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## [I need to connect to the gitlab from gitlab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-need-to-connect-to-the-gitlab-from-gitlab/78987)

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**Author:** [@Sateeshbandaru9](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sateeshbandaru9)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2023 10:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-need-to-connect-to-the-gitlab-from-gitlab/78987 "2023-06-06T10:27:30Z")

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Hello Everyone, i ever tried to connect the gitlab from node-red. i want to connect gitlab repository using the flows. how can we prepare the flow structure after adding the gitlab nodes in palette. could anyone can pl…

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## [Trigger on condition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-on-condition/78985)

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**Author:** [@SoAu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SoAu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2023 10:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-on-condition/78985 "2023-06-06T10:27:25Z")

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Hi Guys, I have function node returning msg, either 2 or 5. I just need to trigger some function if msg=2 not on any other msg. Thanks !!

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## [Best input device for open close](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-input-device-for-open-close/78927)

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**Author:** [@btbr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/btbr)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2023 09:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-input-device-for-open-close/78927 "2023-06-06T09:15:38Z")

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Hello All, I need a device that I can input an open/close state of a relay. Could anyone please recommend one that is easy to use? Can be ethernet or wifi. Hope everyone is having a great day!

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## [Floorplan with svg](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/floorplan-with-svg/78942)

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**Author:** [@Mateiuc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mateiuc)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2023 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/floorplan-with-svg/78942 "2023-06-06T07:14:13Z")

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firs.pdf (5.4 KB) Hi to all, i try to do an floorplan with svg editor, but after hours of deleting triangle... ...I get tired.... Someone know how to do an floorplan like in pdf file... at least, I will like it 3d.…

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## [When the timestamp period is 0.1s, the deployment becomes stuck](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/when-the-timestamp-period-is-0-1s-the-deployment-becomes-stuck/78949)

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**Author:** [@baishu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/baishu)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2023 06:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/when-the-timestamp-period-is-0-1s-the-deployment-becomes-stuck/78949 "2023-06-06T06:51:39Z")

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When the timestamp period is 0.1s, the deployment becomes stuck. How can I optimize it

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## [HTML-parse extract value from javascript](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-parse-extract-value-from-javascript/78671)

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**Author:** [@DaZeller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DaZeller)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2023 06:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-parse-extract-value-from-javascript/78671 "2023-06-06T06:11:13Z")

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Hello there, once again I have a flow to read values from my Heating-Systems Web-UI an puts the data into an SQL-DB. First part to the problem was solved by @E1cid (thank you again) here: html-parce-to-sql-flow-optimiza…

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## [Is there a way to modify native validator functions?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-modify-native-validator-functions/78963)

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**Author:** [@ericbenjaminjr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ericbenjaminjr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 20:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-modify-native-validator-functions/78963 "2023-06-05T20:19:36Z")

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Hi all, I'm testing the use of mustache template strings in typedInput fields as I've often had the need to set a key based on a topic. But the msg, flow and global types show an error when I use dots between the {{stri…

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## [How to find the size of mqtt data in python](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-the-size-of-mqtt-data-in-python/78862)

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**Author:** [@Johnson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Johnson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 19:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-the-size-of-mqtt-data-in-python/78862 "2023-06-05T19:00:36Z")

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Hi, I need to find the packet size of a mqtt data in python. My question is, how can i find the mqtt packet size which include the control header, packet length, variable length header and payload . At the moment i am…

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## [Change Watt Number in Normal number](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-watt-number-in-normal-number/78973)

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**Author:** [@TheJoJo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TheJoJo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-watt-number-in-normal-number/78973 "2023-06-05T19:13:40Z")

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Hello, please excuse my bad english. In my IoBroker, I want a number in an adapter, e.g. Convert "197.20000000000002 W" to a 'normal' number like e.g. "197" how could I realize this in Node Red? TheJoJo

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## [Changing a Dashboard Image upon boolean MQTT input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-a-dashboard-image-upon-boolean-mqtt-input/78874)

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**Author:** [@aresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aresh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-a-dashboard-image-upon-boolean-mqtt-input/78874 "2023-06-05T17:06:27Z")

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Hi, I'm fairly new to NodeRed, and I've been scratching my head on how to change a picture upon a boolean input. The thing that I want the program to do is display a certain image if the input is true, and display anoth…

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## [Import of same flow - doesnt result in replace/copy message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/import-of-same-flow-doesnt-result-in-replace-copy-message/78908)

