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## [Does Node-RED support Federated Logic when it comes to multiple deployed node-RED instances?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-node-red-support-federated-logic-when-it-comes-to-multiple-deployed-node-red-instances/68221)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 18:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-node-red-support-federated-logic-when-it-comes-to-multiple-deployed-node-red-instances/68221 "2022-09-26T18:56:58Z")

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Description If one has more than 2 instances of node-RED deployed on distinct hardware and has authentication setup up, is there a feature where the end-user can generate a single Bearer Token which can be used to deploy…

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## [UNIX Timestamp parsing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unix-timestamp-parsing/68224)

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**Author:** [@jakobgabriel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jakobgabriel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 18:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unix-timestamp-parsing/68224 "2022-09-26T18:42:45Z")

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Currently i have an issue by parsing a UNIX timestamp which has the following format and is from datatype string: "7147610980292335270" Example Message Payload: { "id":"e34ea3ef-3896-4aaa-85e9-83e5fcf6f5e0", "sy…

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## [Set login page with session and access control in uibuilder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-login-page-with-session-and-access-control-in-uibuilder/68232)

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**Author:** [@miladmrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/miladmrm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 18:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-login-page-with-session-and-access-control-in-uibuilder/68232 "2022-09-26T18:36:30Z")

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I have designed a dashboard using uibuilder. Now I want to expand this dashboard and define users with different access levels for it, as well as login page and session management. Given that I don't manage the back-end…

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## [Camera PTZ - Position / Preset](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/camera-ptz-position-preset/68249)

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**Author:** [@gregolin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregolin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 18:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/camera-ptz-position-preset/68249 "2022-09-26T18:11:14Z")

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Hi. I could send a command by node red in order to move my camera PTZ to another preset position, but I'd like to return the camera to the main position after some seconds. Considering the camera can be move by other w…

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## [Use cron-plus to get tomorrow's sunrise and sunset?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-cron-plus-to-get-tomorrows-sunrise-and-sunset/68248)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 17:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-cron-plus-to-get-tomorrows-sunrise-and-sunset/68248 "2022-09-26T17:29:54Z")

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I'm feeding cron-plus this: msg.payload = { "command": "describe", "expressionType": "solar", "location": "51.5100087,-2.5644624", "time": "2022-09-27 12:00", "solarType": "selected", "solarEvent…

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## [Omron fins read data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-read-data/68243)

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**Author:** [@matteovi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/matteovi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 17:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-read-data/68243 "2022-09-26T17:22:42Z")

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Hi, I Have a little question about omron fins. I can connect with the plc omron and I can read the values of the memory areas. But each area gives me a value which is 16bit converted to decimal. So, to read a datum that…

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## [Artless Gauge - Font Colour](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/artless-gauge-font-colour/67795)

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**Author:** [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/artless-gauge-font-colour/67795 "2022-09-26T16:40:47Z")

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Hi All, I have a need to set the font colour on "Artless Gauge" .... Both the Label and the primary/secondary fields... Individually if possible, but as a whole would also be ok... Is this possible? TIA Ed

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## [Node-red-contrib-opcua : dynamic setting of "Value" property of OpcUa-Item node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-opcua-dynamic-setting-of-value-property-of-opcua-item-node/68244)

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**Author:** [@mohan.b02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mohan.b02)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-opcua-dynamic-setting-of-value-property-of-opcua-item-node/68244 "2022-09-26T15:54:30Z")

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Dear Team, For the use case I am trying to implement, I need to set the "Value" property of OpcUa-Item node dynamically using the msg object attribute, which gets the event from external system like Kafka broker. Can yo…

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## [Zwave.js set value on thermostat](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-js-set-value-on-thermostat/68037)

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**Author:** [@magicman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/magicman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 15:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-js-set-value-on-thermostat/68037 "2022-09-26T15:00:15Z")

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hi , I am trying to set a setpoint value on a secure thermostat { "valueId": { "commandClassName": "Thermostat Setpoint", "commandClass": 67, "endpoint": 0, "property": "setpoint", "propertyKey": 1, "propertyNam…

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## [Using other widgets on contrib-mdashboard (Contrib-ui-svg)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-other-widgets-on-contrib-mdashboard-contrib-ui-svg/67743)

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**Author:** [@Sets](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sets)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 14:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-other-widgets-on-contrib-mdashboard-contrib-ui-svg/67743 "2022-09-26T14:54:53Z")

