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## [Missing Input and Output Nodes in Node-RED - Seeking Help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-input-and-output-nodes-in-node-red-seeking-help/78234)

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**Author:** [@LucLeDev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucLeDev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 12:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-input-and-output-nodes-in-node-red-seeking-help/78234 "2023-05-07T12:40:14Z")

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Hello Node-RED community, I am experiencing an issue with missing input and output nodes in Node-RED. I have tried checking for updates and even uninstalling and reinstalling Node-RED, but the issue persists. I would ap…

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## [Client JS in the node config editor?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/client-js-in-the-node-config-editor/78212)

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**Author:** [@ncherry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ncherry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 11:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/client-js-in-the-node-config-editor/78212 "2023-05-07T11:36:40Z")

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I'm the author of the node-red-contrib-mytimeout node. A user has noted a problem with the config (string vs number). I've figured out if I add a check box in the config editor I can have the user select what they need. …

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## [Unique MQTT to BACnet Use-Case?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unique-mqtt-to-bacnet-use-case/78022)

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**Author:** [@RedWerd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RedWerd)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 10:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unique-mqtt-to-bacnet-use-case/78022 "2023-05-07T10:45:57Z")

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Hello everyone! New to Node-RED as well as MQTT/BACnet integration. We have an unusual use-case that we're attempting to Proof-Of-Concept, but have been hitting various speed bumps. The ultimate goal is to have our en…

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## [Context variable scope Group?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-variable-scope-group/78180)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 09:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-variable-scope-group/78180 "2023-05-07T09:50:47Z")

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A flow I am constructing for a dashboard has multiple copies of the same nodes. (I mistyped "2") It would be useful if I could define a context variable group.arrayidx so that the source of the data in each field cou…

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## [Node-Red for Alarm Monitoring?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-for-alarm-monitoring/78230)

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**Author:** [@oguruma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oguruma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 08:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-for-alarm-monitoring/78230 "2023-05-07T08:33:13Z")

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I currently use Home Assistant with a Z-Wave hub for my home's alarm system. It seems to run okay, but it also does seems like more of a hobbyist project than a rock-solid platform for a home alarm system. Would Node-Re…

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## [Node-red não inicia](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-nao-inicia/78240)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 07:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-nao-inicia/78240 "2023-05-07T07:11:24Z")

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node-red nao inicia apenas parece a mensagem da imagem. Alguem sabe como resolver? Uploading: image.png... Uploading: Captura de tela 2023-05-07 025839.png...

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## [Is switch the proper node to split and object?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-switch-the-proper-node-to-split-and-object/78231)

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**Author:** [@thalesmaoa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thalesmaoa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-switch-the-proper-node-to-split-and-object/78231 "2023-05-06T20:52:49Z")

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This is a silly question since a split node exist, but I wanna explain what are my goals. I have an object like: msg.payload = { "speed": { "\_set": 8.5, "\_get": 0 }, "info": { "current": 0, "Vdc":…

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## [Switch node not working for string comparison with 'on'/'off' values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-not-working-for-string-comparison-with-on-off-values/78222)

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**Author:** [@ronyn77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ronyn77)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-not-working-for-string-comparison-with-on-off-values/78222 "2023-05-06T20:18:44Z")

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I am trying to use the switch node after a current state node to check whether the device is turned on or off, and based on that value, perform a subsequent operation. Inside the switch node, I am doing a direct comparis…

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## [HTTP POST: Where to put body?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-where-to-put-body/78226)

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**Author:** [@oguruma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oguruma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-where-to-put-body/78226 "2023-05-06T20:07:44Z")

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I want to fire an HTTP request (Post) on an incoming MQTT. I see how to add the HTTP Node, but I don't see where to add the Body for the HTTP.