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**Author:** [@SandeepA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SandeepA)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/import-of-same-flow-doesnt-result-in-replace-copy-message/78908 "2023-06-05T16:37:17Z")

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Hi , Not sure why i did not notice this before - when i import a flow (tab) to an env (NR instance) which has that flow already - i dont get any popups on replace/copy. Every time a new copy gets created. (While for s…

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## [Old Ipad2 and Node-red dashbooard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/old-ipad2-and-node-red-dashbooard/78934)

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**Author:** [@Spectre68](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Spectre68)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 13:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/old-ipad2-and-node-red-dashbooard/78934 "2023-06-05T13:48:48Z")

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Hi! I have an old Ipad2 still working, I wanted to try to use it as an interface for node-red-dashbooard, but when I type the server address the page remains blank. I also tried to install Dolphin as browser but same pr…

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## [Node-red-contrib-knx-easy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-knx-easy/78959)

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**Author:** [@Timi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Timi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-knx-easy/78959 "2023-06-05T13:17:22Z")

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Hello, I ran into a issue with the connection of my Knx installation and my Nodered. I´m running Nodered local in a Milesight Gateway. My problem is when I´m using KNX easy node my connection, disconnects. I have to d…

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## [Table-node doesn't show my values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-node-doesnt-show-my-values/78688)

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**Author:** [@MrKanister](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MrKanister)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 11:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-node-doesnt-show-my-values/78688 "2023-06-05T11:53:42Z")

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Hey Guys, i have a problem with node-red and the dashboard. I have a working flow, which shows me the values of scanned RFID-TAGs (TagNr, Count, Time) I used a template-node to visualize the received Data. It looked l…

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## [State engine as a subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-engine-as-a-subflow/78951)

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**Author:** [@joachimstrom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joachimstrom)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 11:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-engine-as-a-subflow/78951 "2023-06-05T11:36:24Z")

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Hi. Is it possible to build a state engine as a subflow? I want to be able to pass a numeric value (1-10) and based on that there is 3 different status variables that can change. 1 of the variables is dependant of the …

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## [Problem Maximum call stack size exceeded using node-red-contrib-aedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-maximum-call-stack-size-exceeded-using-node-red-contrib-aedes/78868)

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**Author:** [@carflomi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/carflomi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-maximum-call-stack-size-exceeded-using-node-red-contrib-aedes/78868 "2023-06-05T11:21:02Z")

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Hello. I am using node-red to implement a MQTT broquer (node-red-contrib-aedes) and node-red its working in a Docker, Everything is working correctly but, I detect the following error 1 Jun 15:05:59 - \[red\] Uncaught Ex…

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## [Port number of running node-red instance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/port-number-of-running-node-red-instance/20166)

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**Author:** [@Meng](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Meng)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 08:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/port-number-of-running-node-red-instance/20166 "2023-06-05T08:46:03Z")

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How can i get the portnumber of the current node-red instance that is running. I can not get port: process.env.PORT || 1880 working.

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## [\[Article\] Fourteen for, Fourteen against, why I love, hate and connect with Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/article-fourteen-for-fourteen-against-why-i-love-hate-and-connect-with-node-red/78738)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/article-fourteen-for-fourteen-against-why-i-love-hate-and-connect-with-node-red/78738 "2023-06-05T08:28:10Z")

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Hi there, I just wrote an article describing my experiences with NR and what I find good and what I find bad. It's kinda esoteric since I consider NR to be a complete development environment with more potential than jus…

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## [How to install node offline using node-red Admin API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-node-offline-using-node-red-admin-api/77995)

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**Author:** [@jayashree](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jayashree)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-node-offline-using-node-red-admin-api/77995 "2023-06-05T08:26:32Z")

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I am trying to install nodes in node-red without internet (offline). I have npm pack file (.tgz) and trying to install use admin method "/nodes" POST (POST /nodes : Node-RED), but "I am getting module not found error". I…

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## [Error in Javascript Code - satDiff and saturation cannot find](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-javascript-code-satdiff-and-saturation-cannot-find/78941)

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**Author:** [@MrThiemann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MrThiemann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 07:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-javascript-code-satdiff-and-saturation-cannot-find/78941 "2023-06-05T07:13:30Z")

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Hey, i have an Error in my Javascript Code... satDiff and saturation cannot find. do i need to install anything else? //These 3 lines boost the saturation, relative to how de-saturated a colour is satDiff = 100 - …

