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## [How can I dynamically generate parameters in a function node instead of passing them directly in the inject node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-dynamically-generate-parameters-in-a-function-node-instead-of-passing-them-directly-in-the-inject-node/93086)

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**Author:** [@Nandhini-Subramaniya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nandhini-Subramaniya)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 17:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-dynamically-generate-parameters-in-a-function-node-instead-of-passing-them-directly-in-the-inject-node/93086 "2024-11-12T17:47:51Z")

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I have a flow in Node-RED where I want to send a command to hide a column in a table. Here's what I have so far: \[ { "id": "1621c5074273825e", "type": "inject", "z": "74c40cd627e77aca", …

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## [Dedicated machine for node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dedicated-machine-for-node/93065)

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**Author:** [@mrark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrark)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 17:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dedicated-machine-for-node/93065 "2024-11-12T17:13:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm here today for a maybe unusual request. The company I work in uses many node-red flows to retrieve data from various sources, mainly via executing Puppetteer scripts. All those flows are currently si…

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## [Nrlint no longer maintained?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-no-longer-maintained/93095)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-no-longer-maintained/93095 "2024-11-12T16:44:33Z")

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Tried out nrlint with great success for improving quality and find issues. Unfortunately it has some false positives for some of the rules. There are posted several issues on the github page. And it doesn't always show t…

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## [Nrlint: show source of junction node unaligned](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-show-source-of-junction-node-unaligned/93099)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 15:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-show-source-of-junction-node-unaligned/93099 "2024-11-12T15:36:48Z")

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Nrlint is such a great tool, played around with it today and it helped improved quality a lot. One configured nrlint left me wanting more. Applied the rule for showing unaligned nodes. It shows 30+ junctions unaligned wi…

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## [Thoughts on backing off room thermostat when 10c or 5c or 0c outside](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/thoughts-on-backing-off-room-thermostat-when-10c-or-5c-or-0c-outside/93066)

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**Author:** [@questuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/questuk)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 14:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/thoughts-on-backing-off-room-thermostat-when-10c-or-5c-or-0c-outside/93066 "2024-11-12T14:34:59Z")

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Hi, I have coded my own Arduino thermostat that is controlled by Node-RED and I can set it to various temperature 21c to 24c in .5c increments. I have noticed that at the the moment it is 10c outside and the room heatin…

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## [How could this be split from 1 aico to 3 aircos?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-could-this-be-split-from-1-aico-to-3-aircos/93070)

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**Author:** [@slaz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/slaz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-could-this-be-split-from-1-aico-to-3-aircos/93070 "2024-11-12T14:32:16Z")

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I have this flow: \[ { "id": "b984ca5b35cf43bb", "type": "tab", "label": "Airco Automation", "disabled": false, "info": "", "env": \[\] }, { "id": "f469ea…

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## [Add Changelog Preview into the Palette Manager](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-changelog-preview-into-the-palette-manager/92695)

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**Author:** [@GogoVega](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GogoVega)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 12:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-changelog-preview-into-the-palette-manager/92695 "2024-11-12T12:57:34Z")

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Follow Palette, installed nodes, link to CHANGELOG.md or : I would like to add a Changelog button that opens a dialog box with the contents of the changelog. The catalog should contain a link to GitHub. As an improvem…

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## [Global.get changes structure of the context](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-get-changes-structure-of-the-context/93092)

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**Author:** [@Vilnis\_R](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vilnis_R)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-get-changes-structure-of-the-context/93092 "2024-11-12T11:33:55Z")

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Hi, I have issue where global.get seems to 'regroup' elements of the object. Here is context value copied out from context panel: {"group":{"hide":\["Tablet\_Heat","Tablet\_Weather","Tablet\_Collector","Tablet\_EV","Tablet\_…

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## [Linting and formatting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/linting-and-formatting/93060)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 09:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/linting-and-formatting/93060 "2024-11-12T09:37:04Z")

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Any way to configure linting and formatting? Default is quite good, but always some annoyances. Examples: const payload = { ts: date.getTime(), values: data }; return {payload: payload}; "'payload' is declared…

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## [CtrlX: How to Intsall Palette?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ctrlx-how-to-intsall-palette/93085)

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**Author:** [@DaVizzey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DaVizzey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 08:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ctrlx-how-to-intsall-palette/93085 "2024-11-12T08:35:14Z")

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Hi there, I'm a bit new to Node-RED, Using it through a Bosch Rexroth PLC and i'm trying to learn and explore options. So today to communicate and run some Commands to a Camera we use, i have to use TelNet, now i have …

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## [Default values in text input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-values-in-text-input/93073)

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**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 07:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-values-in-text-input/93073 "2024-11-12T07:18:30Z")

