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## [How to find a Junction](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-a-junction/93461)

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**Author:** [@Buckskin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Buckskin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 13:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-a-junction/93461 "2024-11-26T13:09:37Z")

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I inserted a Junction in a flow, but the crafty beggar was nowhere to be found. I did find it eventually but there must be an easier way to find one than searching every mm of the editor. That (hopefully) being the case …

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## [ReferenceError: nx is not defined in Vue.js Component Rendering Topology](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/referenceerror-nx-is-not-defined-in-vue-js-component-rendering-topology/93476)

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**Author:** [@Nandhini-Subramaniya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nandhini-Subramaniya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 12:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/referenceerror-nx-is-not-defined-in-vue-js-component-rendering-topology/93476 "2024-11-26T12:54:57Z")

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I have included the next.js and next.css files as follows: I verified that the assets/nextjs/next.js file is available in the correct location. The topology rendering function (initializeTopology) is called in the mo…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 Layout Issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-layout-issues/93453)

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**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-layout-issues/93453 "2024-11-26T11:19:41Z")

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Hello there! I'm facing some issues with the layout of the dashboard. I'm not sure if it's my misunderstanding or something else, but I'm sharing it here in case any of you have a clue. So, I have a Tab with a group o…

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## [Installing npm packages / nodes via Dockerfile](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-npm-packages-nodes-via-dockerfile/93466)

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**Author:** [@erxncxte](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/erxncxte)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-npm-packages-nodes-via-dockerfile/93466 "2024-11-26T08:59:01Z")

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Hi, according to the Node Red Docker Github, you can add extra nodes via a Dockerfile. However, I am unable to get this to work with the same Dockerfile. Any pointers or ideas why this wouldn't be the case? I am run…

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## [How is your experience on 24/7 operation?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-is-your-experience-on-24-7-operation/93249)

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**Author:** [@Leo\_3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Leo_3)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 07:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-is-your-experience-on-24-7-operation/93249 "2024-11-26T07:38:12Z")

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New to Node-RED. How is your experience on stability and reliability for running it 24/7? Is Linux is more stable for Node-RED? Is Debian CLI version (no desktop) good?

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## [Inconsistent SQLite node query behaviour](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inconsistent-sqlite-node-query-behaviour/93445)

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**Author:** [@JesFo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JesFo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 06:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inconsistent-sqlite-node-query-behaviour/93445 "2024-11-26T06:30:43Z")

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I'm using the node-red-node-sqlite v1.1.0 node. And I'm reading my database like so: \[ { "id": "38680aaa86807ba1", "type": "http in", "z": "c35667a7f7c45a02", "name": "Submit", …

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## [Governance on node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/governance-on-node-red/93322)

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**Author:** [@jrdash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jrdash)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2024 04:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/governance-on-node-red/93322 "2024-11-26T04:06:40Z")

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Hi, I am new to node-red. we would like to implement governance on node red platform. It kind of restricting anyone to develop app without getting proper approval and validation from governance team. Some kind of restri…

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## [Postgres Timeout Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/postgres-timeout-error/93446)

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**Author:** [@warby78](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/warby78)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/postgres-timeout-error/93446 "2024-11-25T21:07:07Z")

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Hi We have a busy node-red running frequent updates to postgres We are on Node-red version 3.02 with nodered-contrib-postgresql 14.2 on Redhat We are on Amazon RDS Postgres with Postgres V14.12 Hardware-wise we have …

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## [How to Use HTTP-In Nodes in Node-RED to Serve Static HTML Pages Instead of Separate Express Code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-http-in-nodes-in-node-red-to-serve-static-html-pages-instead-of-separate-express-code/93434)

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**Author:** [@LoganathanSambath](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LoganathanSambath)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 20:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-http-in-nodes-in-node-red-to-serve-static-html-pages-instead-of-separate-express-code/93434 "2024-11-25T20:08:34Z")

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I am currently using separate Express.js code to serve static CSS and JS pages to html page like login.html, forgot-password.html, etc. How do I set the CSS, JS, and images in static files in node-red settings file? I…

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## [Local Changes won't Commit](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/local-changes-wont-commit/93459)

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**Author:** [@jmorris644](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmorris644)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 18:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/local-changes-wont-commit/93459 "2024-11-25T18:00:42Z")

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I have two node-red instances on different servers. I am using project control and historically I would push instance#1 up to the repository and then pull it down to instance#2. I now wish to make instance#2 the source o…

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## [Elementary Question Regarding Flow Execution](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/elementary-question-regarding-flow-execution/93457)

