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## [Merging Values to a single payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merging-values-to-a-single-payload/92947)

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**Author:** [@gerribaldi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerribaldi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 21:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merging-values-to-a-single-payload/92947 "2024-11-23T21:00:31Z")

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Hi, i want to sent this value "2c1426085000" via MQTT to a valve. This is basicly no problem. But the point ist this: I need to join the value from different sources. Most of the sources are always the same and i can i…

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## [New line in message sent to Debug?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-line-in-message-sent-to-debug/93391)

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**Author:** [@OffGridNoob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OffGridNoob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 18:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-line-in-message-sent-to-debug/93391 "2024-11-23T18:08:38Z")

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I've got a msg sent to a debug and am trying to put new lines in that message. I've tried "\\n" and \< br \> (without the spaces) but none are working. Is it possible to get new lines in the Debug Messages output window?

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## [Strange behavior with text node in dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-behavior-with-text-node-in-dashboard-2-0/93390)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-behavior-with-text-node-in-dashboard-2-0/93390 "2024-11-23T17:06:34Z")

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Using text node in dashboard 2 Sending msg.payload=0 (number) to text node will not show anything. Sending any other number will show that number. Sending msg.payload="0" (string) will show 0. Is that intended behavior…

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## [Writing a CSV is kicking my butt](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/writing-a-csv-is-kicking-my-butt/93372)

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**Author:** [@DWoodlock](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DWoodlock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 14:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/writing-a-csv-is-kicking-my-butt/93372 "2024-11-23T14:53:07Z")

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Working on a data logging flow, and I am gathering a list of tags through OPC UA. I receive the tags in what I believe is a JSON object (pictured below): I then do a bunch of checking and flow control, and if all co…

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## [REQUEST - Add a position/priority/order value property to dashboard nodes for Subflow and dynamic ordering](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-add-a-position-priority-order-value-property-to-dashboard-nodes-for-subflow-and-dynamic-ordering/93269)

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**Author:** [@phedders](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/phedders)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 14:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-add-a-position-priority-order-value-property-to-dashboard-nodes-for-subflow-and-dynamic-ordering/93269 "2024-11-23T14:19:30Z")

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When creating a load of for example buttons through a subflow, there is currently no way to order said buttons in the group. If there was a priority property, then a priority value could be defined with the subflow prop…

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## [Dashboard on port 8123 and not in the 1880](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-on-port-8123-and-not-in-the-1880/93341)

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**Author:** [@grumete](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grumete)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 12:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-on-port-8123-and-not-in-the-1880/93341 "2024-11-23T12:18:37Z")

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Good morning. The addressing to port 1880/endpoint/ui is not done correctly in the last update. When clicking on the icon, it directs to 8123/endpoint/ui. Can you fix it? Or is it just me? Thank you and forgive my in…

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## [Transfer NR "App" to another RPI -- need Help, please](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/transfer-nr-app-to-another-rpi-need-help-please/93319)

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**Author:** [@gNeandr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gNeandr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/transfer-nr-app-to-another-rpi-need-help-please/93319 "2024-11-23T10:48:44Z")

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A somewhat extensive NR "App" with Tasmota devices and MQTT control is to be transferred from one RPI to another one. The new/different RPI naturally has a different host name and a different IP address, but the Tasmota…

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## [Creating a global context variable?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-a-global-context-variable/93377)

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**Author:** [@OffGridNoob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OffGridNoob)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 10:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-a-global-context-variable/93377 "2024-11-23T10:24:40Z")

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I have a few flows that are working for starting and stopping a generator through a relay. One flow checks to see if the generator has quit (running out of fuel) and then de-energizes the relay. What I would like to do…

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## [HTTP response at port 80](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-response-at-port-80/93348)

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**Author:** [@JesFo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JesFo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 08:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-response-at-port-80/93348 "2024-11-23T08:23:52Z")

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I'm trying to serve a webpage following this tutorial: Create an HTTP Endpoint : Node-RED And it works fine, but I'm looking for a way to serve the endpoint on port 80, without having to change NodeRED's dashboard port …

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## [Changing colour of bars in bar charts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-colour-of-bars-in-bar-charts/93371)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2024 08:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-colour-of-bars-in-bar-charts/93371 "2024-11-23T08:09:22Z")