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Hi there! I want to have a default value shown in the text-input (datetimepicker mode). I tried inputting a msg.payload with a numeric value representing miliseconds since epoch but it does not work. The previous versi…

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## [Uibuilder can't find jQuery](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-cant-find-jquery/93015)

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**Author:** [@skytrackerdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/skytrackerdave)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 23:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-cant-find-jquery/93015 "2024-11-11T23:07:04Z")

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While running some example scripts with uibuilder I am getting an error in the Chrome console; GET http://127.0.0.1:1880/uibuilder/jquery/dist/jquery.min.js net::ERR\_ABORTED 404 (Not Found) I do have jquery installed i…

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## [Strange issue where periodic inject timer stops firing AC control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-issue-where-periodic-inject-timer-stops-firing-ac-control/92950)

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**Author:** [@clarkbrothers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/clarkbrothers)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 23:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/strange-issue-where-periodic-inject-timer-stops-firing-ac-control/92950 "2024-11-11T23:04:56Z")

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Bit of a strange issue here. I have a bunch of DC air cons which are controlled with a simple contactor via SNMP. I also have a bunch of SNMP read temperature values. I use a simple SNMP get to grab the current temper…

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## [Connection Timeout in Node-Contrib MS-SQL-PLUS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-timeout-in-node-contrib-ms-sql-plus/93079)

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**Author:** [@bobfield](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bobfield)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 22:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-timeout-in-node-contrib-ms-sql-plus/93079 "2024-11-11T22:22:04Z")

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Hi Dears, I have a node-red program accessing a cloud database with node-contrib ms-sql-plus. Everything works perfectly on my machine, but when I take it to the client it cannot connect and it gives a timeout. His mach…

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## [Allow Events: State node "output on connect" option to start timers](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allow-events-state-node-output-on-connect-option-to-start-timers/93081)

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**Author:** [@jbwiden](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbwiden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 21:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allow-events-state-node-output-on-connect-option-to-start-timers/93081 "2024-11-11T21:16:45Z")

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My understanding is that when "output on connect" is selected, it will not start timers that would allow the node to signal if the "For" option is populated with a time. I believe this would be good functionality to hav…

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## [How do I perform Implicit messaging in ethernet/ip using node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-perform-implicit-messaging-in-ethernet-ip-using-node-red/93075)

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**Author:** [@michaelbusry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michaelbusry)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 19:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-perform-implicit-messaging-in-ethernet-ip-using-node-red/93075 "2024-11-11T19:38:05Z")

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I noticed a thread from 2022 on this question and I was wondering if anyone has written something to do this?

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## [How to use simple-keyboard in a Dashboard 2.0 template node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-simple-keyboard-in-a-dashboard-2-0-template-node/93078)

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**Author:** [@dudleyjosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudleyjosh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-simple-keyboard-in-a-dashboard-2-0-template-node/93078 "2024-11-11T19:17:08Z")

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I'm trying to figure out how I might be able to use simple-keyboard in a Dashboard 2.0 template node to create an on-screen popup keyboard whenever a Dashboard 2.0 text input field is selected. I don't know or understan…

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## [Installed Node - Links To Flows Page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installed-node-links-to-flows-page/93076)

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**Author:** [@MyRandomThoughts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MyRandomThoughts)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 18:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installed-node-links-to-flows-page/93076 "2024-11-11T18:08:56Z")

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As quickly discussed on the last Twitch stream (2024/11/11), this has been asked for several times now, but with the current work being done on the loading the palette data on editor load, it my be time to get this logge…

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## [Http response node "Error: Callback called multiple times"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-response-node-error-callback-called-multiple-times/92988)

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**Author:** [@pestitschek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pestitschek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 17:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-response-node-error-callback-called-multiple-times/92988 "2024-11-11T17:25:21Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a somewhat lengthy- and complex flow that I am willing to share if the troubleshooting process requires it; but for now I will do a simplification/get rid of the unimportant details. Basically I hav…

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## [Location of stored credentials](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/location-of-stored-credentials/92944)

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**Author:** [@dceejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dceejay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/location-of-stored-credentials/92944 "2024-11-11T16:37:04Z")

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Any fields marked as credentials get stored in a separate file from the flows file - usually flows\_cred.json. Currently if you choose a different flow file name the the creds also get a similar name - eg myflow.json and …

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## ["I am facing an issue regarding handling multiple devices in Node-RED. How can I manage separate connections for each device, given that only the terminal number is provided in the login packet and not in the data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-am-facing-an-issue-regarding-handling-multiple-devices-in-node-red-how-can-i-manage-separate-connections-for-each-device-given-that-only-the-terminal-number-is-provided-in-the-login-packet-and-not-in-the-data/93069)

