# General

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## [Access Name of Message Object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-name-of-message-object/30213)

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**Author:** [@stokes776](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stokes776)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-name-of-message-object/30213 "2020-07-16T15:40:35Z")

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Hello, I have a message, where the Object Name is dynamic. I would like to extract that and re-form the message a bit. I cant figure out how to access the name of the object. Ive tried msg.payload.\* but that gives me ba…

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## [Problems with foreach function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-foreach-function/30166)

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**Author:** [@lalo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lalo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-foreach-function/30166 "2020-07-16T15:40:09Z")

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I don't know why is appearing this error, some help please. This is my full function... const time = new Date(msg.payload); const hour = time.getHours(); const minute = time.getMinutes(); let timef = ""; if(minute\<10…

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## [NODE RED MySql parse error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-mysql-parse-error/30203)

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**Author:** [@shipra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shipra)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 12:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-mysql-parse-error/30203 "2020-07-16T12:22:17Z")

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Error: ER\_PARSE\_ERROR: You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'FROM \* rfid1 WHERE rfidno='E1234561'' at line 1" getting this…

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## [OpenID Connect 1.0 (Geo API)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openid-connect-1-0-geo-api/30206)

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**Author:** [@lizzardguki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lizzardguki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openid-connect-1-0-geo-api/30206 "2020-07-16T12:17:47Z")

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I am trying to create an API to communicate with GEO API (http://developer.geoworkforce.io) And so far i managed to gather auth code and tokens, but due to insufficient information (examples) i am stuck, could anyone re…

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## [Error using "node-red-contrib-ui-media" under Windows 10](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-using-node-red-contrib-ui-media-under-windows-10/29706)

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**Author:** [@Tolklein](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tolklein)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2020 12:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-using-node-red-contrib-ui-media-under-windows-10/29706 "2020-07-08T12:43:47Z")

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Hi All I'm fairly new to node-red and have always used it on my Raspberry PI which has worked well for my purposes. Recently I have need to use it on a more powerful machine running Windows 10, however things that work…

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## [Save Flows to git Repo with different username on commit & push](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/save-flows-to-git-repo-with-different-username-on-commit-push/30048)

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**Author:** [@digvijay17july](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/digvijay17july)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 10:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/save-flows-to-git-repo-with-different-username-on-commit-push/30048 "2020-07-16T10:01:53Z")

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Hi Team, Is there any way to set a different username and password on commit flows to a git repo, I mean if 2 different people are using the same instance and same flow, one person can enter his/her username and passwor…

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## [Upgrade node-red and nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/upgrade-node-red-and-nodes/30177)

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**Author:** [@Folgore](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Folgore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/upgrade-node-red-and-nodes/30177 "2020-07-16T09:57:32Z")

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Hi, I have upgrade node-red on my cloud VM to 1.1.2. After I have updated the nodes from manage palette tab. I have this problem, when open a configuration nodes of https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-chatb…

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## [Kiosk mode exit when pressing menu](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kiosk-mode-exit-when-pressing-menu/30175)

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**Author:** [@John\_Barry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/John_Barry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kiosk-mode-exit-when-pressing-menu/30175 "2020-07-16T09:57:02Z")

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Hi, I've managed to setup a kiosk mode that cycles between tabs but the only way to exit is to navigate to a ui button that disables the mode. Is it possible to retrieve data from the main menu button so when that's pr…

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## [Invalid token error when trying to login node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/invalid-token-error-when-trying-to-login-node-red/29845)

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**Author:** [@faisalchishti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/faisalchishti)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/invalid-token-error-when-trying-to-login-node-red/29845 "2020-07-16T09:27:14Z")

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Node-RED: v1.0.6 Node: v10.20.1 OS: Linux xxxxxxxx 3.10.0-514.10.2.el7.x86\_64 #1 SMP Thu Mar 2 11:35:29 PST 2017 x86\_64 x86\_64 x86\_64 GNU/Linux It is worthwhile to note that I am using Docker and persisting node-red d…

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## [Updating NR but not to \*\*the\*\* latest version](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-nr-but-not-to-the-latest-version/30169)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-nr-but-not-to-the-latest-version/30169 "2020-07-16T09:00:46Z")

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I am biting the bullet and updating a RasPi from Stretch to Buster. Model B Rev 2. Just flashed the SD card and am soon going to power down the old machine and stick in the new card. I think the latest version of NR m…

