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## [uibuilder.sendEvent() breaks @v6.7.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-sendevent-breaks-v6-7-0/85519)

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**Author:** [@skipware](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/skipware)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2024 00:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-sendevent-breaks-v6-7-0/85519 "2024-02-15T00:07:17Z")

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To reproduce this error use UIBuilder @v6.7.0 or later. Use initial/default uibuilder installation, install vue in the library, use supplied template 'Vue3 no build step, ESM Client, Vue module'. This page is rendered: …

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## [Going through the new stuff in NR 3.1.x Question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/going-through-the-new-stuff-in-nr-3-1-x-question/85539)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 21:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/going-through-the-new-stuff-in-nr-3-1-x-question/85539 "2024-02-14T21:40:14Z")

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There are 12 things shown in the tutorial. Number 8: Locking flows. Nice, but it begs the question: ALL NODES.... Including debug? Yes, I get it: the flow is WORKING so it doesn't need changing. But Sod's law wil…

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## [Really basic problem trying to set CSS for a text box in Dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/really-basic-problem-trying-to-set-css-for-a-text-box-in-dashboard-2/85470)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 21:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/really-basic-problem-trying-to-set-css-for-a-text-box-in-dashboard-2/85470 "2024-02-14T21:26:31Z")

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One text box, one CSS thingie, and I can't get the box or text to change color, somewhere I am really missing the boat, can anyone point out what I am missing \[{"id":"0e7ec42d35bd7059","type":"ui-text","z":"1ea15e8ec7c9…

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## [Function node, how to send text out 5 times to debug node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-how-to-send-text-out-5-times-to-debug-node/85527)

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**Author:** [@questuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/questuk)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-how-to-send-text-out-5-times-to-debug-node/85527 "2024-02-14T21:13:01Z")

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Hi, If I receive a number greater than 80, output the same message 5 times, this goes to a queue and speech. if (msg.payload \>= 80) { for (let i = 0; i \< 5; i++) { var Text\_to\_speak = "Humidity exceeded …

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## [How to call an API from node-red Teltonika RTU241](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-call-an-api-from-node-red-teltonika-rtu241/85408)

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**Author:** [@88bit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/88bit)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 20:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-call-an-api-from-node-red-teltonika-rtu241/85408 "2024-02-14T20:37:20Z")

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Hi I have a Teltonika RTU241 4G modem / SMS gateway. I'm trying to send SMS messages from my application, I would like to use the Teltonika API to do that. I can send it successfully from the command line however this …

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## [How to pass payload to JSON](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-pass-payload-to-json/85535)

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**Author:** [@CAL37](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CAL37)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 20:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-pass-payload-to-json/85535 "2024-02-14T20:22:10Z")

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I think this might be something easy. I have a payload coming in as a number and using a change node to change it to JSON. Been playing around with quotes and curly brackets, but it's just pulling the text in on my debug…

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## [Sending a curl request and parse the the output of that request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-a-curl-request-and-parse-the-the-output-of-that-request/85513)

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**Author:** [@Anto79-ops](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Anto79-ops)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 20:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-a-curl-request-and-parse-the-the-output-of-that-request/85513 "2024-02-14T20:13:20Z")

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hello! I'm currently trying to do this in HA but it does not seem to support this (short of an integration). Here's what I like to do. I have another machine that does AI including image generation based on prompts. It…

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## [Constantly having to authorize when using static links](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/constantly-having-to-authorize-when-using-static-links/85468)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/constantly-having-to-authorize-when-using-static-links/85468 "2024-02-14T19:25:59Z")

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I'm using example buttons - Dashboard 2 Beta development - #162 by hotNipi but finding whenever I load the DB page I have to re-authorized it :hot\_face: I'm using httpStaticAuth to protect endpoints, and thinking that i…

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## [Smart TRV's (again)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/smart-trvs-again/85505)

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**Author:** [@dceejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dceejay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/smart-trvs-again/85505 "2024-02-14T18:34:47Z")

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I know we have been over this ground several times... but... has anyone in UK got / used any of these smart TRVs - from Sandy Beach retailing in UK ? Seem like a good price - and use a zigbee gateway (Tuya ?) and of c…

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## [Nodered possible in plesk?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-possible-in-plesk/85536)

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**Author:** [@Pjlals](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pjlals)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 18:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-possible-in-plesk/85536 "2024-02-14T18:24:21Z")

