# General

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## [Someone who uses node-red-contrib-nefit-easy?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/someone-who-uses-node-red-contrib-nefit-easy/3003)

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**Author:** [@RobBekke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobBekke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 September 2018 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/someone-who-uses-node-red-contrib-nefit-easy/3003 "2018-09-10T08:57:17Z")

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Is there someone who uses the "node-red-contrib-nefit-easy" with succes? I'm getting an \[Error : Nefit initialization : XMPP authentication failure\] I think that the node is not working correct any more. I have made a…

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## [Running Node-Red snap as service](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-node-red-snap-as-service/2761)

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**Author:** [@Bazmundi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bazmundi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [10 September 2018 08:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-node-red-snap-as-service/2761 "2018-09-10T08:36:17Z")

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I have a Orange Pi Zero. I loaded Ubuntu Core and then snapped in Mosquitto and Node-Red. Mosquitto runs automatically as a service but the Node-Red snap is not set up with a service it seems. How can I set up the Nod…

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## [SWITCH NODE question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-question/2999)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 September 2018 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-question/2999 "2018-09-10T07:14:38Z")

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Ok, the switch node can be used to filter messages and route them accordingly. However I think I have found a bit of a problem. In the node you get some options.... msg. flow. global. string number J: (thingy) "…

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## [I am (again) seeming to be missing something](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-am-again-seeming-to-be-missing-something/2989)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 September 2018 05:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-am-again-seeming-to-be-missing-something/2989 "2018-09-10T05:55:03Z")

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This one has me stumped. I have a flow to open/control blinds. Well the software part of it at this point. Today I was doing a check to see what it was saying and I am seeing weird things on the screen. The flow gets…

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## [Using Node - red with any analytics tool like orange](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-with-any-analytics-tool-like-orange/2988)

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**Author:** [@digital.learner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/digital.learner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2018 20:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-with-any-analytics-tool-like-orange/2988 "2018-09-09T20:51:16Z")

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Hello, Is there a possibility of using node-red with any analytics tool like orange for instance. I would like to do some thing like this. Provide string and numeric data to the analytics platform. The analytics platfor…

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## [Any suggestion on architecture/Design pattern for node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-suggestion-on-architecture-design-pattern-for-node-red/2987)

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**Author:** [@nithinbandaru1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nithinbandaru1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2018 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-suggestion-on-architecture-design-pattern-for-node-red/2987 "2018-09-09T15:54:56Z")

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Hi, I am doing stream analytics using node-red with MQTT and data is coming form OPC. On flow start: Using inject function will minimum time I will initialize common functions, objects, variables, configurations needed…

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## [Node-red switching to pyhton 3 from pyhton2.7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-switching-to-pyhton-3-from-pyhton2-7/2986)

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**Author:** [@digital.learner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/digital.learner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2018 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-switching-to-pyhton-3-from-pyhton2-7/2986 "2018-09-09T16:43:13Z")

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Hello, I have both python 2.7 and python 3 installed on my system. Node red is using Python 2.7. Is there a way i can switch to python 3. Thanks

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## [Glitchyness with TCP Request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/glitchyness-with-tcp-request/2476)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2018 16:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/glitchyness-with-tcp-request/2476 "2018-09-09T16:19:41Z")

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This flow worked fine in the past v0.18.x but is mis-behaving now in v0.19.1 Press 1st time without Scratch running - get 1st error msg - all as expected Start up Scratch with RSC enabled press 2nd time - all fine pr…

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## [Storing of data, CSV, Sqlite?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/storing-of-data-csv-sqlite/2954)

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**Author:** [@Nbra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nbra)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2018 10:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/storing-of-data-csv-sqlite/2954 "2018-09-09T10:57:34Z")

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Hi, First off; I have been searching around the forum for answers to this and I’m pretty impressed by the forward leaning and helpful attitude to all levels of questions! I have a little issue getting my sensor data st…

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## [Accessing global object post 0.19.x upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-global-object-post-0-19-x-upgrade/2974)

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**Author:** [@redDawn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/redDawn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2018 10:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-global-object-post-0-19-x-upgrade/2974 "2018-09-09T10:09:40Z")

