# General

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## [Issues Connecting to Home Assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-connecting-to-home-assistant/23925)

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**Author:** [@Exit2Studios](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Exit2Studios)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 21:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-connecting-to-home-assistant/23925 "2020-03-30T21:49:37Z")

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I have NR running on a Raspberry Pi (external of my Home Assistant instance). It was previously working, but now won't connect to Home Assistant. I've tried API password, etc. I recently created a long lived token, an…

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## [Save to CSV or TXT - UI Table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/save-to-csv-or-txt-ui-table/23915)

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**Author:** [@zox2005](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zox2005)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 19:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/save-to-csv-or-txt-ui-table/23915 "2020-03-30T19:19:31Z")

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Hi, i have ui table populated with 10 records. I found on tabultaor web site that tables can have options for export / save file to PC. I can not find how can i add this option to node-red. If this option is not availa…

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## [Files access write/read - Node RED wiith Docker from Synology](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/files-access-write-read-node-red-wiith-docker-from-synology/23890)

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**Author:** [@Ventilo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ventilo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 16:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/files-access-write-read-node-red-wiith-docker-from-synology/23890 "2020-03-30T16:49:08Z")

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Hello everybody, I'm a begginer with Node RED, i started first with a RaspberryPi and now I use Node Red with my Synology DS411+II. (Syno+Docker+NodeRed) I'm looking for write a file on my Syno. I give access to /No…

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## [Missing node error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-node-error/23868)

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**Author:** [@maxlugo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxlugo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 15:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-node-error/23868 "2020-03-30T15:53:43Z")

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I running node-red on raspberry pi3 after upgrade I have fallowing missing node msg. 29 Mar 23:09:45 - \[info\] Waiting for missing \>types to be registered: 29 Mar 23:09:45 - \[info\] - postgres db I tryed to reinstal …

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## [Time is wrong in a (synology) hosted docker installation (SOLVED)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-is-wrong-in-a-synology-hosted-docker-installation-solved/23878)

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**Author:** [@dougle03](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dougle03)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 09:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-is-wrong-in-a-synology-hosted-docker-installation-solved/23878 "2020-03-30T09:10:01Z")

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Good morning all, My NodeRed installation that is in Docker running on a Synology NAS has an incorrect time, it's one hour behind. The clocks went forward yesterday and the host NAS does have the correct time, but my N…

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## [Create plugin for custom node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-plugin-for-custom-node/23873)

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**Author:** [@Iliyas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Iliyas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 06:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-plugin-for-custom-node/23873 "2020-03-30T06:27:17Z")

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I have created a custom node successfully, now I need to create a plugin for this node so that we can easily install into any servers into 1 click please help me out with this.

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## [Http GET with body doesn't work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-get-with-body-doesnt-work/7268)

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**Author:** [@uwaechte](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uwaechte)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 05:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-get-with-body-doesnt-work/7268 "2020-03-30T05:11:46Z")

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Hi, I want to query a webserver to get a json file. For that I have to request the webserver via http GET method and the json query string has to be in the body. It work perfect when I use postman, but I try to use www…

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## [HTTP request - works in POSTMAN but not in NodeRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-works-in-postman-but-not-in-nodered/23871)

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**Author:** [@godofglow](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/godofglow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 05:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-works-in-postman-but-not-in-nodered/23871 "2020-03-30T05:11:13Z")

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HI everbody, I getting crazy... :smiley: I have some HTTP Request (incl. Query) to Elastic which works pretty fine in Postman. I tried hundreds ways to add the body, headers, etc. to a http response node, but it seems…

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## [Anyone here every played with IR commands?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-every-played-with-ir-commands/23860)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2020 01:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-every-played-with-ir-commands/23860 "2020-03-30T01:02:58Z")

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I have just bought one of these IR pucks and flashed with with Tasmota so I can keep things local. I made a simple flow to test it and it is receiving data when I point a remote at it and press a button. Thing is I don…

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## [Passing values to influxdb](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-values-to-influxdb/23847)

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**Author:** [@ajocius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajocius)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 22:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-values-to-influxdb/23847 "2020-03-29T22:24:26Z")

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I do get readings from my sensors via MQTT. Message payload looks like this: "13.4375,0x6f01d51b07000728" where 13.4375 is temp and value after come is sensor identifier. Since I will have several sensors connected, th…

