# General

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## [Feedback TCP Request Send to MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feedback-tcp-request-send-to-mqtt/65187)

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**Author:** [@wiwan-wijoyo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wiwan-wijoyo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 18:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feedback-tcp-request-send-to-mqtt/65187 "2022-07-19T18:04:46Z")

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I will process the feedback data from TCP request to MQTT. I send command via terminal and TCP request result as in picture, but in switch "matches regex" no result. I will take feedback data from TCP Request to send…

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## [Node-red-dashboard deprecation warning after upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-deprecation-warning-after-upgrade/65330)

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**Author:** [@bwims](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bwims)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 16:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-deprecation-warning-after-upgrade/65330 "2022-07-19T16:12:44Z")

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Apologies if this is already well known, but after upgrading to 3.0 I saw the following message in the log. I was going to raise an issue in Github, but there was a message there encouraging problems to be raised here. …

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## [Use response from server in HTTP request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-response-from-server-in-http-request/65326)

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**Author:** [@Jodos2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jodos2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-response-from-server-in-http-request/65326 "2022-07-19T15:35:42Z")

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Hello all, I'm new to node red, but I've been playing with it for hours now. I want to use the response I get after a post request from the server in te debug messages, but I am not sure how to do it. Is there a way t…

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## [Check if data is still being send](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-if-data-is-still-being-send/65324)

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**Author:** [@Kaij3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kaij3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-if-data-is-still-being-send/65324 "2022-07-19T14:29:21Z")

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Hi all :wave: :wave: I am trying to create a flow where it checks for data every single time from an inject node. For example, This is the example flow where it will continuously inject data. But once one of them sto…

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## [Is it a standard feature that when a flow is exported the credentials within them are not available in the exported JSON file?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-a-standard-feature-that-when-a-flow-is-exported-the-credentials-within-them-are-not-available-in-the-exported-json-file/65322)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 13:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-a-standard-feature-that-when-a-flow-is-exported-the-credentials-within-them-are-not-available-in-the-exported-json-file/65322 "2022-07-19T13:48:36Z")

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I have a subflow which encapsulates a MySQL node. I have added the credentials to them via subflow environment variables i.e., user enters them by clicking on the subflow node and this information is resolved using $(\<en…

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## [Table-ui , Sequence data change when Refresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-ui-sequence-data-change-when-refresh/65318)

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**Author:** [@lovenodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lovenodered)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 12:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-ui-sequence-data-change-when-refresh/65318 "2022-07-19T12:04:37Z")

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Dear node red I Use example from "node-red-node-ui-table" = "no.4 Sending Commands".. I'm suit with "add one row @ top" button, because that button is show the last data that comed in the first line (e.g. First Row to t…

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## [Problem with Raspberry Pms7003 and Arduino](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-raspberry-pms7003-and-arduino/65305)

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**Author:** [@john12333](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/john12333)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 11:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-raspberry-pms7003-and-arduino/65305 "2022-07-19T11:12:27Z")

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hi, I am using a pms7003 sensor connected to an arduino which sends data to the raspberry via serial port and receives via node red values. The problem for me is that the values come split and I can't find a way to combi…

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## [InfluxDB node does DNS query in on every message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-node-does-dns-query-in-on-every-message/65257)

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**Author:** [@danielgoepp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/danielgoepp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 10:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-node-does-dns-query-in-on-every-message/65257 "2022-07-19T10:19:46Z")

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It would appear that a DNS query is done for every single message my flow. I have the TTL set to 3600 for my local network since things don't really change too often. Is there any reason that the InfluxDB node needs to d…

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## [Problem of connection with DNS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-of-connection-with-dns/65306)

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**Author:** [@nke9](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nke9)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-of-connection-with-dns/65306 "2022-07-19T09:23:44Z")

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Hello i wan't to access to node-red in remote-access, I can connect to my node-red server from another PC and I can see my flows and change them but i can't get the data in the debugger. Is there someone who understa…

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## [Nanosecond Precision with InfluxDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nanosecond-precision-with-influxdb/65278)

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**Author:** [@fludki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fludki)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 08:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nanosecond-precision-with-influxdb/65278 "2022-07-19T08:31:28Z")

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I am struggling with ns resolution timestamps from an influxDB (node-red-contrib-influxdb). The data is high-resolution acceleration data with a sampling frequency of several kHz. To make exact timestamps I would need ns…

