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## [Svalue5 to domoticz](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svalue5-to-domoticz/76718)

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**Author:** [@nodouser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodouser)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 21:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svalue5-to-domoticz/76718 "2023-03-19T21:08:58Z")

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Hi, Thanks for reading! I want to send the svalue5 to domoticz, IDX 5569. Is that possible? Battery: 255 LastUpdate: "2023-03-19 20:38:05" RSSI: 12 description: "Stroom verbruikToon - Power usage" dtype: "P1 Smar…

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## [How to enter query/funtion to secure Modbus read with CronePlus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-enter-query-funtion-to-secure-modbus-read-with-croneplus/76686)

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**Author:** [@GuE](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GuE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 18:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-enter-query-funtion-to-secure-modbus-read-with-croneplus/76686 "2023-03-19T18:11:16Z")

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Hello. Using several flows to read data from Modbus device -\> data are stored in influxdb. Using CronePlus or inject node to trigger the read with a modbus-getter node. Read durations are different -\> some 15s / every …

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## [NodeRed v3 - wire junctions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-v3-wire-junctions/76713)

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**Author:** [@k5map](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/k5map)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-v3-wire-junctions/76713 "2023-03-19T14:32:09Z")

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In the latest release you can now add a junction then connect multiple nodes to the junction. Does the feature exist whereby you can select multiple wires and add them to a single junction at one time?

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## [Retaining variables after power failure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retaining-variables-after-power-failure/76711)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 13:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retaining-variables-after-power-failure/76711 "2023-03-19T13:32:06Z")

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I have not seen any method to retain a variable (Such as setpoint) if there is a power cycle. Am I missing something?

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## [Problem combining data from two Serial ports](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-combining-data-from-two-serial-ports/76693)

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**Author:** [@yzerman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yzerman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 10:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-combining-data-from-two-serial-ports/76693 "2023-03-19T10:28:29Z")

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Hi I am using two external devices connected to two COM ports. The data coming to COM 1 is at 50Hz rate. The data coming to COM2 is at 10Hz rate I am parsing the data from COM1 and I have: msg.payload = {"timestamp":1…

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## [UTC Conversion using Function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/utc-conversion-using-function/76706)

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**Author:** [@ankit.prasad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ankit.prasad)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/utc-conversion-using-function/76706 "2023-03-19T09:55:29Z")

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node-red-utc-help-demo.json (3.8 KB) Convert using function utc hex to time in this format 2023-3-19 14:20:14 I am able to convert the code after that in the defined format I am unable to do \[ { "id…

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## [Worldmap Weblink is not a link](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-weblink-is-not-a-link/76705)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 07:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-weblink-is-not-a-link/76705 "2023-03-19T07:45:57Z")

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Hi Everyone, In the popup on worldmap i'd like to put a link to the vessel. So far I am only getting the link as a text and not as a link. What am I doing wrong? \[ { "id": "99f4629073c60a15", "ty…

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## [Function nodes and \`let\` for variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-and-let-for-variables/76679)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 05:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-and-let-for-variables/76679 "2023-03-19T05:56:30Z")

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If I am not mistaken when you use variables you need to declare them at the start. In the olden days it was: var x = "foo"; This evolved into: let x = "foo"; And so the question arises: I am writing in a function n…

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## [We are hiring: NodeJS developer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-are-hiring-nodejs-developer/76702)

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**Author:** [@Themerobin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Themerobin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2023 00:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-are-hiring-nodejs-developer/76702 "2023-03-19T00:18:32Z")

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Hey friends, We are looking for a node.js developer to write backend for Creazilla's online graphic design editor. Key points: Knowledge of Node.js You have experience with MongoDB and with one of relational dat…

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## [Trouble writing to SMB files/directories](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-writing-to-smb-files-directories/76659)

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**Author:** [@bwims](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bwims)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 21:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-writing-to-smb-files-directories/76659 "2023-03-18T21:48:52Z")

