# Latest

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## [Switch from alexa-cakebaked to applestrudel - via console](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-from-alexa-cakebaked-to-applestrudel-via-console/70685)

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**Author:** [@Pinky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pinky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 07:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-from-alexa-cakebaked-to-applestrudel-via-console/70685 "2022-11-16T07:13:37Z")

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Good Morning everybody, as you may have noticed I was having alot of trouble updating my instance to the latest versions. With the help of you I managed to fix nearly every issue without doing a "from scratch" dance - s…

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## [export influxdb to excel](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/export-influxdb-to-excel/70623)

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**Author:** [@Hagory85](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hagory85)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 04:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/export-influxdb-to-excel/70623 "2022-11-16T04:52:06Z")

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tengo en node red la lectura de mi inversor solar, el cual guarda los datos en influxdb, me gustaría exportar cada cierto tiempo esa base de datos en un csv o Excel… me podrían ayudar por favor

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## [Scaling Question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scaling-question/70667)

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**Author:** [@aallen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aallen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 04:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scaling-question/70667 "2022-11-16T04:12:29Z")

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I am trying to use the "Range" node with the "Scale the message property action, how can I write a function that serves the exact same purpose, but with variable target range?

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## [Big Timer How can I check when it thinks sunset is?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/big-timer-how-can-i-check-when-it-thinks-sunset-is/70679)

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**Author:** [@Dreded](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dreded)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 02:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/big-timer-how-can-i-check-when-it-thinks-sunset-is/70679 "2022-11-16T02:59:41Z")

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Cannot figure out why BigTimer thinks sunset was at 2:30pm when it should be 4:30pm my Lat/Long is correct as well as my system time.

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## [Colour picker not controlling my RGBW strip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/colour-picker-not-controlling-my-rgbw-strip/70664)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 00:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/colour-picker-not-controlling-my-rgbw-strip/70664 "2022-11-16T00:10:06Z")

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I use the colour picker, it sends a hex code. In a function node, I convert that to a value. I believe that is what my RGBW strip requires (debug node 7). As I could not get the function node to send it as payload.value …

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## [Noble - bluetooth-hci-socket](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noble-bluetooth-hci-socket/70674)

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**Author:** [@habakuk25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/habakuk25)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 23:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noble-bluetooth-hci-socket/70674 "2022-11-15T23:19:10Z")

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Hello! I' am running: node 2.3.1 node.js 12.22.7 npm 8.19.3 on Ubuntu 18.04 with Kernel 5.16. As I am not happy with the node-red contrib-generic-ble (hangs and gives errors) I was trying to enter the "noble-world"…

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## [Node Red Dashboard Slow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-slow/70647)

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**Author:** [@dpatel2016](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dpatel2016)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-slow/70647 "2022-11-15T19:13:33Z")

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The dashboard is very slow when you press the toggle switch. It loads fine and changing tabs is fast but only slow when I press toggle switches. Also, the editor is slow when I inject. It takes a long time until it actua…

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## [Send Credentials in Webpage Call?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-credentials-in-webpage-call/70639)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-credentials-in-webpage-call/70639 "2022-11-15T18:23:22Z")

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Dear all, is it possible to hand over the credentials in the HTTP Request that opens the Node-Red Website ? Something like: http://user:password@noderedserver.at/ ? Because I am using 15 different docker container…

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## [Dashboard ui\_template not rendering when another browser is on the same tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-template-not-rendering-when-another-browser-is-on-the-same-tab/70662)

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**Author:** [@tree-frog](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tree-frog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 17:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-template-not-rendering-when-another-browser-is-on-the-same-tab/70662 "2022-11-15T17:44:46Z")

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My project has multiple tabs. The design is to manage at least 2 monitors that can share the main page. I have a "Alarms" screen that I am managing between the 2 browser instances fine. This is done by loading the sock…

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## [Dashboard chart background](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-background/70659)

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**Author:** [@luningA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luningA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-background/70659 "2022-11-15T16:43:14Z")

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I'm not really a fan of the default chart background but I'm not able to find a way to change/remove it. Didn't manage to find any ui\_control or css property to toggle it. Anybody with insight in this?

