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## [UI\_template & changing button background colour on click](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-changing-button-background-colour-on-click/19498)

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**Author:** [@dr\_cave\_dweller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dr_cave_dweller)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 22:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-changing-button-background-colour-on-click/19498 "2019-12-23T22:17:00Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to make a button change color and output a corresponding variable when clicked. It is required to stay this colour until it is clicked again, then it is to change back. I am using the UI\_template no…

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## [Node-red and mySQL show different output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-mysql-show-different-output/19502)

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**Author:** [@stefanp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefanp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 21:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-mysql-show-different-output/19502 "2019-12-23T21:00:25Z")

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I have an issue with node-red-mysql and the actual mysql code. I use phpMyAdmin to test mysql codes and I get different results! I want to select the date in tstamp (my timestamp in DATETIME format) where the min tempe…

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## [E-mail node new line](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/e-mail-node-new-line/19514)

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**Author:** [@iungo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iungo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 18:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/e-mail-node-new-line/19514 "2019-12-23T18:28:19Z")

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Is it possible to send multiple lines message with e-mail node? In my case, I need to send some data from the database. Now my message looks like this: but it's not to easy to read so I need to convert it into .csv f…

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## [Pass a Variable to Nodered from Google Home](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-a-variable-to-nodered-from-google-home/19487)

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**Author:** [@Raul\_77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Raul_77)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 18:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-a-variable-to-nodered-from-google-home/19487 "2019-12-23T18:07:51Z")

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Hey Guys, Is it possible to pass a variable to NodeRed using Google home? UseCase: I want to be able to say "Hey Google Turn the light off in X min". I currently have a node that is Bed Light, using IFTTT I say "Hey Go…

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## [Node-Red(mqtt) \<-\> Thingsboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-mqtt-thingsboard/19509)

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**Author:** [@easyE4](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/easyE4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 15:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-mqtt-thingsboard/19509 "2019-12-23T15:22:17Z")

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Hi everyone, Is someone in this community also familiar with thingsboard. I have problem that i can't solve. I post the question here because unfortunately thinkboard has no community like this. Node-red is connected …

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## [Failed to install: node-red-dashboard Cannot find module 'node-red-dashboard'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-install-node-red-dashboard-cannot-find-module-node-red-dashboard/19420)

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**Author:** [@hathemi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hathemi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 15:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-install-node-red-dashboard-cannot-find-module-node-red-dashboard/19420 "2019-12-23T15:00:29Z")

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how can i fix this ? here's the log \> 2019-12-21T11:34:17.150Z Install : node-red-dashboard 2.19.2 \> \> 2019-12-21T11:34:17.156Z npm.cmd install --no-audit --no-update-notifier --save --save-prefix="~" --production node-…

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## [Connection lost - read econnreset](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-lost-read-econnreset/19501)

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**Author:** [@DemonKing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DemonKing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-lost-read-econnreset/19501 "2019-12-23T13:33:44Z")

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Hi guys, when i try to insert bulk of string to mssql node then this error came please let me know whats this error and how to rectify that code: "EREQUEST" message: "Connection lost - read ECONNRESET" name: "Reques…

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## [Control nodes auto updated](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-nodes-auto-updated/19330)

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**Author:** [@DemonKing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DemonKing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-nodes-auto-updated/19330 "2019-12-23T13:10:29Z")

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HI in my node -red nodes are automatically updated can u told me to how to stop that nodes auto update please

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## [Slider node function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-node-function/19336)

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**Author:** [@mohammedtaha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mohammedtaha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 12:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-node-function/19336 "2019-12-23T12:55:21Z")

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hello, what can i do to let the second part of the array that im creating with the function node display the slider value on the "v" part and address the hole of msg to an externale topic like "iotgateway/write"

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## [Is your Christmas tree to bright? Perhaps this can help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-your-christmas-tree-to-bright-perhaps-this-can-help/19499)

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**Author:** [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 11:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-your-christmas-tree-to-bright-perhaps-this-can-help/19499 "2019-12-23T11:31:08Z")

