# Latest

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## [\[solved\] Philips Hue and LIFX RGB-sync](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-philips-hue-and-lifx-rgb-sync/21817)

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**Author:** [@jeremy8810](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jeremy8810)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 19:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-philips-hue-and-lifx-rgb-sync/21817 "2020-02-16T19:49:11Z")

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Hi There, I am a bit new to coding with the function-node. What I am trying to do: I have Philips Hue lights and LIFX lights. When I change the color of the Philips lights, I want to send this to the Lifx lights to ch…

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## [Queue or gate or function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/queue-or-gate-or-function/21774)

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**Author:** [@debouttek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/debouttek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 19:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/queue-or-gate-or-function/21774 "2020-02-16T19:20:21Z")

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Need some advice on the direction that I need to search for. I have a MQTT node with msg.payload ON that stays ON for 3 sec and then goes OFF until MQTT sends out a new message. (Motion sensor) Sometimes when the sun i…

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## [Access to header variables in node red editor for authentication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-to-header-variables-in-node-red-editor-for-authentication/21806)

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**Author:** [@crackytsi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/crackytsi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 18:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-to-header-variables-in-node-red-editor-for-authentication/21806 "2020-02-16T18:56:01Z")

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Hi, I want to implement a customer authentication for node red that uses a http header set by a reverse proxy. After several time searching in the internet, I was still unable to find any hint that pointed me in the rig…

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## [Timerswitch triggering at wrong time, timezone offset?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timerswitch-triggering-at-wrong-time-timezone-offset/21801)

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**Author:** [@RudyFiero](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RudyFiero)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timerswitch-triggering-at-wrong-time-timezone-offset/21801 "2020-02-16T18:34:12Z")

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I am using Node-red 1.0.3. I am having a problem with node-red-contrib-timerswitch 1.2.4 The time set to trigger an event is off by six hours. I am in GMT-6 so I assume the problem I am having is related to the time …

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## [Change icon in button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-icon-in-button/6177)

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**Author:** [@bandito1gan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bandito1gan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 18:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-icon-in-button/6177 "2020-02-16T18:26:23Z")

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Hello and Merry Christmas! I have a question,can i change icon in button in this way? if i put icon code in button it is work good, but my Christmas dream is change icon in action :slight\_smile: Task: combine 2 blue b…

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## [User-authentication.js set global values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-authentication-js-set-global-values/21804)

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**Author:** [@rajasekharmullangi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rajasekharmullangi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 17:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-authentication-js-set-global-values/21804 "2020-02-16T17:04:52Z")

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Once user authenticated successful, I want to set some value in global context scope. How to access global object to set data in user-authentication.js. I tried below, but no luck: var globalContext = this.context().g…

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## [Node-Red ESP32 comms](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-esp32-comms/21531)

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**Author:** [@m\_elias](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/m_elias)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 14:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-esp32-comms/21531 "2020-02-16T14:46:35Z")

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I'm considering building a physical IoT control panel for my 2 yr old son, he loves buttons & lights! My initial thoughts were to use an ESP8266 with Tasmota and communicate via MQTT with Node Red. The ESP8266 would onl…

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## [Nodered NORA recently cannot be found anymore by google assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-nora-recently-cannot-be-found-anymore-by-google-assistant/21795)

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**Author:** [@page](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/page)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-nora-recently-cannot-be-found-anymore-by-google-assistant/21795 "2020-02-16T14:23:49Z")

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I am a fanatic user of NodeRed, and use nodered NORA for integrating devices with Google Assistant. However since a few days, Google assistant responds with "het spijt me, het lijkt erop dat nora niet beschikbaar is " …

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## [MSSQL Datetime issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-datetime-issues/21540)

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**Author:** [@Simone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Simone)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 13:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-datetime-issues/21540 "2020-02-16T13:40:37Z")

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I'm parsing a CSV file and sending values into a table on a MSSQL Server (2008). Everithings goes well but date and time, after the sql string are not in the italian format and MSSQL server refuses the insert. This is …

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## [Send data from excel to dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-data-from-excel-to-dashboard/21792)

