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## [Home made clip on energy meter/monitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-made-clip-on-energy-meter-monitor/73409)

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**Author:** [@Surefire01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Surefire01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2023 09:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-made-clip-on-energy-meter-monitor/73409 "2023-01-11T09:14:00Z")

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Has any one here had any experience of making their own CT type energy monitor. I was thinking along the lines of a Sonoff device (maybe a TH16) with a clamp type CT that can be repurposed/reprogrammed with Tasmota and t…

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## [UIbuilder showing 0.0.0.0:1880](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-showing-0-0-0-0-1880/73506)

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**Author:** [@ralbright-wa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ralbright-wa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2023 09:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-showing-0-0-0-0-1880/73506 "2023-01-11T09:06:41Z")

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Welcome to Node-RED =================== 10 Jan 18:46:47 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v3.0.0 10 Jan 18:46:47 - \[info\] Node.js version: v16.19.0 10 Jan 18:46:47 - \[info\] Linux 5.15.0-57-generic x64 LE 10 Jan 18:46:47 - \[i…

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## [Daemon.log increasing constantly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daemon-log-increasing-constantly/73474)

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**Author:** [@megamarco83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/megamarco83)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2023 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daemon-log-increasing-constantly/73474 "2023-01-11T08:59:09Z")

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hello, i have nodered 2.1.4 installed on my RPI 3 (buster) and i'm using google home contrib: i see my daemon.log populated like below: Jan 10 11:56:41 raspberrypi Node-RED\[317\]: #033\[0mPOST /smarthome #033\[32m200#03…

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## [Ui template toggle switches](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-toggle-switches/71580)

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**Author:** [@interscope101](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/interscope101)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2022 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-toggle-switches/71580 "2022-12-17T10:46:57Z")

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Is there an example of ui template toggle switch implementation - true/false toggle button (not radio) with css color change to indicate state? Thanks.

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## [Nodered resets if trying to use Modbus RTU](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-resets-if-trying-to-use-modbus-rtu/73492)

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**Author:** [@PakkoB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PakkoB)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 21:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-resets-if-trying-to-use-modbus-rtu/73492 "2023-01-10T21:56:53Z")

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I´m breaking my head against a wall with this problem. The flows attached have been working for more than a year using RTU server. Suddenly, last december, RTU stopped working. Thinking it was a hardware problem, I bega…

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## [Rerun the flows after a power outage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rerun-the-flows-after-a-power-outage/73470)

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**Author:** [@agassparkle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/agassparkle)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rerun-the-flows-after-a-power-outage/73470 "2023-01-10T21:11:12Z")

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Hello, This is an example i have, after the power outage if the light was on due to the time of the day is it possible to rerun the flows ? thanks in advance \[{"id":"f5d1dd1f18c12d12","type":"tab","label":"Flow 5","d…

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## [How to copy pairs of values from json into to the SQL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-copy-pairs-of-values-from-json-into-to-the-sql/73464)

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**Author:** [@demokedes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/demokedes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-copy-pairs-of-values-from-json-into-to-the-sql/73464 "2023-01-10T21:25:38Z")

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Dear all, With the help of Garmin API I successfully get my Hear rate data into the json file. In JSON file there are pairs of values: EPOCH date/time along with heart rate. My idea is to import this pairs into the SQL. …

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## [Node Red service masked?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-service-masked/73498)

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**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 20:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-service-masked/73498 "2023-01-10T20:03:29Z")

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I installed node red on Pi 3B latest, current Pi OS 11 64 bit lite, no desktop. $ bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/linux-installers/master/deb/update-nodejs-and-nodered) I then just wanted to …

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## [Node-red on iot2050 not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-iot2050-not-working/73476)

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**Author:** [@vu.vo\_dtt.tt.18](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vu.vo_dtt.tt.18)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 20:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-on-iot2050-not-working/73476 "2023-01-10T20:02:05Z")

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Hi, I am working on a student project involve using iot2050 and Node-red to poll data. So I connected my laptop to the iot2050 with an ethernet cable.I try to poll some number from a slave simulation program ( Modbus S…

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## [How to transfer images from a dahua ANPR ip camera to node-red with FTP?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-transfer-images-from-a-dahua-anpr-ip-camera-to-node-red-with-ftp/73496)

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**Author:** [@Alvarum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Alvarum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 19:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-transfer-images-from-a-dahua-anpr-ip-camera-to-node-red-with-ftp/73496 "2023-01-10T19:10:26Z")

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Hello! I'm new to node-red and was trying to figure out myself how to solve this, but there isn't much documentation on it. I have a Dahua ANPR ip camera, it has the option to transfer images of the car's plates with F…

