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## [How can I send a message from a ui\_button inside an HTML template?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-send-a-message-from-a-ui-button-inside-an-html-template/14152)

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**Author:** [@sysman83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sysman83)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-send-a-message-from-a-ui-button-inside-an-html-template/14152 "2020-01-30T14:11:37Z")

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Hey! I am trying to combine node-red, html and javascript. I have created the below button with html. \<div\> \<button type="button" class="button save" data-action="save"\>Save\</button\> \</div\> If Ι press the html b…

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## [Hexa to text node converter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hexa-to-text-node-converter/21034)

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**Author:** [@chris35](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chris35)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 13:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hexa-to-text-node-converter/21034 "2020-01-30T13:59:17Z")

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Hello , is there a node or a method to transform hex to text like this : Thanks Chris

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## [Node-red-contrib-openzwave after update failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-openzwave-after-update-failed/20907)

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**Author:** [@Wolle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Wolle)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 09:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-openzwave-after-update-failed/20907 "2020-01-30T09:14:52Z")

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Node-red is installed on an RaspberryPi 3+. All works fine, but after an update openzwave failed. So i tried to unistall it but i doesen't work. I get the message "openzwave-server is in Use". The nodes are gone. Must …

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## [How to set Dashboard Slider to send one value on mouse release?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dashboard-slider-to-send-one-value-on-mouse-release/4182)

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**Author:** [@aniemiec](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aniemiec)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 09:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dashboard-slider-to-send-one-value-on-mouse-release/4182 "2020-01-30T09:10:58Z")

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Hey, I want to use Dashboard Slider as brightness controller of my lamps but it generates too many messages while sliding and thus my Yeelight Bulbs block themselves for few minutes. Is there a way to set a Slider so it…

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## [What to add Time Data Type in node-red-contrib-s7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-to-add-time-data-type-in-node-red-contrib-s7/21029)

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**Author:** [@anaconics](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/anaconics)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 08:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-to-add-time-data-type-in-node-red-contrib-s7/21029 "2020-01-30T08:01:26Z")

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Hi, We have an PLC Tag name TANK\_REST\_TIME as datatype TIME. How can we import this in node-red-contrib-s7 as Address. When we tried to use DWORD, it didnt work.

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## [Contrib-s7 installed but not shown in palette](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-s7-installed-but-not-shown-in-palette/20995)

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**Author:** [@syedlnt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/syedlnt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 07:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-s7-installed-but-not-shown-in-palette/20995 "2020-01-30T07:33:52Z")

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hi , we recently installed node-red on siemens iot2000 , we installed contrib-s7 modules to read and write data from s71500 series PLC, we are not found S7 modules in palletes, we checked in manage palaltes menu on th…

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## [MSSQL node to be windows authentication mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-node-to-be-windows-authentication-mode/21022)

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**Author:** [@Henjoe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Henjoe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 06:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-node-to-be-windows-authentication-mode/21022 "2020-01-30T06:37:49Z")

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Dear all, is it possible with node-contrib-mssql node to be connected to an SQL server via Windows Authentication Mode? What I want is to not give any user and password on the node, but rather is, it automatically use th…

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## [Niko Home Control 2 + Node-Red + Homekit + Openhab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/niko-home-control-2-node-red-homekit-openhab/21012)

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**Author:** [@geani](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/geani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 20:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/niko-home-control-2-node-red-homekit-openhab/21012 "2020-01-29T20:15:54Z")

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Hi Since Niko came up with their hobby-api for the home control system, I was able to get everything up and running with OpenHAB and the binding ( Niko Home Control II Bridge) But you can't do much with the bindings o…

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## [PCCC - Set tags from Node-RED-Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pccc-set-tags-from-node-red-dashboard/21025)

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**Author:** [@DizzyLurker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DizzyLurker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2020 02:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pccc-set-tags-from-node-red-dashboard/21025 "2020-01-30T02:55:16Z")

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HI, My Application is Node-RED reading tags/addresses from an AB PLC. I have it set up and working with no issues reading/writing the tags. I would like to know if it's technically possible to setup / change the tags t…

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## [Zigbee2mqtt to Domoticz flow help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zigbee2mqtt-to-domoticz-flow-help/20453)

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**Author:** [@gschmidt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gschmidt)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 22:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zigbee2mqtt-to-domoticz-flow-help/20453 "2020-01-29T22:59:05Z")

