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## [Dashboard widget class vs msg.className](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-widget-class-vs-msg-classname/78805)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2023 07:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-widget-class-vs-msg-classname/78805 "2023-05-30T07:57:30Z")

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I have a widget, eg a text node, with class set to "green" in the config. This is intended to define default styling. It works fine. .green p { color: green; } .red p { color: red; } If I send a message with msg.classN…

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## [Referencing msg variable in environment type parameter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/referencing-msg-variable-in-environment-type-parameter/78786)

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**Author:** [@elia-sysdesign](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elia-sysdesign)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2023 07:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/referencing-msg-variable-in-environment-type-parameter/78786 "2023-05-30T07:30:32Z")

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Hello. I have defined a subflow that logs a message to a table in a database by calling a stored procedure sp\_write\_execution\_log. I have configured the following environment variables: Here's an export of the subfl…

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## [Pimoroni Automation Hat Mini](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pimoroni-automation-hat-mini/78616)

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**Author:** [@PCgoDK](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PCgoDK)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2023 06:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pimoroni-automation-hat-mini/78616 "2023-05-30T06:21:28Z")

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Anyone know how to get the display on Pimoroni Automation Hat Mini to work in Node-RED? br. PCgo

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## [Exec node need administrative right in windows 10](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-need-administrative-right-in-windows-10/78774)

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**Author:** [@sdrshnptl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sdrshnptl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2023 06:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-need-administrative-right-in-windows-10/78774 "2023-05-30T06:18:42Z")

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Hello All, I'm trying to execute command from nodered exec node. This specific command only need admin right. Any alternative to execute admin level commands from nodered?

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## [Bug in editor - defining group boundary](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-in-editor-defining-group-boundary/78797)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-in-editor-defining-group-boundary/78797 "2023-05-29T22:43:54Z")

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This is in NR 3.0.2 using Safari. I have not checked with other browsers or the 3.1.0 beta. \[{"id":"4032b6dd3562e9db","type":"group","z":"ddfe37039ccf75e0","style":{"stroke":"#999999","stroke-opacity":"1","fill":"non…

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## [RS232 / LAN control of 4X4 4K HDMI Matrix switcher](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rs232-lan-control-of-4x4-4k-hdmi-matrix-switcher/78546)

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**Author:** [@MDAR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MDAR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 20:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rs232-lan-control-of-4x4-4k-hdmi-matrix-switcher/78546 "2023-05-29T20:06:06Z")

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I needed to control a 4X4 Matrix switcher for an installation from Node-RED so that I can bring the control of all hardware into one interface. IR was an option, as inspired by this thread However I found a simple (ve…

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## [Installation/upgrade node question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-upgrade-node-question/78792)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 18:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-upgrade-node-question/78792 "2023-05-29T18:31:48Z")

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Noticed some of the nodes have updates available but since a new version of node red is imminent a question or two arises. When I update node red I would think that process also updates all core nodes to the latest level…

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## [GPIO Node and Inject Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-node-and-inject-node/78791)

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**Author:** [@hunterhb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hunterhb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 17:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gpio-node-and-inject-node/78791 "2023-05-29T17:17:28Z")

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Hi guys, I'm going crazy. I developed a pool control two years ago. Now I habe two problems. Problem 1: The gpio Node shows in the debug window an 1. In debug window it looks like this: The led node is configu…

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## [Subflow environment variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-environment-variables/78790)

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**Author:** [@Nadhir](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nadhir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 17:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-environment-variables/78790 "2023-05-29T17:16:45Z")

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how to pass global variables as a property (ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES ) of a subflow in node red

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## [Msg.payload undefined while msg : Object is working - help!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-undefined-while-msg-object-is-working-help/78789)

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**Author:** [@froogers28](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/froogers28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-undefined-while-msg-object-is-working-help/78789 "2023-05-29T16:44:54Z")

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(Node-RED was re-installed yesterday, version 3.0.2, running on a Raspberry Pi 4 4GB) I've got Node-RED hooked up to Rhasspy via a websocket, and I've got it set up to execute a command whenever it receives a response. …

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## [Salesforce (node-red-contrib-salesforce) Error:Fetch failed:Bad Request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/salesforce-node-red-contrib-salesforce-error-fetch-failed-bad-request/78787)