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## [Errors Since Node-RED 3.0 Upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/errors-since-node-red-3-0-upgrade/65107)

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**Author:** [@deggle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deggle)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 07:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/errors-since-node-red-3-0-upgrade/65107 "2022-07-19T07:43:14Z")

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Updated docker container to latest 3.0.0 and it did not start. After some messing about I think it's now working but I'm having repeated issues with a couple of modules which are throwing errors. 14 Jul 18:49:35 - \[warn…

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## [NodeRed 3.0 Docker - Error writing context: Error: EACCES: permission denied](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-3-0-docker-error-writing-context-error-eacces-permission-denied/65210)

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**Author:** [@PuckeyP](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PuckeyP)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 07:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-3-0-docker-error-writing-context-error-eacces-permission-denied/65210 "2022-07-19T07:08:52Z")

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Hi All, I upgrade to Node Red 3.0. Had some problems withe the rfx-com module, but was able to fix that with a reinstall of the module, Now every 30 seconds I have an error in my logs: 17 Jul 13:37:59 - \[error\] Error…

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## [Azure Blob Save Storage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/azure-blob-save-storage/65299)

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**Author:** [@ramona10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ramona10)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 07:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/azure-blob-save-storage/65299 "2022-07-19T07:00:52Z")

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Hello! I have bee trying to integrate Azure Save Blob Storage into my flow and I keep getting this error "Parameter localFileName for function \_createBlobFromLocalFile should be a non-empty string". What should I do?

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## [Telegram function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-function-node/65287)

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**Author:** [@dowermyr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dowermyr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 06:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-function-node/65287 "2022-07-19T06:28:26Z")

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Hi! What am I dooing wrong with this? I can recieve telegrams to Node red but I can't send. But I Dont get any errrors. My function node looks like this: var content = "Garageport öppen!" msg.payload = {"chatid": 1234…

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## [Node-Red - Docker: Disappearing Objects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-docker-disappearing-objects/65271)

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**Author:** [@JohnMa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JohnMa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 06:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-docker-disappearing-objects/65271 "2022-07-19T06:25:03Z")

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Hello together, I've just installed Node Red on Docker (using WSL). Unfortunately, the objects disappear after I drop them into the workspace. They are literally there, I can identify them in the info section. Also, I …

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## [Doorbell node-red-contrib-homekit-bridged](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doorbell-node-red-contrib-homekit-bridged/65282)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 04:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doorbell-node-red-contrib-homekit-bridged/65282 "2022-07-19T04:31:03Z")

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Hi! I would like to add a doorbell to Homekit. Everything goes so far, but the Homekit app on the iPhone says that it is not supported. Furthermore it is not possible to select the homeobs which should play the sound. …

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## [Using ui\_table 'tickCross' colorization?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-ui-table-tickcross-colorization/65145)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 20:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-ui-table-tickcross-colorization/65145 "2022-07-18T20:49:34Z")

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Comparing ui\_table tickCloss formatter to the tabulator examples, I noticed that the tickCross is the same color be it true/false or 1/0. Is there a way to color the tick or cross? For example, for tick use the default…

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## [Do not write columns if there is no data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/do-not-write-columns-if-there-is-no-data/65035)

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**Author:** [@Mauri](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mauri)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 19:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/do-not-write-columns-if-there-is-no-data/65035 "2022-07-18T19:06:18Z")

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Hello Community I generate a pdf-file with node-red. Inside this dokument i work with columns. Now my question: Can I write a script that won't write the column if there is no data? {text: 'Heizung', style: 'header', …

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## [Function return not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-return-not-work/65267)

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**Author:** [@denissanga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/denissanga)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 14:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-return-not-work/65267 "2022-07-18T14:05:50Z")

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Hi all, I'm writing a function in func-exec node msg.topic = "" var array = \[\]; var exec = child\_process.exec('pgrep firefox', (error, stdout, stderr) =\> { if (error) { console.info("false") msg.pa…

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## [Credentials and HTTP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credentials-and-http/65266)

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**Author:** [@ramona10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ramona10)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 13:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credentials-and-http/65266 "2022-07-18T13:31:25Z")

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Hello! I have been trying to link the credentials node to a http request, using a bearer token, but I am not sure how. Msg does not have a property of token for credentials. How am I supposed to link the token from the…

