wwjd1924](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wwjd1924)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 17:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/almost-hex-string-to-decimal-value-help-needed/71074 "2022-11-23T17:44:59Z")

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I'm so glad I 'found' node-red, have already some flows working! But this one I cannot solve: after half a day of trying and searching I'm stuck at the last step: HEX to DECIMAL so I can feed the value to InfluxDB Wha…

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## [Unwanted circular update of variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unwanted-circular-update-of-variables/71126)

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**Author:** [@Switchblade2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Switchblade2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unwanted-circular-update-of-variables/71126 "2022-11-23T16:58:27Z")

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I'm creating a new array from a global array and for a reason I cannot understand the global array gets updated on the same time as the new one, see example. For info, I'm using ContextStorage to 'memory' as default and…

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## [Dynamically set msg.filepath to watch node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-set-msg-filepath-to-watch-node/71123)

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**Author:** [@Josh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 15:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-set-msg-filepath-to-watch-node/71123 "2022-11-23T15:42:30Z")

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Hi Forum, I am wondering if we could set the path in the inbuilt watch node via msg.filepath property or any other means is welcome.

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## [Nodes That Erase Messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-that-erase-messages/70952)

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**Author:** [@agile-anthony](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/agile-anthony)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 15:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-that-erase-messages/70952 "2022-11-23T15:26:55Z")

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Hi, I've been using Node-Red for about 1 week, and I like it a lot. I do have what might be a newbie question though. I've searched the forum, but I haven't found a topic that addresses this issue, but maybe I'm missing …

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## [Change climate temperature](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-climate-temperature/71120)

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**Author:** [@dowermyr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dowermyr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-climate-temperature/71120 "2022-11-23T15:19:39Z")

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Hi! Im trying to change the setpoint of my heater with node red. I can change within the integration in HA, but not in node red. See pictures below: I can send turn\_on and turn\_off. But when I try to change t…

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## [Node Red is changing my date text](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-changing-my-date-text/71079)

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**Author:** [@ecombs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ecombs)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 14:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-changing-my-date-text/71079 "2022-11-23T14:28:19Z")

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Node red is changing my date text while I am trying to modify it to format YYY-MM-DD and it is very frustration. If I use moment it subtracts a day for some reason and if it add a day; null values generate a date which m…

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## [Docker Stack / Docker Compose help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-stack-docker-compose-help/71109)

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**Author:** [@findusdk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/findusdk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-stack-docker-compose-help/71109 "2022-11-23T15:09:05Z")

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Hi i'm trying to install Node-RED in portainer but can't get it to run with host network. It create its own bridge network. I need it to run host network to get Bonjour sevice to work. Here are the stack: ###########…

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## [Node-red-node-pi-gpiod in docker on raspberry pi 4 returns TypeError: next is not a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-pi-gpiod-in-docker-on-raspberry-pi-4-returns-typeerror-next-is-not-a-function/71105)

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**Author:** [@nickklein95](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nickklein95)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-pi-gpiod-in-docker-on-raspberry-pi-4-returns-typeerror-next-is-not-a-function/71105 "2022-11-23T14:01:56Z")

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I'm having an issue with using pigpiod on my host pi, with nodered running in a docker container. the pigpiod nodes error out when triggered with TypeError: next is not a function, below i pasted my bugreport which i als…

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## [ContextStorage: saving to USB SSD](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contextstorage-saving-to-usb-ssd/71078)

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**Author:** [@Switchblade2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Switchblade2)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contextstorage-saving-to-usb-ssd/71078 "2022-11-23T13:28:54Z")

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Running Node Red on a Raspberry Pi 4 with a USB SDD for file storage. I'm trying to set up ContextStorage to save variable to a USB SDD to avoid frequent writing to the SD card. I've got it to work, variable are saved t…

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## [Node red too slow on raspberry pi 3b+](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-too-slow-on-raspberry-pi-3b/71095)

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**Author:** [@Cimbaraxe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cimbaraxe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 12:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-too-slow-on-raspberry-pi-3b/71095 "2022-11-23T12:16:13Z")

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When trying to access nodes or palettes on node-red, it takes a long time, even when trying to configure nodes with codes. And i'm not sure where the problem is? If there is someone with a better understanding, please he…