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## [Function nodes for several AI text generators](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-for-several-ai-text-generators/77750)

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**Author:** [@rozek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rozek)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-for-several-ai-text-generators/77750 "2023-05-06T13:33:58Z")

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Just to let you know: I just created a few function nodes for various AI text generators which can be run on the CPU. This gives you the possibility to build your own user interface or even build autonomous agents. The …

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## [Unable to parse: invalid boolean](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-parse-invalid-boolean/77447)

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**Author:** [@MichaelRenner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MichaelRenner)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 11:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-parse-invalid-boolean/77447 "2023-05-06T11:08:32Z")

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Moin, everything has worked so far, but now I have no idea. Given: A thermometer sending data via wifi and mqtt. I want to display that in Grafana. Works fine with "mqtt in", my InfluxDB and Grafana. The data format (d…

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## [Error \[ui\_gauge:xxxx\] TypeError: cannot read property](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-ui-gauge-xxxx-typeerror-cannot-read-property/78219)

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**Author:** [@Claude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Claude)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 08:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-ui-gauge-xxxx-typeerror-cannot-read-property/78219 "2023-05-06T08:55:26Z")

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6 May 08:12:41 - \[error\] \[ui\_gauge:34ec8e79e6e5c72c\] TypeError: Cannot read property 'payload' of undefined how can i find the gauge on the dasboard ?

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## [How to access data from a JSON file using a specific key](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-data-from-a-json-file-using-a-specific-key/78216)

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**Author:** [@thanawit888](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thanawit888)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-data-from-a-json-file-using-a-specific-key/78216 "2023-05-06T07:40:43Z")

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form{ "id": "0002", "data": { "data\_type": "cmd\_v3", "id": "0002", "n": "fcu\_01", "function": "write", "item": \[ { "n": "power", "data": "v" }, { "n": "set\_temp", "data": v }, { "n": "fan\_speed", "data"…

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## [Cant get Line Chart to advance with time stamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-line-chart-to-advance-with-time-stamp/78200)

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**Author:** [@88bit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/88bit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 23:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-line-chart-to-advance-with-time-stamp/78200 "2023-05-05T23:42:48Z")

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Node-Red ver 3.02 Hi all, I have some incoming MQTT sensor data, and I'm trying to plot the data onto the line chart node. I'm having partial success however, the lines are not advancing on the chart. This is the data…

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## [Dynamic Dashboard Theme](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-dashboard-theme/78191)

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**Author:** [@jgreenmt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jgreenmt)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 18:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-dashboard-theme/78191 "2023-05-05T18:27:55Z")

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Hello all, I have seen a few posts regarding dynamically changing the dashboard "theme" (colors). I thought it was worth an updated post as I haven't found a post discussing this dated less than a year ago. And there ha…

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## [SQL Receiving Only 0 or NULL from MSSQL-PLUS Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sql-receiving-only-0-or-null-from-mssql-plus-node/78128)

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**Author:** [@rjm21](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rjm21)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 16:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sql-receiving-only-0-or-null-from-mssql-plus-node/78128 "2023-05-05T16:17:30Z")

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\[{"id":"22e38406c0cea71d","type":"tab","label":"Flow 2","disabled":false,"info":"","env":\[\]},{"id":"b063d1b663175b51","type":"modbus-read","z":"22e38406c0cea71d","name":"LOCATION","topic":"","showStatusActivities":false,…

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## [Scrolling text in ui-text? (ticker)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrolling-text-in-ui-text-ticker/78211)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrolling-text-in-ui-text-ticker/78211 "2023-05-05T16:09:50Z")

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How can i get a smooth scrolling effect of a text in a widget , this is what i have done so far, not very smooth, and i am sure not right method. there are some posts on vertical scrolling (add new line, and move the ol…

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## [Dynamic " text input node "](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-text-input-node/78187)

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**Author:** [@ALIEN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ALIEN)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 11:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-text-input-node/78187 "2023-05-05T11:06:12Z")

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Hello friends, I have a question! I would like to add a " text input node " to my dashboard in order to use as a time picker ( Time picker, Week picker and month picker). I read its help but I didn't understand how can …

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## [TimeDate to Filename](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timedate-to-filename/78201)

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**Author:** [@docsfs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/docsfs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 09:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timedate-to-filename/78201 "2023-05-05T09:17:18Z")

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Sorry i'm totally new to Node-Red. I find hundreds of topics to put the date/time into the file and append the file with every new protocol, but i need separate files. How can i create a file with the date and time in t…

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## [Is there a better way to use the flow ID when it comes to having larger number of nodered instances?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-use-the-flow-id-when-it-comes-to-having-larger-number-of-nodered-instances/78203)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-use-the-flow-id-when-it-comes-to-having-larger-number-of-nodered-instances/78203 "2023-05-05T08:22:24Z")

