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## [Big timer node - How do I disable timer2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/big-timer-node-how-do-i-disable-timer2/12930)

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**Author:** [@LondisDunleer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LondisDunleer)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2019 06:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/big-timer-node-how-do-i-disable-timer2/12930 "2019-08-27T06:39:53Z")

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Hi, Sorry, really simple question, I just can't figure it out. On the node "Big timer", there's two timed outputs you can set. I only want one. Is there anyway to disable the second one?

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## [Node-red-contrib-viseo-google-spreadsheet : scary warnings](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-viseo-google-spreadsheet-scary-warnings/14727)

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**Author:** [@CaptClaude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CaptClaude)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2019 04:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-viseo-google-spreadsheet-scary-warnings/14727 "2019-08-27T04:58:55Z")

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Running npm install node-red-contrib-viseo-google-spreadsheet Yields a bunch of scary warnings about deprecated dependencies and security warnings. Running npm audit afterwards gives me a long list of details that a…

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## [Reading String of Hex from T-zone RD05 problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-string-of-hex-from-t-zone-rd05-problem/14679)

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**Author:** [@Bond](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bond)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 23:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-string-of-hex-from-t-zone-rd05-problem/14679 "2019-08-26T23:42:34Z")

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Firstly, I am a newbie from using Node Red, I got 4 DHT22 sensors connected wirelessly to a TZ-RD05. And the TZ-RD05 is connected to my raspberry pi 3 through a serial port. I have the data display is a string like in …

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## [Split String message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-string-message/14801)

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**Author:** [@niclas.w82](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/niclas.w82)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 21:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-string-message/14801 "2019-08-26T21:50:10Z")

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Hi. Can someone please help me how to split this string message. something like this 213444 ri1 CQ Best regards Niclas

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## [Node-RED on Azure IoT Edge on Raspberry Pi accessing GPIO](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-azure-iot-edge-on-raspberry-pi-accessing-gpio/14795)

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**Author:** [@kpm\_at\_hfi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kpm_at_hfi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 16:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-azure-iot-edge-on-raspberry-pi-accessing-gpio/14795 "2019-08-26T16:50:29Z")

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Anyone have any luck running https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-node-pi-gpiod to interact with a PI's GPIO from within an Azure IoT Edge Module? I've got pigpiod running, but the module (container) running Node-RED…

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## [Dashboard Nodes Formatting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-nodes-formatting/14785)

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**Author:** [@phantom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/phantom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-nodes-formatting/14785 "2019-08-26T13:53:29Z")

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Hi, Just in the middle of creating a PLC/HMI application to control a water treatment plant. I have been experimenting with NR for months now and found some interesting capabilities. Any comments whether or not the fo…

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## [Panasonic iot using raspberry pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/panasonic-iot-using-raspberry-pi/14760)

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**Author:** [@seamy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/seamy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 13:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/panasonic-iot-using-raspberry-pi/14760 "2019-08-26T13:14:27Z")

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hello world, i wanna ask how to read panasonic fp-x c60r plc. I'm using raspberry pi with node red.and modbus rtu connection between pl and raspberry pi. i already install modbus in node red but i don't know how to setti…

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## [BacNet Protocol reading input from the device](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bacnet-protocol-reading-input-from-the-device/14782)

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**Author:** [@Iliyas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Iliyas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 10:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bacnet-protocol-reading-input-from-the-device/14782 "2019-08-26T10:33:33Z")

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Hello again, I had got to know that the Bacnet is a wrapper in node node we have to install library for workin bacnet in node red... I have installed this library in the node, now how to configure and fetch the data I'…

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## [Creating functionalities in custom nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-functionalities-in-custom-nodes/14779)

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**Author:** [@Sanketp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sanketp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-functionalities-in-custom-nodes/14779 "2019-08-26T08:59:57Z")

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As internal project I need to create custom nodes can you suggest few functionalites to create using custom node

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## [IOT Hub device provisioning with X509 Certificate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iot-hub-device-provisioning-with-x509-certificate/14777)

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**Author:** [@Sakti7725](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sakti7725)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2019 06:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iot-hub-device-provisioning-with-x509-certificate/14777 "2019-08-26T06:10:44Z")

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HI, I want to register and connect my Device to IOT hub through Node red app with X509 certificate. Can you guide me how to do the same. Thanks Sakti

