# Latest

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## [Logitech Harmony to MQTT Camera](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logitech-harmony-to-mqtt-camera/22799)

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**Author:** [@mpxd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mpxd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 15:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logitech-harmony-to-mqtt-camera/22799 "2020-03-08T15:11:02Z")

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Install Fakeroku on Node-RED Open the Node-RED Menu in the top right corner and click on Manage Palette. There switch to the Install tab and search for fakeroku and install the node-red-contrib-fakeroku. Now add a Fake…

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## [Improvements to node-red-contrib-line-notify v3.1.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/improvements-to-node-red-contrib-line-notify-v3-1-0/22796)

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**Author:** [@unixneo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/unixneo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 14:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/improvements-to-node-red-contrib-line-notify-v3-1-0/22796 "2020-03-08T14:28:20Z")

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For those of you who live in parts of the world where LINE is a dominate messaging app, I have good news. Today I worked with the developer of node-red-contrib-line-notify Hiroyuki Okada, and he made two "breaking chang…

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## [Multiple conditions to trigger flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-conditions-to-trigger-flow/22760)

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**Author:** [@another\_dave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/another_dave)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 13:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-conditions-to-trigger-flow/22760 "2020-03-08T13:06:07Z")

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Hi All, I have a continuously blood glucose monitor and want to create a process flow to trigger low and high alerts to my amazon echo when this occurs & be smart enough to only broadcast when I am at home. What I've d…

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## [Nuxt js App with embedded Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nuxt-js-app-with-embedded-node-red/22776)

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**Author:** [@Nez](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nez)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 12:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nuxt-js-app-with-embedded-node-red/22776 "2020-03-08T12:41:26Z")

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Hi there, i have a question if it is possible to build a NUXT JS App and embed Node-Red in a layout. My Goal is to have a permanent Sidebar for my App and one menu point is Node-Red. The Sidebar just get smaller when …

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## [Up/Down counter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/up-down-counter/22764)

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**Author:** [@ebolisa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebolisa)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/up-down-counter/22764 "2020-03-08T12:25:51Z")

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Hi, I need to generate a counter which counts up to 10 and back to 0. The following function does't work so, I appreciate some help. TIA var dir = 0; var count = context.get("counter") || 0; if(dir === 0){ count…

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## [Chart node input in multiple messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-node-input-in-multiple-messages/22779)

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**Author:** [@Pepetrik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pepetrik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 11:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-node-input-in-multiple-messages/22779 "2020-03-08T11:08:15Z")

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Hello, I am trying to read data from .csv file and input them to a chart node. I am reading the data with a python script trough pythonshell node than putting them trough split node and than converting them to the right…

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## [\[Announce\]: node-red-contrib-nano-tts (alpha)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-nano-tts-alpha/16266)

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**Author:** [@clickworkorange](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/clickworkorange)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 10:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-nano-tts-alpha/16266 "2020-03-08T10:49:54Z")

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I've been working for a while on a node that utilises the excellent and very compact SVOX Pico Text-to-Speech library to turn a Node-RED string into a WAV file or PCM buffer, or for immediate playback on the host machi…

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\]node-red-contrib-ui-media-recorder - beta version](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-media-recorder-beta-version/19130)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2020 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-media-recorder-beta-version/19130 "2020-03-08T09:00:21Z")

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Hi folks, Based on another discussion (a.o. with @wym and @janvda) I developed the node-red-contrib-ui-media-recorder node, which can record video from the webcam via the Node-RED dashboard. I'm still stuck on this di…

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## [IIoT with Node-RED and fischertechnik](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iiot-with-node-red-and-fischertechnik/22180)

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**Author:** [@rei\_vilo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rei_vilo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 19:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iiot-with-node-red-and-fischertechnik/22180 "2020-03-07T19:18:30Z")

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fischertechnik is a German building system used as well to play, teach STEM and perform industrial simulations. An interface board from Didacta Advance allows to use a Raspberry Pi to control a model. Along sequential p…

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## [Access dashboard individual tabs from browser's address bar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-dashboard-individual-tabs-from-browsers-address-bar/22739)

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**Author:** [@bertg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bertg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 18:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-dashboard-individual-tabs-from-browsers-address-bar/22739 "2020-03-07T18:55:56Z")

