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## [Dashboard layout sometimes locked -\> not usable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-layout-sometimes-locked-not-usable/87714)

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**Author:** [@lori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lori)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 20:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-layout-sometimes-locked-not-usable/87714 "2024-05-06T20:54:18Z")

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Hello, currently I am struggling with the layout editor behavior. I want to rearrange some of my controls (fixed size) but yesterday I was not able to do that. I am using node-red v3.1.9 and node-red-dashboard v3.6.5. …

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## [Material Icons in Groups are not working, when multiple Icons with same prefix exist](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/material-icons-in-groups-are-not-working-when-multiple-icons-with-same-prefix-exist/87756)

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**Author:** [@lori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lori)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 17:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/material-icons-in-groups-are-not-working-when-multiple-icons-with-same-prefix-exist/87756 "2024-05-06T17:45:55Z")

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Hello, I recently recognized, that google material icons are not working inside groups, when multiple icons existing with the same prefix. For instance if I select the heat mi-heat icon like so: When deployed it loo…

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## [Is it possible to open the node-red editor via an url by sending a flow id as a parameter in addition to the access token?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-open-the-node-red-editor-via-an-url-by-sending-a-flow-id-as-a-parameter-in-addition-to-the-access-token/87581)

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**Author:** [@Fitspade](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fitspade)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 16:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-open-the-node-red-editor-via-an-url-by-sending-a-flow-id-as-a-parameter-in-addition-to-the-access-token/87581 "2024-05-06T16:02:32Z")

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Introduction to the problem: We use the node-red API to display the list of flows in our application. In our application, I would like to open the node-red editor in an iframe when we click on a flow located in this li…

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## [Node-red-contrib-rfxcom segmentation fault](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rfxcom-segmentation-fault/87754)

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**Author:** [@cbartetzko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cbartetzko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 16:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rfxcom-segmentation-fault/87754 "2024-05-06T16:02:04Z")

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I've added node-red-contrib-rfxcom 2.13 to my Palette in NodeRed (Docker on Raspberry Pi). When trying a simple flow (rfx-sensor to debug) and configuring rfx to /dev/ttyUSB0 my nodered container instantly crashes when…

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## [Plotting to Chart from Serial port in @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plotting-to-chart-from-serial-port-in-flowfuse-node-red-dashboard/87729)

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**Author:** [@samyak5](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/samyak5)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plotting-to-chart-from-serial-port-in-flowfuse-node-red-dashboard/87729 "2024-05-06T15:03:10Z")

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I just can't plot the values from my serial port vs time using the flowfuse dashboard. It works just fine with the dashboard V1, using the default ui-chart. My flow: It does recognise the msg.topic field and add it …

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.0.0-beta.2 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-0-0-beta-2-released/87026)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-0-0-beta-2-released/87026 "2024-05-06T14:16:03Z")

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:tada: The second beta release of Node-RED 4.0 is now available! Node-RED 4.x requires at least Node 18.x. We recommend using Node 20 This release addresses all of the issues that had been highlighted against the previ…

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## [Node coverage for flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-coverage-for-flows/87742)

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**Author:** [@lvenier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lvenier)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 14:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-coverage-for-flows/87742 "2024-05-06T14:14:30Z")

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Dear team, I'm trying to figure out how to have a "node coverage" for my flows. Lest says I have a flow with 20 nodes. I am building functional tests to test/validate my flows. I would love to know how many nodes or p…

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## [Inherit config to all custom nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inherit-config-to-all-custom-nodes/87698)

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**Author:** [@mstoffel-sag](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mstoffel-sag)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inherit-config-to-all-custom-nodes/87698 "2024-05-06T10:23:09Z")

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Hi everybody, I'm creating an integration with multiple nodes. Each of these need a configuration node type and other html configs like checkbox etc. How can I embed the necessary html and script parts in each html file…

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## [UI arrangement in Subflows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-arrangement-in-subflows/87738)

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**Author:** [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xx_Nexus_xx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-arrangement-in-subflows/87738 "2024-05-06T10:17:00Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm currently migrating/redeveloping my flows for DB2 but having problems getting the UI-elements positioned in Sub-Flows (if that is even possible yet !?) My Use-Case: I have Zigbee Lights in all my…

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## [License for node-red-contrib-mclient-outclient. License not specified in LICENSE.md](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/license-for-node-red-contrib-mclient-outclient-license-not-specified-in-license-md/87668)