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## [Feature request: Attach debug node to the IN connector on a node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-attach-debug-node-to-the-in-connector-on-a-node/14661)

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**Author:** [@Alacritous](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Alacritous)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 21:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-attach-debug-node-to-the-in-connector-on-a-node/14661 "2019-08-25T21:58:42Z")

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As in the image, be able to attach a debug node to the input of the mqtt out node. To see what's coming in to that node. As it stands now, I'd have to insert a dummy node before the mqtt node that would just pass throu…

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## [I can't install on raspberri pi b+ node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-install-on-raspberri-pi-b-node-red/14766)

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**Author:** [@hernan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hernan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 21:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-install-on-raspberri-pi-b-node-red/14766 "2019-08-25T21:18:53Z")

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hello Everyone I try install node red on my raspberry pi B+ (arm7l) but during the install procces i have an error when the scrip try install node js. I have install the last raspberrian. Anyone have any idea what's go…

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## [Continuing from a feature request I made for a way to output debug information going INTO a node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuing-from-a-feature-request-i-made-for-a-way-to-output-debug-information-going-into-a-node/14750)

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**Author:** [@Alacritous](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Alacritous)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 19:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuing-from-a-feature-request-i-made-for-a-way-to-output-debug-information-going-into-a-node/14750 "2019-08-25T19:26:11Z")

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I've made a subflow that you can place inline with your flow that will just output the msg object or the msg.payload and can be enabled and disabled. But for the life of me, I can't get it to display its status. I've rea…

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## [How to install Node-red on Openshift using Github](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-node-red-on-openshift-using-github/14763)

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**Author:** [@sergiogama](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sergiogama)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 17:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-node-red-on-openshift-using-github/14763 "2019-08-25T17:00:01Z")

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I'm facing the following issue when I try to install Node-red on Openshift using a github image: Cloning "https://github.com/node-red/node-red.git " ... Commit: afaf077aca517b1de15a2e3e95277853a0b64549 (Pass httpServer…

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## [Auto submit with JS Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-submit-with-js-dashboard/14720)

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**Author:** [@builderbob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/builderbob)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 12:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-submit-with-js-dashboard/14720 "2019-08-25T12:44:05Z")

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Hello every one, I am currently trying to autosubmit a form node composed of a "Number" field. This number field is auto-completed by a Javascript code added with a template node. This part is correctly working : …

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## [Basic Timer / Intergrator for Doors Shutters or Drapes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/basic-timer-intergrator-for-doors-shutters-or-drapes/14716)

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**Author:** [@Kinesis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kinesis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/basic-timer-intergrator-for-doors-shutters-or-drapes/14716 "2019-08-25T10:08:18Z")

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Hi - I'm realatively new to Node Red but i have a PLC based automation background. I neededed to write a flow to control the opening and closing of my garage doors via a raspberry pi. The doors use two simple linear actu…

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## [Function nodes and throw](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-and-throw/14755)

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**Author:** [@thatcadguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thatcadguy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 07:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-and-throw/14755 "2019-08-25T07:07:35Z")

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I was writing a function node and when I went to test, noticed something peculiar: when throwing an error, instead of showing the throw's message, I get: TypeError: Cannot read property 'search' of undefined You can re…

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## [UK Transport - transportation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uk-transport-transportation/14758)

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**Author:** [@orandaadnaro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/orandaadnaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 07:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uk-transport-transportation/14758 "2019-08-25T07:09:17Z")

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At: https://www.transportapi.com appears to be a wealth of data that could be accessible by node red. I haven't found any reference to it yet in the flows other than tfl. Is anyone working on integrating it into node re…

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## [Lottery Code? need some help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lottery-code-need-some-help/14753)

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**Author:** [@aihysp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aihysp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 05:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lottery-code-need-some-help/14753 "2019-08-25T05:54:15Z")

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Hi i was trying to implement node red to give me random lottery results can anyone think of a useful node that will give me the ability to make a list out of random numbers? this is working for me but it is a little un…

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## [Best way to route messages through one set of nodes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-route-messages-through-one-set-of-nodes/14745)

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**Author:** [@thatcadguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thatcadguy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2019 05:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-route-messages-through-one-set-of-nodes/14745 "2019-08-25T05:44:09Z")