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## [Restart service node-red and lightdm if errors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/restart-service-node-red-and-lightdm-if-errors/65230)

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**Author:** [@denissanga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/denissanga)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 12:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/restart-service-node-red-and-lightdm-if-errors/65230 "2022-07-18T12:49:16Z")

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Hi all, I would like that node-red service and lightdm service restarts after errors, and in case of lightdm service it must restart after node-red restart correctly many thanks in advance best regards

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## [Cannot install from script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-from-script/65198)

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**Author:** [@grant1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grant1)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 10:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-from-script/65198 "2022-07-18T10:55:13Z")

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I had an old Sony Vaio desktop PC that had (gasp!) Windows Vista on it. I installed Raspberry Pi Desktop with no issues. Specs are: Release date: July 1st 2022 System: 32-bit Kernel version: 5.10 Debian version: 11 (…

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## [Store only the last 24 hours' Data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-only-the-last-24-hours-data/65252)

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**Author:** [@cyntia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cyntia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 10:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-only-the-last-24-hours-data/65252 "2022-07-18T10:02:32Z")

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Hello. I'm receiving Data each second from a Database and with the help of the Write and read node and I store my data each minutes. I can delete the stored Data by configuiring another write note as delete instead of …

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## [Alexa Smarthome node: Too many requests. Try again in some time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-smarthome-node-too-many-requests-try-again-in-some-time/65184)

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**Author:** [@Surefire01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Surefire01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-smarthome-node-too-many-requests-try-again-in-some-time/65184 "2022-07-18T10:11:11Z")

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Hi Folks Anyone experienced this error recently whilst using the Smarthome node to operate Smart devices via Alexa routines. Just started happening last week whilst I was away from home. I tested it pretty thoroughly be…

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## [Moving cred files from one env to other](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-cred-files-from-one-env-to-other/63869)

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**Author:** [@SandeepA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SandeepA)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-cred-files-from-one-env-to-other/63869 "2022-07-18T09:55:22Z")

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Hi Nick, This is in discussion to the suggestion in the post We did the changes - and kept the cred file common across envs. Now the slave environments - fail on being able to decrypt the cred file. Is there some ke…

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## [Simulation application of a machine and node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simulation-application-of-a-machine-and-node-red/65039)

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**Author:** [@matteovi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/matteovi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 07:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simulation-application-of-a-machine-and-node-red/65039 "2022-07-18T07:35:25Z")

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how can I connect a simulation application of a machine to node red? This applicatin send an http request that contain a JSON file. The Client http open and close connection for every information sended to server. Eve…

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## [Run firefox --kiosk on my DPI screen just when page is correctly created](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/run-firefox-kiosk-on-my-dpi-screen-just-when-page-is-correctly-created/65227)

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**Author:** [@denissanga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/denissanga)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 06:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/run-firefox-kiosk-on-my-dpi-screen-just-when-page-is-correctly-created/65227 "2022-07-18T06:59:54Z")

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Hi all, I would like run firefox --kiosk http://127.0.0.1:1880/ui on my screen just when page is correctly created by node-red service and not before, because running it on boot a page of unreachable page appears. unti…

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## [Install any Version of Node-Red in the Windows System](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-any-version-of-node-red-in-the-windows-system/65240)

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**Author:** [@jeremylancc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jeremylancc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 03:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-any-version-of-node-red-in-the-windows-system/65240 "2022-07-18T03:53:30Z")

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Install any Version of Node-RED in the Windows System.pdf (370.8 KB)

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## [Port in Use NodeRed Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/port-in-use-nodered-error/65158)

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**Author:** [@dlo987](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dlo987)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2022 03:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/port-in-use-nodered-error/65158 "2022-07-18T03:32:06Z")

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hi, I´ve already installed node red 3.0, because I was having trouble with the previous version about this problem, but the issue persists. I´ve tried to fix it killing the process but when I start the server again it…

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## [How to recall the latest parameter values after restarting the computer?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-recall-the-latest-parameter-values-after-restarting-the-computer/65209)

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**Author:** [@AK51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AK51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2022 22:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-recall-the-latest-parameter-values-after-restarting-the-computer/65209 "2022-07-17T22:48:36Z")

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Hi, I have a flow with many setting inside. (i.e. scroll bar, data from MQTT...) Right now, I wrote a button to save all these parameter in my json file and once the computer is restarted, the function in the flow reads…

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