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## [Node-red-contrib-dsm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-dsm/1388)

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**Author:** [@cflurin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cflurin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 November 2018 09:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-dsm/1388 "2018-11-05T09:24:13Z")

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New version 0.4.1 The new version supports data and methods. The new feature can be used to set|get local variables (context). This example shows a practical use case: Configuration { "data": { "delay": 20…

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## [Returnvalue in function-node from async action-node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/returnvalue-in-function-node-from-async-action-node/5055)

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**Author:** [@Talwar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Talwar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2018 07:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/returnvalue-in-function-node-from-async-action-node/5055 "2018-11-20T07:18:41Z")

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Hello, I try to control my lights via xiaomi aqara cubes. At the moment iam stuck with the usage of a functionscript which is calling an actionnodes multiple times for webrequests. (I need the state of my hue-lamps) …

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## [Configuration Node displays Node ID and not the result of the label function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuration-node-displays-node-id-and-not-the-result-of-the-label-function/5049)

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**Author:** [@rmckinnon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rmckinnon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2018 02:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuration-node-displays-node-id-and-not-the-result-of-the-label-function/5049 "2018-11-20T02:52:42Z")

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The issue is probably something obvious but my code looks close to the example from https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/config-nodes. Behavior: After deploying the flow, the config node within in the select element…

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## [Can't update NR on a RPI ZeroW](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-update-nr-on-a-rpi-zerow/5021)

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**Author:** [@CaptClaude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CaptClaude)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-update-nr-on-a-rpi-zerow/5021 "2018-11-19T21:54:10Z")

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After not using NR on a Pi0W, I decided to update everything. No dice. Running the recommended script: pi@pizza:~/.node-red $ bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/raspbian-deb-package/master/reso…

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## [Start ... and freeze?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-and-freeze/4922)

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**Author:** [@dark\_vidor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dark_vidor)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-and-freeze/4922 "2018-11-19T11:57:44Z")

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I have installed the last version of Node RED on my Siemens IOT2040. I have developped my Node RED software with the 0.18.7 version. Normally it take 6/7min to start. It perfectly running with the 0.18.7 version. I pu…

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## [Promises and node-red-node-test-helper](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/promises-and-node-red-node-test-helper/5009)

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**Author:** [@myplacedk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/myplacedk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/promises-and-node-red-node-test-helper/5009 "2018-11-19T11:24:24Z")

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Should promises be implemented in the test helper, so node developers are free to choose callback-based or ES2017 async/await syntax? I was a little annoyed that the test helper is callback-based, specially considering …

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## [\[Solved\] Node-red to pyton Mega IO](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-node-red-to-pyton-mega-io/5032)

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**Author:** [@IvarMvl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IvarMvl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 11:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-node-red-to-pyton-mega-io/5032 "2018-11-19T11:07:42Z")

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i am tying to turn the relais on and off from my Mega IO raspberry cant figure it out my Node red Flow \[ { "id": "e7f6ddc.067dca", "type": "tab", "label": "Flow 1", "disabled": false, "info": "" }, { "id": "c…

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## [Node for Rasperry pi Mega io](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-for-rasperry-pi-mega-io/5026)

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**Author:** [@IvarMvl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IvarMvl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 09:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-for-rasperry-pi-mega-io/5026 "2018-11-19T09:56:47Z")

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I am trying to connect the mega io extension for raspberry to node red i saw it in this video an wanted to know how they did it. link video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNdZ7oo1mec&t=82s

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## [Node-pre-gyp ERROR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-pre-gyp-error/4931)

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**Author:** [@oscoidi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oscoidi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-pre-gyp-error/4931 "2018-11-19T09:27:45Z")

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Hi, I have been trying to install node-red on Windows server 2016 but this error message appears : Captura Captura.PNG1190x710 85.6 KB Even though node-red seems to work some images and icons are not shown: But the…

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## [Schedex payload format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schedex-payload-format/5011)