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## [How can I change the colour of the slider button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-colour-of-the-slider-button/70646)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 14:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-colour-of-the-slider-button/70646 "2022-11-15T14:19:57Z")

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Currently I am using this in my style template to change the colour of my slider buttons (and size) This works well but works on all slider buttons. Now I want to control my RGBW led strips. So I want a slider for red, …

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## [Performance profiling and observability](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/performance-profiling-and-observability/69796)

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**Author:** [@jackcarey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jackcarey)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 13:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/performance-profiling-and-observability/69796 "2022-11-15T13:42:21Z")

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Hello, I've been looking to measure the amount of memory, CPU cycles, and time used by a few different flows and nodes. I've taken a look at a number of posts on the forum, but have run into a few issues: Clinic.js doe…

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## [How to read/write in ODBC by using node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-write-in-odbc-by-using-node-red/70648)

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**Author:** [@haladriel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/haladriel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 13:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-write-in-odbc-by-using-node-red/70648 "2022-11-15T13:11:33Z")

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Hello everyone. I have an application where i need to log the data in MS Access and later from other table i need to read other data. I already created the ODBC source and can write/ read on it with MS Access. My Pr…

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## [How to use OPC UA Client =\> Register](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-opc-ua-client-register/70629)

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**Author:** [@shmiFesto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shmiFesto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 12:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-opc-ua-client-register/70629 "2022-11-15T12:26:06Z")

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Hi all, we are wondering how to use the action REGISTER in the OPC UA Client node: How is the syntax to register a NodeID (as payload or topic or how does it work)? An example would be highly appreciated …

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## [Nodered API authentication using keycloak auth](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-api-authentication-using-keycloak-auth/70616)

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**Author:** [@Chinmai](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chinmai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-api-authentication-using-keycloak-auth/70616 "2022-11-15T12:14:12Z")

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Hi, I am trying to achieve a GET operation on http://localhost/nodered/admin/flows and getting 401 error. Curl Command for GET /flows operation curl --request GET 'http://localhost/nodered/admin/flows' --header 'Autho…

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## [Serial Port Management Features?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-management-features/5587)

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**Author:** [@dano3829](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dano3829)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 12:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-management-features/5587 "2022-11-15T12:04:06Z")

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Just throwing a few ideas out there about Serial Ports. Do you think it will ever be possible to Open, Close, or Configure a Serial Port from inside a Running Flow? I am thinking I should be able to Modify that "Configu…

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## [After hours of google still cant create a CSV?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/after-hours-of-google-still-cant-create-a-csv/70626)

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**Author:** [@Duncan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Duncan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/after-hours-of-google-still-cant-create-a-csv/70626 "2022-11-15T11:33:55Z")

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I have looked at examples but cant seem te get this CSV node. Please help. test.json (6.9 KB) I hope I can post this correctly. Anyway, I have an object that looks like this: 15-11-2022 08:46:31node: 95a25ac4a18fb7…

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## [Function node not working after update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-not-working-after-update/70601)

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**Author:** [@Pinky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pinky)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 11:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-not-working-after-update/70601 "2022-11-15T11:22:35Z")

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Hello everybody, after I upgraded my instance I noticed that my function-nodes aren't working anymore. When I try to edit them I do not even see the function. Now they have several Tabs (setup, start, function, stop) b…

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## [Exporting nodes - extra stuff included and not wanted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exporting-nodes-extra-stuff-included-and-not-wanted/70632)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exporting-nodes-extra-stuff-included-and-not-wanted/70632 "2022-11-15T10:07:28Z")

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Recently I helped someone and wrote some code to do what they wanted. But when I exported the nodes I took a few configuration nodes as well. But there weren't any of them used in the code. It was simple nodes. I hop…

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## [Scheduling thermostats to turn on and off](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scheduling-thermostats-to-turn-on-and-off/70628)

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**Author:** [@housemateau](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/housemateau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 08:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scheduling-thermostats-to-turn-on-and-off/70628 "2022-11-15T08:27:42Z")

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hi, trying to create a 'winter mode' button that when ON runs the schedules attached turning thermostat on at desired time and off at desired time. the pi will boot each night so the button needs to retain its last k…

