# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=749 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 750 --- ## [Node-red-contrib-ui-svg / DrawSVG](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ui-svg-drawsvg/26484)
**Author:** [@tfmeier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tfmeier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ui-svg-drawsvg/26484 "2020-05-13T15:19:48Z")
I'm running Node-RED on the IBM Cloud when I came across node-red-contrib-ui-svg. What an opportunity to create dynamic dashboards for a home automation setup! Trying to find my around the wiki I tried to start the SVG … --- ## [Node-red on windows hidden icons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-windows-hidden-icons/26593)
**Author:** [@Nxito](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nxito)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 14:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-windows-hidden-icons/26593 "2020-05-13T14:44:45Z")
How should I do to hide the cmd that opens node-red in windows? Problems: having the cmd minimized can be annoying with an nssm service I cannot open windows of the desktop applications. so i think about leaving it a… --- ## [How good is NodeRED in reading files?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-good-is-nodered-in-reading-files/26572)
**Author:** [@syoma755](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/syoma755)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 13:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-good-is-nodered-in-reading-files/26572 "2020-05-13T13:40:57Z")
Hi all, I have one application in which a Linux machine capturing and saving to RAM disk a lot of traffic (telemetry). This traffic is quite huge - about 700MB/s. I do it with TCPdump, which works just fine. It creates … --- ## [PCF8574P Chip via i2C](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pcf8574p-chip-via-i2c/26449)
**Author:** [@Askjerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Askjerry)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pcf8574p-chip-via-i2c/26449 "2020-05-13T13:26:50Z")
I have several PCF8574P interface chips, this is an i2c to 8 I/O pins. You can use them for input or output and I have had great success with them when I was programming in python. I wanted to use them with Node Red, bu… --- ## [Multiple times message triggering](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-times-message-triggering/26591)
**Author:** [@akhtar321h](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akhtar321h)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-times-message-triggering/26591 "2020-05-13T12:51:44Z")
Hello Everyone, I want to trigger a node a specified number of times with the help of function node. Please give me solution for that. Thank you. --- ## [How to access array element by index in mustache in template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-array-element-by-index-in-mustache-in-template-node/26588)
**Author:** [@PlkMarudny](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PlkMarudny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 11:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-array-element-by-index-in-mustache-in-template-node/26588 "2020-05-13T11:35:16Z")
I have a simple flow that generates xml file using a template. But I have troubles using the data from the payload that holds the nested properties, as if only the first level of nesting is supported. The flow is below,… --- ## [More updates to my previous MQTT question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-updates-to-my-previous-mqtt-question/26562)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 09:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-updates-to-my-previous-mqtt-question/26562 "2020-05-13T09:35:07Z")
In follow up to: this It is still not consistent in what is happening. Or that's what I am seeing it as. This is a lot of screen shots. That may better. It may be worse. The scenario: I turn on this machine. Th… --- ## [Failed to start node-red. "path" argument must be of type string. Received an instance of Object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-start-node-red-path-argument-must-be-of-type-string-received-an-instance-of-object/26517)
**Author:** [@zuhaib446](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zuhaib446)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-start-node-red-path-argument-must-be-of-type-string-received-an-instance-of-object/26517 "2020-05-13T08:22:03Z")
12 May 15:01:21 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.0.3 12 May 15:01:21 - \[info\] Node.js version: v12.16.2 12 May 15:01:21 - \[info\] Windows\_NT 10.0.17763 x64 LE 12 May 15:01:22 - \[info\] Loading palette nodes 12 May 15:01:… --- ## [Inject serial data in JSON file then insert them in MongoDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-serial-data-in-json-file-then-insert-them-in-mongodb/26512)
**Author:** [@Elvyn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elvyn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 07:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-serial-data-in-json-file-then-insert-them-in-mongodb/26512 "2020-05-13T07:31:30Z")
Hello everyone, I would like to inject this data in a JSON file, but I dont know how to do that. After that Ive to insert them in MongoDB. Im french student, this one part of my final project of my studies. I Can tradu… --- ## [How to download flows.json using API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-download-flows-json-using-api/26507)
**Author:** [@dhpatel177](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhpatel177)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 06:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-download-flows-json-using-api/26507 "2020-05-13T06:58:07Z")
Hello, I am looking for and click event where it is called from. I am looking from where \[GET/flows\] and "Deploy","Export","Import" are called from. Please guide me as i am new to NODE RED. I am using windows. Thank… --- ## [MQTT read every x topics?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-read-every-x-topics/26558)