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**Author:** [@martinschki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martinschki)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 07:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schedex-payload-format/5011 "2018-11-19T07:30:07Z")

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I'm using schedex for a couple of things and found that payload is a string. Is it possible to have on/off also as boolean or do I always need to convert with a JSON node after? Maybe I'm missing something thanks

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## [Enforce node to send zero value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enforce-node-to-send-zero-value/5014)

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**Author:** [@manal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 07:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enforce-node-to-send-zero-value/5014 "2018-11-19T07:29:17Z")

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Hey there, I use ds18b20 node in node-red to read sensor values directly, I want to write python code to enforce this node to send zero value instead of its real value. could you help me, please?

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## [Node-red front-end, where and how to start?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-front-end-where-and-how-to-start/2123)

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**Author:** [@PateJS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PateJS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 07:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-front-end-where-and-how-to-start/2123 "2018-11-19T07:24:56Z")

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I want to make bootstrap responsive website, which uses my Node-Red data. How should I should start this ? below "few" questions. Question: Should I make front-end without node-red ? maybe for example NodeJS -\> index…

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## [Getting return codes from scripts run](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-return-codes-from-scripts-run/4991)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 03:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-return-codes-from-scripts-run/4991 "2018-11-19T03:31:34Z")

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I have some BASH scripts I want to run on my machines. If run from the CLI/Terminal, the script works fine. But as this is run on remote machines I wanted a bit of "feedback" on what is happening. I added a line at th…

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## [Node-red-contrib-cpu version 0.0.4](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-cpu-version-0-0-4/5012)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 23:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-cpu-version-0-0-4/5012 "2018-11-18T23:10:29Z")

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Hi folks, Version 0.0.4 of the node-red-contrib-cpu node is available. This version allows you to get the cpu temperature, as explained here. CAUTION: on some systems (like Sun) this tempature information will not be …

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## [Setting up a three-way output (not on/off) scheduler?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-up-a-three-way-output-not-on-off-scheduler/5005)

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**Author:** [@cjmaverickforever](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cjmaverickforever)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-up-a-three-way-output-not-on-off-scheduler/5005 "2018-11-18T22:43:11Z")

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Hey, I am a complete newbie on Node Red and I have some problems. I am trying to implement a three-mode thermostat control (home, night, away) to choose target temperature based on these three conditions. However, I got…

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## [Date time into byte array for modbus protocol](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-time-into-byte-array-for-modbus-protocol/4993)

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**Author:** [@rox3657](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rox3657)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-time-into-byte-array-for-modbus-protocol/4993 "2018-11-18T13:56:25Z")

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Hi, can somebody help me, i’m using node-red-contrib modbus and I have a button on dashboard that when actuated will synchronize the datetime between node red and my controller, need help to create Function to pack the …

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## [Help with contrib-google-action node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-contrib-google-action-node/5002)

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**Author:** [@Cooper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cooper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 13:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-contrib-google-action-node/5002 "2018-11-18T13:45:42Z")

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Hello I'm new to node red but having a bit of trouble so hoping for some help. I'm trying to set up the Google nodes with no luck Think the problem I'm having is with the gactions GLi I've downloaded the it and run the…

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## [Node red dashboard audio wish](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-audio-wish/4798)

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**Author:** [@RogierQ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RogierQ)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 12:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-audio-wish/4798 "2018-11-18T12:20:51Z")

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Dont know were to post this on github to ask for it so i try it here. I love the ui\_audio node to play audio prompts. But for a new project i would love to get a start and end/stop when starting playing audio and when…

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## [How can I get array components values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-get-array-components-values/4820)

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**Author:** [@aargollo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aargollo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-get-array-components-values/4820 "2018-11-18T10:31:36Z")

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Hi Guy, I´m a beginner on node-red and I tried get a values from a sample array of number. I tried to use function with a lot of methods inside. my array have the follow format. I need to separate each component of a…

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## [Template button style](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-button-style/4978)

