# General

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## [Do you know a way to use vertical view on a current node red version installed as an addon in HomeAssistant?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/do-you-know-a-way-to-use-vertical-view-on-a-current-node-red-version-installed-as-an-addon-in-homeassistant/48734)

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**Author:** [@ars4l4n](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ars4l4n)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 15:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/do-you-know-a-way-to-use-vertical-view-on-a-current-node-red-version-installed-as-an-addon-in-homeassistant/48734 "2021-07-23T15:43:36Z")

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Hey, fellow cyborgs There used to be this thread about vertical view and a github page it refers to that says in order to enable it in my NodeRed installation I have to replace the file red.min.js with the one provided …

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## [Modbus Serial - Whole bus disconnects when one device drops](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-serial-whole-bus-disconnects-when-one-device-drops/48555)

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**Author:** [@Weller1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Weller1)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 14:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-serial-whole-bus-disconnects-when-one-device-drops/48555 "2021-07-23T14:28:01Z")

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I have 7 Modbus room thermostats, 1 relay pack and 1 electricity meter on the bus currently. All works good until one device in the bus loses power. Each of the other devices go to "reconnect" state and they are not able…

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## [How to share sub-flows as Pallet?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-share-sub-flows-as-pallet/48772)

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**Author:** [@Arnab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Arnab)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 13:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-share-sub-flows-as-pallet/48772 "2021-07-23T13:57:04Z")

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Hi our team is currently working on a project where we have created few sub-flows for specific functions. We share sub-flows through JSON as of now. But we are thinking to move to sharing the sub-flows where it cannot b…

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## [MSSQL-Plus - Bulk Insert - use msg.QueryParams how?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-plus-bulk-insert-use-msg-queryparams-how/48491)

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**Author:** [@IoTPlay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IoTPlay)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-plus-bulk-insert-use-msg-queryparams-how/48491 "2021-07-23T11:19:42Z")

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@Steve-Mcl - I do want to try to use the Bulk insert - (which is working like a dream, thank you !), but not using the "Parameters Editor" - but by pointing msg.queryParams at it. Could you show me an example of what tha…

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## [Request - nrlint - All groups have names](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-nrlint-all-groups-have-names/48811)

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**Author:** [@MyRandomThoughts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MyRandomThoughts)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 11:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-nrlint-all-groups-have-names/48811 "2021-07-23T11:07:36Z")

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Similar to the current check for no unnamed functions and links, how about the same for groups? No people have groups with no names?

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## [Node-red registry port and protocol](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-registry-port-and-protocol/48559)

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**Author:** [@muhammad\_mikail\_j](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/muhammad_mikail_j)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 10:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-registry-port-and-protocol/48559 "2021-07-23T10:18:04Z")

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Dear All, Kindly help with information below to access node-red registry. Destination : 104.16.16.35 Port : ... ? Protocol : TCP/UDP I ask IT team to open access to node-red registry from server. Thanks in Advance. …

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## [Function if condition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-if-condition/48777)

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**Author:** [@aymanokail](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aymanokail)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 06:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-if-condition/48777 "2021-07-23T06:46:27Z")

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please i am new in node red and i want to make a function node which have 2 inputs and 1 output, the function is to check if the 1st input =0 and 2nd input = 0 then the output is not sent (null), else then the output = …

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## [ESP8266 disconnected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp8266-disconnected/48803)

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**Author:** [@boyvip\_123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/boyvip_123)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2021 06:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp8266-disconnected/48803 "2021-07-23T06:14:50Z")

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Please tell me how to solve this problem. Thank you. Code: #include \<AsyncMqttClient.h\> #include \<ESP8266WiFi.h\> #include \<Ticker.h\> #define WIFI\_SSID " \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* " #define WIFI\_PASSWORD " \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* " // Raspber…

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## [Tf.model node error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tf-model-node-error/48558)

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**Author:** [@MK1992](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MK1992)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2021 11:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tf-model-node-error/48558 "2021-07-19T11:13:14Z")

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Hi I have put my model.json in tf.model node but there is sth wrong with that node. After I refresh the page, I don't see that node and see sth like that. It's a bit weird. so after the manual installation, this is…

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## [MAX31865 RTD100 on Arduino](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/max31865-rtd100-on-arduino/48792)

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**Author:** [@erl22](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/erl22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 23:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/max31865-rtd100-on-arduino/48792 "2021-07-22T23:15:56Z")

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Hi All, I'm running NodeRed to control my home brewery. Currently running an Arduino Mega that controls a relay board using the Arduino Node (Arduino like loaded with StandardFirmata script) to control relay board (work…

