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## [Awtrix light MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/awtrix-light-mqtt/81248)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 18:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/awtrix-light-mqtt/81248 "2023-09-12T18:49:34Z")

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Hello! I would like to control the Ulanzi (awtrix light) with Node Red via MQTT. Unfortunately I haven't done that yet. Can anyone help me how to do this? Thanks in advance.

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## [Text in Tab's Header](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-in-tabs-header/81240)

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**Author:** [@n61ab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/n61ab)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-in-tabs-header/81240 "2023-09-12T18:40:22Z")

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I found a flow from the forum to add dynamic code to the browser's Node-Red Dashboard Header. Request help revising the flow to only show the text, on the dashboard header of the tab, on which the flow is installed. Be…

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## [Has something changed with the delay node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/has-something-changed-with-the-delay-node/81221)

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**Author:** [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/has-something-changed-with-the-delay-node/81221 "2023-09-12T16:09:54Z")

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Hello everyone, its been a while :sweat\_smile: This finding is prior to 3.1 (i'm sure it is), but Mrs Davies keeps bringing it up, because of the effect its having with automation. I have noticed the delay node WILL pa…

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## [Sonoff and tasmota](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sonoff-and-tasmota/81237)

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**Author:** [@Dewald](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dewald)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 14:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sonoff-and-tasmota/81237 "2023-09-12T14:56:09Z")

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Good day all i am new to this and hope someone can help me set this up i have done a basic setup for 2 switches. I am trying to make it work like a 2 way switch with the ui i get it right so that they work at the same t…

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## [Node Red on Docker with Oracle Database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-docker-with-oracle-database/81241)

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**Author:** [@arminder.lubana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/arminder.lubana)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 14:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-docker-with-oracle-database/81241 "2023-09-12T14:40:43Z")

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Hi, I am using containerization approach to deploy Node red on Ubuntu docker container and want to connect with Oracle DB. Please guide me how to achieve it.

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## [Node-red (snap-store) file system access permission problem, need advice!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-snap-store-file-system-access-permission-problem-need-advice/81198)

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**Author:** [@Europino](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Europino)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 13:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-snap-store-file-system-access-permission-problem-need-advice/81198 "2023-09-12T13:55:32Z")

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I am struggling with permission problems when I want to create/access files in my home directory using the file and sqlite nodes. My system is a laptop running ubuntu 22/mint 21.1 and node-red version 3.0.2. I guess it…

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## [Reload site after http response](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reload-site-after-http-response/81220)

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**Author:** [@einfach112](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/einfach112)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 13:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reload-site-after-http-response/81220 "2023-09-12T13:45:01Z")

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Hello everyone, I have another problem that I don't understand. I have created a form with the following flow. When I enter data there I get the correct answer. However, I can't get the form to reset itself after send…

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## [Dashboard Slider Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-slider-node/81224)

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**Author:** [@johnsteeleMolinare](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/johnsteeleMolinare)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 12:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-slider-node/81224 "2023-09-12T12:24:49Z")

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I'm using a slider node in the latest release of node-red+dashboard. When I enable the 'Output only on release' It will show the value of the slider on the dashboard at all times. After inspecting it in chrome is is show…

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## [I want to disable encryption of my credential file for an existing project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-want-to-disable-encryption-of-my-credential-file-for-an-existing-project/81226)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 10:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-want-to-disable-encryption-of-my-credential-file-for-an-existing-project/81226 "2023-09-12T10:01:01Z")

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I have a project (github) where my node-red credentials file (controller/flows\_cred.json) is encrypted. FYI node-red is running on raspberry pi 3 in a docker container based on image nodered/node-red:3.0.2-16 I no long…

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## [Node-RED and bun instead of node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-bun-instead-of-node/81228)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 09:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-bun-instead-of-node/81228 "2023-09-12T09:58:23Z")

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Did anybody test Node-RED with bun? Is it even possible? I am curious about the performance. I found this and tried but I think NR is still using node, not bun.