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The id parameter for a flow makes it a bit obscure to understand what the functionality of the flow's functionality is. Since JSON is not that user-friendly to read when one does HTTP GET /flows extracting the individua…

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## [Probability of rain HTML table to object?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/probability-of-rain-html-table-to-object/78050)

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**Author:** [@wwjd1924](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wwjd1924)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2023 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/probability-of-rain-html-table-to-object/78050 "2023-05-05T07:53:55Z")

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Node-Red v3.0.2 I'm trying to make use of a website which provides a table with time and probability of rain in a 5 minute interval. GOAL: being able to select a sing value from the array and if the value\>70 open the a…

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## [Authentication on settings.js doesn't work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-on-settings-js-doesnt-work/78008)

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**Author:** [@JuanN\_18](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JuanN_18)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 19:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-on-settings-js-doesnt-work/78008 "2023-05-04T19:35:44Z")

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Hello everyone, I have developed an application in Node Red to which I was able to assign an administrator username and password to access the nodes I created, and another one for the dashboard. However, I want to uploa…

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## [Iot2050 +MX300+Sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iot2050-mx300-sensor/78174)

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**Author:** [@Edona](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Edona)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 08:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iot2050-mx300-sensor/78174 "2023-05-04T08:05:38Z")

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Hello I am trying to poll data from different sensors with the help of mx300 to iot2050 in node red.... I cannot recognize which register give me a specific data from any sensor ... can sb help me ?

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## [Adapt dashboard to window size (Responsive dashboard)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adapt-dashboard-to-window-size-responsive-dashboard/78156)

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**Author:** [@dmb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dmb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 15:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adapt-dashboard-to-window-size-responsive-dashboard/78156 "2023-05-04T15:38:58Z")

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Hi, I am trying to create dashboard that is responsive to the window/screen size. I have a css template where I modify the group size to be 95% of the screen width .nr-dashboard-theme ui-card-panel { width:95%; } S…

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## [Node-Red Failure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-failure/78114)

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**Author:** [@freddy9910](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/freddy9910)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 15:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-failure/78114 "2023-05-04T15:30:45Z")

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Hey there, I have a Problem with starting Node Red on my Raspberry Pi and i dont know what to do... I hope someone of you can help me with that Problem. Sincery, Freddy

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## [Using a local Map Server (WMS server)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-local-map-server-wms-server/2854)

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**Author:** [@Martin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Martin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-local-map-server-wms-server/2854 "2023-05-04T13:43:17Z")

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Hello everyone!, A few days ago i was looking for an easy way to draw gps coordinates on a map, and an user just recoment me to use this https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-web-worldmap. So the question abou…

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## [Is there a way for "depackaging" a flow from a node module?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-for-depackaging-a-flow-from-a-node-module/77780)

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**Author:** [@kitkat159](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kitkat159)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 13:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-for-depackaging-a-flow-from-a-node-module/77780 "2023-05-04T13:24:28Z")

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Hello there, I packaged a Node-RED subflow into a node module and put it into a repository. Fortunately, I have the original subflow .json file available to make changes. But what should I do if I lost it and wanted to…

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## [togglePalette v. toggleSidebar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/togglepalette-v-togglesidebar/78169)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 08:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/togglepalette-v-togglesidebar/78169 "2023-05-04T08:25:00Z")

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Hi There, I was wondering why togglePalette isn't exposed (i.e. exported) as a method a-la toggleSidebar? Basically I want to hide the sidebar and palette on Mobile and am now doing this: RED.sidebar.toggleSidebar(fal…

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## [Node Red Shopping Cart 1.1](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-shopping-cart-1-1/77286)

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**Author:** [@nodeautomata](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodeautomata)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-shopping-cart-1-1/77286 "2023-05-04T08:22:12Z")

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After trying Woocommerce, Prestashop and some other carts nothing really quite fit. I needed something that regular no so highly paid hourly employees could handle and something that was flexible enough to support many…

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## [Status for two Pis on one dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-for-two-pis-on-one-dashboard/78165)

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**Author:** [@JackHenry99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JackHenry99)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2023 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-for-two-pis-on-one-dashboard/78165 "2023-05-04T07:40:26Z")

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I have Pi status displaying on a dashboard without any problems. I want to display the status of a second (or third) Pi on the same dashboard. Call them Pi-1 & Pi-2 Some data I can 'hard code' for the Pi-2 (such as 'ssh…

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