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**Author:** [@Amranii1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Amranii1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 13:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-data-from-excel-to-dashboard/21792 "2020-02-16T13:40:12Z")

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Plaise. How to send data from excel to dashboard

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## [Problem Nodered, Alexa, Openhab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-nodered-alexa-openhab/21784)

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**Author:** [@TiaPreve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TiaPreve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 11:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-nodered-alexa-openhab/21784 "2020-02-16T11:53:46Z")

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Hi there, I've got a problem since couple of week using Openhab, Node-Red and Amazon Alexa. I enabled the Openhab Skill months and months ago on my Alexa's account and everything worked for the past months. Since coup…

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## [newNode - no such package available](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newnode-no-such-package-available/21767)

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**Author:** [@josekavunkal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/josekavunkal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 10:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newnode-no-such-package-available/21767 "2020-02-16T10:36:36Z")

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I am using following json to set up a new npm repo and install using pallet . { "name":"Node-RED Custom catalogue", "updated\_at": "2016-08-05T18:37:50.673Z", "modules": \[ { "description": "Simply call etherium co…

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## [Put item to dynamodb](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/put-item-to-dynamodb/21779)

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**Author:** [@hacralo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hacralo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 10:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/put-item-to-dynamodb/21779 "2020-02-16T10:01:33Z")

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I have a mqtt in node which is connected to a mosquitto broker. When a message is published to the broker, I have a function which converts the message to a dynamodb record item. Now I need to point this record in dynamo…

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## [How to set switch dashboard default on](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-switch-dashboard-default-on/21743)

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**Author:** [@Artwin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Artwin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 04:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-switch-dashboard-default-on/21743 "2020-02-16T04:18:18Z")

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I want to set my switch dashboard on start is always on?

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## [Nora, couldn't reach Nora](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nora-couldnt-reach-nora/21765)

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**Author:** [@jimmy232](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jimmy232)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2020 00:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nora-couldnt-reach-nora/21765 "2020-02-16T00:47:13Z")

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Nora has been working well for over 12 months and suddenly there has been an issue with connecting to Nora. I have revoked the token a few times and added new nodes without any luck. Can anyone help?

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## [VLC multimedia player con Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vlc-multimedia-player-con-node-red/21761)

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**Author:** [@renzolang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/renzolang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 23:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vlc-multimedia-player-con-node-red/21761 "2020-02-15T23:35:19Z")

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How can i run VLC CLI commands on rc ,like stop pause etc. ,when music is playing ? On the linux console jus i have to write pause stop next , after \> did someone work in this kind os situations?

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## [V1.0.3 XML node Error: Invalid character in name](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/v1-0-3-xml-node-error-invalid-character-in-name/21730)

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**Author:** [@roleeka](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/roleeka)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 19:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/v1-0-3-xml-node-error-invalid-character-in-name/21730 "2020-02-15T19:30:26Z")

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Hi Guys, I stack in a strange issue regarding convert JSON to XML in node-red v1.0.3. I have a code where I composing the specified XML for 3rd party server endpoint communication. The structure need to consist special …

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## [Preceding and trailing spaces are ignored with text input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/preceding-and-trailing-spaces-are-ignored-with-text-input/21735)

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**Author:** [@AsHex\_66](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AsHex_66)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/preceding-and-trailing-spaces-are-ignored-with-text-input/21735 "2020-02-15T16:37:04Z")

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All, It appears that preceding spaces or trailing spaces are ignored in a text input. This becomes an issue when we do a 'password entry' There is also no trigger on the output when a space is entered. Example code \[…

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## [Its posible open a program from node-red in Windows?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/its-posible-open-a-program-from-node-red-in-windows/21734)

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**Author:** [@Nxito](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nxito)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 16:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/its-posible-open-a-program-from-node-red-in-windows/21734 "2020-02-15T16:29:02Z")

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Is it possible to open a cmd terminal from node-Red on the local computer? I wanted to open a program like ".exe" or ".jpg" from node-red. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but they start in the background acco…

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## [Why DSM node not working correctly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-dsm-node-not-working-correctly/21644)

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**Author:** [@lpt2007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lpt2007)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 15:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-dsm-node-not-working-correctly/21644 "2020-02-15T15:51:01Z")