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is it possible to share node red on plesk server

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## [Packaging exe file possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/packaging-exe-file-possible/85496)

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**Author:** [@Pjlals](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pjlals)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 17:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/packaging-exe-file-possible/85496 "2024-02-14T17:09:43Z")

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can flows can be converted into .exe file or standalone file , how should i deploy in customer place ? by downloading nodejs and nodered i know its silly to ask , but am a beginner , thanks in advance

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## [Can't access dashboard after update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-access-dashboard-after-update/85366)

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**Author:** [@Tribux](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tribux)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-access-dashboard-after-update/85366 "2024-02-14T16:10:49Z")

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Hi! So I'm coming with very strange, at least for me, problem. I can't connect to ssh via local network, but can do that with tailscale. I have updated dashboard and all those problems start. If anyone has idea, i wo…

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## [How node sizes are calculated?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-node-sizes-are-calculated/85454)

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**Author:** [@riri](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/riri)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 14:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-node-sizes-are-calculated/85454 "2024-02-14T14:30:32Z")

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Hi everyone, when I use a node and I name it the size changes depending on the length of the name, how is this size calculated? Thank you in advance for your reply

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## [Installing Johnny5 in Node-red on BeagleBone - \`npm: command not found\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-johnny5-in-node-red-on-beaglebone-npm-command-not-found/85106)

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**Author:** [@Pitufo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pitufo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 13:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-johnny5-in-node-red-on-beaglebone-npm-command-not-found/85106 "2024-02-14T13:04:26Z")

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Hello I am a beginner in node red, I have a beaglebone black with node red loaded. I have tried to install the johnny5 library on node red using npm install node-red-contrib-johnny5 And I get this message : root@Beag…

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## [Flowchain Champions - Welcome to the Playground](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowchain-champions-welcome-to-the-playground/85479)

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**Author:** [@Doth-J](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Doth-J)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowchain-champions-welcome-to-the-playground/85479 "2024-02-14T11:51:57Z")

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Hey everyone, Following up to my previous introduction post, I'm happy once more to share this video demonstrating the Playground features. Take a quick peek overview into the features of the Playground and all the po…

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## [Serial in and out not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-in-and-out-not-working/85489)

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**Author:** [@Tnnn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tnnn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 10:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-in-and-out-not-working/85489 "2024-02-14T10:41:13Z")

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Hi, I have a project where i'm using multiple barode readers. They are connected to a Raspberry pi 4 on bookworm version. Node-RED version: v3.1.5 Node.js version: v18.19.0. Now when using the flow 'serial request' i ca…

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## [Npm ERR! engine Unsupported engine](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-err-engine-unsupported-engine/85284)

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**Author:** [@MystiiK](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MystiiK)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 08:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-err-engine-unsupported-engine/85284 "2024-02-14T08:07:00Z")

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Hi, I have developped a flow on my laptop (localhost) in order to read data on a Siemens PLC. It works perfectly well on my computer. Afterwards, I've tried to import the flow on an industrial PC (Simatic IOT2050, Siem…

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## [Node-red-contrib-iiot-opcua - OPCUA Client cannot access to the object on OPCUA server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-iiot-opcua-opcua-client-cannot-access-to-the-object-on-opcua-server/85116)

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**Author:** [@smontoya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smontoya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2024 02:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-iiot-opcua-opcua-client-cannot-access-to-the-object-on-opcua-server/85116 "2024-02-14T02:49:21Z")

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Hello everyone, A opcua client cannot access to the objects of OPCUA server generate with node-red-contrib-iiot-opcua 4.1.2. Node-red is working over docker, and after reboot problem is solve and there is no problem to …

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## [Dynamically adding ui\_group](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-adding-ui-group/85503)

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**Author:** [@Pawel2420](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pawel2420)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 21:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-adding-ui-group/85503 "2024-02-13T21:00:49Z")

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I'm a beginner. I need to add/remove ui\_group dynamically. Is this possible in Node-RED 3.1.3 ?