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**Author:** [@grodgers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grodgers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/salesforce-node-red-contrib-salesforce-error-fetch-failed-bad-request/78787 "2023-05-29T15:34:16Z")

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Hi, I'm running into what is almost certainly a configuration issue on my side, but I'm not sure how to resolve it. I've searched through the forums and found what appears to be this related issue, but I'm not still not…

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## [Move Node Red to a new installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/move-node-red-to-a-new-installation/77629)

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**Author:** [@good\_mike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/good_mike)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/move-node-red-to-a-new-installation/77629 "2023-05-29T15:15:33Z")

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Hi, I would like to move my existing node red application to a newly deployed bullseye debian version (previously strech). Node Red is running as is and I have also imported the flows. What do I have to do now to reinst…

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## [Getting Started with Node-RED Dashboard Webinar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-with-node-red-dashboard-webinar/78638)

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**Author:** [@iskerrett](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iskerrett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 14:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-with-node-red-dashboard-webinar/78638 "2023-05-29T14:53:23Z")

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FlowForge is hosting a new webinar for those who want to learn and master Node-RED Dasbhboard. This is a great opportunity to learn from the experts on how to create compelling interactive dashboards and visualize your d…

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## [Connect LoRa gateway with MQTT on Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-lora-gateway-with-mqtt-on-node-red/78764)

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**Author:** [@miladmrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/miladmrm)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 13:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-lora-gateway-with-mqtt-on-node-red/78764 "2023-05-29T13:14:36Z")

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I have 2 smart watches and one LoRa gateway. I want connect them to Node-RED and monitor the watches on Node-RED. I know how use MQTT in Node-RED and how create dashboard in Node-RED with dashboad nodes or uibuilder node…

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## [Tooltip for SVG-graphic node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tooltip-for-svg-graphic-node/78720)

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**Author:** [@beg1nner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/beg1nner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 12:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tooltip-for-svg-graphic-node/78720 "2023-05-29T12:29:31Z")

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Hi there, is there a way to add a tooltip that appears when you hover over an element of the svg-graphic-node? As far as I know there is a tooltip for every button-, slider-, text-node and for the UI template. For me …

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## [Store a value for later](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-a-value-for-later/78782)

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**Author:** [@reddater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/reddater)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/store-a-value-for-later/78782 "2023-05-29T12:25:34Z")

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Hello, I'm still very inexperienced with NodeRed! I want to store a value of a node (button-state), and when something is turned on later, this stored value should be queried. (sorry for the bad english - google transl…

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## [Host files in node red which can fetched on GET request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/host-files-in-node-red-which-can-fetched-on-get-request/78751)

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**Author:** [@Shariq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shariq)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/host-files-in-node-red-which-can-fetched-on-get-request/78751 "2023-05-29T12:09:49Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am trying to follow the example in Serve a local file : Node-RED (nodered.org) to host a local file which is present on a different folder(on a different drive) and fetch/download it if GET request is …

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## [Hide implementation of nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-implementation-of-nodes/78779)

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**Author:** [@Erm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-implementation-of-nodes/78779 "2023-05-29T10:15:32Z")

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Good morning everyone. I have been trying for days to find a solution to the following question: How can I hide the implementation of the nodes of a flow based on the user who logs in? Example: User1: user User2: ad…

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## [Changing node configuration using external methods](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-node-configuration-using-external-methods/78380)

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**Author:** [@michalC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michalC)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2023 06:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-node-configuration-using-external-methods/78380 "2023-05-29T06:25:40Z")

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Hi, In my project I use multiple libraries that have access to external devices through IP address. The problem I got is that every time I need to change to another device that has different IP address I need to change …

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## [How do I restart Node Red without a Powershell window](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-restart-node-red-without-a-powershell-window/78756)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-restart-node-red-without-a-powershell-window/78756 "2023-05-28T16:25:21Z")

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I am on Windows 11, and start Node Red with the task scheduler at startup. This does not open a powershell window, so I cannot stop Node Red with a Ctrl-C or by closing the window. So when I want to restart Node Red, I c…

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## [Array value transfer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-value-transfer/78735)