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Hi, (newbie in node-red) I have created a node-red flow from Domoticz/out to Zigbee2mqtt/in which does the following: When I turn on/off a virtual switch in Domoticz, a command is send to Zigbee2mqtt which sets a group…

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## [Ina3221 modules in node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ina3221-modules-in-node-red/21009)

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**Author:** [@yoan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yoan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ina3221-modules-in-node-red/21009 "2020-01-29T21:57:38Z")

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Hi, I am trying to install the ina3221 modules in my node-red, please can you help me with the procedure I able to found only ina219 modules and found this script in GitHub https://github.com/easybotics/node-red-con…

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## [Ubiquti CCTV in Dashboard simple solution](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubiquti-cctv-in-dashboard-simple-solution/21006)

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**Author:** [@jwilson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jwilson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 21:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubiquti-cctv-in-dashboard-simple-solution/21006 "2020-01-29T21:55:28Z")

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Hi I recently got a few Ubiquiti CCTV cameras and wanted to display the video on the Dashboard, I'm aware that this subject has been covered before however I didn't really want to use any other software to handle the RT…

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## [Stuck in deploy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stuck-in-deploy/20969)

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**Author:** [@theSushi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/theSushi)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 20:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stuck-in-deploy/20969 "2020-01-29T20:25:15Z")

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hi guys i have problem i do deploy and now i cant connect to my node red... what i need to do i know what i am last do if is posible open i can easy remove thise node. ty and sorry for my eng edit: now i am looking on …

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-boolean-logic-ultimate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-boolean-logic-ultimate/20868)

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**Author:** [@Supergiovane](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Supergiovane)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-boolean-logic-ultimate/20868 "2020-01-29T18:54:41Z")

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Enhanced boolean logic with persistent values after reboot and more. Now with Interrupt flow node. https://github.com/Supergiovane/node-red-contrib-boolean-logic-ultimate

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## [Trying to get notifications of websites changes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-get-notifications-of-websites-changes/20700)

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**Author:** [@rasprookie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rasprookie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 18:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-get-notifications-of-websites-changes/20700 "2020-01-29T18:42:21Z")

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Hi, I'm a rookie, so be comprehensive :slight\_smile: What I'm trying to achieve is to have a list of websites regularly watched, and get email notifications of their changes, only when it changes. My questions are : …

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## [Programming / Language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programming-language/21005)

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**Author:** [@kbrown](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kbrown)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programming-language/21005 "2020-01-29T18:12:00Z")

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I'm sure this has been thrown up before, but I didn't see it: Is it suggested to learn Javascript - or any other programming language - before trying to utilize Node Red? I have some experience with vendor proprietary …

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## [Create configuration node instance from within different node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-configuration-node-instance-from-within-different-node/21003)

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**Author:** [@maxbachmann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxbachmann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-configuration-node-instance-from-within-different-node/21003 "2020-01-29T17:05:05Z")

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I am currently working on nodes for one of my projects. All of them using a mqtt connection, so the idea was to have a common configuration node the way it is done in the build in mqtt node. However since the settings of…

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## [Send retarded data to InfluxDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-retarded-data-to-influxdb/20972)

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**Author:** [@ardweb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ardweb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-retarded-data-to-influxdb/20972 "2020-01-29T16:34:14Z")

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Hi. I am using several mkr 1010 Arduinos connected to some sensors (mkr env Shield and seeedstudio grove sensors), and send the measured data (for example every 3 minutes), vía MQTT to a RPI with NodeRed, Grafana and I…

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## [Constructing Multiple Outputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/constructing-multiple-outputs/20988)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/constructing-multiple-outputs/20988 "2020-01-29T14:29:11Z")

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I’m new here, so please excuse any inexact terminology. Input to a node with 3 outputs consists of an array: \[34, 35, 36\] matchVar = 35 Function iterates over the array. Where a match is found, the corresponding msg.p…

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## [Image on Button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/image-on-button/20992)

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**Author:** [@lozzer65](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lozzer65)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/image-on-button/20992 "2020-01-29T12:37:28Z")

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Hi I want to place an omage on a button. This button is large and shows the status of a WC. I want to place an image on the button to the left of the text. I did try to use an Icon, but these will not scale large enough…