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Why this node-red-contrib-dsm not working? I try to use it to count rf button clicks. On DSM input i get coun 1 or 2 or 3. { "triggerInput": "count", "stateOutput": "payload", "currentState": "depressed", …

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## [Anyone connected something like this?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-connected-something-like-this/21751)

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**Author:** [@DrJohn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DrJohn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-connected-something-like-this/21751 "2020-02-15T15:45:58Z")

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Has anyone attached this to Node Red or anything similar? I want to control some higher power things such as UFH and an immersion heater. https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SMFSTWIFI.html

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## [Listen to http command](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/listen-to-http-command/21754)

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**Author:** [@niclas.w82](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niclas.w82)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/listen-to-http-command/21754 "2020-02-15T15:29:55Z")

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Hi. I'm trying to receive an sms in node red from a 3g modem. I attach the 3g routers config page for this. Any idea if it possible and what node I schuold use to get the text. Have tried with a lot of different solution…

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## [Change Gauge node colors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-gauge-node-colors/21722)

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**Author:** [@RogierQ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RogierQ)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 14:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-gauge-node-colors/21722 "2020-02-15T14:14:38Z")

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Is this the correct place to post some gauge wishes? I am using it for scuba gas blending and would like to use some colors as indicators. In the normal gauge you can set gradients with sectors, but depending on the ty…

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## [Google home Nora not authorized](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-home-nora-not-authorized/21718)

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**Author:** [@realjax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/realjax)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-home-nora-not-authorized/21718 "2020-02-15T13:56:15Z")

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since yesterday I'm getting this all of a sudden: \[warn\] nora (CCnCk): socket connection error: not authorized What could that be?

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## [Micro ups and safe shutdown](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/micro-ups-and-safe-shutdown/6212)

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**Author:** [@karlbo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karlbo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 13:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/micro-ups-and-safe-shutdown/6212 "2020-02-15T13:11:01Z")

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Hi there, anyone else having suffered corrupted filesystem due to powerfailure? the last year i have developed lots of automation in varius fields around in Norway, using Node-Red. some of the systems have suffered catas…

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## [How to make a node HTML script load a .js module?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-a-node-html-script-load-a-js-module/21723)

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**Author:** [@CABrouwers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CABrouwers)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-a-node-html-script-load-a-js-module/21723 "2020-02-15T12:07:29Z")

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This is probably a basic question, sorry for that; I am not an experienced client-side programmer. How can I make a node HTML script load a .js module? I am developing a node-red package. The HMTL script files of severa…

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## [Changing Group Name using Subflow Env Variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-group-name-using-subflow-env-variable/21746)

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**Author:** [@crankshaft](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/crankshaft)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 11:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-group-name-using-subflow-env-variable/21746 "2020-02-15T11:46:46Z")

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I've been using node-red for a couple of days and are still learning. I have a subflow that contains several gauges that are used on multiple different inputs, and are trying to set the Group Name using an environment v…

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## [Timestamp on value read form OPC UA](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timestamp-on-value-read-form-opc-ua/21599)

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**Author:** [@athyc13](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/athyc13)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 07:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timestamp-on-value-read-form-opc-ua/21599 "2020-02-15T07:48:34Z")

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Hi Im trying to log some data from a OPC server, i got the data flowing but i need a timestamp to keep track of the order. Just like UaExpert (gives server and client time). In what direction should i look? i have trie…

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## [Ttn installation error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ttn-installation-error/21740)

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**Author:** [@shubhi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shubhi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 07:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ttn-installation-error/21740 "2020-02-15T07:17:39Z")

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hi can you please help me in resolving this error :\\Users\\shubh.node-red\>npm install node-red-contrib-ttn npm ERR! code ENOENT npm ERR! syscall spawn git npm ERR! path git npm ERR! errno ENOENT npm ERR! enoent Erro…

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## [Ui-table date sort](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-date-sort/21685)

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**Author:** [@Bobo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bobo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2020 05:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-date-sort/21685 "2020-02-15T05:00:38Z")

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Anyone know of a neat trick to get a ui-table to do sorting by date, rather than standard numeric sort? Thanks

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