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Hello, \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.0.4 \[info\] Node.js version: v10.15.3 \[info\] Windows\_NT 10.0.17763 x64 LE \[info\] Dashboard version 2.19.4 started at /ui Node-red-dashboard is a fantastic tool to quickly develop G…

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## [Can't get node-red-contrib-groov-io to install](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-node-red-contrib-groov-io-to-install/22738)

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**Author:** [@JerryD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JerryD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-node-red-contrib-groov-io-to-install/22738 "2020-03-07T18:34:09Z")

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Can not install the subject node to install in the pallette. I have copied the error log. I have tried both the manual instructions and the install button and nothing works. Any suggestions/help? Jerry 2020-03-06T19…

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## [Separate MQTT JSON message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/separate-mqtt-json-message/22766)

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**Author:** [@eduardoluiztodero](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eduardoluiztodero)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 18:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/separate-mqtt-json-message/22766 "2020-03-07T18:29:28Z")

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Hello guys, I'm developing an IoT project and I'm sending data from my ESP32 to an MQTT broker and I want to build a dasboard on Node-red. I'm sending it in JSON form, because I read that this is the best form when it co…

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## [Simple date time question but i can not find answer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-date-time-question-but-i-can-not-find-answer/22762)

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**Author:** [@GravityRZ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GravityRZ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 17:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-date-time-question-but-i-can-not-find-answer/22762 "2020-03-07T17:32:37Z")

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i am trying to get an european date and time. time is no problem but the date still keeps the format of mm/dd/yyyy despite the fact that i am using nl-NL as a matter of fact i can try any locale but the date keeps the…

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## [Node "moment", output format "calendar", different results](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-moment-output-format-calendar-different-results/22697)

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**Author:** [@QbaF](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/QbaF)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 16:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-moment-output-format-calendar-different-results/22697 "2020-03-07T16:53:26Z")

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Hi, I am using node moment to humanize time. I've tried the Output Format calendar. It generally works great but for some 20% cases it gives me wrong time. E.g. from the future. When it works ok, the message looks like …

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## [File node creates us-ascii files instead of utf8 on Armbian](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-node-creates-us-ascii-files-instead-of-utf8-on-armbian/22763)

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**Author:** [@croco](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/croco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-node-creates-us-ascii-files-instead-of-utf8-on-armbian/22763 "2020-03-07T15:07:03Z")

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Hello, I'm facing an irritating issue. While trying to save JSON using File node the file that is created nearly always has us-ascii encoing. It works well when JSON does not contain any special chars, but when I try to …

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## [Setup to window PC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-to-window-pc/22746)

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**Author:** [@buidiena3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/buidiena3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 14:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-to-window-pc/22746 "2020-03-07T14:52:39Z")

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Question for the group. I am trying to have more then one instance of Node-Red running (which I have). However, I would like to now use the options in the settings.js to get some more control, but can't seem to make it …

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## [Help required for data format conversion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-required-for-data-format-conversion/22744)

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**Author:** [@ashish\_8284](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ashish_8284)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-required-for-data-format-conversion/22744 "2020-03-07T14:49:54Z")

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Hi friends, I need help for data format conversion in node red. i have read three data point from PLC using Siemens S7comm node. data recieved is in array. i have converted it in to json using json node. v have conv…

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## [Debug node produces output while muted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-produces-output-while-muted/22749)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-produces-output-while-muted/22749 "2020-03-07T14:29:38Z")

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As subject, I have 1 debug node that produces output while it's muted, how is this possible ?

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## [Strange Behavior between calling a JS script manually or in a loop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-behavior-between-calling-a-js-script-manually-or-in-a-loop/22668)

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**Author:** [@twproject](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/twproject)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 13:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-behavior-between-calling-a-js-script-manually-or-in-a-loop/22668 "2020-03-07T13:42:08Z")

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Hi all, i create a flow with a javascript code that convert a number to binary (6 numbers) and based on 1 or 0 poweron/poweroff 6 switches and wait 3 seconds for 64 cycles (2^6 possibilities) and then reset to 1 All wo…

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## [How to Change the color of the ui text node dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-color-of-the-ui-text-node-dynamically/843)

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**Author:** [@Unpuertomex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Unpuertomex)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 10:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-color-of-the-ui-text-node-dynamically/843 "2020-03-07T10:35:06Z")