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## [Missing nodes in Nodes list](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-nodes-in-nodes-list/81207)

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**Author:** [@dovevgo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dovevgo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 09:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-nodes-in-nodes-list/81207 "2023-09-12T09:29:22Z")

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I have written a simple node that should interact with minecraft server using RCON protocol. For some reason, I can see the Nodes in the Palette view, and both of them are shaded, but enabled. I do not see them in the …

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## [Alternate-node-red-installer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alternate-node-red-installer/81172)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alternate-node-red-installer/81172 "2023-09-12T08:59:58Z")

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Hello, today i try the alternate-node-red-installer by TotallyInformation. My goal at the end is, to have different instances with the same version of node-red. aner later use nginx to manage it all Unfortnely i cant g…

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## [Need help for a dynamic msg](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-for-a-dynamic-msg/81204)

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**Author:** [@mactwin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mactwin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 06:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-for-a-dynamic-msg/81204 "2023-09-12T06:18:00Z")

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Hi, I'm absolutely inexperienced with nodered, I use it as a beginner and I don't know either the modules or the language well. I need to create a task in which, given a certain situation (the door opens), I would like …

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## [Node-red-contrib-mssql-plus applicationIntent in connection string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mssql-plus-applicationintent-in-connection-string/81196)

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**Author:** [@JL40](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JL40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 06:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mssql-plus-applicationintent-in-connection-string/81196 "2023-09-12T06:11:48Z")

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Hello, I'm using node-red-contrib-mssql-plus Is there an option to add additionnal parameters in the connection string? I need to add "ApplicationIntent=ReadOnly"

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## [LINK CALL - also stuck](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-also-stuck/81218)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 06:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-also-stuck/81218 "2023-09-12T06:02:18Z")

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Linking back to this: Seems I've forgotten something. When I drag from the link out to the link call (in) I get/see the wire until I let go. Then there is no visible connection. (no dashed line if I select either no…

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## [Counter + Loop to check the door sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/counter-loop-to-check-the-door-sensor/81011)

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**Author:** [@einfach112](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/einfach112)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 05:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/counter-loop-to-check-the-door-sensor/81011 "2023-09-12T05:54:02Z")

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Hello everyone, Can anyone give me a good solution to the following problem? : I attached a sensor to a door. When opening the door, I get the payload: "open" or when closing comes "closed" That works quite well so fa…

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## [Node MENU suggestion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-menu-suggestion/81219)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 05:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-menu-suggestion/81219 "2023-09-12T05:29:05Z")

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Nodes like the string are a good example. You are given a drop down list and sod's law says it will always be at/near the bottom. A SEARCH option would be nice. So I can search for replace and get replaceALL shown qui…

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## [Fetch run-time environment (version) details](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fetch-run-time-environment-version-details/81069)

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**Author:** [@RobC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 September 2023 03:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fetch-run-time-environment-version-details/81069 "2023-09-12T03:19:20Z")

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Hi all, I'm creating some automated test cases for my subflows, What I'm hoping to do is programmatically capture some details about the test environment (the Node-red, node.js versions etc.). Has anyone had experience…

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## [Possible to disable editor "remember cursor position" feature?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-disable-editor-remember-cursor-position-feature/81213)

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**Author:** [@dennishvo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dennishvo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-disable-editor-remember-cursor-position-feature/81213 "2023-09-11T22:43:19Z")

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I see that there was some discussion about this in Oct 2022. Is there now a setting to disable it? This feature drives me up a wall. It has even caused me to delete large chunks of code. I really wish I could switch it o…

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## [Audio streaming solution?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-streaming-solution/81208)

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**Author:** [@HaroldPetersInskipp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaroldPetersInskipp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 20:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-streaming-solution/81208 "2023-09-11T20:46:52Z")

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I'm looking for a solution to take the audio from a website such as Spotify/Pandora/YouTube displayed using Firefox on a Windows 10 PC and route/pipe it to a local Raspberry Pi 4. Both devices are running Node-RED server…

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## [Jsonata expression is not validated in Switch node Property field](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-expression-is-not-validated-in-switch-node-property-field/81195)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 20:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-expression-is-not-validated-in-switch-node-property-field/81195 "2023-09-11T20:46:17Z")

