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## [How to extract exact data from payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-exact-data-from-payload/75659)

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**Author:** [@demokedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/demokedes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 22:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-exact-data-from-payload/75659 "2023-02-24T22:08:51Z")

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Dear all, I am getting GPS coordinated as a string. Please take a look at bellow screen. How can I get each value separately. Can I "call" latitude and longitude desperately? I tried with "payload.payload.value\[0\]", b…

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## [Google calendar overview in dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-calendar-overview-in-dashboard/74394)

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**Author:** [@Tobi26](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tobi26)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 20:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-calendar-overview-in-dashboard/74394 "2023-02-24T20:34:15Z")

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Hi everybody, first of all sorry for my english, I try my best... Is there any easy way to get an calender overview integrated in dashboard like the overview in Android (see the attached picture). regards

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## [🎉 Node-RED 3.1.0-beta.1 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-3-1-0-beta-1-released/74644)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 19:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-3-1-0-beta-1-released/74644 "2023-02-24T19:38:39Z")

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:tada: Surprise! The first beta release of Node-RED 3.1 is now available. This is a long overdue release, but here it is at last. Node-RED 3.x requires at least Node 14.x, but that reaches end-of-life in a couple month…

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## [Dropdown automatically expanded](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-automatically-expanded/75695)

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**Author:** [@zapicoj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zapicoj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-automatically-expanded/75695 "2023-02-24T16:22:04Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know a way to automatically expand the list after populating it in a dropdown node ?(no need to do the first click to display the list content). Or maybe there is a way to simulate the first click on it. …

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## [Uibuilder v6.1 dev progress #7 - Final functional updates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-1-dev-progress-7-final-functional-updates/75523)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 17:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-1-dev-progress-7-final-functional-updates/75523 "2023-02-24T17:51:00Z")

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Yes, here it is - the final code push for functional changes! Assuming no bugs found, just need some regression testing, check the templates, update all of the examples. And hopefully some more documentation tweaks. Th…

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## [Pointer please - How to If Then](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pointer-please-how-to-if-then/75700)

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**Author:** [@Busta999](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Busta999)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 18:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pointer-please-how-to-if-then/75700 "2023-02-24T18:07:12Z")

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I am new to Node Red. I am loving it but still banging my head against a wall - really nice when I finally get it through my thick head :slight\_smile: A quick question please. I am trying to create flow that Every 30…

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## [Pin code dialog only 1 browser possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pin-code-dialog-only-1-browser-possible/75690)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 17:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pin-code-dialog-only-1-browser-possible/75690 "2023-02-24T17:04:55Z")

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I have a pin code pop up dialog in a template node, that works great for me. The only problem is, it pops up at all connected browsers. Is it possible to let it show only at the browser it is called from? \[{"id":"922b…

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## [How do you use object or index key in a function?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-you-use-object-or-index-key-in-a-function/75692)

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**Author:** [@JohnnyPicnic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JohnnyPicnic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-you-use-object-or-index-key-in-a-function/75692 "2023-02-24T16:56:32Z")

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I would like to add the object key for an array to the end of a value in the array. The reason being the "value" is the same for each array and I need to make it unique. Maybe there is a better way than using the objec…

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## [Send to mqtt a json only if certain condition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-to-mqtt-a-json-only-if-certain-condition/75655)

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**Author:** [@03397](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/03397)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-to-mqtt-a-json-only-if-certain-condition/75655 "2023-02-24T16:56:14Z")

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I have the following json that is exported from a function. "{"HeatingUpstairs":{"RSSI":-57,"LQI":49,"Battery":2650,"State":1,"Flags":1,"Measured":21.12,"Required":21.50}}" I want the following to be sent to an mqtt on…

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## [The same condition does different things](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-same-condition-does-different-things/75675)

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**Author:** [@Acii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Acii)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-same-condition-does-different-things/75675 "2023-02-24T14:32:58Z")

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I made a simple flow, it contains a node function that sets 2 variables to a certain numerical value, then the node function compares the numerical values of the two variables and sets one variable to a certain strin…

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## [Sequence Check of Booleans](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sequence-check-of-booleans/75688)

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**Author:** [@jakobgabriel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jakobgabriel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 14:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sequence-check-of-booleans/75688 "2023-02-24T14:07:01Z")

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Hello all, i would need some help on a function to create a sequence check of multiple incomming booleans after each other: e.g.: I have 3 booleans that are incomming one after each other: first message : msg.payload…

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## [Edit change node using form](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/edit-change-node-using-form/75663)

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**Author:** [@tgottie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tgottie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 13:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/edit-change-node-using-form/75663 "2023-02-24T13:47:47Z")

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So what in wanting to do is add rules into a change node by using dashboard forms, is there anyways to do this? Some way to send a payload that will add a rule into the change node?

