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## [Nodered - status (executing flows)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-status-executing-flows/81890)

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**Author:** [@en-andreea-anastases](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/en-andreea-anastases)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 21:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-status-executing-flows/81890 "2023-10-09T21:37:03Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to get the list of currently executing flows (maybe even some history)? I am still trying to build some reporting around this information. we are using nodered as a low-code/visual programming platfo…

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## [Send a http request to the client using the switch/clicking the button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-http-request-to-the-client-using-the-switch-clicking-the-button/81864)

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**Author:** [@Florian\_De](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Florian_De)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-http-request-to-the-client-using-the-switch-clicking-the-button/81864 "2023-10-09T21:07:51Z")

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Hi everyone, unfortunatelly I could not find the solution to this via the search and I am too much of a newbie to adjust solutions that might go the same direction. I use Fully Kiosk Browser to display my dashboard on …

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## [Topic filter and block](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/topic-filter-and-block/81868)

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**Author:** [@Danman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Danman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 20:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/topic-filter-and-block/81868 "2023-10-09T20:29:12Z")

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Hi all wondering if someone could help me, i have 2 input topics t3 and t1 and would like to pass t3 through unless t1 is present then pass that payload value through instead, like a logic gate, but instead of true fals…

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## [Settings file path change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/settings-file-path-change/81883)

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**Author:** [@LucasPeluso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucasPeluso)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/settings-file-path-change/81883 "2023-10-09T16:44:32Z")

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Hi, I need to change the setttings.js path. Is this posiblle? Thanks, Lucas

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## [Debug msg - but which tab?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-msg-but-which-tab/81858)

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**Author:** [@StrongTown](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/StrongTown)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 16:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-msg-but-which-tab/81858 "2023-10-09T16:41:27Z")

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I have searched this but not found any helpful items. I have a fairly extensive (large) NR program running various things for my home control. There are 18 tabs and a significant amount of JS code. The flows\_xxxxxxxxxx…

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## [Can a custom node have a function as a property?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-a-custom-node-have-a-function-as-a-property/81888)

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**Author:** [@nsv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nsv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-a-custom-node-have-a-function-as-a-property/81888 "2023-10-09T16:37:53Z")

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Context: I have a custom node currently in use that allows for a selection to be made in the config panel via drop down which is a dynamic list of end points. Current behavior is on selection, the endpoint is accessed a…

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## [Unified-RED not working - MongooseError](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unified-red-not-working-mongooseerror/81878)

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**Author:** [@aziz.ham](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aziz.ham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unified-red-not-working-mongooseerror/81878 "2023-10-09T15:44:34Z")

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when i open node red give a problem "MongooseError" how to solve it this problem start after I installed Unified-RED Dashboard. i delete the Unified-RED Dashboard folder from node-module folder it start working

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## [WEB UI with Scenes v.1.3.1 Update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-ui-with-scenes-v-1-3-1-update/81886)

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**Author:** [@CONNECT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CONNECT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 14:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-ui-with-scenes-v-1-3-1-update/81886 "2023-10-09T14:20:43Z")

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New web UI update, added scenes, improved graphics, scenes are controlled by a node and synchronized with mobile applications Demo Web UI http://smarthome.yoctoconnect.com:9139 Login: demo Password: demo

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## [Error handling for node-red-contrib-unifi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-handling-for-node-red-contrib-unifi/81885)

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**Author:** [@ddb157](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ddb157)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-handling-for-node-red-contrib-unifi/81885 "2023-10-09T14:08:50Z")

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Thank you for the great node. It has added a ton of functionality for my smart home triggers. Last night, my unifi controller went down and node red was unable to retrieve data. How can I create a trigger when the nod…

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## [Buttons to change Grafana Time Range](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-to-change-grafana-time-range/80924)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 August 2023 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-to-change-grafana-time-range/80924 "2023-08-31T12:37:18Z")

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Hey All, I've got Grafana and Influxdb set up and running. My current graphs show 1 day, 7 days, or whatever. I'd like to be able to access historical data without making a new dashboard in Grafana. I've seen example…

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## [Messages passing through flow Unaffected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-passing-through-flow-unaffected/81874)