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**Author:** [@muggins](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/muggins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 08:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-button-style/4978 "2018-11-18T08:17:35Z")

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Prior to the recent dashboard upgrade this produced a button with cutout lettering. Now the lettering is "Blocked" with a background colour which I assume is the default. What has changed? Thanks John \<md-button style…

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## [Google assistant and node red setup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-assistant-and-node-red-setup/4969)

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**Author:** [@Rawbeef98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rawbeef98)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 23:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-assistant-and-node-red-setup/4969 "2018-11-17T23:46:50Z")

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Am a complete beginner in node-red and javascript stuff. Have been trying for the past few days to follow the guide in this page to get Google action to connect to node red so that I can use it to control my devices as p…

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## [Something is going on with the Dashboards recently](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/something-is-going-on-with-the-dashboards-recently/4989)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 23:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/something-is-going-on-with-the-dashboards-recently/4989 "2018-11-17T23:20:52Z")

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I really don't need the attention this is going to get, but this has thrown me for a bit of a wobbly. NR 19.03 I have a flow on a remote RPI. It is nice. It works. No big deal. I was just going over it tidying up …

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## [Raspberry Pi Serial](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-serial/4988)

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**Author:** [@j-dizzle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/j-dizzle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 23:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-serial/4988 "2018-11-17T23:05:40Z")

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Hi, I am very new to Node-Red but I have red all the documentation I can find and I am still confused. I am trying to use an arduino (the adafruit trellis m4 express) hooked up over a serial connection to my pi running …

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## [\[solved\] RPZ (W) and camera. Missing something](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-rpz-w-and-camera-missing-something/4986)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 22:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-rpz-w-and-camera-missing-something/4986 "2018-11-17T22:37:11Z")

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SOLVED Sorry. Forgot to set filemode to 1 Sorry folks. I'm stuck with this. This is the crux of the flow: The idea is that the picture is taken with the name being determined by the date. So a picture taken now …

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## [Node-red-contrib-luftkvalitet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-luftkvalitet/4936)

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**Author:** [@tverilytt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tverilytt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 21:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-luftkvalitet/4936 "2018-11-17T21:35:58Z")

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node-red-contrib-luftkvalitet uses the NILU API to access air quality data in Norway. A live sample can be found here

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## [Node-red-contrib-verisure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-verisure/4984)

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**Author:** [@ksvan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ksvan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 21:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-verisure/4984 "2018-11-17T21:33:17Z")

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Been working on a node for a while, seems to being used "out there" now. This is a nodered version of the nodejs verisure module by ptz0n, reverse engineered integration, using their app apis. One config node carrying …

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## [Node-red-contrib-rfxcom](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rfxcom/4974)

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**Author:** [@svefro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svefro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 18:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rfxcom/4974 "2018-11-17T18:49:32Z")

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I'm trying to install node-red-contrib-rfxcom nodes on my pi but i'm getting an error i cant understand installing from node-red admin fails. This is the result when installing trough terminal svefro-pi-home:/home/pi#…

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## [Switch between projects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-between-projects/4901)

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**Author:** [@lsalman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lsalman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-between-projects/4901 "2018-11-17T16:15:08Z")

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Hi Guys, I don't know if this question has been asked before. According to the documentation, I can only run one project at any time. By opening another project you change what flows are running. but the question is. H…

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## [Darksky - Add danish language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/darksky-add-danish-language/4967)

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**Author:** [@JonasHermansen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JonasHermansen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/darksky-add-danish-language/4967 "2018-11-17T13:56:31Z")

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I've created a very simple pull request for the addition of Danish in the Darksky language dropdown selection menu.

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## [Switch Node with time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-with-time/4185)

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**Author:** [@Gnindit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gnindit)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 08:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-with-time/4185 "2018-11-17T08:40:18Z")

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Hi I am looking for a node that can pass or block depending on the day of week and between two times and if the week is odd or even. A switch Node would work if it had selections for odd or even week numbers and select…

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