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## [Creating an override button to run a heating schedule](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-an-override-button-to-run-a-heating-schedule/70610)

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**Author:** [@gyoza27](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gyoza27)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 07:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-an-override-button-to-run-a-heating-schedule/70610 "2022-11-15T07:11:40Z")

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Using HomeKit integration I have successfully created a schedule that activates the thermostats at a certain time and then turns them off at a scheduled time. The issue? Wish to create a “Winter Mode” button that when a…

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## [Here's my IOT project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/heres-my-iot-project/69980)

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**Author:** [@maxuser74](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxuser74)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 05:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/heres-my-iot-project/69980 "2022-11-15T05:50:27Z")

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Hello guys, I'm happy to share with you my personal Node-Red project. It involves the use of a little bit personalized Dashboard (with some CSS play on borders, colors and background), weather tiles (two cities where i …

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## [Infrared heating and photovoltaic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/infrared-heating-and-photovoltaic/70529)

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**Author:** [@kamcio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kamcio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 02:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/infrared-heating-and-photovoltaic/70529 "2022-11-15T02:04:57Z")

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Good morning together, I have at home some infrared heatings. I use it only when I make electricity with my photovoltaic. To do it, I have two sockets. 1st socket is controlled with node-red (if the temperature is in r…

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## [Close only the doors which are open](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/close-only-the-doors-which-are-open/70501)

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**Author:** [@sevenmp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sevenmp)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 01:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/close-only-the-doors-which-are-open/70501 "2022-11-15T01:27:09Z")

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Hi all, I am pretty new to nodered or programming in general and need your help for a flow. I have an outside gate and a garage door which I have wired to shellies as such I can open or close them from home assistant. …

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## [Puzzling JSONATA problem in Change Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/puzzling-jsonata-problem-in-change-node/70606)

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**Author:** [@null](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/null)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 23:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/puzzling-jsonata-problem-in-change-node/70606 "2022-11-14T23:58:02Z")

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I am trying to change values in an array, inside a JSON-object acquired from an API. The JSON is formatted like so: { "records": \[ { "HourUTC": "2022-11-14T20:00:00", "SpotPriceDKK": 1039.25 }, …

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## [Return data from context.get](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/return-data-from-context-get/70544)

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**Author:** [@vrabi-cv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vrabi-cv)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 21:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/return-data-from-context-get/70544 "2022-11-14T21:10:29Z")

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Hello, I am newbie into the homeassistant as well as programming, but I have made some simple thing in my home automation and now I want to check if temperature sensor is not "Stucked" at same value. I try to use countin…

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## [Installation corruption](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-corruption/70542)

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**Author:** [@interscope101](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/interscope101)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 20:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-corruption/70542 "2022-11-14T20:37:29Z")

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Been using node-red for a year without issues. In the last week have had 2 incidents where the installation had become corrupted (seemingly after trying to run some new node configuration) - application and dashboard l…

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## [OPC UA ExtensionObject Simatic S7-1500](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-extensionobject-simatic-s7-1500/70375)

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**Author:** [@uwe81nt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uwe81nt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-extensionobject-simatic-s7-1500/70375 "2022-11-14T19:05:26Z")

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Hallo I have a problem and hope you can help me. I took the example of writing ExtensionObjects. After I deploy my flows I get following errors if I start the flow: Maybe someone can help to fix my problem. Please …

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## [Help with directory locations in templates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-directory-locations-in-templates/70528)

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**Author:** [@andro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 17:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-directory-locations-in-templates/70528 "2022-11-14T17:51:57Z")

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Complete newbie to uibuilder here. I've followed the user installation guildeines and first steps. All I get are blank pages, with errors showing in this case vue.js not found. Looking at the generated index.html created…

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## [Dynamically changing node color or label](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-changing-node-color-or-label/3669)

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**Author:** [@mountaindude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mountaindude)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-changing-node-color-or-label/3669 "2022-11-14T17:48:40Z")

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I would like to dynamically change either the label or background color of nodes in a flow, when certain MQTT messages arrive. I know, that's slightly unusual, but I have a pretty specific use case where this makes sense…

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