# General

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## [How to expand tab size (workspace) in nodered instead of 8000X8000](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-expand-tab-size-workspace-in-nodered-instead-of-8000x8000/90195)

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**Author:** [@tienhung36](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tienhung36)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 16:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-expand-tab-size-workspace-in-nodered-instead-of-8000x8000/90195 "2024-08-23T16:35:11Z")

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Can anyone help me solve it?

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## [Support for .env files? or other ways to store and load secrets?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-for-env-files-or-other-ways-to-store-and-load-secrets/90330)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 13:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-for-env-files-or-other-ways-to-store-and-load-secrets/90330 "2024-08-23T13:59:14Z")

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Got node red in docker using a project folder with git version control. Now I need to store credentials (when flows connect via API to other servers). One normal way of doing this is having local .env files which are in…

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## [Concatenate and string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/concatenate-and-string/90342)

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**Author:** [@JonnyTech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JonnyTech)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 11:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/concatenate-and-string/90342 "2024-08-23T11:43:03Z")

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I have an environment variable named ip-address and can assign access it using ${ip-address}. For example I assign it to a dashboard text node label or use it in a change node to set a message field. I use it because t…

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## [Migration from NextJS 14 web application to NODE-RED!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migration-from-nextjs-14-web-application-to-node-red/90364)

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**Author:** [@LaZER](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LaZER)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migration-from-nextjs-14-web-application-to-node-red/90364 "2024-08-23T11:51:48Z")

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Hi guys, I'm new to Node-red but in a situation where I have to move all my backend API and automation to node-red and use nextjs-14 as frontend. How can I do it? Can anyone help me out how I can start and move ahead af…

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## [The Issue caused by changes in window size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-issue-caused-by-changes-in-window-size/90327)

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**Author:** [@YanWen37](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/YanWen37)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 08:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-issue-caused-by-changes-in-window-size/90327 "2024-08-23T08:53:44Z")

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I noticed that the Widgets on the Dashboard interface become disorganized as the size of my display window changes. How can I lock the position of my widgets on the Dashboard so that they don’t move around?

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## [Teslamate -\> Node-Red -\> Postgres database issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/teslamate-node-red-postgres-database-issues/90357)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2024 06:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/teslamate-node-red-postgres-database-issues/90357 "2024-08-23T06:18:15Z")

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Hi all, this is not a real Node-Red problem but I do not know where else to put it and I know that the know-how around node-red, docker, postgres, etc. is really high in this forum. And: I am willing to pay real money…

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## [How could I collaborate with team members properly?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-could-i-collaborate-with-team-members-properly/90334)

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**Author:** [@Gustavo-Amaral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gustavo-Amaral)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 16:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-could-i-collaborate-with-team-members-properly/90334 "2024-08-22T16:04:00Z")

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Hello there, I am way new to Node-RED and I would like to be able to collaborate with team members in order to develop a new solution for EVSEs. However, I do have some issues in mind that my team is in some trouble to …

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## [Gpio not allocated with ADC hat](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-not-allocated-with-adc-hat/90333)

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**Author:** [@jpadie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jpadie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 15:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-not-allocated-with-adc-hat/90333 "2024-08-22T15:43:22Z")

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Hi I am using a waveshare adc hat with an ADS1256 chip that used SPI. (Board info here) i'm getting inconsistent results from this - sometimes the Pi says gpio not allocated and sometimes there's just a generic comms f…

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## [Gracefully stop node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gracefully-stop-node-red/18973)

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**Author:** [@EmilWesselink](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EmilWesselink)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gracefully-stop-node-red/18973 "2024-08-22T13:10:36Z")

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Hey all, I am trying to build a scalable rpa platform with Node-Red. Nod red is great for the orchestration for this. But I run into a small bump, where I can not find any solution yet so I want to ask you for inspirati…

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## [RedPLC undefined errors with coil and contact](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/redplc-undefined-errors-with-coil-and-contact/90325)

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**Author:** [@txrocks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/txrocks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2024 01:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/redplc-undefined-errors-with-coil-and-contact/90325 "2024-08-22T01:38:30Z")

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Hello, I am trying to use RedPLC for the first time. I keep getting an error of undefined on a coil that I have on my first rung and the contact on the second rung. Are there any other tutorials or examples ? I have…

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## [Pi Zero W fail to install Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-zero-w-fail-to-install-node-red/88950)

