# Latest

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## [Telldus API - async](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telldus-api-async/19037)

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**Author:** [@Ncedia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ncedia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telldus-api-async/19037 "2019-12-11T19:12:52Z")

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Hi! I'm using https://github.com/mifi/telldus-api to control my Nexa/Telldus units with Node Red. Now I would like to read sensor data with the same library but are struggling with getting the data from a async functio…

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## [Node-red can't connect to SQL server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-cant-connect-to-sql-server/6129)

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**Author:** [@gaara7271](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gaara7271)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 18:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-cant-connect-to-sql-server/6129 "2019-12-11T18:48:50Z")

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i can't connect node red to sql server, i use node-red-contrib-mssql, i try node-red-contrib-mssql-plus, aslo too. i configure firewall. what should i do? Can you help me?

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## [Convert ANSi (Win 1252) to UTF8 node-red-contrib-iconv](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-ansi-win-1252-to-utf8-node-red-contrib-iconv/19038)

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**Author:** [@gadziokos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gadziokos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 18:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-ansi-win-1252-to-utf8-node-red-contrib-iconv/19038 "2019-12-11T18:38:49Z")

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I have file on sftp server coded in ANSi (Win 1252, have letters like ą, ć ę etc.) I use SFTP node to connect. After that I use function and take data like this (msg.payload = Buffer.from(msg.payload.filedata, 'binary').…

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## [How to change the theme for node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-theme-for-node-red/7144)

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**Author:** [@VIKRAMAS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/VIKRAMAS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-theme-for-node-red/7144 "2019-12-11T18:12:54Z")

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In node-red how to change the name of the editor and the theme. And create a installer for that modified project. I am new to node-red(new to node.js also). Is it possible to create a multi-tenant architecture in node-…

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## [\[Solved\]Feature Request: auto expand Debug setting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-feature-request-auto-expand-debug-setting/19027)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 17:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-feature-request-auto-expand-debug-setting/19027 "2019-12-11T17:43:02Z")

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Would it be possible to have an option to have objects automatically fully expanded?

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## [Function: convert Messages to array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-convert-messages-to-array/18872)

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**Author:** [@EL\_tech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EL_tech)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 17:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-convert-messages-to-array/18872 "2019-12-11T17:26:07Z")

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Hello guys, I want to create as output from a function an array from incoming datas like this example; example "Phone". My code, modified from this example: var m\_out = \[\]; for (int i=0; i\<=3; i++) { var newmsg = {pay…

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## [Solid to dashed-line on chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solid-to-dashed-line-on-chart/19023)

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**Author:** [@davebanthorpe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davebanthorpe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 16:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solid-to-dashed-line-on-chart/19023 "2019-12-11T16:29:27Z")

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Is it possible to change a line chart format from solid line to dashed line and back to solid dynamically? I have a data feed that has a validity state - rather then just sending null value to the chart if it is false, I…

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## [Serial-port nodes failing to receive and transmit within the same flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-nodes-failing-to-receive-and-transmit-within-the-same-flow/18956)

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**Author:** [@123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/123)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-nodes-failing-to-receive-and-transmit-within-the-same-flow/18956 "2019-12-11T16:15:57Z")

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I require assistance to debug a problem I've encountered when using the serial port nodes. My ultimate goal is to create a UPB to MQTT converter (Universal Powerline Bus; a lighting-control protocol). However, it's earl…

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## [Calculate rainfall per 24h](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculate-rainfall-per-24h/4167)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculate-rainfall-per-24h/4167 "2019-12-11T16:15:11Z")

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(english below) Hallo, ich empfange von einer Wetterstation das Payload (payload.rainfall.total.value) für die aktuelle Regenmenge. Leider besteht keine Möglichkeit, die Regenmenge für einen Tag (24h) zu erfassen und d…

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## [How to use other js files](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-other-js-files/18999)

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**Author:** [@john88](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/john88)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 13:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-other-js-files/18999 "2019-12-11T13:24:24Z")

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Hi I want to use other js file in a function node. How can I use it? ex\> my.js file function AAA () { var result = "hi"; return result; } How can I use the AAA functions in my.js file inside a function node? th…