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## [Noob with NR, converting HA Automation to NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noob-with-nr-converting-ha-automation-to-nr/12249)

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**Author:** [@monsieurlatte](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/monsieurlatte)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noob-with-nr-converting-ha-automation-to-nr/12249 "2020-01-29T10:08:52Z")

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So I have a HA automation that turns on a couple of lights when I arrive home after dark, works great, except for when my wife is already asleep I dont want the bedroom light to come on. So I switched to NR however for …

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## [Request seems blocked in docker container (ETIMEDOUT)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-seems-blocked-in-docker-container-etimedout/20987)

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**Author:** [@pandos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pandos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 08:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-seems-blocked-in-docker-container-etimedout/20987 "2020-01-29T08:55:39Z")

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I have run into a strange case when trying to make a HTTP request from my Node-Red running on docker. I have a SolidRun hardware (similar ro a Rasberry Pi) with Debian Buster. I have one instance of Node-.Red running o…

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## [No Correct Values from NEW Xiaomi Temp BLE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-correct-values-from-new-xiaomi-temp-ble/20985)

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**Author:** [@CLaTiX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CLaTiX)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 07:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-correct-values-from-new-xiaomi-temp-ble/20985 "2020-01-29T07:13:08Z")

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Hello People, I got the new Xiaomi Temp Sensor with Bluetooth yesterdaybut i didn't get it running correctly. NEW Temp Sensor I run a Xiaomi FlowerCare with BLE and it's working fine but if i do the exact same on the T…

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## [Feeling like a fool.. can't remove errant node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feeling-like-a-fool-cant-remove-errant-node/20978)

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**Author:** [@greenembrace](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/greenembrace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 January 2020 02:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feeling-like-a-fool-cant-remove-errant-node/20978 "2020-01-29T02:39:10Z")

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I admit it i should not have been playing in my live system, was doing a couple of things at once so not completely sure where the problem is. I'm unable to access the editor just blank, a spinner in the palette strip j…

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## [SDS011 PM sensor ](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sds011-pm-sensor/20854)

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**Author:** [@Niki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Niki)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 23:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sds011-pm-sensor/20854 "2020-01-28T23:46:16Z")

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Hi all Hopefully someone can help I’m a mechanical engineer so no use with node-red/programming great start I know however for a project I’m working on I’m desperate to get two SDS011 sensors up and running which will s…

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## [Node-red-contrib-openzwave-am](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-openzwave-am/19820)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2020 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-openzwave-am/19820 "2020-01-04T10:15:24Z")

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I am running node-red-contrib-openzwave-am and it works ok. Now I want to set parameters of z-wave components by using the full OpenZWave API. If I call requestAllConfigParams nothing happens. However getNodeStatistics …

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## [Convert a 16 bit integer to 16 discrete outputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-a-16-bit-integer-to-16-discrete-outputs/20777)

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**Author:** [@cdoctor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cdoctor)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-a-16-bit-integer-to-16-discrete-outputs/20777 "2020-01-28T19:25:34Z")

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Hi Everyone, I would like to create a function that can take a 16 bit integer, break out each bit and assign the value to the appropriate output. I'm using a loop that will run 16 times. It will check the value of each b…

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## [Html-pdf Node Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-pdf-node-error/3248)

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**Author:** [@zacharyalan09](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zacharyalan09)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 18:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-pdf-node-error/3248 "2020-01-28T18:52:55Z")

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Hello - I'm getting the below error when trying to use the html-pdf node on a rasberry pi zero. When running the same flow on a windows machine I'm successful. I've looked around the internet and found a few folks havi…

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## [Modal open on incoming payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modal-open-on-incoming-payload/20965)

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**Author:** [@jokketech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jokketech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 18:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modal-open-on-incoming-payload/20965 "2020-01-28T18:14:06Z")

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Hi, I got this modal from another thread. I want to trigger by an incoming payload.. How do i do this? \<style\> body {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;} /\* The Modal (background) \*/ .modal { display: none; …

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## [Basic function help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/basic-function-help/20952)

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**Author:** [@matisok](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/matisok)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2020 16:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/basic-function-help/20952 "2020-01-28T16:50:27Z")

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Basic programming question (sorry) I am making a rpi-zero that glows a LED when there is a new mail. I am such a noob when it comes to coding (which is why I love node-red). But I need a basic function that does check…

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