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Hi, I’ve been working on a home alarm panel using the dashboard ui nodes and mqtt. I’ve been able to change the dynamically the text and background colors of the buttons and used the form to input the passcode. However…

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## [Node-red is not recognized as an internal or external command](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command/22742)

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**Author:** [@mike100](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mike100)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2020 09:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command/22742 "2020-03-07T09:22:14Z")

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I am working on windows 10 and had downloaded node red for a project,using the node-red command on the command line everything was functioning and I could use it just fine.A couple of days ago suddenly it stopped working…

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## [Maybe a handy \*time stamp\* subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/maybe-a-handy-time-stamp-subflow/20830)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 23:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/maybe-a-handy-time-stamp-subflow/20830 "2020-03-06T23:38:42Z")

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This node generates a time stamp when it gets an input. The incoming payload is saved and used on the second output. The node generates a local time time stamp and presents it to the three outputs as: 1 - as text whic…

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## [How many MQTT devices and publishes is too many](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-many-mqtt-devices-and-publishes-is-too-many/22713)

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**Author:** [@SilasWesley](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SilasWesley)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 22:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-many-mqtt-devices-and-publishes-is-too-many/22713 "2020-03-06T22:30:42Z")

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So I have around 12 esp32's with relays and temperature sensors for my smart home. Each of them publishes the temperature to Node Red via MQTT every few seconds. Could these be slowing down my network? Over the past mon…

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## [Dragable elements in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dragable-elements-in-dashboard/22631)

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**Author:** [@olab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/olab)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 20:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dragable-elements-in-dashboard/22631 "2020-03-06T20:33:51Z")

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I want to create a dashboard that contains two tables. The first table will contain data from an array. I would like to be able to drag one or more table elements to another table and get the values as a payload in node…

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## [Change dashboard chart title dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-dashboard-chart-title-dynamically/22722)

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**Author:** [@gambafrolla](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gambafrolla)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 18:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-dashboard-chart-title-dynamically/22722 "2020-03-06T18:37:07Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm desperately trying to dynamically set the title of a dashboard chart. I have a dashboard with several charts that are periodically updated with data from a DB, everything works fine. I would like to s…

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## [Webcam / IFrame problem with LAN / WAN enviroment](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/webcam-iframe-problem-with-lan-wan-enviroment/22584)

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**Author:** [@WhiteLion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WhiteLion)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/webcam-iframe-problem-with-lan-wan-enviroment/22584 "2020-03-06T17:41:36Z")

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Hiho my friends. I ve a problem with iframes of my webcams when changing the network enviroment. I forwarded my ports of the node red user interface to make it accessable from everywhere in the www. I ve some webcams i…

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## [Find file storage node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/find-file-storage-node/22728)

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**Author:** [@Pilljar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pilljar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 17:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/find-file-storage-node/22728 "2020-03-06T17:09:52Z")

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I am trying to find a source for the File Storage node. This is the one with just an input connection and stores text as a file. Can anyone tell me where it has gone to.

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## [\[Solved\] Q: on a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-q-on-a-function/22725)

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**Author:** [@ebolisa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebolisa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-q-on-a-function/22725 "2020-03-06T16:52:56Z")

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Hi new to node-red. Can someone pls tell me what's wrong with this simple function? The "if" filter is not working. TIA

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## [Access the msg.payload in ui\_builder using plotly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-the-msg-payload-in-ui-builder-using-plotly/22695)

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**Author:** [@YLM-UJM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/YLM-UJM)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 16:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-the-msg-payload-in-ui-builder-using-plotly/22695 "2020-03-06T16:05:05Z")

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I am trying to custom my user interface using ui\_builder instead of the node-red dashboard to make something more personal... Then I have tried to use the plotly library to plot my data in real time. I have my html code…

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## [Update my Payload with calculated values (counting messages)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-my-payload-with-calculated-values-counting-messages/22706)

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**Author:** [@Chorum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chorum)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2020 13:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-my-payload-with-calculated-values-counting-messages/22706 "2020-03-06T13:34:55Z")

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Hello there, it could be a stupid Question but a cant see the solution atm. for my Question i use a simplified flow. MQTTServer Node -\> Function Node -\> Debug Node \[{"id":"8aad5e6d.f167b","type":"mqtt in","z":"af61…

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