# General

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## [Node Red Keep Crashing, can't resolve error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-keep-crashing-cant-resolve-error/67031)

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**Author:** [@pinkfloydFR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinkfloydFR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2022 06:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-keep-crashing-cant-resolve-error/67031 "2022-08-29T06:52:37Z")

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Hi ! For a long time my nodered extension from HomeAssistant OS was working well, but since 2 week, each 2 or 3 days, it crash. Here is the log, i am not sure if the error connect is the source of the problem, but this…

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## [Reading from CSV file insert values into influx-DB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-from-csv-file-insert-values-into-influx-db/65886)

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**Author:** [@Ferdi84](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ferdi84)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2022 03:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-from-csv-file-insert-values-into-influx-db/65886 "2022-08-29T03:39:53Z")

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Hi i am very much new to Node-Red concept . we have emerson PLC -CPL410 which supports node-red and Influx-db. I try to read PLC Diagnostic data CSV file continuously and insert a data into influx-db one by one. i coul…

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## [SMA Home EnergyMeter part 3](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sma-home-energymeter-part-3/66962)

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**Author:** [@hevilp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hevilp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2022 20:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sma-home-energymeter-part-3/66962 "2022-08-28T20:12:33Z")

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Hey, @Becker i saw your node-red Home-Energymeter Code and have questions about it. How do I get values? There is action when they will be published. thanks in advance

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## [Can I get the Node-RED project name?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-get-the-node-red-project-name/67039)

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**Author:** [@paulkeates](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/paulkeates)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2022 19:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-get-the-node-red-project-name/67039 "2022-08-28T19:45:03Z")

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Hi, I want to be able to determine the actual name of the Node-RED Project from within that project itself. I don't think it is programmatically possible, but hope someone out there could point me towards this. I was …

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## [How to have an editable u-list?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-have-an-editable-u-list/66935)

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**Author:** [@LuisPereira](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LuisPereira)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2022 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-have-an-editable-u-list/66935 "2022-08-28T13:53:56Z")

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Hi everyone I'm new to Node-red, but I'm loving it! In my project I need to send a txt file to a few esp32 clients. I managed to get the .txt file to 1 esp32 client, but what I'll need is to send to several clients, t…

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## [\[SOLVED FOR NOW\] Out Of Memory exception interrupts my Flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-for-now-out-of-memory-exception-interrupts-my-flows/67025)

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**Author:** [@Aaroneisele55](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaroneisele55)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2022 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-for-now-out-of-memory-exception-interrupts-my-flows/67025 "2022-08-28T09:00:09Z")

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Hello, I recently noticed that my Node Red instance (Raspberry Pi 4b, Raspbian Bullseye with everything up-to-date) is offline. I ran the node-red-log commmand and it gave me: \<--- Last few GCs ---\> \[90535:0x41352cd…

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## [Gauge node not displaying label](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-node-not-displaying-label/67026)

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**Author:** [@Thewaver](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Thewaver)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2022 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-node-not-displaying-label/67026 "2022-08-28T08:52:43Z")

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Hi, I've entered a name in the label field of a gauge node but it does not display in the UI when there is a data value in the value format field ie: {{payload.data.dps.20}}. If the value format field is left as default …

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## [Paid node red (home assistant) help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/paid-node-red-home-assistant-help/66937)

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**Author:** [@djseek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/djseek)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2022 06:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/paid-node-red-home-assistant-help/66937 "2022-08-28T06:48:08Z")

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hi all - i'm wasting many hours trying to get stuff working in node red and am after someone who can jump on a zoom call with me to help debug some basic stuff i.e notifications actions not working in a flow grab custo…

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## [Controlling WLED - json modifiyng](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-wled-json-modifiyng/67016)

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**Author:** [@migsun](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/migsun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-wled-json-modifiyng/67016 "2022-08-27T22:12:38Z")

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hi, I'm trying to control a WLED instance and am currently encountering a small problem. I take the actual state of the LED strip and store it. After a different shema (short blinking), it should be returned to the stor…

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## [Help with Shelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-shelly/67014)

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**Author:** [@Frantisek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Frantisek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 21:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-shelly/67014 "2022-08-27T21:31:59Z")

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Hi, does anyone have an example for node red flow to turn on Shelly 1 based on temperatures from the DS18B20 temperature sensor? My beginner flow: \[ { "id": "cfc1c79dee914373", "type": "debug", …

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## [Twitch : i want to create un command "!mod"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/twitch-i-want-to-create-un-command-mod/66975)

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**Author:** [@MLB11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MLB11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 18:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/twitch-i-want-to-create-un-command-mod/66975 "2022-08-27T18:14:37Z")

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i want to create un command "!mod" which does "/mod @username" but but it makes me can someone help me ?