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I would like to use Contrib-ui-svg on a contrib-mdashboard but i dont know how to set it. I chang on node red settings.js default -ui to -mui but it not chang anything in Contrib-ui-svg node (still can only choose -ui d…

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## [TCP relay card controlled by two sources, how to keep in sync?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-relay-card-controlled-by-two-sources-how-to-keep-in-sync/68223)

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**Author:** [@Abon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Abon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 14:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-relay-card-controlled-by-two-sources-how-to-keep-in-sync/68223 "2022-09-26T14:24:47Z")

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I have a TCP relay board which is controlled by a function. I want to be able to control each relay from two sources, namely a dashboard switch and also a Google Home (Nora) switch. What is the best way to ensure the d…

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## [Problem in packaging the subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-in-packaging-the-subflow/68211)

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**Author:** [@Sztt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sztt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 14:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-in-packaging-the-subflow/68211 "2022-09-26T14:09:21Z")

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When I packaged the subflow, I followed the tutorial on the website(https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/subflow-modules) and nothing seemed to change. The result is that my package.json file didn't seem to work. "n…

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## [Manage the data from openweathermap](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/manage-the-data-from-openweathermap/68094)

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**Author:** [@john8andersson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/john8andersson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/manage-the-data-from-openweathermap/68094 "2022-09-26T12:17:26Z")

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Hi! I was wondering if someone could help me manage the msg.payload data from the 5 day forecast node openweathermap. What I would like to get out is the average temperature for the next 12 hours. Cheers!

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## [Error Installing Node-red Modbus snap V3.0.2 on Ubuntu core 16](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-installing-node-red-modbus-snap-v3-0-2-on-ubuntu-core-16/68016)

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**Author:** [@Kaij3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kaij3)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-installing-node-red-modbus-snap-v3-0-2-on-ubuntu-core-16/68016 "2022-09-26T10:15:48Z")

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Hello all :wave:, I am currently using Node red snap, V3.0.2(Node-Red Snap) and i'm trying to install node-red-contrib-modbus palette , Modbus Palette but however I can't install it and these are some of the errors i fa…

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## [Passing Variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-variables/68220)

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**Author:** [@dennyhle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dennyhle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 09:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-variables/68220 "2022-09-26T09:16:40Z")

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Sorry for very basic question. I have a function node that generates a list of media\_players that audio should be played on. I want to pass that variable onto the "group\_members" attribute in the media\_player service. I…

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## [Helpful tip when remote controlling SAMSUNG TV and FOXTEL (payTV) STB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/helpful-tip-when-remote-controlling-samsung-tv-and-foxtel-paytv-stb/68225)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 09:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/helpful-tip-when-remote-controlling-samsung-tv-and-foxtel-paytv-stb/68225 "2022-09-26T09:11:28Z")

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I have only in the last couple of years got an HDMI TV and was introduced to the world of HDMI. I have this set of nodes: node-red-contrib-samsung-tv-control My Problem was that I would send channel changes but the ST…

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## [Function里面，怎么把中文转换成 gb2312编码](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-gb2312/68227)

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**Author:** [@weng3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/weng3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 09:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-gb2312/68227 "2022-09-26T09:17:55Z")

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中文编码，gb2312，在function里面，怎么把中文转换成 gb2312编码

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## [\[SOLVED\] Multiple inputs to one msg function (noob)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-multiple-inputs-to-one-msg-function-noob/12228)

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**Author:** [@Stroked\_Papy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stroked_Papy)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 07:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-multiple-inputs-to-one-msg-function-noob/12228 "2022-09-26T07:39:44Z")

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Hello I have 4 sting and you will want to make a message to make a Command (sox -t mp3 SomeSong.mp3 -t wav -r 22050 -c 1 - | sudo ./pifm - 102.3) I tried the function but it does not work var newMsg = { toutp: msg.pa…

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## [Pass value of variable in cron-plus node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-value-of-variable-in-cron-plus-node/68215)

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**Author:** [@MiliH](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MiliH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2022 06:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-value-of-variable-in-cron-plus-node/68215 "2022-09-26T06:25:41Z")

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Hello, I am using cron-plus node for scheduling workflow but I want to pass value of variable that is returned by function to cron-plus node and then pass value further to HTTP request node. Please find workflow below …

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## [Values from array to curl post](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/values-from-array-to-curl-post/68077)

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**Author:** [@smitterer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smitterer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 17:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/values-from-array-to-curl-post/68077 "2022-09-25T17:29:33Z")