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## [Change the Output between 0 and 1 on each message that I receive in the input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-the-output-between-0-and-1-on-each-message-that-i-receive-in-the-input/48685)

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**Author:** [@badr\_al\_moragab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/badr_al_moragab)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 21:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-the-output-between-0-and-1-on-each-message-that-i-receive-in-the-input/48685 "2021-07-22T21:42:39Z")

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Hello Guys. I need your help to finish this part. I want every time I receive msg.payload from the input the output must be between "0" and "1". For example the picture below this timestamp node when I press it for the f…

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## [Mac v2.0.2 Upgrade Not Showing Up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mac-v2-0-2-upgrade-not-showing-up/48783)

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**Author:** [@n61ab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/n61ab)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 21:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mac-v2-0-2-upgrade-not-showing-up/48783 "2021-07-22T21:48:41Z")

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I upgraded my Mac Node-Red to v2.0.2. The console shows v2.0.2, but, the web browser pull down (hamburger, upper right) still shows v1.3.4? Screenshots of console and browser, attached. Which version is running? Ala…

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## [2.0.2 Http Request node header casing lost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/2-0-2-http-request-node-header-casing-lost/48790)

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**Author:** [@i8beef](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/i8beef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 20:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/2-0-2-http-request-node-header-casing-lost/48790 "2021-07-22T20:45:23Z")

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After upgrading I've got at least one Http Request node that seems to be broken... It sets up a request message and sets the "Host" header as follows, but the request now fails, claiming I'm not sending that header, var…

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## [How do i? - Dashboard slider with Inc. - Dec. buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-dashboard-slider-with-inc-dec-buttons/48704)

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**Author:** [@Zodiac-69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zodiac-69)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 20:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-dashboard-slider-with-inc-dec-buttons/48704 "2021-07-22T20:23:40Z")

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I have a standard dashboard slider. I am trying to implement a "Inc" button that will increment the slider by 1 and a "Dec" button that will decrease the slider value by 1 - Fine Control on a tablet.... I have made two…

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## [Attempt to run node-red admin init failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attempt-to-run-node-red-admin-init-failed/48738)

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**Author:** [@oywino](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oywino)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attempt-to-run-node-red-admin-init-failed/48738 "2021-07-22T19:21:39Z")

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I've installed NR 2.01 successfully in Docker on a QNAP NAS. If I SSH into the container and issue the command : node-red admin init All I get is a : node-red: not found So, I assumed that although not mentioned any…

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## [Exec node not opening exe file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-not-opening-exe-file/48781)

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**Author:** [@incos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/incos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 17:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-not-opening-exe-file/48781 "2021-07-22T17:39:28Z")

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Hi, on windows if I fire the command "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Magnetek\\IMPULSE Link 5\\IMPULSELink5.exe" from the cmd terminal this program opens. i want to run the same command from an exec node but i cant get it to ope…

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## [Http request node not working after update to V2.0.1](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-not-working-after-update-to-v2-0-1/48713)

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**Author:** [@thansen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thansen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-not-working-after-update-to-v2-0-1/48713 "2021-07-22T16:46:55Z")

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Just updated to V2.0.1 last night, and after that my flow for text overlay on my Dahua surveillance cameras don't work anymore, and the out is "RequestError: Cookie failed to parse" After a little debugging i narrowed i…

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## [Array filter not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-filter-not-working/48758)

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**Author:** [@metter](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/metter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 14:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-filter-not-working/48758 "2021-07-22T14:51:34Z")

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I have this node red test setup where I want to filter an array of objects with another array. The problem is, the test setup returns an unfiltered copy of the original array. could anyone tell me where I go wrong? the…

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## [Nodered HTTP Request Error Response code 408 (Request Timeout)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-http-request-error-response-code-408-request-timeout/48761)

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**Author:** [@adouban](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/adouban)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-http-request-error-response-code-408-request-timeout/48761 "2021-07-22T13:05:42Z")

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Hi I have issue in using HTTP Request to query OpenStack APIs, the flow designed to Start Getting OpenStack Token for authentication (and it works) then initiating another request to OpenStack Cinder to List available v…

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## [Is saving flows (per tab) in database any easier in node-red 1.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-saving-flows-per-tab-in-database-any-easier-in-node-red-1-0/15004)

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**Author:** [@darrencruse](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/darrencruse)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-saving-flows-per-tab-in-database-any-easier-in-node-red-1-0/15004 "2021-07-22T13:05:16Z")