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## [Working with arrays](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/working-with-arrays/73487)

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**Author:** [@IngoKnito](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IngoKnito)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/working-with-arrays/73487 "2023-01-10T19:05:25Z")

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Possible Noob-question :slight\_smile: - yes i have seached in the docu and have found not an answer. I create a msg with: var num = msg.payload; msg.payload = \[{ "Test": parseFloat(num) }\]; return msg; Now i want to r…

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## [Modbus-getter working but flex-getter not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-getter-working-but-flex-getter-not-working/73485)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 17:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-getter-working-but-flex-getter-not-working/73485 "2023-01-10T17:33:31Z")

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I am trying to rebuild a project that I have that;s running correctly on a second rpi 3b+ The underlying software on both boards are the same as far as I know. Here some data: I managed to use modbus-flex-connection…

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## [Call Link from Node-RED editor (Ctrl + Shift + D)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-link-from-node-red-editor-ctrl-shift-d/73388)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-link-from-node-red-editor-ctrl-shift-d/73388 "2023-01-10T16:44:07Z")

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I really like the Ctrl + Shift + D shortcut to open the dashboard. Would be nice if this could be customized with a specific Link :slightly\_smiling\_face:

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## [structuredClone() not supported in Function nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/structuredclone-not-supported-in-function-nodes/73425)

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**Author:** [@omrid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/omrid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 16:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/structuredclone-not-supported-in-function-nodes/73425 "2023-01-10T16:27:12Z")

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Hi, I tried to use structuredClone() for deep-copy of objects within Function nodes, but get a runtime error: Does anyone have a clue? This method works well in my developed custom nodes and seems cleaner than the JS…

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## [Button home kit node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-home-kit-node-red/73478)

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**Author:** [@orelio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/orelio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/button-home-kit-node-red/73478 "2023-01-10T15:34:49Z")

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hey heb een vraagje ken niets van programmeren maar had graag een tegeldrukknop dashboard ui gehad zoals in homekit voor verlichting aan uit een drukknop aan uit een drukknop aan uit met dimmer functie knop rolluik op…

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## [Node-RED IBM i intro](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-ibm-i-intro/73455)

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**Author:** [@FormaServe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FormaServe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-ibm-i-intro/73455 "2023-01-10T15:15:31Z")

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First post here! If you have any interest with Node-RED on IBM i (aka AS400 iSeries i5) take a look at a couple of my latest articles & video. PowerWire articles https://powerwire.eu/node-red-ibm-i/ https://powerwire…

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## [How to push data to csv and excel?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-push-data-to-csv-and-excel/73447)

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**Author:** [@kelvin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kelvin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-push-data-to-csv-and-excel/73447 "2023-01-10T14:49:48Z")

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Hi, May i know how to push the data through the csv file to Excel file or just push data to Excel? \[{"id":"67e160d143a67534","type":"tab","label":"Flow 11","disabled":false,"info":"","env":\[\]},{"id":"9d4b3531.391338","…

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## [Error with 'node-red-contrib-salesforce'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-with-node-red-contrib-salesforce/73466)

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**Author:** [@inniss](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/inniss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-with-node-red-contrib-salesforce/73466 "2023-01-10T14:16:56Z")

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Hi, I am using the Node 'node-red-contrib-salesforce and am having issues with the 'DML' node. I am creating a msg.payload that contains what I believe to be the correct formatted data, but the resultant nod gives the …

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## [Receive IPv6 UDP messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receive-ipv6-udp-messages/73420)

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**Author:** [@michaelAeOST](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michaelAeOST)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receive-ipv6-udp-messages/73420 "2023-01-10T13:33:41Z")

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I am trying to receive UDP messages via IPv6. My Node-RED is in a docker where I activated IPv6. I am able to receive UDP messages via IPv4 but not via IPv6. I tried following command for port forwarding without success…

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## [Node-red-contrib-oracledb-mod 0.6.3 - requestingNode.log is not a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-oracledb-mod-0-6-3-requestingnode-log-is-not-a-function/73452)

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**Author:** [@akhiljakka](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akhiljakka)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 13:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-oracledb-mod-0-6-3-requestingnode-log-is-not-a-function/73452 "2023-01-10T13:24:54Z")

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Hi, I am currently doing a project where I collect data from one Oracle database and post it into another oracle database, it works perfectly fine in normal conditions, but when my wifi disconnects and reconnects, I am …

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## [Set ID's in the input number and use it inside the template with buffer.from](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-ids-in-the-input-number-and-use-it-inside-the-template-with-buffer-from/73462)