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## [Can't connect my node-red with mqtt broker (mosquitto) on pi4](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-connect-my-node-red-with-mqtt-broker-mosquitto-on-pi4/75683)

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**Author:** [@ZEus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ZEus)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 13:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-connect-my-node-red-with-mqtt-broker-mosquitto-on-pi4/75683 "2023-02-24T13:47:37Z")

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hello everyone i can't connect my node\_red with mosquitto broker that i created in pi moreover i can't connect with mqtt explorer on the server anyone have any idea ???

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## [Reconnecting RPI on WLAN without rebooting in order to get 5Ghz](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reconnecting-rpi-on-wlan-without-rebooting-in-order-to-get-5ghz/75677)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reconnecting-rpi-on-wlan-without-rebooting-in-order-to-get-5ghz/75677 "2023-02-24T12:30:03Z")

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I have 14 RPIs connected to my Router (Fritzbox 6591). 12 of them can connect with 5 GHz. But when I have a power loss or a reboot of my router, they all reconnect with 2.4 GHz after rebooting. A second reboot of the RP…

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## [Node Red Docker container crashing after configuring particle node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-docker-container-crashing-after-configuring-particle-node/75678)

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**Author:** [@anto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/anto)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-docker-container-crashing-after-configuring-particle-node/75678 "2023-02-24T12:17:31Z")

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Hi, I am trying to set up particle node in my flow and every time I configure the particle node with clientid and client secret my nodered container crashes with the following error. 24 Feb 10:13:39 - \[warn\] Encrypted …

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## [Ui template monaco editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-monaco-editor/75666)

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**Author:** [@nileio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nileio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-monaco-editor/75666 "2023-02-24T12:03:43Z")

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Hi All, I am facing an issue with UI template where monaco editor does not format the code properly leading to linting problems and broke my code. this is happening in version 3.3.1 I originally thought it is a global …

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## [How to simplify boolean expression](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-simplify-boolean-expression/75670)

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**Author:** [@kjbambe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kjbambe)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-simplify-boolean-expression/75670 "2023-02-24T11:56:35Z")

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Hello there, is there a way to simplify this boolean expression? When I try $boolean(payload.errorCode=200) it always return false. I think because it is empty. And in the future i can have 5 or 10 elements, is it a way…

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## [Which awnings with remote control option should I buy?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-awnings-with-remote-control-option-should-i-buy/75681)

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**Author:** [@Olaa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Olaa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 11:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-awnings-with-remote-control-option-should-i-buy/75681 "2023-02-24T11:25:39Z")

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Will replace our old awnings. The new ones will be motor-driven. Here in Sweden, who sells awnings that can be controlled via Node Red, Arduino, etc.? Brand?

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## [How to draw a line chart from a msg with multi topics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-draw-a-line-chart-from-a-msg-with-multi-topics/75665)

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**Author:** [@fritserasmus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fritserasmus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 09:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-draw-a-line-chart-from-a-msg-with-multi-topics/75665 "2023-02-24T09:06:33Z")

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Here is my complete message debug payload results: solarmd/energy/outputEnergy/bank1 : msg.payload : Object object sniu: false serialNumber: null deviceID: null lastUpdate: 1677215035885 voltageV: 53.284 currentA: 16.17…

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## [Integer from a payload with the function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/integer-from-a-payload-with-the-function-node/75671)

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**Author:** [@HaVi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HaVi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 08:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/integer-from-a-payload-with-the-function-node/75671 "2023-02-24T08:49:50Z")

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NR receives a payload from a Seeed node that contains the light intensity in lux (image). The path of the decoded luminosity payload is: payload.uplink\_message.decoded\_payload.messages\[0\].measurementValue With a functi…