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## [Developing on fork of node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developing-on-fork-of-node/18927)

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**Author:** [@bohtho](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bohtho)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [11 December 2019 01:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developing-on-fork-of-node/18927 "2019-12-11T01:52:23Z")

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I plan to develop features on a contrib-node, and make a PR (my first with real code!) to the original project on GitHub. What is the best way to do this ? Should I change the package.json to point to my fork during de…

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## [Background Image Based on Different Tabs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-image-based-on-different-tabs/18963)

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**Author:** [@jstou](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jstou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 21:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-image-based-on-different-tabs/18963 "2019-12-10T21:06:36Z")

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Hi, So I know how to change the settings file to include the path to images, which can be loaded into my browser. But now I would like to display a different background image based on which tab is selected. So, below …

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## [Access SQLite DB directly from the Function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-sqlite-db-directly-from-the-function-node/19002)

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**Author:** [@Spraga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Spraga)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 18:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-sqlite-db-directly-from-the-function-node/19002 "2019-12-10T18:09:52Z")

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Does anybody know if it's possible to access a SQLite db file and execute queries directly from code in the Function node?

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## [How to avoid spikes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-avoid-spikes/18992)

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**Author:** [@jaeti01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jaeti01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-avoid-spikes/18992 "2019-12-10T14:08:47Z")

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Hi, i am fairly green with node-red and need some quick advise please. I have a message coming in on an http input node (iBeacon URL call) and some activity pending upon it. Now i have the problem thsat sometimes I ha…

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## [Join node and Table ui problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-and-table-ui-problem/18993)

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**Author:** [@nikza5566](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nikza5566)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 13:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-and-table-ui-problem/18993 "2019-12-10T13:07:42Z")

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I had a problem when I use a join node to make an array JSON form. I have 5 function node that write payload to a table msg.payload = { "Load": "Lamp", "Usage": true, "Up-Time": "00:00" }; ^This i…

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## [Get notified when node has been deleted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-notified-when-node-has-been-deleted/18987)

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**Author:** [@systec-ad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/systec-ad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 12:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-notified-when-node-has-been-deleted/18987 "2019-12-10T12:57:39Z")

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Hi, I want to implement a node, which does some communication with a remote server. The server demands some sort of state handling by the client (which is my custom node). Is it possible to get an event, when the node …

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## [Q- Adding center title to the header](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/q-adding-center-title-to-the-header/18991)

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**Author:** [@newbie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/newbie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/q-adding-center-title-to-the-header/18991 "2019-12-10T12:30:37Z")

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Good morning, I apologize in advance. I am new to node red as whole. I am trying to add center title to the header of dashboard. Note that, I have already implemented the following: https://flows.nodered.org/flow/…

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## [UI\_MEDIA warning](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-media-warning/18646)

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**Author:** [@AsHex\_66](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AsHex_66)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 12:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-media-warning/18646 "2019-12-10T12:02:43Z")

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When starting node red, a warning is being displayed: 18 Nov 17:58:25 - \[warn\] \[ui\_media:Test\] \*\*\* Order property not set. Please contact developer. \*\*\* No performance issues have been detected Environment 18 Nov 17:…

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## [Weird behaviour of notification node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-behaviour-of-notification-node/18962)

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**Author:** [@darkdude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/darkdude)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 11:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-behaviour-of-notification-node/18962 "2019-12-10T11:30:31Z")

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I have a weird issue with notification node in "show dialog" mode. It's easy to test with two inject nodes (timestamp and empty string), a "show dialog" with OK/Cancel and a debug node. If the timestamp is injected for…

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## ["Refresh on selection change" - context stuff. Help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/refresh-on-selection-change-context-stuff-help/18970)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/refresh-on-selection-change-context-stuff-help/18970 "2019-12-10T10:38:20Z")

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NR 1.0.3. In the context menu I can see node, flow and global context variables. There is this nice box (un-ticked by default) for all three. Though the node one is of interest to me at this point. I tick it and it …

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## [Raspberry Pi - Hall Effect Sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-hall-effect-sensor/18968)