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## [Query to extract data from MariaDB using SELECT statement to link with the RFID card detected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-to-extract-data-from-mariadb-using-select-statement-to-link-with-the-rfid-card-detected/16497)

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**Author:** [@primat11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/primat11)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 08:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-to-extract-data-from-mariadb-using-select-statement-to-link-with-the-rfid-card-detected/16497 "2020-07-16T08:51:29Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to link the RFID card detected from my MFRC RC522 card reader to link with the database created on phpMydmin. I have used MYSQL node and it successfully detects the database but when I am se…

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## [Create Flow from Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-flow-from-flow/30174)

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**Author:** [@NicerDicer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NicerDicer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 08:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-flow-from-flow/30174 "2020-07-16T08:38:14Z")

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Hey I am new to Node-Red so forgive me if this question is stupid :smiley: I want to make a Flow, which creates a new Flow from an injected json file at the first one. Is it possible to create a Flow in a Flow without …

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## [\[Solved\] Http nodes suddenly gone, please help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-http-nodes-suddenly-gone-please-help/30173)

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**Author:** [@moryoav](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/moryoav)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 07:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-http-nodes-suddenly-gone-please-help/30173 "2020-07-16T07:18:09Z")

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I'm not sure what happened, but suddenly all the http nodes are gone (http-in/out/response, etc.). They are gone from the left selection panel and in flows that had them I now have a message that the nodes do not exist. …

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## [Error when install noderedrevpinodes-server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-when-install-noderedrevpinodes-server/30161)

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**Author:** [@EugeneD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EugeneD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 06:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-when-install-noderedrevpinodes-server/30161 "2020-07-16T06:27:17Z")

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Greetings, When I install noderedrevpinodes-server, an error appears My version of node-red is v1.1.2. My appreciations if anybody could help me.

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## [Setting default value for a numeric node and passing it on](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-default-value-for-a-numeric-node-and-passing-it-on/30148)

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**Author:** [@davej](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davej)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 22:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-default-value-for-a-numeric-node-and-passing-it-on/30148 "2020-07-15T22:50:22Z")

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I am having a brain freeze with something that should be really simple.. I have a numeric input node with a range of 1 - 4. I want to provide a default value of 1 which I do via a change node (or an inject). However, …

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## [Interval in IF-loop is 'deaf' for injecting input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/interval-in-if-loop-is-deaf-for-injecting-input/30093)

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**Author:** [@melhof](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/melhof)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 21:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/interval-in-if-loop-is-deaf-for-injecting-input/30093 "2020-07-15T21:21:13Z")

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Can someone tell me how to get this to work, or if it is an error in Node-Red? I am programming a countdown interval in a function node. But inside the IF loop, the clearInterval does not want to be triggered by inject…

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## [Delete a flow and ui objects connected to it are not deleted as well?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delete-a-flow-and-ui-objects-connected-to-it-are-not-deleted-as-well/30074)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 20:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delete-a-flow-and-ui-objects-connected-to-it-are-not-deleted-as-well/30074 "2020-07-15T20:58:11Z")

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Delete a flow and ui objects connected to it are not deleted as well? These are not shared ui objects. Shared ui objects, referenced by other flows, should not be deleted. But ui objects only linked to a single flow, …

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## [Thoughts and musings on deployment of Node Red to remote locations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/thoughts-and-musings-on-deployment-of-node-red-to-remote-locations/30151)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/thoughts-and-musings-on-deployment-of-node-red-to-remote-locations/30151 "2020-07-15T20:47:32Z")

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After many forum discussions, past reviewed, recent active topics, etc. And some significant testing over the last week or so, below is what I think works well, at least for me. Chime in of course as desired. Two scen…

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## [HTTP Error: self signed certificate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-error-self-signed-certificate/30147)

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**Author:** [@fmqs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmqs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 20:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-error-self-signed-certificate/30147 "2020-07-15T20:21:15Z")

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Hello, in my system, I have currently 2 raspberries pi 3 b+ that are in different networks. In one of them (raspberry A), I have Emoncms and in the other (raspberry B) I have node-red communicating with some field devi…

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## [Rebuild curl command in Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rebuild-curl-command-in-node-red/30082)

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**Author:** [@tepebox](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tepebox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 18:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rebuild-curl-command-in-node-red/30082 "2020-07-15T18:55:19Z")

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Hi, I guess a typical beginner's question: I have a curl command like this: curl -d "message=TEST" -X POST http://xxxx.xxx How do I rebuild this in Node-RED? Looks that simple but I didn't manage to get it running, ye…