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I wish this aw awesome community a "Merry Christmas" and what to thank for all the support, inspiring ideas and this fantastic project. May 2020 be as good (or even better) for all of you, your families and your projects…

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## [Checking object instance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/checking-object-instance/19482)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 09:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/checking-object-instance/19482 "2019-12-23T09:29:51Z")

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Hi folks, I'm finalizing a pull request for the node-red-contrib-image-output node, but I'm stuck ... In another node (node-red-contrib-image-tools) the following code checks whether the input is a Jimp image object: v…

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## [\[Resolved\] Why is this causing errors?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/resolved-why-is-this-causing-errors/19488)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 01:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/resolved-why-is-this-causing-errors/19488 "2019-12-23T01:26:50Z")

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In light of recent events, I think I have found a big cause for the machine dieing. Variables. Though painfully obvious to those in the know, it isn't for me. const device\_name = global.get('myDeviceName'); node.warn…

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## [Check several msg.payload inputs in one function node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-several-msg-payload-inputs-in-one-function-node/19483)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 08:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-several-msg-payload-inputs-in-one-function-node/19483 "2019-12-23T08:42:50Z")

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Hi, is it possible to check/combine more than one inputs (all of them msg.payload) in one funktion node ? Like: msg.payload = input1.msg.payload + input2.msg.payload + input3.msg.payload BR Gawan

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## [Node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell - alternatives?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell-alternatives/19479)

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**Author:** [@webminster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/webminster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ringdoorbell-alternatives/19479 "2019-12-23T07:14:47Z")

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Starting from around December 18, the ringdoorbell node has started throwing API errors. This node appears to have been abandoned by the developer, no responses to GitHub issues. Maybe this relates to the scare about R…

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## [Time parsing - how to cut up time messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-parsing-how-to-cut-up-time-messages/19485)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2019 01:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-parsing-how-to-cut-up-time-messages/19485 "2019-12-23T01:01:30Z")

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For the sake of this example the payload looks like this: Time 10:23:4 Shame it isn't better formatted, but anyway. In light of recent problems I found this problem - or maybe it has only now stuck its head up. Weir…

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## [Can someone help me with this "problem"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-this-problem/19455)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-this-problem/19455 "2019-12-22T23:16:53Z")

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(Yeah, ask in the RPI forum. Most times I post there I get sarcastic - if not insulting - replies.) I am not getting what is happening. And while writing this thread/article the machine has hung. This is what I see…

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## [Node Red time setting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-time-setting/19463)

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**Author:** [@ajocius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajocius)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 23:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-time-setting/19463 "2019-12-22T23:01:59Z")

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I have one hour difference between local time and the one I get I have set timezone to Europe/Oslo I have also added line process.env.TZ = "Europe/Oslo"; into settings.js file I see that RaspberryPi shows correct…

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## [How to use the "moment" node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-the-moment-node/19481)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 22:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-the-moment-node/19481 "2019-12-22T22:01:36Z")

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Hi, I am looking for some examples to get a readable datetime format out of the "moment" node. I need something I can passthrough to my MS-SQL Server - the datetime format is defined like that: 2019-12-22 20:27:39.012 …

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## [Query MongoDB msg.projection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mongodb-msg-projection/19476)

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**Author:** [@mfelix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mfelix)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 19:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mongodb-msg-projection/19476 "2019-12-22T19:07:27Z")

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Hello, I want to query a Mongo DB. Before the "MongoDB in"-node I have a "function"-node. There I define an msg.projection object like this: msg.projection = { temperature: 21 } return msg; However, this is not work…

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## [Http Get method in a Template node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-get-method-in-a-template-node/19265)

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**Author:** [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 17:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-get-method-in-a-template-node/19265 "2019-12-22T17:40:10Z")

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Hi guys, I would like to create a button in a Template Node which sends a GET method (to turn the camera to a predefined position). For the curious it looks like that :wink: Here is the html code for the N°2 button …

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## [Single Gantt chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-gantt-chart/18735)

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**Author:** [@TOSHI1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TOSHI1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 12:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-gantt-chart/18735 "2019-12-22T12:02:31Z")

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For example, can you make a Gantt chart with a single graph, such as running (green) and stopping (red)?