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## [(Looking for two icons) to indicate my TV's MODE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-two-icons-to-indicate-my-tvs-mode/78947)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 06:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-two-icons-to-indicate-my-tvs-mode/78947 "2023-06-05T06:59:36Z")

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(Sorry folks) I have (or are about to have) 2 modes for the TV. The Usual one and a second one. It would be nice (in some way) to have two very different icons to show which mode it is in. To help with the modes: #1 …

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## [How to approach this to handle hysterisis and prices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-approach-this-to-handle-hysterisis-and-prices/78769)

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**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2023 02:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-approach-this-to-handle-hysterisis-and-prices/78769 "2023-06-05T02:27:28Z")

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Guys, Our power rates are calculated based on wholesale rates which are updated every minute - i pull these rates down through an API and have then stored them (and use them throughout my home automation) for various ro…

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## [Rtsp stream + motion detect from unique process ffmepg](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rtsp-stream-motion-detect-from-unique-process-ffmepg/78929)

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**Author:** [@diyIoT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diyIoT)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 20:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rtsp-stream-motion-detect-from-unique-process-ffmepg/78929 "2023-06-04T20:46:06Z")

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I have a Sonoff camera that I would like to manage from node-red. Based on the work of @kevinGodell, I easily displayed the video stream (stream). Now I would like to implement a motion detection (send by telegram) …

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## [Create a legend on the map](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-legend-on-the-map/78931)

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**Author:** [@jaime](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jaime)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 17:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-legend-on-the-map/78931 "2023-06-04T17:08:46Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a problem with obtaining a legend on the map that presents the "worldmap" node. I have accessed the document: "node-red-contrib-web-worldmap 2.37.4" and in its "command" section it says to obtain t…

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## [Use ffmepg to create MP4 from JPEG images sent over MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-ffmepg-to-create-mp4-from-jpeg-images-sent-over-mqtt/77878)

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**Author:** [@lduynkerke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lduynkerke)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 13:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-ffmepg-to-create-mp4-from-jpeg-images-sent-over-mqtt/77878 "2023-06-04T13:04:36Z")

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Hi all, I'm working on a project with nest boxes, monitoring the birds in them. In order to do that, we use a camera as well as different sensors all controlled by an ESP32 Dev board. The sensor data and camera data are…

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## [Remove border to just one ui group](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remove-border-to-just-one-ui-group/78938)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 12:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remove-border-to-just-one-ui-group/78938 "2023-06-04T12:59:28Z")

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As per subject, I need to remove the border to just one Dashboard group, but I'm stuck. Tried with CSS template, but no luck...

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## [Use Weak Indicator for ETag in http-request node header](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-weak-indicator-for-etag-in-http-request-node-header/78915)

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**Author:** [@dtillner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dtillner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 09:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-weak-indicator-for-etag-in-http-request-node-header/78915 "2023-06-04T09:19:26Z")

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I need to set the weak indicator in the HTTP header of the http-request node. The raw header should look like: If-Match:W/"JzE5OfC4OTI2MjglMTM1MjIWODgyMzcxOzAwOyc=" Note the leading W/ before the double quotes. This i…

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## [Box Node: OAuth2 + JWT "App" authentication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/box-node-oauth2-jwt-app-authentication/1387)

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**Author:** [@boneskull](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/boneskull)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 09:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/box-node-oauth2-jwt-app-authentication/1387 "2023-06-04T09:10:50Z")

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Hi, I've been playing with the Box Node a bit, and have found that the provided OAuth2 flow isn't suitable for what I'm trying to accomplish. Effectively, I'd like to write a "bot" which interacts with the Box API; it …

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## [Kvaser Can interface](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kvaser-can-interface/78916)

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**Author:** [@hubert11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hubert11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 08:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kvaser-can-interface/78916 "2023-06-04T08:05:38Z")

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Hello I am looking for posiblility to geather data from CAN - network to node red. Is there any one who used usb interface like kvaser to read out information from CAN? Are there any hardware solutions to geather inform…

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## [Time format on x-axis in chart node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-format-on-x-axis-in-chart-node/78922)

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**Author:** [@john56](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/john56)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2023 07:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-format-on-x-axis-in-chart-node/78922 "2023-06-04T07:02:52Z")

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I'm using the Chart node to plot data retrieved from a database over a 10 minute, 1 hour, 1 day or 30 day period depending a corresponding button press. The X-axis label field in the node editor gives several options of…

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