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## [OPC UA Compact Server , how to create int variable for node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-compact-server-how-to-create-int-variable-for-node/80734)

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**Author:** [@DarylLee1601](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DarylLee1601)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2023 08:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-compact-server-how-to-create-int-variable-for-node/80734 "2023-08-27T08:27:41Z")

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I am creating a OPC UA node for OPC UA Compact Server From the example, i able to use the string or double. but unfortunely my new project request me to use a int32, how can i create a node in int32? const m20230703 =…

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## [I cannot start node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cannot-start-node-red/80833)

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**Author:** [@nick10540](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nick10540)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2023 08:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cannot-start-node-red/80833 "2023-08-27T08:24:41Z")

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This node run in raspberry pi 3 .And auto run when pi power on It's was work before after 3-4 month ago,Then this problem is occur.

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## [Vehicle position detection using picture](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vehicle-position-detection-using-picture/80441)

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**Author:** [@jttjtt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jttjtt)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [27 August 2023 08:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vehicle-position-detection-using-picture/80441 "2023-08-27T08:24:34Z")

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Hello i am wondering, if there is some module in node red how can I check the vehicle position using a picture. So the process will be, that I have a picture of a vehicle for example from parking lot and i need to check,…

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## [Multiple MQTT topics or single with switch?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-mqtt-topics-or-single-with-switch/80817)

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**Author:** [@andre\_x](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andre_x)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 23:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-mqtt-topics-or-single-with-switch/80817 "2023-08-26T23:26:52Z")

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Hi all! For efficiency is it better to have a single MQTT input node that receives all the topics and then add a switch to divide the topics or is it better to have multiple MQTT input node one for every topic? Thanks! …

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## [Create node red array with equal values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-node-red-array-with-equal-values/80829)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 18:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-node-red-array-with-equal-values/80829 "2023-08-26T18:50:31Z")

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Hello! Is it possible to put all values where the topic is the same in an array. I have a list where there are several dates and they all have to be put together where the topic is the same to make them into an array. …

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## [How to use node red to pass value from tasmota to openDTU](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-node-red-to-pass-value-from-tasmota-to-opendtu/80759)

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**Author:** [@Eddy-Fischer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Eddy-Fischer)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 18:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-node-red-to-pass-value-from-tasmota-to-opendtu/80759 "2023-08-26T18:04:14Z")

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Hi all, I am a complete beginner in Node Red. My goal is to read one object from the smartmeter using tosmota (with a specific topic) and send it to OpenDTU to overwrite a specific topic value. Tomosta-\>MQTT Pubish-\>Mos…

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## [MQTT Dashboard for Android devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-dashboard-for-android-devices/80823)

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**Author:** [@stefan24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefan24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-dashboard-for-android-devices/80823 "2023-08-26T16:21:01Z")

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In addition to my Node-RED dashboard, which is displayed on my PCs, tablets or smartphones, but is only available in the internal network for security reasons, I have tested various MQTT-based dashboards on my Android sm…

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## [Cant install node-red-contrib-serial-modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-serial-modbus/80767)

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**Author:** [@localhost0816](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/localhost0816)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 15:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-serial-modbus/80767 "2023-08-26T15:18:02Z")

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Hello, I try to install 'node-red-contrib-serial-modbus' within the official docker image on a rpi 4b and get the following error messages. I've also read the other topics for this node but this didn't solved my problem…

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## [InfluxdB out node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-out-node/80826)

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**Author:** [@CJ10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CJ10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-out-node/80826 "2023-08-26T15:13:52Z")

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Does anybody know how to pass a payload, topic or flow variable into the InfluxDB Out node, as the measurement name/field? Usually {{payload}} or {{msg.topic}} works in order to insert the payload/topic into another nod…

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## [Bulk Insert into MSSQL-Plus Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bulk-insert-into-mssql-plus-node/80777)

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**Author:** [@KAMERONSWENSON](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KAMERONSWENSON)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 14:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bulk-insert-into-mssql-plus-node/80777 "2023-08-26T14:48:24Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am trying to perform a bulk insert into MSSQL-Plus Node that way I only run 1 connection rather than 100's. I have 100's of possible inserts each containing multiple values so I kept on getting ECONN e…

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## [Expose only dashboard via nginx reverse proxy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/expose-only-dashboard-via-nginx-reverse-proxy/80764)