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## [Node-Red Influxdb In Querry field](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-influxdb-in-querry-field/67002)

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**Author:** [@mojgithub](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mojgithub)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-influxdb-in-querry-field/67002 "2022-08-27T12:46:12Z")

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Hi, i would like to have a query with dynamical variable. Example that works but it doesnt have dynamical variable. "-5d" is hardcoded. When i set my date in date picker msg.payload goes to my influxdb input. So…

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## [Multiple MQTT nodes affect eachother](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-mqtt-nodes-affect-eachother/67000)

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**Author:** [@maxym](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxym)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 11:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-mqtt-nodes-affect-eachother/67000 "2022-08-27T11:46:36Z")

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Hello all I found strange/unexpected by me thing. To understand better the issue I have to present the topics in my MQTT - shellies - device1 - input - longpush - command - etc - device2 - inpu…

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## [Javascript help to remove NaN from array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-help-to-remove-nan-from-array/67001)

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**Author:** [@grant1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grant1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-help-to-remove-nan-from-array/67001 "2022-08-27T11:01:50Z")

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This is actually a follow-up related to a previous post, but is a totally different question... In an HTTP GET request, I grab the price of nickel (which is returned as a value that must be divided by 1), convert to lbs…

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## [Error in installing npm --global in windows 10](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-installing-npm-global-in-windows-10/66942)

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**Author:** [@aminulhaq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aminulhaq)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2022 07:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-installing-npm-global-in-windows-10/66942 "2022-08-27T07:18:09Z")

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Hi i have installed node.js in mylaptop on drive E, and then i have checked node --version && npm --version and it is telling v16 and give error i am now nota able to run node red on my laptop kindly see pick for refere…

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## [Remote-red it´s free?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-red-it-s-free/66980)

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**Author:** [@Dalen98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dalen98)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 22:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-red-it-s-free/66980 "2022-08-26T22:03:11Z")

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hello everyone, sorry to bother you with this question, but the Remote-red application is totally free?, because when I click on the MANAGE INAPP PURCHASES option, prices appear, I still don't know what this option is fo…

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## [Help needed to code a HTTP GET inside a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-to-code-a-http-get-inside-a-function/66934)

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**Author:** [@championc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/championc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-to-code-a-http-get-inside-a-function/66934 "2022-08-26T21:29:08Z")

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Hi all, I'm trying to run a HTTP GET and return a parsed JSON object in the function, to use some the data generated in and in the output of the function. Let me explain - I have a water flow meter attached to our Rach…

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## [Crate an ARRAY in Function node to send it to G.Sheet Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crate-an-array-in-function-node-to-send-it-to-g-sheet-node/66984)

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**Author:** [@lumanga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lumanga)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crate-an-array-in-function-node-to-send-it-to-g-sheet-node/66984 "2022-08-26T20:11:26Z")

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Dear All, I'm trying to solve thi issue but searching in the forum Topic, I'm not able to find a solution. I want to add commands to this "function node" to make an UNIQUE ARRAY that contains the 4 values PZEM\*, to se…

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## [Suggestion to handle serial over tcp using nodered?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestion-to-handle-serial-over-tcp-using-nodered/66867)

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**Author:** [@syma33](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/syma33)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 19:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestion-to-handle-serial-over-tcp-using-nodered/66867 "2022-08-26T19:03:18Z")

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i suceeded to parse data using a rs232 adapter and node-red-node-serialport. However, the goal is to parse data over tcp, tried using tcp-node but then i cannot setup 7O1 in flow.... suggestion? virtualcom? HOWEVER, thi…

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## [Controlling audio in uibuilder from node-red flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-audio-in-uibuilder-from-node-red-flow/66983)

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**Author:** [@MPlauborg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MPlauborg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 17:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-audio-in-uibuilder-from-node-red-flow/66983 "2022-08-26T17:50:13Z")

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I am trying to control a mp3 audio on my uibuilder. I would like to be able to inject various parameter from node-red to uibuilder to control the audio. It should be play, pause, stop and currenttime (go to a specific p…

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## [Can chart display a data every 10uS?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-chart-display-a-data-every-10us/66913)

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**Author:** [@victagayun](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/victagayun)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 17:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-chart-display-a-data-every-10us/66913 "2022-08-26T17:34:42Z")

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As my subject, can the chart display a data every 10uS?