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I've been playing with node-red for awhile now as a hobby but dreaming I could use it on my day job where we create RESTful json apis using node.js. After looking pretty hard I've not found good solutions to: a. All t…

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## [Node-red-contrib-zwave-js values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-zwave-js-values/48706)

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**Author:** [@tjarcoboerkoel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tjarcoboerkoel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 11:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-zwave-js-values/48706 "2021-07-22T11:02:39Z")

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Hi there, Ive integrated the zwave-js nodes in my flow. They work and a testdevice shows up in te Zwave pane at the right if the gui editor. One zwave node is configured to listen to the test device (node 2) and there …

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## [Date not working if flow context not set](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-not-working-if-flow-context-not-set/48762)

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**Author:** [@maraguma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maraguma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 09:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-not-working-if-flow-context-not-set/48762 "2021-07-22T09:36:58Z")

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Hi, I have this bit of code in a function node. In line 1, I want to set the lastTimestamp to now if the flow context store is not set, but it doesn't work. If I do the same (line 2) without getting it from the flow con…

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## [2.0.1 Labels in editor UI missing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/2-0-1-labels-in-editor-ui-missing/48673)

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**Author:** [@ArminMertes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ArminMertes)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 09:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/2-0-1-labels-in-editor-ui-missing/48673 "2021-07-22T09:08:22Z")

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Hi there, thanks a lot for the graet development work! I made my tests with 2.0.1 with a new installed copy of my flows; everything worked fine. Then i made the upgrade in the productive environment. No functional defi…

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## [Error : Pool is closed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-pool-is-closed/5343)

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**Author:** [@aanand](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aanand)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-pool-is-closed/5343 "2021-07-22T08:59:16Z")

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guys, We are getting Pool is closed error in node-red. Flow is clear, I have deleted all nodes. Please find attached backup of nodered also. Thanks & Regards, Aanand

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## [Connecting the first GPS tracking device](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-the-first-gps-tracking-device/48752)

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**Author:** [@EuroNiceguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EuroNiceguy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 06:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-the-first-gps-tracking-device/48752 "2021-07-22T06:49:19Z")

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Hello everyone, I have successfully launched Node-RED on my Oracle Cloud instance and opened all necessary ports for the devices we want to integrate & connect. Can you advise on what is a typical config for such appli…

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## [Split topic and set flow variable within the same change node using part of topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-topic-and-set-flow-variable-within-the-same-change-node-using-part-of-topic/48710)

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**Author:** [@maraguma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maraguma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 06:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-topic-and-set-flow-variable-within-the-same-change-node-using-part-of-topic/48710 "2021-07-22T06:22:40Z")

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I hope someone can help me with my problem. Situation: I receive data from a sensor (counter and topic are relevant for me). I have several sensors in use that provide me with counter data. I have a change node in which…

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## [Websocket image to dashboard issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/websocket-image-to-dashboard-issue/48681)

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**Author:** [@Kovichenko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kovichenko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2021 04:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/websocket-image-to-dashboard-issue/48681 "2021-07-22T04:44:20Z")

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I'm trying to get a stream of images from a browser connected via websocket. The issue I have is about the format of the data: the dashboard image node is expecting a "clean" base64 image string but the node-red socke…

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## [Issue: PulseAudio command working with console but not in Exec node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-pulseaudio-command-working-with-console-but-not-in-exec-node/46716)

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**Author:** [@janedoe123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janedoe123)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [21 July 2021 23:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-pulseaudio-command-working-with-console-but-not-in-exec-node/46716 "2021-07-21T23:29:42Z")

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Hi All, I'm having an issue that I'm not able to fix when using a | (pipe) in an exec node. The full command I am trying to exec is: pactl load-module module-loopback latency\_msec=1 source=2 sink=1 | multimon-ng -a DTM…

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## [Ok, subflows - again - confused about looking at their nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ok-subflows-again-confused-about-looking-at-their-nodes/48679)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [21 July 2021 22:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ok-subflows-again-confused-about-looking-at-their-nodes/48679 "2021-07-21T22:45:12Z")

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I have another problem with a subflow and and am trying to work it out myself. But the subflow isn't playing fair. I have delay and trigger nodes in it but when I look at it they aren't showing themselves being used. S…

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## [Import global variable for use in Java Script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/import-global-variable-for-use-in-java-script/48733)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [21 July 2021 21:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/import-global-variable-for-use-in-java-script/48733 "2021-07-21T21:59:48Z")

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I am trying to add an object to the tool bar that contains text and variable I set in the flow. The script below has the test section that I am having issues with. I have figured out how to post a variable with text …

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