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## [Msg.atachments with msg.payload input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-atachments-with-msg-payload-input/70817)

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**Author:** [@josechu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/josechu)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-atachments-with-msg-payload-input/70817 "2022-11-23T12:14:58Z")

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Hi, I've been reading some threads in the forum but I cannot find a way to use msg/payload values inside attachments filename and content... I'm using as reference some threads from forum, and nodemailer info. I'm tryin…

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## [How to reduce the Access Token's Expiration Time from Admin Auth API?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reduce-the-access-tokens-expiration-time-from-admin-auth-api/71103)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 11:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reduce-the-access-tokens-expiration-time-from-admin-auth-api/71103 "2022-11-23T11:39:15Z")

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Based on the HTTP POST /auth/token : Node-RED documentation a token is generated with the Expiration Duration of 604800, but I wish to reduce it down to 3600 seconds but I do not see any parameter that can be configured …

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## [Getting the pixels matrix from mlx90640](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-the-pixels-matrix-from-mlx90640/71104)

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**Author:** [@mhdbrazi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mhdbrazi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 11:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-the-pixels-matrix-from-mlx90640/71104 "2022-11-23T11:45:33Z")

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Hello, I have bought an infrared imaging module(mlx90640), I want to get the pixels matrix from it. It sends the data through a USB port. A lot of web links and libraries are dealing with mlx90460 module but most of the…

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## [Nodes connectors creation order influencing Typing: Bug?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-connectors-creation-order-influencing-typing-bug/6496)

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**Author:** [@dnk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dnk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2019 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-connectors-creation-order-influencing-typing-bug/6496 "2019-01-10T11:10:36Z")

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Hi there, I know the order of creation of connectors impact the order of execution of the connected nodes. Until now, I assumed it was the only impact on execution of the order of creation of the connectors. But now, I…

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## [How to combine two objects data with one same variable value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-combine-two-objects-data-with-one-same-variable-value/71070)

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**Author:** [@XXXperience777](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/XXXperience777)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-combine-two-objects-data-with-one-same-variable-value/71070 "2022-11-23T10:31:50Z")

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Hi, I'm new to both nodered and javascript. I have two data objects retrieved from two sources. For example, msg.payload1 describe the location of the place and msg.payload2 describes the temperature around the place. I…

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## [Convert msg.payload array to a String](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-msg-payload-array-to-a-string/71098)

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**Author:** [@Vedant](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vedant)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-msg-payload-array-to-a-string/71098 "2022-11-23T09:41:35Z")

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Hello everyone! I am trying to convert the msg.payload which is an arry to a normal string. I am looking for suggestions on how to do it? Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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## [How to display the infomation in table format in worldmap popup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-the-infomation-in-table-format-in-worldmap-popup/71092)

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**Author:** [@XXXperience777](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/XXXperience777)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-the-infomation-in-table-format-in-worldmap-popup/71092 "2022-11-23T08:59:39Z")

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Hi, I'm using nodered worldmap, and I marked my data on the map. When clicking the point, a popup will show the payload information. just like this pic: I want the information shown in the table format in the popup.…

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## [KNX protocol testing with node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-protocol-testing-with-node-red/15853)

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**Author:** [@Iliyas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Iliyas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 07:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-protocol-testing-with-node-red/15853 "2022-11-23T07:56:55Z")

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Hello again, I'm working on KNX protocol right now, so I have installed KNX (node-red-contrib-knx) plugins for processing the functions of it, but i don't have a physical device so any suggestion for testing the KNX pro…

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## [Timestamp to Date, add time and show future date](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timestamp-to-date-add-time-and-show-future-date/70402)

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**Author:** [@mzsolnay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mzsolnay)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 06:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timestamp-to-date-add-time-and-show-future-date/70402 "2022-11-23T06:58:55Z")

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Hi ! I am working on a node, that should give me a future date, based on todays date and a numerical value. I want to forecast the future date of a maintenance based on total work hours and dayly work hours. Example: …

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## [Filter errors in sidebar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-errors-in-sidebar/71044)

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**Author:** [@digidax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/digidax)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 05:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-errors-in-sidebar/71044 "2022-11-23T05:05:53Z")