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I have a small QNAP server which I access from Windows 10. I am running node red on my PC. Although I can access my QNAP shares as normal drive letters, and create files, directories etc from all the usual utilities, w…

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## [Moving Node-red from docker container to proxmox LXC container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-node-red-from-docker-container-to-proxmox-lxc-container/76684)

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**Author:** [@SmartHomeNewbie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SmartHomeNewbie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 17:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-node-red-from-docker-container-to-proxmox-lxc-container/76684 "2023-03-18T17:46:05Z")

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Hello, I'm in the process of moving my docker environment to proxmox VMs/containers and im wondering how i best move node-red from my docker container to a proxmox debian LXC container. Is there a relative easy process…

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## [Telegram bot to bot commands](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-bot-to-bot-commands/76689)

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**Author:** [@Tinbum1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tinbum1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 16:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-bot-to-bot-commands/76689 "2023-03-18T16:59:07Z")

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Does anyone know a way to get round the setting in telegram that won't allow bot to bot commands. see Bots FAQ

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## [Serial port data at high rate problem with timestamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-data-at-high-rate-problem-with-timestamp/76499)

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**Author:** [@yzerman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yzerman)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 16:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-data-at-high-rate-problem-with-timestamp/76499 "2023-03-18T16:12:18Z")

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Hi, I receive data from the serial port at 50Hz frequency each message. I need to add timestamp to each message, so I do as follow: msg.timestamp = Date.now() So the timestamps of the messages needs to be at 20ms each …

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## [JSONata string expression fails in flow but works in expression editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-string-expression-fails-in-flow-but-works-in-expression-editor/76685)

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**Author:** [@jontywigster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jontywigster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-string-expression-fails-in-flow-but-works-in-expression-editor/76685 "2023-03-18T12:10:13Z")

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Hello, I'm thoroughly embarrassed here. I have a function that outputs an object. JSONata should extract some text but it fails. In fact, any JSONata string function seems to fail if it uses the output from my function …

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## [How to debug a dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-debug-a-dashboard/76687)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 12:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-debug-a-dashboard/76687 "2023-03-18T12:06:07Z")

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I have a simple form with a numeric input and a submit button this seems to work but how can I see the value that is getting back to my node red?

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## [Sum 2 nodes in a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sum-2-nodes-in-a-function/76648)

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**Author:** [@kroonp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kroonp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 07:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sum-2-nodes-in-a-function/76648 "2023-03-18T07:44:29Z")

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hello all, I have tried in different ways to add 2 numbers in a function. I can not do it. I also have very little experience with functions in Nodende. Who wants to help me get this done. Thankx, Peter \[{"id":"960…

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## [Global context doesn't seem to be parsed correctly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-context-doesnt-seem-to-be-parsed-correctly/76680)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 01:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-context-doesnt-seem-to-be-parsed-correctly/76680 "2023-03-18T01:34:00Z")

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(Today is not my day.) I don't understand what is going on here. Sorry again I fear pictures will say more than words. And with my luck today words are not my friends. How can 20000 become ACTIVE?

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## [Dashboads, backgrounds and pictures. Confused](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboads-backgrounds-and-pictures-confused/76678)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2023 01:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboads-backgrounds-and-pictures-confused/76678 "2023-03-18T01:22:56Z")

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Although I have touched on this before: it was a LONG TIME AGO and NR has since changed a lot in how things are done - I believe. The story: I have a few machines. They share similar pages and I would like each page …

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## [Open a settings-menu on a table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-a-settings-menu-on-a-table/76677)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 23:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-a-settings-menu-on-a-table/76677 "2023-03-17T23:56:15Z")

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Hello, I am planing to have a table where i monitor many devices (temperature-modules). for example: Since i want to make settings changes for each device individually, i am now a bit confused how to realize this. …

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## [Prefill time in form](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/prefill-time-in-form/76668)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 22:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/prefill-time-in-form/76668 "2023-03-17T22:10:04Z")

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Hello. I have a simple form with time. When i enter my time, lets say 04:15 i get the following: 1970-01-01T03:15:00.000Z My research here revealed that this is normal and is the unix time. There are ways to format th…