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**Author:** [@joeltay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joeltay)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/license-for-node-red-contrib-mclient-outclient-license-not-specified-in-license-md/87668 "2024-05-06T10:07:03Z")

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Sorry if this question have been answered but I can't seem to find the answer. As mentioned in the title, I'm trying to find the license for this component so that I am able add it in my project. The license.md file on…

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## [How to make an iframe unclickable?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-an-iframe-unclickable/87731)

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**Author:** [@WP-Rue](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WP-Rue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 07:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-an-iframe-unclickable/87731 "2024-05-06T07:32:54Z")

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In my dashboard I use a simple 30 min inject-node to trigger an iframe-node with the url of a local weatherforecast-widget. Any idea how to inhibit the user to click on this widget? Thanks in advanced.. Rue

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## [Dashboard 2 - Multi-state switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-multi-state-switch/85168)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2024 06:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-multi-state-switch/85168 "2024-05-06T06:39:10Z")

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Hey @hotNipi, These gauges look awesome good. Pure art... Hand made stuff, no AI involved I assume :wink: If you should find some time (or energy...)... My D1 dashboard is 'very' primitive, so should be doable to co…

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## [Taking a global source 3 digit number split into individual numbers and send IR commands based upon the individual numbers](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/taking-a-global-source-3-digit-number-split-into-individual-numbers-and-send-ir-commands-based-upon-the-individual-numbers/87619)

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**Author:** [@JasonH](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JasonH)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 23:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/taking-a-global-source-3-digit-number-split-into-individual-numbers-and-send-ir-commands-based-upon-the-individual-numbers/87619 "2024-05-05T23:24:06Z")

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What I want to do is take a number entered and pass along this number as IR codes to flash a channel change on a Dish receiver with Global Cache'. My question is how do I take the individual numbers 2, 0, 4 in this exam…

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## [New tab when editing groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-tab-when-editing-groups/87733)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 22:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-tab-when-editing-groups/87733 "2024-05-05T22:36:45Z")

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When editing a node or a group in Node-RED in the top right corner there are different tabs, like for example: properties, environment variables and description. Changing between them is done by clicking the icons in the…

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## [How do I configure a flow to give me a prompt, whenever the Serial port is disconnected?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-configure-a-flow-to-give-me-a-prompt-whenever-the-serial-port-is-disconnected/87726)

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**Author:** [@samyak5](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/samyak5)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 19:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-configure-a-flow-to-give-me-a-prompt-whenever-the-serial-port-is-disconnected/87726 "2024-05-05T19:55:41Z")

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I'm trying to make a flow that reads data from an arduino's COM port, and then log it to a file and display it on my dashboard. I also want a notification to popup when the device is disconnected, or a serial-related err…

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## [Asymmetric deadband settings in filter node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/asymmetric-deadband-settings-in-filter-node/87722)

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**Author:** [@fhteagle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fhteagle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 19:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/asymmetric-deadband-settings-in-filter-node/87722 "2024-05-05T19:53:26Z")

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Hi all, New to Node Red, and had a corner case that I could not seem to accomplish with core nodes. I wanted to filter out all messages where a specific value was decreasing (items in a to do list), and only allow incre…

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## [Any way to set ENV var in template node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-set-env-var-in-template-node/87728)

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**Author:** [@WineProduction](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WineProduction)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 17:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-set-env-var-in-template-node/87728 "2024-05-05T17:23:41Z")

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Hi, is there any way to set ENV variables in template instead of having to send them to the node as a msg? Thanks

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## [Modbus read not connect](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-read-not-connect/87697)

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**Author:** [@ThaiMinh120](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThaiMinh120)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-read-not-connect/87697 "2024-05-05T16:10:51Z")

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I connect from DDC to IOT2050 by RS485 to COM. Help me.

