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**Author:** [@mike67](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mike67)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-and-use-alpha-version-of-a-contrib/10112 "2019-04-13T21:57:35Z")

Hello I try to use and install google-actions 2.0.0 alpha, using this command :slight\_smile: npm install node-red-contrib-google-action@alpha But I think that doesn't work correctly, because I get a return message :sl… --- ## [Node-red dashboard login sign in/out simultaneously in all devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-login-sign-in-out-simultaneously-in-all-devices/10018)

**Author:** [@nassima100](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nassima100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-login-sign-in-out-simultaneously-in-all-devices/10018 "2019-04-13T21:29:40Z")

Hello, I'm facing a serious problem and I have no idea how to solve it. I've added login to my dashboard using the flow below, It works fine "if you use only one device", but when I tried to sign in from another device … --- ## [Any way to have return key submit a ui\_form?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-have-return-key-submit-a-ui-form/10099)

**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 17:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-have-return-key-submit-a-ui-form/10099 "2019-04-13T17:42:35Z")

I have a ui\_form and I want to have the return key act as if the Submit button was pressed. Can anyone think of away to accomplish this? Paul --- ## [Trigger node and global variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-and-global-variables/10101)

**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-and-global-variables/10101 "2019-04-13T13:05:50Z")

Hi again folks. I have a trigger node and I want it to wait a certain time. So I say: Send: existing msg Then: wait for ....... And I can only set milliseconds; seconds; minutes;hours; etc. I want this value to… --- ## [Error to run node red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-to-run-node-red/10103)

**Author:** [@basant88](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/basant88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 12:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-to-run-node-red/10103 "2019-04-13T12:47:08Z")

Hello! First, I'm new to nodejs and node-red. I had node-red working correctly as a service after I've added node-red-contrib-ble-heart-rate 0.2.0 i got this error in node red thanks --- ## [Open/Close Sun screen with light thresholds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-close-sun-screen-with-light-thresholds/10092)

**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 11:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-close-sun-screen-with-light-thresholds/10092 "2019-04-13T11:22:35Z")

I have light sensor which returns a lux value every 5 minutes. My flow checks for some weather variables (rain/wind) and light. If rain and/or too much wind, open screen. If rain/wind ok and lux\>2750, close screen. I… --- ## [Accessing specific ToneAnalyzer values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-specific-toneanalyzer-values/10081)

**Author:** [@nhar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nhar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-specific-toneanalyzer-values/10081 "2019-04-13T10:03:57Z")

Is there a way to access specific values from the ToneAnalyzer? For example, if I give it a text and it outputs a sadness tone value of 0.0332, is there a way to directly access the value through a variable? I checked th… --- ## [Chart gone crazy - kind of. Missing time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-gone-crazy-kind-of-missing-time/10091)

**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 08:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-gone-crazy-kind-of-missing-time/10091 "2019-04-13T08:48:35Z")

I have a NodeMCU with a DHT11 connected. It also has a 8 digit 7 segment display connected. It sends data to my system via MQTT and it is displayed on a gauge and chart. A couple of times how I've seen the display "sp… --- ## [How do I make a copy of a global object without changing it?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-make-a-copy-of-a-global-object-without-changing-it/10087)

**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-make-a-copy-of-a-global-object-without-changing-it/10087 "2019-04-13T08:28:04Z")

macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Node-RED version: v0.20.5 Node.js version: v10.15.3 Darwin 17.7.0 x64 LE I seem to have run into an issue using a global where I'm not using a copy of it, but a pointer. I do this: var arr1… --- ## [Problems using nod-red-node-dweetio](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-using-nod-red-node-dweetio/10078)

**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 05:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-using-nod-red-node-dweetio/10078 "2019-04-13T05:58:03Z")

I'm using Dweetio node on my Win10 machine and its often causing Node-RED to fall over and fail this is my most recent failure 12 Apr 16:43:30 - Error: not opened at WebSocket.send (C:\\Users\\Simon\\.node-red\\node\_mo… --- ## [How do I change a JSON Object Key](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-change-a-json-object-key/10089)

**Author:** [@Greenprotocol](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Greenprotocol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2019 05:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-change-a-json-object-key/10089 "2019-04-13T05:17:04Z")

Hi everyone, I am fairly new to Node-Red and am trying to change JSON Object keys. I have two GPS Trackers that output their tracking data as per the msg.payloads below. I will need to change the JSON Object keys of… --- ## [User error, coding error between Function and SQlite nodes no](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-error-coding-error-between-function-and-sqlite-nodes-no/10085)

**Author:** [@Raj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Raj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 22:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-error-coding-error-between-function-and-sqlite-nodes-no/10085 "2019-04-12T22:44:24Z")

Hi, I'm sure this is something I am doing wrong. I run a query from a function node against a SQLite node passing data in the msg.topic. The result is returned in the msg.payload. I now want to use that information to… --- ## [Get ready, here they come!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-ready-here-they-come/10082)

**Author:** [@JayDickson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JayDickson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 21:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-ready-here-they-come/10082 "2019-04-12T21:52:11Z")

With the announcement that Stringify is shutting down there's a ton of talk on the home automation subreddit about people dipping their toes into node-RED for the first time. I for one am happy to see so many people taki… --- ## [Uibuilder v1.2.5 released - minor bug fix for httpNodeRoot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v1-2-5-released-minor-bug-fix-for-httpnoderoot/10079)

**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 20:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v1-2-5-released-minor-bug-fix-for-httpnoderoot/10079 "2019-04-12T20:38:34Z")

Sorry if you've been waiting for this fix. I had hoped to be able to release v2 by now but real life has inserted itself! So here is the last of the known bug-fixes applied to the v1 master branch. This makes sure that… --- ## [WiFi and Mobile Data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wifi-and-mobile-data/10069)

