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## [Any nodes that can create a payload from keyboard input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-nodes-that-can-create-a-payload-from-keyboard-input/20153)

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**Author:** [@adamswm92](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/adamswm92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 14:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-nodes-that-can-create-a-payload-from-keyboard-input/20153 "2020-01-10T14:14:56Z")

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As the title says, I'm trying to find a node that is still supported (tried multiple different nodes in the pallet manager, most failed to install) that can create a payload from a single keystroke?

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## [Cannot get node-red-contrib-openzwave-am to run](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-get-node-red-contrib-openzwave-am-to-run/18246)

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**Author:** [@Tazintosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tazintosh)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-get-node-red-contrib-openzwave-am-to-run/18246 "2020-01-10T13:22:14Z")

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Good evening folks, When I try to install "node-red-contrib-openzwave-am" using the palette manager, I've the following issue: 21 Nov 19:45:00 - \[info\] Installing module: node-red-contrib-openzwave-am, version: 1.5.6 2…

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## [Installing node-red-contrib-ocpp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-contrib-ocpp/20132)

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**Author:** [@Nickynoo1963](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nickynoo1963)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-contrib-ocpp/20132 "2020-01-10T10:58:40Z")

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Newbie alert! Installing the above ocpp but get the following warnings regarding peer dependencies. Can someone please tell me what to do? I presume I need to install something else - but what exactly?

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## [Use Variable in JSON](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-variable-in-json/18567)

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**Author:** [@pascone10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pascone10)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 10:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-variable-in-json/18567 "2020-01-10T10:02:23Z")

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Hello All, New to Node Red. I have spent too much time looking for this and decided it would be best to ask here. Please point me in the right direction to learn about this topic as well if possible. I want to have my d…

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## [Searching array generated by snmp walker for specific string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-array-generated-by-snmp-walker-for-specific-string/20080)

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**Author:** [@rseals](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rseals)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 05:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-array-generated-by-snmp-walker-for-specific-string/20080 "2020-01-10T05:10:39Z")

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I'm pulling the ClientName from my Aruba Virtual WiFi controller. It delivers an array and in this array I'm searching for 1 name for example "MrSmith". I can pull the array using snmp walker but cannot figure out how …

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## [Node Red Authentication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-authentication/20151)

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**Author:** [@westj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/westj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 04:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-authentication/20151 "2020-01-10T04:45:46Z")

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I am attempting to use passport-azure-oauth2 to handle authentication for node red and I am not able to figure it out. I keep getting this error TypeError: strategy.strategy is not a constructor My strategy is require…

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## [Logitech Harmony Elite and Node-RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logitech-harmony-elite-and-node-red/6847)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2020 01:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logitech-harmony-elite-and-node-red/6847 "2020-01-10T01:28:45Z")

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I've never used a Harmony Elite remote control before, but in the UK they are on offer for half price (Amazon flash deal, 9 hours left...) I'm not the normal user, don't have a TV or anything like that, but do have load…

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## [Problems with PCF8574 Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-pcf8574-node/20127)

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**Author:** [@klopo36](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/klopo36)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 21:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-pcf8574-node/20127 "2020-01-09T21:12:24Z")

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Hey all, I want to use this Node here: to read inputs of a PCF8574. I'm not really sure how to configure it. Can someone help me and tell how to configure cluster configurator correctly? Is the index number that …

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## [Momentary Button with animated icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/momentary-button-with-animated-icon/20092)

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**Author:** [@vlturner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vlturner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 20:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/momentary-button-with-animated-icon/20092 "2020-01-09T20:17:35Z")

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I am trying to convert this to a momentary switch. I want the animated icon to run while the igniter runs and reset when the message comes back from the igniter circuit the delay substitutes. I can't seem to inject the …

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## [Is anyone here interested in Train Signals and how they work?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-anyone-here-interested-in-train-signals-and-how-they-work/19759)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 09:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-anyone-here-interested-in-train-signals-and-how-they-work/19759 "2020-01-09T09:12:11Z")

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I'm messing around with train block signals. How tracks are controlled. How trains go along them. And all that sort of stuff. Just asking.