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**Author:** [@Slyke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Slyke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/expose-only-dashboard-via-nginx-reverse-proxy/80764 "2023-08-26T12:30:32Z")

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Hello, Is it possible to expose Nodered's UI Dashboard via an nginx reverse proxy? I want to have something like: LAN: 192.168.1.10 \<--- Nodered instance 192.168.1.10/ui \<--- Nodered UI Dashboard 192.168.1.11/nodered \<-…

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## [Create .csv file Without Using Date](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-csv-file-without-using-date/80821)

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**Author:** [@ganeshiac](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ganeshiac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 11:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-csv-file-without-using-date/80821 "2023-08-26T11:30:23Z")

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Good Evening, Previously, I have logged .csv file for below format at present I will change flow, creating next day new file based on my request (I mean Boolean variable for ex. If Bool. Var = True (or) and then create …

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## [Login page with edit text and submit button, than pop-up login chrome or firefox extension](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/login-page-with-edit-text-and-submit-button-than-pop-up-login-chrome-or-firefox-extension/80818)

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**Author:** [@halukmy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/halukmy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/login-page-with-edit-text-and-submit-button-than-pop-up-login-chrome-or-firefox-extension/80818 "2023-08-26T09:23:08Z")

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can we add login page with logo to enter /UI dashboard rather than chrom popup?

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## [Apex Chart with Customization](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/apex-chart-with-customization/77207)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 07:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/apex-chart-with-customization/77207 "2023-08-26T07:52:03Z")

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I spent most of my time last month in trying to find an alternative to ui\_chart in node-red-dashboard. the built in chart is good enough, the only drawback i faced was not having the zoom feature. so i was directed towar…

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## [Node-red editor interface doesn't load](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-editor-interface-doesnt-load/80696)

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**Author:** [@zazab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zazab)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 07:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-editor-interface-doesnt-load/80696 "2023-08-26T07:46:35Z")

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Hi, I hope I'll find help here, I'm a beginner in node red, and new comer on the forum, my server encountered a problem since a time, when I start the server in command line, it's giving me the link http://127.0.0.1:18…

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## [Node-red-contrib-netatmo 0.3.0: Error: Authenticate error: unauthorized\_client](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-netatmo-0-3-0-error-authenticate-error-unauthorized-client/79952)

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**Author:** [@stefan24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefan24)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2023 07:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-netatmo-0-3-0-error-authenticate-error-unauthorized-client/79952 "2023-08-26T07:09:25Z")

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This node does not work for some days now. It produces this error: Error: Authenticate error: unauthorized\_client This issue is already discussed in Error: Authenticate error: unauthorized\_client · Issue #28 · ssadams1…

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## [Dashboard text input-time picker blank when accessing UI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-text-input-time-picker-blank-when-accessing-ui/80810)

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**Author:** [@Zbevc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zbevc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 20:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-text-input-time-picker-blank-when-accessing-ui/80810 "2023-08-25T20:49:01Z")

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Hi! I have 2 tabs on the dashboard. On both of these tabs is text input(time picker mode), which communicates with Modbus and Modbus returns the info back to the picker(so time can be changed on PLC and on the dashboard…

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## [How can i calculate Memory usage in Node-red-Dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-calculate-memory-usage-in-node-red-dashboard/80804)

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**Author:** [@Fathi2022](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fathi2022)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 20:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-calculate-memory-usage-in-node-red-dashboard/80804 "2023-08-25T20:19:42Z")

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How can I calculate Memory usage in Node-red-Dashboard?

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## [Attaching a local document on email](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attaching-a-local-document-on-email/80803)

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**Author:** [@sbernabe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sbernabe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 19:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attaching-a-local-document-on-email/80803 "2023-08-25T19:49:13Z")

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This is my code for a function node that sends an email, nowadays it's showing a table on the email. but this information is the same of a local document. The path of my document is D:\\POSTMAN\\202211300701Energia.csv so …

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## [CPU load unexpectedly high after update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cpu-load-unexpectedly-high-after-update/80798)

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**Author:** [@Becker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Becker)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 16:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cpu-load-unexpectedly-high-after-update/80798 "2023-08-25T16:54:43Z")

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Hi, today I´ve updated my RPi4, RPi2 (friend), Ubuntu VM. On both Pi the CPU load is now unexpectedly high from Node-Red. before, the load always stays at the red line: at my friends Pi: we have nothing changed…

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## [Losing connection to homeassistant?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/losing-connection-to-homeassistant/80794)