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**Author:** [@nakiabrewer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nakiabrewer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 10:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-hall-effect-sensor/18968 "2019-12-10T10:06:56Z")

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Hi Everyone, Tried searching on this topic but didn't turn up anything that really guided me to solution mode. Looking for some advice on how I might interface this sensor: https://core-electronics.com.au/g1-4-water-fl…

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## [Add STL Viewer to Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-stl-viewer-to-dashboard/18547)

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**Author:** [@Miniu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Miniu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 09:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-stl-viewer-to-dashboard/18547 "2019-12-10T09:26:06Z")

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Hi, I would like to implement STL Viewer in my Dashboard from site: https://www.viewstl.com/plugin/#intro At the begining of guide there is a note: Could anybody help me where I should upload those files in node-re…

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## [Store and Push Node-red flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-and-push-node-red-flow/18977)

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**Author:** [@dhavalm24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhavalm24)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-and-push-node-red-flow/18977 "2019-12-10T09:00:57Z")

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Hello, Our requirement is to create store and Push node-red flow for Outdoor Multitech gateways as they would not have constant network access, the data should be pushed when there is network access. Do let us know the…

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## [I am getting error please help me](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-am-getting-error-please-help-me/18906)

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**Author:** [@sandeepanj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sandeepanj)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 05:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-am-getting-error-please-help-me/18906 "2019-12-10T05:15:25Z")

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8 Dec 16:04:56 - \[info\] Waiting for missing types to be registered: 8 Dec 16:04:56 - \[info\] - server 8 Dec 16:04:56 - \[info\] - profile i dont know what is server and profile node. i am unable to deploy my node. it i…

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## [Change gauge color gradient](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-gauge-color-gradient/18808)

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**Author:** [@NODE777](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NODE777)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 02:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-gauge-color-gradient/18808 "2019-12-10T02:58:42Z")

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Hi I saw some other post about this topic but I don't know how apply to my case. I'm trying to use msg. ui\_control without success can someone help me with that? The following flow is just to test how it would work…

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## [Text input node - change font size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-node-change-font-size/18933)

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**Author:** [@NODE777](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NODE777)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2019 02:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-node-change-font-size/18933 "2019-12-10T02:57:36Z")

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Hi there ! Is there a way to change the input text node font size without use the following? If you use the developer tools in your browser you'll be able to identify the CSS class you need to override to provide a d…

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## [Email Node In - Search for String](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-in-search-for-string/18955)

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**Author:** [@Gc5lear](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gc5lear)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2019 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-in-search-for-string/18955 "2019-12-09T22:05:50Z")

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Hi all, I’ve installed Hassio and Node Red today and what I want to do seems simple enough in theory but can’t find an obvious answer anywhere online. I managed to create an email in and out node and the work just fine,…

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## [Need help - Syntax MSSQL Insert Statement from a msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-syntax-mssql-insert-statement-from-a-msg-payload/18941)

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**Author:** [@joachimmm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joachimmm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2019 20:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-syntax-mssql-insert-statement-from-a-msg-payload/18941 "2019-12-09T20:17:06Z")

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Hello, what ist the generell Syntax fo executing a MSSQL insert statement from a msg.payload? I've installed the mssql node. with a fixed value works I have success.. Thank you jo

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## [Avoid "node" as a variable name in functions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/avoid-node-as-a-variable-name-in-functions/18924)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2019 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/avoid-node-as-a-variable-name-in-functions/18924 "2019-12-09T17:20:40Z")

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It took me a few minutes to sort this one out. The code in my (demo) function node is: node.warn('hello world'); var node = 'hello world'; node.warn('hello world'); return msg; The third line throws an error, "TypeErro…

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## [Mdashboard msg.ui\_control is broadcasted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mdashboard-msg-ui-control-is-broadcasted/18947)

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**Author:** [@niboto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niboto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2019 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mdashboard-msg-ui-control-is-broadcasted/18947 "2019-12-09T16:58:53Z")

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We are using mdashboard in order to display dynamic data into some gauges. It works fine for the dynamic data value sent in msg.payload. I mean that thanks to socketid management we are able to have the same gauge (mda…

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