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## [Flow stops functioning without regular restart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stops-functioning-without-regular-restart/19301)

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**Author:** [@Cheese](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cheese)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stops-functioning-without-regular-restart/19301 "2019-12-22T11:01:11Z")

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Hi all, I have a flow that seems to work perfectly when freshly deployed, but after 12-18 hours it stops functioning a little bit at a time. I have several MQTT outputs and they slowly stop output to MQTT 1 node at a ti…

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## [Htmllint for locales html file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/htmllint-for-locales-html-file/19445)

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**Author:** [@okhiroyuki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/okhiroyuki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 08:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/htmllint-for-locales-html-file/19445 "2019-12-22T08:45:01Z")

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Hi. I created a grunt plugin that runs htmllint for locales HTML files created by custom nodes and so on. With this, you can easily check that the tags are not closed or that they are not used as HTML structures. See g…

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## [Looking for something to happen within a time range](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-something-to-happen-within-a-time-range/19423)

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**Author:** [@RugbyAl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RugbyAl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 08:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-something-to-happen-within-a-time-range/19423 "2019-12-22T08:32:47Z")

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Hi. Impressed with Node Red, but can't get my mind round how to do this - I want to trigger an event if the kettle (monitored by POW2) has not been used between 06:00 and 08:00 - that would be an anomaly. Any guidance …

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## [Adding a button to a node in the flow editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-a-button-to-a-node-in-the-flow-editor/19414)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 07:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-a-button-to-a-node-in-the-flow-editor/19414 "2019-12-22T07:38:55Z")

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Hi folks, I'm in the situation where it would be nice to have a button on a node in the flow editor... Never used it before since I understand that the flow editor is not a dashboard. But I would like add it to the no…

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## [Not able to get response from http request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-get-response-from-http-request/19356)

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**Author:** [@1984](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/1984)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2019 03:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-able-to-get-response-from-http-request/19356 "2019-12-22T03:07:03Z")

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Hi, this is the first time i use node-red. I tried to create a flow with http in and get the response. But when i go to : http://127.0.0.1:1880/trade i see Cannot GET /trade I would like to see the response in json …

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## [Setup Conbee2/deCONZ stick as HUE-bridge?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-conbee2-deconz-stick-as-hue-bridge/18269)

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**Author:** [@TungstenE2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TungstenE2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2019 22:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-conbee2-deconz-stick-as-hue-bridge/18269 "2019-12-21T22:16:26Z")

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Hi all, I am just doing my first steps in NodeRed. Pretty exited about the features. I have the following setup for my current home automation: Rasp-Pi with FHEM and Conbee2 Stick. Conbee2 is installed via HueBridge m…

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## [What does this message mean?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-does-this-message-mean/19440)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2019 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-does-this-message-mean/19440 "2019-12-21T22:12:46Z")

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While trying to work out why my machine is now running 100% all the time, I was removing some nodes. I got this message after an uninstall: node-red-contrib-ui-led@0.3.1 requires a peer of node-red-dashboard@2.14.x but…

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## [Beginners understanding WebPage vs. UI Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beginners-understanding-webpage-vs-ui-template/19392)

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**Author:** [@DannyBoyKN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DannyBoyKN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2019 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beginners-understanding-webpage-vs-ui-template/19392 "2019-12-21T21:54:06Z")

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As a newbie I'm trying to understand the differences when showing a simple web page (via a local index.html) and showing it in the dashboard. Eg. I wanted to create dashboard page which shows me a QR code (with the help…

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## [A little bit of a flow that others may like](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-little-bit-of-a-flow-that-others-may-like/372)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2019 19:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-little-bit-of-a-flow-that-others-may-like/372 "2019-12-21T19:02:36Z")

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I have recently been playing with dashboards and while playing with buttons, I needed a “fail safe” to prevent me pressing a button by mistake. So I put an “Activate” button to allow the other button to be pressed. I h…

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