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## [Warnings when starting NR on macOS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warnings-when-starting-nr-on-macos/23807)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 21:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warnings-when-starting-nr-on-macos/23807 "2020-03-29T21:58:28Z")

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Running MacOS version 10.14.6, starting NR gives Welcome to Node-RED 28 Mar 18:51:45 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.0.4 28 Mar 18:51:45 - \[info\] Node.js version: v8.11.2 28 Mar 18:51:45 - \[info\] Darwin 18.7.0 x64 LE …

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## [Telegram - authorised/unauthorised users](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-authorised-unauthorised-users/15100)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 20:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-authorised-unauthorised-users/15100 "2020-03-29T20:40:31Z")

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I'm finally trying out Telegram (using node-red-contrib-telegrambot ) and I've set up a bot and using receiver node to get messages from my mobile phone. The rx node as two outputs - one from authorised user and from no…

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## [Node-Red - Node Settings UI - glitch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-settings-ui-glitch/23846)

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**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 18:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-settings-ui-glitch/23846 "2020-03-29T18:48:27Z")

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Not sure where to post this, so within General it goes, per instructions. I was working on Node-red, and happened to double click the HTTP Response node in my flow, and did not get an immediate response (no pun). As …

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## [Cannot install "co2monitor 0.0.1"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-co2monitor-0-0-1/23743)

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**Author:** [@fehlkauf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fehlkauf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 18:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-install-co2monitor-0-0-1/23743 "2020-03-29T18:36:55Z")

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Hello, I cannot install the flow palette for "co2monitor 0.0.1". I try to use the web interface. The error log says ----------------------------------------------------------- 2020-03-27T16:20:45.977Z installieren…

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## [Shared MQTT subscriptions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shared-mqtt-subscriptions/23837)

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**Author:** [@msupra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/msupra)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shared-mqtt-subscriptions/23837 "2020-03-29T16:39:15Z")

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Hi all I use emq as my mqtt server and it supports shared mqtt subscriptions. I want to use this functionality to have more than one flow have an mqtt in node that will subscribe to the same topic, as to offer round rob…

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## [Old context variables are still accessable after deploy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/old-context-variables-are-still-accessable-after-deploy/23839)

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**Author:** [@r0ller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/r0ller)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 16:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/old-context-variables-are-still-accessable-after-deploy/23839 "2020-03-29T16:30:18Z")

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Hi All, I've just noticed that if I rename a context variable in a function say: flow.set("a",1); to: flow.set("b",1); the old context variable "a" still lingers there after deploy (node-red 1.0.2). At least, flow.k…

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## [Heating flow . contrib heater controller](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/heating-flow-contrib-heater-controller/23781)

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**Author:** [@oddmn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oddmn)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 16:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/heating-flow-contrib-heater-controller/23781 "2020-03-29T16:07:25Z")

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Hello all. Can some help me with this problem. I dont get this flow to turn of and of my electrical heater (fibaro wall plug). I cant find the problem with this. looks like everything is working except turning on/off. …

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## [Where to add CSS file in Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-to-add-css-file-in-node-red/7052)

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**Author:** [@gmahule](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gmahule)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-to-add-css-file-in-node-red/7052 "2020-03-29T14:23:15Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to customize the node red but I am unable to understand how to add CSS and also what changes I have to do in settings.

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## [SDS011 contrib, problem with installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sds011-contrib-problem-with-installation/21450)

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**Author:** [@calcioscacchi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/calcioscacchi)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sds011-contrib-problem-with-installation/21450 "2020-03-29T14:08:00Z")

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Hi there. I'm trying to install the SDS011 sensor node in my rapsberry pi3, you can find it here: https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-sds011 Actually i'm running npm@6.13.4 and node@v12.15.0. I wish that i…

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## [Msg.topic as name for flow variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-topic-as-name-for-flow-variable/23823)

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**Author:** [@KoenV](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KoenV)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 13:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-topic-as-name-for-flow-variable/23823 "2020-03-29T13:11:19Z")

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Hi, I am reasonable new to node-red. in my project i have a number of settings that are changeable on a dashboard. When that change comes in i want to use the msg.topic as the name for the flow variable. i tried many sy…