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**Author:** [@mleemoore](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mleemoore)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/elementary-question-regarding-flow-execution/93457 "2024-11-25T16:40:17Z")

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I have done a number of searches and have not found execution data is stored. I know where the flows themselves are stored, but I cannot locate execution data on a flow. I can see those that are executing in the dashboar…

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## [I need help to create a chart automatically.](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-need-help-to-create-a-chart-automatically/93367)

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**Author:** [@julio30](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/julio30)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-need-help-to-create-a-chart-automatically/93367 "2024-11-25T16:20:25Z")

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"I have a project where I need to create a chart automatically, but with different groups and labels. I don't want to configure the chart every time I create a new one, so I want it to generate the groups and labels auto…

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## [Weird Node-Red errors when working project is running for about 30mins](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-node-red-errors-when-working-project-is-running-for-about-30mins/93405)

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**Author:** [@garynl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/garynl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 15:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-node-red-errors-when-working-project-is-running-for-about-30mins/93405 "2024-11-25T15:36:47Z")

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I recently moved a project from a pi3 to a pi4. Everything seems fines for about 30 mins, then when I try to deploy I get the following; (hmm, I cant paste an image or include a graphic file) "Error: Cannot find module …

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## [Wireless M-Bus USB dongle problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wireless-m-bus-usb-dongle-problem/89987)

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**Author:** [@werneroostendorp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/werneroostendorp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 15:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wireless-m-bus-usb-dongle-problem/89987 "2024-11-25T15:17:09Z")

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I have connected an IMST PA-iM871A Wireless M-Bus dongle to my PC (Windows). I have installed the drivers correctly because the provided software recognizes the USB stick. Now, I want to connect to an M-Bus device (a ga…

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## [How to connect node-red template html file with local file css?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-node-red-template-html-file-with-local-file-css/93442)

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**Author:** [@LoganathanSambath](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LoganathanSambath)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 11:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-node-red-template-html-file-with-local-file-css/93442 "2024-11-25T11:37:26Z")

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This is my flow I have css, js, and images in my local directory, How do I connect with template node html code to local file css,js for serving?

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## [Creating static files to serve CSS and JS to html files](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-static-files-to-serve-css-and-js-to-html-files/93437)

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**Author:** [@Logan251999](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Logan251999)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-static-files-to-serve-css-and-js-to-html-files/93437 "2024-11-25T11:33:10Z")

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I have html css js files in my local, without using expres how to serve static file, set the static file in css,js how to use settings.js file? I created the endpoint when i acess /api/login1 it's output ?

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## [Direct manipulation of Globals from sidebar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/direct-manipulation-of-globals-from-sidebar/93423)

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**Author:** [@oldie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oldie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 09:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/direct-manipulation-of-globals-from-sidebar/93423 "2024-11-25T09:26:09Z")

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Would be super useful to be able to edit the values of the Context variables directly from the sidebar, even better if you can add delete but can't be too greedy :slight\_smile:

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## [Use docker containers to run node-red and pm2 to manage the application. After running for a while, node-red service stops](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-docker-containers-to-run-node-red-and-pm2-to-manage-the-application-after-running-for-a-while-node-red-service-stops/93334)

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**Author:** [@cstslqq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cstslqq)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 09:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-docker-containers-to-run-node-red-and-pm2-to-manage-the-application-after-running-for-a-while-node-red-service-stops/93334 "2024-11-25T09:12:20Z")

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Use docker containers to run node-red and pm2 to manage the application. After running for a while, node-red service stops. node-red version is 3.0.2. The following is the error message： 11:00:22 0|red | 21 Nov 11:00:2…

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## [No flow backup in .node-red folder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-flow-backup-in-node-red-folder/93433)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2024 08:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-flow-backup-in-node-red-folder/93433 "2024-11-25T08:56:14Z")

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I had a problem so I thought I'll go and restore the flows.json backup file but nothing there simon@simon-HP-Desktop-M01-F1xxx:~/.node-red$ ls -l total 4512 -rwxr-xr-x 1 simon simon 6746 Sep 12 2023 alexaFile.txt …

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## [Blastgate Automation Flow Instructable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blastgate-automation-flow-instructable/93422)

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**Author:** [@steffstereo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/steffstereo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 22:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blastgate-automation-flow-instructable/93422 "2024-11-24T22:11:43Z")

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I have now completed the project, it was relatively time-consuming to design the flow so that it works for all special cases. Overflow of status messages was also a big issue. You could also optimize the flow by adding …