**Author:** [@droidblast](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/droidblast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 05:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-read-every-x-topics/26558 "2020-05-13T05:39:21Z")
Build up a ESP32 to read my power with a CT clamp from code off Github. It measures power reading every sec. Building a flow with Node Red but rather than read every 1 sec topic how can I read only say every 1hr, 12hrs … --- ## [Controlling 2 motors on a Raspberry](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-2-motors-on-a-raspberry/26567)
**Author:** [@Cmilian](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cmilian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 05:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-2-motors-on-a-raspberry/26567 "2020-05-13T05:00:49Z")
Hi Team, I am trying to control 2 12v motors on my raspberry with the Blynk joystick. Has anyone built a tutorial? Thanks in advance. --- ## [How to setup MSSQL connection fields from function node / outside the node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-setup-mssql-connection-fields-from-function-node-outside-the-node/26468)
**Author:** [@Jude.Robise](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jude.Robise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2020 01:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-setup-mssql-connection-fields-from-function-node-outside-the-node/26468 "2020-05-13T01:28:07Z")
Basically I want to access SQL node each fields from dashboard to enter data. Therefore is it possible to access those fields from outside the SQL node ? eg: accessing name from function node like "msg.name". any help … --- ## [Impossible to install the dropbox palette](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/impossible-to-install-the-dropbox-palette/14663)
**Author:** [@mike67](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mike67)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 22:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/impossible-to-install-the-dropbox-palette/14663 "2020-05-12T22:16:13Z")
Hello I try to install the dropbox palette, but I get this error :slight\_smile: 2019-08-22T19:55:20.958Z Install : node-red-node-dropbox 1.0.2 2019-08-22T21:55:20.778Z npm install --no-audit --no-update-notifier --sav… --- ## [Value to MQTT Topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/value-to-mqtt-topic/26549)
**Author:** [@Demitos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Demitos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/value-to-mqtt-topic/26549 "2020-05-12T21:13:52Z")
I'm sure this is some type of newb thing. I am sending a message to the Telegram reciver node via telegram. If this message has a fixed content, the function node should pass a string with "1" to the mqtt out node. Ho… --- ## [Node red button template using CSS change colors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-button-template-using-css-change-colors/26550)
**Author:** [@shel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 20:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-button-template-using-css-change-colors/26550 "2020-05-12T20:23:10Z")
I have eight relays controlled by eight buttons on a page. While this isn't truly a node-red question I'm posing it here as I really don't know where else to ask such a question. The buttons are created using a template … --- ## [Telegram: how to send location](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-how-to-send-location/25990)
**Author:** [@Hunter](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hunter)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 20:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-how-to-send-location/25990 "2020-05-12T20:14:18Z")
Hi all, I'n using the node-red-contrib-telegrambot and would like to know how to send a location? When I use the type: "message" all is fine. For location type: "location" should be used but I'm not quite sure how to co… --- ## [Node Red Server Statistics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-server-statistics/26551)
**Author:** [@vlturner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vlturner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 19:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-server-statistics/26551 "2020-05-12T19:29:07Z")
I am looking for a way to have access to the statistics of the Node-Red services. It would be nice to add a dashboard page or an http request that reports the statistics. Is there anything currently. I am having delays o… --- ## [Current State - IF data.attributes.current\_position](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/current-state-if-data-attributes-current-position/26542)
**Author:** [@Loony1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Loony1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 17:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/current-state-if-data-attributes-current-position/26542 "2020-05-12T17:18:03Z")
Hello, absolute beginner here (running HA/NodeRed for 3 days now). So I just installed a Shelly 2.5 for one of my roller shutter and I already made some flows with it. But now Im running into a probably simple problem (… --- ## [Buffer value adding - SIA Protocol](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buffer-value-adding-sia-protocol/26536)
**Author:** [@Sabrovich](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sabrovich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 15:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buffer-value-adding-sia-protocol/26536 "2020-05-12T15:24:40Z")
Hello, I am trying to send alarm alerts messages using SIA - DC09 protocol ( https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/47594214/dc-09-preparing-for-ansi-public-review-security-industry- ) Already look at the forum, don't … --- ## [Changing Websocket url, how to deal with it?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-websocket-url-how-to-deal-with-it/10603)