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**Author:** [@iainharvey42](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iainharvey42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-passing-through-flow-unaffected/81874 "2023-10-09T08:52:07Z")

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I have a slide potentiometer connected over a network connection, sadly it only gives out a value randomly (though in order...) between 0 and 1000. I want to turn this so it is a linear count from 0 to 100 as integers. I…

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## [UIBUILDER v6.6 beta progress: NEW built-in web component to display and monitor uibuilder variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-built-in-web-component-to-display-and-monitor-uibuilder-variables/81866)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 07:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-built-in-web-component-to-display-and-monitor-uibuilder-variables/81866 "2023-10-09T07:49:37Z")

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Just pushed some new updates and new features to the v6.6.0 GitHub branch. The most exciting feature added this time is a new web component. You can add something like \<uib-var variable="myvar"\>\</uib-var\> to your HTML (…

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## [Using Array input to a Template node to generate a JSON formatted message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-array-input-to-a-template-node-to-generate-a-json-formatted-message/81836)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 06:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-array-input-to-a-template-node-to-generate-a-json-formatted-message/81836 "2023-10-09T06:42:49Z")

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Hi Community, i am stuck on this. i have a payload in a form of an array of objects i want to feed that into a template node to get a JSON formatted output i am using the {{#paylaod}} & {{/payload}} inside the t…

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## [Introducing Node-RED-Matter: Create Virtual Devices with Ease for the Matter Protocol!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-matter-create-virtual-devices-with-ease-for-the-matter-protocol/80860)

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**Author:** [@FezVrasta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FezVrasta)\
**Replies:** 109\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 18:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-matter-create-virtual-devices-with-ease-for-the-matter-protocol/80860 "2023-10-08T18:44:07Z")

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:electric\_plug: Hey there! I wanted to share my latest project with you called Node-RED-Matter. :hourglass: TL;DR — Custom nodes that let you create Matter devices on Node-RED and pair them with Apple Home, Google Home,…

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## [Can't fetch NR\_NODE\_ID env in template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-fetch-nr-node-id-env-in-template-node/81857)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-fetch-nr-node-id-env-in-template-node/81857 "2023-10-08T17:53:03Z")

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According to the Node-RED documentation you can access the NR\_NODE\_ID in a template node in version 3.0 or higher. I am running 3.1.0 and using the syntax in the documentation I am not able to fetch the env variable \[…

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## [Mopeka Pro Propane Sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mopeka-pro-propane-sensor/81856)

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**Author:** [@HemiJeepster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HemiJeepster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mopeka-pro-propane-sensor/81856 "2023-10-08T16:26:18Z")

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How can I connect a Mopeka pro propane sensor to Node-red running on a Rpi4? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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## [Node Red CSS class](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-css-class/81859)

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**Author:** [@telescopio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telescopio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-css-class/81859 "2023-10-08T16:20:49Z")

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Need some help. I have some graphs in my Dashboard that I would like to change the color of the text name with a CSS command per graph. I need to know what I need to add as a CSS under class.

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## [UIBUILDER v6.6 beta progress: New landing page for the docs - feedback wanted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-landing-page-for-the-docs-feedback-wanted/81427)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-landing-page-for-the-docs-feedback-wanted/81427 "2023-10-08T15:15:12Z")

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Hi all, In a fit of "creativity" (:cough:), I decided that the landing page for the docs needed a bit of snazing up. It has been pushed to the v6.6.0 branch so you can play with it if you like. Still a bit boring b…

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## [Sqlite UPDATE statement problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-update-statement-problem/81850)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 14:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-update-statement-problem/81850 "2023-10-08T14:13:38Z")

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Hello all. I have problem with UPDATE statement in SQLITE node ... This script in function node follows SELECT : var sel\_song1 = flow.get("song\_select1");// ID autoincrement value for identify var sel\_new1 = flow.get("…

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## [IR Flame sensor for Pilot Flame](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-flame-sensor-for-pilot-flame/81816)

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**Author:** [@HemiJeepster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HemiJeepster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-flame-sensor-for-pilot-flame/81816 "2023-10-08T10:56:30Z")