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**Author:** [@bplatypus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bplatypus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/losing-connection-to-homeassistant/80794 "2023-08-25T16:47:05Z")

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Hi! I recently updated to the latest version 3.0.2 and from then (but not sure because I moved and didn't use node-red the last 3 months), I have connection(?) issues with HA (homeassistant). I'm running node-red (and …

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## [Search command from Change node on worldmap opens user menu](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-command-from-change-node-on-worldmap-opens-user-menu/80784)

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**Author:** [@DaveO](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DaveO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 15:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-command-from-change-node-on-worldmap-opens-user-menu/80784 "2023-08-25T15:31:17Z")

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I am using Node-RED in flowforge. When issuing a search command in a Change node like this: {"command":{"search":payload.EQUIP\_IDENT}} The search command works but it also opens up this menu: I don't want to see th…

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## [Befehl per spracheingabe Alexa an nodered senden](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/befehl-per-spracheingabe-alexa-an-nodered-senden/80523)

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**Author:** [@einfach112](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/einfach112)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 15:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/befehl-per-spracheingabe-alexa-an-nodered-senden/80523 "2023-08-25T15:25:37Z")

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Hallo zusammen, aktuell habe ich alle smarthomegeräte mit alexa verbunden. Zudem Node-Red mit Alexa. Wenn ich also einen Button in meinem Dashboard drücke wird eine Nachricht an Alexa gesendet und dann somit gesteuert.…

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## [Survey on a New User Management Application for Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/survey-on-a-new-user-management-application-for-node-red/80554)

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**Author:** [@jtalbourdet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jtalbourdet)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/survey-on-a-new-user-management-application-for-node-red/80554 "2023-08-25T12:11:58Z")

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Dear Node-RED Community Members, I hope you’re all doing well! I would like to seek your opinions on an idea I’ve been exploring, which could bring benefits to our community. I’m currently working on developing a new a…

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## [QoL - Deleting junction with only 1:1 (should) result in wires connecting the nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/qol-deleting-junction-with-only-1-1-should-result-in-wires-connecting-the-nodes/80792)

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**Author:** [@deisele](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deisele)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/qol-deleting-junction-with-only-1-1-should-result-in-wires-connecting-the-nodes/80792 "2023-08-25T10:48:04Z")

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Hi, I use junctions at some places to clean up the wiring for better readability. When deleting them I have to rewire in many cases (IMHO) "unnecessarily", where I just want to remove the junction but want to keep the …

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## [Comparing dates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comparing-dates/80735)

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**Author:** [@mugur09](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mugur09)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2023 08:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comparing-dates/80735 "2023-08-25T08:23:37Z")

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Hello! I'm struggling with comparing dates. I would like a function or a node that checks today's date and compares it with a list of dates that i provide. If it matches, an output should go true. This is my pattern : …

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## [Explore for tabulator in creating good table view](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/explore-for-tabulator-in-creating-good-table-view/80595)

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**Author:** [@yy150495](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yy150495)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2023 23:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/explore-for-tabulator-in-creating-good-table-view/80595 "2023-08-24T23:43:29Z")

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I saw a post about tabulator version 4.4.1 is used for node red ui table nodes. Is there any upgrading news to version 5.0 or even the latest one? As for current, I am trying to use msg.ui\_control for creating my table…

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## [Flow stopped due to missing Node types... Stripe-config](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types-stripe-config/80785)

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**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2023 23:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types-stripe-config/80785 "2023-08-24T23:13:56Z")

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Trying to deploy node-red-contrib-stripe and I am getting a MODULE\_NOT\_FOUND error. I add the stripe node and place the stripe test key in the Edit Stripe Node Config (stripe-config) but I keep getting the error. It a…

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## [Cannot set global variable to 0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-set-global-variable-to-0/80737)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2023 20:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-set-global-variable-to-0/80737 "2023-08-24T20:44:58Z")

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I am using a global variable to track my EV charge. At midnight, I am resetting it to 0 by using a change node, set global.evcharge to the value of 0. I am also using this variable to display in my dashboard. When I did …

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## [Dereferencing map type](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dereferencing-map-type/80780)

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**Author:** [@dth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2023 20:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dereferencing-map-type/80780 "2023-08-24T20:02:52Z")

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I am using a node (from node-red-aircon-rac-wf) that returns a payload of type "map". Not "object". To my great surprise it seems that I cannot reference a property in this object/map (in a Change node) with either msg.…

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