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Hi, I'm using the node-red-contrib-s7 node to read from S7 PLC. Working fine. But some PLCs are not in use 24/7. This produces the error: Error: connect EHOSTUNREACH When working on a flow, often it overfills the debu…

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## [Script effects (fading, breathing, rainbow etc.) RGB strip GPIO Raspberry](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/script-effects-fading-breathing-rainbow-etc-rgb-strip-gpio-raspberry/69962)

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**Author:** [@aquapark\_lodz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aquapark_lodz)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 02:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/script-effects-fading-breathing-rainbow-etc-rgb-strip-gpio-raspberry/69962 "2022-11-23T02:47:14Z")

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Hi, I was looking for some scripts or nodes to steering the non programmable RGB strip lights by using 3 GPIO Raspberry pins 17, 27, 23. I have searched some python codes with transitions effects but how about the node-…

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## [Weird behavior using buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-behavior-using-buttons/70995)

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**Author:** [@walberjunior](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/walberjunior)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 23:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-behavior-using-buttons/70995 "2022-11-22T23:37:15Z")

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I'm testing some functions and using the inject option works as expected, but I need to use buttons and the behavior is strange. When using buttons the messages are repeated and the result of the function is wrong and t…

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## [Problem after serializing data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-after-serializing-data/71051)

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**Author:** [@alfschuster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alfschuster)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-after-serializing-data/71051 "2022-11-22T19:05:03Z")

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High, I have a problem with MQTT JSON data send to a Node-red frontend ... After some time (usually about 10 to 15 minutes) and although my sensors produce valid data(!) - in the serialized JSON Data some values change…

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## [Setting msg array converts content/int to string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-msg-array-converts-content-int-to-string/70792)

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**Author:** [@Rgrove](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rgrove)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-msg-array-converts-content-int-to-string/70792 "2022-11-22T18:45:35Z")

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I'm trying to send an SNMP set command to a PDU (Power Distribution Unit), but the SNMP set node is rejecting because my varbind is not numbers. The UI has a selection box where the user can pick the outlet they want to…

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## [Arduino node will not install?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-node-will-not-install/70877)

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**Author:** [@Eskolin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Eskolin)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 16:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-node-will-not-install/70877 "2022-11-22T16:49:49Z")

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Hi ... I am trying to install "Arduino -node-red-node-arduino" A Node-RED node to talk to an Arduino running firmata it is on a new PC whit Win-10 C:\\Users\\Node-Red\>node -v v18.12.1 C:\\Users\\Node-Red\>npm -v 9.1.2 …

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## [PolarArea Chart Customization](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/polararea-chart-customization/71016)

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**Author:** [@dpatel2016](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dpatel2016)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 16:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/polararea-chart-customization/71016 "2022-11-22T16:27:41Z")

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I am trying the following customization for the PolarArea chart and only the legend part works. Can anyone review the following and tell me why it doesn't work? msg.ui\_control = { type: 'polarArea', options: { …

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## [ There is a problem installing the plugin node-red-contrib-loxone](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/there-is-a-problem-installing-the-plugin-node-red-contrib-loxone/69495)

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**Author:** [@GlebDyak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GlebDyak)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 10:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/there-is-a-problem-installing-the-plugin-node-red-contrib-loxone/69495 "2022-11-22T10:52:59Z")

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Hey there! I'm trying to install a plugin node-red-contrib-loxone, but the following error occurs during installation: Please tell me what is the problem and how to solve it.

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## ["USE statement is not supported" when inserting into Azure SQL PaaS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-statement-is-not-supported-when-inserting-into-azure-sql-paas/71036)

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**Author:** [@demokedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/demokedes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 10:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-statement-is-not-supported-when-inserting-into-azure-sql-paas/71036 "2022-11-22T10:52:00Z")

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Dear all, I am using the recent version of node-red-contrib-mssql-plus node. I am inserting some data into the SQL Managed database on Azure (I am not having SQL DB server but PaaS version of Database). Majority of ins…

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## [Http request access problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-access-problem/70928)

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**Author:** [@pierpaolo1972](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pierpaolo1972)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2022 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-access-problem/70928 "2022-11-22T10:23:16Z")

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hello, I'm using an "http request" node to read the values ​​of my inverter from a web page. Everything worked until a few days ago. Now it gives me an authorization error. The address from which I read the values, norma…

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