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## [How to create custom node like "telegram receiver" node of my own?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-custom-node-like-telegram-receiver-node-of-my-own/23801)

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**Author:** [@RavinderSingh13](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RavinderSingh13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 13:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-custom-node-like-telegram-receiver-node-of-my-own/23801 "2020-03-29T13:09:09Z")

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Hello All, I have learnt today how to create a custom node by link https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/first-node and fixed issues by this forum's help with link https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-see-newly…

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## [Nodes squashed in upper left corner](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-squashed-in-upper-left-corner/23820)

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**Author:** [@GChapo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GChapo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-squashed-in-upper-left-corner/23820 "2020-03-29T12:11:34Z")

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Hello, I have several nodes that I can't see because they're squashed in the upper left section in node red. Can anybody assist please?

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## [How to specify an integer data type to InfluxDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-specify-an-integer-data-type-to-influxdb/23799)

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**Author:** [@Loic74650](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Loic74650)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-specify-an-integer-data-type-to-influxdb/23799 "2020-03-29T10:11:09Z")

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Hello Folks, I have MQTT data in JSON format which looks like this: "{"Tmp":1018,"pH":733,"PSI":68,"Orp":592,"FilUpT":28072,"PhUpT":625,"ChlUpT":247,"IO":152,"IO2":224}" I convert it to a JS Object with the JSON node …

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## [Uibuilder, dynamically add a component with Vue.js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-dynamically-add-a-component-with-vue-js/23777)

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**Author:** [@MrPec](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MrPec)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 09:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-dynamically-add-a-component-with-vue-js/23777 "2020-03-29T09:43:25Z")

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Hi all, maybe it's a silly question and it's quite easy, but I have absolutely zero knowledge about Vue.js. Imagine I want to design a questionnaire with Node-Red and Uibuilder. To achive this I have a state in my flo…

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## [Looking for advice on how to](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-advice-on-how-to/23738)

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**Author:** [@shuri1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shuri1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2020 07:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-advice-on-how-to/23738 "2020-03-29T07:04:50Z")

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I'm being asked to build an app on a multitech conduit using node red. It needs to do the following: Receive Lora messages Send them off to a web service If the send fails, resend.....without ever losing a msg #1 an…

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## [Values from different sources to a display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/values-from-different-sources-to-a-display/23749)

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**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2020 21:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/values-from-different-sources-to-a-display/23749 "2020-03-28T21:14:25Z")

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I'm trying to display the values coming from two ds18b20 probes on an lcd1602. The node I'm using for the display is the node-red-contrib-lcd20x4-i2c, which looks for a message in this format: msg.payload = { msgs: …

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## [Boolean Logic Ultimate only arrive 1 Topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/boolean-logic-ultimate-only-arrive-1-topic/23778)

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**Author:** [@mimk97](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mimk97)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2020 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/boolean-logic-ultimate-only-arrive-1-topic/23778 "2020-03-28T13:27:08Z")

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Hi, could someone tell me why Boolean Logic Ultimate receive only 1 Topic?

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## [Not able to see newly created node in UI's Palate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-see-newly-created-node-in-uis-palate/23782)

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**Author:** [@RavinderSingh13](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RavinderSingh13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2020 13:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-see-newly-created-node-in-uis-palate/23782 "2020-03-28T13:15:47Z")

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Hello All, Greetings!! I am going through link https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/first-node and trying to create my first custom node here. Steps I followed are: 1- Created a new directory named "custom\_modules"…

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## [Editor Theme css not working (solved)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editor-theme-css-not-working-solved/1355)

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**Author:** [@Dr.legendaddy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dr.legendaddy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2020 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editor-theme-css-not-working-solved/1355 "2020-03-28T12:23:36Z")

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Hello erverybody! I’m trying to add a custom css as described is the docs here: https://nodered.org/docs/configuration The favicon and title are working but the css doesnt change antyhing. editorTheme: { page: { …

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## [Multiple topics / output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-topics-output/23751)

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**Author:** [@Secundus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Secundus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2020 12:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-topics-output/23751 "2020-03-28T12:22:09Z")

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Hello everybody; I've got a no-doubt very newbie question. I have a sensor, which gives off a hex string as being the payload. So far I've been able to extract -within a function node- the data, put it in variables and…

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