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**Author:** [@nilam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nilam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 15:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-am-facing-an-issue-regarding-handling-multiple-devices-in-node-red-how-can-i-manage-separate-connections-for-each-device-given-that-only-the-terminal-number-is-provided-in-the-login-packet-and-not-in-the-data/93069 "2024-11-11T15:06:59Z")

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I am use TCP in node to make connections for devices

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## [Changing the icon based on an attribute value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-icon-based-on-an-attribute-value/93053)

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**Author:** [@DrT7007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DrT7007)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 13:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-icon-based-on-an-attribute-value/93053 "2024-11-11T13:47:33Z")

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+++++++++++++++++ Node-RED v4.0.5 Node.js v18.20.4 +++++++++++++++++ I want to change the node's icon, depending on the TYPE attribute. \<script type="text/javascript"\> RED.nodes.registerType('ussd-menu', { …

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## [New Layout Editor + Spacer Now Available in Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-layout-editor-spacer-now-available-in-dashboard-2-0/93059)

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**Author:** [@joepavitt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joepavitt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-layout-editor-spacer-now-available-in-dashboard-2-0/93059 "2024-11-11T09:07:40Z")

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Hi All, just a quick note to say that we've finally released the first iteration of the new "Edit Mode" for FlowFuse Dashboard (Dashboard 2.0). You can read more about it here: Visual Layout Editor - Now Available in…

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## [Emitting multi-selection values with Dashboard 2.0 dropdown node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/emitting-multi-selection-values-with-dashboard-2-0-dropdown-node/93046)

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**Author:** [@Fougner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fougner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2024 09:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/emitting-multi-selection-values-with-dashboard-2-0-dropdown-node/93046 "2024-11-11T09:03:56Z")

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In the Dashboard-1 dropdown node, an array of values would be emitted when the multi-selection was done and we clicked outside the dropdown menu to close it. In contrast, in Dashboard 2.0, an array of values will be emi…

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## [Raspberry pi - GPIO no response after first change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-gpio-no-response-after-first-change/93048)

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**Author:** [@clion520](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/clion520)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2024 23:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-gpio-no-response-after-first-change/93048 "2024-11-10T23:06:24Z")

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Hello new to Node-Red and all this stuff. I have a Raspberry Pi running Openplotter 4.x.x I have SignalK 2.11.0 installed through Openplotter I have Node Red - 3.1.14 installed through SignalK I am using Pallet iiot2…

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## [How to make colour picker appear with button?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-colour-picker-appear-with-button/93043)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2024 22:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-colour-picker-appear-with-button/93043 "2024-11-10T22:53:15Z")

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Hi, this may be a silly question but it's something I have struggled to do. I currently have this kind of thing in Dashboard 2.0: As you can see it conditionally shows the colorpicker depending on whether it's a col…

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## [How to read parent flow variable in a subflow?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-parent-flow-variable-in-a-subflow/93039)

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**Author:** [@Kerb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kerb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2024 22:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-parent-flow-variable-in-a-subflow/93039 "2024-11-10T22:24:57Z")

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Hello, In my level 1 NR-flow, I am repeating the same node multiple times, so I figured out, it would be easier to maintain using a subflow. My problem is now that I can't read flow variable from the parent flow (level…

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## [Unknown Charset Error UTF5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unknown-charset-error-utf5/93041)

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**Author:** [@t\_dummer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/t_dummer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2024 20:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unknown-charset-error-utf5/93041 "2024-11-10T20:35:54Z")

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I have a flow that is pulling data from a Rockwell PLC and sending it to a MySQL database. All steps have worked so far until we got the \[TypeError: Unknown charset 'UTF5'\] response from the debug node. Do AB PLCs use UT…

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## [How to get a payload value of a message with a specific topic to show in label of a chart node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-a-payload-value-of-a-message-with-a-specific-topic-to-show-in-label-of-a-chart-node/93035)

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**Author:** [@nosered1966](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nosered1966)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2024 18:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-a-payload-value-of-a-message-with-a-specific-topic-to-show-in-label-of-a-chart-node/93035 "2024-11-10T18:48:17Z")

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Hi, I know that I can use \<font color=#1F51FF size="4"\>{{msg.payload}}\</font\> to display the value of "msg.payload" as text on the dashboard. But how can I extract the payload value from a specific message (having a …

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## [I would want to read datastream from cisco packet simulation server through mqtt](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-would-want-to-read-datastream-from-cisco-packet-simulation-server-through-mqtt/93025)

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**Author:** [@princemarfo2151999](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/princemarfo2151999)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2024 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-would-want-to-read-datastream-from-cisco-packet-simulation-server-through-mqtt/93025 "2024-11-10T18:23:12Z")

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I would want to read datastream from cisco packet tracer simulation server through mqtt. But in the command prompt it is showing that there is failure to connect to the mqtt broker server. and I am not receiving the valu…

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