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If I put this Jsonata expression into a Change node the red border flags it as invalid But in the Property field of a switch node there is no red border and the node is successfully deployed. However, the node pre…

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## [Help with DALI SCI RS232](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-dali-sci-rs232/81202)

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**Author:** [@yoandysse](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yoandysse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 19:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-dali-sci-rs232/81202 "2023-09-11T19:09:20Z")

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Hello, I am learning a little and playing with home automation and I have a DALI SCI RS232 and I would like to connect it to nodeRed. Using the DALI-Cockpit and DALI-Monitor tools I can send commands and manage the light…

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## [Append or Discard Data Series on Stop Button Press](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/append-or-discard-data-series-on-stop-button-press/80963)

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**Author:** [@Asiayqyyq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Asiayqyyq)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/append-or-discard-data-series-on-stop-button-press/80963 "2023-09-11T18:58:24Z")

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Upon pressing the start button, I'm sending measurements via MQTT. When I press the stop button, I want to have the option to either append a CSV file with the data series or discard the data in case of faulty measuremen…

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## [eMail node and NodeJs 20](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-and-nodejs-20/81184)

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**Author:** [@softy2k](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/softy2k)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 17:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-and-nodejs-20/81184 "2023-09-11T17:26:36Z")

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I updated from NodeJS 18 to NodeJs 20, and when I try to update email node from 2.0.0 to 2.0.1 I get the following error: npm WARN config production Use \`--omit=dev\` instead. npm ERROR! code EBADENGINE npm ERROR! engine…

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## [Node-RED within the Node.js ecosystem: Node.js vs. Deno vs. Bun](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-within-the-node-js-ecosystem-node-js-vs-deno-vs-bun/81182)

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**Author:** [@sahsha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sahsha)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-within-the-node-js-ecosystem-node-js-vs-deno-vs-bun/81182 "2023-09-11T17:06:06Z")

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Curious to know if anyone has experimented with running Node-RED on Deno or Bun and conducted a comparative analysis? :thinking:

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## [View past message history with a person you've interacted with](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/view-past-message-history-with-a-person-youve-interacted-with/81181)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 16:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/view-past-message-history-with-a-person-youve-interacted-with/81181 "2023-09-11T16:23:23Z")

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How do I view my message interactions with someone?

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## [I've heard there's a minimap but no idea how to find/enable it](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ive-heard-theres-a-minimap-but-no-idea-how-to-find-enable-it/81192)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 15:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ive-heard-theres-a-minimap-but-no-idea-how-to-find-enable-it/81192 "2023-09-11T15:11:49Z")

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@BartButenaers was telling me on github that Blockly has a minimap just like NR does I don't know anything about this feature - how can I get to it?

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## [Error in PDF generation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-pdf-generation/81183)

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**Author:** [@sabarna17](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sabarna17)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-pdf-generation/81183 "2023-09-11T13:02:49Z")

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I am trying to read Gmail and save the PDF attachments to a local file. Getting errors in that. This is the config for - "Save file" -

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## [SteelSeries Canvas mismatch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/steelseries-canvas-mismatch/81189)

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**Author:** [@GretaC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GretaC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 11:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/steelseries-canvas-mismatch/81189 "2023-09-11T11:36:21Z")

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Hi ALL, I'm using 11 Sep 08:25:35 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v3.1.0 11 Sep 08:25:35 - \[info\] Node.js version: v18.13.0 11 Sep 08:25:35 - \[info\] Linux 5.15.108-1-pve x64 LE in a proxmox LXC. In general node-red is do…

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## [EMAIL node: How to suppress prepending "Re: " to outgoing messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-how-to-suppress-prepending-re-to-outgoing-messages/81174)

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**Author:** [@NPT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NPT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-how-to-suppress-prepending-re-to-outgoing-messages/81174 "2023-09-11T09:32:47Z")

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I wonder if someone can point me in the right direction please? I am using 2 email nodes, one to send the other receive. The purpose of the flow is to allow me to send an email remotely to NR which triggers another emai…

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