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**Author:** [@azxo1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/azxo1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 14:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-value-transfer/78735 "2023-05-28T14:58:07Z")

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Hello everyone! I'm a little stuck. I have the following dynamic array. I would like to pass the value of these one after the other to a variable, which I would pass to the BigExec node. I think the output of this node …

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## [How to get msg when a dashboard is displayed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-msg-when-a-dashboard-is-displayed/78758)

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**Author:** [@Marchal-web](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marchal-web)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 14:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-msg-when-a-dashboard-is-displayed/78758 "2023-05-28T14:36:07Z")

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Hello, To get a message when a dashboard/widget is displayed by user, I use a template node with this code: \<script\> (function() { (function(scope) { scope.send({payload: "preload"}); // this gets sent…

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## [Deploy takes very long - sometimes as much as 50 mins](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-takes-very-long-sometimes-as-much-as-50-mins/78403)

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**Author:** [@SandeepA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SandeepA)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 12:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-takes-very-long-sometimes-as-much-as-50-mins/78403 "2023-05-28T12:19:13Z")

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Hi, We are facing a very strange issue. In our case any deploy (modified / node level deploy) takes a long (20 to 50 mins). The deploy finishes relatively quick - few mins - but to get back the editor control takes tim…

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## [KNX to Zigbee and vice versa](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-to-zigbee-and-vice-versa/78755)

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**Author:** [@andre78](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andre78)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-to-zigbee-and-vice-versa/78755 "2023-05-28T10:56:46Z")

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Hi, I am running Nodered, Homeassistant, Zigbee2MQTT and KNX in my House (all updated to most recent). I have the following nodes installed and working fine: node-red-contrib-home-assistant-websocket node-red-contrib-k…

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-ui-spinner](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-spinner/78747)

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**Author:** [@nisiyama](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nisiyama)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 09:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-spinner/78747 "2023-05-28T09:11:33Z")

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Hello, I would like to announce a new dashboard widget node node-red-contrib-ui-spinner. This node can be used to display an animated marker while performing time-consuming processing. It is implemented using SpinKit a…

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## [Get minutes between current time and 15:00](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-minutes-between-current-time-and-15-00/78731)

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**Author:** [@trialnerror](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/trialnerror)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 04:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-minutes-between-current-time-and-15-00/78731 "2023-05-28T04:23:56Z")

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I'm almost getting this solved by muddling my way through lots of searches, but not quite. I want to get the current time (probably from an Inject) then check how many minutes it is until 15:00. eg. 15:00 - timestamp =…

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## [Sending Emails on specific dates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-emails-on-specific-dates/78744)

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**Author:** [@snowmansmartie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/snowmansmartie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2023 02:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-emails-on-specific-dates/78744 "2023-05-28T02:06:26Z")

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Hi guys, I'm very new to Node-Red and using it within Home Assistant. I am wanting to setup an automated Email that gets sent on a specific calculated day every month. I will try and break this down the best I can: E…

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## [Dashboard user login](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-user-login/78732)

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**Author:** [@PRABHAKAR82](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PRABHAKAR82)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 May 2023 21:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-user-login/78732 "2023-05-27T21:59:58Z")

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I want to create a multiple user logins and directing it to their own profile on the unique dashboard ! would like to know if that is possible on Node-RED if so how should that be done.

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## [Editor's Node layout/orientation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editors-node-layout-orientation/78727)

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**Author:** [@HaroldPetersInskipp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaroldPetersInskipp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 May 2023 20:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editors-node-layout-orientation/78727 "2023-05-27T20:16:46Z")

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I came across the following screenshot and it got me wondering, is there a simple way to actually have only select nodes displayed in the editor in a vertical orientation? I have an idea for a project but this is a bit o…

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## [Cannot copy msg.payload which is too long](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-copy-msg-payload-which-is-too-long/78385)

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**Author:** [@okircali](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/okircali)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [27 May 2023 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-copy-msg-payload-which-is-too-long/78385 "2023-05-27T20:07:07Z")

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Hello, When I tried to copy value of the payload object , It can be copied just what is visible on the debug window. Since the value is too much , all of them cannot be seen on the debug window just ... seen in the end …

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