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I am new to using node-red, but slowly figuring it out. I am trying to set up an IR flame sensor to a pilot flame on a propane fridge with a buzzer that would be activated if the flame goes out. I am running Rpi4 with N…

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## [New version of ESPHome: Includes wireguard VPN, Tuya support and more](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-version-of-esphome-includes-wireguard-vpn-tuya-support-and-more/81678)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-version-of-esphome-includes-wireguard-vpn-tuya-support-and-more/81678 "2023-10-08T09:13:32Z")

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Thought some people might be interested in this. I've been using ESPHome without Home Assistant for some while now. It is robust, reliable and very flexible. Love that I can have common configs and combine them for diffe…

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## [Pass string to IFTTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-string-to-ifttt/81849)

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**Author:** [@eerke2021](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eerke2021)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-string-to-ifttt/81849 "2023-10-07T20:47:26Z")

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Is there a way to pass a string to IFTTT notifications? I’ve tried node-red-contrib-ifttt but there doesn’t seem to be an option. I can get a notification fine but I’m guessing I need to convert the String to a JSON obj…

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## [Text input node - bigger font](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-node-bigger-font/81746)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-node-bigger-font/81746 "2023-10-07T18:58:25Z")

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Hi all. So, may be I am stupid, but google cannot help me with this. Is there a possibility to enlarge a text in Text input node (UI) of dashboard ? Many thanks for quick answer. Bobo

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## [Connection problem with palette in Docker node-red container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-problem-with-palette-in-docker-node-red-container/81847)

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**Author:** [@yogy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yogy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-problem-with-palette-in-docker-node-red-container/81847 "2023-10-07T17:24:40Z")

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Setup a clean raspberry4 Installed docker Created a node-red container with docker compose Node-red runs fine in the container Trying to use palette to install some nodes. Get the following error after clicking mana…

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## [Off topic - how do I change the theme here from LIGHT to DARK?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/off-topic-how-do-i-change-the-theme-here-from-light-to-dark/81841)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 07:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/off-topic-how-do-i-change-the-theme-here-from-light-to-dark/81841 "2023-10-07T07:05:05Z")

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(Sorry) I've forgotten how it is done. Someone - please.

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## [Unexpected Node Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unexpected-node-error/81820)

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**Author:** [@pacmanmt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pacmanmt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 07:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unexpected-node-error/81820 "2023-10-07T07:01:26Z")

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Hi all, I am getting the following error into the syslog of the raspi where nodered is running. It is suggested to report the error on github, but before thronging there, I would like to ask here: Oct 05 08:17:34 houst…

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## [FlexDash, quo vadis?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-quo-vadis/81840)

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**Author:** [@tve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 05:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-quo-vadis/81840 "2023-10-07T05:51:25Z")

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Someone asked in another thread about the choice of dashboards and FlexDash came up, so I thought I might as well create a separate thread to talk about the future of FD. My assessment is that given the release of a new…

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## [Nrlint stopped working?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-stopped-working/81839)

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**Author:** [@HaroldPetersInskipp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaroldPetersInskipp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 22:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nrlint-stopped-working/81839 "2023-10-06T22:24:13Z")

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Through my troubleshooting I could not find a solution. I have tried setting it to defaults, rerunning npm install nrlint in the .node-red folder, npx nrlint --init \> .nrlintrc.js and the settings.js file module exports …

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## [Possible Bug - Changing text in Function does not save](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-changing-text-in-function-does-not-save/81824)

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**Author:** [@dhewes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhewes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 18:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-changing-text-in-function-does-not-save/81824 "2023-10-06T18:56:29Z")

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I went into function and changed the text (between quotes). It did not recognize there was a change and did not save. I can reproduce the issue. To get it to save I just inserted a blank line between code.

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## [Why is switch not detecting msg.number is not empty](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-switch-not-detecting-msg-number-is-not-empty/81837)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2023 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-switch-not-detecting-msg-number-is-not-empty/81837 "2023-10-06T16:14:07Z")

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Trying to detect presence of msg.number but this little test flow isn't working the way I think it should can someone point out my error please? \[ { "id": "c13f5e288b728ce1", "type": "debug", …

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