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## [How write multi data with i2c](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-write-multi-data-with-i2c/73970)

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**Author:** [@namexx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/namexx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 15:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-write-multi-data-with-i2c/73970 "2023-01-20T15:04:51Z")

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Hi guys! I’m using this node “node-red-contrib-i2c“ But I need write multiples bytes and this node only allow write 1 byte. The message what need send is the next: I Start|Address Write| data byte 0| data byte 1|… |st…

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## [Custom Context Store Module for IBM Cloudant DB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-context-store-module-for-ibm-cloudant-db/73946)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-context-store-module-for-ibm-cloudant-db/73946 "2023-01-20T14:32:34Z")

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Node-red supports the creation of a custom Context Store. I am interested in having/developing a custom context store using a Cloudant DB instance provisioned by IBM Cloud. Note that the idea is also that the node-red …

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## [Node-red-contrib-buffer-parser failed to install](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-buffer-parser-failed-to-install/73959)

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**Author:** [@ahmedt04](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ahmedt04)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 14:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-buffer-parser-failed-to-install/73959 "2023-01-20T14:03:26Z")

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Hello. i am having a problem when i try to install node-red-contrib-buffer-parser it gives me installation failed, and I don't understand why, can someone help me. thank you.

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## [Filter CSV file read stream for specific number, get belonging text](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-csv-file-read-stream-for-specific-number-get-belonging-text/73969)

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**Author:** [@markrickenbacher](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markrickenbacher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 14:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-csv-file-read-stream-for-specific-number-get-belonging-text/73969 "2023-01-20T14:02:06Z")

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Im using node red v3.02 I'm reading a cvs file with the cvs node and get the following messages out: As you can see I have several ID's (ErrorCodes) and a corresponding text (ErrorText). I have another Node sending …

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## [UTC to IST time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/utc-to-ist-time/73948)

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**Author:** [@Jhankhana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jhankhana)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/utc-to-ist-time/73948 "2023-01-20T14:01:54Z")

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I want to display Current time according to IST. I have done plus 5 in hours and 30 in min. but It's not the solution as it will do +5 when time is 23 also and +30 when min is already 60. Pleas guide me with this. I am…

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## [Animation - Not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/animation-not-working/72875)

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**Author:** [@Talkatoo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Talkatoo)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 13:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/animation-not-working/72875 "2023-01-20T13:50:21Z")

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Hi Node-Red, I am new to Node-Red and I am working on creating a dashboard to control the hydraulic system. I created an animation for a hydraulic cylinder and it works perfectly when it is placed in a stand alone svg …

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## [How can I compile and upload a .ino sketch file with Node-RED on a Raspberry PI to an Arduino](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-compile-and-upload-a-ino-sketch-file-with-node-red-on-a-raspberry-pi-to-an-arduino/73962)

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**Author:** [@hansb001](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hansb001)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 13:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-compile-and-upload-a-ino-sketch-file-with-node-red-on-a-raspberry-pi-to-an-arduino/73962 "2023-01-20T13:38:08Z")

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Hi I saw this topic a few times passing by, but they are rather old and had not really a clear answer. So I am asking again and have some additions. I have an Arduino controlling a simple robot (4 servo's) connect with a…

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## [Fetch Backend Data in Foreground](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fetch-backend-data-in-foreground/73955)

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**Author:** [@Flachmann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Flachmann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 13:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fetch-backend-data-in-foreground/73955 "2023-01-20T13:15:29Z")

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Hi, I like to fetch an environment variable in oneditsave() and wonder if this is possible. I think that the problem is, that we're on the browser, but need to get data from the NR-flow. Something like: //... oneditsa…

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## [Wish for new Nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wish-for-new-nodes/73858)

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**Author:** [@Syr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Syr)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 12:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wish-for-new-nodes/73858 "2023-01-20T12:54:00Z")

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Hey guys. Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone here to help on this project. I tried to build the very same multiple times and failed, now I found this project and I LOVE IT! Unfortunately, I am not into JS-Programming,…

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## [Temp from amazon echo (not dot)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temp-from-amazon-echo-not-dot/73885)

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**Author:** [@Geniom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Geniom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temp-from-amazon-echo-not-dot/73885 "2023-01-20T11:51:23Z")

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Hi, i want read temperature from my amazon echo. I have echo (not dot) with internal temp sensor. I want read this temp without other external sensor. Is possible? Any help? Thanks to all

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## [Having a problem with getting a http endpoint to work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/having-a-problem-with-getting-a-http-endpoint-to-work/73949)