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Hello I have an array with 2 datasets in it which I inject into a chart. One set is the x-axis labels and the other is y-axis values. I have the series colour in the chart set to blue and ticked the box " Use first col…

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## [Anybody tried already an SMLIGHT SLZB-06](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anybody-tried-already-an-smlight-slzb-06/92113)

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**Author:** [@Bogi1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bogi1)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 20:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anybody-tried-already-an-smlight-slzb-06/92113 "2024-11-22T20:45:28Z")

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I am a newbee and need help. As ask in the headline already, i need to know if anybody tried already this part? If yes it is maybe possible to get a brief description how to install and use it. Thanks to everbody in a…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 App Icon path question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-app-icon-path-question/93369)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 19:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-app-icon-path-question/93369 "2024-11-22T19:53:39Z")

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Playing around with Dashboard 2.0. Can I set an App Icon out of a local path or does it have to be a http url? I tried local path but it did not work. Is using png format ok?

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## [Water Tank Gauge Value Display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/water-tank-gauge-value-display/93302)

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**Author:** [@Donner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Donner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 17:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/water-tank-gauge-value-display/93302 "2024-11-22T17:57:55Z")

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I'm migrating to dashboard 2 and can't figure out how to get the Water Tank gauge to display the gallons value like I have in the dashboard 1 version. I'm passing the actual gallons and the gauge displays a percentage va…

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## [Communication GSK CNC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-gsk-cnc/90893)

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**Author:** [@DiogoI4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DiogoI4.0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 16:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-gsk-cnc/90893 "2024-11-22T16:49:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I would like to collect data from GSK control, today I can do this with FANUC via FOCAS2 and SIEMENS via OPCUA using node-red. I've been looking, but haven't found anyone who has done this on GSK controlle…

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## [Uibuilder - passing variables from node-red to frontend](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-passing-variables-from-node-red-to-frontend/93327)

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**Author:** [@skytrackerdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/skytrackerdave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-passing-variables-from-node-red-to-frontend/93327 "2024-11-22T16:47:57Z")

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Imagine the following in a webpage; \<script\> var myvar = 'foobar'; \</script\> Now I would like to change that variable from Node-red - uibuilder. Is there a way to do this? I have reviewed much of the documentatio…

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## [Accessing global context values in function?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-global-context-values-in-function/93318)

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**Author:** [@OffGridNoob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OffGridNoob)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-global-context-values-in-function/93318 "2024-11-22T16:47:25Z")

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Apologies for the noob question, I'm just starting off with Node Red. I'm trying to make a flow such that If the Generator is Running then set in a time delay ....then after the delay check to see if Battery Charge - AC…

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## [Wired communication to Pi Pico](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wired-communication-to-pi-pico/93358)

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**Author:** [@sammachin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sammachin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 15:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wired-communication-to-pi-pico/93358 "2024-11-22T15:38:13Z")

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I need to send some 'commands' to a pi pico device thats running some custom micropython code over a wired connection from Node-RED running on a RasPi. Anyone got a good solution to this, I only need a few basic state s…

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## [Influence the path in the flow. on/off/auto](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influence-the-path-in-the-flow-on-off-auto/93355)

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**Author:** [@trombose009](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/trombose009)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 14:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influence-the-path-in-the-flow-on-off-auto/93355 "2024-11-22T14:42:10Z")

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Hello, I have this flow. It switches a socket on and off based on the power consumption. I would now like to implement a possibility with the help of which I can operate this socket permanently off, permanently on or i…

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## [Mdi helper function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mdi-helper-function/93351)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mdi-helper-function/93351 "2024-11-22T12:07:13Z")

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How can I use a mdi helper function in Dash Board 2 template node? I want to enlarge the size of this icon: "mdi-arrow-up-circle-outline"

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## [Looking for Node-RED Technical Engineer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-node-red-technical-engineer/93353)

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**Author:** [@ThierryS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThierryS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 13:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-node-red-technical-engineer/93353 "2024-11-22T13:31:52Z")

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Remote, ideally located in Barcelona. \*\*Minimum Technical Skills★ JavaScript: Intermediate level – mandatory. Node-RED: Intermediate level, with knowledge of interfaces, subflows, and context – mandatory (technical eva…