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## [Openweather node question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openweather-node-question/75668)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 08:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openweather-node-question/75668 "2023-02-24T08:34:44Z")

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Existing Daily I ask openweather for a weather report and if there is no rain, it does something. All is good - to a point. Problem Say it starts raining at mid-night and rains until 10:00 then stops. Mid-day comes an…

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## [Group management issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/group-management-issues/75571)

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**Author:** [@rmwiseman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rmwiseman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 07:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/group-management-issues/75571 "2023-02-24T07:24:19Z")

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I have noticed that there are some things I need to be able to do with groups, but can't. I've created a flow to demonstrate the issues I've noticed, which are partly to do with nested groups and partly to do with addin…

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## [Option for auto install specific pallate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/option-for-auto-install-specific-pallate/75664)

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**Author:** [@sdrshnptl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sdrshnptl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 07:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/option-for-auto-install-specific-pallate/75664 "2023-02-24T07:23:53Z")

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Hello All, Is there option to load set of pallate while installing or launching instance on node red. This way don't need to manually install individual and save time for repetition.

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## [Graphics not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/graphics-not-working/75499)

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**Author:** [@sahsha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sahsha)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 07:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/graphics-not-working/75499 "2023-02-24T07:17:24Z")

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I have one instance running on Mint OS but have started showing problem with graphics. like inject node is inoperable, debug messages not showing, node.status() doesn't show on function nodes and other nodes. but whe…

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## [Extend the right sidebar plugin concept to all sides](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extend-the-right-sidebar-plugin-concept-to-all-sides/75667)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 06:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extend-the-right-sidebar-plugin-concept-to-all-sides/75667 "2023-02-24T06:45:27Z")

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Hi folks, Currently developers can create rather easily plugins in Node-RED, for example to create a right sidebar. However this has some limitations for me: Sometimes I don't need the palette on the left, but I woul…

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## [DIsplay UNIX time from a node in yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm format on a Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-unix-time-from-a-node-in-yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-format-on-a-dashboard/75619)

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**Author:** [@fritserasmus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fritserasmus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 05:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-unix-time-from-a-node-in-yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-format-on-a-dashboard/75619 "2023-02-24T05:49:10Z")

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I am receiving a date from openeathermap in Unix format and I would like to display the date in a dashboard in the yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm format. What I did: Set up a timestamp inject node to trigger the read: I use an e…

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## [Npm install local-directory no longer makes symbolic links](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-install-local-directory-no-longer-makes-symbolic-links/75615)

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**Author:** [@chris.willing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chris.willing)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 03:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-install-local-directory-no-longer-makes-symbolic-links/75615 "2023-02-24T03:38:59Z")

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For a long time I've been running npm install some-local-directory from ~/.node-red, which creates a symbolic link to some-local-directory where I'm doing my node development. With npm 9.4.0 (companion to nodejs 19.6.1) …

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## [FTP Node not getting the file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ftp-node-not-getting-the-file/75398)

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**Author:** [@droidblast](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/droidblast)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2023 00:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ftp-node-not-getting-the-file/75398 "2023-02-24T00:01:11Z")

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Trying to grab the latest image(jpg) from a FTP server and cant quite get the flow to work. Can list and sort by date/time and find the image but get this error. Any advice on what I am missing here? msg : error "Error:…

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## [Solecast for Influx](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solecast-for-influx/75636)

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**Author:** [@Becker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Becker)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [23 February 2023 22:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solecast-for-influx/75636 "2023-02-23T22:26:30Z")

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Hi, I copyed a flow from an other user, to write solecast data (future) into influxdb: \[ { "id": "de74762b.088578", "type": "split", "z": "a85445c69706ecc9", "name": "", "splt…

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## [Moes BHT-002 Thermostat - Zigbee - Unable control via Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moes-bht-002-thermostat-zigbee-unable-control-via-node-red/75646)

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**Author:** [@dazza9075](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dazza9075)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [23 February 2023 21:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moes-bht-002-thermostat-zigbee-unable-control-via-node-red/75646 "2023-02-23T21:51:02Z")

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Hi all, forgive me for my bumbling but i am at a loss what to do next I have installed and connected the following thermostat I am able to control the Thermostat via Z2M and HA. Node-RED / MQTT explorer pickes up the…

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