**Author:** [@swiftnesses](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/swiftnesses)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 15:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-websocket-url-how-to-deal-with-it/10603 "2020-05-12T15:00:18Z")
Hello, I'm using a websocket that changes it's URL frequently, is it possible to workaround this (for example pass options via a msg to configure the URL?). Currently I'm using: https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-… --- ## [Website parsen http request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/website-parsen-http-request/26520)
**Author:** [@rodnic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rodnic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 11:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/website-parsen-http-request/26520 "2020-05-12T11:48:22Z")
Hi, I would like to read stock prices from a website with Node-RED. for example the current DAX price from www.onvista.de How can I best parse this page? --- ## [TCP reply to Teltonika RUTX11 Modem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-reply-to-teltonika-rutx11-modem/26499)
**Author:** [@smallf00t](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smallf00t)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 09:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-reply-to-teltonika-rutx11-modem/26499 "2020-05-12T09:33:03Z")
Hi i m a beginer in node red i have begin a project with worldmap everything is fine. i would like to add function like make an AVL parser with my modem Teltonika RUTX11 ( https://wiki.teltonika-gps.com/view/Teltonika\_… --- ## [Node red for Individual User](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-for-individual-user/26234)
**Author:** [@dhpatel177](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhpatel177)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-for-individual-user/26234 "2020-05-12T08:14:02Z")
Hello, In my application i have a requirement like for an individual there should be individual flows should be saved on node red. For example if i have created some flow and again when i came to my node site than the … --- ## [Is exec node is the one i should use?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-exec-node-is-the-one-i-should-use/26476)
**Author:** [@tpbarnas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tpbarnas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 06:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-exec-node-is-the-one-i-should-use/26476 "2020-05-12T06:42:33Z")
I'm trying to create a communication driver i C language for reading data from variuos sources like for example modbus devices. I am going to include much more then one method of communication in it. My idea is to make t… --- ## [Button node: If msg arrives on input, emulate a button click:](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-node-if-msg-arrives-on-input-emulate-a-button-click/26477)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2020 00:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-node-if-msg-arrives-on-input-emulate-a-button-click/26477 "2020-05-12T00:15:40Z")
I've been caught on this before I think but want to check. What exactly does that mean? This is the code this time: \[{"id":"d3c31e8d.90ed7","type":"ui\_button","z":"caed37a2.771dc","name":"","group":"6ab22327.a2f71c","… --- ## [Trouble with a counter function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-a-counter-function-node/26418)
**Author:** [@Jez](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2020 23:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-a-counter-function-node/26418 "2020-05-11T23:33:35Z")
Hi All, Im having some trouble with this counter function node. Inside the function node are 3 counters, all share a common input and each have their own output. \[{"id":"841615d7.5593e8","type":"function","z":"c7d21a37… --- ## [Mdot sensor data via lora](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mdot-sensor-data-via-lora/6259)
**Author:** [@mdot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mdot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2020 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mdot-sensor-data-via-lora/6259 "2020-05-11T22:05:12Z")
I'm a beginner, I have an mdot and multitech conduit and i'm struggling to write a function to change payload into actual sensor data being transmitted. The payload being recieved in the node red debug is "payload". "\\u0… --- ## [\[q-gate\]Feature request - link gates together](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/q-gate-feature-request-link-gates-together/26480)
**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2020 22:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/q-gate-feature-request-link-gates-together/26480 "2020-05-11T22:01:13Z")
@drmibell Hi Mike If your a bit bored at the moment how about a facility to link gates together - like link nodes can be? This is to save having crossed wires (or actually using link nodes of course) to use one inject… --- ## [Message payload - String?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/message-payload-string/26494)
**Author:** [@uproden](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uproden)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2020 21:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/message-payload-string/26494 "2020-05-11T21:15:27Z")
I have been using NodeRed for quite a while and have never seen this before. I am using the "file" in node to grab the contents of a file and it seems to work fine, but it's outputting the message payload as a "string" i… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=748) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=750)