**Author:** [@deven2020](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deven2020)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 19:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wifi-and-mobile-data/10069 "2019-04-12T19:04:53Z")

Hi I have connected my TP-LINK lights via Wifi and node-red raspberry. I also added 3G dongle on my raspberry PI to provide back up for internet access. Now, how would i able to configure/develop to switch the communi… --- ## [Reading value of type time on S7 PLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-value-of-type-time-on-s7-plc/9989)

**Author:** [@elisascheer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elisascheer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-value-of-type-time-on-s7-plc/9989 "2019-04-12T17:56:03Z")

Hi, I am currently working with a Simatic 2040 and a PLC. Node-red is installed on the Simatic and I managed to retrieve values from it. But I need to retrieve values of type Time but I didn't see in the node-red-cont… --- ## [Why multiple node\_modules directories?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-multiple-node-modules-directories/10005)

**Author:** [@nodoro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodoro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-multiple-node-modules-directories/10005 "2019-04-12T16:56:57Z")

On my Raspberry Pi install, I used to find the core nodes in '/usr/lib/node\_modules/node-red/nodes/core' After running the UPGRADE command found in the Running on Raspberry Pi page, it looks like the core nodes have bee… --- ## [Is it possible to add my own Splash Screen?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-my-own-splash-screen/10075)

**Author:** [@Jackyee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jackyee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-my-own-splash-screen/10075 "2019-04-12T16:52:27Z")

Can I add my own Icon and add my own Splash screen to the application of Node-Red that I built? --- ## [More Maintainable Architecture approach. iotp Framework](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-maintainable-architecture-approach-iotp-framework/10036)

**Author:** [@IoTPlay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IoTPlay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 16:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-maintainable-architecture-approach-iotp-framework/10036 "2019-04-12T16:48:29Z")

Hello all, in Dec'18 I participated in a great discussion from @hazymat, topic Choosing an architecture for Home Automation. I had the same concerns, and since family members asked that I deploy a system to them as well,… --- ## [UI for Multiple users](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-for-multiple-users/10068)

**Author:** [@Jackyee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jackyee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 16:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-for-multiple-users/10068 "2019-04-12T16:45:28Z")

In my project, there are many users who will use the same user interface but each user must enter their own code, can it? And how can I professionally handle with node-red --- ## [Help with performance evaluation for node red flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-performance-evaluation-for-node-red-flow/10034)

**Author:** [@IlhamQasse](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IlhamQasse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 16:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-performance-evaluation-for-node-red-flow/10034 "2019-04-12T16:18:42Z")

I have created node red flow that's is based on hyperledger composer nodes. The flow is working perfectly. What I want to do is a performance evaluation of the created flow (calculate execution time, latency, and through… --- ## [\[NEWBIE\] node-red-admin hash-pw](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newbie-node-red-admin-hash-pw/9994)

**Author:** [@ERICX25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ERICX25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newbie-node-red-admin-hash-pw/9994 "2019-04-12T15:34:44Z")

Hi, I have just installed Node-Red on my Qnap (container station) and now I would like to secure it with a password. I understand (https://nodered.org/docs/security) that I need to edit "settings.js" I found such a fi… --- ## [Dashboard Template script with msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template-script-with-msg-payload/9983)

**Author:** [@hutje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hutje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template-script-with-msg-payload/9983 "2019-04-12T15:29:45Z")

How can I use the objects from msg.payload inside the script-tag? I need this information to control the layout... Outside the script-tag it is possible, but I need it inside the script --- ## [How to change the original code of a Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-original-code-of-a-node/9977)

**Author:** [@mikel.garmendia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikel.garmendia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 15:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-original-code-of-a-node/9977 "2019-04-12T15:28:06Z")

Hello! I am using the node-red-contrib-google-iot-core (version 0.0.4) to connect via MQTT with my Google IoT Broker. I want to change a little bit the code of this Node. Is that possible? I want to change the code th… --- ## [Ftp get crashes node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ftp-get-crashes-node-red/9963)

**Author:** [@Soft4](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Soft4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 15:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ftp-get-crashes-node-red/9963 "2019-04-12T15:26:40Z")

Probleem met ftp get (node-red-contrib-ftp). Volgens mij zit het probleem in het wegschrijven van de file naar de local directorie. Maar ik kan het niet vinden. Als ik de ftp node (met get functie) verbind, dan crasht no… --- ## [Python Shell node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/python-shell-node/10055)

**Author:** [@ApiAsylum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ApiAsylum)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 15:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/python-shell-node/10055 "2019-04-12T15:08:50Z")

Hi, I'm facing error as "pyfile not exist" in PYTHONSHELL NODE after declaring the path, --- ## [Multiple inputs to save into a file! failed to write to file: Error: write after end](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-inputs-to-save-into-a-file-failed-to-write-to-file-error-write-after-end/10058)

**Author:** [@xoani](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xoani)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 09:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-inputs-to-save-into-a-file-failed-to-write-to-file-error-write-after-end/10058 "2019-04-12T09:47:36Z")

Hello, I am saving the output of a python script that I am running on node-RED into a local file. Because the output is too long (I am guessing), it comes in two message.payload right next to the other. I want to save th… --- ## [Use material design icon font in text node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-material-design-icon-font-in-text-node/10044)

**Author:** [@jofrax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jofrax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2019 08:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-material-design-icon-font-in-text-node/10044 "2019-04-12T08:02:06Z")

The help of the text node says, that Material Design Icons and Font Awesome Icons are available in the Text Node. I can use Font Awesome icons like this: \