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Hi, I need to take values from a json and put them into a post request similar to this: curl -i -H "Content-Type: application/json" -X POST -d '{"pv\_power\_forecast":\[0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 70, …

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## [Will Mosquito work in the production environment?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/will-mosquito-work-in-the-production-environment/67284)

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**Author:** [@miladmrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/miladmrm)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 17:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/will-mosquito-work-in-the-production-environment/67284 "2022-09-25T17:26:32Z")

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I'm implementing a project with Node-Red where I want to track and control several drones with a dashboard I designed using uibuilder. I want to use mqtt protocol to communicate between drones and NR. The question that …

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## [Http request to mqtt doesn't pass the content? manually injecton works!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-to-mqtt-doesnt-pass-the-content-manually-injecton-works/68197)

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**Author:** [@themed00](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/themed00)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-to-mqtt-doesnt-pass-the-content-manually-injecton-works/68197 "2022-09-25T16:39:46Z")

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Hey node-red´ers A esp32 with an OLED sends every 10 sec to a MQTT Topic a message. Than my website generates data and makes a JSON. This json should send to MQTT OUT . The part at the bottom works. So my ESP are g…

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## [Creating a node from a subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-a-node-from-a-subflow/68195)

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**Author:** [@carflomi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/carflomi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-a-node-from-a-subflow/68195 "2022-09-25T15:13:17Z")

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Hello. I would like to create a node from a subflow. I have seen that there are manual instructions to do this ( https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/subflow-modules), but honestly I don't do things right. I have a…

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## [Fronius - Reading MODBUS using Float](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fronius-reading-modbus-using-float/67260)

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**Author:** [@mgfeal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mgfeal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fronius-reading-modbus-using-float/67260 "2022-09-25T13:28:00Z")

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Until today i was reading my Fronius using MODBUS with "int + SF" configuration. But I installed today a new charger for my electric car, that connects directly to the Fronius and it needs to configure Fronius with Floa…

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## [Bug Setting Dashboard Switch On / Off Payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-setting-dashboard-switch-on-off-payload/68026)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 09:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-setting-dashboard-switch-on-off-payload/68026 "2022-09-25T09:29:24Z")

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Drag a new Dashboard Switch into the editor and set On Payload numeric 1, Off Payload numeric 0. Click Done. The node shows an error. Go back into the config, the values have reverted to true/false. If you set …

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## [Dashboard not responsive](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-responsive/68079)

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**Author:** [@Marchal-web](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marchal-web)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 08:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-not-responsive/68079 "2022-09-25T08:20:17Z")

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Hello all, I would like to display responsive numbers on a dashboard. Nodered receive mqtt & zmq streams at 5Hz. I have created a dashboard with 20 text nodes. 4 clients open this dashboard and look at the numbers. If …

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## [Node-red dashboard ui in using visual studio exe](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-ui-in-using-visual-studio-exe/68164)

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**Author:** [@dhruvtrivedi900](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhruvtrivedi900)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2022 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-ui-in-using-visual-studio-exe/68164 "2022-09-25T07:14:54Z")

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I want to create .exe file using visual studio, in which can open node-red dashboard ui. Can any one help?

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## [Date string within longer text string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-string-within-longer-text-string/68185)

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**Author:** [@stain3565](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stain3565)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2022 23:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-string-within-longer-text-string/68185 "2022-09-24T23:29:50Z")

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Node Red novice I have a string in a msg.topic with a date and time within it. An example is below: Motion Detected from GardenEnd at 2022/9/24 17:43:05 This could also start with "Person Detected...." instead of "Mot…

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## [Problem hue dimmer switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-hue-dimmer-switch/68174)

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**Author:** [@kroonp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kroonp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2022 22:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-hue-dimmer-switch/68174 "2022-09-24T22:17:25Z")

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I have installed hue magic in home assistant . When I use the node (hue-buttons) and I press the upper button from my hue switch gives in the debug node: object reachable: true connectionStatus: "connected" button: 1 …

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## [Split Array and Objects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-array-and-objects/68173)

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**Author:** [@MrThiemann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MrThiemann)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2022 20:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-array-and-objects/68173 "2022-09-24T20:35:53Z")

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Hy, i have a HTTP request that gives me several arrays with objects. payload.List.Item\[0\], payload.List.Item\[1\], payload.List.Item\[2\]..... How to split those objects from all arrays into single requests? I need from …

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