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## [Fetch failed - no idea!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fetch-failed-no-idea/87701)

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**Author:** [@cba-records](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cba-records)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 16:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fetch-failed-no-idea/87701 "2024-05-05T16:03:28Z")

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This might sound like a stupid question but there you go! This is the scenario. I am requesting a list of files from One Drive and then sending this list (about 1000 files) through to a split node. A download of said fi…

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## [Help making datetime conversion more user friendly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-making-datetime-conversion-more-user-friendly/87705)

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**Author:** [@mikefila](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikefila)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 16:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-making-datetime-conversion-more-user-friendly/87705 "2024-05-05T16:01:05Z")

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I have a flow to process calendar events from this scrape. It will return a local datetime in the form of YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss. This works for me but limited to "en-US" without modification. Input is ISO let start = ne…

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## [Nr2pico u2if - Python to JS - help WANTED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr2pico-u2if-python-to-js-help-wanted/87706)

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**Author:** [@PizzaProgram](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PizzaProgram)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 09:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr2pico-u2if-python-to-js-help-wanted/87706 "2024-05-05T09:40:54Z")

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I believe there would be a need for a direct Raspberry Pi Pico USB \<-\> NoreRed interface: poll Previously I've listed the possibilities here ... and I think the best approach would be: u2if firmware working together dir…

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## [Communicating between Rpi \<-\> Pico via USB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communicating-between-rpi-pico-via-usb/85294)

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**Author:** [@PizzaProgram](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PizzaProgram)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2024 09:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communicating-between-rpi-pico-via-usb/85294 "2024-05-05T09:33:11Z")

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Is there somewhere a "ready to use" code for Rasptberry Pico boards I could add names or Serial numbers to, than simply upload to multiple pieces, (changing the name / number) plug into any USB of the RPi, or a HUB att…

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## [Two columns on dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-columns-on-dashboard-2/87696)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2024 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/two-columns-on-dashboard-2/87696 "2024-05-04T18:34:58Z")

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Ok, for quite literally weeks I have trying to get stuff moved to dashboard 2. The reason I haven't gotten anything moved over is my total and complete inability to setup a page with two columns. Yes, I cannot get someth…

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## [Displaying data from context object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/displaying-data-from-context-object/18951)

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**Author:** [@grumpazoid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grumpazoid)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2024 16:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/displaying-data-from-context-object/18951 "2024-05-04T16:50:22Z")

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Hi. I have a function node and would like to find the value stored in a context object. In this case either 1 or 0. Nothing shows up in the context side panel - I am guessing because I have not stored the value into a …

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## [I'm missing the Class field in my dashboard nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/im-missing-the-class-field-in-my-dashboard-nodes/87694)

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**Author:** [@samyak5](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/samyak5)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2024 15:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/im-missing-the-class-field-in-my-dashboard-nodes/87694 "2024-05-04T15:23:20Z")

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What I have: What I want: notice the Class field is missing. also, the dark/custom theme doesn't work for me (might be unrelated but just mentioning it) other than the 'CSS' part, the node-red installation is w…

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## [Start flows with by time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-flows-with-by-time/87699)

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**Author:** [@Gravino](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gravino)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2024 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-flows-with-by-time/87699 "2024-05-04T15:13:06Z")

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hello i'm using node red to read data from S7 1200, i made different flows and flows node is making connection with a different PLC , i wish to start flows one at the time every 30s

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## [MSSQL-Plus node behavior change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-plus-node-behavior-change/87614)

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**Author:** [@grant1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grant1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2024 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-plus-node-behavior-change/87614 "2024-05-04T14:29:36Z")

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Years ago, I created a flow using MSSQL-Plus to execute a stored procedure that receives 4 inputs. It worked fine for years under Node-RED v2.2.2 and MSSQL-Plus v0.7.3. Now I have moved the flow to a new machine runnin…

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## [Fill color for \<svg\> does not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fill-color-for-svg-does-not-work/87679)

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**Author:** [@lori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lori)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2024 20:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fill-color-for-svg-does-not-work/87679 "2024-05-03T20:31:03Z")

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Hi, I have a template node and want to change the fill color of a svg icon. Therefor I have the following code. \<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="32" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" width="32" \> \<path fill="…

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## [Read XLSX files](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-xlsx-files/87677)

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**Author:** [@pierredemay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pierredemay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2024 19:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-xlsx-files/87677 "2024-05-03T19:44:31Z")

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Is that possible to read a XLSX file ?

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## [How can I click in dashboard2 template table?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-click-in-dashboard2-template-table/87642)

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**Author:** [@2shlee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/2shlee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2024 19:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-click-in-dashboard2-template-table/87642 "2024-05-03T19:29:34Z")

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When I click a table column, I want to send the contents of that column to the next node, but no message is sent when I set the click event. How can I send the message to the next node? Table Image: I want to send "…

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