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Previously running 0.18.7, I was able to access a global object, loaded via settings.js, by doing the following: var count=global.get("gVar.counter") global.set("gVar.counter",count); msg.payload = global.get("gVar.co…

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## [MQTT wildcards, and how to read them?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-wildcards-and-how-to-read-them/2948)

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**Author:** [@Teunis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Teunis)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2018 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-wildcards-and-how-to-read-them/2948 "2018-09-08T16:20:27Z")

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Hey all! I'm trying the following... MQTT input subscribed to /some/topic/+/state ...and I need to get the wildcard (+) name and the value of the topic. This name hold the name of a sensor and becouse I have loooots o…

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## [XMPP authentication failure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xmpp-authentication-failure/2964)

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**Author:** [@RobBekke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobBekke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2018 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xmpp-authentication-failure/2964 "2018-09-08T15:15:27Z")

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Hi all, I am very excited about Node-Red. I am busy to automate my house. However, I have a problem with my Nefit Easy thermostat. I have installed the "node-red-contrib-nefit-easy" node. I get an authentication erro…

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## [Work with cloudant data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/work-with-cloudant-data/2958)

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**Author:** [@karen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2018 12:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/work-with-cloudant-data/2958 "2018-09-08T12:00:45Z")

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Howdy folks, I am only fairly new to node-red and to cloudant. Must say, starting to really like it though. Anyhow, I have a fairly basic flow with a http input -\> function -\> cloudant search index -\>function (here is …

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## [Auto convert json into dashboard table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-convert-json-into-dashboard-table/2922)

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**Author:** [@nodecentral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodecentral)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2018 00:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-convert-json-into-dashboard-table/2922 "2018-09-08T00:05:26Z")

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Maybe a long shot, but is there anything within node Red that could automatically convert a JSON into a table that could be visable on the dashboard ? I can make request to obtain a set of information (json format) abou…

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## [PCA9685 servo functions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pca9685-servo-functions/2956)

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**Author:** [@mshaz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mshaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2018 22:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pca9685-servo-functions/2956 "2018-09-07T22:39:07Z")

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Hi i need help. How do i write multiple inject nodes in 1 function. I tried the arrays below but its not working. The initial flows in the picture below works. var msg1 = { payload:900 }; var msg2 = { payload:1500 }; va…

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## [Dashboard - have gauges shown horizontally](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-have-gauges-shown-horizontally/2852)

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**Author:** [@nodecentral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodecentral)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2018 19:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-have-gauges-shown-horizontally/2852 "2018-09-07T19:26:30Z")

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I’m sure I’m missing something obvious, but when I add gauges to my dashboard they are placed one above the other, in a column, how do I get them to go/appear horizontally?

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## [Insert flows dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/insert-flows-dynamically/2950)

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**Author:** [@theobouwman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/theobouwman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2018 15:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/insert-flows-dynamically/2950 "2018-09-07T15:59:25Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to create a custom environment for my customers where they can create flows based on given triggers with parameters? The use case is this: Custom flows based on triggers from within an app. Thanks …

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## [Deploy configs if condition is true](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-configs-if-condition-is-true/2943)

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**Author:** [@rskhatri](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rskhatri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2018 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-configs-if-condition-is-true/2943 "2018-09-07T12:14:52Z")

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Hi, My question is regarding configuration deployment. When I deploys changes, it should be conditional. I would like to fail deployment of my node if input from hardware is not correct. How can I do it? So, if input i…

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## [How to find all nodes that are using a specific configuration node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-all-nodes-that-are-using-a-specific-configuration-node/2919)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 21:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-all-nodes-that-are-using-a-specific-configuration-node/2919 "2018-09-06T21:01:37Z")

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In the configuration node tab of my node-RED editor I see that a certain configuration node is used by 4 nodes. How can I quickly find back the 4 nodes that are using this configuration ? FYI in my case I have 3 mqtt c…

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## [Is there a way to force a redeploy of all node-red flows in case no changes have been made?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-force-a-redeploy-of-all-node-red-flows-in-case-no-changes-have-been-made/2899)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 20:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-force-a-redeploy-of-all-node-red-flows-in-case-no-changes-have-been-made/2899 "2018-09-06T20:56:41Z")