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**Author:** [@pcborges](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pcborges)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2024 21:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-zero-w-fail-to-install-node-red/88950 "2024-08-21T21:35:07Z")

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Hi, I am trying to install Node-Red to my Raspberry Pi Zero W in what would be a no events simple instalation but that somehow is not working. I did this same install a couple of weeks ago with no incidents. So I prepa…

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## [Alarms management using node-red-contrib-xstate-machine](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alarms-management-using-node-red-contrib-xstate-machine/90309)

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**Author:** [@vtgav](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vtgav)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2024 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alarms-management-using-node-red-contrib-xstate-machine/90309 "2024-08-21T10:11:39Z")

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I'm trying to use the xstate node for managing alarm lifecycles. It's really good for handling an individual alarm, but I'm wondering whether I can use this node for multiple alarms - each of the alarms will have the sam…

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## [HTTP-request return 201, no data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-return-201-no-data/90301)

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**Author:** [@tjarcoboerkoel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tjarcoboerkoel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2024 06:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-return-201-no-data/90301 "2024-08-21T06:50:26Z")

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Hi readers, I have a flow with HTTP request node, use the GET request with JSON formatting and it connects and reads some data. Thing is, the connection seems to be closed before the real data is received. In the retur…

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## [I ran into a tricky problem when using node-red-contrib-s7 to connect to a PLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-ran-into-a-tricky-problem-when-using-node-red-contrib-s7-to-connect-to-a-plc/90299)

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**Author:** [@Xiang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Xiang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2024 06:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-ran-into-a-tricky-problem-when-using-node-red-contrib-s7-to-connect-to-a-plc/90299 "2024-08-21T06:13:08Z")

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A PLC can have its data read when no password is set, but if a password is configured, the data cannot be read. However, I haven't been able to find where to input the password to establish a connection.

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## [Node-red-contrib-ewelink-copy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ewelink-copy/90267)

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**Author:** [@mario\_mindzone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mario_mindzone)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ewelink-copy/90267 "2024-08-20T16:58:13Z")

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Salve a tutti, non ho mai scritto su questo blog e quindi vi prego di perdonarmi se sbaglio qualcosa. Da poco ho iniziato ad usare Node-red e non sono molto esperto. Da circa 2 mesi ho installato e usato node-red-contri…

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## [Monitor incoming ip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitor-incoming-ip/90296)

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**Author:** [@AdrianoOPereira](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AdrianoOPereira)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 14:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitor-incoming-ip/90296 "2024-08-20T14:39:48Z")

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Good morning, Guys! I would like to use a node to monitor the ip, in case the connection drops for some reason I get an information that something is wrong

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## [Node red crashes frequently](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-frequently/90262)

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**Author:** [@Arash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Arash)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 13:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-frequently/90262 "2024-08-20T13:16:44Z")

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Hi all. I used node red to prepare a monitoring system for mechanical facilities and condition of productive machines 2 years ago on server system so that other persons in factory could see and use it. I also put node r…

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## [Downloading charts from node red ui into pdf](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloading-charts-from-node-red-ui-into-pdf/90275)

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**Author:** [@Desmond-Zeh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Desmond-Zeh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloading-charts-from-node-red-ui-into-pdf/90275 "2024-08-20T12:30:16Z")

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Hello! Please I have a mini scada that I’ve developed for my company using node red. Data are read from generators control modules and stored directly into a csv file for further processing. The csv files are then uploa…

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## [Using node-red-node-sqlite: error are uncaught by CATCH node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-node-sqlite-error-are-uncaught-by-catch-node/90288)

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**Author:** [@GuyZou](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GuyZou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 08:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-node-sqlite-error-are-uncaught-by-catch-node/90288 "2024-08-20T08:08:01Z")

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I'm running a flow using SQLITE DB. It is simple et efficient enough. When I start a long query on the database from an external program, Like:( select count () from MESSAGES where sent = 0;)\* I have an error when nod…

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## [UI Text Formatting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-text-formatting/90281)

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**Author:** [@RGAnthony](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RGAnthony)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 02:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-text-formatting/90281 "2024-08-20T02:41:04Z")

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Hey all, I have a SQL database linked and running a query that outputs a payload and I am able to select it individually by msg.payload.rows\[0\] etc, but when trying to display it on the UI I can't figure out how to displ…