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**Author:** [@gadget](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gadget)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 11:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/having-a-problem-with-getting-a-http-endpoint-to-work/73949 "2023-01-20T11:07:59Z")

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I created a http endpoint using the http in node (GET) with the url endpoint "/test". This works fine when accessed from a browser and returns the correct response via the http response node. (all this basically from the…

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## [Create a Report from MYSQL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-report-from-mysql/73622)

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**Author:** [@Shadow20X6](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shadow20X6)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 09:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-report-from-mysql/73622 "2023-01-20T09:34:52Z")

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Hello all. I have a test MYSQL server that I use Node Red to Format CSVs I generate from my programs before it uploads to the database. I'm interested in a method of generating PDF Reports partially based on this data. …

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## [Making duplicates of UI groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-duplicates-of-ui-groups/73941)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 09:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-duplicates-of-ui-groups/73941 "2023-01-20T09:08:03Z")

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(Well, more on the editing side.) Say I have a group of GUI nodes and want to make copies of it. Can I do that at the group level rather than at the node level where I have to then open each new GUI node and move it to…

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## [MySQL node, how to capitalize (only) the first letter of value when inserting?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-node-how-to-capitalize-only-the-first-letter-of-value-when-inserting/73942)

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**Author:** [@network\_potato](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/network_potato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-node-how-to-capitalize-only-the-first-letter-of-value-when-inserting/73942 "2023-01-20T08:59:20Z")

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I am using node-red-node-mysql to insert a row into a table in a database. The function looks like this and works perfectly: msg.payload = \[msg.customerNumber, msg.orderNumber, msg.orderDate, msg.firstName\] msg.topic …

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## [How to use ngx-json-viewer on ui template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-ngx-json-viewer-on-ui-template-node/73911)

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**Author:** [@blackhawk263](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/blackhawk263)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 09:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-ngx-json-viewer-on-ui-template-node/73911 "2023-01-20T09:04:15Z")

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Hello I'm looking for a way to display a json object as a collapsible element with the ui-template node. I found this module which pretty much does what I need. But I couldn't figure out how to integrate it into my no…

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## [OAuth2 implementation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/oauth2-implementation/1462)

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**Author:** [@redjellyuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/redjellyuk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 08:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/oauth2-implementation/1462 "2023-01-20T08:49:28Z")

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Hi All, I have a project which requires Node-Red to authenticate with a OAuth2 protected API. I have looked all over to find a flow which has already been built to do the initial communication with the API, but I can no…

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## [Ld-linux-x86-64.so missing on docker container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ld-linux-x86-64-so-missing-on-docker-container/73944)

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**Author:** [@ouinouin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ouinouin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ld-linux-x86-64-so-missing-on-docker-container/73944 "2023-01-20T08:22:32Z")

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Hi, i begun to use the profiler node-red-contrib-v8-cpu-profiler it works well on direct hardware, but while trying to use it on a docker container i get errors about ld-linux-x86-64.so missing. whille looking through…

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## [CEC Contrib setup for Windows?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cec-contrib-setup-for-windows/73938)

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**Author:** [@Shadow20X6](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shadow20X6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2023 01:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cec-contrib-setup-for-windows/73938 "2023-01-20T01:59:24Z")

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I'm trying to use this Node Palette on a Windows Pocket PC Instance: I have the CEC Adapter installed. I've gotten a few test messages sent with the built in tools. But I'm stuck on figuring out how Node Red can acce…

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## [Default text input reads from mysql db](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-text-input-reads-from-mysql-db/73883)

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**Author:** [@Robby](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 21:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-text-input-reads-from-mysql-db/73883 "2023-01-19T21:22:29Z")

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Hi Guys - This is my 1st question and 1st day on this forum. Any help you can provide would be appreciated. I have a simple db table setup on my raspberry pi that currently only stores IP addresses for a main device an…

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## [RequestError: EPROTO wrong signature type:ssl/t1\_lib.c](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/requesterror-eproto-wrong-signature-type-ssl-t1-lib-c/73863)

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**Author:** [@Dries](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dries)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 20:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/requesterror-eproto-wrong-signature-type-ssl-t1-lib-c/73863 "2023-01-19T20:20:14Z")

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Hi, I tried to set up my first HTTP Request Node. The assignment is (or should be) rather simple. It should GET this URL. https://klanten.bizzsms.nl/api/send?username=SOMEUSER&code=TEST&text=TESTNODERED&phonenumbers=0…

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## [Exec command using function node in NodeRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-command-using-function-node-in-nodered/73612)