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**Author:** [@Guudiin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Guudiin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 12:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-ids-in-the-input-number-and-use-it-inside-the-template-with-buffer-from/73462 "2023-01-10T12:43:44Z")

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Sorry for bad English. I'm trying to create a dashboard to command 60 ID's via TPC/IP. But I need help to set values ​​from 1 to 60, without having to keep changing the tamplate. Is there any way? Ex: msg.payload = B…

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## [SNMP get: RangeError: Read integer 3560610201 is outside the signed 32-bit range](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/snmp-get-rangeerror-read-integer-3560610201-is-outside-the-signed-32-bit-range/73459)

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**Author:** [@Sergii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sergii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/snmp-get-rangeerror-read-integer-3560610201-is-outside-the-signed-32-bit-range/73459 "2023-01-10T12:14:07Z")

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I use node-red-node-snmp 1.0.5 for reading SMART SSD. Parameter "Total\_LBAs\_Written" equals 12150544793, over time, it can increase by one more digit in the number. What are the ways to read the value?

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## [Looking for function that can use for my application](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-function-that-can-use-for-my-application/73392)

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**Author:** [@kelvin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kelvin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 08:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-function-that-can-use-for-my-application/73392 "2023-01-10T08:15:58Z")

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Hi, My application is using "OPCOM II" using analog input ( the product picture below) so the problem that i facing is got any function can hold for 10 sec after 10 sec the data come in 2 sec then turn to low for…

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## [New RPi camera has some extra functionality and bigger chip size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-rpi-camera-has-some-extra-functionality-and-bigger-chip-size/73442)

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**Author:** [@Bobo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bobo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 06:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-rpi-camera-has-some-extra-functionality-and-bigger-chip-size/73442 "2023-01-10T06:40:42Z")

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Looks very interesting.

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## [Error on opening node-red on cmd](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-on-opening-node-red-on-cmd/73394)

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**Author:** [@Vaibhavi27](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vaibhavi27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 05:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-on-opening-node-red-on-cmd/73394 "2023-01-10T05:23:20Z")

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Hello, Initially I was using node-red which work absolutely smooth. But since I have downloaded a pallate which has blocked me to go to node-red page. As I enter node-red command it gives me an local host address. Er…

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## [How to solve HTTP - Request error - ERR\_GOT\_REQUEST\_ERROR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-solve-http-request-error-err-got-request-error/73428)

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**Author:** [@cdacruz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cdacruz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 04:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-solve-http-request-error-err-got-request-error/73428 "2023-01-10T04:59:45Z")

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Hi everyone, I am facing a issue with a http simple request. Doing a request to external websites it works perfectly but doing the same request internally i got a RequestError: Bad response: 503, statusCode: "ERR\_GOT\_R…

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## [FlexDash- DateTime in Title Bar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-datetime-in-title-bar/73438)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 02:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-datetime-in-title-bar/73438 "2023-01-10T02:29:19Z")

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I have many Tabs in the FlexDash Dashboard, and in every tab it is required to show current date and time including seconds. DD-MM-YYYY HH:mm:ss format. i achieve the same by displaying using inject/datetime widget combo…

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## [Show/hide Dasboard ui side menu with groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-hide-dasboard-ui-side-menu-with-groups/9211)

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**Author:** [@Zbig](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zbig)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2023 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-hide-dasboard-ui-side-menu-with-groups/9211 "2023-01-09T20:01:55Z")

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Hi everyone. I can't set in dashboard setup to hide/show side menu in UI. I'm trying to do this by clicking 'Options' in Site setup, but there is nothing changing (click to show side menu). I've noticed that there is'n…

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## [Existing CRUD with MYSQL ? Same phpmyadmin?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/existing-crud-with-mysql-same-phpmyadmin/73391)

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**Author:** [@allacmc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/allacmc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2023 21:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/existing-crud-with-mysql-same-phpmyadmin/73391 "2023-01-09T21:08:21Z")

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Hello everybody. I am so enamored with the ease of building programs with NODE-RED that I wanted to ask: Is there any NODE that does the work of CRUD of a MySQL database? Fully automated? I would like something as si…

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## [Create web page dynamically, depending on clients HTTP request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-web-page-dynamically-depending-on-clients-http-request/73347)

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**Author:** [@koerri](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/koerri)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2023 21:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-web-page-dynamically-depending-on-clients-http-request/73347 "2023-01-09T21:01:29Z")

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Hi, total Node-RED newbie here. I've got a PIR sensor, which upon detecting motion is waking a ESP8266 from deep sleep. The ESP is connecting to Wifi, then sending an HTTP request to the (Node-RED) web server, then goin…

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