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## [Debug Error in NODE RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-error-in-node-red/66930)

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**Author:** [@sn19](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sn19)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 17:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-error-in-node-red/66930 "2022-08-26T17:13:26Z")

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Hello. I am getting the following error while using NODE RED. Could someone please help me fix this error? Thank you. I do not know what this error means or it refers to.

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## [Restarting in middle of night and multiple failures to deploy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/restarting-in-middle-of-night-and-multiple-failures-to-deploy/66955)

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**Author:** [@ctreischman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ctreischman)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/restarting-in-middle-of-night-and-multiple-failures-to-deploy/66955 "2022-08-26T15:58:39Z")

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Node-Red is running my home automation. I have had no major issues until recently updating to v3.0.2. I'm not sure if my issue is related to this update or not. In the middle of the night node-red seems to restart and…

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## [LIDL 3 outlet zigbee power strip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lidl-3-outlet-zigbee-power-strip/66964)

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**Author:** [@bobbles](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bobbles)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 15:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lidl-3-outlet-zigbee-power-strip/66964 "2022-08-26T15:41:52Z")

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Hi all. I'm new to NR and just getting started. I have a LIDL 3 outlet strip that I am trying to control via NR. I have created a simple flow to test the turning on of the outlets. Unfortunately the screenshot is n…

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## [Set location of phone in my house based on binary BLE switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-location-of-phone-in-my-house-based-on-binary-ble-switch/66973)

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**Author:** [@JimiQ79](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JimiQ79)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 15:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-location-of-phone-in-my-house-based-on-binary-ble-switch/66973 "2022-08-26T15:32:59Z")

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Hi all, newbie here. I'm trying to get home assistant to track where our phones are in the house. I have used this guide: (Comprehensive Room Presence Detection: Linking it all up! - Gergo) with ESPresense installed on…

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## [MQTT driven toggle, listen for actual toggle](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-driven-toggle-listen-for-actual-toggle/66938)

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**Author:** [@gubbfett](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gubbfett)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 14:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-driven-toggle-listen-for-actual-toggle/66938 "2022-08-26T14:52:55Z")

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So, I have a mqtt reciever for a physical on/off device, connected to a toggle/switch (on a dashboard) in node-red, which is connected to a mqtt transmitter. What I want to achieve is that this same toggle should be tri…

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## [Node-Red on Windows 10 with Chrome](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-windows-10-with-chrome/66933)

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**Author:** [@Craig](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Craig)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-windows-10-with-chrome/66933 "2022-08-26T14:23:50Z")

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I have installed node-red along with 101 nodes. When I start Node-Red from CMD, there are no errors or warnings. On Google, http://localhost:1880 starts Node-Red and progresses through loading nodes 101 / 101 and then …

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## [Is it possible to use only a single database node like (mssql) to run sequential queries in node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-use-only-a-single-database-node-like-mssql-to-run-sequential-queries-in-node-red/66949)

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**Author:** [@Nirajan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nirajan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 12:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-use-only-a-single-database-node-like-mssql-to-run-sequential-queries-in-node-red/66949 "2022-08-26T12:00:25Z")

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Hi Everyone, I need to an insert query to store a record on MS SQL Server. Once the insert query is successful, i need to run a select query to another table, based on the id (Primary key) of the newly inserted record f…

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## [Compare two payloads](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/compare-two-payloads/66825)

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**Author:** [@lourdes98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lourdes98)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 09:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/compare-two-payloads/66825 "2022-08-26T09:11:56Z")

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Hi! I'm using the 16.17.0 version of Node.JS and Node-RED v2.2.2. I want to read a value coming from payload, save it and compare it with the next one. Both comes from the same node. Then, execute a routine inside of …

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## [Influxdb error importing Json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-error-importing-json/66888)

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**Author:** [@MikeyMan83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MikeyMan83)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2022 08:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-error-importing-json/66888 "2022-08-26T08:58:16Z")

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I'm trying to import a NodeRed json from github. This on my raspberry pi with domoticz. Het Json comes from HeishaMon/Integrations/Domoticz at master · Egyras/HeishaMon (github.com) I've followed all steps, installed i…

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