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## [Blastgate Automation Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blastgate-automation-flow/92812)

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**Author:** [@steffstereo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/steffstereo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 21:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blastgate-automation-flow/92812 "2024-11-11T21:09:41Z")

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Hey, I would like to install a blastgate automation in my woodworking shop. The hardware is already installed and all components work as planned. Unfortunately, creating a flow for my application is now much more compli…

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## [Timer to show how many hours of gas left in generator tank, best way to approach?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timer-to-show-how-many-hours-of-gas-left-in-generator-tank-best-way-to-approach/93406)

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**Author:** [@OffGridNoob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OffGridNoob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 21:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timer-to-show-how-many-hours-of-gas-left-in-generator-tank-best-way-to-approach/93406 "2024-11-24T21:49:24Z")

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I have multiple flows that start or stop a generator based on various things. I have one flow that checks when the generator runs out of gas and then de-energizes the relay so it doesn't try to start. Then when I fill …

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## [Msg Not Defined, Yet Can't Define it?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-not-defined-yet-cant-define-it/93396)

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**Author:** [@OffGridNoob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OffGridNoob)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-not-defined-yet-cant-define-it/93396 "2024-11-24T18:23:50Z")

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I've got several flows and I've just started cobbling together a dashboard. On my dashboard flow that I use to populate the dashboard, I have a stand alone function that I use to call a global context GasTankStatus, so …

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## [The session validation should be checked before every page is loaded and the login page should be redirected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-session-validation-should-be-checked-before-every-page-is-loaded-and-the-login-page-should-be-redirected/93380)

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**Author:** [@LoganathanSambath](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LoganathanSambath)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 18:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-session-validation-should-be-checked-before-every-page-is-loaded-and-the-login-page-should-be-redirected/93380 "2024-11-24T18:22:58Z")

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"I am working on session validation that needs to be checked before every page is loaded. If the validation fails, the user should be redirected to the login page. How do I achieve this? My server-side code is expressJ…

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## [When trying to log in to flows.nodered.org, 400 error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/when-trying-to-log-in-to-flows-nodered-org-400-error/93393)

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**Author:** [@jevans](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jevans)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/when-trying-to-log-in-to-flows-nodered-org-400-error/93393 "2024-11-24T17:56:07Z")

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Hi! I'm trying to log in (and create a new account) on flows.nodered.org and getting a 400 error response with the content TypeError: db.users.insert is not a function after authorizing on GitHub. I wasn't sure where…

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## [Nodes suggestion for timed rolling average and desynchronised sum](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-suggestion-for-timed-rolling-average-and-desynchronised-sum/4933)

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**Author:** [@abajolle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/abajolle)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-suggestion-for-timed-rolling-average-and-desynchronised-sum/4933 "2024-11-24T17:53:15Z")

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Hi dear Node-RED community, For one of my projects I am looking to do a rolling/moving average over the last 15 minutes of a machine throughput. Using a function node, recording the value for each cycle, with the times…

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## [Garage Door - revisited](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/garage-door-revisited/93404)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 17:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/garage-door-revisited/93404 "2024-11-24T17:16:47Z")

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I posted this project way back in November 2021, so 4-years old now. This is a photo of the original project installed on my garage wall... This week I took another look at the project with a view to bringing it up…

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## [Node red always restarts with this error message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-always-restarts-with-this-error-message/93374)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 16:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-always-restarts-with-this-error-message/93374 "2024-11-24T16:33:38Z")

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nodered.service: Main process exited, code=killed, status=6/ABRT nodered.service: Failed with result 'signal'. How can I fix it? Runing on rpi 4 64 bit

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## [Node-RED: Tabulator Column Not Hiding](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-tabulator-column-not-hiding/92759)

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**Author:** [@Nandhini-Subramaniya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nandhini-Subramaniya)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2024 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-tabulator-column-not-hiding/92759 "2024-11-24T15:14:04Z")

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I'm working with Node-RED and using the Tabulator component to display a table. I want to hide the "gender" column based on user input. In my function node, I have this code: msg.payload = { tbCmd: "hideColumn", …

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## [Change msg.payload does not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-msg-payload-does-not-work/93395)

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**Author:** [@Tillmario](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tillmario)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 21:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-msg-payload-does-not-work/93395 "2024-11-23T21:30:51Z")

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Hi there, I'm a beginner and was hoping someone could help me. I have a Tasoma IR-Reader for my digital electricity meter. I configured MQTT, set the topic to "smartmeter" and then added an mqtt in node. I configured …

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