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Currently I have a little issue with one of my nodes that is not automatically reconnecting to a service which I can easily fix by redeploying the node-RED flows. But in order to redeploy with the node-RED editor I firs…

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## [\[comment\]Gremlins having taken over my RBE node!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comment-gremlins-having-taken-over-my-rbe-node/2907)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 20:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comment-gremlins-having-taken-over-my-rbe-node/2907 "2018-09-06T20:37:12Z")

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I've a cheerlights flow that's been working for ages and ages without fail today I get this Green on input to the RBE - cyan (which was the previous colour) on its output I did nuffin honest guv BTW Not looking for…

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## [How to run Flow without directly click the node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-flow-without-directly-click-the-node/2913)

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**Author:** [@labs180](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/labs180)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 19:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-flow-without-directly-click-the-node/2913 "2018-09-06T19:55:59Z")

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I want to get a wav format voice through my microphone. (For use with IBM STT) For the "node-red-contrib-mic" package, voice input is not working. For the microphone node in the "node-red-contrib-browser-utils" packag…

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## [Pushover Credentials](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pushover-credentials/2866)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 19:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pushover-credentials/2866 "2018-09-06T19:51:19Z")

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I use node-red-node-pushover quite a lot, and find it frustrating that instead of the node saving it's credentials in a store (like most other nodes), I have to log into the pushover website and copy and paste the user-k…

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## [Raspi 3 won't install node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-3-wont-install-node-red/2801)

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**Author:** [@Samuel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Samuel)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 13:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-3-wont-install-node-red/2801 "2018-09-06T13:13:38Z")

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Hi guys, I'm trying to install node red on fresh installation of stretch-lite on raspberry pi 3 with 16gb mem card on it but fail each time. I am installing as username 'pi'. Performed Sudo apt-get update and upgrade. …

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## [How to audio output in Raspberry Pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-audio-output-in-raspberry-pi/2903)

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**Author:** [@labs180](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/labs180)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-audio-output-in-raspberry-pi/2903 "2018-09-06T11:21:31Z")

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Hi, my name is Kim. I'm new here. I'd like to make AI speaker with IBM Watson in a Raspberry Pi. However, the Microphone Input node and the Play Audio node do not work on the Raspberry Pi. We've tried installing the “…

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## [Remove/Insert node in a flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remove-insert-node-in-a-flow/2879)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2018 07:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remove-insert-node-in-a-flow/2879 "2018-09-06T07:12:52Z")

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You know how its easy is to drop a node onto a wire to insert it into a flow Is there an equivalent easy extraction method?

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## [MQTT Broken URL and PORT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-broken-url-and-port/1275)

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**Author:** [@node-guy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/node-guy)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2018 23:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-broken-url-and-port/1275 "2018-09-05T23:33:03Z")

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Hi there. I found an issue regarding a failure build-up on a Broker - url: Supposed the url contains a domain and a path like that http://www.example.com/mqtt the port is added to the completed end at the moment. But i…

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## [E mail at fix interval](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/e-mail-at-fix-interval/2889)

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**Author:** [@Ghbisson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ghbisson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2018 22:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/e-mail-at-fix-interval/2889 "2018-09-05T22:24:24Z")

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I have a node counter and I would like to know how to send an e-mail at fixed frequency once a day for exmple, containing the value of this counter ? Of course I will use a mail node but how do I trigger the node on a re…

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## [Problem with sort-node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-sort-node/2867)

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**Author:** [@rreissma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rreissma)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2018 15:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-sort-node/2867 "2018-09-05T15:17:56Z")

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Hello guys, after upgrading to 19.2 I've got error messages from the "sort" node in the log file. "TypeError: Cannot read property 'hasOwnProperty' of undefined" Has anyone an idea how I can fix that? Best Regards R…

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## [User-authentication.js Help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-authentication-js-help/2880)

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**Author:** [@adam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/adam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2018 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-authentication-js-help/2880 "2018-09-05T14:11:51Z")

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I don't know if it's a limitation of user-authentication.js or if I'm doing something wrong (most likely the latter). I'm trying to modify my admin UI LDAP authentication plugin to use promises since the Pi can't seem t…

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