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**Author:** [@Jayeshpitale1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jayeshpitale1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 19:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-command-using-function-node-in-nodered/73612 "2023-01-19T19:16:33Z")

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hi there, var exec = childProcess.exec; var cmd = 'rtd 0 read 1'; var cmd1 = 'rtd 0 read 2'; var cmd2 = 'rtd 0 read 3'; var cmd3 = 'rtd 0 read 4'; var cmd4 = 'rtd 0 read 5'; var cmd5 = 'rtd 0 read 6'; var cmd6 = 'rtd 0 …

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## [Can't move objects and adding spacer nodes out of nowhere](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-move-objects-and-adding-spacer-nodes-out-of-nowhere/73920)

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**Author:** [@deividzandeli](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deividzandeli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 16:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-move-objects-and-adding-spacer-nodes-out-of-nowhere/73920 "2023-01-19T16:50:35Z")

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Hi guys, unfortunally I have the same problem posted here: https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-move-objects-in-layout-editor/ Aside that, spacer nodes are added all the time (which is painfully to delete since no short…

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## [Should I have big change in my created node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-i-have-big-change-in-my-created-node/73926)

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**Author:** [@studiobox](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/studiobox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 16:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-i-have-big-change-in-my-created-node/73926 "2023-01-19T16:33:37Z")

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Hi, I have new idea for my created node. But it maybe have many change, such as separate a node to new created node package. Moreover, it maybe seprate some input in a created node, to new a created node. So, it maybe …

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## [Node-red python function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-python-function/73924)

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**Author:** [@superlogan72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/superlogan72)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 16:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-python-function/73924 "2023-01-19T16:12:35Z")

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Hello I have a problem but i'm unable to find the solution. Using the python function i do from pigpio\_encoder.rotary import Rotary But i get the error : no module named pigpio\_encoder, I have this module if i impor…

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## [How to get BigTimer to only send payload on time conditions and not on toggle auto/stop?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-bigtimer-to-only-send-payload-on-time-conditions-and-not-on-toggle-auto-stop/73833)

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**Author:** [@johnbull](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/johnbull)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 15:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-bigtimer-to-only-send-payload-on-time-conditions-and-not-on-toggle-auto-stop/73833 "2023-01-19T15:00:56Z")

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Hi, New to both HA an Node-Red and trying to migrate from another controller. I try to create a flow that turned out to be too complicated for a new starter...or at least there is one thing that ruin my whole idea. My…

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## [Is a flows\_cred.json created on one node-RED instance valid for a different node-RED instance too?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-a-flows-cred-json-created-on-one-node-red-instance-valid-for-a-different-node-red-instance-too/73918)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 14:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-a-flows-cred-json-created-on-one-node-red-instance-valid-for-a-different-node-red-instance-too/73918 "2023-01-19T14:57:33Z")

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I have some node-RED flow that I create via a Docker container, e.g., node-red-instance-1. Now I can copy the respective flows.json and flows\_cred.json file from node-red-instance-1's volume mount and I wish to spin up a…

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## [How to always use the last item in an array?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-always-use-the-last-item-in-an-array/73553)

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**Author:** [@network\_potato](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/network_potato)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 14:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-always-use-the-last-item-in-an-array/73553 "2023-01-19T14:25:44Z")

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I have a switch node where I check a value. Feeding into this switch node is an array. Sometimes the array consists of 1 item, sometimes 2, sometimes 3, etc. How can I make the switch node always check the last item in…

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## [Writing to network stream](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/writing-to-network-stream/73913)

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**Author:** [@bruceb85](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bruceb85)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/writing-to-network-stream/73913 "2023-01-19T14:23:48Z")

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When using the tcp nodes, does node red convert ascii text to bytes before writing them to the stream? Or do I need to convert the string to a byte buffer before sending the payload ?

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## [Right-click show/hide labels](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/right-click-show-hide-labels/73902)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 13:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/right-click-show-hide-labels/73902 "2023-01-19T13:37:21Z")

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As subject, would it be possible to add show/hide labels directly available under right-click ? I understand that I can use shortcuts and the action list, but I use these actions often, together with grouping.

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## [Need help with read multi msg of capteurs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-read-multi-msg-of-capteurs/73905)

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**Author:** [@issambfs1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/issambfs1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 12:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-read-multi-msg-of-capteurs/73905 "2023-01-19T12:32:51Z")

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when i read data from one capteur i get data but when i plugin multi to request i get code only of one of them {i m working with io-link ifm profinet } and thanks \[ { "id": "555b4dbf57792b4b", "…

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