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## [Remote Red dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-red-dashboard/76656)

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**Author:** [@zied](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zied)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 19:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-red-dashboard/76656 "2023-03-17T19:11:36Z")

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i ve installed the remote node red and after following all the steps it displays configuration incompleted i have to remind you i want to display my dashboard on a https website. thank you for your help

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## [Support of Bluetooth Mesh devices?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-of-bluetooth-mesh-devices/76671)

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**Author:** [@NR\_on\_docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NR_on_docker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 18:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-of-bluetooth-mesh-devices/76671 "2023-03-17T18:48:02Z")

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Dear community, I am currently trying to control a bluetooth mesh light dimmer with a ESP32. Everyday I get closer... :wink: If ever some work is currently made to provide with nodes to control bluetooth mesh devices, …

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## [Cluster\_Node\_Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cluster-node-red/76658)

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**Author:** [@ziedbad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ziedbad)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 18:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cluster-node-red/76658 "2023-03-17T18:18:06Z")

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Hello everyone , this is my first post I am currently working on a project that requires me to publish a stream of data through MQTT nodes and log them in a CSV file. This is currently the primary objective of the proje…

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## [Software design tools](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/software-design-tools/76445)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/software-design-tools/76445 "2023-03-17T15:33:58Z")

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It has been about 20 years since I wrote programs of any real complexity, but I have taken on a couple of projects that are headed in that direction. Now, I feel like a fossil resorting to flowcharts and lots of pseudoco…

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## [Energy usage monitoring with Sonoff S31](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/energy-usage-monitoring-with-sonoff-s31/76667)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 15:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/energy-usage-monitoring-with-sonoff-s31/76667 "2023-03-17T15:24:09Z")

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Hey All, I got my first Sonoff smart plug S31 a few days ago. The primary reason I got it was to monitor energy use, frankly I wish that's all it did. Anyway I've got it on my network and I'm getting data to my dashbo…

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## [Vuerouter not loading views](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vuerouter-not-loading-views/76665)

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**Author:** [@nerevar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nerevar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 15:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vuerouter-not-loading-views/76665 "2023-03-17T15:22:41Z")

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Hi, I am strugling a couple of days with this I want to make an vueJS dashboard in uibuilder, but using http-vue-loader to skip the build step. I see routes changing but I cant get the content to load. w…

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## [Access Flows based on authentication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-flows-based-on-authentication/76669)

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**Author:** [@spady7](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/spady7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-flows-based-on-authentication/76669 "2023-03-17T14:27:47Z")

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Hi, I've tried different ways to restrict access to only some flows, based on users. I tried enabling the "projects" and configured as follows: adminAuth: { type: "credentials", users: \[{ …

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## [Monaco editor obscures code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-editor-obscures-code/76660)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 14:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-editor-obscures-code/76660 "2023-03-17T14:09:05Z")

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Is it my imagination or has the monaco editor become more eager than ever to cover up the code I'm trying to edit? I quite like the simple explanation "Cannot find name 'flo' " in the smaller popover, but what is val…

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## [Pb with SQL and special characters (like ')](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pb-with-sql-and-special-characters-like/76645)

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**Author:** [@Lafayette](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lafayette)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pb-with-sql-and-special-characters-like/76645 "2023-03-17T13:56:18Z")

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Hi, I have a problem with sql injections in my postgresql database; Here is the request which works most of the time : INSERT INTO tdb (tweet, author, date, url, tags) VALUES ('{{{msg.txttweet}}}','{{msg.tweet.user.sc…

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## [Dialog window and refresh after clicking submit](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dialog-window-and-refresh-after-clicking-submit/76591)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2023 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dialog-window-and-refresh-after-clicking-submit/76591 "2023-03-17T13:53:21Z")

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Hello! I try to create a form, when i click on submitm, a popup appears. After clicking on OK on the popup the current page should refresh. The reason why i want to refresh is, because i pre(re)fill my form with my stor…

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