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## [Windows 11 Nodered\\Victron install Issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windows-11-nodered-victron-install-issues/85457)

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**Author:** [@rfg9585](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rfg9585)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 19:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windows-11-nodered-victron-install-issues/85457 "2024-02-13T19:44:31Z")

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I am doing my 1st install after learning about these tools. Been in IT for a very long time but very rusty, as I have been retired for about 10 yrs, so I need some help getting off the ground. I installed nodered on…

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## [How to trigger two separate functions based on mqtt topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-trigger-two-separate-functions-based-on-mqtt-topic/85497)

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**Author:** [@shershah](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shershah)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 19:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-trigger-two-separate-functions-based-on-mqtt-topic/85497 "2024-02-13T19:27:46Z")

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I have two MQTT topics ending with DATA and EVENT, e.g. device/deviceId/DATA and device/deviceId/Event How can I perform two separate internal flows based on DATA and EVENT? Current I able to do by parsing topic in fu…

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## [Convert one value into two different ones](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-one-value-into-two-different-ones/85493)

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**Author:** [@sfedo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sfedo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 19:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-one-value-into-two-different-ones/85493 "2024-02-13T19:26:03Z")

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Hello guys, I have a switch module from Hue. The module only ever gives me one value when I press it: "short\_release". I now have to turn this value alternately into a 1 and a 0. How can I do this? Do i have to save the…

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## [Junction Node-RED IDs are being duplicated](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/junction-node-red-ids-are-being-duplicated/85438)

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**Author:** [@werner.liebenberg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/werner.liebenberg)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/junction-node-red-ids-are-being-duplicated/85438 "2024-02-13T19:21:37Z")

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We have four custom node types registered in Node-RED, two of which have output junctions that serve to connect the output from parent nodes to their child nodes. We require all nodes as well as their output junctions to…

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## [Dashboard-2 Button Icons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-button-icons/85494)

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**Author:** [@m661](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/m661)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 18:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-button-icons/85494 "2024-02-13T18:13:56Z")

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Trying to migrate to dashboard... How can I add an icon to a button like in dashboard 1 thanks

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## [Node-red & SQLite on a Pi Zero Two, read-only filesystem & automated db backups to another Pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-sqlite-on-a-pi-zero-two-read-only-filesystem-automated-db-backups-to-another-pi/85474)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-sqlite-on-a-pi-zero-two-read-only-filesystem-automated-db-backups-to-another-pi/85474 "2024-02-13T16:15:07Z")

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I have used this flow to explore several ideas: SQLite and Node-red on a read-only filesystem. SSH connection using public/private keys. SSHFS to mount a directory on a remote device. A delay node as a simple SQL queue…

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## [Pallet manager - failed to install - settings unavailable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pallet-manager-failed-to-install-settings-unavailable/85389)

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**Author:** [@parrot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/parrot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 15:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pallet-manager-failed-to-install-settings-unavailable/85389 "2024-02-13T15:30:45Z")

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I have deployed a node red instance into an azure container app and attached azure blob storage with the storage api which all works fine, but when trying to install to install npm packeges throught the pallet i get Fai…

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## [Http post reguest login and then download file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-reguest-login-and-then-download-file/85467)

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**Author:** [@edje11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edje11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 15:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-reguest-login-and-then-download-file/85467 "2024-02-13T15:24:59Z")

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I'm trying to download a csv file from a website with the http request node where the download is behind a login. After a lot of trying, reading the forum and much googling it's now possible to login with a http request…

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## [Install compilation dependenies using 'Manage Palette'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-compilation-dependenies-using-manage-palette/85478)

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**Author:** [@Achronite](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Achronite)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 10:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-compilation-dependenies-using-manage-palette/85478 "2024-02-13T10:27:57Z")

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I have updated my node (which contain C code) to use gpiod and libgpiod as WiringPi is no longer supported. These are needed during the npm install script which compiles the code using node-gyp. Is there any way to auto…

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## [OPC UA Client reconnects frequently](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-client-reconnects-frequently/83521)

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**Author:** [@haph-vi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/haph-vi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-client-reconnects-frequently/83521 "2024-02-13T09:07:12Z")

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Hi, I'm using many OPC UA Clients within a flow to connect to many different OPC UA Servers to check if they are still online (Data is fetched from an other Client. Servers have other problems that they fail sometimes, …

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## [HTTP Request Payload handling when method set by msg.method](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-payload-handling-when-method-set-by-msg-method/85471)

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**Author:** [@elegant\_dijkstra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elegant_dijkstra)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 06:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-payload-handling-when-method-set-by-msg-method/85471 "2024-02-13T06:09:53Z")

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Hello to everyone, in the HTTP Request Node, if the method is set by msg.method, the option to choose handling of msg.payload (append to query params / append to body / ignore) disappears. As discussed in this post the …

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