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So I'm going to create a pure Node-RED (no 3rd party nodes or libraries) Modbus TCP client, and I'd like to know if there's a better way to send messages through a common set of nodes. Modbus TCP servers basically have …

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## [Passing MQTT Message issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-mqtt-message-issues/14612)

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**Author:** [@Exit2Studios](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Exit2Studios)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2019 22:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-mqtt-message-issues/14612 "2019-08-24T22:54:37Z")

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I am trying to pass some sensor values from an arduino to MQTT within home assistant. The MQTT Broker is picking up the message, but no payload is attached. Here are a few screenshots, and willing to share more if it h…

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## [Function node code editor warnings](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-code-editor-warnings/14748)

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**Author:** [@thatcadguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thatcadguy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2019 21:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-code-editor-warnings/14748 "2019-08-24T21:03:47Z")

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Are these warnings/errors displayed by the line numbers part of Node-RED's codebase, or is this functionality from another library? The warnings/errors shown are wrong sometimes, e.g. defining a variable with var inside…

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## [Docker RPI4 running, but not available at 1880](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-rpi4-running-but-not-available-at-1880/14742)

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**Author:** [@GChapo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GChapo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2019 19:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-rpi4-running-but-not-available-at-1880/14742 "2019-08-24T19:39:12Z")

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Hello, I have installed Docker on a RPI 4 and have portainer available to manage the Docker installation at port 9000. However, having installed Node Red v8 in its own container I cannot get access when I browse to por…

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## [Blinds Control Logic?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blinds-control-logic/14687)

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**Author:** [@superwinni2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/superwinni2)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2019 17:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blinds-control-logic/14687 "2019-08-24T17:39:57Z")

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Hello @all I've got a little problem with programming my shutter control... I got a Shelly2.5 in use for "smarting" my blinds. Via MQTT I got 3 "buttons" in my ioBroker. Open, Close, Stop. Now I want to realize with N…

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## [Database connectivity inside a node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/database-connectivity-inside-a-node/14731)

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**Author:** [@Sanketp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sanketp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2019 06:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/database-connectivity-inside-a-node/14731 "2019-08-24T06:58:52Z")

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I created a node which has two fields name and password and i want to save this details inside the mongo but i dont want to use the in built mongodb connection node.

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## [\[SOLVED\] Newbe struggling with JSON Global Arrays](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-newbe-struggling-with-json-global-arrays/14723)

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**Author:** [@StantonRM3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/StantonRM3)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2019 22:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-newbe-struggling-with-json-global-arrays/14723 "2019-08-23T22:31:27Z")

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Dear All, I am on a very steep learning curve here. I am experienced in C and .NET (the VB kind), however have now ventured into the world of micro-controllers and over the last few weeks have had to learn: Linux/Pyt…

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## [Can't add values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-add-values/14725)

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**Author:** [@Ronaldz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ronaldz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2019 22:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-add-values/14725 "2019-08-23T22:06:01Z")

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when I try to add and subtract values, it seems that adding 2 numbers will not work while subtracting is oke. in the function node I do the following: var waarde1 = 0 var waarde2 = 0 var jitter = 5 waarde1 = cvwaar…

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## [\[Solved\] Pipe | not working in exec node Raspbian Buster](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-pipe-not-working-in-exec-node-raspbian-buster/14714)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2019 21:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-pipe-not-working-in-exec-node-raspbian-buster/14714 "2019-08-23T21:53:34Z")

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I'm using the route command to find the gateway IP address if it is up (Flags == "UG") route --numeric | grep UG From the command line I get $ route --numeric | grep "UG" 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.1 0.0.0.0 …

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## [uibuilder.onChange msgs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-onchange-msgs/14590)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2019 21:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-onchange-msgs/14590 "2019-08-23T21:04:25Z")

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Not sure if this is the right place for posting it, but creating an issue for uibuilder wouldn't be valid as it isn't an issue. @TotallyInformation could you help me on the road a bit, let's say I have the following: h…

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## [Syntax Highlighting when creating a custom node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-highlighting-when-creating-a-custom-node/14707)

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**Author:** [@Regalia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Regalia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2019 20:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-highlighting-when-creating-a-custom-node/14707 "2019-08-23T20:53:39Z")

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Hello, I've recently been creating new nodes for personal project and one of the main issue I have is that in one of the \<script /\> tag, there is no color. Indeed the \<script type="text/x-red" data-template-name"X" /\> do…

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