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## [Is there anyway to deploy flows to multiple devices and not have the credentials for applicable nodes not lose configuration?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-anyway-to-deploy-flows-to-multiple-devices-and-not-have-the-credentials-for-applicable-nodes-not-lose-configuration/30065)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 18:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-anyway-to-deploy-flows-to-multiple-devices-and-not-have-the-credentials-for-applicable-nodes-not-lose-configuration/30065 "2020-07-15T18:36:47Z")

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Is there anyway to deploy flows to multiple devices and not have the credentials for applicable nodes not lose configuration? I tried deploying the flows credential file when I deployed the matching flows file. But I s…

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## [Function map on Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-map-on-node-red/30141)

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**Author:** [@lalo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lalo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 18:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-map-on-node-red/30141 "2020-07-15T18:18:41Z")

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Hi, I'm using this fuction on the Arduino IDE, but I want to use it in Node-RED some documentation that I must see? This is the function I need to use map but I'm not sure in Node-RED the equivalent for that. output\_va…

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## [Compare two succesive payloads](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/compare-two-succesive-payloads/29780)

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**Author:** [@e-Duardo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/e-Duardo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 13:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/compare-two-succesive-payloads/29780 "2020-07-15T13:34:50Z")

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Hi all, I am reading the weight given by a scale through the serial port. The scale transmits the weight value in a ratio of 10 measures per second (approx.), and I put both the weight value and the time of lecture into…

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## [installation problem manage palette installation node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-problem-manage-palette-installation-node/30121)

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**Author:** [@Sebchauvour](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sebchauvour)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-problem-manage-palette-installation-node/30121 "2020-07-15T11:38:43Z")

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Translation Google Français Anglais Hello installation problem manage palette installation node. I need to install the node : Smooth ds18b20 PCA9685 out kalman-filter twitter out 2 more A Node-RED node to read…

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## [Getting error in sending email](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-error-in-sending-email/30125)

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**Author:** [@nmwakde](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nmwakde)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-error-in-sending-email/30125 "2020-07-15T11:38:26Z")

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Error: Invalid login: 535-5.7.8 Username and Password not accepted. Learn more at 535 5.7.8 https://support.google.com/mail/?p=BadCredentials b24sm2108080pgn.8 - gsmtp please guide

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## [Any volunteers for lipsync via tensorflow and opencv?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-volunteers-for-lipsync-via-tensorflow-and-opencv/30124)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-volunteers-for-lipsync-via-tensorflow-and-opencv/30124 "2020-07-15T11:19:55Z")

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Hi folks, Saw yesterday on Twitter a retweet from @dceejay about LipSync. From their Github page, it seems that there is a Tensorflow FaceMesh model available. I assume that can be used in node-red via the node-red-co…

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## [Homebridge + NodeRed + MQTT + ESP8266 help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/homebridge-nodered-mqtt-esp8266-help/30053)

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**Author:** [@Dragos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dragos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/homebridge-nodered-mqtt-esp8266-help/30053 "2020-07-15T10:17:59Z")

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Hello. I'm quite new to NodeRed and to programming in general. I've done a few automations in my home using ESP8266+Blynk, but I'm trying to convert my Arduino devices to different apps like Homekit, Google Home or Home …

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## [Ability to pause the debug window](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ability-to-pause-the-debug-window/30112)

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**Author:** [@C5H8NNaO4](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/C5H8NNaO4)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ability-to-pause-the-debug-window/30112 "2020-07-15T10:07:16Z")

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Is there any way to make the debug window stop scrolling? Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to inspect a message as is right now, because it just scrolls out of the view. When I clear the debug window and scroll up …

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## [Introduce Myself](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introduce-myself/30115)

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**Author:** [@thisisusername123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thisisusername123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 09:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introduce-myself/30115 "2020-07-15T09:56:26Z")

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My name's Kien, I come from Ha Noi, I'm studying International Business at VNU and planning to take an IELTS exam next year. My hobbies are reading English books , playing video games and football, listening to US-UK mus…

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## [What am I supposed to do to contact someone who wrote a node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-am-i-supposed-to-do-to-contact-someone-who-wrote-a-node/20756)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2020 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-am-i-supposed-to-do-to-contact-someone-who-wrote-a-node/20756 "2020-07-15T09:54:51Z")

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Going to the library page and opening the github I can't see a place to submit a bug, or request a feature. This is the node: node-red-contrib-tasmota I am sure I've spoken to the person, but can't find how/where.

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