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## [How to get a console log when Node Red runs as a windows service?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-a-console-log-when-node-red-runs-as-a-windows-service/20084)

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**Author:** [@regissg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/regissg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 18:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-a-console-log-when-node-red-runs-as-a-windows-service/20084 "2020-01-09T18:20:30Z")

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I have installed Node Red as a windows 10 service using the NSSM method. Is it possible to add a console to see my log messages in realtime?

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## [My node not indexed in flows.nodered.org](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-node-not-indexed-in-flows-nodered-org/20106)

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**Author:** [@erfanjahanshahlo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/erfanjahanshahlo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 17:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-node-not-indexed-in-flows-nodered-org/20106 "2020-01-09T17:27:55Z")

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Hi there any ideas about could be happening? Thanks

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## [No # in colour picker when select a color](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-in-colour-picker-when-select-a-color/20119)

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**Author:** [@AD3D](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AD3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-in-colour-picker-when-select-a-color/20119 "2020-01-09T17:05:35Z")

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I am probably doing something wrong but can't seem to figure out what's the best way to solve this. I have a LED device/lamp that needs a string like: #ffff00 to show a yellow light. All values in the dropdown box …

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## [JOIN Node - Manual mode & Merged Object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-manual-mode-merged-object/20126)

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**Author:** [@soma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/soma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-manual-mode-merged-object/20126 "2020-01-09T16:52:17Z")

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Hi, I want to merge 2 payloads containing different fields into one with the JOIN node. I'm using the Manual mode to create a merged object. I'm facing strange through testing. I've simplified my flow to this: \[{"id":"…

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## [Dynamic load and launch new flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-load-and-launch-new-flows/20105)

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**Author:** [@jacyuan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jacyuan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 14:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-load-and-launch-new-flows/20105 "2020-01-09T14:44:40Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm wondering whether there is a way under NodeRed, to load dynamically a returned flows json (from a http get, etc) under the current running instance, without the need to redeploy the service or not ? Th…

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## [Dashboard that can send two or more values when button activates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-that-can-send-two-or-more-values-when-button-activates/20014)

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**Author:** [@pvanklink](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pvanklink)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 12:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-that-can-send-two-or-more-values-when-button-activates/20014 "2020-01-09T12:33:09Z")

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I cant get my dashboard working with more than two textvalues and sending them as separate values so i can use them in a subflow after the button is activated. When this testcase works a will have a listbox with ipadre…

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## [No index for ProximaX](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-index-for-proximax/20100)

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**Author:** [@zytfo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zytfo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 11:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-index-for-proximax/20100 "2020-01-09T11:39:21Z")

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Hello, could you add https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-red-contrib-proximax in the available nodes, please? Unfortunately, I can't find it in all flows. And

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## [Common problem: Different dashboard for different users?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/common-problem-different-dashboard-for-different-users/20024)

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**Author:** [@diego](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diego)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 10:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/common-problem-different-dashboard-for-different-users/20024 "2020-01-09T10:20:41Z")

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Hello! I note that they are a lot of people searching for this but I have not the answer: I try to configure different dashboards for different users, in order to limit the interaction with some devices or to avoid visi…

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## [Help with design of a dashboard icons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-design-of-a-dashboard-icons/20094)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-design-of-a-dashboard-icons/20094 "2020-01-09T08:28:41Z")

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I am slowly getting into this tasmota stuff for remote control of devices. I have (now) got a 3 point board, two x single point plugs and two dimable bulbs. (Haven't got to the bulbs) But the power board and the two s…

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## [Unable to get gauge readings via Modbus Read / Response](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-get-gauge-readings-via-modbus-read-response/20095)

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**Author:** [@Unikumet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Unikumet)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 08:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-get-gauge-readings-via-modbus-read-response/20095 "2020-01-09T08:24:19Z")

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Hi all, I am currently working on a project where I have connected a Brainbox ED-008 to receive pulses from an engine with regards to RPM counting. Using a Modbus Read, Modbus Response and a Gauge node here. The engin…