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## [Tutorial: how to obtain Ring & Eufy Doorbell alerts for node-RED flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tutorial-how-to-obtain-ring-eufy-doorbell-alerts-for-node-red-flows/48058)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2024 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tutorial-how-to-obtain-ring-eufy-doorbell-alerts-for-node-red-flows/48058 "2024-08-19T16:13:31Z")

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Since 'Ring Doorbells' have been taken over by Amazon, IFTTT & node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell (which is also not maintained) will no longer work to get ring & motion events to trigger flows in node-RED. Many users curren…

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## [Http in node not receiving body from Webhook](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-in-node-not-receiving-body-from-webhook/90181)

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**Author:** [@keckepro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/keckepro)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2024 11:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-in-node-not-receiving-body-from-webhook/90181 "2024-08-19T11:49:54Z")

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Hi Im trying to use nodered as a Zapier/make.com for cheap people :slight\_smile: Have had great success so far with making http in - out and doing whatever I want in between, but now I have stumbled over something I ca…

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## [How to Send a STRING/JSON to a .txt File on another PC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-send-a-string-json-to-a-txt-file-on-another-pc/90208)

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**Author:** [@DaVizzey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DaVizzey)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2024 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-send-a-string-json-to-a-txt-file-on-another-pc/90208 "2024-08-19T10:38:08Z")

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Hi, i'm a bit new to Node-RED and i was asked a question by a customer: Can I set up some way to store (Locally on their PC) a backup log of the JSON Strings that is sent to their DB in case something happens and i had a…

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## [Practical solution to unclickable link-in nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/practical-solution-to-unclickable-link-in-nodes/90261)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2024 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/practical-solution-to-unclickable-link-in-nodes/90261 "2024-08-19T10:37:19Z")

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I line my flows up nearly to the edge of the canvas, which as a result causes link-in nodes to become unclickable. Does someone have a practical remedy to work around this ? (without making the flows messy)

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## [How can I use the Handlebars template to operate the template, which defaults to the mustache template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-use-the-handlebars-template-to-operate-the-template-which-defaults-to-the-mustache-template/88955)

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**Author:** [@yooadmin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yooadmin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2024 06:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-use-the-handlebars-template-to-operate-the-template-which-defaults-to-the-mustache-template/88955 "2024-08-19T06:00:41Z")

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How can I use the Handlebars template to operate the template, which defaults to the mustache template

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## [Mongodb4 hangs randomly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mongodb4-hangs-randomly/90219)

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**Author:** [@Mamonetti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mamonetti)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [18 August 2024 14:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mongodb4-hangs-randomly/90219 "2024-08-18T14:38:47Z")

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Hi Recently I've detected some random problems when trying to connect to mongo using the node-red-contrib-mongodb4 plugin. Attached you have a simple flow that includes some basic stuff to get the collections from a dat…

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## [Lacking Knowledge - Templating JavaScript Object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lacking-knowledge-templating-javascript-object/90240)

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**Author:** [@Unpuertomex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Unpuertomex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 August 2024 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lacking-knowledge-templating-javascript-object/90240 "2024-08-18T11:57:04Z")

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I've been trying to figure out how to capture one of the keys further down the path but with little success. I'm able to identify the key by copying the path from the debug results but when I add it to the template node …

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## [Better way to declare the output of a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/better-way-to-declare-the-output-of-a-function-node/90225)

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**Author:** [@Steve555](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve555)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [18 August 2024 06:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/better-way-to-declare-the-output-of-a-function-node/90225 "2024-08-18T06:06:16Z")

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Hi, Not sure if this is the right spot for this, but, here goes anyway. In order to switch a particular relay I am using I have to send a boolean true or false to, specifically, msg.payload.v I have mucked around a …

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## [Node-Red and EDI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-edi/90235)

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**Author:** [@jmorris644](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmorris644)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 August 2024 20:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-edi/90235 "2024-08-17T20:26:19Z")

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I have done some searching and the only reference I can find is an old project (12 years old) called node-edi-parser. Is anyone aware of any new development efforts? I would like to create an EDI to Shopify system.

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## [Problems decrypting credentials on Node-Red 4.0.2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-decrypting-credentials-on-node-red-4-0-2/90237)

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**Author:** [@shimbone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shimbone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 August 2024 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-decrypting-credentials-on-node-red-4-0-2/90237 "2024-08-17T18:54:29Z")

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I upgraded my Node-Red installation from 3.1.10 to 4.0.2. I also copied in a project created in 3.1.10 to the projects folder and asked NR to open it. After loading the project, NR displayed this message When I clic…

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