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## [Dashboard2: standard text-element / switch-element - different label color AND vertical alignment off?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-standard-text-element-switch-element-different-label-color-and-vertical-alignment-off/93323)

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**Author:** [@jodelkoenig](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jodelkoenig)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 11:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-standard-text-element-switch-element-different-label-color-and-vertical-alignment-off/93323 "2024-11-22T11:46:57Z")

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Hi there, has anyone made the following observations? red cross - vertical alignment off towards top on all items, including menu red arrows - different standard label color

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## [Context \<ref\> contains a circular reference that cannot be persisted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-ref-contains-a-circular-reference-that-cannot-be-persisted/93349)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 11:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-ref-contains-a-circular-reference-that-cannot-be-persisted/93349 "2024-11-22T11:07:56Z")

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I have this code: const intervalId = setInterval(() =\> { node.send({ payload: "test string }); }, interval); When I check the value of intervalId using node.warn, it appears to be an integer" intervalId…

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## [Making a svg clickable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-a-svg-clickable/93336)

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**Author:** [@lori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lori)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 08:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-a-svg-clickable/93336 "2024-11-22T08:09:13Z")

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Hi, i have a huge dashboard for my KNX based home automation. Therefor I show svg elements in a template node, depending on a input node (e.g. light is on or off). This looks like this. \<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2…

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## [Node-Red acting strange](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-acting-strange/93320)

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**Author:** [@Fahrerkrieger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fahrerkrieger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-acting-strange/93320 "2024-11-22T07:40:36Z")

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I have recently installed Node-Red on a different PC, and it all went well, but this is the Webpage I see when I open Node-Red This is the screenshot of my CMD. But there is nothing unusual I guess If anyone has …

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## [Issue with Access Control After Page Reload — Admin User Sees All Pages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-access-control-after-page-reload-admin-user-sees-all-pages/93335)

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**Author:** [@Nandhini-Subramaniya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nandhini-Subramaniya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 06:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-access-control-after-page-reload-admin-user-sees-all-pages/93335 "2024-11-22T06:40:11Z")

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I'm facing an issue with access control in my application. I have a system where users are assigned roles (e.g., admin), and certain pages should only be accessible to specific roles. However, after I reload the page, ev…

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## [Line chart time plot in Dashboard2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-time-plot-in-dashboard2/93300)

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**Author:** [@YK934](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/YK934)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2024 00:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-time-plot-in-dashboard2/93300 "2024-11-22T00:13:03Z")

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Hi, I have another question about time plotting on Dashbord2 line chart. In mysql table has UTC timestamp and add local time column with query below. When give this data set to chart, different time scale showed up as …

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## [Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/victron-smartsolar-mppt-150-70/93159)

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**Author:** [@meccip](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meccip)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2024 22:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/victron-smartsolar-mppt-150-70/93159 "2024-11-21T22:57:53Z")

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Hello. I am trying to get some data out of my controller to nodered. I use a FTDI cable and connected to ve.direct port. I tested the cable with my phone and i run victronconect without bluetooth active and i can read a…

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## [Securing Node Red API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-node-red-api/93324)

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**Author:** [@jaredlgeorge](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jaredlgeorge)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2024 21:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-node-red-api/93324 "2024-11-21T21:50:58Z")

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I am creating an api to communicate from an iis webpage to node red and back to the page. I have a http in and a http out node. I am wanting to secure this api from unauthorized get request. Any suggestions on where I…

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## [Variable used for websocket node url](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-used-for-websocket-node-url/92984)

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**Author:** [@JeromeVISUALS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JeromeVISUALS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2024 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-used-for-websocket-node-url/92984 "2024-11-21T20:27:07Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to set the URL used for websocket connection dynamically, like we can do for http request nodes ? Thanks, Jerome

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## [Exec-Node: Works fine in Linux Terminal, but not in Exec-Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-works-fine-in-linux-terminal-but-not-in-exec-node/93126)

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**Author:** [@PeterSmarthome](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PeterSmarthome)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2024 20:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-works-fine-in-linux-terminal-but-not-in-exec-node/93126 "2024-11-21T20:24:25Z")

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Hi, I use terminal command to control my Samsung Oven mit SmartThings CLI. The command in the terminal is as follows and it works fine in the linux terminal: smartthings devices:commands \<myDeviceID\> --token=\<myToken\> …

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