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## [Node-red-contrib-telegrambot - handle IFTTT texts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-telegrambot-handle-ifttt-texts/20083)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 07:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-telegrambot-handle-ifttt-texts/20083 "2020-01-09T07:52:21Z")

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Trying to send messages from IFTTT to node-RED using Telegram. (Or is there a better medium to communicate IFTTT \> node-RED???) IFTTT Telegram action service is programmed to send what it calls a 'Private chat' (sorry -…

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## [IEEE-754 Floating Point Converter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ieee-754-floating-point-converter/4833)

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**Author:** [@aabbas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aabbas)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 04:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ieee-754-floating-point-converter/4833 "2020-01-09T04:15:39Z")

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Hello, I am using Node-RED to convert convert IEEE-754 Floating Point to decimal. I am using this code to convert the values wich I get the right positive values but I obtain -Infinity for the negative values. Code: v…

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## [Centering group names](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/centering-group-names/9189)

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**Author:** [@Brugsezot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Brugsezot)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 05:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/centering-group-names/9189 "2020-01-09T05:13:38Z")

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Hello, I have been trying to center a group name above some icons, but whatever i try and searched the forums, no luck. Example: Would this need a different approach? Thinking about adding a row above the icons and e…

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## [Centering a 'template node' in Dashboard Group](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/centering-a-template-node-in-dashboard-group/4840)

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**Author:** [@sweetwater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sweetwater)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 04:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/centering-a-template-node-in-dashboard-group/4840 "2020-01-09T04:08:02Z")

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A bit of help needed. We have a Dashboard . We have a Group A with width = 15. Placed a \<\> Template node and all works. However, how do we get the \<\> Template Node to be 'CENTERED' within the Dashboard Group A ? It s…

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## [TCP Request Node - not flowing out](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-request-node-not-flowing-out/19950)

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**Author:** [@cmisztur](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cmisztur)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2020 01:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-request-node-not-flowing-out/19950 "2020-01-09T01:20:05Z")

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When TCP Request node is set to return 'immadiately' (socket does not respond), flows after TCP Request node do not fire. Is this expected?

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## [Vertical Slider](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vertical-slider/9271)

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**Author:** [@lex\_news](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lex_news)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2020 18:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vertical-slider/9271 "2020-01-08T18:21:44Z")

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Is it possible to place slider vertically? I need it to manage position of my window shutter.

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## [Ignore message for the first 5 seconds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ignore-message-for-the-first-5-seconds/20065)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2020 18:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ignore-message-for-the-first-5-seconds/20065 "2020-01-08T18:05:17Z")

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How can I block messages for a certain time? In the first 5 seconds of starting a machine, I can expect alarms. I want to ignore the alarms for a certain period to give the machine time to start up. How can I do this? …

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## [Obtain value from HTML file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/obtain-value-from-html-file/20056)

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**Author:** [@grant1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grant1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2020 17:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/obtain-value-from-html-file/20056 "2020-01-08T17:32:17Z")

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Complete noobie question, but here goes... We have a measurement device (circa 2000) that is connected to our local network and (as I found through trial and error) can display the reading on a locally accessed webpage.…

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## [Exec failing to find tftp command in bash script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-failing-to-find-tftp-command-in-bash-script/20029)

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**Author:** [@thorpebt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thorpebt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2020 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-failing-to-find-tftp-command-in-bash-script/20029 "2020-01-08T15:44:08Z")

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I have a script "getFiles.sh" containing the following: ping -c 2 192.168.0.103 if \[\[ $? == 0 \]\]; then /usr/bin/tftp 192.168.0.103 -c get file1.json file2.json file3.json; else exit 1; fi I have tftp-hpa installed on U…

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## [Help needed: Custom CSS File for NR 1.0.3](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-custom-css-file-for-nr-1-0-3/20048)

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**Author:** [@echtelerp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/echtelerp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2020 13:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-custom-css-file-for-nr-1-0-3/20048 "2020-01-08T13:59:16Z")

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Hi NR enthusiasts, after using Node-Red for years with a custom css file, I would like to move on to 1.0.x. prestroy: I don't have Node-Red locally installed. I only use it via docker containers, that I build myself. W…

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